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The mysterious singer with millions of streams - but who (or what) is she?

She has millions of Spotify listeners, but fans don't know what to believe about whether she's real.

'I was hit in the face by pellets': Iranians on border describe violence and more protests

The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.

Japanese mayor apologises after calling staff 'human scum'

Yokohama mayor Takeharu Yamanaka admits using the terms "idiot" and "human scum" to disparage staff.

Police deny claims Uganda opposition leader abducted by helicopter

Uganda's president is cruising to victory with most of the votes counted as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".

From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader poised to become civilian president

Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.

US justice department investigating Minnesota Democrats over alleged obstruction of ICE

It comes as fresh details emerged in the death of a Minneapolis woman shot last week by an ICE agent in the city.

Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover

The president made the threat while a bipartisan group of US lawmakers were visiting Denmark in the hope of easing tensions over the territory.

Google appeals landmark antitrust verdict over search monopoly

The tech giant is seeking a pause on court-ordered fixes aimed at limiting its monopoly power.

Japanese mayor apologises after calling staff 'human scum'

Yokohama mayor Takeharu Yamanaka admits using the terms "idiot" and "human scum" to disparage staff.

Syrian army moves east of Aleppo after Kurdish forces withdraw

This comes after Syria's government announced its first formal recognition of Kurdish national rights since 1946.

Supreme leader blames US for deadly protests in Iran

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claims the US instigated recent unrest in which thousands have been killed.

Ugandan leader to extend 40-year rule after being declared winner of contested poll

President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".

Canada's deal with China signals it is serious about shift from US

Carney says Canada's relationship with China has become "more predictable" than that with the US, as his country searches for trade certainty.

Under fire from the sea, families in Odesa try to escape Russian barrage

Ukraine's third largest city has come under sustained attack on its ports in a Russian bid to sap morale.

Big names on Trump's peace panel face huge challenges in Gaza

Whatever the concerns and complexities, it remains the only plan in town, with many world leaders pledging to support it, writes John Sudworth.