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Denmark passes ban on niqabs and burkas

- May 31, 2018

The country joins various other European countries in not allowing niqabs or burkas in public places.

South Africa outrage over 'naked' school choir performance

- May 31, 2018

The education minister criticises a cultural performance in which girls exposed breasts and buttocks.

Arkady Babchenko's hoaxed death in Ukraine used pig's blood

- May 31, 2018

Russian dissident Arkady Babchenko reveals how Ukrainian authorities staged his faked murder.

Pakistan investigates Bahria College exam groping allegations

- May 31, 2018

Teenagers at a top school in Pakistan say they were harassed while completing their final year exams.

Trump to pardon conservative writer Dinesh D'Souza

- May 31, 2018

The author and commentator was convicted of making illegal campaign contributions of $20,000 in 2014.

Spain PM Mariano Rajoy faces defeat in Friday no-confidence vote

- May 31, 2018

Mariano Rajoy is likely to be forced out on Friday after a Basque party says it will not back him.

Syrian refugee violinist starts new life

- May 31, 2018

Syria refugee Aboud Kaplo taught himself to play the violin on the internet.

US places steel tariffs on key allies

- May 31, 2018

France had said the move would be "unjustifiable and dangerous", and the EU says it may react in kind.

United Arab Emirates jails activist for 10 years 'for defaming nation'

- May 31, 2018

Award-winning Ahmed Mansoor was convicted of spreading "false information" on social media.

Uganda's parliament passes controversial tax on social media users

- May 31, 2018

President Yoweri Museveni says the revenue collected will help the country "cope with gossip".

Zinedine Zidane: Real Madrid boss stands down five days after Champions League win

- May 31, 2018

Zinedine Zidane announces he is stepping down as manager of Real Madrid, days after leading them to Champions League victory.

Harvey Weinstein indicted on rape and sex offence charges

- May 31, 2018

A grand jury decides there is enough evidence to pursue a prosecution of the disgraced film producer.

Lithuania and Romania allowed US torture - European court

- May 31, 2018

European judges say Lithuania and Romania assisted CIA ill-treatment of al-Qaeda suspects.

Korean Air raided as 'nut rage' family investigated

- May 31, 2018

Raid is reportedly part of a probe into suspected tax evasion by members of airline's founding family.

Manhattanhenge: Photographers flock to capture solar phenomenon

- May 31, 2018

The spectacular solar phenomenon sees the sun set in alignment with New York City's grid system.

Taliban officials 'in talks with Afghan government', US says

- May 31, 2018

The US says secret meetings have been held to discuss a potential ceasefire.

Double marriage proposal video goes viral

- May 31, 2018

Jessa Gillaspie and Becky McCabe proposed to each other at Michigan Zoo in Memphis, Tennessee.

Kim Kardashian to ask Trump to pardon jailed grandmother

- May 30, 2018

The star meets the president on behalf of a 62-year-old inmate jailed for a first-time drug offence.

Iceland's pagan Zuist religion hopes to build temple

- May 30, 2018

Faith movement based on ancient Sumerian gods attracts thousands of registered followers.

Ballet and football collide on the Russian stage

- May 30, 2018

Choreographer puts on football ballet to celebrate Russia's World Cup

Save the Children report says 1.2bn children at risk

- May 30, 2018

Save the Children says more than 1.2bn children face threats from poverty, conflict and discrimination.

Leo Varadkar: Adoption registrations 'a dark chapter'

- May 30, 2018

Irish PM says there could be "hundreds of thousands" more illegal adoption registrations to be found.

Trump signs Right to Try Act for terminally ill patients

- May 30, 2018

Patients with killer diseases will be able to try experimental drugs which have yet to be approved.

Biafra shutdown cripples Nigerian cities

- May 30, 2018

Shops are closed and cars are off the roads as secessionists mark the attempt to create Biafra state.

Eight times celebrities messed up on social media

- May 30, 2018

Following the cancellation of Roseanne's show, which other celebrities have messed up on social media?

Japanese whale hunters kill 122 pregnant minke

- May 30, 2018

The team caught 333 minkes, many of which were pregnant females, in its Antarctic "field survey".

Airline 'asks mother to prove' relation to mixed-race son

- May 30, 2018

A woman says she was asked to give proof she was the mother despite presenting her child's passport.

US preacher asks followers to help buy fourth private jet

- May 30, 2018

Jesse Duplantis, 68, said God told him to "believe" for his fourth plane, which is set to cost $54m.

'Murdered' Russia journalist turns up alive

- May 30, 2018

Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, reportedly assassinated in Kiev on Tuesday, appears on TV alive and well

Colombia Hidroituango dam: 'The river took my house'

- May 30, 2018

Tens of thousands of people are evacuated due to the risk of flooding at a hydroelectric dam project.

Indonesian designer Anniesa Hasibuan jailed for fraud

- May 30, 2018

Anniesa Hasibuan, whose show made history at New York Fashion Week, was found guilty of running a scam.

Pompeii victim crushed by boulder while fleeing eruption

- May 30, 2018

Archaeologists find a man who, fleeing the initial Vesuvius eruption, was hit by a giant boulder.

India police officer threatened for saving Muslim man from mob

- May 30, 2018

Gagandeep Singh shot to fame after a video of him saving a Muslim man from a mob was shared online.

School-shooting video game sale pulled

- May 30, 2018

Active Shooter is removed from the Steam Store a week before its release after a public outcry.

Liege shootings: Gunman 'killed day before attack'

- May 30, 2018

The man shot dead by police in Liège after killing three people had killed the day before, officials say.

Ukraine blames Russia for shooting of journalist Arkady Babchenko

- May 30, 2018

Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, a critic of the Kremlin, was shot outside his flat in Kiev.

ABC drops Roseanne show after racist tweet

- May 30, 2018

The comedian tried to explain away the tweet as a "joke", but ABC called it "repugnant".

Putin critic Bill Browder freed after brief arrest in Spain

- May 30, 2018

The man credited with the creation of the US Magnitsky Act was held in Madrid on a Russian warrant.

Italy government: Leaders talk amid political crisis

- May 30, 2018

Italy's president and prime minister-designate may find their only realistic option is new elections.

Magician David Copperfield found not liable for Briton's injuries

- May 30, 2018

The US magician was negligent but not responsible for a man's injuries during a trick, a jury says.

Hotter years 'mean lower exam results'

- May 30, 2018

There is a significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, says a US study.

Germany and Turkey mark Solingen deadly racist attack

- May 30, 2018

Politicians from both countries remember five women and girls killed in a neo-Nazi firebombing in 1993.

Nicaragua unrest: Government colluding with mobs, says Amnesty

- May 30, 2018

Amnesty International accuses Nicaragua's government of using armed groups to suppress protesters.

Papua New Guinea bans Facebook for a month

- May 30, 2018

Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network.

Catholic Church joins sex abuse compensation scheme

- May 30, 2018

The Catholic Church says it is "keen to participate" in the programme for victims in Australia.

