US shutdown: Trump angered by Democrats' rejection of 'compromise'The president says they dismissed his plan to end a government shutdown before he even presented it.
Remainers trying to steal Brexit - ministerBut Labour says the PM must rule out "no deal" and change her "red lines" if progress is to be made.
Macedonia and Greece: Clashes in Athens over neighbour's name changeTens of thousands rally in Athens to oppose ratification of a deal on the Macedonia name issue.
Holocaust victims buried after remains given to museumThe remains of six unknown Auschwitz victims have been laid to rest more than 20 years after they were anonymously donated.
Zimbabwe protests: Crackdown is just a 'taste of things to come'At least 12 people reportedly died in protests sparked by a sharp rise in fuel prices.
Tony Mendez, the real CIA spy behind Argo, dies aged 78Tony Mendez is best known for the daring rescue mission which inspired the Ben Affleck film.
Sudan president defiant as deadly protests continueSecurity forces fire tear gas at demonstrators calling for President Omar al-Bashir to resign.
Courchevel: Two killed in fire at French ski resortA large fire broke out in a building housing seasonal workers in a popular French Alpine resort.
Colombia protest: Thousands march for peace after cadet killingsPresident Iván Duque joins the protests, called after a car bomb attack killed 20 police cadets.
Mali: Ten UN peacekeepers killed in 'jihadist' attackThe gunmen, said to be from an al-Qaeda-linked group, tried to storm a UN camp in the north.
Prince drives without seatbelt after crashThe Duke of Edinburgh was seen driving at Sandringham, two days after a crash that injured two women.
Roger Federer beaten by Stefanos Tsitsipas in Australian Open fourth roundDefending champion Roger Federer is out of the Australian Open after Stefanos Tsitsipas earns the biggest win of his career.
Two arrested over Northern Ireland bombHundreds of people were being moved from the area when the explosion happened.
Baby ray grown in sandwich bag at Aberdeenshire aquariumThe young thornback ray was expected to die after its egg case failed to open naturally.
In pictures: Ethiopians celebrate the festival of TimketEthiopian Orthodox Christians celebrate Timket, or Epiphany, marking the baptism of Jesus.
'I wear a mask to prevent cold allergy reaction'Max Fisher, 23, gets red, itchy welts and swelling when in contact with anything cold.
Would you share make-up with a stranger?In China, people can scan a code to enter a room full of make-up and pricey skin creams.
How do you transport a rhino from Germany to the UK?Follow Najuma the black rhino as she is transported from Germany to a new home in Yorkshire.
An alpaca walks into a French optician's...The animal spent half an hour in the shop in the French town of Hennebont before its owner arrived.
When America agreed on a border barrierThe battle over the border fence has shut down the government - so how did we get here?
Boo the Pomeranian dog dies 'from a broken heart'Boo the Pomeranian showed signs of heart problems after his doggy "best friend" died, his owners say.
ICYMI: Jellyfish invasion and a cheeky canineA look at some of the stories you may have missed this week.
Meet the Avenue Q puppet coach Nigel PlaskittAvenue Q puppet coach Nigel Plaskitt passes on his puppeteering skills to young actors.
Rise in nude photos sent to phones on public transportBBC Minute's Ione Wells investigates the rising trend of 'cyber-flashing' where naked photos are being sent by strangers to people's phones.
Why are there fuel shortages in Mexico?After a deadly pipeline blast, a new policy designed to crack down on fuel theft is drawing scrutiny.
Can anyone 'own' the Moon?Companies and countries are looking at mining the surface of the Moon for precious materials.
Is this the least romantic weekend ever?Justin Rowlatt's wife suggested a cheeky New Year break. "Surprise me," she said. He did.
Could Kenya have prevented the hotel siege?Tuesday's attack in Kenya raises questions about whether lessons have been learned from past incidents.
US shutdown: 'It's scary, I don't know how long we'll last'As America's longest government shutdown continues, federal workers look to online donors to survive.
Men's Fashion Week: Jeenu Mahadevan calls out colourismJeenu Mahadevan is a rising star in fashion but says other Asians have criticised his dark skin
#10YearChallenge; Turkey puts spotlight on the headscarfTurkish women who took off their headscarves go social on their decisions under the #10YearChallenge.
'Why I wanted a tattoo on my mastectomy scar'Kris Hallenga was diagnosed with terminal cancer, but beat the odds. Her scar is part of her body art.
Tough times for Amsterdam sex businessThe Dutch worry that part of central Amsterdam is now just a sleazy tourist trap.
Trump thrashes O'Sullivan to win Masters - highlights & reportJudd Trump wins his first Masters title as a rapid start paves the way for a 10-4 victory over seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Fulham 'alive and will keep fighting' says Ranieri after late loss to SpursFulham manager Claudio Ranieri says his side are "alive and will continue to fight" despite losing to Tottenham through Harry Winks' injury-time header at Craven Cottage.
Man City score their 100th goal of season to beat managerless HuddersfieldManchester City ease past managerless Huddersfield to move back to within four points of Premier League leaders Liverpool.
England beat Australia but lose Quad Series - video & reportEngland beat Australia 52-49 but fall just short of the winning margin needed to take the Quad Series title in London.
Federer to play clay-court season after shock Australian Open exitRoger Federer says he plans to play the clay-court season after skipping it for two successive years.
Garth Crooks' team of the week: Schar, Koscielny, Neves, Rashford, SalahWho had Garth Crooks jumping out of his chair? Who is breaking his heart? Find out in his latest team of the week.
Marie Kondo - does tidiness really equal a clean mind?Marie Kondo has turned de-cluttering into an art form - but does it really work?
Dating apps: What are they doing to our mental health?Will's a serial swiper, Alvin's 'addicted' and Meggy's giving up. Do we know how dating apps affect us?
The former homeless man bringing web access to the BronxPeople without internet access have fewer life chances than those that do. How can we close the gap?
The horsemen making a living on Lagos beach NigeriaThe young people who make a living from taking people for horse rides on Nigeria's beaches.
The North Korean women who had to escape twiceTrafficked into the sex industry after defecting from North Korea, two young women spent years in captivity.
How will history judge President Trump?Two years into a history-defying presidency, the BBC's Nick Bryant assesses how Donald Trump may be remembered.
'I want to stand up for every woman experiencing abuse'Model Judith Heard hopes her story of sexual abuse will prompt other women to tell their stories - and to support one another.
Kevin Mallory: The churchgoing patriot who spied for ChinaHe appeared to lead a typical suburban life - but he was secretly involved in international espionage.
African migration 'a trickle' thanks to trafficking ban across the SaharaDespite a clampdown on migration through the desert many are still prepared to make the deadly journey.
