No injuries were reported after the 5.4-acre blaze ripped through a section of the state's Livermore Valley wine region.

Jordan and Cian Adams finish their Irish marathon challenge at Merrion Square in Dublin city centre.

A major UK review examining the causes of rising youth unemployment says getting on the career ladder is now "out of reach" for many.

Download, burnout, delete, repeat: Dating app users follow a predictable and dangerous pattern. These are the signs you're falling for it – and how to escape.

Jannik Sinner's hopes of winning a first French Open to complete a career Grand Slam are over for another year after an injury-hampered five-set defeat by Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round.

Children are less physically active than they used to be. Scientists are finding effective ways to encourage children to move more, leaving lasting benefits on their health.

Its reports and live updates on the devastating tremor were marked at an event in New York on Wednesday.

Rooted in Buddhist teachings, Sri Lanka's roadside dansal offer free food and drinks to strangers – and this year, the tradition feels especially relevant.

From a darkly comic tale of revenge to a beautiful contemplation on friendship, here are the year's most acclaimed works of fiction so far.

A decision made 70 years ago to reforest vast swathes of Japan with just two kinds of tree has come back to haunt the country.

The only photographer aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia reveals the rare images he took on the Queen's ship.

Longjing is one of China's most revered teas. But as its traditional production has dwindled, one of the best ways to taste the real thing is to head to the hills where it's harvested.