Missouri Governor Eric Greitens resigns amid sex scandal

- May 30, 2018

The former Navy Seal has been under criminal investigation this year and faces impeachment.

Hurricane Maria 'killed 4,600 in Puerto Rico'

- May 30, 2018

A Harvard estimate puts the number of deaths at more than 70 times the official toll of 64.

North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

- May 30, 2018

Market trader 'Sun Hui' gives her view on Kim Jong-un from inside the country.

Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs

- May 30, 2018

How two female DJs from St Petersburg are challenging stereotypes, ahead of the World Cup in Russia.

Russia and the Central African Republic: A curious relationship

- May 30, 2018

Russia is providing military support to the Central African Republic (CAR) – but what is Moscow getting in return?

Seeking a silent retreat from urban life

- May 30, 2018

Silent retreats are an increasingly popular form of escape from the stresses of urban life.

Maryland floods: The city where roads turned to rivers

- May 30, 2018

The waters have receded after flash flooding in Maryland, revealing the trail of damage left behind.

Waterspout emerges from Florida storm

- May 30, 2018

Strong winds from Storm Alberto have caused a small waterspout in a swimming pool in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Skripals doctor: 'We expected them not to survive'

- May 30, 2018

Hospital staff who treated the Skripals for poisoning open up about the night they were admitted.

'Don't toast marshmallows on Hawaii volcano' says US government

- May 30, 2018

The USGS has responded to a query on whether it is safe to roast marshmallows over a volcanic vent.

Starbucks shuts 8,000 US stores for race training

- May 30, 2018

The coffee chain closes all 8,000 cafes in the US for an afternoon of "racial bias" training.

Hungry bears raid Baltic beehives

- May 30, 2018

Concern as wild animals come ever closer to populated areas to find food in Finland and Estonia.

Turkmens warned over presidential toilet paper

- May 30, 2018

Police inspect lavatories for people using newspapers with leader's photo to wipe themselves.

North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

- May 30, 2018

Two ordinary citizens in North Korea speak to the BBC, despite the threat of death or imprisonment.

The sign language lawyer who became a social media star

- May 30, 2018

Tang Shuai has become an inspiration to thousands in China as one of the few sign language lawyers.

South Africans' anger over land set to explode

- May 30, 2018

Frustration over the slow pace of land reform mounts amid a bitterness about the enduring economic power of the white minority.

Mamoudou Gassama: Balcony rescue highlights French immigration row

- May 30, 2018

Mamoudou Gassama's act fitted President Macron's vision of a France of heroes, writes Hugh Schofield.

Mexico election: Concerns about election bots, trolls and fakes

- May 30, 2018

Political parties in Mexico are allegedly using automated accounts to win votes.

Liege shootings: Gunman 'killed day before attack'

- May 30, 2018

The man shot dead by police in Liège after killing three people had killed the day before, officials say.

Catholic Church joins sex abuse compensation scheme

- May 30, 2018

The Catholic Church says it is "keen to participate" in the programme for victims in Australia.

Bill Browder arrested in Spain on Russian warrant

- May 30, 2018

The high-profile critic of President Vladimir Putin is arrested in Madrid on a Russian warrant.

Ukraine blames Russia for shooting of journalist Arkady Babchenko

- May 30, 2018

Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, a critic of the Kremlin, was shot outside his flat in Kiev.

Hotter years 'mean lower exam results'

- May 30, 2018

There is a significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, says a US study.

ABC drops Roseanne show after racist tweet

- May 29, 2018

The comedian tried to explain away the tweet as a "joke", but ABC called it "abhorrent, repugnant".

EU tightens law on foreign temporary workers

- May 29, 2018

Workers posted to another EU country will have to get local pay and conditions.

Germany and Turkey mark Solingen deadly racist attack

- May 29, 2018

Politicians from both countries remember five women and girls killed in a neo-Nazi firebombing in 1993.

Organ donation: Why you may wait longer if you're black

- May 29, 2018

Ashley suffers from kidney failure but a lack of BAME organ donors means her doctors have not found a match.

Roseanne Barr sorry for comparing Obama aide to ape

- May 29, 2018

Valerie Jarrett looks as if the Muslim Brotherhood and Planet of the Apes "had a baby", she tweeted.

Libya rivals agree 'historic' election plan

- May 29, 2018

The French president, who hosted the talks, says it is an essential step towards reconciliation.

Portugal parliament to vote on euthanasia decriminalisation

- May 29, 2018

The proposals pit left-leaning parties in the parliament against the Catholic church and authority.

Joshua Holt: American held in Venezuela returns home to Utah

- May 29, 2018

The ex-missionary had travelled to Venezuela to marry a woman he met online, but was arrested in 2016.

Hurricane Maria 'killed 4,600 in Puerto Rico'

- May 29, 2018

Hurricane Maria killed 4,600 people in Puerto Rico, 70 times the official toll - Harvard study

Service dog gives birth to eight pups in Florida airport

- May 29, 2018

A service dog unexpectedly went into labour just before her owners were due to board their flight.

Mozambique 'jihadists behead' villagers

- May 29, 2018

Security has been stepped up recently after Islamist militant attacks in the resource-rich region.

'Stolen' golf buggy stopped at McDonald's drive-thru

- May 29, 2018

A 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of theft and driving while unfit through drink.

Mamoudou Gassama: Balcony rescue highlights French immigration row

- May 29, 2018

Mamoudou Gassama's act fitted President Macron's vision of a France of heroes, writes Hugh Schofield.

Hungry bears raid Baltic beehives

- May 29, 2018

Concern as wild animals come ever closer to populated areas to find food in Finland and Estonia.

Turkmens warned over presidential toilet paper

- May 29, 2018

Police inspect lavatories for people using newspapers with leader's photo to wipe themselves.

Swedish sheep breaches royal protocol

- May 29, 2018

Sweden reopens a military base, and its sheep mascot interrupts the King's speech.

Facebook to be banned in Papua New Guinea for a month

- May 29, 2018

The government will crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network.

Maryland floods: The city where roads turned to rivers

- May 29, 2018

The waters have receded after flash flooding in Maryland, revealing the trail of damage left behind.

Hungary to criminalise migrant helpers in migrant crackdown

- May 29, 2018

Draft laws envisage jail terms for people who help those in the country illegally.

The grassroots movement that shut down an Indian copper plant

- May 29, 2018

After more than 20 years of protest, an Indian state has ordered the shut down of a controversial plant.

Italy political crisis hits European stock markets

- May 29, 2018

European shares slump over continuing Italian political unrest, with new elections in the pipeline.

Gaza mortar barrage fired at Israel heaviest in years

- May 29, 2018

The heaviest volley of mortars in years is launched, with one landing in a kindergarten's grounds.

Liege shooting: Gunman 'kills two policemen' in Belgium

- May 29, 2018

A man has shot dead two police officers in the eastern Belgian city of Liege, local media report.

