Nourah al-Qahtani: Saudi woman jailed for 45 years for social media posts

Nourah al-Qahtani was convicted of "violating public order using social media", activists say.

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Wesley Fofana: Chelsea sign 21-year-old French defender from Leicester City

Chelsea sign 21-year-old French defender Wesley Fofana from Leicester on a seven-year deal.

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Everton: Anthony Gordon transfer deadline has passed, says Frank Lampard

Everton boss Frank Lampard says the deadline for which he would consider selling winger Anthony Gordon had now passed.

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US Open: Emma Raducanu targets clean slate after New York exit

British teenager Emma Raducanu says she is looking forward to starting with a "clean slate" after an early end to her US Open title defence.

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England v South Africa: Hosts name unchanged squad for deciding Test at The Oval

England name an unchanged 14-man squad for the third and deciding Test against South Africa at The Oval next month.

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Ukraine grain deal: Where are the ships going?

More than 50 ships have braved the risks to take food from Ukraine to destinations around the world.

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Ukraine war in maps: Tracking the Russian invasion after six months

Ukrainian forces are trying to push back Russian troops in the south.

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Where are hosepipe bans in place and how can I save water?

Hosepipe bans are in place across much of England and parts of Wales.

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Serena Williams: Will the US Open really be the end for the American great?

Serena Williams admits she has been "pretty vague" about her retirement plans, fuelling doubt about whether this year's US Open will be her final tournament.

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Major clear-up under way in Edinburgh after bin strike

The walkout in the capital ended at 04:59 as rubbish continues to pile up in other council areas.

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Ferrari doubt Formula 1's ability to effectively enforce the sport's budget cap

Ferrari question the ability of Formula 1's governing body to police the sport's budget cap effectively.

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Roger Bolton: Radio 4 Feedback presenter 'would have liked to continue'

Roger Bolton told listeners the BBC "decided it was time for me to stand down" from Feedback.

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Garth Crooks' Team of the Week: Van Dijk, Fernandes, Odegaard, Sterling, Haaland

Who got his team out of jail? Who is running things for a title contender? Find out in Garth Crooks' latest Team of the Week.

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Kenyan cyclist Kangangi dies in crash during US race

Kenyan cyclist Suleiman Kangagi dies following a high-speed crash in a race in the United States on Saturday.

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Two Air France pilots suspended after cockpit fistfight

The cabin crew intervened after hearing noise from the cockpit as two pilots started fighting.

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Talks continue in bid to end bin strikes

Unions want a "flat cash pay offer" where everybody would receive the same amount of money.

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Noida towers demolition: The moment Supertech skyscrapers imploded

The blast, which took months of careful planning, lasted just about 12 seconds.

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Kayaker Nick Ray: I'll paddle off to sea and not come back for a year

Kayaker and mental health advocate Nick Ray is heading on a year-long journey into the wilderness.

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Belfast: The hidden castles under the city's shops

The remains of three castles dating from the 13th Century could lie beneath the city, archaeologists say.

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England v South Africa: Maturing England produce their best performance of summer

England have pulled off some stunning victories this summer, but the mauling of South Africa was their best so far, says chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt.

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Southampton 0-1 Man Utd: Bruno Fernandes scores only goal at St Mary's to end dismal away run

Manchester United end a dismal sequence of seven straight Premier League away defeats as they secure a narrow win at Southampton.

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EuroPride 2022: Serbia will not host event, says president

President Alexandar Vucic cancels the parade - but organisers insist they will go ahead.

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Public health warning as bin strikes continue

Talks to end the strike affecting two thirds of Scotland's councils are yet to reach an agreement.

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England v South Africa: James Anderson 'absolutely flattens' Dean Elgar's off-stump for wicket

England's James Anderson sends Dean Elgar's off-stump spiralling through the air as he bowls the South African captain out for 11 runs early on the third day of the second Test at Old Trafford.

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Hong Kong's Peak Tram reopens after 14 months

The service is welcoming back passengers even as tight coronavirus restrictions remain in place.

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Scar House Reservoir: Sunken medieval village reappears

The settlement in North Yorkshire features on 16th Century maps and was home to 1,250 people.

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Panto: The industrial estate hiding the secrets of a British tradition

The BBC's Simon Spark has been finding out where all those winter panto props spend the summer.

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Keanu Reeves visits Northamptonshire pub for meal and meeting

The pub manager says The Matrix star is "a lovely, down to earth guy".

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Liverpool shooting: Murder arrest over Olivia Pratt-Korbel's death

Police investigating the death of Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool arrest a man in an armed raid.

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Australia drug bust: Largest-ever crystal meth haul found in marble

The "staggering" amount of drugs was hidden in marble and imported from the Middle East, police say.

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Martin Lewis 'begging, praying' for more energy bills help

Consumer expert Lewis says a lack of government support is causing a "mental health catastrophe".

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Big Brother: Channel 4 boss says reality show's revival is 'depressing'

There's "a microwave moment of TV of shows being reheated", Channel Four's programming head believes.

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Missing wallaby Winnie found after great escape in County Tyrone

A search for the missing marsupial was launched after she escaped on Sunday near Omagh.

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Four takeaways from this year's GCSE results

Just like A-level students, these pupils experienced months of disruption during formative years.

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Cambridgeshire man, 92, passes GCSE maths exam with top mark

Dave Skipper is believed to be the oldest person in the UK to sit a GCSE exam.

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Canterbury bison environment near Blean could be expanded

Rangers say the bison, introduced in July, are already restoring the woods to their ancient state.

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WATCH: 92-year-old reveals maths GCSE result on air

Derek Skipper, 92, joined teenagers across the country in taking a maths GCSE exam this year.

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AI rapper FN Meka dropped by Capitol over racial stereotyping

Capitol Music Group faced a backlash for signing the artificial intelligence musician.

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Facebook feeds flooded with celebrity spam

Thousands of users reported issues on Wednesday as a glitch hit the social media site's homepage.

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The pre-loved baby boxes being sent to Ukraine’s front line

The Scot Baby Box Appeal has been collecting aid for Ukrainians since the Russian invasion began.

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'I haven't looked back since my first ballet class'

An 11-year-old boy describes his excitement at being picked for a prestigious dance school.

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Elton John gives diners preview of Britney Spears' first music since 2016

Sir Elton John asks a French restaurant DJ to play his Britney Spears duet and streams the reactions.

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Ben & Jerry's fails to stop sales in Israeli settlements

A US judge denies a request to block a deal by Unilever that will allow such sales to continue.

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Alfredo Morelos: Rangers striker left in Scotland for PSV tie because of fitness and attitude

Alfredo Morelos is omitted from Rangers' squad for the crucial Champions League play-off second leg against PSV Eindhoven.

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Dogs can cry when owners come home, study suggests

Ecstatic canines can well up when they are reunited with their human companions, a study suggests.

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Fetty Wap: Rapper faces jail time after admitting drugs charge

The Trap Queen rapper admits to being part of a US-based ring that trafficked drugs between states.

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What to do with clothes you no longer wear

New services offer convenient tailoring and repurposing of clothes in a bid to make them last longer.

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Inside the secret world of trading nudes

Women face blackmail after their details and intimate photos are shared online. The BBC unmasks a man behind one of the groups - thanks to a cigarette lighter.

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India farmer moves two-storey home - an inch at a time

Sukhwinder Singh is moving his house 152.4m (500 ft) away because it's in the way of an expressway.

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Sanna Marin: Dancing women show support for Finland's PM

Women have uploaded videos of themselves dancing after party videos of Sanna Marin were leaked.

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