China allows couples to have three children

China has announced that it will allow couples to have up to three children after census data showed a steep decline in birth rates.

Concerns in India over hundreds orphaned by COVID-19

Covid has devastated families across India, orphaning many children. Smriti Irani, minister for women and child welfare, recently tweeted that both parents of at least 577 children had died with coronavirus between 1 April and 25 May. Experts say this number is likely a significant underestimate.

UK Prime Minister marries fiancee in secret ceremony - Reports

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has married his fiancee Carrie Symonds in a secret ceremony at Westminster Cathedral, it has been reported.

Mali names coup leader Col Assimi Goïta as transitional president

Mali's constitutional court has named the leader of the country's military coup, Colonel Assimi Goïta, as its transitional president.

Nike and Neymar split amid sex assault probe

US sportswear giant Nike says it stopped working with Brazilian footballer Neymar because he "refused to co-operate in a good faith investigation" into an allegation of sexual assault against an employee.

Black Lives Matter founder resigns from foundation

Black Lives Matter's co-founder says she is resigning from its foundation, but not because of what she called right-wing attempts to discredit her.

US and China trade officials hold 'candid' first talks of Biden era

The Chinese Commerce Ministry said in a statement that both sides held "candid, pragmatic and constructive exchanges with an attitude of equality and mutual respect", according to a report by state media outlet the Global Times.

Bayern Munich sign Reading's Omar Richards

Reading left-back Omar Richards is to join German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich this summer.

Very Hungry Caterpillar author Eric Carle dies

Carle's most famous book, which tells the story of a ravenous caterpillar, was published in 1969 and has sold more than 50 million copies. The simple but everlasting tale - just 224 words long - has been translated into 62 languages.

Brad Pitt awarded joint custody of children with Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt has been granted joint custody of his children with Angelina Jolie following a lengthy court battle.