A war of words intensifies after the Saudi crown prince compares Iran's supreme leader to Hitler.

Dog walker Annette Poitras was rescued this week after falling during a hike in the BC wilderness.

Michael Langridge proposes to girlfriend Tori Roebuck in the pitch-side pool at the first Test between Australia and England at the Gabba.

Hafiz Saeed, accused over the 2008 Mumbai attacks in India, has been released by a Pakistani court.

Manchester United captain Michael Carrick reveals he has not played since September due to an irregular heart rhythm.

England captain Steph Houghton scores twice as her side continue their unbeaten World Cup qualifying campaign with victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Leo Varadkar says he does not want an election but will continue to back his under pressure deputy PM.

Hayley Ladd's late free-kick gives Wales victory against Kazakhstan in their 2019 Women's World Cup qualifier.

Mark O'Hara's brace lifts Dundee off the bottom of the Premiership and condemns Rangers to a second straight defeat.

Thousands of people rally across Poland over proposed bills that they say threaten the rule of law.

It broke out at a 22-storey hotel and casino in the Black Sea city of Batumi.

Wales aim for first win over New Zealand for 64 years in Gatland v Hansen IV, while England, Scotland and Ireland are all in action too.

West Ham earn their first point under new manager David Moyes as they come from behind to draw with Leicester City at London Stadium.

Demonstrations were held across the country as a lack of rainfall threatens its agriculture.

The US confirms making "adjustments" to support for Syrian groups, but does not name the YPG militia.

A devastating gun and bomb attack on a mosque in the Sinai peninsula killed 300 people.

Alexander Litvinenko died in a London hospital after he was poisoned with Polonium 210.

China's biggest social media company is developing new apps which use artificial intelligence.

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

In the aftermath of the bomb attack on a Sinai mosque, fake photos have been shared on social media.

As Zimbabweans usher in a new era, author Petina Gappah considers the long shadow ex-president Robert Mugabe has cast over her life.