Heavy rains cause rivers to overflow in Kerala, washing away homes and trapping people under debris.

The armed gang, called 400 Mawozo, is holding 17 women, men and children from the US and Canada.

The UN estimates Spain's sex industry has become worth €3.7 billion since decriminalisation in 1995.

France, among other countries, does not recognise the president's claim to a sixth term.

The Fespaco festival draws film fans from across the world to Burkina Faso.

The Russian film crew return after an ISS shoot that had its own moments of drama.

Local conservative mayor Peter Marki-Zay is chosen to lead the opposition in next year's election.

Ambassador Andrei Kelin says the BBC reporter can return if Russian journalists gets UK visas.

The 75-year-old had been receiving treatment for a blood infection in California.

A team of 20 at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is part of a range of measures being used to reduce bird-strikes.