Abounding Opportunities

In a controversial move, the Philippines issues birthday stamps for late dictator Ferdinand Marcos.

Miss Peru contestants stand up to violence

The beauty pageant stars give measurements of a different kind to highlight violence against women in Peru.

Ksenia Sobchak: The woman running against Putin for president

Ksenia Sobchak says she's running to be Russia's president next year. But who is she?

Utah nurse gets $500,000 in blood arrest row

Alex Wubbels was held for not allowing police to take a blood sample from an unconscious patient.

Catalan independence: Spain high court summons dismissed leader

Carles Puigdemont and 13 former colleagues are summoned to appear in a Madrid court this week.

Miss Peru Pageant turns into gender violence protest

Women competing in the Miss Universe contest highlight gender violence, not body statistics.

Battle of Beersheba charge recreated for centenary

Israeli, Australian and New Zealand leaders mark the 100-year anniversary of a World War One battle.

Czech grooves

How a small company in the Czech Republic became the world's biggest maker of vinyl records.

Albania's difficult journey

How Albania is slowly uncovering evidence of thousands of political executions.

'Holy Death'

Duncan Tucker reports from Guadalajara on why people worship the Mexican death "saint", Santa Muerte.

Jollof dried-fish sushi

Ijeoma Ndukwe asks if Nigerians will ever consider their own dishes worth paying a lot of money for.

How DR Congo's wooden bikes drive profit in Goma

Locals joke that if you marry a "chukudu" driver, then you'll never go hungry.

Hair raising

At least 40 women have reported being attacked and having their hair chopped off.

New York attacker was 'screaming in the street'

Eyewitnesses speak of shots being fired and panic as police confronted the New York attacker.

Footage shows New York suspect tackled by police

The truck driver ploughed into cyclists before hitting a school bus and shooting with an imitation gun.

'Naked Weinstein asked me for a massage'

Sophie Morris alleges the film producer harassed her when she was 19 years old. Weinstein has "unequivocally denied" any allegations of non-consensual sex.

New York terror attack: Bodies and bikes lying on the street

An eyewitness filmed the moments after a driver ploughed into cyclists in a bike lane in Manhattan.

New York attack: Mayor Bill de Blasio says 'we will be undeterred'

Bill de Blasio says the deadly attack will not break the city's spirit.

New York truck attack: Police at scene in Manhattan

A suspect is arrested after a truck was driven along a New York cycle lane, killing at least eight people.

Social media firms under scrutiny for 'Russian meddling’

Facebook, Twitter and Google appear in Washington to discuss Russian influence during the 2016 election.

Casualties reported after New York 'attack'

A suspect is arrested after people are reportedly mown down and shot by a car driver.

Arrest warrant issued for US actress Rose McGowan

Police say traces of narcotics were found on belongings left on an airplane in January.

Kenya election: Raila Odinga rejects 'sham' repeat vote

The Kenyan opposition leader though made no mention a legal challenge to the outcome.

Kevin Spacey: Netflix halts House of Cards production

The show, which already said it would end after its sixth season, is now suspending all production.

Thalys train attack: Belgium charges two over foiled 2015 shooting

The pair are charged with being part of "the activities of a terrorist group", Belgian prosecutors said.

George Papadopoulos: Trump trashes 'low level' indicted aide

The president says his former adviser George Papadopoulos was a "low level volunteer" and "liar".

Russians' DNA taken by foreign agents, Kremlin says

Russia says it wants to know why foreign labs are collecting and analysing Russians' DNA.

Las Vegas shooting survivors die in car crash fireball

The Carvers ran from a hail of gunfire in Las Vegas, only to die outside their California home.

Airbnb customer allegedly murdered in Melbourne

Three men are in custody charged with murder, and one is also accused of rape.

House swept away by raging floods in New Hampshire

A house in the US state of New Hampshire was destroyed Monday after being swept into the raging river torrent in a deluge. The owner is not thought to have been at home.

Reformation: Four things about the 500th anniversary celebrations

As a special religious service takes place, here's what you need to know about Tuesday's anniversary events.

Kevin Spacey: Special Emmy award withdrawn after assault allegations

The actor will no longer receive the International Emmy award in November.

Mogadishu bombings: Daytime ban on trucks to stop attacks

The ban comes after the Somali capital was rocked by two deadly attacks in a fortnight.

US sailors' rescue: Doubts emerge over survival story

The US Coast Guard says that neither Jennifer Appel nor Tasha Fuiava used their emergency beacon.

Unethical request?

A filmmaker touched off a debate in Pakistan revolving around one question - can a Facebook friend request be considered harassment?

