Abounding Opportunities

The rock star was taken to hospital after the incident in New York on Saturday night.

Austrian ban on full-face veil in public places comes into force

The government says the law, which comes ahead of elections, is designed to protect Austrian values.

Catalan referendum: Separatists defiant as voting day arrives

Tensions are high as police vow to stop the referendum on independence for the Spanish region.

Austria bans full-face veils

Wearing burkhas or niqabs will be illegal from Sunday as part of a wider clampdown on face coverings.

Off the rails

It was one of the world's most opulent railway stations. Then it fell into disrepair. Now the building is showing new signs of life.

Highway to Heaven

What can this Canadian street teach the world about religious harmony?

Air France plane engine fails over Atlantic

The Airbus 380 with over 500 people on board makes an emergency landing at a small Canadian airport.

Renoir painting stolen before auction near Paris

The piece was due to be auctioned on Sunday, with an estimated sale price of €30,000 (£26,500).

Barrier collapses at French football game

The French top-flight match between Amiens and Lille is halted after a barrier collapses at the front of a stand containing away fans.

Sweden: Clashes at neo-Nazi rally in Gothenburg

Reports suggest the Nordic Resistance Movement's leader was among those arrested.

Irish abortion law: Tens of thousands march for change

It is the first demonstration since PM Varadkar said he would hold a referendum on the issue.

Polling station for Catalonia's banned referendum

Tom Burridge reports from one of the designated polling stations for a banned independence referendum.

Boris Johnson reciting Kipling in Myanmar temple 'not appropriate'

Boris Johnson was being filmed for a Channel 4 documentary when he recited some lines from a Kipling poem inside a Myanmar temple.

North Korea and US 'in direct contact', says Tillerson

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says Washington is "probing" the possibility of talks.

Puerto Rico: Trump lashes out at San Juan mayor

The US president lashed out at San Juan's mayor in a series of tweets posted on Saturday morning.

Germany: Suspected 'baby food extortionist' arrested

It follows the discovery of supermarket products contaminated with an anti-freeze ingredient.

Catalan referendum: Police seal off polling stations

Spanish national police block schools designated as places to vote in the banned independence vote.

Diplomatic wounds

Will Grant reports on the deterioration of relations after US diplomats in Havana started to fall ill.

Bali volcano: What is it like waiting for an eruption?

More than 100,000 people have fled their homes as they wait for Bali's Mount Agung to erupt.

Bali volcano: Thousands told to return despite eruption fears

Indonesian authorities tell tens of thousands to return, as volcanic eruption fears continue in Bali.

Iran nuclear deal: Tehran expects US to ditch agreement, says FM

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says he hopes Europe will keep the agreement alive.

Barack Obama joins Prince Harry for Invictus surprise

The former US president watches wheelchair basketball alongside the prince in Toronto.

Paris jewel raids: Three jailed for robberies at De Beers and Cartier

Their first raid in 2013 netted millions but a second attempt a year later ended in violence.

Mexico quake: Despair grows for families of the missing

Ten days after a huge earthquake hit Mexico City, families of the missing are still desperately waiting for news.

"Good man": Price resignation announced after Trump teases media

US Health Secretary Tom Price is out - here's what President Trump had to say just before the news broke.

Taxing times

Is the US system out of whack and if so, will Republicans fix it?

Flying the flag

Sunday's Catalan independence vote is a huge test for Spain, Tom Burridge reports.

Photoshop warning

It is hoped the change will help protect both models and those who see ads from eating disorders.

Life after life

At 15, Norman Bryant couldn't get married or buy a beer – but he could be locked up for the rest of his life.

Gone tomorrow

Linn Meyers spent 65 days on a giant work of art - all designed to be painted over.

Double agent Kim Philby honoured with Moscow exhibition

New exhibition in Moscow celebrates the life and work of the British spy who defected to the Soviet Union.

The children who fled Boko Haram

Three children who fled Boko Haram share memories of home, before and after the Islamist militants came.

US health secretary Tom Price quits after plane scandal

Mr Price apologised after it emerged that he had taken private flights at taxpayers' expense.

Catalonia referendum: Thousands turn out for closing rally

Catalans defy Spanish attempts to stop them voting as the clock ticks down to Sunday's referendum.

'No good news in Puerto Rico' says mayor

The San Juan mayor was unhappy that a Trump official said the progress being made was good news.

Yemen war: UN agrees to send war crime experts

A compromise will see a group of "eminent" experts created to examine alleged violations.

'No power for 6-8 months' in Puerto Rico

The situation in Puerto Rico is dire, with devastation she has never seen before, San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz tells the BBC.

Anger as German ex-chancellor Schroeder heads up Rosneft board

The German former chancellor is now chairman of a state-controlled Russian oil giant.

Canada MPs to loosen penalties for drunks in kayaks

New impaired driving legislation would allow people to canoe, kayak, or paddleboat while drinking.

Stirring speech to US Air Force cadets over racist slurs

"If you can't treat someone with dignity and respect, then get out," air force cadets are told.

Sweary anniversary

Forget Ed Balls Day, video from a Ukrainian politician's campaign is still trending 10 years on

Suicide 'shepherd' bomber kills several people near Kabul mosque

The disguised bomber struck near a Shia mosque ahead of the religious commemoration of Ashura.

Man survives 25km ride hanging on to side of German train

The 59-year-old is reported to have panicked after the train started moving with his luggage inside.

Ryan Zinke: US interior secretary 'spent $12,000 on flight'

US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's use of charter flights for government business is under scrutiny.

Iconic kiwi could be extinct in 50 years

New Zealand's forest used to be home to millions of kiwi. Now there are only 68,000 left.

US pulls staff from Cuba over 'attacks'

Staff suffered conditions including mild brain trauma and hearing loss in the apparent sonic attacks.

Malaysians in a lather over laundrette for Muslims

A laundrette promising to ensure the "purity" of clothes for Muslims is being criticised.

The girl muscling in on street gymnastics in Lebanon

Lebanese teenager Eva-Marie Mahfouz is one of the only women in Lebanon taking part in the sport, described as street gymnastics.

Bank chief sentenced to death for fraud

Nguyen Xuan Son is given the death penalty for his role in a fraud case involving millions of dollars.

Cameroon bans pro-independence rallies in Anglophone area

New restrictions have been imposed in an Anglophone area ahead of planned protests on Sunday.

Rohingya crisis: 'About 60 dead' in boat capsize

Dozens of Rohingya fleeing violence in Myanmar are now believed to have died in Thursday's accident.

Celebs share embarrassing photos for hurricane fundraiser

Celebrities share embarrassing photos to raise money for Puerto Rican hurricane victims.

Trump to 'confront North Korea threat' on Asia tour

The trip with wife Melania will be to Japan, China, South Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines.

Maëlys de Araujo: Mothers in plea to French kidnap suspect

A man held over the disappearance of nine-year-old Maëlys de Araujo is urged to speak.

International flights from Irbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, to cease

Passengers are boarding the last international flights that will leave Irbil, in Iraqi Kurdistan, for the foreseeable future.

Catalonia: Teachers and students prepare to open schools for referendum

Teachers vow to use schools as polling stations as Sunday's vote in defiance of Spain looms.

Iraq to halt international flights to Kurdistan Region

The decision comes as pressure mounts after a decisive “Yes” vote in an independence referendum.

Elon Musk pencils in 2024 for first Mars mission

The entrepreneur says his new rocket could fly people to Mars or take them rapidly from city to city.

Payout after donkey munches supercar

The donkey had already bitten a Mercedes, the car owner discovered.

Owned by a Beatle, sold for a fortune

A musical instrument owned by one of the Fab Four has been auctioned for more than $60,000.

Karaoke and carts

As tensions between Pyongyang and the US rise, daily life in the country continues almost as normal.

Beyonce sings in Spanish on charity Mi Gente remix

The star records a new version of J Balvin's hit single, with proceeds going to Puerto Rico.

