Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China.

A clothes vendor with long braids and in a blue T-shirt (L) holds up black trousers at Gikomba market in Nairobi, Kenya. Behind her can be seen people walking past other stalls -September 2023.

East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy

The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy.

US track and field sprinter, Fred Kerley, talks with the press ahead of the Enhanced Games. He points to his face with his hands, mid-conversation.

It's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed

An amendment to Japan's Civil Code looks set to allow shared parenting for the first time.

A man dressed up in a hoodie carries a baby in his arms while crossing a bridge in a park.

In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?

Eighteen people were killed and 42 others injured in the strike on the town in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. 

A large grey boxy building is visibly damaged and surrounded by debris and rubble. Flames are visible on one side of the building.

Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Charlotte vs New England in the Major League Soccer

A white football with black panels on grass, with a goal net in the background

Charlotte v New England

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from DC United vs Montréal in the Major League Soccer

DC United v Montréal

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Cincinnati vs Orlando City in the Major League Soccer

Cincinnati v Orlando City

Sunil Puniya was on his first sea job when a missile struck the oil tanker Skylight at the start of the Iran war. 

Sunil Puniya stands on the shore next to a boat in the left hand image. In the right hand image the Skylight is seen in the distance on fire with plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky.

I survived a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, but my friend has not been found

Oleksandr Usyk retained his world heavyweight titles in Egypt with a highly controversial stoppage win against boxing novice Rico Verhoeven.

Oleksandr Usyk lands a punch on Rico Verhoeven

Usyk keeps titles with controversial Verhoeven stoppage

Opening dates for new test centres in Hydebank and Mallusk are still not confirmed despite both being due to have opened years ago.

A black car pictured in an MOT test centre

'Frustrating' MOT backlogs as test centres opening dates unconfirmed

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Atlético Nacional vs Deportes Tolima in the Primera A

Atlético Nacional v Deportes Tolima

The gunshots were fired at around 18:00 (23:00 BST), and the White House was placed under lockdown for around an hour.

Members of the media clear the North Lawn following reports of gunfire near the White House in Washington, DC

Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service agents outside White House

Max Verstappen threatens to quit Formula 1 at the end of this season if planned changes to the engine regulations are blocked.

'Not mentally doable to stay like this' - Verstappen renews quit threat

It is currently unclear where the apparent shots originated from or if there is any ongoing threat. 

A Secret Service agent runs across the lawn. 

Journalists run for cover as they report possible gunfire near White House

The Swedish pop star treated the crowds to back-to-back, high-energy pop bangers on day two of the festival. 

Zara Larsson performs on stage and she is holding a microphone outstretch to the crowd. She wears a blue sparkly dress.

Midnight Sun-derland: Zara Larsson electrifies the crowd at Big Weekend 

Canadian Anna Huang, 17, becomes the youngest player to win three tournaments on the Ladies European Tour with victory at the Lalla Meryem Cup.

Anna Huang of Canada poses with the trophy after the final round of the Lalla Meryem Cup at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam

Huang, 17, makes LET history with Morocco victory

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Mirassol vs Fluminense in the Serie A

Mirassol v Fluminense

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Grêmio vs Santos in the Serie A

Grêmio v Santos

Girona have been relegated from La Liga just a season after playing in the Champions League.

Girona players after getting relegated from La Liga

Girona relegated a year after Champions League campaign

Five men were arrested in Poleglass then questioned in Musgrave Police Station.

The back of a yellow and blue police car. Two small black cameras are attached to the roof of the car.

Five arrested over dissident republican activity released

Departing manager Pep Guardiola says he trusts how Manchester City behaved as the club continue to await rulings on 115 charges for allegedly breaching Premier League financial rules.

A smiling Pep Guardiola alongside the Premier League trophy in a previous season

Guardiola explains trust in Man City over financial charges

Gloucestershire secured their second victory in two days as they beat Glamorgan with a final ball boundary.

Matt Taylor and Kamran Dhariwal after securing victory for Gloucestershire away at Glamorgan

Gloucestershire edge last-ball thriller against Glamorgan

AC Milan are ready to let Rafael Leao leave for a cut-price fee with Manchester United interested, Jarrod Bowen could also be heading to Old Trafford, plus more.

Cut-price Leao interests Man Utd - Sunday's gossip

Briton Hamzah Sheeraz claims his first world title by stopping Alem Begic to claim the vacant WBO super-middleweight crown.

Hamzah Sheeraz lands a bunch on Alem Begic

Britain's Sheeraz stops Begic in world title mismatch

George Russell beats Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to take pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix.

Russell edges Antonelli to claim Canada pole 'out of nowhere'

New head coach John Cartwright watches Catalans Dragons score six tries in a 36-22 win against York Knights in Super League.

Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet scores a try for Catalans Dragons

Catalans score six tries in win at York

Michaela Allen reported abuse at the age of seven, but police errors meant no-one faced justice.

Michaela Allen - seen here sat next to her mother being interviewed by police on video

Woman abused by babysitter as a child says compensation can't fix injustice done by police

Kimberley Nixon has shared her experience of postnatal OCD to help others feel less alone.

A woman with curly blonde hair in an up do. She is wearing a white dress and is looking at the camera with a neutral expression.

Early days of being a mum were 'darkest time' says Kimberley Nixon

Joe Schilling quits from his PFL light-heavyweight fight against Donegi Abena following a headbutt in the opening round.

Mike Beltran holds back Joe Schilling as Donegi Abena holds up his hand

Schilling quits 37 seconds into return after headbutt

From Rory McIlroy to mentality, Bordeaux are leading a golden era as France complete a Six Nations, Champions Cup and Challenge Cup clean sweep.

Maxime Lucu lifts the Investec Champions Cup trophy

Bordeaux inspired by McIlroy's Masters feat

NI Fire Service gets Ballinamallard FC club room fire under control

A room is charred and blackened by fire. Cupboard doors are black from fire damage. Chairs are broken and charred. Insulation is lying on the counter tops. Paint has been stripped from the walls.

Fire causes significant damage to football clubhouse

As Cannes Film Festival closes, which are the acclaimed films from this year's crop that could be heading for Academy Award nominations?

Penelope Cruz in La Bola Negra (Credit: Cannes Film Festival)

The nine Cannes films set to be Oscar contenders

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Minnesota United vs Real Salt Lake in the Major League Soccer

Minnesota United v Real Salt Lake

Even the most dedicated Hull City fan could not have envisaged their season ending like this, with Wembley glory and a return to the top flight.

Hull players lift the trophy after winning the Championship play-offs at Wembley

Jubilant Tigers pounce on promotion chance

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from São Paulo vs Botafogo in the Serie A

São Paulo v Botafogo

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Vitória vs Internacional in the Serie A

Vitória v Internacional

Follow updates and radio commmentary as Oleksandr Usyk takes on Rico Verhoeven in Egypt.

Oleksandr Usyk lands uppercut on Rico Verhoeven

Reaction to Usyk's comeback win against Verhoeven

Hull City striker Oli McBurnie sends a message to Scotland boss Steve Clarke with his Championship play-off final winner after being omitted from the World Cup.

Hull City strike Oli McBurnie with his shirt off, showing a torso and arms covered in tattoos, runs away to celebrate his winning goal against Middlesbrough

Hull's Wembley hero McBurnie - a striker Scotland can do without?

England's men and women 3x3 basketball teams come through qualifying to book their places at the Commonwealth Games this summer.

England women 3x3 basketball team collecting their silver medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games

England men & women win Commonwealth Games spots

The party says its proposed policy would cost £5bn a year and could be paid for through cuts to welfare. 

Woman working in warehouse - she is wearing a red apron and green top and carrying a clipboard as she stands by shelves

Scrap tax on overtime hours, says Reform UK

Dani McGifford scores a match-winning try five minutes from time as St Helens win 18-14 at York Valkyrie in the Women's Super League.

St Helens' Jodie Cunningham and Leah Burke hug in celebration at beating York Valkyrie

Saints seal late victory as Leeds and Giants also win

Watch the moment Barcelona lift their fourth Women's Champions League in six seasons after a ruthless display against Lyon.

Alexia Putellas lifts the Champions League trophy for Barcelona

Barcelona lift the Women's Champions League

Watch the moment Ewa Pajor scores to give Barcelona the lead in the Women's Champions League final.

'Pajor with a pinpoint finish!'

Peter Ward will represent the Rejoin EU party in the by-election on 18 June.

Peter Ward, who has short white hair, smiles for the photo. He wears a blue shirt.

Rejoin EU announce Makerfield by-election candidate

Final proves one mountain too many for Lennon's Dunfermline

Watch Salma Paralluelo secure a win for Barcelona with the third goal of the match against Lyon in the Women's Champions League.

What a way to win a Champions League

Middlesbrough make unwanted history by becoming the first club to miss three chances at Premier League promotion in the same season. 

