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BBC News Who are the rebels seizing control of Syria's second city?

The Islamist militant group HTS has a long and involved history in the Syrian conflict.

BBC News More Russian strikes as Syria rebels move south

Areas south of Aleppo recently seized by rebels were targeted early on Sunday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported.

BBC News More Russian strikes as Syria rebels move south

Areas south of Aleppo recently seized by rebels were targeted early on Sunday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported.

BBC News Irish political parties plot path to government

After securing re-election, Irish party leaders face the challenge of trying to form the next government.

BBC News Georgia's pro-EU president vows to stay 'until someone is legitimately elected'

Georgia's pro-EU president vows to stay 'until someone is legitimately elected'

BBC News Syrian troops withdraw from Aleppo as rebels advance

More than 300 people have been killed since rebels launched an offensive against the government this week.

BBC News Venomous snake slithers up driver's leg on Australia motorway

Police say the woman was "rattled" and "in a state of shock" when she looked down to find the deadly snake by her feet.

BBC News Syrian troops withdraw from Aleppo as rebels advance

Over 300 people have been killed since rebels launched an offensive against the government this week.

BBC News Malaysia and Thailand flooding kills at least 12

There are worries in Malaysia and neighbouring Thailand that disastrous flooding could get worse as more rain comes.

BBC News Trump picks loyalist ex-aide as FBI director

The president-elect also chooses a Florida sheriff to lead drug enforcement, and gives Ivanka's father-in-law a role.

BBC News Trump picks Ivanka's father-in-law for ambassador to France

The president-elect had pardoned Charles Kushner of federal charges during his first term.

BBC News In pictures: Ritual that turns humans into gods in India

Theyyam is an ancient folk ritual combining theatre, mime, and worship, predating Hinduism.

BBC News 'They threw her body into the ocean' - woman dies on boat headed for French island

Woman's body thrown overboard after boat abandoned by people smugglers in the Indian Ocean.

BBC News Georgia president calls for new elections as protests erupt again

Thousands are protesting in Tbilisi for a third night after the government put EU accession talks on hold.

BBC News Belgium's sex workers get maternity leave and pensions under world-first law

They will be entitled to official employment contracts, health insurance and sick days.

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