Will this rover succeed in exploring the Moon's surface?

A team in Bangalore has entered the Google Lunar X Prize to land a rover on the Moon.

Iraq's treasures

As fighters are driven back, the first assessments of historic sites are being made.

'Gold in those hills'

A long-ago buried and forgotten silent film archive has become a new work of art.

Twitter's Russia briefings 'inadequate' - US senators

US senators criticise Twitter's stance on Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election.

The last time Mount Agung erupted

Survivors of the 1963 Bali volcano eruption find themselves waiting for it to erupt again.

'Mona Lisa nude sketch' found in France

A curator suggests the charcoal drawing may be a sketch Leonardo da Vinci made for his masterpiece.

Rohingya face dangerous sea journeys as they flee Myanmar

In two days, about 2,000 Rohingya have arrived in Bangladesh by boat, fleeing violence in Myanmar.

Has the UN failed Myanmar's Rohingya Muslims?

A BBC investigation uncovers evidence that UN officials avoided pressing Myanmar on Rohingya rights.

US health secretary apologises for private plane travel

Tom Price says he will reimburse taxpayers a day after the president hinted he could be sacked.

Shot US congressman: 'Miracles happen'

Congressman Steve Scalise calls his recovery after being shot in June a "miracle" in his first address back on the House floor.

Signal loss: Why Puerto Rico is suffering in silence

People are hunting for phone signals so they can finally reassure friends and family they are safe.

Female Saudi drivers 'will reduce crashes'

But the Saudi interior minister did not explain why more drivers on the road would reduce accidents.

Veep star Julia Louis-Dreyfus reveals she has breast cancer

The award-winning US actress says she has become "the one" in eight women who get breast cancer.

Race slurs on US Air Force black cadets' dorm doors

The military college investigates after "go home" was scrawled on African-American students' doors.

'New Baghdadi tape' posted by Islamic State group

References in the rambling 46-minute recording suggest that it was made recently.

The Middle Eastern men having nose jobs

Hussein Zaytouni tells the BBC why he went under the knife.

Germany supermarket extortionist 'poisoned baby food'

Police issue a nationwide alert after it is discovered that five jars of baby food are contaminated.

Congressman Steve Scalise returns to ovation after June shooting

Three months after he was shot, Steve Scalise hobbles back into the US Capitol to a standing ovation.

Laos is 'world's fastest growing' ivory market

An animal protection group says Laos urgently needs to take steps to tackle this growing problem.

Lesser-known facts about Hugh Hefner

The editor and entrepreneur who founded the international adult magazine Playboy has died aged 91.

Rohingya crisis: Refugee boat capsizes, leaving 14 dead

Nine children and five women drown in the accident off the coast of Bangladesh, local police say.

Opioid crisis: Body transport booming in West Virginia

Officials blame a jump in fatal drug overdoses for the sharp increase in costs of shuttling corpses.

Ben Stokes and Alex Hales suspended by England after Bristol incident

England suspend Ben Stokes and Alex Hales from international cricket until further notice.

Sexual revolution?

Was the Playboy revolution good for women?

China to shut down North Korean companies

The move from Pyongyang's biggest ally means that all North Korean companies in China will be closed.

N Korea: 'Lunatic' Trump exploiting Otto Warmbier's death

North Korea accuses the US of "luring and pushing" an American student into breaking its laws.

Hurricane Irma: St Martin man held for huge looting hoard

He is accused of storing a huge stash of stolen goods worth thousands of dollars in St Martin.

Hurricane Maria: Trump waives shipping ban for Puerto Rico

The US territory is struggling with fuel, water and medical shortages a week after Hurricane Maria.

Soviet mural enjoys rare Estonian restoration

Estonian artists have take the unusual step of restoring a Soviet navy mural.

Rebuilding British Virgin Islands after two hurricanes

Watch resident Sarah Penney's video diary from the islands, which have been destroyed by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Software issue causes airport delays

A software problem has caused check-in delays at several airports and booking problems for major airlines.

Ukraine arms dump fire alarm 'was not working'

After big explosions prompt 28,000 residents to evacuate, officials reveal a series of failings.

'Drop-dead gorgeous' Wonder Woman 'not breaking ground' says James Cameron

But the Avatar director likes "the fact that, sexually, Wonder Woman had the upper hand with the male character".

Catalonia referendum: Police block store for ballot boxes

Barcelona police reinforce crackdown on Catalan independence referendum ahead of Sunday's vote.

Obama: 'I cried when Malia went to college'

"It was a little bit like open-heart surgery," he said of the moment he left Malia at university.

Tarun Tejpal: Former India editor charged with rape

Tarun Tejpal has been formally charged with raping a junior colleague at a magazine he edited.

India farmers say No to 24-hour power

They say the electricity will be misused to extract all the groundwater.

Colombian air force kills dissident Farc rebel leader

The dissident rebel leader, who used the alias Euclides Mora, was kicked out of the Farc last year.

Rohingya crisis: Myanmar cancels UN Rakhine visit

The visit would have been the first by UN officials to the area since violence broke out on 25 August.

Hugh Hefner: Playboy founder on why he started magazine

The founder of the international adult magazine Playboy has died at the age of 91.

Canadian airport in Inuit 'ill-omen' art row

An art installation at Toronto airport has angered some Inuit people.

Playboy dreamer

The man who created a fantasy lifestyle and one of the iconic brands of the 20th Century.

French adventure

The French government is looking for a new couple to live on Quéménès, off the Brittany coast.

One killed after rockslide in Yosemite National Park

The Park says rocks fell from El Capitan, a rock formation above Yosemite Valley, onto a popular hiking trail.

Ryanair threatened with legal action by UK regulator

The Civil Aviation Authority says the airline has failed to make clear its obligations to passengers.

Otto Warmbier body showed no sign of torture says coroner

The report appears to contradict statements from the US man's parents that he was tortured by N Korea.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg rejects Trump bias claims

Mark Zuckerberg hits back on Facebook after the US president calls the site "anti-Trump".

Belle Gibson: Wellness blogger fined for fake cancer tale

An Australian court orders Belle Gibson to pay A$410,000 for misleading her readers.

Catch 22

Time is running out for Cary Gallant, who is going to court to get a liver transplant.

Ethical model

More businesses are embracing the 'buy one, donate one' model, but can they also turn a profit?

LA princess

Pictures of Prince Harry's first public appearance with Meghan Markle were beamed around the world.

Murder of Steve Biko

The funeral of South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko was held in September 1977.

Push factors

The BBC's Katy Watson speaks to Venezuelans who are leaving the country for Colombia.

Big Ben in India

Replicas of London structures and a sari made out of pure gold are highlights of a Hindu festival.

Carrot-coloured sports car tempts Vitus the donkey

Police say Vitus, from Hesse in Germany, may have mistaken the orange McLaren for a tasty snack.

Adventure offshore

The tiny island of Quéménès is home to a farm, but its current tenants are leaving after 10 years.

Jared Kushner 'registered to vote as a woman'

Donald Trump's advisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner is registered to vote as a woman, reports say.

US 'fake news' kingpin Paul Horner found dead at 38

Paul Horner, who claimed to be behind Donald Trump's win, is said to have died from a drug overdose.

Woman rescued from flooded road in Oklahoma

Rescuers in Oklahoma City responded to a call of a woman trapped in her car on a flooded street.

Google offers to treat shopping service rivals equally

Google offers to treat its shopping service the same as its rivals to stave off huge fines from the European Commission

Trump outlines major tax cut plans

Among the planned changes is a cut in the corporation tax rate from 35% to 20%.

Kabul air strike: US attack causes civilian casualties

Civilians caught up in a strike on militants during a visit to Kabul by US defence chief Jim Mattis.

Interpol approves Palestinian membership despite Israeli opposition

Palestinians hail a "victory" made possible by the "principled position" of the agency's members.

