The sale of untraceable gun parts is fuelling the illegal gun trade in America and the world.

America's fastest-growing gun problem

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Kenyan Catholic devotee Joseph Browlins portrays Jesus Christ during a re-enactment of the crucifixion.

Jesus wigs and false bananas: Africa's top shots

Workers responsible for protecting England's environment stage a three day walkout over low pay.

Environment Agency staff check on the rising floodwaters in East Cowick, northern England on March 1, 2020 after Storm Jorge brought more rain and flooding to parts of the UK

Environment Agency workers strike over pay

The weekend will be "challenging" for those who struggle to control their gambling, experts warn.

Grand National competitors at Aintree Races

Psychiatrists warn gamblers ahead of Grand National

'Farewell Ms Miniskirt' and nurses to reject pay deal

Troll farms are thriving after Elon Musk wiped out the team fighting them.

Twitter staff cuts leave Russian trolls unchecked

The state, a safe haven for those seeking abortion, now joins 12 other states with a six-week ban.

Florida governor signs 6-week abortion ban into law

The death of legendary fashion designer Dame Mary Quant dominates Friday's papers.

Record rainfall has left the Florida coastal city underwater, closing roads, schools and the airport.

Cars stranded after historic flood in Florida city

The winners of the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced.

Homage to a friend wins 2023 Sony World Photography Awards

The 21-year-old US National Guard airman led a chat group on the social platform Discord.

Leak suspect talked memes, games and violence

Hot water can be stored underground and the heat used when needed to keep buildings warm.

Workers in the caverns beneath the Swedish city of Västerås

The plan to make a giant hot water bottle underground

Chicken, chips, pizza and ready meals are the most popular frozen items, supermarket data shows.

Frozen food beating fresh as shoppers seek savings

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says Lisandro Martinez's injury during the Europa League quarter-final with Sevilla "does not look that great".

Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez goes down injured during the Europa League match with Sevilla

Martinez injury does not look great - Ten Hag

Manchester United still favourites for Harry Kane despite Bayern Munich move, while Liverpool battle for Alexis Mac Allister signature, plus more.

Man Utd lead Bayern in Kane race - Friday's gossip

Today is National Laverbread Day - according to a chef who wants the whole of Wales to celebrate it.

Chef's bid to get us all eating laverbread

After being paralysed in a motorbike accident, Harold, 79, was determined to defy medical opinion.

First steps for man told he would never walk again

George Beebe says authorities will seek to make an example of Jack Teixeira to dissuade would-be leakers.

Intelligence expert: 'Dire future' awaits leaker

Researchers heard LGBT victims' harrowing accounts of violence, rape and psychological abuse.

Dr Edgar Rodrigez-Dorans of the University of Edinburgh

Abused gay men don't see they are victims - study

Callum Elliott is worried about the future as more traditional west coast fishing grounds are squeezed.

Fishing Callum Elliott, fiancé Lisa MacInnes and son Angus/Photo of guest

Fishing could be finished for me and my young son

He incorporates designs into roofs including one depicting Banksy's Girl with Balloon, in Inverness.

The roofer aiming high with Banksy-style work

Livingston or "Livi" skatepark is one of Scotland's oldest and most iconic skateparks.

Scottish skatepark considered for listed status

Full-back Jason McCarthy signs a new deal with Wycombe Wanderers to cover the 2023-24 season.

Jason McCarthy is close to 200 appearances for Wycombe across four separate spells

Full-back McCarthy signs new Wycombe deal

James Lowe and Ronan Kelleher have committed their futures to Leinster after signing new contracts with the province.

Leinster wing James Lowe catches the ball in training

Lowe and Kelleher sign new contracts at Leinster

West Ham dig deep to secure draw away to Gent

Struggling Cymru Premier side Airbus UK and manager Jamie Reed part company "by mutual consent".

Reed departs Airbus 'by mutual consent'

Man Utd-Sevilla evenly poised after two late goals

England's Sarah-Jane Perry is knocked out in the quarter-finals of the British Open after a straight-game defeat by Egypt's Nouran Gohar.

Perry out of British Open after quarter-final loss

WM Namjoshi's stunning Art Deco theatres continue to captivate long after they were built.

The man behind Indian cinema that looks like ice cream

Sandstorms are an annual ordeal in north-east Asia but that does not make it easier for millions.

Woman in China wears mask and hood against backdrop of yellow sky

Yellow dust misery sweeps China and South Korea

Muslim community members have been breaking their fast with others on College Green in Bristol.

Grand Iftar celebrated in 'the heart of city'

As Beijing tries to play peacemaker, its actions over Taiwan threaten to undercut its goals.

General Secretary and Chinese President, Xi Jinping waves as he leaves after speaking at a press event with members of the new Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China and Chinese and Foreign journalists at The Great Hall of People on October 23, 2022 in Beijing, China.