Ivanka Trump wins trademarks for products in China

- May 29, 2018

An ethics group has said the granting of the trademarks "raised potential ethics issues".

Storm Alberto: Journalists killed while covering US storm

- May 29, 2018

Two journalists are found dead by the fire official they interviewed just 10 minutes earlier.

Waterspout emerges from Florida storm

- May 29, 2018

Strong winds from Storm Alberto have caused a small waterspout in a swimming pool in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Paris balcony boy's family thank Mali 'Spiderman' Mamoudou Gassama

- May 29, 2018

The boy rescued from a balcony had been left unattended by his father before, his mother says.

The photos that explain Nicaragua's crisis

- May 29, 2018

What led to more than a month of widespread violent protests that has killed more than 70 people?

US child migrants: Ivanka's mother and child photo sparks backlash

- May 28, 2018

She has been accused of insensitivity amid anger over separation of migrants from their children.

Roman Abramovich 'eligible to become Israeli citizen'

- May 28, 2018

The Russian billionaire owner of Chelsea FC had faced delays in renewing his UK visa.

Solo Star Wars film underwhelms at box office

- May 28, 2018

The standalone film took an estimated $103m at the North American box office, way below projections.

Serge Dassault, French billionaire entrepreneur, dies at 93

- May 28, 2018

The French industrialist and politician was one of the nation's richest men.

Austria unveils plan to cut benefits for immigrants

- May 28, 2018

The country's right-wing coalition government unveils payment plans aimed at deterring new arrivals.

China Mao impersonator at blockchain conference causes furore

- May 28, 2018

China's law prohibits using the names and images of party leaders for commercial purposes.

One million French smokers quit in a year amid anti-smoking measures

- May 28, 2018

France sees the steepest drop in daily smokers for over a decade as anti-smoking regulations bite.

Mamoudou Gassama: Migration in the genes of Malians

- May 28, 2018

Mamoudou Gassama is among thousands of Malians arriving in Europe, despite efforts to curb migration.

Head of Kenya youth agency arrested in $78m corruption scandal

- May 28, 2018

The head of a government youth agency is among those held over a scheme allegedly involving fake sales.

S Africa name first black rugby Test captain

- May 28, 2018

Flanker Siya Kolisi will become South Africa's first black Test captain in the three-match series against England next month.

High heels raise the odds in China slacklining contest

- May 28, 2018

Women slackliners take up the challenge in high heels in a competition in Hunan Province, China.

EU proposes ban on straws and other single-use plastics

- May 28, 2018

The European Union wants to reduce the sale of single-use plastics in supermarkets.

Carlo Cottarelli: Italy president names stop-gap PM

- May 28, 2018

Carlo Cottarelli is asked to form a government but his time in office is likely to be short-lived.

Kylie Minogue turns 50: From Neighbours to pop stardom

- May 28, 2018

The teenage soap icon turned global popstar has sold over 80m records in her three-decade career. Now she's celebrating her 50th birthday.

Coca-Cola launches its first alcoholic drink in Japan

- May 28, 2018

The US giant wants a sip of Japan's alcopop market and launches its first alcoholic drink.

Anger as Syria heads global disarmament body

- May 28, 2018

The country, which is accused of chemical attacks, takes the helm of global forum on arms control.

Bulgarians tweeting in Cyrillic confused for Russian bots

- May 28, 2018

The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is one way Twitter tries to identify Russian automated accounts.

Alberto: Tropical storm sees thousands from Florida coast

- May 28, 2018

Thousands are evacuated from the coast of Florida ahead of subtropical storm Alberto.

LeBron makes eighth NBA finals in a row

- May 28, 2018

LeBron James admits he is "trying to squeeze this orange until there's no more juice left" as the Cleveland Cavaliers clinch the Eastern Conference finals series.

Figures reveal art auction gender imbalance

- May 28, 2018

Of the top 100 artists whose works fetched the highest amounts at auction in 2017, 13 were women.

The gay mayor shaking up politics in Catholic Poland

- May 28, 2018

Robert Biedron is one of Poland's rising political stars and tipped to run for president.

Italy's Conte gives up bid for government

- May 27, 2018

Italy PM-designate Giuseppe Conte gives up bid to form government amid reports president vetoed economy pick

US and North Korea preparing Trump-Kim summit

- May 27, 2018

The two sides hold talks in the latest sign that the on-off Trump-Kim summit will be held after all.

Berlin far-right supporters outnumbered by counter-protest

- May 27, 2018

Supporters of far-right party AfD were met by at least twice as many counter-protesters, police said.

Huge fire at Germany's largest theme park

- May 27, 2018

Thousands of visitors were evacuated when a blaze engulfed part of Europa-Park.

Colombia votes in first presidential poll since Farc deal

- May 27, 2018

The first election since a 2016 peace deal with Farc rebels is held amid sharp political divisions.

Bangladesh anti-drug operation leads to dozens of deaths

- May 27, 2018

More than 70 people are killed by security forces as part of an operation under way in the country.

Syria war: Russians killed in militant raid in Deir al-Zour

- May 27, 2018

At least four military personnel died in the attack in Deir al-Zour province, Moscow says.

Irish abortion referendum: How it all unfolded

- May 27, 2018

The Republic of Ireland has voted overwhelmingly to overturn the abortion ban by 66.4% to 33.6%.

France wine auction: 1774 Vin Jaune fetches record price

- May 26, 2018

A bottle of Vin Jaune dating back to 1774 sells for €103,700 at auction in eastern France.

Irish abortion referendum: 'Today we say no more'

- May 26, 2018

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar praises the "historic" vote to end the country's abortion ban.

Irish abortion result a seismic shift

- May 26, 2018

The vote for liberalisation marks a significant break away from the influence of the Catholic Church.

Irish abortion referendum: Ireland overturns abortion ban

- May 26, 2018

The Republic of Ireland votes to overturn its abortion ban with 66.4 % backing reform of the constitution.

Harvey Weinstein: What next after first charges filed

- May 26, 2018

The disgraced film mogul is charged with rape and sexual abuse after handing himself in to police.

Migrant crisis: Smugglers 'shot escaping migrants' in Libya

- May 26, 2018

People smugglers opened fire on 100 migrants trying to flee their clutches, an aid agency reports.

What will director Danny Boyle bring to James Bond?

- May 26, 2018

Will it be a case of Bond, James Bond or will 007 find his Martini both shaken and stirred?

Ireland abortion referendum: Quiet revolution - Irish PM

- May 26, 2018

Leo Varadkar was speaking after exit polls suggested a landslide vote in favour of reforming the law.

Korean leaders in ‘Hollywood’ meeting

- May 26, 2018

South Korea's movie-style video shows its president meet Kim Jong-un for only the second time.

Two French teenagers charged over Despacito YouTube hack

- May 26, 2018

Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube.