Southwest kicks woman off flight because of dog allergy

Southwest Airlines says the passenger was forcibly removed - but the two dogs were allowed to stay.

Zuzana Ruzickova: Harpsichordist and Holocaust survivor dies at 90

Zuzana Ruzickova survived three Nazi camps before becoming a world-leading harpsichordist.

Wildfire rages by California highway

The so-called Canon Fire has spread over 2,000 acres and forced 1,500 people from their homes.

Saudi changes

Women may be able to drive there soon, but they cannot open a bank account without male permission.

Trump deletes tweets after backing Alabama primary loser

Mr Trump's pick was trounced by a conservative firebrand, sending shockwaves through Washington.

NFL protests: Osi Umenyiora says Donald Trump 'disrespecting the US flag'

Two-time Super Bowl winner Osi Umenyiora says President Donald Trump is the one "disrespecting the US flag" in a passionate response to the anthem protests around the NFL.

Australian thief's getaway blocked by automatic doors

Automatic doors turn security guard when a man robs an Australian service station.

Iraqi Kurds back independence in referendum

Kurdish officials say 92% of the three million people who voted in a referendum supported secession.

Iraqi PM urges Kurds to 'cancel' referendum result

Iraq's prime minister says he will "never discuss" the outcome and calls on Kurds to begin dialogue.

Europe migrant crisis: EU presents legal migration plan

The plan would open the EU's door to 50,000 refugees as a "safe and legal" alternative to smugglers.

Lost Greek temple found after steps recounted

Archaeologists find Greek temple after step recount.

US 'killer clown' case: Woman is arrested for 1990 murder

Sheila Keen Warren, 54, allegedly carried out the killing wearing a red wig and a red bulb nose.

Mattis visits Afghanistan as rockets hit Kabul

The US defence secretary is in Afghanistan for talks on strengthening the country's military.

Bali evacuees take their pets with them

Some of the people evacuated because of an active volcano in Bali couldn't leave their pets behind.

Meet the Ivorian man who learned ballet using online videos

Yos Clark taught himself ballet online and has been awarded a scholarship to study dance in England.

German election: Merkel facing tough red lines for coalition

The chancellor is warned by other political leaders she faces a big task in reaching a coalition deal.

Saudi driving activist: 'I cried'

Manal al-Sharif is just one of the many women who fought for the right to drive in Saudi Arabia.

Oklahoma driver finds a baby left at the side of a freeway

A driver spotted the four-week-old infant in a car seat, along with a birth certificate and cash.

Alarming misperceptions

The peninsula's recent history is littered with alarming misperceptions, argues John Nilsson-Wright.

Amazon and Google clash over YouTube access

The companies have issued statements criticising one another.

Italy woman marries herself in 'fairytale without prince'

She says she is the first "sologamist" in Italy, but solo weddings are on the rise worldwide.

Tweeters get cheeky after Twitter ups character limit

Twitter says short tweets cause users "frustration" - but many people react with cynicism.

Saudi Arabia women hail end of driving ban

One activist called it a "great victory", while another said she was going to buy her "dream car".

Gunmen kill 14 at Mexico drug rehabilitation centre

Masked men broke into the centre in the city of Chihuahua and opened fire on the patients.

Yingluck trial: Thai ex-PM sentenced to five years in jail

Yingluck Shinawatra denied negligence over a costly rice subsidy scheme and fled Thailand in August.

Ukraine military arms dump explodes

A fire at a military arms depot in central Ukraine prompts the evacuation of more than 28,000 people.

Australian restaurant draws controversy over hanging cow

The Australian eatery is criticised for suspending a taxidermied animal above diners.

Otto Warmbier 'systematically tortured' by N Korea say parents

US student Otto Warmbier was "blind and deaf" and "jerking violently" when he returned from Pyongyang.

UN warns of 'global learning' crisis

Six out of 10 young people in the world are failing to reach basic levels of proficiency in learning, warns the United Nations.

Australia dual citizen saga: Government defends five MPs

The government argues that only two of seven dual citizens should be disqualified from parliament.

Amos Yee: Singapore teen blogger freed with asylum in US

Amos Yee was released after the US government lost an appeal to block his request for asylum.

Cinema travellers

Award winning photographer Amit Madheshiya's portraits of cinemagoers in India.

Uganda MPs fight during parliament debate

Tempers flared during a debate over plans to lift the age limit for presidential candidates.

Bombardier hit by tariff in Boeing row

The aerospace firm employs 4,100 people in Northern Ireland, but there are fears the ruling could affect this.

Trump candidate loses Alabama primary

Trump-backed candidate loses Alabama Republican primary in what is seen as test of US president's appeal - reports

Rapper B.o.B. raising funds to check if Earth is flat

US rapper B.o.B. is crowd funding the launch of a satellite to see if the planet is disc-shaped.

Do US universities have a free speech problem?

Jeff Sessions criticised colleges for limiting free speech, but did he live up to his own remarks?

Desperation in Puerto Rico

Families in Puerto Rico say they are facing the aftermath of Hurricane Maria alone.

Power struggle

James Badcock asks if Spain can really stop Catalans taking part in a vote on independence on Sunday.

Work freebies

Impressed that your company offers dress-down Fridays? These firms take job perks to another level.

Refugee soccer star: From Afghanistan to US

Nadia Nadim fled Afghanistan as a child. Now she plays for Denmark and Portland.

Dominica's desolation

Gemma Handy travelled to Dominica to document the damage caused by Hurricane Maria to the island.

US-Mexico border wall prototype construction starts

US officials say eight prototypes will be built as questions remain over the controversial wall.

South Korea soldier: ‘Criminal because I’m gay’

A gay soldier in South Korea speaks out against prosecution by military

IS's ruined capital

On the ground, inside the battle-scarred Syrian city of Raqqa - Islamic State's ruined 'capital'.

Will the US and Russia ever be allies?

Sanctions on Russia are still in place, so will US and Russia ever become allies?

Twitter trials 280-character tweet limit

Twitter currently limits tweets to 140 characters, but is testing 280 for a small group of users.

Why Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico so hard

As Donald Trump says he will visit the US territory, here are four ways Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc.

Brexit: Donald Tusk says not enough progress in talks

Donald Tusk says he is pleased the UK's aim of "having cake and eating it" in Brexit talks is over.

Ireland to hold abortion vote in 2018

The government says a vote on whether to change the country's abortion law will be held next year.

'Historic day' as Saudi Arabia grants women permission to drive

Women in Saudi Arabia will be able to drive from June 2018, after a royal decree.

Bali volcano evacuees 'broken-hearted'

In the camps for people evacuated from areas around Bali's active volcano, people are sad, worried and bored.

Trump: NFL anthem kneeling protesters 'disgraceful'

The US president says football league protesters are disrespecting American service personnel.

Saudi women 'given right to drive'

Saudi Arabia's King Salman issues an order allowing women to be given driving licences, state media say.

Republicans shelve Obamacare repeal vote

The party leadership said there would be no vote this week on their latest plan, after support ebbed away.

Uber threatens to quit Quebec over 'severe' new regulations

The ride-sharing firm has complained about provincial rules, including a police background check.

Uganda MPs brawl during presidential age-limit debate

MPs scuffled and threw chairs over a motion that could let President Museveni run again in 2021.

France's Macron seeks joint defence force under EU reforms

The French president wants countries to cooperate more on security as part of a reformed EU.

Hurricane Maria: Trump to visit storm-ravaged Puerto Rico

Mr Trump says he will travel to the US territory on Tuesday in the wake of Hurricane Maria.

We've had no help - epilepsy drug victims

Families say they have been left to fight for care and help for disabled children harmed by sodium valproate.

Equifax boss leaves after data breach

The credit report giant's chairman and chief executive, Richard Smith, steps down with immediate effect.

US Marines get first female infantry officer

A US marine has become the first woman to the complete the Corps' gruelling infantry officer training.