Pakistan bride charged over 'poisoned milk' killings

A new bride faces murder charges after her husband and 12 relatives die from poisoned milk.

Sacked Catalan leader not seeking asylum

Catalonia's sacked president Carles Puigdemont says he has not travelled to Belgium to seek asylum

Many victims in Kabul blast - reports

An explosion in the Afghan capital causes many casualties in diplomatic zone, reports say.

India uncles convicted of raping and impregnating child, aged 10

The girl was raped by two uncles and the second uncle's DNA matched her baby's.

John Kelly: US Civil War caused by 'lack of compromise'

President Trump's chief of staff General John Kelly was speaking to Fox News when he made the remarks.

Syrian man 'planned bomb attack' in Germany

A Syrian man arrested in north-east Germany had planned a bomb attack, police say.

Iraq 'to take control of Kurdistan border crossings'

The government is asserting more authority after last month's controversial independence referendum.

On the rails

Mumbai's local trains are the lifeline of the city, but riding on them is not for the faint of heart.

Harvey Weinstein kicked out of Producers Guild of America

The movie mogul receives a lifetime ban following reports of "decades of reprehensible conduct".

French economy maintains healthy growth

GDP grew 0.5% in the third quarter, driven by higher household consumption and rising investment.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui: Bollywood actor recalls 'kiss and tell' book

An Ordinary Life contained vivid details of the actor's relationships with ex-girlfriends.

Netflix ends House of Cards amid sex claim against Kevin Spacey

The video streaming company said it was "deeply troubled" by actor Anthony Rapp's abuse allegation.

Australia Senate's Stephen Parry 'may be UK citizen'

Stephen Parry will become the sixth politician to lose office if his British status is confirmed.

How a former Miss Liberia became an entrepreneur

Former Miss Liberia and now entrepreneur, Patrice Juah gives us her tips for success.

Japan man held over bodies and severed heads in flat

Police arrested a man after finding body parts, including two heads stored in a cooler, in his flat.

Singapore python tries to eat 'petrified' pet cockatoo

The 1.5m (5ft) long snake was found in a Singapore home coiled around a pet cockatoo's cage.

Catalonia's castells: Children scramble up human towers

Whatever you do, don't look down! Building human towers is a big tradition in Catalonia.

Manus Island: Refugees refuse to leave Australia centre

Men held by Australia in Papua New Guinea file legal action, saying their human rights are at risk.

Manafort's indictment: Where did all the money go?

President Trump's former campaign chair was indicted on 12 charges, including conspiracy against the US.

Russia-linked posts 'reached' 126m Facebook users in US

Facebook says 80,000 posts linked to Russia were produced before and after the US election in 2016.

Checking in at Singapore's new airport terminal

At Singapore's Changi Airport, passengers using its new Terminal 4 can check in and board without having to talk to counter staff.

The Balfour Declaration

A century on from the momentous document, a BBC journalist makes a personal visit to the Holy Land.

'It hurts you know'

A recent court ruling has got South Africans of all ages discussing the merits, and otherwise, of smacking children, as the BBC's Pumza Fihlani reports.

'Pay-to-play'

The social media giant is accused of making it harder to see news stories, with disastrous results.

Comeback woman

Kimiko Date was the first Asian female tennis player to be ranked in the world's top 10.

Venezuela: Leading opposition parties will boycott December vote

Leaders from three leading parties say the election system favours President Nicolás Maduro's party.

Papua New Guinea closure

An Australian-run detention centre on Papua New Guinea is scheduled to close on Tuesday.

Benghazi attack: US captures man in Libya over 2012 raid

Mustafa al-Imam is accused of taking part in the attack that killed four US citizens at a compound.

Man 'who plotted to kill Putin' wounded, wife killed in Ukraine

Adam Osmayev is hurt and his wife Amina Okuyeva killed after their car is shot at in Ukraine.

Spacey under fire after sex assault claim

The actor publicly announced he was gay after allegations of sexual assault.

Catalan independence: Carles Puigdemont in Belgium, lawyer says

Sacked President Puigdemont hires a lawyer after a Spanish prosecutor calls for rebellion charges.

Spacey: Filmmaker Gould says gay community 'offended'

The way Kevin Spacey chose to come out has "upset" a lot of people, says filmmaker Carol Gould.

Wall of Grief: Putin opens first Soviet victims memorial

Russia's leader honours victims of Soviet-era crimes but some accuse him of continuing repression.

Outcry over Russia teenage model's death after Shanghai show

The Chinese agency that represented Vlada Dzyuba, 14, denies claims she died from overwork.

