The Canadian pop star says it's been a "rough" few years but vows to return "better than ever".

Pressure is growing on countries that don't base their definition of rape on a lack of consent.

How the world views President Donald Trump - explained in five charts.

Kenya's El-Molo people say there are not enough new young speakers learning from their elders.

Women fed up with being forced to cover up their breasts are challenging American laws about nudity.

As part of a new BBC blog series, Chelsea Thomas shares what she spent her money on this week.

As the US prepares to open a consulate in Greenland, there are concerns over American influence.

Would controlled burning have stopped the Australian bushfires?

Jerry has completed five half marathons. But at one point she "couldn't see a way out" of depression.

Kenyan driver Raymond Juma says his passengers "are like my brothers and sisters".

Women and men can ward off cancer, heart problems and diabetes, a US study finds.

A judge in Brazil orders Netflix to remove a film where Jesus brings home a presumed boyfriend.

Victoria again declares a state of disaster as a massive fire zone is threatened by volatile weather.

The US has a "right to self-defence", the UK foreign secretary says after meeting his US counterpart.

The BBC's Ros Atkins explains why the arson claims around Australia's fires are inaccurate.

A vigil is held for Iran plane crash victims in Toronto, where many of them were travelling to.

Buckingham Palace was "blindsided" by Prince Harry and Meghan's statement they were stepping back from their roles.

A South Korean start-up has created a gadget designed to stop well-worn trainers smelling bad.

Quibi also announced its pricing and a star-studded line-up at the CES tech expo.

The move comes as social media firms come under pressure to tackle harassment on their sites.

After five years in development, the makers of a circular phone say it is nearly ready for launch.