Daniel Lewis Lee: US executes first federal prisoner in 17 years

Triple murderer Daniel Lewis Lee is executed following a US Supreme Court ruling.

Iran executes man convicted of selling missile information to CIA

The ex-defence ministry employee was accused of selling information about Iran's missile programme.

Jenny Hocking: The Australian historian who took on the Palace and won

Australia's PM was sacked in 1975 under a murky legal decision which has only now been fully revealed.

US Navy ship fire still burning

At least 11 sailors needed medical treatment following the fire on the vessel, moored at San Diego Naval Base.

Coronavirus: How to talk about conspiracy theories

Conspiracy theories have thrived during the pandemic - what's the right way to talk to someone who believes them?

Coronavirus: California reimposes sweeping restrictions amid virus spike

The governor has rolled back reopening plans across the state as virus cases soar.

South China Sea dispute: China's pursuit of resources 'unlawful', says US

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says China is treating the disputed waters as its "maritime empire".

The woman leading the first Arab interplanetary mission

The UAE's Hope probe will study the planet's weather and climate, in order to learn about its past.

Tea, drugs and war: Hong Kong's British history explained

How the British obsession with tea in the 1800s started the unique story of Hong Kong.

Coronavirus: Why attitudes to masks have changed around the world

Boris Johnson and Donald Trump both publicly wore face masks for the first time. Why now?