Judge blocks Trump's transgender military ban

President Trump's reasons for banning transgender personnel are not based on fact, a judge rules.

Trump adviser George Papadopolous lied about Russian links

He admits trying to impede an inquiry into links between the 2016 Trump campaign and Russia.

Rape claims hit Islam scholar Tariq Ramadan in France

Oxford professor Tariq Ramadan dismisses the allegations by two women as "slander".

South Africans holds #BlackMonday protests over farm murders

White farmers in South Africa block motorways in a protest against murders, they call #BlackMonday.

Surfing in Iceland's breaking waves

Heidar Logi is one of a small group of surfers who brave the freezing waters of Iceland.

US journalist fired for alleged harassment

Veteran journalist Mark Halperin is let go by NBC News and MSNBC after sexual harassment claims.

The 'witches' who are board of brooms

These women from Portland, Oregon, have a trick up their sleeves for Halloween.

Kenyatta declared winner of Kenya election

Uhuru Kenyatta is declared winner of Kenya's disputed presidential poll, despite four opposition areas not having voted.

Aid reaches starving Syria civilians

Aid for 40,000 people finally reaches starving civilians in Eastern Ghouta, last rebel-held enclave near Damascus.

North Korea: Fresh test could trigger radioactive leak, South says

A new nuclear test could cause a massive collapse and a leak of radioactive material, South Korea warns.

Kim Wall death: Danish inventor Madsen admits dismembering journalist

Peter Madsen says he dismembered the Swedish journalist aboard his submarine but denies killing her.

Row over German high-speed train called Anne Frank

German rail operator DB defends naming a train after the young Holocaust victim amid criticism.

Ex-Trump aide 'faces charges over Russia'

President Trump's ex-campaign manager Paul Manafort to face charges in Russia inquiry, reports say.

Catalan leaders face rebellion charge

Spain's chief prosecutor announces charges including rebellion against Catalan leaders behind declaration of independence.

Record surge in atmospheric CO2 seen in 2016

CO2 in the Earth's atmosphere jumped to a record high in 2016, says the World Meteorological Organization.

Houston Astros beat LA Dodgers to move to brink of first World Series title

The Houston Astros clinch a thrilling 13-12 extra-innings win over LA Dodgers to move to within one win of a first World Series title.

Catalonia independence: Spain to take control of Catalan institutions

The Catalan leader may face arrest as Madrid imposes measures stripping the region of its autonomy.

Chris Gayle: Cricketer wins Sydney defamation case

An Australian publisher made false claims that the cricketer exposed himself, a jury finds.

Lightning storm blazes across Queensland skies

Severe storms bring a spectacle - and more than 176,000 lightning strikes - to east Australia.

Kevin Spacey apologises over Anthony Rapp 'sexual advance' claim

The Hollywood star is accused of making sexual advances towards a child actor 30 years ago.

AFL player Broad sorry for sharing topless woman photo

Australian football player Nathan Broad sent the image, which went viral, without the woman's consent.

Australia warned as refugee centre closes

Australia must handle refugees held at Manus Island who do not wish to stay, Papua New Guinea says.

Plane tries to land in Austria storm... takes off again

The flight makes a last-minute change in the stormy weather at Salzburg airport.

Charity giver

Since buying a winning ticket in 2013, Rachel Lapierre has used most of her winnings to run her own charity.

Catalonia independence: Puigdemont 'could run if not in jail'

Madrid says Carles Puigdemont could stand for re-election - provided he has not been imprisoned.

Strong storms kill five in Germany, Poland and Czech Republic

Flooding, power cuts and traffic disruptions affect Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic.

Rainbow paint job to 'cheer up' people in Kabul

Can painting buildings bright colours raise people's morale in a part of the world ravaged by decades of war?

The Americans who can't read

The US has more citizens who are illiterate than many of its developed counterparts. Why is that?

India: Separated twin 'opens eyes' four days after surgery

One of the boys has responded to simple commands four days after their historic surgery.

Creating low-cost luxury modular homes

The modular or flat-pack home - often associated with low-cost accommodation - is being transformed by a Filipino entrepreneur.

Knitting 'knockers' for Kenyan breast cancer survivors

Meet the knitting group helping Kenyan women with breast cancer.

Syrian refugee artist: How coming to UK changed my life

Hasan Abdalla says his positive experiences in the UK compared to Syria completely redefined his artwork.

'My fans saved my life'

The lifting of US sanctions after two decades brings hope to cancer patients and crippled businesses.

