A friend of the New York Republican said September's accident left him paralysed from the chest down.

He is on course to become the battleground state's first Latino US senator, according to a CBS News.

Trump could name Rubio as his secretary of state and Noem as his homeland security secretary, US media say.

A Virginia-based defence contractor is found liable for the abuse of three former prisoners.

The law requires public schools to display a poster of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

Teixeira leaked highly classified Pentagon documents to an online platform popular with gamers.

DR Congo-born Dikembe Mutombo has been hailed for his humanitarian work across Africa following his death aged 58 from brain cancer.

The BBC’s Mohanad Hashim, in Sudan for the first time since the war began, sees what has happened to his childhood neighbourhood.

Climate change is wreaking havoc on farmers in Nigeria.

How much do we really understand about the virus formerly known as monkeypox?

The Prince of Wales is on a trip in South Africa promoting his Earthshot environmental prize.

Financial limitations mean there are no immediate plans to change the format of the eight-team Women's Champions League in Africa.

Sanju Samson blasts a 47-ball century as India clinch an emphatic win over South Africa in the first T20 international in Durban.

Arm wrestling is trying to shed its reputation as a bar sport. Could its inclusion at the African Games could help it enter the mainstream?

Lizelle Lee sets a new record for the highest individual score in the Women's Big Bash League with 150 not out for Hobart Hurricanes.

World champions South Africa are aiming to have "the two best teams in the world", according to centre Andre Esterhuizen.

Kenya's status as a sanctuary for refugees is questioned after the deportation of four Turkish nationals.

During his first stint critics accused him of dismissing Africa, so what will happen under Trump 2.0?

The new president tells the BBC thousands of illegal Zimbabweans should be given temporary permits.

India has built a 3km-long runway on Agalega and no-one has fully explained why, angering residents.

Known as Buz Stop Boys, the group's leader says they want "a cleaner, healthier, and prouder Ghana".

With swathes of South Sudan submerged, a whistleblower warns water sources are being polluted by oil.

Nations across the continent are eager to promote themselves as destinations for the curious visitor.

They are accused of hate speech as rights groups say the law is being used to restrict freedoms.

Navin Ramgoolam, 77, is appointed prime minister and begins his third stint in the job.

Analyst Alex de Waal looks at how the US president-elect could deal with conflicts on the continent.

Those who died in two world wars and other conflicts are remembered on Armistice Day across the UK and internationally.

How to say the Welsh names for the mountain formerly known as Snowdon - and the park where it sits.

Blind comedian Chris McCausland and his dance partner performed part of the routine with the lights off.

Watch: First time Gary Lineker presented Match of the Day

Riley, who has cancer, is surprised after an online appeal to meet the Marvel star.

When it comes to heating your home or enjoying a cozy evening by the fireplace, the type of firewood you choose can make a significant difference in both the efficiency and quality of your fire. One critical distinction in the world of firewood is whether it is hardwood or softwood. While the terms “hardwood” and […]

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Gun barrels are made of metal, and like any other metal object, they just love to get rusty. After you use the gun for a while, they start acting like a toddler who needs nonstop attention. If you leave them unattended for a while, you’ll come back to see that the shiny barrel is cluttered […]

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The basement is a good place to store large gun safes if you don’t want them to be seen easily. Since your basement is inside your house and you can better monitor it, it also provides greater security than your garage. There are many similarities between basement gun safes and garage gun safes. It will […]

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Although most states do not require you to securely store your firearms in any particular manner or device, you might want to consider doing so. There are several good reasons to keep any firearms that are not under your direct control locked up securely. It is important to note that some states and cities have […]

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John Hayward's pictures feature in a new version of A Shropshire Lad by A. E. Housman.

More than 1,000 images of the national park are being made available for use free of charge.

Andy Bailey has been photographing bins in his Cheshire town, giving them a rating out of 25.

A selection of photographs sent in by our readers on the theme of "railways".

A selection of readers' photographs on the theme of 'arches.'

Each week, we ask you to send in your pictures on a set theme and a selection of these are then published each Thursday on our In pictures page

A selection of pictures sent in by our readers on the theme of 'in the air'.

A selection of pictures on the theme of 'road trip'.

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

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

Striking image of a whale feeding wins photo award

Photographer Katie Edwards captures America from the window of a train.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Satellite images and on-the-ground photos show the scale of destruction caused by the floods.

The prime minister was in Paris, while Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh led events at the National Memorial Arboretum.