Two genetic studies shed light on the epic journeys that led to the settlement of the vast Pacific region by humans.

The famous preacher's funeral was attended by more than 2,000 people, including President Trump.

British snowboarder Cassie Cava says she is "devastated" after the offer of a Winter Paralympic place is withdrawn.

Four-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is knocked out of the Welsh Open with a 5-1 defeat by John Higgins.

Patrick Bamford scores a hat-trick as Middlesbrough beat Leeds United to move up to sixth in the Championship table.

Two Burundi officials have been imprisoned after the African country's president was "roughed up" in a football match they organised.

Thousands of flights were cancelled as coastal communities braced for more flooding.

Immigration and high youth unemployment have dominated an angry and divisive campaign.

Venezuela used to be the richest country in South America. But now the economy has collapsed.

Households pay 451 francs ($480; £348) a year but a referendum could end that, writes Imogen Foulkes.

Forty years on from the beating of gay activists, the 2018 march will carry special resonance.

The Second Amendment set the direction on gun rights, but what other events brought us here now?

A year embedded with the people fighting the Islamic State group

Five times the speed of sound from Beijing to New York in a few hours - but is it a likely scenario?

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

Others could follow Washington's example and hit the US with tough trade restrictions, it says.

Happy deers, a toe-curling Fresh Prince interpretation and more things to cheer you up from this week.

Fresh elections could be held if Social Democrats vote against a new alliance with Angela Merkel's conservatives.

Female writers and directors are suddenly in hot demand in Hollywood. But will the change last?

The false claims, misinformation and altered images attempting to influence Italy's election.

We take a look at red carpet styles from 2008, 1998 and 1988.