Fighting talk

Members of the US congress are examining the president's authority to prosecute war.

IS's last stand in Syria: The crisis in Deir al-Zour

Some 350,000 people have fled their homes in Deir al-Zour, where Islamic State fighters are cornered.

Political drama

It's just like House of Cards. Or maybe Game of Thrones. Trump-Russia is the only drama that matters.

Saudi Arabia to allow women into sports stadiums

Families will be allowed into three stadiums in the latest move towards giving women more freedom.

US Navy Seals 'investigated for murder over Mali army death'

Reports say the death of a 34-year-old US army officer in Mali is being investigated as a murder.

Barcelona rally: 'I feel forgotten by Catalan government'

Demonstrators at a huge Barcelona rally speak passionately about their wish to stay part of Spain.

Kim Jong-un makes visit to cosmetics firm with wife

North Korea's leader takes a break from military sites to inspect a beauty firm with his wife.

Trump rages on Twitter at Clinton and Russia inquiry 'witch hunt'

His Twitter outburst comes amid reports of an imminent arrest in the Russian collusion inquiry.

Puerto Rico governor: Scrap Whitefish energy grid deal

The White House has already distanced itself from the contract, awarded without a public bid process.

Firefighters rescue dog from ravine in Italy

Tobby fell into the 25-metre pit during a walk in the woods.

Mogadishu bombings: Top Somali officials fired over deadly blasts

The police chief and the head of intelligence are sacked after bombs killed 27 people in Mogadishu.

WTA Finals: Caroline Wozniacki beats Venus Williams to win season finale

Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki beats Venus Williams to claim the biggest title of her career at the WTA Finals in Singapore.

Islamic State would have banned this wedding in Syria

But it's going ahead following the defeat of so-called Islamic State in the Syrian city of Raqqa.

Ashes of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej enshrined

It ends a year of official mourning for the monarch, who died aged 88.

Emmanuel Macron asks a seven-year-old boy about his career plans

President Macron was on a visit to French Guiana when he got talking to a local boy.

Thailand enshrines ashes of King Bhumibol Adulyadej

The year of official mourning for the monarch, who died aged 88, is due to end at midnight.

Iceland election: Independence Party 'still has most seats'

Prime Minister Benediktsson's party appears to have won most seats with 81% of the vote counted.

Catalonia independence: Huge pro-Spain rally in Barcelona

Many protesters brought signs calling for sacked Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont to be jailed.

Missing Russian helicopter found in Norway Arctic sea

Wreckage is located by Norwegian authorities after the helicopter crashed in the sea off Svalbard.

Iraqi Kurdish leader Massoud Barzani 'to resign'

His expected departure comes amid growing fallout from the region's independence referendum.

DR Congo's Kasai conflict: 'Millions face starvation without aid'

The UN food agency head says hundreds of thousands of children could die in the coming months.

Trump ally Roger Stone suspended from Twitter

The former Trump adviser sent abusive and homophobic tweets to journalists on Twitter.

Myanmar: Foreign journalists charged over parliament drone flight

A Malaysian, Singaporean and two others face import charges after flying a drone near parliament.

'Bloody hour': Israeli bar discount for women on period

The "bloody hour" is a show of solidarity with women and a means to spark debate, the creators say.

US Cuba: Allegations of sonic attacks 'totally false'

Claims of attacks on diplomats are a "political manipulation" aimed at hurting ties, Havana says.

Me too

Shaimaa Khalil remembers the first time she was groped as a child in Egypt.

Reformation leader

The Reformation shattered the authority of the Catholic Church, but there are signs that divisions have finally been set aside.

Culture or caricature

One school board sent a checklist to parents to help them navigate the celebration.

Nazi in a sari

Savitri Devi, a devotee of Aryanism, once seemed destined to fade into obscurity. Not any more.

Thumbs up

With unemployment soaring, Prineville, Oregon, feared extinction. Then a mysterious email arrived.

Catalonia: Spanish flags and what they mean

The independence bid by Catalonia has seen a surge of flags being bought by people by way of showing their political views. So what are Spain's flags and what do they mean?

Is this the 'cheap' solution to Nairobi's housing crisis?

Shipping containers are being turned into homes in Kenya.

Holiday home

The 2CV is a vintage French car. But it is the car of choice for taxi drivers in the African island of Madagascar.

Catalan crisis: Carles Puigdemont 'welcome' to run in poll

Spain's government says Carles Puigdemont has a right to continue in politics and stand in new polls.

Barack Obama called for jury duty in Illinois and plans to serve

The former US president has been summoned in Illinois and plans to serve, a court official says.

