The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.

The flood in Rasuwa - an area north of Kathmandu bordering Tibet - is feared to have swept away villages.

The government is under pressure to support billpayers when domestic energy prices predicted to rise further.

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Asha Sharma also discusses giving gamers digital versions of games they own.

Aston Villa, Manchester City and Newcastle are closing in on Monaco's record for transfer income generated in a single window.

Research suggests that naturism, the practice of non-sexual social nudity, can help people improve their body image. Naturists and experts tell the BBC how it works.

Irish country music artists Claudia Buckley and Máiréad Carlin have been among those to pay tribute to the late country music legend. 

A series of scenic paths trace the Norwegian-Russian border. But as you trek through the tundra and forests, you may notice watchtowers and cameras hanging in trees.

From Māori symbolism to the "warm hug" tattoo – here are nine works by a new generation of body artists.

Water scarcity and climate change is driving communities to restore traditional water structures built centuries ago, bringing them back into use in the 21st Century.

Dara Ó Briain meets winemakers in Sicily who explain how Mount Etna makes their grapes one of a kind.

From Tokyo egg sandwiches to Greek dairy aisles, supermarket aisles are becoming one of travel's most revealing and beloved experiences.