Right-wing surge

The BBC's Jenny Hill talks to those who voted for the right-wing nationalist party.

Belarus row over church bells ban story

Reports of a church bell ban have angered Belarusian social media users.

Guggenheim Museum pulls controversial animal art exhibits

The Guggenheim in New York says it has received "explicit and repeated threats of violence".

Iraqi Kurd referendum: Erdogan warns of sanctions hunger

Turkey's president says people could go hungry if it halts lorries and oil crossing its border.

Travel ban

Chad helps fight Boko Haram militants, while Sudan is on the US list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Diamond auction: Lesedi La Rona sold at Sotheby's for $53m

The second-largest gem-quality diamond ever found is sold at Sotheby's to a London-based company.

US territory

Social media users have been accusing the US president of not caring about the island's residents.

'Cannibal couple' in Russia admitted killing 30 - reports

The couple were arrested after a phone was found with images of a man posing with human remains.

Belgian 'sugar daddy' ads prompt outcry for luring students

A dating site drives vans around Belgian universities telling women how to pay for their studies.

Roy Moore: Will this outsider make Trump eat his words?

His opponent has Trump's backing and lots of cash. So how is Roy Moore winning over so many Alabama voters?

Seven arrested in Egypt after raising rainbow flag at concert

They were reportedly detained on Monday for "promoting sexual deviancy" at a concert in Cairo.

Vegetative-state patient responds to therapy

Surgeons fit a nerve stimulator into the man's chest to reverse 15 years of unresponsive wakefulness.

North Korea's secretive state

What can statistics tell us about life in Kim Jong-un's secretive country?

Heavy rainstorm hits southern Croatia

Two hours of intensive rain flooded Dubrovnik, but some enjoyed it more than others.

US Marines get first female infantry officer

A woman lieutenant makes history by graduating from the US Marine Corps' infantry officer training.

Brazil revokes decree opening Amazon reserve to mining

The area, around the size of Denmark, is rich in gold and minerals - and protected from mining.

US government satellite image shows Puerto Rico blackout

Millions of US citizens are without electricity, clean water, medicine, or communications.

'Victim shaming'

The Indian woman was criticised for drinking, smoking, taking drugs and having condoms in her room.

Our mismatched family

Mohamed lost count of how many people he had killed when a commander's wife persuaded him to escape.

US travel ban called "a trophy" by Venezuelan vice president

Vice President Tareck El Aissami calls US sanctions "a trophy" for a "subversive people".

The great green wall

Eleven countries are planting a wall of trees from east to west across Africa in order to push back the desert - and in Senegal it's already working.

Iraqi Kurdistan referendum: High turnout in independence vote

A "yes" victory is expected in an independence referendum strongly opposed by Baghdad.

'I cry, I laugh, I scream'

In the fishing village of Scott's Head, the BBC meets locals who lost everything to Hurricane Maria.

Kneel and lock arms

American footballers sit, kneel and lock arms in protest over the weekend, but what does it all mean?

Democrats open investigation into Jared Kushner's private emails

The senior presidential adviser is ordered to preserve all his private emails for the inquiry.

Canada groom saves child from drowning in river

The bride and groom were getting their photo taken when they saw a young boy struggling to swim in a river.

Poland President Andrzej Duda backtracks on appointing top judges

President Andrzej Duda withdraws a plan to give him the final say on top judicial appointments.

Anthony Weiner jailed for 21 months for sexting underage girl

The ex-congressman is sentenced to 21 months in prison for sending explicit messages to a teen.

Nigeria's Ogba Zoo attack: Three policemen killed

The deadly attack is seen as a big blow to Nigeria's efforts to promote tourism.

Harry and Meghan hold hands

Prince Harry and his actor girlfriend are seen arriving together at the Invictus Games in Toronto.

Trump NFL row: What does #TakeAKnee mean?

More and more high-profile figures in the US are taking a knee at public events. But why now?

Hong Kong gay rights: British lesbian wins spousal visa case

The woman said her visa had been denied after her same-sex relationship was not recognised.

Gaining voters

What does Germany's controversial third biggest party actually stand for?

US-led strikes killed 84 civilians in Syria - HRW

Human Rights Watch found dozens of children died when aircraft bombed two IS-held towns in March.

BBC Newsreader interviews Sesame Street's Elmo

The Sesame Street character is visiting Singapore with a message about kindness.

North Korea accuses US of declaring war

Minister accuses US of declaring war and says his country has the right to shoot down US bombers.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma: SABC sorry for using 'Zuma ex-wife' title

South Africa's public broadcaster again apologises to ANC politician Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma,

Nashville church shooting suspect's cryptic message

Emanuel Kidega Samson, 25, shared a bodybuilding picture of himself with the caption "unrestricted paroxysm".

David Meade death threats in end-of-world trolling

Psychic David Meade receives death threats after being mistaken for a US conspiracy theorist.

UN accuses Russia of violating human rights in Crimea

The UN human rights agency says it has documented arbitrary arrests and torture in the region.

Trump NFL row: US president denies comments were race-related

Donald Trump says his words about political protests at sport events had "nothing to do with race".

'Mass Hindu grave' found in Myanmar's Rakhine state

Burmese authorities accuse Muslim Rohingya militants of killing 28 Hindus in restive Rakhine state.

Jubilant mood at Iraqi Kurdish referendum polling station

Voters in Irbil have their say on whether the Kurdistan region should be independent from Iraq.

Stevie Wonder: 'Tonight I'm taking a knee for America'

Stevie Wonder knelt on one knee at the annual Global Citizen Festival in New York.

Is Bali volcano about to erupt?

Mount Agung on Bali is an active volcano that may be about to erupt for the first time in 54 years.

Former 'heaviest woman' Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty dies

A hospital in Abu Dhabi confirms the Egyptian's death despite recent weight-loss surgery.

Japan's PM calls snap election

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calls election a year early, and will dissolve parliament on Thursday

German election: AfD vows to fight 'invasion of foreigners'

Nationalists lay out their plans after winning nearly 13% of the vote, weakening Chancellor Merkel.

Whale exhumed from Australian beach after backlash

The humpback whale had been buried on a beach, prompting fears it would attract sharks.

Sri Lankan caught hiding gold in rectum

A customs officer told BBC Sinhala they spotted the man because "he was walking suspiciously".

Iraq's Kurdistan region holds independence vote

Despite objections from Iraq and other nations, Kurds are pressing ahead with their key referendum.

Bali volcano: 35,000 evacuated from near Mount Agung

Indonesian authorities say the mountain's seismic energy is increasing and has the potential to erupt.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel re-elected for fourth term

Chancellor Angela Merkel has been re-elected and will be joined in parliament by the nationalist AfD.

Australia to create national space agency

The country is one of the world's only developed nations not to have a dedicated agency.

Jared Kushner used private email for White House business

The president's adviser and son-in-law used a private email account for official business.

US expands travel ban to include N Korea

People from Venezuela and Chad will also now face restrictions on travel to the United States

Re-cycling

How the abandoned bikes of Burning Man are making their way to hurricane victims.

Caught in the middle

Violent clashes between government and rebel forces has led to huge civilian displacement.

The fishermen saving Pakistan's island dogs

Dozens of stray dogs live on an uninhabited island off Karachi, where fishermen help keep them alive.

Not so fantastic?

Cheap plastic has become ubiquitous, but we need to get better at recycling it.

Tennessee church shooting halted by 'extraordinarily brave' usher

Police praised the "extraordinarily brave" actions of the usher at the church near Nashville.

After the vote

The German chancellor may have won the election but the result does not feel like a victory.

Bus crash in Austrian Alps averted after tourist applies brake

The passenger reached the brake moments before the vehicle left the road in the Alps, police say.

Rohingya crisis: UN reports drop in arrivals in Bangladesh

But UN agencies warn it is too soon to say the influx of those fleeing Myanmar's violence "is over".

