US election 2016: Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina to launch presidential bid
Fiorina will launch her campaign for the 2016 US Republican presidential nomination on 4 May.
London Marathon: Paula Radcliffe almost missed finale after 'I tweaked my Achilles'
Radcliffe has described how close she got to missing her final marathon in London.
Isis desert killings: Memorial held in Ethiopia for 30 Christians executed in Libya
Crowds gathered in Meakle Square in Addis Ababa to honour the Ethiopians killed on the shores of Libya
Chile: Calbuco Volcano erupts belching ash and smoke into the sky
Volcano Calbuco in Chile erupts for the first time since 1970s – sending smoke several kms into the sky.
Election 2015: Political pig racing could predict the outcome
Pennywell Farm has come up with novel way of predicting the result of the general election – political pig racing.
Ethiopia: Police fire tear gas on protesters after Isis beheadings in Libya
Clashes broke out at government-organised demonstration against slaughter of 30 Ethiopians by IS militants.
Royal baby name: Alexandra and James – marketers pick best baby names for monarchy brand
Marketing professionals select best names for new baby to continue successful promotion of royal brand.
IAAF president Lamine Diack dismisses Russia athletics ban as a joke
Lamine Diack says 'what was exaggerated was ridiculous'.
Grant Shapps: Politicians react to Wikipedia editing claims
David Cameron has come to the defence of Grant Shapps, accused of anonymously editing his own entry on Wikipedia.
Wladimir Klitschko promises an entertaining fight against Bryant Jennings
Wladimir Klitschko will match legendary champion Joe Louis in boxing's record books with his 27th heavyweight title fight.
Emma Watson and Samantha Power among honourees at TIME 100 gala
Some of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people hit the red carpet for its annual gala at the Time Warner Center in New York on 21 April.
US: William Shatner proposes pipeline to solve California drought
William Shatner in full Captain Kirk mode is looking to marshal a crew for a project with an astronomical budget to deal with California's drought problems.
Japan: Radioactive drone lands on roof of Prime Minister Shinzō Abe's office
Drone lands on the roof of Japanese PM's office tests positive for small amounts of radiation.
Mohammed Morsi verdict: Muslim Brotherhood figure Amr Darrag warns of harsher sentences
Sentencing of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi is 'meant to test world reactions'.
Brazil: As Petrobras scandal spreads economic toll mounts
Tens of thousands of Brazilian workers suffer due to multibillion dollar Petrobras corruption scandal.
Texas: Video shows police rescue man trapped in burning vehicle
Hector Valles was unconscious in burning car after it hit a guard rail.
Japan: 'Brotherly love' saves tiger cub in hot water
Tiger cubs rush to the rescue after brother falls into pool at Japanese zoo.
Germany wins inaugural UK Segway Polo Championships
At a college in the town of Rugby, a polo match is played using Segways.
Gulf of Mexico explorers' encounter with whale becomes a 1.5million-views YouTube hit
Exploration vessel crew has an unexpected encounter with an 11m sperm whale on a routine trip.
US: Tulsa sheriff apologises to Eric Harris' family over accidental shooting
Tulsa County Sheriff Stanley Glanz apologised on 20 April to the family of Eric Harris after fatal shooting.
Mediterranean migrants: EU agrees 10-point plan to tackle crisis
Measures included doubling the size and funding of Triton.
Rocky Horror sequel gets staged for the first time in London
More than 30 years later, Rocky Horror sequel Shock Treatment is being staged as a play for the very first time at the King's Head Theatre in London.
Yemen: See the devastating aftermath Saudi air strike in Sana'a
The Sana'a neighbourhood was hit by Saudi air strikes on 20 April.
Mediterranean migrants: April 2015 worst month for loss of life says UN
EU foreign ministers met to discuss how to tackle crisis of refugees drowning in Mediterranean.
China: Bamboo bicycle workshop puts new spin on Beijing's traditional cycling culture
Bamboo Bicycles Beijing offers people the chance to build their own bike in around two days.
Prince Harry flies a Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter in Australia
Prince Harry spent the first couple of weeks of his month long secondment with the Australian Defence Force at the 1st Brigade in the Northern Territory.
US: High-heeled drag stars compete at Key West Drag Race
Stilettos, wigs and a sense of humour were needed for the high heels race on 18 April.
Isis shoots and beheads 30 people in Libya [Video]
Islamic State (Isis) released a video on 19 April purporting to show its militants shooting and beheading what appeared to be about 30 Ethiopian Christians in Libya.
Tim Sherwood praises supporters after Aston Villa beat Liverpool to reach FA Cup final
Sherwood said fans helped Liverpool get back in the game after going behind.
Neurosurgeon Sergio Canavero insists 'time is now' for frontier-breaking head transplant
Canavero says he is getting ready to carry out the first ever human head transplant.