Chimpanzees among 33 breeds selected for special protection

The Convention of Migratory Species includes chimpanzees, leopards and vultures on its list.

Brazil Amazon: Troops deployed after attack on federal buildings

The authorities say hundreds of illegal gold miners acted in revenge after their boats were seized.

Harvey Weinstein claims: Sopranos actress Sciorra alleges rape

Annabella Sciorra and Daryl Hannah are the latest actresses to level accusations against the mogul.

Madrid crowds protest Catalan independence

Demonstrators have gathered in Madrid to call for a united Spain.

Trouble down under

William Summers' investigative skills resulted in Australia's deputy prime minister losing his seat.

Explosions rock Somali capital

Somali capital rocked by two explosions in quick succession, two weeks after huge bomb killed more than 350 people

Tanzania deports lawyers accused of 'promoting homosexuality'

Police in Dar es Salaam accuse the group of 'promoting homosexuality' - a charge the lawyers deny.

Greek man arrested over letter bombs sent to EU officials

The man was held in connection with devices sent to senior EU officials and the former Greek PM.

Catalan ex-leader vows to resist takeover

Sacked Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont calls for democratic opposition to direct rule from Spain's government

Asia's largest gay pride parade held in Taiwan

Taiwan's LGBT community are celebrating progress towards gay marriage and equality rights.

Caimans helped out of a sticky situation in Brazil

Animals have got stuck in mud after searching for relief from Brazil's prolonged drought.

Iceland election: Voters go to polls after paedophile row

The country's second snap election in a year comes amid voter distrust following several scandals.

Paul Newman's watch sells for record $18m at auction

The watch was given to him by his wife Joanne Woodward as they filmed the 1969 movie Winning.

Mattis: North Korea nuclear threat accelerating

The US defence chief warns Pyongyang would face a "massive response" if it used nuclear weapons.

Alejandro Inarritu: Carne y Arena awarded special Oscar

The Revenant director is awarded a special Oscar for virtual reality installation Carne y Arena.

Syria conflict: Siege leaves children starving near Damascus

Children living in a besieged area near the capital Damascus face a daily struggle for food.

Catalonia independence: Spain strips police chief of powers

Catalonia's police chief is stripped of his powers, hours after direct rule was imposed by Madrid.

Trump-Russia investigation: First charges filed, reports say

It is not clear who is being targeted in Robert Mueller's investigation, US media reports say.

Growth pill

The road building project may spur employment but growth, but tardy execution could come in the way.

Former Guatemala leader Otto Pérez Molina to face trial

He is accused of taking millions of dollars in bribes in a scheme involving the customs service.

Crowded island

An explosion in tourism has saved Iceland's economy. But in a country of just 300,000 people, how much tourism is too much?

Facebook to disclose more on political ads

Political advertisers will have to verify their identity and their posts will carry a disclosure.

Spread too thinly

Shoppers in France have noticed butter disappearing from supermarket shelves. Is there a crisis?

100 Women: 'Cheerleading is not just for women'

Despite movie stereotypes, there are very few all-female cheerleading teams in Brazil.

Hunger strike

They say the state must spend much more on healthcare and raise staff wages.

100mph joyrider's age shocks US police

The stolen car was driven at 100mph before it crashed and officers found who was behind the wheel.

HIV-positive Italian Valentino Talluto jailed for infecting 30 women

Prosecutors say Valentino Talluto intended to "sow death" after meeting women on the internet.

Trump teases Halloween trick-or-treaters

"You have no weight problems, that's the good news," the president tells costumed children.

Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving

As part of his plea bargain, the 41-year-old golfer must undergo drug treatment.

Catalonia independence: Spanish PM dissolves Catalan parliament

Spain's PM Mariano Rajoy begins imposing direct rule over Catalonia after its push for independence.

Weinstein accuser Rose McGowan: 'It's time to rise'

The US actress speaks out following her accusations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.

Ghana investigation after child rape 'pardon'

Campaigners say the case demonstrates a culture in Ghana that shields sex attackers.

White House distances itself from Puerto Rico power contract

The statement comes as federal authorities express "significant concerns" about the contract.

Madonna faces social media backlash over Rio police photo

Pop star posts controversial snap with military police, taken two days after Spanish tourist shot dead.

JFK files: The key points about the 1963 assassination

As 2,800 files on the assassination of President Kennedy are examined, here's what you need to know.

Burundi leaves International Criminal Court amid row

It accuses the International Criminal Court of deliberately targeting Africans for prosecution.