Kilauea volcano: Hawaii homes destroyed by lava

- May 26, 2018

Helicopter footage shows lava destroying dozens of houses on Hawaii's Big Island.

Sri Lanka Cricket back match-fixing investigation ahead of Al Jazeera documentary

- May 26, 2018

Sri Lanka Cricket will extend their "fullest cooperation" over allegations of match-fixing, which are set to be made in an Al Jazeera documentary.

Joshua Holt case: Venezuela freed US 'hostage', says Trump

- May 26, 2018

Joshua Holt and his Venezuelan partner, held for two years, are expected in Washington on Saturday.

Uganda bus crash kills at least 22, including children

- May 26, 2018

Children are among the dead after a bus hit a tractor that was driving at night without lights.

Irish abortion referendum: Why people voted how they did

- May 26, 2018

A vote for Yes was pro-choice; a vote for No was anti-abortion. So how did Irish people vote, and why?

Michel Platini: No criminal charges, claims ex-Uefa president

- May 26, 2018

Ex-Uefa president Michel Platini says he has been told he will not face any criminal charges following a corruption investigation.

Ireland abortion referendum: PM hails 'quiet revolution'

- May 26, 2018

Leo Varadkar hails "quiet revolution" as early results point to "resounding" vote for overturning abortion ban.

Sesame Street sues over violent, puppet-based Happytime Murders film

- May 26, 2018

Its creators say the violent, puppet-based Happytime Murders movie violates its good name.

Korean leaders meet in surprise summit

- May 26, 2018

Leaders of both Koreas meet in border zone as efforts continue to reschedule Donald Trump's summit with Kim Jong-un

Irish abortion referendum: A warm welcome #HomeToVote in Dublin

- May 26, 2018

Well-wishers greeted people returning home with a warm welcome at Dublin airport.

University head quits amid gynaecology scandal

- May 26, 2018

The resignation follows allegations of sexual misconduct by a university doctor and a cover-up.

Armed bystanders gun down Oklahoma City restaurant shooter

- May 25, 2018

The duo confronted the shooter in the car park outside of the Oklahoma City eatery and shot him dead.

Mussels test positive for opioids in Seattle's Puget Sound

- May 25, 2018

"It's telling me there's a lot of people taking oxycodone in the Puget Sound area," a researcher says.

British men 'increasingly' targeted by sextortion

- May 25, 2018

Experts say that Ivory Coast in West Africa has become a hotspot for the scammers.

'Wolf-like' creature shot on Montana ranch puzzles experts

- May 25, 2018

State wildlife experts are seeking DNA analysis to pinpoint the mysterious creature's species.

Tragic tale of nursing mother's snakebite shocks India

- May 25, 2018

The death of a toddler who drank poisoned breastmilk draws attention to a global health priority.

Champions League final: Madrid's Liverpool supporters

- May 25, 2018

A group of Reds-supporting ex-pats and Spaniards look forward to the Champions League final.

Brazil short on basic goods as fuel strike grinds on

- May 25, 2018

Shortages of basic goods have been reported across the country and airports are running out of fuel.

Oleg Deripaska resigns from Rusal amid US sanctions row

- May 25, 2018

The Russian oligarch leaves the aluminium producer to try shield it from US sanctions against him.

Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws

- May 25, 2018

Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law.

Trump: North Korea summit could still happen on 12 June

- May 25, 2018

The US president says the talks could still be held as planned - a day after cancelling them.

Barbados elects Mia Mottley as first woman PM

- May 25, 2018

Mia Mottley will lead the Caribbean island after leading her party to a crushing election victory.

Spanish rapper on the run after 'terror lyrics' prison sentence

- May 25, 2018

Valtonyc's sentence for glorifying terrorism raises debate about freedom of speech in Spain.

Harvey Weinstein: No comment as Hollywood mogul surrenders

- May 25, 2018

The Hollywood mogul enters NY police station to face charges of rape and other counts of sexual abuse on two women.

Harvey Weinstein charged with rape

- May 25, 2018

Harvey Weinstein is charged with rape and a criminal sex act on two women, after months of sexual abuse allegations

The 'underground lair' that turned out to be a loo

- May 25, 2018

The BBC went to investigate an underground lair used as a hideout in India - only to find that it wasn't a bunker at all.

Mississauga restaurant bomb: Canada police hunt two suspects

- May 25, 2018

Investigators want public help to identify the men behind the "horrendous act", which injured 15.

Vatican enters prestigious architecture event

- May 25, 2018

The world's most prestigious architecture event touches on hot topics such as immigration and integration.

F1 'should not objectify women'

- May 25, 2018

Boxer Stacey Copeland says it is wrong to objectify women after Lewis Hamilton hailed the return of "beautiful" women to the F1 grid.

DR Congo boat sinking: River disaster kills 50 people

- May 25, 2018

River transport is common in DR Congo as there are few roads but the boats are often overloaded.

France 'probes China spy ring': Two ex-agents reported held

- May 25, 2018

Two former intelligence agents are suspected of passing state secrets to China, French media report.

Trump and Kim: An on/off bromance

- May 25, 2018

Donald Trump calls off his meeting with Kim Jong-un, in another twist in their turbulent story.

Bishop Curry: 'I love President Trump and I pray for him'

- May 25, 2018

The bishop who lit up the royal wedding has turned his attention to Washington.

Fox catches rabbit, then eagle swoops in

- May 25, 2018

A mid-air tug of war ensued, above San Juan Island in the US state of Washington.

Russia 'liable' for downing MH17 airliner

- May 25, 2018

Australia and Netherlands formally accuse Russia of responsibility for downing MH17 passenger jet in 2014

Police find $28m cash in ex-leader's bags

- May 25, 2018

The raids are part of a police investigation linked to the 1MDB corruption scandal.

YouTube star John 'TotalBiscuit' Bain dies aged 33

- May 25, 2018

Game critic John Bain - known as TotalBiscuit and the Cynical Brit - dies of cancer.

The people most let down by scrapped N Korea talks

- May 25, 2018

North and South Koreans had high hopes for peace with the now-cancelled Trump-Kim summit.

Tiahleigh Palmer: The 12-year-old murdered by her foster father

- May 25, 2018

Australian Tiahleigh Palmer was killed by her foster father who feared his son had got her pregnant.

Moses Farrow defends Woody Allen over Dylan Farrow abuse claim

- May 24, 2018

The director's son says he "can no longer stay silent" in a post his sister Dylan calls "hurtful".

Woman fights off grizzly bear, then walks to safety

- May 24, 2018

Despite severe injuries, Amber Kornak walked two miles to her car and drove to find medical help.

Yemen war: Wedding party that turned into a 'bloodbath'

- May 24, 2018

Sameeh was at the wedding in April when his father Ali was killed by a Saudi airstrike in rural Yemen.

Trump pulls out of North Korea summit

- May 24, 2018

US-North Korea summit will not take place, Donald Trump says

Trump: NFL kneelers 'maybe shouldn't be in country'

- May 24, 2018

"You have to stand proudly for the national anthem or you shouldn't be playing," Mr Trump says.

