A retired New York fashion executive with a "zest" for life dies in a rare shark attack near Portland.

Blondie and Lorde are among artists who want politicians to get permission before using their songs.

Niagara Falls boat tours highlight pandemic safety measure differences in the US and Canada.

The drill includes fire so heavy the US military temporarily puts two regional bases on alert.

The researcher tells BBC Trump's claims about the drug's effectiveness are not backed by science.

The BBC spoke to three students about the uncertainty of schools reopening in the age of Covid-19.

Prince William speaks to That Peter Crouch Podcast about his experience of lockdown, importance of football... and karaoke.

US President Donald Trump questions why he's not as popular as his coronavirus task force experts.

John and Mary Boxer died within 16 days of each other, weeks before their 60th wedding anniversary.

Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam says a major outbreak may lead to the "collapse" of the city's hospitals.

The bosses of Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon are set to be grilled by Congress.

An audacious mission to bring rock samples from Mars back to Earth is about to begin - find out more with our illustrated guide

Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge.

Only a small number of Muslims living in Saudi Arabia are able to make the Hajj this year.

The BBC spoke to three people from cultures that have a long history of gender fluidity.

Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering.

Why cities in the US and Canada are eyeing removing police from front-line mental-health response.

Hundreds of international students are unable afford fees, food or rent as funds dry up due to virus.

Ecuador is on alert due to the appearance of a fleet of fishing vessels off the Galapagos Islands.

The test could spot the disease at the earliest stage before symptoms appear, studies suggest.

Sammy Awami writes that his relatives are divided over the Tanzanian leader's policy on Covid-19.