The Iraqi Offensive on the Last IS Stronghold

US-backed Iraqi forces on Sunday launched a ground offensive to dislodge Islamic State militants from the western part of the city of Mosul, and put an end to their ambitions for territorial rule in Iraq.

Malaysia is one of the few countries to have good relations with North Korea but now tensions are being strained following the assassination of the half-brother of North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un.

Angelina Jolie talks to the BBC about her new film and about going through a difficult period in her life.