GDPR: Tech firms struggle with EU's new privacy rules

- May 24, 2018

EU residents are being blocked from several services and in some cases having their accounts wiped.

Sweden approves new law recognizing sex without consent as rape

- May 24, 2018

The parliament approves a new law saying that the lack of consent, even without violence, is a crime.

Socotra, the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean, becomes a disaster zone

- May 24, 2018

Socotra, one of the most biologically unique places on Earth, is hit by a powerful cyclone.

Italy student flies home from Pakistan after forced abortion

- May 24, 2018

The woman named Farah was rescued after accusing her family of luring her from Italy to Pakistan.

Royal wedding 2018: Preacher on becoming 'breakout star'

- May 24, 2018

Bishop Curry speaks to the BBC's Religion Editor, Martin Bashir, about his royal wedding sermon.

South Africa's Ramaphosa gives half his pay to Mandela charity

- May 24, 2018

South Africa's president is one of the richest men in the country, with a fortune of around $450m.

N Korea nuclear test tunnels 'destroyed'

- May 24, 2018

Journalists invited to the Punggye-ri site say a series of demolition explosions took place.

Dresden unexploded bomb: Experts fail to defuse WW2 device

- May 24, 2018

Police form a cordon around the site where the WW2 bomb was found and urge people to stay away.

MH17 missile owned by Russian brigade, investigators say

- May 24, 2018

All 298 people on board the Malaysian Airlines flight were killed as it was shot down over Ukraine.

NBA star Sterling Brown stun-gunned in police video

- May 24, 2018

Sterling Brown told police "you didn't have to touch me" after they used a stun-gun on him.

Turkmens warned over presidential toilet paper

- May 24, 2018

Police inspect lavatories for people using newspapers with leader's photo to wipe themselves.

Boko Haram crisis: Amnesty accuses Nigeria troops of rape

- May 24, 2018

Women were separated from their husbands and raped in refugee camps, says Amnesty International.

Australian gran sentenced to death in Malaysia over drugs

- May 24, 2018

The 54-year-old Australian was found to be carrying 1.1kg of crystal methamphetamine in 2014.

Australian cat-proof fence protects endangered species

- May 24, 2018

The world's longest pest-proof fence will protect native animals in the Australian outback.

Liam Gallagher meets his daughter, Molly Moorish, for first time

- May 24, 2018

The singer poses for a photo with his 21-year-old daughter, whom he had previously never met.

Deutsche Bank to cut more than 7,000 jobs

- May 24, 2018

The move comes as Germany's biggest lender attempts to return to profitability.

India PM Modi accepts fitness challenge from cricketer Virat Kohli

- May 24, 2018

Top athletes and ministers have been joining in with a trending social media exercise campaign.

UK 'thief' held in woods hideout in France

- May 23, 2018

The ex-British soldier, who is suspected of a number of burglaries, spent five months on the run.

Italy president names novice Giuseppe Conte as populist PM

- May 23, 2018

The president names political novice Giuseppe Conte as prime minister in a bid to end 11 weeks of deadlock.

Tesla Autopilot: Name deceptive, claim groups

- May 23, 2018

Two consumer rights group claim the marketing for the driving assistant technology is deceptive and misleading.

Macedonia ex-PM Gruevski jailed over luxury Mercedes purchase

- May 23, 2018

Nikola Gruevski was found guilty of unlawfully influencing officials in the purchase of a luxury car.

Trump-Kim summit 'depends on Kim' - Mike Pompeo

- May 23, 2018

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says a bad deal with the secretive state is not an option.

NFL clubs to be fined if players kneel

- May 23, 2018

American football players to be fined if they kneel during the national anthem under new policy from the NFL

Steam store school-shooting game 'appalling'

- May 23, 2018

An anti-gun violence charity calls for a school-shooting video game to be dropped from Steam.

Trump lawyer 'paid by Ukraine' to arrange White House talks

- May 23, 2018

Michael Cohen took at least $400,000 to arrange a meeting between Ukraine leader and Trump, sources tell BBC.

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: Patients 'taken to church'

- May 23, 2018

Two of the three patients who were taken from the treatment centre for prayers have died.

Sony says PlayStation 4 is in 'final phase' of its life cycle

- May 23, 2018

The announcement is being seen as a sign that a new, more powerful console is on the way.

Turkish lira dives against the dollar

- May 23, 2018

The Turkish currency hits a record low on fears over the government will meddle with interest rates.

FBI admits over-counting locked iPhones and other mobiles

- May 23, 2018

The use of numerous databases resulted in individual iPhones being erroneously counted multiple times.

Maori facial tattoo slammed as cultural appropriation

- May 23, 2018

How a non-Maori wearing a Maori tattoo kicks off a debate on the regaining of cultural identity.

New York parents win legal battle to evict son, 30

- May 23, 2018

Michael Rotondo has defied several eviction notices from his parents, who told him to get a job.

Wael Abbas: Prominent Egyptian blogger 'arrested'

- May 23, 2018

Police raided Wael Abbas's home in Cairo overnight and took him away blindfolded, his lawyer says.

Grenfell Inquiry: What questions will be answered?

- May 23, 2018

Frankie McCamley explains the aims of the Grenfell Inquiry.

Olof Palme murder: Swedish police explore 'new lead' in unsolved case

- May 23, 2018

Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was shot dead in Stockholm in 1986 and the case remains unsolved.

From the CIA to the NBA: The women making history this week

- May 23, 2018

It's been a good week for shattered glass ceilings in the Land of the Free...

BMW cars found to contain more than a dozen flaws

- May 23, 2018

China-based researchers are working with the carmaker to patch the security problems.

Paraguay tribe joins search for missing Austrian tourist

- May 23, 2018

Wilhelm Wabnegg went missing on 2 May in the dense forests of a national park in northern Paraguay.

Macron French reforms: SNCF workers vote down changes

- May 23, 2018

As three months of strikes continue, French rail workers unanimously reject a raft of changes.

Steve Bannon on Newsnight talks Trump, racism and the Mueller investigation

- May 23, 2018

Steve Bannon on Newsnight talks Trump, racism and the Mueller investigation.

US warns staff in China: Beware of unusual sounds

- May 23, 2018

The US state department says one employee in the country has reported mystery symptoms.

Saudi Arabia widens crackdown on women's rights activists

- May 23, 2018

Ten people are now being detained, activists say, just weeks before a ban on women driving is lifted.

How drones could help save lives at sea

- May 23, 2018

The RNLI and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency trial uses drones to spot humans in distress.

German firm apologises for 'racist' post linked to Meghan Markle

- May 23, 2018

An image of a chocolate sweet in a bridal dress asked: "Wouldn't you also want to be Meghan today?"

Honduras plane crash: Private jet splits in half in crash landing

- May 23, 2018

All on board survived the crash landing of the chartered jet flying from Texas to Honduras.

