Lack of homes threatens English village life, experts warn
Thousands of English villages face stagnation because no new affordable homes are being built
Edible insects hit supermarket shelves in UK first
Insects have long been touted as a sustainable and cheap source of protein - though snacking on bugs is a stomach-churning prospect for many
Grim search for 993 missing after deadliest California wildfire
Besides the toll on human life, property losses from the blaze make it the most destructive in California history
From sexuality to size: women find their voice through podcasts
Women only hosted or co-hosted about a third of the top 100 podcasts on the Apple podcast chart in 2017
Ex-British rugby star opts for apology not charges after homophobic attack
Gareth Thomas, former Wales rugby captain, said he was attacked for his sexuality but opted for 'restorative justice' to address his attacker rather than press charges
Teams search for 1,000 missing in California's deadliest wildfire
Besides the toll on human life, property losses from the blaze make it the most destructive in California history, posing the additional challenge of providing long-term shelter for displaced residents
London bridges blocked by environment protest, 70 arrested
Organisers they wanted to put pressure on Britain's government to take greater action to slow climate change
Indian Nobel laureate wants global treaty to tackle online child abuse
The Indian campaigner said he was gathering support from fellow laureates and religious leaders including Pope Francis
Why are women in Saudi Arabia wearing their abayas inside out?
Women in Saudi Arabia have for decades been required to wear the abaya - a loose, all-covering robe - in public, a dress code strictly enforced by police
Aid experts fear 'Cambridge Analytica moment' over big data
Is the data aid agencies collect from the people they help secure enough? Not necessarily, experts say - and that's creating risks