The French leader tries to improve links with Africa but his undiplomatic language may get in the way.

New documentary Ahead of the Curve charts the success of the best-selling lesbian magazine.

A photo of an orangutan reflected in water has won the Nature TTL Photographer of the Year competition.

Why do billions of cicadas emerge from below ground every 17 years? And why are they so loud?

In an exclusive interview, artist Bridget Riley discusses her career, inspiration and mistakes.

Carmen Ortiz is running for a second term, even though 12 of her staff have been murdered or are missing.

The two missions will examine the planet's atmosphere and geological features.

It first appeared on the weekend and has since expanded to a width of around 80m.

The editor and owner of a newspaper in Uganda have been summoned after reporting on police killings.

The White House says President Biden will bring up cyber-attacks when he meets Russia's President Putin.

A crane operator from Florida admits obstructing an official proceeding of Congress.

A warning notice on the country's customs administration website included Nike, H&M and Zara.

The creatures are set to start their journey to the International Space Station on Thursday.

Rebel Tory MPs believe they have enough support to bring spending back to 0.7% of national income.

The Tokyo 2020 president is "100%" certain the Olympics will go ahead, but warns they could be held without fans if there is a coronavirus outbreak.

The Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks will meet in the Eastern Conference semi-finals after both wrap up emphatic first-round series victories.

England will assess the injury to Trent Alexander-Arnold in the next 24 to 48 hours, says boss Gareth Southgate.

Gareth Southgate says "some people aren't understanding the message" after fans jeer when players took a knee before England's win over Austria.

Prosecutors say Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murder, should get a 30-year prison term.

Manchester City's Oleksandr Zinchenko will captain Ukraine at Euro 2020 this summer - BBC Sport looks back on his unconventional journey to the top.