Millions face new lockdown rules prohibiting separate households from meeting each other at their homes.

Newcastle United fans say they are "confused and heartbroken" following the collapse of the Saudi Arabian-backed takeover.

Raul Jimenez on his way to Manchester United, Gareth Bale staying at Real Madrid, Chelsea move for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, plus more.

Michael Flynn was the highest ranking official brought down by the 2016 Russian meddling probe.

The former US president was delivering the eulogy at civil rights leader John Lewis's funeral.

Basketball is perhaps the sport best placed to challenge racial inequality. Is the NBA doing it right?

To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege.

Broadcasting on services like Twitch is becoming increasingly popular - and more professional.

Shahdad Mumtaz died for his beliefs. Could a missing student also end up waging war on the Pakistani state?

Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong?

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

South African sculptor Pitika Ntuli on what we should do with reminders of colonial and racist history.

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why.

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan plays Shakuntala Devi who dazzled the world with her skill with numbers.

Barack Obama eulogises late congressman John Lewis, with a few jabs at his White House successor.

At least 60,000 people are believed to have turned out ahead of a presidential election on 9 August.

The explosion came on the eve of a ceasefire declared by the Taliban during the festival of Eid.

Lee successfully pushed for more democracy, but took a controversially hard line against China.

The killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson triggered protests across the US in 2014.

The luxury British retailer and China's tech giant have joined forces amid growing national tensions.