Artificial intelligence smart enough to fool Captcha security check

Researchers developed an algorithm that imitates how the human brain responds to these visual clues.

South Korea professor 'mentally stressed' comfort women

Survivors react angrily to an academic's suggestion that some wartime sex slaves were not coerced.

Headscarf row: German university lecturer 'humiliates' Muslim

Students walk out in protest after lecturer suggests a Muslim woman should remove her headscarf.

Catalan parliament declares independence from Spain

The Catalan regional parliament votes to declare independence from Spain.

Catalan parliament declares independence from Spain

The move comes as the Spanish government is on the brink of imposing direct rule on the region.

Bold claim

Have Russian air support and Syrian forces really reclaimed 500,000 sq km of territory from IS?

Israel honours first recognised Arab Holocaust saviour

Egyptian doctor Mohamed Helmy risked his life to help a Jewish family in Berlin during WWII.

Japan teen 'forced to dye hair black' for school

The 18-year-old says her school made her dye her naturally-brown hair black.

Danish companies queue to grow cannabis

Businesses are already applying to grow the plant when medicinal cannabis becomes legal next year.

Russia holds nuclear-capable missile tests

President Putin pressed the launch button for four missiles in the exercise, the Kremlin said.

Harvey Weinstein sues former company over personal records

The film producer claims The Weinstein Company has denied his lawyer's request for documents.

George Bush Snr faces third accusation of groping

A British-born author says the ex-president "squeezed my butt hard" with her husband standing nearby.

Hawaiian city to fine 'phone zombies'

Crossing the road while looking at a mobile phone will land pedestrians in one US city in trouble.

Paris removes 'sugar daddy' advert

A dating site offering to help students in Paris find a "sugar daddy" to fund their studies causes outrage.

Clashes mar Macron's French Guiana visit

A protest over social deprivation turns violent in the French South American territory.

Equatorial Guinea VP Teodorin Obiang sentenced in France

The son of Equatorial Guinea's president gets a suspended jail term for corruption - in absentia.

South Africa coffin case: White farmers receive jail terms

Two white farmers are sentenced to more than 10 years each for forcing a black man into a coffin.

Kenya election: Turnout under 34% amid opposition boycott

Fewer than 34% of voters took part in Thursday's repeat presidential election, officials say.

El Capitan climbing record smashed

Brad Gobright and Jim Reynolds break the speed climbing record for El Capitan.

Indian surgeons separate twins joined at the head

Two-year-old boys Jaga and Kalia underwent 16 hours of surgery, and are now in intensive care.

US sailors rescued after five months adrift in Pacific

Two US mariners and their two dogs are rescued by the US Navy after a voyage from Hawaii went wrong.

Hong Kong Exchange trading floor closes for good

After 31 years, the lights will go out as the Hong Kong Exchange shifts to electronic trading only.

Barnaby Joyce: Australia deputy PM disqualified from office

Barnaby Joyce and four others were wrongly elected because they held dual citizenship, a court says.

Catalan crisis: Spain Senate to vote on emergency powers

Spain's Senate is due to curb the region's powers, as the Catalan parliament debates its options.

Louisiana shooting: Suspect arrested after deadly US campus attack

Police detain a student in connection with an attack at a Louisiana university that left two dead.

Australian indigenous leaders criticise rejection of 'voice'

Aboriginal leaders criticise a government decision not to support a "voice" to parliament.

100 Women: 'We invaded the football pitch to win the right to play'

These girls found a solution when the boys in their school didn't want to play football with them.

Kenya Election: Two very different voter experiences

As Kenya's presidential election re-run is marred by isolated clashes, Africa Editor Fergal Keane visits two polling stations.

Job losses

Online shoppers want cheap, fast deliveries so distribution warehouses are automating but at a cost in jobs.

Catalonia violence

Which side is correct in the claims and counter-claims of violence at the Catalan referendum?

North Korea to release captured South Korean fishermen

North Korea says it will free a South Korean boat and crew seized six days ago in its waters.

100 Women: Rugby for lesbians in South Africa

Meet the women using sport and poetry to change the way they're viewed.

Australia dual citizenship saga: Politicians to learn fate

Seven politicians, including Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce, could be disqualified from office.

Expensive 'mistake'

The nation's largest infrastructure project, a broadband network, has drawn complaints and ridicule.

Trump authorises release of JFK files

Nearly 3,000 files on the assassination are released, but the president blocks publication of others.

Assad forces behind deadly Sarin attack - UN

President Assad's Syrian regime was responsible for a Sarin gas attack in April which killed more than 80 people, UN says.

JFK files: What will documents reveal about Kennedy's killer?