Falling jet wing panel damages car in Japan

An airline launches an investigation after the panel falls near Kansai International Airport.

Zannah Mustapha founded a school that teaches Boko Haram children

Zannah Mustapha founded a school for children affected by Boko Haram violence in the heartland of the Islamist insurgency in Nigeria.

Man clings to train's windscreen wiper in Australia

A man's been arrested after apparently riding a 110kmph train in Perth by clinging on at the back.

Trump NFL row: US president urges fans to boycott games

The US president faces strong criticism for "offensive" comments about players who protest.

Kenya election: Chief prosecutor orders inquiry into electoral commission

An inquiry is ordered into the electoral commission after last month's presidential poll was ruled void.

Bodybuilder dies after celebrity kickboxing bout in Singapore

Organisers say both fighters had a medical check-up before the fight in Singapore.

Killer whales join in on Norway surfing competition

Two killer whales have been spotted alongside participants in the semi-finals of a surf contest in Norway.

Rubens lost since 1600s found in Glasgow

The painting of the Duke of Buckingham, found in Glasgow, was previously thought to be a later copy.

Laver Cup 2017: Roger Federer & Rafael Nadal win first doubles match

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal win their first doubles match together on the second day of the inaugural Laver Cup.

Trump and North Korea war of words escalates

Donald Trump warns North Korean leaders "won't be around much longer" if threats continue.

Hurricane Maria: Puerto Rico facing crisis

The entire island is still without power and engineers say it could take months to be restored.

Prince Harry opens Invictus Games in Toronto

The event is being held in Canada. Athletes from 15 countries compete over eight days.

HMS Ocean arrives in British Virgin Islands carrying aid

HMS Ocean arrives in the British Virgin Islands to help those affected by hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Germany election: Merkel seeks fourth term

Angela Merkel seeks a fourth term as the right-wing AfD hopes to make electoral history.

Meghan Markle attends as Prince Harry launches Invictus Games

Prince Harry's girlfriend is spotted in the stands at the opening ceremony in Toronto.

The Syrian girl who sings through war

Sana has a beautiful voice, and it helps her forget about the war raging where she lives in Aleppo.

How killer flies have the fastest vision of any animal

Some flies see six times faster than us, catching prey in mid-air in less than a second.

'I fell from the top of the jungle to save an eagle'

Alexander Blanco's conservation work is helping to save the world's most powerful eagle.

Battle lines drawn

Battle lines are drawn as the country has its say in a two-month voluntary postal survey.

The eagle protector

How one man found his calling as a protector of one of the largest species of eagle, the harpy.

Germany's other vote

Berliners hold a vote on the future of Tegel airport - and it has become a hot political issue.

Empathy cards

This cancer survivor is changing the "sugarcoated" greeting card business

Bill of fare

In a remote corner of Iceland, the taste of the seabird is a reminder of home.

Trump under growing pressure over NFL player comments

Mr Trump called for the firing of players who protest during the US anthem, but has faced a backlash.

Puerto Rico 'failing' dam risk remains after Hurricane Maria

Thousands of people nearby have been told to leave as the dam may collapse after Hurricane Maria.

Soul singer Charles Bradley dies aged 68

The singer, who released his first album in his 60s, cancelled tour dates just two weeks ago.

Germany: A history of division and unity

Post-war politics of Germany: A history of division and unity

US bombers stage North Korea show of force

The move is to show the US "has many military options to defeat any threat", the Pentagon says.

Mexico earthquake: New tremor halts rescue operations

A tremor sends people running into the streets and halts searches for survivors of Tuesday's quake.

Donald Trump: LeBron James calls president a 'bum' after Steph Curry comments

Basketball star Lebron James calls US President Donald Trump "bum" over comments he made about fellow player Steph Curry.

Macron's labour reforms spark huge demonstration in Paris

Crowds take to the streets in protest at labour reforms signed into law by President Emmanuel Macron.

Actor Colin Firth becomes Italian citizen

The Bridget Jones actor has been married to an Italian film producer for 20 years.

Catalonia referendum: Madrid takes over local policing

A Madrid official takes over local policing in Catalonia to stop the disputed independence vote.

Two hurricanes

Cuba and Puerto Rico responded differently to devastating hurricanes, the BBC's Will Grant reports.

Blink 182, Korn and Avenged Sevenfold to play Chester Bennington tribute

Acts sign up for a special gig in memory of the singer, who killed himself in July.

Popular Indian guru arrested over alleged rape of law student

Falahari Maharaj is accused of raping a 21-year-old law student at his ashram in Rajasthan state.

Trump rails against Republican Obamacare rebels

Republicans who refuse to back repeal legislation lack "guts", the US president says.

North Korea: Tremor detected in north east

Tremor detected in North Korea, which China says could be an explosion but South Korea disagrees.

US student trapped in Indiana cave for three days

Lukas Cavar, 19, says he had to lick the walls of the cave for moisture during his three day ordeal.

NFL: Donald Trump says players protesting during US national anthem should be fired

US president Donald Trump says NFL players who protest during the national anthem should be fired.

Mexico quake: 'If you die saving someone it's ok'

The BBC followed a recovery effort in Mexico City, after Tuesday's deadly 7.1-magnitude earthquake.

Mexico earthquake hit church during christening

A two-month-old baby was one of a number of people who died at the Santiago Apostol church.

Puerto Rico dam failure sparks mass evacuation

Rainfall from Hurricane Maria caused a dam to fail along the Guajataca River in Puerto Rico.

Hurricane Maria: Woman and children stranded on vessel rescued

A British helicopter lifted a woman and two children from a vessel to safety as Hurricane Maria hit the Caribbean.

ICYMI: A hidden Picasso, Trump and a forest fire

A few of the stories you may have missed this week.

Snow comes early to California

The unexpected and unseasonal snowfall hit the US state on the last day of summer.

China limits oil trade to North Korea and bans textile trade

Traditionally Pyongyang's only ally, China is removing key economic sources after new UN sanctions.

Speed teens

Bosnia's young lugers are helping to restore an old Winter Olympic run in the mountains above Sarajevo.

Brazil's army sent to quell Rio favela violence

Soldiers are sent to help Rio police after heavily-armed drug gangs fought over its biggest favela.

Train spotting

Shanu Babar loves train journeys so much that he began documenting his. Soon, others joined him.

Fear for the future

Despite the gradual defeat of IS, Iraq's minorities fear for their future, says Yolande Knell.

Political football

The Catalan referendum places some uncertainty over the future of Spain's prestigious football club.

Blocked off

A number of Rohingya activists have had their social media accounts curtailed during the recent conflict in Myanmar.

Farglish no more

The new Apple's iOS has Persian keyboard. BBC Persian's Sam Farzaneh discusses why it is an important feature.

Russia: Trump and Kim are like 'children in a kindergarten'

Russia's foreign minister says Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un are acting like fighting schoolchildren.

Syria war 'ignored by United Nations'

A cinematographer for an Oscar-winning film about Syria says the topic was overlooked at the UN.

Canada targets senior Venezuelan officials with sanctions

Canada says it "will not stand by silently" as it targets 40 senior Venezuelan officials.

New Zealand votes in tight general election

Despite a recent surge by Labour, incumbent Bill English has a slight lead in opinion polls.

Miss Turkey stripped of her crown over coup tweet

The beauty pageant's organisers say they discovered the "unacceptable" tweet after the ceremony.

Indonesia: Bali volcano highest alert issued

About 10,000 people are evacuated amid fears an eruption on the Indonesian island could be imminent.

Puerto Rico dam bursts in wake of Hurricane Maria

A dam has failed and caused "extremely dangerous" flooding in hurricane-hit Puerto Rico.

McCain torpedoes Republicans' Obamacare repeal plan again

The senator says he "cannot in good conscience" approve the plan, which is backed by President Trump.

Kalashnikov statue to be changed because of German weapon

A statue to Russia's creator of the famed AK-47 rifle is to be changed as it shows the wrong weapon.