Luke Ayling alone in his thoughts and staring at the floor after Middlesbrough's play-off final defeat to Hull 

Heartbreak for Boro after missing three chances to go up 

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Valencia vs Barcelona in the Spanish La Liga

Valencia v Barcelona

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Espanyol vs Real Sociedad in the Spanish La Liga

Espanyol v Real Sociedad

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Ñublense vs Universidad Concepción in the Primera División

Ñublense v Universidad Concepción

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Real Betis vs Levante in the Spanish La Liga

Real Betis v Levante

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Real Madrid vs Athletic Club in the Spanish La Liga

Real Madrid v Athletic Club

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Celta Vigo vs Sevilla in the Spanish La Liga

Celta Vigo v Sevilla

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Alavés vs Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish La Liga

Alavés v Rayo Vallecano

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Mallorca vs Real Oviedo in the Spanish La Liga

Mallorca v Real Oviedo

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Getafe vs Osasuna in the Spanish La Liga

Getafe v Osasuna

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Girona vs Elche in the Spanish La Liga

Girona v Elche

About 20,000 people line the streets of Whitley Bay in blazing sunshine for the carnival parade.

A green and brown carnival fantasy creature with horns and yellow eyes sticks an oversized pink tongue out at the camera. It is a sunny day with lots of other people dressed up for the carnival procession.

Carnival crowds double despite funding fears

Grosvenor Place, a major dual carriageway linking Hyde Park Corner with Victoria along the perimeter of Buckingham Palace, was closed at 19:00 on Saturday.

Two policemen are seen in front of a cordon on Grosvenor Place. A car boot in seen open, while debris is seen in the road 

Police cordon after 'serious' cyclist crash at Hyde Park Corner 

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service says it was called to six garden fires in the past two weeks.

A garden with a severely burned out structure in the centre. Wooden decking in the foreground is severely charred.

Fire service warning after spate of garden blazes

Telford and Wrekin Council says it is protecting roads early to prevent problems like potholes.

Two potholes at the side of the road are in the bottom left of the photo and others are in the middle of the road a few yards ahead. Part of a car is on the far right of the image.


Road scheme 'expected to take about three weeks' 

A forensic tent is in place outside the Maldron hotel with road closures in place.

A blue forensic tent is erected in the street with an officer dressed in white overalls walking towards to. A black car is parked next to the tent

Man dies after falling from city centre building

Fans endured the hottest day of the year so far to cheer their side to victory over Middlesbrough.

Three shirtless young men with their arms spread wide in celebration stand at the front of a crown of Hull City fans

Hull City fans jubilant as team secure promotion

Martin O'Neill was only supposed to be in charge of Celtic for a few weeks in the autumn, but has now won a double. So what happens next?

Does O'Neill want to stay? And can Celtic afford to let him go?

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from St. Louis City vs Austin in the Major League Soccer

St. Louis City v Austin

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Lazio vs Pisa in the Italian Serie A

Lazio v Pisa

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Standard Liège vs Sporting Charleroi in the Belgian First Division A

Standard Liège v Sporting Charleroi

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from OH Leuven vs Genk in the Belgian First Division A

OH Leuven v Genk

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Antwerp vs Westerlo in the Belgian First Division A

Antwerp v Westerlo

Barcelona secure their fourth Champions League title in six seasons as Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo each score twice to thrash Lyon in the final in Oslo.

Barcelona thrash Lyon to win Champions League

Jannik Sinner's dominance - and Carlos Alcaraz's absence - means the French Open has its biggest favourite for the men's title since Rafael Nadal in his pomp.

Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic react during their Australian Open semi-final

A one-horse French Open or will somebody stop Sinner?

We ask Zara Larrson fans at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland what's 'lush' about the North East.

Zara Larrson fans at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Herrington Park

Big Weekenders on what's 'lush' about the North East

British triathlete Georgia Taylor-Brown surges to an impressive first win on the T100 tour in Spain.

Britain's Taylor-Brown wins Spain T100 Triathlon

Wakefield withstand a late Toulouse rally to battle back from 8-0 down and win in France. 

Jazz Tevaga crashes to the ground and scores Wakefield's third try against Toulouse.

Wakefield hang on for huge win in Toulouse

After their previous European final defeats came down to "fine margins", Bordeaux's thrashing of Leinster in Bilbao highlighted a gulf between the sides

'Too high a mountain' as Leinster's wait goes on 

Kimi Antonelli says both he and Mercedes team-mate George Russell were "lucky not to crash" in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race.

Russell & Antonelli 'both lucky not to crash' in Canada sprint battle

As Mohamed Salah's time at Liverpool comes to an end, a look at his legacy with insight from Jurgen Klopp, Ian Rush, Steven Gerrard and more.

A grinning Mohamed Salah, in red club kit, takes a selfie with a mobile phone in front of excited Liverpool supporters

Farewell to Salah, Liverpool's 'Egyptian king'

Born with soft grey feathers, the chicks will develop their famous pink colour by the age of two.

A grey small chick stands by the feet of an older pink flamingo that bends down to it with its curved beak.

Martin Mere welcomes flamingo chicks ahead of half term

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Volendam vs Willem II in the Play-offs 1/2

23 May 2026