Classified documents on President Kennedy's assassination are due to be released. What will we learn?

Pope's tough question for International Space Station crew

The International Space Station crew are asked some tricky questions in a video call with Pope Francis.

Opioid crisis: Trump shares brother's fatal addiction story

President Trump warns about the perils of addiction with a story about his tragic alcoholic brother.

Dinosaur sported 'bandit mask'

A dinosaur from China had a "bandit mask" pattern in its feathers, analysis of a well-preserved fossil has shown.

No clear road ahead

Kenya faces continuing uncertainty after a run-off vote marred by boycotts and violence, the BBC's Alastair Leithead says.

Whitefish Energy regrets Twitter spat with San Juan mayor

The company seemed to threaten to pull workers from Puerto Rico's capital in a row with the mayor.

Canadian judge calls sex assault victim 'overweight'

The Quebec court judge made comments about the victim's body and "pretty face".

Russian helicopter lost off Svalbard in Arctic Norway

Eight Russians are feared dead after their Mi-8 helicopter crashed in the sea off Svalbard.

Trump to declare opioid crisis a 'public health emergency'

The directive falls short of Mr Trump's pledge to declare a national emergency, state officials say.

Twitter bans RT and Sputnik ads amid election interference fears

The social media platform will no longer accept adverts from Russia Today or Sputnik.

George Bush Senior's second apology after sex assault claims

The 93-year-old says he was simply trying to put people "at ease" during photo calls.

Man arrested in Hungary over contract murder claims

Man known as 'Pakistani Butcher' and wanted by Interpol over 70 murders is arrested in Hungary.

Iraq rejects Kurdish offer to 'freeze' independence

The government says it will only accept the cancellation of last month's referendum result.

ECB to taper €60bn bond buying programme

From January the European Central Bank will halve its bond-buying programme.

Amnesty's Turkey chief Kilic denies terror links at trial

Turkey accuses a top human rights activist of plotting against the president.

Nazi forums closed as Reddit purges 'violent content'

The site shuts several forums but experts say extremists may find ways of dodging the new policy.

Disney Channel makes history with first gay storyline

Andi Mack's second series will see one of its characters on a journey of sexual self-discovery.

California firefighters douse fire with direct water drop

Firefighters in Los Angeles put out an apartment block fire with a water drop from a helicopter.

Iraqi forces launch assault on last IS bastion of al-Qaim

The prime minister told IS militants in al-Qaim and Rawa to "choose between death and surrender".

Catalan crisis: Separatist MPs discuss Madrid power struggle

The Catalan parliament will hold another crisis session in a tense power struggle with Madrid.

FBI release sketches of Sherri Papini abduction suspects

Sherri Papini went missing while she was out running near her home in California last year.

Deaths in Finland train and army lorry crash

At least four were killed when a Finnish train and army lorry collided near a southern town.

Children who switch off

For nearly two decades Sweden has been battling a mysterious illness, which affects only the children of asylum-seekers.

New US flight security measures take effect

The measures may include short interviews with passengers and inspections of digital devices.

Explosion at Indonesia fireworks factory

At least 23 people killed in an explosion at a fireworks factory near the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, reports say

Kyrgyz citizens laugh off film's 'Kyrgyz' alien bad guys

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan are laughing off a Japanese sci-fi movie in which the 'Kyrgyz' are the bad guys.

New Zealand appoints 'first cat'

Leader Jacinda Ardern and her cat Paddles have joined other animal-loving leaders around the region.

Teflon Temer

The BBC's Daniel Gallas asks how Mr Temer manages to cling on to power despite fraud allegations.

Climbing frame or anti-terror device?

The urban gardener making Copenhagen's anti-truck attack blocks more friendly and functional.

'War on law'

As Xi Jinping consolidates his hold on power, the BBC gets a rare first hand account of his 'war on law'.

Shrouded in shame

Journalist Yousra Elbagir looks at why the #MeToo hashtag was not widely used in Sudan.

Thailand begins royal cremation for late King Bhumibol Adulyadej

Thursday sees the main part of the elaborate five-day funeral ceremony for King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Catalonia independence: Politicians clash over talks

A Catalan government representative and a Spanish government minister fail to see eye to eye.

Thai king funeral: Relative on country's 'genuine love'

Narisa Chakrabongse, a relative of King Bhumibol, speaks about the "genuine love" for the late monarch.

Guatemalan first to be sentenced in US Fifa scandal

An ex-head of Guatemala's football federation was sentenced to eight months in prison for fraud.

