The number of executions is rising globally, but many countries have banned capital punishment.
How much pollution comes from farm fires, factories and other sources in the Indian capital?
As Angela Merkel steps down as German chancellor, we take a look back at the photos documenting her career.
President Biden is meeting Nato leaders to reaffirm the US commitment to the alliance.
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.
Campaigners say that about 85% of French parents still resort to corporal punishment.
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.
The mass stranding on Chatham Island means more than 200 whales have died off NZ in the past week.
A group of experts will travel around North Korea working out how to update its ageing train network.
The Buenos Aires summit brings together the heads of the 20 most industrialised nations.
The trial opens of Alex Fields Jr, who drove a car into a crowd in Virginia in 2017, killing a woman.
A Honduran court finds seven men guilty of killing renowned environmental campaigner Berta Cáceres.
Why Ralph Breaks The Internet is the Disney sequel that is not afraid of poking fun at a Disney stereotype.
The G20 summit of the world's most powerful leaders begins in Buenos Aires on Friday.
Watch behind the scenes as a vinyl record is processed from start to finish.
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
Misimi Isimi is an 11-year-old environmentalist on a mission to clean up Lagos.
President Trump's threats of more tariffs against China dampen hopes of a breakthrough over trade at a meeting with Xi Jinping.
Alet-les-Bains has benefited from a British influx and many there fear the aftermath of Brexit.
Rehana Fathima made an unsuccessful attempt last month to enter one of Hinduism's holiest temples.
Michael Cohen is a liar and a "weak person", according to the president. Anthony Zurcher analyses his response.
The German chancellor will miss the start of the G20 in Argentina after her flight had to turn back.
The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content.
Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year.
The BBC's Vineet Khare visited the controversial Carmichael project by Indian energy giant Adani.
A Georgia woman was charged with meth trafficking due to a faulty police drug test, says a lawsuit.
Senate administrator Benoît Quennedey is suspected of "supplying information to a foreign power".
Southwest Airlines has offered its "sincere apology" after staff mocked five-year-old Abcde Redford.