The number of executions is rising globally, but many countries have banned capital punishment.
A breakdown of where the government's money comes from and where it goes.
Nominations for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero award are now open.
Universal credit is a single benefit payment for working-age people.
Liz Truss has confirmed she will reverse the ban on hydraulic fracturing or fracking in the UK.
As the UK's highest ever temperature is recorded at Heathrow airport, why does it get so hot?
Conservative MPs have voted on whether they want prime minister Boris Johnson to remain leader.
Cases of monkeypox are being investigated in several countries, including the UK.
As Angela Merkel steps down as German chancellor, we take a look back at the photos documenting her career.
How much more will Britons have to pay to use their mobiles in Europe, now the UK has left the EU?
Once a national treasure, the comedian was jailed for sexual assault but that conviction has now been overturned.
Ever-hopeful England fans have been screaming that "football's coming home" for 25 years.
Watch the best moments from the Dallas Cowboys' defensive masterclass as they end the New Orleans Saints' 10-game winning streak.
The PM dismisses all other models for future relations with the EU as she prepares to meet G20 leaders.
The Argentina summit comes amid tension with Russia over Ukraine and a US trade row with China.
The measure is part of martial law imposed in 10 regions, amid fears of a Russian land invasion.
Thousands skip school to urge action on climate change, despite criticism from PM Scott Morrison.
The actress Noma Dumezweni, who plays Hermione Granger, says women need to embrace their emotions.
Anna Thornton is said to be in a "stable but serious condition" in hospital in the US.
Susan and James Kenneavy's car was spotted on Drummore beach after a night of heavy rain and flooding.
Meet British figure skaters Lewis Gibson and Lilah Fear, who talk about Dancing on Ice inspiration, standing ovations and Olympic dreams.
Former South Africa international Naka Drotske is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot during a robbery in Pretoria.
Founder of UK software giant is charged with fraud seven years after the firm's sale to Hewlett-Packard.
Rail passengers will have to pay an average of 3.1% more for train tickets in 2019.
Your morning briefing for 30 November 2018.
The mass stranding on Chatham Island means more than 200 whales have died off NZ in the past week.
Tim Flowers was a Premier League winner, Britain's most expensive keeper and an England international - but can he lead Solihull Moors to FA Cup glory?
Terrence Higgins's partner Dr Rupert Whitaker speaks to Witness about the man whose death was the first confirmed case of Aids in the UK
The trial opens of Alex Fields Jr, who drove a car into a crowd in Virginia in 2017, killing a woman.
Why Ralph Breaks The Internet is the Disney sequel that is not afraid of poking fun at a Disney stereotype.