R Kelly: Too late to stop my influence

- May 23, 2018

The embattled R&B star says it is "too late" for campaigners to erase him from musical history.

Santa Fe school shooting: Hundreds at Sabika Sheikh funeral

- May 23, 2018

The funeral of student Sabika Sheikh, killed in last week's US school shooting, is held in Karachi.

Trump-Kim summit: Commemorative coin sparks ridicule

- May 22, 2018

The coin hails "peace talks" between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un but critics say it may not even happen.

Hawaii volcano lava flows into power plant site

- May 22, 2018

Emergency crews remove highly flammable substances amid fears "a very deadly gas" could be released.

'I want to be like Mo Salah'

- May 22, 2018

Aspiring footballers in Mo Salah's hometown are taking inspiration from the Liverpool FC ace.

Myanmar Rohingya militants massacred Hindus, says Amnesty

- May 22, 2018

Militants in Myanmar killed dozens of Hindus during attacks last August, says Amnesty International.

Italian populists' PM candidate Conte facing CV scrutiny

- May 22, 2018

Giuseppe Conte, 54, is accused of embellishing his academic record on his official CV.

Zuckerberg apologises to European Parliament for 'harm'

- May 22, 2018

Facebook founder faces questions from European lawmakers over data scandal and fake news

Palestinians demand full ICC investigation into 'Israeli war crimes'

- May 22, 2018

The foreign minister submits a referral detailing what he says is evidence of alleged Israeli crimes.

New York parents sue 30-year-old son who refuses to move out

- May 22, 2018

Despite offers of money and help finding a new place, the 30-year-old refuses to leave home.

Google search reveals names of rape victims

- May 22, 2018

Search engine promises to remove such sensitive content if people alert them to it.

Israel complains over Dutch TV Eurovision parody

- May 22, 2018

A primetime TV show is criticised after it uses Israel's winning song to highlight violence in Gaza.

Korea: Hoping for peace at a fake DMZ

- May 22, 2018

A replica of the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) separating North and South Korea is drawing tourists.

Is Trump administration losing the China trade war?

- May 22, 2018

The president prides himself on his deal-making, but the Chinese are claiming the upper hand.

Sex abuse and the Catholic Church: What happened?

- May 22, 2018

A complex and longstanding scandal explained, in less than 500 words.

Doctors explain Michael Jackson's impossible dance move

- May 22, 2018

Spine experts reveal the improbable dynamics of the "Smooth Criminal" lean.

Eagle Creek wildfire: Oregon judge orders boy to pay $36m

- May 22, 2018

The boy threw a firework into a canyon, sparking a huge wildfire in Oregon that burned for months.

Nine die as Tuticorin Sterlite copper protest turns violent

- May 22, 2018

Police open fire when a crowd opposed to a copper smelter unit storm government offices in Tamil Nadu.

Elon Musk admits Tesla braking flaw

- May 22, 2018

Flaws pointed out in a review of Tesla's Model 3 have prompted Elon Musk to make changes.

Moscow stations get World Cup selfie spots

- May 22, 2018

Moscow railway and underground stations will get designated spots for talking the best selfie.

Trump and South Korea's Moon hold talks on Kim summit

- May 22, 2018

South Korea's leader is in Washington ahead of the US and North Korean leaders' historic summit.

Bodycam shows moment police arrived at Trump resort shooting

- May 22, 2018

Video shows officers arriving on the scene at Donald Trump's Miami golf resort.

F-35 stealth fighter sees first combat, in Israeli operation

- May 22, 2018

Israel confirms the US-made jet, from the world's costliest military programme, was used recently.

Sweden sends out leaflets on how to prepare for war

- May 22, 2018

A government leaflet sent to every household suggests stocking up on sardines, lentils and candles.

Danish minister Stojberg provokes Ramadan row

- May 22, 2018

Inger Stojberg suggested Muslims should take time off work because of potential safety risks.

Panama says new evidence shows 1994 plane crash 'terrorist' incident

- May 22, 2018

The country's president orders the case to be reopened after receiving Israeli intelligence.

Tibet activist jailed in China over language campaign

- May 22, 2018

Tashi Wangchuk was arrested after speaking to the New York Times about preserving his native language.

Belarus slams UK embassy over rainbow flag on day against homophobia

- May 22, 2018

Officials accuse the UK of challenging "traditional values" as it marked the day against homophobia.

Nipah virus death toll rises in India

- May 22, 2018

Ten people are now known to have died from the virus, a doctor tells the BBC.

Venezuela election: Fourteen ambassadors recalled after Maduro win

- May 21, 2018

Fourteen ambassadors are recalled and the US imposes new sanctions after Mr Maduro's re-election.

Iconic Hollywood film poster creator Bill Gold dies

- May 21, 2018

Bill Gold had a hand in over 2,000 posters, including those for Casablanca and A Clockwork Orange.

Missing microbes 'cause' childhood cancer

- May 21, 2018

Early exposure to microbes may help protect children against a type of leukaemia, says a UK scientist.

Clinton takes a dig at Trump with a Russian hat

- May 21, 2018

At a Yale graduation ceremony, Hilary Clinton takes a swipe at US President Donald Trump.

Barack and Michelle Obama to make TV and films for Netflix

- May 21, 2018

The power couple "will produce a diverse mix of content" for the streaming service.

Italy populist government pact: Candidate for prime minister named

- May 21, 2018

Law professor Giuseppe Conte is the choice of the Five Star Movement and League to lead coalition.

Syria war: Army takes full control of Damascus after ousting IS

- May 21, 2018

The military declares the capital "secure" after clearing a small enclave held by IS militants.

U-turn over Facebook chief's EU meeting

- May 21, 2018

Mark Zuckerberg agrees to allow his session with European politicians to be broadcast on the web.

'Permanent' interstellar visitor found

- May 21, 2018

An asteroid from beyond our Solar System has been orbiting near Jupiter for billions of years, scientists say.

How Venezuela's crisis developed and worsened

- May 21, 2018

As President Maduro is re-elected, BBC News takes a closer look at the crisis rocking Venezuela.

Hard-hitting speeches at Billboard Music Awards

- May 21, 2018

Kelly Clarkson, Janet Jackson and Luis Fonsi discussed some serious issues.

China launch will prep for Moon landing

- May 21, 2018

China has launched a relay satellite to prepare for a Moon rover mission planned for later in the year.

US vows 'strongest sanctions in history' on Iran

- May 21, 2018

The top US diplomat says Iran will be "battling to keep its economy alive" after sanctions take effect.

Hawaii volcano: Warning of toxic gas plumes from Kilauea

- May 21, 2018

The hazardous plumes form as molten rock from the erupting Kilauea volcano hits the Pacific Ocean.

Iran mushroom poisoning: More than 800 sick from deadly fungi

- May 21, 2018

People in Iran are warned not to buy loose mushrooms after at least 800 people fall ill and 11 die.

