The defendants had been charged with attempting the overthrow the government during the 2013 unrest.

The ravenous pests have devoured crops and pasture threatening a food crisis in East Africa.

The chief negotiator says the UK's "particular proximity" to the bloc rules out a similar agreement.

It was one of several monuments in Plymouth that was vandalised on Monday morning.

Before Tyson Fury's rematch with Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas on Saturday, BBC Sport explores why the two heavyweights are the ultimate boxing showmen.

BBC Sport assesses what steps are being taken to guard against coronavirus affecting the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

The row over a Newsweek opinion piece comes as jurors hold a first day of deliberations in the trial.

Football experts from around Europe give the continental view on the first set of Champions League last-16 ties, including Atletico Madrid v Liverpool, and Tottenham v Leipzig.

An emotional Reinier Jesus says he is fulfilling "a childhood dream" as he is unveiled as a Real Madrid player.

Four-time Olympic champion Laura Kenny chooses not to have surgery on a broken shoulder so she can ride at the Track World Championships next week.

The move freezes any US-held assets of Rosneft Trading SA, accused of supporting Venezuela's leader.

Russian President Vladimir Putin dismisses one of his closest advisers, Vladislav Surkov.

The former One Direction singer is said to have been threatened by a thief with a knife.

The men may face a jail sentence or fines of up to $40,000 under the country's strict laws.

Undercover filming showed the Ghanaian academics breaching university policies on sexual harassment.

The world's ninth richest man is vying to be America's next Democratic president.

Find out who you thought starred in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie between Atletico Madrid and Liverpool.

Even the president's fellow Republicans disavowed his move to show mercy to the infamous ex-governor.

The best of Britain's musical talent and some top international stars are out to impress.

Erling Braut Haaland continues his remarkable form with two more goals to give Borussia Dortmund the advantage over PSG in the Champions League last 16.

Liverpool's Champions League defence hangs in the balance as Saul Niguez gives Atletico Madrid a slender lead after the first leg of their last-16 tie.