US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure.

The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.

West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.

Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.

Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.

The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.

Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.

The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.

It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

Families grieved on Monday as they remembered the three people killed in a shooting at a food festival.

Japan is reeling from a major earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.

Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.

Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns.

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.

The man accused of killing four students in Idaho is taking back his plea, which was made to avoid the death penalty.

Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns.

Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.

Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.

Three fires in the Madrid region have caused particular concern, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.

Families grieved on Monday as they remembered the three people killed in a shooting at a food festival.

The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.

Some reports say there was an explosion at the Aeon Mall in Kumamoto, following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake.

Ukraine's leader is hoping to firm up US commitments to bolstering Kyiv's anti-ballistic missile defences, as Russia has escalated deadly attacks.

The quake struck Kumamoto prefecture in the south-west and briefly triggered a tsunami alert.

As Japan increasingly relies on foreign workers, it is also grappling with how to integrate new cultures and religions.

The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.

The pop star is suing to discover the identity of hackers who obtained unreleased photos and songs.

Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.

Just 21 Madeiran land snails were found clinging to a rock on Portugal's Bugio Island, say conservationists.

The meeting comes amid signs of friction between the two leaders and decreasing public support for Israel in the US.

The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.

The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.

The pop star is suing to discover the identity of hackers who obtained unreleased photos and songs.

Wu was detained for hours at London's Heathrow Airport last week and refused entry, he told the BBC.

The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address.

Storms and flooding incidents over the last few months have seen fake videos inundating social media.

Tour de France fans were spoilt for choice in Paris when it came to drinking in the drama of cycling's greatest race.

The body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found last September inside the trunk of a Tesla registered to singer D4vd.

Republican Senator Lindsay Graham's funeral is bringing the two world leaders to town, where they'll separately visit the White House to discuss their region's wars.

Orla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and infiltrating the police.

The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.

Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered".

The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.

As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.