Brazilian environmental activist Chico Mendes was shot dead by cattle farmers angered by his efforts to save the rainforest.

Photographer Corinne Rozotte's pictures showing the increasing popularity of winter sports in China.

After nearly a decade's research, a hydrofoil water bike has gone into mass production.

Around 310,000 cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo since early 2019.

There was huge interest in the virtual avatars created by Samsung-backed start-up Neon.

There were many Iranian and Canadian citizens on board the Ukraine International Airlines' Boeing 737.

Mr Ghosn is set to speak to media on Wednesday in Lebanon after his surprise escape from Japan ahead of his trial.

A wide range of futuristic vehicles, including flying machines, has parked up at the CES tech show.

Iran fired rockets at two US bases - including one that used to resemble a "US suburban town".

Rafael Nadal comes back twice from a break down against Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka to put Spain into the ATP Cup quarter-finals in Australia.

Iran said the attacks were in retaliation for the death of the country's top commander Qasem Soleimani.

Dominic Raab urges Iran not to repeat "reckless and dangerous" attacks after missiles hit air bases.

Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal will take part in an exhibition match to raise money for a bushfire relief fund in Australia.

Star actress America Ferrera leads the tributes saying she is "stunned and heartbroken".

The 2016 knife attack stunned a country where violent crime is extremely rare.

England director of men's cricket Ashley Giles says five-day Tests are "precious" to him and the players.

A body was discovered after an Air France flight had arrived in Paris from Ivory Coast.

Police are investigating after a performer was left in a life-threatening condition following a fall during rehearsals for the Winter Youth Olympic Games opening ceremony in Switzerland.

Maria Sharapova says the women's Brisbane International feels like a "second-hand" event because the men's ATP Cup has taken over centre court.

Officials say there were more than 170 people on board the Ukrainian Boeing-737 and that none survived.

The PM condemns Iranian missile strikes on air bases in Iraq following the US killing of the general.