Japanese climber dies on eighth Everest attempt

- May 21, 2018

Nobukazu Kuriki had lost all but one finger due to frostbite in a previous climb.

German police stop 'truant' families at airport

- May 21, 2018

Trying to avoid peak holiday time could mean fines for some Bavarian parents.

French Muslim student Maryam Pougetoux hits back over headscarf claims

- May 21, 2018

A French student union leader was accused by ministers of using her headscarf for political gain.

Commonwealth Games: Fifty athletes in Australia 'illegally'

- May 21, 2018

Almost 200 more are in the process of claiming asylum after this year's Commonwealth Games.

US man squeals to police on persistent pig

- May 21, 2018

A man in Ohio is saved by officers when an escaped swine follows him home on Saturday.

Kilauea: What happens when lava meets the sea

- May 21, 2018

BBC correspondent Chris Buckler explains what happens when lava flow meets the sea.

Sante Fe school shooting: Suspect 'was rejected' by victim Shana Fisher

- May 21, 2018

Shana Fisher endured "months of problems" over the suspected killer's advances, her mother says.

Could illegal mines in Ghana lead to an increase in chocolate prices?

- May 21, 2018

There's a warning that cocoa plantations in Ghana are being turned into illegal gold mines.

Kiev Liverpool fan opens home ahead of Champions League final

- May 21, 2018

Yuriy is one of the local fans embarrassed about hotel prices in the city ahead of the Champions League final.

Janet rails against domestic abuse in awards speech

- May 21, 2018

"Women will no longer be controlled or abused," says the star as she accepts the Billboard Icon award.

Deadly Nipah virus claims victims in India

- May 21, 2018

Nipah is "top of the list" of 10 priority diseases the WHO has identified for the next major outbreak.

Venezuela's Maduro wins re-election

- May 21, 2018

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro wins re-election in a vote marred by an opposition boycott.

Lost photos of an old New York summer

- May 21, 2018

Almost 3,000 newly-discovered photos show New Yorkers having fun during the city's darkest days.

Trump seeks probe into FBI election campaign 'infiltration'

- May 20, 2018

The US president wants to know if the FBI was ordered to penetrate his campaign for political purposes.

First baby in 12 years born on remote Brazil island

- May 20, 2018

Births are banned on the remote island and the mother says she did not know she was pregnant.

Royal wedding 2018: How the world watched it

- May 20, 2018

From Meghan's old school to ex-pats in Spain, millions of people were doing the same thing on Saturday.

US and China halt imposing import tariffs

- May 20, 2018

No specific numbers are given, but the deal appears to have ended the imminent threat of a trade war.

Chelsea owner Abramovich experiences UK visa renewal 'delay'

- May 20, 2018

A source close to the Chelsea owner says the renewal process is taking "a little longer than usual".

Santa Fe High School shooting: Who are the victims?

- May 20, 2018

More about the two substitute teachers and eight students who were killed on Friday.

Cuba plane crash: Damojh company 'had safety complaints'

- May 20, 2018

Several prior complaints were made against the charter company behind a plane crash that killed 110.

Syria war: IS militants 'leave Damascus suburbs'

- May 20, 2018

Activists say there has been an evacuation but Syrian officials deny any ceasefire deal.

Royal Wedding 2018: How black culture featured

- May 20, 2018

Meet the black gospel choir and African American preacher who took centre-stage at the royal wedding.

Saudi Arabia women's driving activists 'targeted in smear campaign'

- May 20, 2018

With weeks to go until Saudi women are allowed to drive, activists face arrests and death threats.

Venezuela election: Everything you need to know

- May 20, 2018

The opposition cries foul, but the election goes ahead anyway as President Maduro seeks re-election.

China agrees to import more goods and services from US

- May 20, 2018

The agreement should dampen fears of a looming trade war between the two countries.

Hawaii volcano: Man hit by lava in first serious Kilauea injury

- May 20, 2018

A man suffers serious leg injuries as Hawaii continues to battle the eruption of the Kilauea volcano.

Texas shooting: Houston police chief 'hits rock bottom' on gun reform

- May 20, 2018

The police chief of Houston says he has "hit rock bottom" after a school shooting left 10 dead.

Luc Besson: French film director accused of rape

- May 19, 2018

The director of Leon and The Fifth Element has denied the allegation through his lawyer.

Cannes 2018: Japanese indie Shoplifters wins Palme d'Or

- May 19, 2018

Runner-up to the coveted prize for best film was Spike Lee's anti-racism satire BlacKkKlansman.

Royal wedding 2018: Inside glam US viewing party... at 6:45am

- May 19, 2018

About 200 Americans rose very early to watch the wedding at a glitzy bash in Washington.

Cuba plane crash: Island starts two days of national mourning

- May 19, 2018

Two days of national mourning are declared, after the crash near Havana killed more than 100 people.

Najib Razak: Scandal-hit ex-Malaysia PM condemns police raids

- May 19, 2018

The raids at properties linked to the ousted prime minister were linked to a big corruption scandal.

Cuba plane crash site 'very painful' scene

- May 19, 2018

More than 100 people have died in the crash near Havana but three women were pulled from the wreckage alive.

Royal wedding 2018: US Bishop wows with address

- May 19, 2018

Bishop Curry of the US Episcopal Church gave the address at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding.

Royal wedding 2018: Royalty of the celebrity world arrive

- May 19, 2018

Guests including David and Victoria Beckham, as well as George and Amal Clooney, have arrived.

India Karnataka: Modi ally resigns in regional crisis

- May 19, 2018

Karnataka's chief minister resigns after failing to prove he had a majority in the region's assembly.

Santa Fe school shooting: Pakistan exchange student among victims

- May 19, 2018

Sabika Sheikh and teacher Cynthia Tisdale are among the first named school shooting victims.

South China Sea dispute: China lands bombers on island

- May 19, 2018

For the first time, Beijing has sent long-range bombers to a disputed island in the flashpoint region.

Santa Fe school shooting: Tears at vigil for victims

- May 19, 2018

Memories are shared at a vigil for those who died when a pupil opened fire at Santa Fe High School.

Hawaii's Kilauea: Volcano's dramatic images explained

- May 19, 2018

The eruption of Hawaii's Kīlauea has produced striking images - but what's going on underneath?

What happened to Cape Town's 'Day Zero'?

- May 18, 2018

Cape Town's "Day Zero" when taps would run dry, has been postponed - but drought problems remain.

Boeing 737 crashes near Havana airport

- May 18, 2018

Airliner from Cubana de Aviacion crashes shortly after take-off from Havana, Cuban media report.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts

- May 18, 2018

Lava from the volcano has wrecked dozens of homes and forced hundreds of people to be evacuated.

Texas student: 'I just ran as fast as I could'

- May 18, 2018

Two Santa Fe High School students describe the immediate aftermath of the mass shooting on their campus.

