The people can't go to the animals, but some companies are finding ways to bring them into homes.

As the rest of the world reels from the pandemic, China is pushing ahead with the pursuit of its national interest.

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

Kenya faces a race against time to tackle the swarms as the end of the insects' breeding season clashes with harvests.

Iran is accused of blocking inspections of two suspect sites and exceeding the enriched uranium limit.

As widespread protests sweep the country, people describe what they hope will make them more significant.

The National Football League previously banned its players from dropping to one knee before games.

The second in line to the throne has been secretly answering text messages from people needing help.

India passes Italy in confirmed cases, with hospitals struggling to cope with the rising infections.

Joe Biden passes the 1,991 delegate threshold and will take on Donald Trump for the presidency.

The US president reportedly wants to reduce the number by 9,500, or more than a quarter.

One of England's brightest talents in the 1980s and '90s, Paul Gascoigne is widely recognised as the most naturally talented English footballer of his generation.

Protesters march in support of George Floyd and indigenous Australians despite coronavirus warnings.

Rank our 10 choices for Paul Gascoigne's most iconic moment for club and country - as part of BBC Sport's Gazza Day.

After Chelsea were crowned WSL champions on Friday, BBC Sport looks at some of the key questions around women's football's conclusion.

Ironical rice dad? Name every F1 polesitter from 2000-2019 from a list of tricky anagrams.

He is one of the most famous players ever to pull on an England shirt, but how well do you know Paul Gascoigne?

The death of George Floyd in America has touched many people, including snooker player Hammad Miah, who was subjected to racism while growing up.

Scientists are gathering data on how new diseases emerge in the hope of identifying future pandemics.

Pandemic hunting scientists warn of a 'perfect storm' for new diseases to emerge from wildlife.

The Vatican's £160m ($200m) purchase of a London apartment block is under investigation.