India's two team and four individual gold medals are hailed as the beginning of its reign as the 'best chess nation'.

Lebanese Health Ministry says children, women and medics among victims of intensified Israeli air attacks.

A school scheme to educate poor children and clean up pollution in Lagos brought hope. Now its future is at risk.

Leaders arrested following police chief's warning of tough measures to block protest.

Israeli warnings and bombardment of Lebanon raise fears of regional escalation into full-scale war.

Israel’s military has carried out a new wave of air attacks in southern Lebanon.

Video shows the moment Sri Lanka’s new president, Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake, was sworn in.

Sri Lanka wrapped up New Zealand's innings within four overs on the last day of the Test match at Galle.

Teams are searching for missing people after rains pounded the Noto region, triggering landslides and floods.

Severe damp and crumbling brickwork are just some of the issues faced by a school in Magherafelt.

A probe panel's report has lifted the veil on widespread sex abuse in the industry, with more allegations emerging too.

Marxist-leaning politician says he understands the complex challenges facing Sri Lanka and aims to meet people's hopes.

Parents of dyslexic children say there aren't the places or support at state schools.

Record rain inundated the area, which was still rebuilding following January's 7.5 magnitude quake.

Polls suggest Trump and rival Kamala Harris are neck and neck in the key swing states where elections are often decided.

Ukrainian president begins high-stakes trip with visit to weapons factory in Pennsylvania.

Amer Ghalib, who leads city in battleground state of Michigan, says Republican is 'right choice' despite disagreements.

As the war enters its 941st day, these are the main developments.

Ex-Transport Minister S Iswaran is accused of accepting gifts including F1 tickets and a Brompton bike from two tycoons.

Japanese leader's 'new capitalism' produced some positive results but economy still faces major obstacles, analysts say.