Dove or dog: China makes peace while baring its teeth

Salford Red Devils graft to overcome a dogged Castleford Tigers in an intense, low-scoring Super League match.

Brodie Croft touches a try down for Salford under the posts

Salford show spirit to overcome dogged Castleford

The 14 stolen cattle are valued at about £20,000 and were found almost 130 miles away.

Man arrested as cows stolen four months ago found

Stranded passengers had to walk down the tracks after the ride was halted due to strong winds.

Passengers stuck at the top of a rollercoaster in Blackpool

Passengers get stuck on UK's highest rollercoaster

Michael Dunlop is to compete at the Cookstown 100 road race in the Open, Supersport and Supertwin classes.

Michael Dunlop pictured after one of his two Supersport wins at the 2022 Isle of Man TT

Dunlop to ride at Cookstown 100 road race

Manager Michael Beale thinks Ross Wilson's move to Nottingham Forest leaves a short-term void but says Rangers are already prepared for next season.

Ross Wilson and Rangers manager Michael Beale

'I've lost a good ally' - Beale on Wilson exit

World XV coach Steve Hansen wants backs Adam Hastings and Rhys Patchell for his squad to face the Barbarians.

A split image of Scotland fly-half Adam Hastings (left) and Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell

Hastings & Patchell lined up to play for World XV

The British fashion designer, credited with popularising the famous garment, has died aged 93.

How Mary Quant's miniskirts looked in the 1960s

An 18-year-old has been treated for serious wounds to his face and leg, police say.

Two arrested after man attacked by armed group

National Guardsman Jack Teixeira was arrested by FBI agents in Massachusetts.

Watch the arrest of the suspected leaker

Irish swimmer Daniel Wiffen set a new Irish senior record in the 400m Freestyle on the opening day of the Stockholm Swim Open in Sweden.

Wiffen breaks Irish record in taking Stockholm gold

The Football Association says it will take no further action following an incident involving assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis and Liverpool's Andy Robertson.

Andrew Robertson and assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis

FA to take no action following Robertson incident

Zekun Zhang was last seen near the summit of Carn Mor Dearg on Tuesday afternoon.

Body found in search for walker on Ben Nevis

Radstock mayor Nick Toogood says the returned sign will be kept in a local church with a plaque.

Richard Pears and James Mustoe discovered the sign 150 miles away from its home

Missing town sign found 150 miles away returned

Counter-terrorism police are continuing to support officers who are investigating the blast.

Residents return home after explosion at house

Rosa has been receiving round-the-clock care from Bradford Cat Watch Rescue and Sanctuary.

Kitten 'miraculously' survives resin injuries

The footage showed the police car veer off the road and into a hedge.

Dashcam captures police chasing their own car

Ireland Women head coach Greg McWilliams rejects an accusation that the Irish Rugby football Union is a sexist organisation.

McWilliams rejects accusation that IRFU is sexist

Rob Yates and Sam Hain both make centuries as Warwickshire build a big score against injury-hit Kent at Edgbaston.

After hitting five tons in 2021, Rob Yates had to wait until, last season's final game for his first of 2022

Yates and Hain hit tons as Bears dominate Kent

Two of the truck's wheels got stuck in the hole that opened up in Gorleston.

Sinkhole opens up after lorry goes over drain cover

The planning committee unanimously agreed to the new facility at Hallenbeagle.

General view of a pile of rubbish containing plastic carrier bags

New waste and recycling facility approved

Somerset's Lewis Gregory takes a career-best 7-84 as Nottinghamshire are bowled out for 256 on day one at Trent Bridge.

Somerset all-rounder Lewis Gregory took seven wickets against Nottinghamshire on day one at Trent Bridge

Gregory takes seven wickets to help bowl out Notts

Coffee Tots, in Coventry City Centre, will be moving to new premises at The Wave.

Coventry charity café to stay open in new premises

Sam Cook takes 5-42 as Essex bowl out Lancashire for 207 before James Anderson hits back with two wickets.

Sam Cook's five-wicket haul against Lancashire was his 12th for Essex

Paceman Cook takes five as Essex bowl out Lancs

Dashcam footage captures the moment a police car crashes into a hedge after a chase.

Man charged after police chase their own car

Batter George Munsey will be with Scotland's squad for June's ICC World Cup qualifier despite a broken little finger, says new interim head coach Doug Watson.

Injured Munsey 'will make World Cup qualifier'

David Bedingham hits an unbeaten century as Durham dominate Worcestershire at Chester-le-Street.

Six of David Bedingham's 13 first-class career centuries have come for Durham

Bedingham hits ton as Durham build against Pears

Animal welfare activists say the incident is "by far" the deadliest barn fire in recent memory.

