Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara confounds critics by announcing he will step down.

As his momentum grows, the former US vice-president appeals directly to Sanders supporters.

The BBC’s Laura Foster explains how to recognise the symptoms of coronavirus - and what you should do.

Older people who may not already have video-calling devices are being told to avoid leaving home.

The Pentagon pledges to make available masks and respirators, as New York City considers a lockdown.

We fact-check claims about ibuprofen that have circulated across social media.

The 28-year-old, who cannot be named, was jailed for at least 17 years last month for her murder.

The streets of America's largest city, New York, are empty as business grinds to a halt.

New CBeebies series JoJo & Gran Gran is based on the characters from Laura Henry's books inspired by her grandmother.

A group of protesters are angry about the use of facial recognition cameras by police in London.

How the launch of the Hubble telescope wasn't all plain sailing.

Thousands of Bengali Italians came to the UK hoping for a better future. But which country do they call home?

The World Health Organisation's advice is difficult to follow in some developing countries.

PM Scott Morrison announces sweeping new measures, but stops short of declaring a full lockdown.

The pound falls to its lowest level against the dollar since 1985, trading at $1.15.

The rankings of the most expensive cities to live in could see a big shift after coronavirus impact.

Social media users had complained that articles from prominent news outlets had been flagged as spam.

The World Health Organization said some needed to "act now" with "aggressive measures".

The violinists say their widely shared performance is about coping and having a laugh in tough times.

There have been some iconic Premier League captains - but who did BBC Sport readers consider the greatest?

The United States Tennis Association says it has not ruled out switching the US Open to a later date, after the French Open was moved.