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Buddhist monk arrested in suspected $3m embezzlement scandal
Thai police also arrested a suspected female accomplice with whom the monk, who had taken a vow of celibacy, was filmed having sex.
Polanski selected as Green Party candidate for Starmer's former seat
The Green Party leader said the party is the "underdog" in Holborn and St Pancras but "can win".
Hull City footballer in crash near training ground
Premier League winger Sorba Thomas's Land Rover overturns on Millhouse Woods Lane in Cottingham.
Hull's Thomas unhurt after car crash
Premier League winger Sorba Thomas's Land Rover overturns on Millhouse Woods Lane in Cottingham.
AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July
The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth.
Girls given legal right to wear trousers in schools in Northern Ireland
Guidelines stipulate that school uniform policies for the 2027/28 school year onwards must include the option for girls to wear trousers.
'My experience of tragedy on 9/11 gave me a second family'
Louise Rayner is still friends with the wife and children of Bob Lawrence, who died in South Tower.
Bed at 6:45am - US Open semi-finalists fight effects of late-night finishes
New York is known as the city that never sleeps. But that comes at a price for US Open stars - including men's semi-finalists Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev.
Five dead and dozens injured in coach crash in Swiss Alps
The tourist coach was carrying dozens of Dutch passengers when it overturned in the south-eastern Swiss Alps.
Son charged with murdering parents in own home
Yasin Leli, 46, is charged with two counts of murder after his parents, 80 and 78, were found stabbed.
Hall signs new contract with Newcastle until 2031
Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall signs a new contract with the club that runs until 2031.
Man loses case to claw back $369,000 he spent on lavish gifts for ex-girlfriend
Singapore's High Court rules in the woman's favour, with the judge saying the man "willingly" showered her with gifts, even before they got together.
Henry Zeffman: How Burnham got ready to govern with four key moments mapped out
As the prime minister looks ahead to autumn, Labour figures are asking whether his government represents continuity or change.
Why Nigel Benn can't walk away from Conor
Nigel Benn vowed to leave son Conor to plough his own path after he beat Chris Eubank Jr, but the retired world champion is back by his side this week as he prepares to face WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia.
$10m on line at inaugural Ultimate Championship
The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship begins on Friday. From the global stars competing to how it all works - here is everything you need to know.
Philippine rescuers board ferry 40 hours after blaze began
Thick, toxic fumes and extreme temperatures pose a challenge to rescuers who have boarded the ship.
El Niño likely to cause wetter and warmer-than-normal autumn
A warmer and wetter-than-normal autumn is in store for the UK, according to the latest Met Office forecasts.
UK economy grew faster than expected in July
The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas economists had predicted no growth.
More than 100,000 watch 49ers shock Rams in Melbourne
San Francisco 49ers record dominant 27-7 victory over Super Bowl favourites Los Angeles Rams in front of a crowd of more than 100,000 at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Has Trump won over voters with his midterm convention?
The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith breaks down the main takeaways from the first-ever Republican convention held in the middle of a US presidential term.