US Health Secretary Tom Price's private air travel probed

The inspector general will focus on Mr Price's private plane trips and "may encompass other issues".

Saudi textbook features image of Yoda with King Faisal

A picture of the Star Wars character sitting beside the late King Faisal is mistakenly included.

James Comey: Protests disrupt speech to Howard students

Protesters drown out a speech to university students in Washington by ex-FBI director James Comey.

Respect your elders

Professor wins praise on social media for bringing his mother, who has Alzheimer's, to his lectures.

Deep impact

How widespread is CTE, the disease found in dead former NFL player Aaron Hernandez?

Africa's biggest modern art gallery opens to visitors

Entry to the Zeitz Mocaa in Cape Town is free at certain times for anyone with an African passport.

The long wait

The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan talks to families searching for loved ones as rescue efforts continue.

'World's busiest crossing' to shut for days

The San Ysidro border crossing is closing for the weekend to enable construction work to go ahead.

France's Macron signs labour reforms in law, defying protests

Protesters have condemned France's new labour laws, but they are a key part of the president's plans.

Syrian activist and journalist daughter 'murdered' in Istanbul

The bodies of Orouba and Halla Barakat were found in their flat in Istanbul, Turkish police say.

Alarm as 'super malaria' spreads in South East Asia

The usual treatments are failing 60% of the time in some regions of Cambodia, scientists say.

Hurricane Maria eye nears Turks and Caicos Islands

The storm remains a dangerous category 3, as Puerto Rico counts the costs of its devastation.

Mexico earthquake: Girl who captivated the nation never existed

The Mexican Navy apologised on Thursday for conflicting reports about survivors.

Erdogan protesters beaten and ejected from New York speech

Violence erupts at a New York hotel as protesters heckle Turkey's leader with chants of "terrorist".

Saipan campaigns for controversial Earhart statue

Doubts surround a Pacific island campaign for a statue of pilot Amelia Earhart.

Neanderthal brains 'grew more slowly'

A new study shows that Neanderthal brains developed more slowly than ours.

In pictures

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans this week.

Pacific threat

Pyongyang threatens a nuclear test in the Pacific - how real is this threat and what would it mean?

'Dotard' Trump?

The 14th Century term has never been so popular after North Korea's leader used it to insult Trump.

Political stink?

South Africa's Helen Zille made the shock revelation, arguing greasy hair is now a status symbol.

Election shift

Sunday's election could see the first far-right party represented in Germany's parliament since WW2.

Kim says 'deranged' Trump shows need for nuclear programme

North Korea's leader says the president's threats have convinced him developing weapons is "correct".

'Dress day' donations pour in after politician's criticism

A politician said asking students to wear a dress for charity was "absurd" but it caused a donations surge.

Kexit? Iraqi Kurdistan referendum explained

It's highly controversial, but these Kurds are adamant they will vote for their own state on Monday.

Deadly fire engulfs Russian hotel

Two people died when the three star Torn House hotel in Rostov-on-Don caught fire.

Philippines protesters burn Duterte effigy

Protesters demand an end to President Duterte's implementation of martial law on the island of Mindanao. They also condemn the violence of the ongoing "war on drugs".

Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez had 'most severe' brain disease

The former New England Patriot the worst case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, his lawyer says.

Mexico earthquake: Death toll rises, as search for survivors goes on

At least 273 people are now known to have died after Tuesday's tremor that toppled many buildings.

Migrant crisis: Dozens feared drowned off Libya coast

At least 50 people are feared drowned after a dinghy reportedly ran out of fuel off the Libyan coast.

Trudeau: Canada failed indigenous people

The prime minister laments Canada's "humiliation, neglect and abuse" of First Nations peoples.

'Decapitated man' Halloween display in Tennessee sparks 911 calls

The stuffed puppet display, of a man decapitated by a garage door, spooked Tennessee residents.

Spain's Gran Canaria battles forest fires

Spanish firefighters battle a huge forest fire on the island of Gran Canaria.

Ancient DNA sheds light on African history

DNA from ancient remains is used to reconstruct thousands of years of population history in Africa.

L'Oreal heiress Lillian Bettencourt dies at 94

The world's wealthiest woman was suffering from dementia and died peacefully at home, her family say.

Kenya election: Poll body delays re-run by nine days

The election commission says it needs more time for reforms after the first vote was voided.

Hurricane leaves 15 dead in Dominica - PM

At least 15 dead and 20 missing on Dominica after Hurricane Maria, the Caribbean island's prime minister says

Mass protest in Philippines over Duterte 'dictatorship'

Thousands protest Philippine president's law-and-order policies, amid drug allegations against his son.

North Korea: Trump slaps fresh sanctions on Pyongyang

The US measures will target individuals and firms, including banks, that trade with North Korea.

Children rescued from rubble of Mexico school

At least 21 children and five adults died as the building collapsed during Tuesday's earthquake.

Ethiopian artists create art from animal bones and bags

Two artists in Ethiopia hope to protect the environment by turning rubbish into art.

'We are at war'

Russian media attack the actor for appearing in a video accusing Moscow of waging "war" on the US.

US police shoot deaf man 'ignoring commands'

Magdiel Sanchez, who is deaf, was shot despite witnesses yelling that he could not hear police.

Mexico earthquake: Why are rescuers clenching their fists?

Why people in Mexico are raising their hands in the air as they search through the rubble.

Catalonia referendum: Protesters gather outside court

The court is mulling the cases of 15 separatist officials arrested as Madrid opposes the referendum.

Bere Island buzzing over mystery lottery win

Only 180 people live on Bere Island, County Cork - and it seems one of them has won £450,000.

Ex-Australia PM Abbot head-butted 'over same sex marriage views'

The Liberal Party politician says the assailant appeared to be a campaigner for same-sex marriage.

Mumbai train gets water ride

A video of a train speeding past a flooded station in Mumbai and splattering everyone on the platform has gone viral.

French chef Sebastien Bras asks to drop Michelin stars

Celebrated chef Sebastien Bras says his restaurant Le Suquet's Michelin stars create huge pressure.

Melania Trump mocked online after anti-bullying speech

The US First Lady's seven-minute speech was a chance to outline her agenda for the next few years.

Iraqi forces launch offensive to retake Hawija from IS

The area, west of Kirkuk, is one of so-called Islamic State's last two strongholds in Iraq.

Florian Philippot: Le Pen's top aide quits National Front

Florian Philippot, who helped the party embrace more liberal values, says he has been "ridiculed".

Rohingya crisis: Rakhine aid boat 'blocked by Myanmar mob'

Buddhist protesters believed the aid was only intended for Rohingya Muslims, an official said.

India girl 'raped by teachers' critical after abortion

Doctors say she suffered brain damage after school staff accused of raping her forced her to abort.

Boeing 747s offered for public auction in China

Cargo jets are being put up for online auction in China after failing to find buyers.

Where is Nambia? President Trump 'invents' African country

Speaking at a UN conference, US President Donald Trump appears to invent a whole new African nation.

'He was the man' - young artists on Basquiat

Young black artists celebrate Jean-Michel Basquiat's impact on art.

Sri Lankan baby farms: Minister admits illegal adoption trade

An investigation by Dutch journalists uncovers thousands of illicit baby sales in the 1980s.

Canada MP sorry for Catherine McKenna 'climate Barbie' remark

Conservative Gerry Ritz apologised over a remark he aimed at environment minister Catherine McKenna.

Catalonia referendum: Spain PM calls for 'escalation' to stop

Mariano Rajoy appeals to Catalan separatists in a televised speech after a day of unrest in Barcelona.

Fed to start unwinding bond portfolio

The Fed will start to reduce its $4.2trn balance sheet in October.

How Angela Merkel rose to power to lead Germany

Angela Merkel has led Germany since 2005 and she is tipped to win a fourth term as chancellor.