Ukraine MP injured in 'assassination attempt'

A blast in the capital Kiev kills one man and injures three others, including a lawmaker.

Donald Trump notes Xi Jinping's 'extraordinary' rise

The US president congratulates the Chinese leader by phone after he cements his hold on power.

Five things you may not have known about the late Fats Domino

Among the rock 'n' roll star's illustrious career here are the most interesting and surprising points about his life.

Qatar introduces minimum wage for first time

Ahead of a UN labour body meeting, Qatar promises a minimum wage and increased workers' rights.

What's different about China's new leadership

The BBC's China Editor Carrie Gracie takes a look at the country's new top leadership.

Chile Mapuche cleared of deadly Araucania arson attack

A court says there is not enough evidence to link 11 Mapuche to a deadly fire at a landowner's home.

Brazil's President Temer in hospital as corruption vote nears

The president, who faces a corruption vote in Congress, is being examined for a urinary obstruction.

Thai king funeral: Thousands gather in Bangkok streets

Rupert Wingfield-Hayes meets people waiting in the streets ahead of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's cremation.

The moment a US man's heroic tackle stops bank robber

After the tackle, the bank customer directed police cars to the fleeing robber.

American Airlines accused of racism after 'disturbing incidents'

The NAACP warns black flyers could experience "disrespectful, discriminatory or unsafe conditions".

Crimean Tatar activists freed by Russia, flown to Turkey

The two men, who oppose Russia's annexation of Crimea from Ukraine, were given jail terms last month.

Japanese police arrest 74-year-old ninja thief suspect

The suspect reportedly told police "if I were younger, I wouldn't have been caught".

EU Parliament members demand action on sexual harassment

A parliamentary assistant says she has a record of 50 cases involving herself and colleagues.

Pakistan blogger Aasim Saeed says he was tortured

Aasim Saeed is calling on the UK to grant him asylum. He and four of his friends went missing in January.

BBC complains to UN over Iran 'persecution' of Persian staff

It comes after Iran launched a criminal investigation into 150 staff, former staff and contributors.

Amnesty figures among 11 on trial in Turkey

Eleven defendants, including senior Amnesty International figures, deny the charges.

Clinton team and Democrats 'bankrolled' Trump dirty dossier

The president tweets he is the "victim" of a sordid opposition research file compiled about him.

Sandy Hook shootings: Four things revealed by FBI files

The FBI declassifies 1,500 pages relating to the 2012 school shooting in Newtown that left 26 dead.

George Bush Senior apology to Heather Lind after sex assault claim

The 93 year old apologises for any distress caused after an accusation by actress Heather Lind.

Honolulu bans texting and walking with threat of fines

Hawaii's largest city becomes the first worldwide to take the measure against "smartphone zombies".

Rock and roll legend Fats Domino dies

Fats Domino, one of most influential rock and roll performers of the 1950s and 60s, has died aged 89.

Anne Frank's diary to be read at Italian league matches

A passage of Anne Frank's diary will be read before all Italian league matches this week after a racist incident at Rome's Olympic Stadium.

Indonesia floggings: Aceh public punishments condemned

Aceh province, where Sharia law is in force, has grown more conservative in recent years.

Louisiana shooting: Two dead at Grambling State University

The victims, both 23, were believed to have shot following an altercation in a dorm room.

Marilyn Manson parts ways with bassist Twiggy Ramirez, who's accused of rape

Twiggy Ramirez has yet to respond to allegations he sexually assaulted the former lead singer of Jack Off Jill.

Politburo boy band?

China unveiled its new leaders and social media had a lot to say about boy bands, lifts and sharing.

Chinese uni uses facial recognition to track absent students

A university in China has introduced facial recognition into classrooms to check if students miss class.

A French model has made history by becoming the first transgender 'Playmate of the Month'.

Ines Rau featured in the first issue of Playboy since its founder Hugh Hefner died. The 26-year-old transgender model took the magazine's coveted centrefold spot.

Crown prince says Saudis want return to moderate Islam

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman vows to "eradicate the remnants of extremism very soon".

Tesla solar power arrives in Puerto Rico

Elon Musk's plan to help restore power in hurricane-hit Puerto Rico begins at a children's hospital.

New Zealand bans foreign home buyers

Low interest rates and limited stock have helped fuel the country's housing affordability crisis .

Graphene tattoos that can monitor health

The tattoo could be a wearable device measuring electrical activity of the brain, muscles or heart.

Kenya's Supreme Court fails to hear election bid

Not enough judges were available to hear a petition calling for Thursday's election to be delayed.

Inside Microsoft's new mixed reality capture studio