Key dates, big events and how to watch – here is our guide to the 2016 competition
The talent contest needs a good season after a ratings slump in recent years.
Lochte joins Tiger Woods, Maria Sharapova and Lance Armstrong in the list of athletes dropped by sponsors.
Stepanova fled Russia after blowing the whistle on mass doping by the nation's athletes. Then she was hacked.
Bus strikes are planned for Friday 26 and Monday 29 August 2016.
Around 13 million drivers will take to Britain's roads over the three-day weekend.
Latest release from Huawei's 'brave' brand packs solid specs and stunning glass design at a mid-range price.
Hundreds have been killed after two large earthquakes struck Italy and Myanmar on the same day.
Be aware of tides and currents, supervise children and don't swim alone – here is how to swim safely.
There are options if you don't get what you expected.
Italy is one of the most seismically active countries in Europe - and has a long history of earthquakes.
Biffy Clyro, Foals and Red Hot Chili Peppers headline the weekend – be sure to add your wellies to that line-up.
Tim Berners-Lee, a British scientist working at CERN, granted public access to the web on 23 August 1991.
From Notting Hill Carnival to Leeds and Reading Festivals, here is what's on in Britain this coming weekend.
Hands-on with Behemoths, horses and more at Gamescom 2016.
Carnival is the biggest street festival in Europe, with two million visitors attending every year.
Claims industry watchdog is obsolete are 'wide of mark' but body needs better funding, says Ron Gould.
Five proposals at the Olympic Games have sparked debate over the phenomenon of the public proposal.
From story-telling festivals to goat's milk ice cream, this is a beautiful landscape that cannot be rushed through.
200 youths attacked Chinese contract workers, accusing them of denying local workers job opportunities.
The crisis in Syria is escalating - here are the charities working to help the situation.
Nasira Lopez set up a school for refugee children in Istanbul, Turkey, to save them from illegal child labour.
Bornean orangutan population has fallen by more than 50% over the past 60 years.
A step-by-step guide to using the UCAS Adjustment service if your A-Level grades surpass expectations.
The 24-hour London Underground service will begin on Friday 19 August.
Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky and Laura Trott have faced gendered double-standards at Rio.
Deals from Carphone Warehouse, EE, O2, Three and Vodafone for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.
Confused by Intel's 'merged reality' spiel? Here's a brief explanation of what the technology is.
Task force will monitor offences including jumping queues, homosexuality and disrespect for elders.
R3 said its ethos is about industry-wide collaboration and partnering with complementary technology providers.