Hurricane Maria knocks out power in Puerto Rico

The powerful storm has cut off electricity to 3.5 million people.

Whole of Puerto Rico without power

Hurricane Maria has knocked out power to the entire island of Puerto Rico, home to 3.5m people, officials say

Iranian President Rouhani hits back at Donald Trump's UN speech

In his first speech at the UN on Tuesday, President Trump included Iran among "a small group of rogue regimes".

Catalonia referendum: Protests over raids to halt vote

Spain's government has stepped up efforts to halt an independence vote in Catalonia they call illegal.

Election annulled

Can a new election be held in the time allocated by Kenya's constitution?

Rouhani condemns Trump at UN

Iran's President Rouhani fires back at Trump over nuclear deal in UN speech, saying US actions 'destroy credibility'

Jake LaMotta: Legendary Raging Bull boxer dies at 95

Jake LaMotta, the boxer portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull, has died aged 95, his family says.

Mexico earthquake: Many children killed at primary school

Tuesday's huge quake killed at least 200 people, including children at a school in the capital.

Store lifts ban on 'pillow fort' boy, 12

A New Zealand store had banned the boy for two years but his family say he was "just being a kid".

Kenya's Supreme Court criticises IEBC electoral commission

The presidential election was cancelled because the results were announced before being verified.

Islamic State 'execution' stopped by RAF drone in Syria

This is the moment an RAF drone stopped a public murder staged by so-called Islamic State in Syria.

Time to go?

Protesters want an end to the rule of President Faure Gnassingbé, who succeeded his father in 2005.

India rape: Second uncle held in 10-year-old pregnant child's case

The search for a second suspect began when the baby's DNA did not match that of another uncle in jail.

Saudi Arabia to lift ban on internet calls

Apps such as WhatsApp and Skype had been blocked for failing to comply with "regulations".

Iraqi refugee in Berlin praised for handing over cash find

The 16-year-old Iraqi refugee found thousands of euros in a handbag on the subway.

Catalonia referendum: Spanish raid government buildings

Officers entered key ministries searching for documents linked to a banned independence vote.

Hurricane Maria: Aerial footage shows devastation in Dominica

Fallen trees, flattened building and strewn debris can been seen after the island was hit by Hurricane Maria.

'We are not happy being here'

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have told the BBC's Jonathan Head they would return to Myanmar if it was safe for them to be there.

Trump's first UN speech met with criticism from some leaders

The US president's first key speech at the UN was denounced by some member nations he had singled out.

Russian army rocket 'hits spectators'

A Russian army helicopter has accidentally fired a rocket at bystanders, according to Russian regional news website 66.RU.

Catalonia referendum: Spanish raid on Unipost deals blow to vote

Police discover a mass of documents directly related to the banned independence referendum.

Trump at UN: The 'rogue states' in new axis of evil

George W Bush invented the original list of US enemies - here's who Donald Trump labelled 'rogue states'?

Why are there so many hurricanes?

After Hurricanes Irma, Jose and Maria, David Shukman explains why there have been so many.

Colorado police hunt 'Mad Pooper' jogger

A family says the woman keeps defecating outside their home, even though public toilets are nearby.

Powerful quake hits southern Mexico

The tremor rattled buildings in the capital, Mexico City, and led to the evacuation of buildings.

Youth v experience

Will being "someone different" see Labour's young new leader oust the New Zealand Nationals?

Melania Trump in legal row with English-language school

Lawyers for Melania Trump say a language school in Croatia used her image in an ad without consent.

David Maraga hits back at 'threats' over Kenya election re-run

The Chief Justice is defiant amid violent protests and criticism after he annulled last month's poll.

Kalashnikov inventor gets statue in Russia

A new monument is unveiled of the world famous rifle's late creator in Moscow.

Trump at UN: North Korea's 'Rocket Man on suicide mission'

The US president warns North Korea will be "totally destroyed" if America is forced to defend itself.

Trump warns of 'rogue nation' threat

US President Donald Trump warns of threat from "rogue nations" in debut UN speech, singling out North Korea and Iran

Some Auckland petrol stations run out of fuel after burst pipe

Flights have also been cancelled after a damaged pipeline disrupted supplies to the city.

Hurricane Maria regains strength after battering Dominica

Maria weakened after pounding the island of Dominica but is now back to category five strength.

President Trump speaks at UN

US President Donald Trump speaks at the UN.

BBC reporter tries to question Aung San Suu Kyi over Rohingya crisis

The BBC's Jonah Fisher tries to question Aung San Suu Kyi over Rohingya crisis.

Ukraine women's football clip prompts online sexism row

A Ukrainian TV promotion for a women's football game scores an own goal with many on social media.

Donald Trump to call for more pressure on N Korea in first UN speech

The US president will also criticise Venezuela, Iran and Islamist militants, officials say.

German WW1 U-boat found off Belgian coast

The UB-II type submarine is said to be in good condition and the crew's bodies may still be on board.

Paris climate aim 'still achievable'

The ambitious goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C is still within reach, a study indicates.

Iraqi forces 'attack last IS bastion on Syria border'

Soldiers, police and tribesmen are moving on Ana, one of three IS-held towns in the western desert.

Bolivia governing party challenges Morales' term limit

Governing party lawmakers want President Evo Morales to be able to run again in 2019.

Daca: Nancy Pelosi heckled as 'liar' in Dreamers protest

The Democrat is heckled by protesters taking issue with her recent talks with President Trump over immigration.

Around the world in under 80 days: On a bike.

Mark Beaumont has finished his 80 day round the world cycle in 78 days.

Rohingya crisis: Aung San Suu Kyi to address Myanmar

Myanmar's de facto leader is facing heavy global criticism for her inaction on the growing crisis.

Pyramid selling

Low levels of education have fuelled the spread of illegal and harmful pyramid schemes in rural China.

Food security

Helping communities feed themselves during political and environmental instability.

'Blue Whale' panic

Panic over the rumoured 'suicide challenge' grips India even as internet experts call it a hoax.

Change ahead

Chilean fishing communities tell how their lives changed after their waters became a marine reserve.

'We have nothing'

Miami dodged much of Irma's wrath but the aftermath of the storm has been devastating for the city's poor.

Life goes on

During six years of war, these Girl Guides have kept learning to camp, sing songs and change tyres.

Scout Schultz's father asks: 'Why did you kill my son?'

"Shoot me!" cries an LGBT student activist at Georgia Tech shortly before he is fatally gunned down by police. The parents of Scout Schultz, 21, want answers.

Yemen war: What happened to Saleem?

It has been a year since starving Saleem became the face of Yemen's suffering. But where is he now?

British war bride and Canada groom die within hours of each other

They met outside London in 1941 and died in different wards of the same Canadian hospital.

Stanislav Petrov, who averted possible nuclear war, dies at 77

Ex-Soviet officer Stanislav Petrov reported a possible 1983 US missile launch as a false alarm.

Norway jails top policeman for smuggling hashish

Eirik Jensen led a unit tasked with fighting organised crime in the capital Oslo.

Maria an 'extremely dangerous' hurricane

Maria strengthens to a category four storm as it nears western Caribbean islands

Hurricane Maria threatens British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands, still trying to get back on its feet after Irma, is now threatened by Maria.

Huge Russian war games under way

A military exercise involving thousands of troops is provoking suspicion from some Nato countries.

Kenyan voting system 'won't be ready'

The voting system cannot be installed in time for October's election re-run, its maker says.

Egypt mass trial sees hundreds imprisoned over 2013 protests

Egypt has sentenced hundreds of people to jail - 43 of them for life - in its latest mass trial.

Cyclist Mark Beaumont breaks around the world record

The 34-year-old took just 80 days to complete the 18,000-mile route - breaking the record by 44 days.

Canada unveils its first US Civil War monument

Although officially neutral, more than 7,000 Canadians died fighting in the US Civil War.

