George Eastham, a member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad, dies aged 88.
Government plans to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities.
Billions have been earmarked for victims of the Post Office and infected blood scandals.
A selection of news photographs from around the world.
A lively electronic music scene developed under the Assad regime. Now, it's unclear what comes next.
Planned legal changes will see three neonicotinoid pesticides completely banned from any future use.
One Collyhurst resident says "they'll have to drag me out of here before I give this home up".
As the longest serving G7 leader, the Canadian prime minister has weathered many storms. But this time might be different.
Brazilian narco gangs say they are taking territory for Jesus, and are barring other faiths from the favelas.
From sticky toffee pudding to three Michelin-starred dining, a Lake District hamlet turns hotspot.