Smoke rises from the scene of South Fork Dairy near Dimmit, Texas

Texas dairy farm explosion kills 18,000 cows

Ben Brown and Keith Barker help Hampshire recover from 39-4 to post 254 against Surrey at The Oval.

Brown & Barker aid Hampshire fightback at The Oval

Middlesex's top order fails for the third time this season as they are bowled out cheaply by Northamptonshire

Middlesex top order struggles again at Northampton

Sol Budinger scores a rapid 72 as Leicestershire reach 243-2 against Derbyshire at stumps on day one.

Leicestershire opening batter Sol Budinger

Leicestershire batters on top against Derbyshire

The proposed new stadium is included in a bid by the UK and Ireland to stage the Euro 2028.

Supporters' club rejects Casement Park Euros bid

Lucas, from Louth, started throwing darts at the age of two.

Young darts fan dreams of world championship

UFC champion Leon Edwards says he is not planning to fight this summer and is targeting a return by October.

Split screen of Colby Covington on left side and Leon Edwards with his belt on the right side

Champion Edwards wants September or October return

Bob Lee was reportedly stabbed during a row while driving in San Francisco.

Tech worker arrested in Cash App founder's killing

CalMac's Adrossan - Brodick service resumed at 07:00 on Friday after the leak was fixed.

Ferry services to Arran cancelled after gas leak

A woman is arrested on suspicion of concealing a birth after the body of a newborn girl is found.

Waste and recycling centre in Lufton Trading Estate

Arrest after baby's body found at waste centre

Four clubs - including reigning champions Chelsea and WSL leaders Manchester United - will compete in the Women's FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday and Sunday.

Brighton v Man Utd and Villa v Chelsea in the WSL

How to follow Women's FA Cup semi-finals on BBC

Girlguiding has teamed up with British Olympic rower, Caragh McMurtry, to launch new badges.

Girlguiding launches new adventure badges

Rebecca, 25, has had surgery delayed - but she tells Newsbeat she still supports the strikes.

'I'm in pain but I support striking doctors'

Plans for a large music festival at Leicester's Victoria Park have been put forward.

Major festival planned for city park

Bristan William injured two people when he drove at a group of men in the City of London.

Driver caught on CCTV driving at brawlers jailed

Hull KR forward Dean Hadley signs a two-year contract extension with the Super League club.

Dean Hadley has scored four tries in 54 appearances for Hull KR

Hull KR forward Hadley extends deal

Joseph Robinson, 39, was trapped and fatally injured while working on the aging vehicle.

Firm fined after mechanic killed repairing forklift

People in homes run by a housing association fear sliding into debt because of the price hikes.

Retirees say £500-a-month bill rise unaffordable

Envoye Special suffers a fatal injury in the Foxhunters' Chase on the first day of the Grand National meeting at Aintree.

Runners in the Foxhunters' Chase at Aintree

Envoye Special fatally injured in Aintree race

Jack Teixeira is named by US officials as a suspect in the leaking of sensitive intelligence files.

Jack Teixeira in a photo posted on social media

Leak suspect, 21, is a US National Guard airman

Gwent Police names the victim as Gareth Davies and says his family is being supported.

Driver arrested after man dies in two-car crash

The health provider says it was never its intention to charge for A&E visits and GP appointments.

Manx Care says it did not back charging to see GP

Two men were badly hurt when Bristan William deliberately ploughed into them in the City of London.

Driver caught on CCTV running over men jailed

Cardiff captain Josh Turnbull says the jury is out on whether the new long-term financial agreement in Welsh rugby will prove successful.

Turnbull waits on results of new Welsh rugby deal

The late fashion designer will be remembered for revolutionising clothing for women in the 1960s.

Mary Quant: The miniskirt and PVC pioneer

Ghana has become the first country to approve a vaccine which has been described as a 'world changer' by the scientists that developed it.

a health worker extracts a mosquito vaccine from a vial

Ghana first country to approve Oxford University's malaria vaccine

Police say the actor, who starred in the hit Nickelodeon children's show has been found after considering him "missing and endangered".

Drake & Josh star Drake Bell found safe, police say

The medical practice near Ballymena, County Antrim, was due to close at the end of the month.

NI medical practice saved from imminent closure

Marcia Grant was described by Rotherham Council leader Chris Read as "kind" and "generous".

13 April 2023

America's fastest-growing gun problem

Jesus wigs and false bananas: Africa's top shots

Environment Agency workers strike over pay

Psychiatrists warn gamblers ahead of Grand National

'Farewell Ms Miniskirt' and nurses to reject pay deal

Twitter staff cuts leave Russian trolls unchecked

Florida governor signs 6-week abortion ban into law

'Farewell Ms Miniskirt' and nurses to reject pay deal

Cars stranded after historic flood in Florida city