Egypt social media users mock college flag ceremony

Egypt's decision to have college students salute the flag prompts online mockery.

Geneva: 500 euro notes found flushed down toilets

Geneva prosecutors are looking at why a mystery person flushed 500 euro notes away.

North Korea says sanctions will accelerate nuclear programme

Pyongyang says that international pressure will only make it accelerate its nuclear programme.

Donald Trump: The UN has not reached its potential

The US president uses his first UN address to call for reform and an end to business-as-usual.

Venezuelan charged over Supreme Court helicopter attack

A lone helicopter dropped grenades on the Supreme Court in Caracas in June and then disappeared.

Textbook revolution

New Turkish school textbooks omit evolution but include the idea of "jihad" - provoking a row.

Chinese sex doll rental service suspended amid controversy

A Chinese firm offering sex dolls for rent pulls the service after criticism from authorities.

Iraqi Kurdish referendum must be suspended - Iraqi PM

Iraq's prime minister formally demands the suspension of the Kurdish independence referendum.

Kevin Hart: I was being blackmailed over 'sexually suggestive' video

The comedian apologises to his pregnant wife and his children after claiming after making a "bad error of judgement".

St Louis: More than 80 arrested in Sunday protests

The city sees a third night of violent clashes after a police officer was cleared of murder.

'Template for world peace'

Zannah Mustapha helped to negotiate the Chibok girls' release and runs a free school for displaced children.

China and India water 'dispute' after border stand-off

China stops giving India crucial data for 'technical reasons' but is providing it to Bangladesh.

German trial over pensioner left to die in bank branch

Three people stand trial in Germany for not helping a critically ill pensioner at a bank branch.

Shanghai demolishes 'nail house' blocking road and traffic

After holding out for 14 years, the house blocking traffic on a wide road is finally making way.

UK tourist in Venice hands big euro find to police

A 67-year-old British woman discovers a bag with thousands of euros in Venice and hands it to police.

Theresa May visits Canada for post-Brexit trade talks

The PM and Justin Trudeau will also discuss a trade row that could threaten jobs in Northern Ireland.

Rolling Stone magazine up for sale

The 50 year-old publication, famed for covering music and popular culture, is to be sold as publishing industry struggles.

Strong women

Reese Witherspoon says "it's been an incredible year for women on television" at this year's awards.

Rhino horn smuggled as jewellery

Rhino horn is being processed into bangles, beads and bracelets, a charity's investigation reveals.

New Zealand jet fuel shortage leaves passengers stranded

Flights have been grounded at the country's busiest airport after a burst pipe hit fuel supplies.

Snapchat blocks Al Jazeera in Saudi Arabia

Snapchat has been caught up in an international row between Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

The Handmaid's Tale wins main Emmy awards

Brit Charlie Brooker also wins two awards for San Junipero, an episode of his Black Mirror series

Armed LGBT student Scout Schultz shot dead by Atlanta police

The shooting of the leader of the Pride Alliance at Georgia's university is now being investigated.

Powerful storm kills eight in Romania

At least 67 people are also hurt, as some areas in the west are left without water and electricity.

One theme park's trick to cut rollercoaster queues

A theme park in The Netherlands is about to begin an experiment designed to stop people having to queue for rides. Anna Holligan boarded a rollercoaster to find out more.

State in the making?

A independence vote is coming, but it will not lead to a state - yet, says Michael Knights.

Success story

Without it, companies in the sharing economy might not have grown as successfully as they have.

Trump at UN General Assembly: Three key points

Donald Trump is to make his debut at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday: Will he listen or lecture?

BBC launches services for Ethiopia and Eritrea

The BBC World Service launches websites in three new languages as part of its biggest expansion since the 1940s.

Tackling hate

It's called "NetzDG" and critics worry that it will push social networks to delete posts - even if they are entirely legal.

Mexican women march to highlight anti-female violence

Thousands of Mexicans took to the streets in different cities after the killing of a student.

European live animal trade raises major welfare concerns

Animals are suffering from heat, thirst and hunger in transit across Europe, the BBC finds.

Engineers relocate 2,000-tonne Shanghai temple hall

The main hall of a 135-year-old Buddhist temple in Shanghai has been moved 30m (100ft).

Caribbean islands prepare for Hurricane Maria

The hurricane is following roughly the same path as Irma, which devastated islands last week.

Toronto Film Festival: 'Three Billboards' wins top prize

The festival's top prize is seen as a significant boost to a film's chances in awards season.

US says it is considering closing its embassy in Cuba

Diplomatic suffered health problem blamed by Washington on a sonic attack, which Cuba denies.

Paris climate deal: Trump open to staying in, Tillerson says

The US secretary of state backs up reports Mr Trump may soften his stance on the climate pact.

Rohingya crisis: No compromising, says Myanmar army chief

The army chief insists that Rohingya people, who are fleeing violence, have no roots in the country.

Denmark men's team offer wages to women after pay dispute

Denmark's men's football team offer £60,000 to the women's side as their pay dispute with the Danish Football Association continues.

Serbia's gay PM is first in region to attend pride parade

Belgrade's gay pride parades were banned for years after one was disrupted by violent protesters.

France acid attack: US tourists assaulted in Marseille

An unbalanced woman arrested at Marseille station is suspected of staging the attack, reports say.

Hong Kong: Man dies at haunted house attraction

The 21-year-old was found unconscious five minutes after entering a ride called Buried Alive.

Did Taiwan police and paramedics leave migrant worker to die?

Footage of paramedics failing to help a fatally wounded Vietnamese man prompts outrage in Taiwan.

North Korea: South Korea sees fall in defectors

The fall is thought to be a result of tighter surveillance and reinforced border security.

Syria war: Russia denies hitting SDF force in Deir al-Zour

Moscow denies claims its planes struck US-backed fighters in the eastern Deir al-Zour province.

Ryanair cancels flights after 'messing up' pilot holidays

The budget airline is cancelling 40-50 flights every day for the next six weeks.

Pakistan by-election: Sharif family contests Lahore seat

Long queues form outside polling stations to vote in the seat vacated by former PM Nawaz Sharif.

Hamas seeks new talks with rivals Fatah

The militant group that rules Gaza is seeking reconciliation with Fatah after a 10-year feud.

Rohingya crisis: 'Last chance' for Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar's de facto leader must act to stop "absolutely horrible" tragedy, the UN chief tells the BBC.

St Louis police killing: Fresh protest breaks out in city

Demonstrators rally for a second day after white ex-officer is cleared of murdering a black suspect.

Pro-Trump rally: 'The value of free speech is under assault'

Trump supporters attended a rally in the American capital to 'defend American values'.

Paris climate deal: US denies it will stay in accord

Reports say the US will no longer withdraw from the Paris deal or will change its approach.

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Cold War crime

How the East German secret police caught a young man who wrote letters to the BBC during the Cold War.

'Not a gang'

Washington DC is used to marches - but the latest protesters to descend on the capital may have made passersby look twice.

Kuala Lumpur school fire: Seven arrests after fatal blaze

Police said there was "teasing" between pupils and the suspects before the fire started.

Ukraine: Parents protest against deaths at children's camp

Footage shows parents protesting in Odessa, Ukraine, over a deadly fire at a children's camp.

Narcos location scout shot dead in central Mexico

The veteran scout was searching for new locations for the crime drama in central Mexico.

DR Congo security forces shoot dead Burundi 'refugees'

More than 30 were killed during a protest against plans to send them home, activists say.

Zanzibar arrests 20 over homosexuality

The 20 were arrested in a hotel where they were receiving training about HIV/Aids schemes.

St Louis police killing: 30 arrests after acquittal protests

Demonstrators clash with police after white ex-officer is cleared of murdering a black suspect.

Koala 'hitches' ride under car wheel arch

She survived a 16km (10-mile) car journey, clinging to the axle of a four-wheel drive near Adelaide.

Five Fingers for Marseilles hits Toronto International Film Festival