Former intelligence chief Mustafa al-Kadhimi has been sworn in as the new prime minister.

Police are encouraging the public to know their rights if they’re stopped on the road after two authentic police badges were stolen from a home in Waterloo Region earlier this week.

Guelph Police are warning the public about a high-risk offender who has been released from custody.

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will not be performing their flyover of Waterloo Region and other southern Ontario communities on Saturday due to snowy weather.

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

Italy win the World Cup on penalties against 10-man France - who had Zinedine Zidane sent off for a headbutt in extra-time.

The pandemic has added to financial challenges facing the taxi-hailing app firm.

The RAC motoring group says the number of vehicles on the road is up 11% since the lockdown began.

When Li Wenliang warned about a Sars-like virus at his hospital in Wuhan, authorities tried to silence him.

Hong Kong has seen 57 new infections over the past two weeks, 50 of which were imported.

The three affected newspapers deplored what they said was an unprecedented attack on press freedom.

West Ham United sign Manchester United's Ravel Morrison for an undisclosed fee.

How many F1 drivers do you think you can name from just three clues? Take the BBC Sport quiz to find out.

Dani Bereznay, one of the fastest esports Formula 1 drivers in the world, talks about taking on real-life F1 drivers.

We all have a favourite F1 car livery - but can you name the team and the year of these classic colour schemes?

In 1961, F1 driver Sir Stirling Moss won the hearts of the nation to be crowned Sportsview Personality winner.

F1 driver Lando Norris calls McLaren fan Captain Tom Moore after the 99-year-old raised more than £27m for the NHS by completing 100 laps of his garden.

Formula E's new esports competition will be streamed live across BBC platforms.

McLaren say Ferrari are "living in denial" over their opposition to plans to lower Formula 1's budget cap.

Formula 1 boss Chase Carey says he plans to start the season in Austria in July, after France became the latest country to call off its race.

Formula 1 almost doubles the shutdown period for teams as the coronavirus crisis continues to play havoc with the 2020 championship.

Almost everyone is aware of the tragic way Ayrton Senna's life ended, but Roland Ratzenberger's charm and determination also endures.

Hungarian Grand Prix organisers announce the race be held without spectators this year as a result of the coronavirus crisis.

As F1 waits for the 2020 season to begin, drivers have been keeping themselves busy in lockdown with banana costumes, mummy planks and singing dogs.

Renault's Daniel Ricciardo expects the first race of the season to be chaotic after the long break enforced by the coronavirus crisis.

Flt Lt Terry Clark, who was a radar operator during WW2, died on the eve of the VE Day anniversary.

Pavinya Nithiyakumar, aged 19 months, and Nigish Nithiyakumar, three, were found with stab wounds.

The 37-year-old victim was followed and attacked in Canning Town, east London, on 17 April.

The man sustained life-changing injuries when officers fired at him as he was jumping over a wall.

A chronology of key events

An overview of Xinjiang, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

A profile of the three-island territory in the South Pacific

An overview of Tibet, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

A profile of the US commonwealth territory in the north-west Pacific

A profile of the South Pacific island - the world's smallest self-governing territory

An overview of the Pacific territory, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

An overview of Macau, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Key facts, figures and dates

An overview of Hong Kong, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

An overview of Guam, including key facts, political leaders and the media

An overview of French Polynesia, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Key facts, political leaders and notes on the media.

British Crime Survey reveals the chances of being a victim of crime are lowest for 20 years.

Erica Ogwumike has been drafted into the WNBA - but is also a medical student in the US. She talks about combining the two - and why she would like to represent Nigeria.