A new batch of these ostentatiously coloured and popular arachnids is described in Australia.

A judge rejects three appeals, saying the law “remains important in reflecting public sentiment”.

Scientists have taken a step forward in their ability to decode what a person is saying just by looking at their brainwaves when they speak.

A new social media challenge sees sports stars post no context football pictures.

England Test captain Joe Root says watching the documentary series about Australia has helped motivate him for next winter's Ashes.

BBC Sport profiles Borussia Dortmund's Norwegian striking sensation Erling Haaland.

Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish says he is "deeply embarrassed" after being pictured at the scene of a car accident on Sunday.

Scrutiny falls on the Republican intelligence committee chair for selling shares before a market crash.

Taiwan is effectively locked out of the World Health Organization - and tensions are rising.

Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko takes part in an ice hockey match, despite the global Covid-19 pandemic, insisting "there are no viruses here."

The government says nine other people tested positive, but medics suspect there are many more cases.

Harry Kane would be "stupid" not to leave Tottenham if Liverpool or Manchester City came in for the England striker, says Chris Sutton.

The US president says he believes hospitals will have ventilators to cope amid governors' complaints.

Some US workers at Amazon and Instacart claim they are not receiving adequate protection.

People are heeding the advice to stay home to keep pressure off the NHS - and it's working, says adviser.

The number of new daily coronavirus infections is 1,648, down from 3,815 on Sunday.

The often unsanitary conditions in refugee and migrant camps, like this one on Lesbos, pose a challenge for residents trying to avoid coronavirus.

The US has seen its virus cases spike dramatically and these graphs show what could be in store.

The BBC’s Gavin Lee took a road trip in Europe's Schengen area to see how free movement has changed.

There are reasons to believe the world may emerge from this upheaval enhanced, writes Matthew Syed.

The BBC has spoken to two women who are currently under lockdown with men who have abused them.