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Solar Impulse 2 makes successful take off from Hawaii

The Solar Impulse 2, attempting to circumnavigate the globe took off on 21 April to continue on its record-breaking journey. The sun-powered plane will take approximately 66 hours to make its journey to Mountain View, California, where it is expected to land late on 23 April. Apr 22, 2016

FBI paid more than $1.3m to break into San Bernardino iPhone

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey said on 21 April the agency paid $1.3m (£910,000) to break into the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters, more than he will make in the remaining seven years and four months he has in his job. Apr 22, 2016

Giant fire engulfs Illinois furniture warehouse

Fire crews fought a giant blaze at a furniture warehouse in Woodridge, Illinois on 21 April. Officials say a multiple-alarm blaze broke out at the 700,000-square-foot Harlem Furniture warehouse around 6.00pm local time. Apr 22, 2016

France: Video shows armed robbery foiled by unyielding bar owner

An unyielding bar owner in France foiled an armed robbery on 15 April, even while carrying a patrons baby. CCTV footage of Nathalie Leclerc-Pelans bar in Champ-du-Boult shows the woman conversing with customers and carrying an infant when a masked man brandishing a handgun comes through the door. Apr 22, 2016

Prince dies: Hamilton cast dances to Princes ‘Lets Go Crazy

The cast of Broadway smash hit Hamilton paid tribute to music legend Prince, who died aged 57 on 21 April, with a cover of his song Let’s Go Crazy after their performance. Video shows Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote and stars in Hamilton, speaking to the audience before dancing with the cast. Apr 22, 2016

Archaeologists unearth ancient mummy in Peru

Archaeologists in Peru have unearthed a 4,500-year-old mummy of a noble woman that experts believe could provide new insights into the ancient Caral civilisation. The mummy was found buried in the ancient fishing village of Aspero in northern Peru with objects featuring carved details of both coastal and jungle animals like birds and monkeys. Apr 21, 2016

Kenyans look to continue London marathon dominance

Kenya has produced a winner of the mens London marathon 10 times in the last dozen years and their dominance of the event doesnt look to subside in the 2016 event on 24 April. Reigning champion Eliud Kipchoge and course record holder, two-times winner Wilson Kipsang, will be amongst the favourites. Apr 21, 2016