Cristina Garcia: California lawmaker cleared of harassment

- May 18, 2018

The investigation has also ordered Cristina Garcia to take sensitivity training.

Student describes moments after shooting

- May 18, 2018

A student at Santa Fe High School in Texas describes fleeing campus after a gunman opened fire.

Santa Fe High School: 'Multiple fatalities' reported in shooting

- May 18, 2018

The sheriff of Harris County says his officers are responding to a "multiple-casualty incident".

Handbag raids at dawn in Malaysia

- May 18, 2018

Trolleys full of luxury goods and cash have been wheeled away from the home of Malaysia's ex-PM Najib Razak, according to police.

Airbnb to report homeowners' income to Danish tax authorities

- May 18, 2018

The rental site will report homeowners' income to the Danish tax authorities in the first deal of its kind.

Birkin bags vs $4 sandals in Malaysia's corruption scandal

- May 18, 2018

How Birkin handbags and cheap shoes became a symbol of change for many Malaysians.

Police shoot gunman at Trump-owned resort in Florida

- May 18, 2018

The man, who was rambling about the US president, was shot and injured at a golf resort in Florida.

How likely is your e-cigarette to explode?

- May 18, 2018

As a man dies from an exploding vape pen, we ask how dangerous are the devices?

All Chile's 34 bishops offer resignation to Pope over sex abuse scandals

- May 18, 2018

They asked for forgiveness from victims of clerical sex abuse after meeting the Pope in Rome.

Italy populists Five Star and League launch government pact

- May 18, 2018

Italy's anti-establishment leaders have a joint manifesto but no nominee for PM yet.

Belgium migrants: Girl 'shot' after police van chase

- May 18, 2018

A two-year-old caught up in a police chase in Belgium died from a gunshot wound to the face, media say.

Trump to announce new federal funding curbs on US abortion clinics

- May 18, 2018

Clinics funded with government money will be banned from giving patients information on abortions.

Catfish suspended over Nev Schulman sexual harassment claims

- May 18, 2018

MTV has suspended production of the show after claims of sexual harassment against host Nev Schulman.

The Indian lawmakers being guarded in 'secret locations'

- May 18, 2018

Indians are captivated by the political chaos that is unfolding on their television screens.

Israel's Gaza response 'wholly disproportionate' - UN rights chief

- May 18, 2018

The UN rights chief sharply attacks Israel for killing Palestinians "caged in a toxic slum".

Growing resistance to antifungal drugs 'a global issue'

- May 18, 2018

Scientists warn this could lead to more outbreaks of disease and affect people who are already ill.

Cambridge Analytica starts bankruptcy proceedings in US

- May 18, 2018

The firm at the centre of the Facebook data row has filed legal papers that will see it wound up.

Ex-spy Sergei Skripal discharged after poisoning

- May 18, 2018

The Russian ex-spy was found slumped on a bench in Salisbury on 4 March

Georgia seeks to put itself on movie map

- May 18, 2018

The most recent film to have been shot there is a fake news comedy starring Katherine Parkinson.

GQ pokes fun at Vanity Fair with extra arms and legs on 'comedy' cover

- May 18, 2018

Anyone misplace a leg?

Estonia's Kanepi town adopts cannabis leaf flag after online poll

- May 18, 2018

Kanepi, whose name derives from the word for marijuana, took the step after a controversial poll.

China car app Didi updates safety measures after murder

- May 17, 2018

The country's equivalent of Uber is overhauling a service following the murder of a female passenger

Gina Haspel confirmed as CIA's first female director

- May 17, 2018

The CIA veteran was criticised for overseeing a "black site" where terror suspects were tortured.

Colorado city unanimously votes to ban assault-style rifles

- May 17, 2018

Gun rights advocates say they will sue the city of Boulder after it voted to ban semi-automatic rifles.

Survivor of the Rwandan Genocide makes plea for peace.

- May 17, 2018

Clemantine Wamariya, who fled the Rwandan Genocide aged six and is a human rights advocate, makes a plea for peace.

Poland stops 'Russian hybrid war groups'

- May 17, 2018

Poland says Russian networks were trying to foment Polish hostility to Ukraine.

Kerry James Marshall: Record $21.1m sale for Chicago artwork

- May 17, 2018

Past Times depicts African-American life, a central theme to Kerry James Marshall's work.

California blast leads to arrest of victim's business partner

- May 17, 2018

He was not arrested over the blast but on suspicion of possessing an unregistered destructive device.

Singapore's measures to reduce short-sightedness

- May 17, 2018

As global rates of short-sightedness - or myopia - increase around the world, Singapore is hoping to buck the trend with three simple but innovative solutions.

Royal wedding: Emmanuel Macron sends best wishes to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

- May 17, 2018

The French president says he hopes to watch the ceremony on TV, and will send them his best regards.

Explosive eruption at Hawaii volcano

- May 17, 2018

Explosive eruption at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano sends ash thousands of metres into the sky

US Surgeon General Jerome Adams helps sick patient on Delta flight

- May 17, 2018

US Surgeon General Jerome Adams helps with a medical emergency on board a Delta Air Lines plane.

Nigerian students 'tied to cross and whipped' for being late

- May 17, 2018

Three people, including the school's headteacher, are under arrest in Nigeria after the incident.

North Korea turns on 'incompetent' South

- May 17, 2018

Angry at US military drills, Pyongyang says it will not talk to South Korea until issues are settled.

New York man threatens to report Spanish-speaking staff to authorities

- May 17, 2018

Video shows a customer threatening to call immigration authorities on staff at a New York restaurant.

YouTube unveils new music streaming service

- May 17, 2018

The new app will combine millions of official songs with all the music already on YouTube.

Venezuela political prisoners 'revolt' at Caracas jail

- May 17, 2018

Anxious relatives gather after reports of an uprising in a former shopping centre now used as a jail.

Belgium migrants: Girl found dead after police chase van

- May 17, 2018

A young girl's body is discovered after Belgian police pursue a van carrying up to 30 migrants, reports say.

Hawaii's Volcano Kilauea spews out 'ballistic blocks'

- May 17, 2018

But projectile boulders are not the only hazard facing islanders near the erupting Mount Kilauea.

Whitney Houston was 'sexually abused', film claims

- May 17, 2018

The documentary alleges that Houston's cousin, Dee Dee Warwick, abused her as a child.

Scientists detect oxygen legacy of first stars

- May 17, 2018

The very first stars to shine in the Universe left a tell-tale trace in a far-distant galaxy.

Trump financial disclosure: What did we learn?

- May 17, 2018

How did the president's businesses do during his first year in office?

Bee crisis: EU court backs near-total neonicotinoids ban

- May 17, 2018

Three insecticides blamed for bee colony collapses will be restricted to greenhouses.

California parents 'waterboarded and shot' children

- May 17, 2018

Prosecutors detail the "continuous abuse" of ten children in a San Francisco suburb.

Is removing 'Aboriginal' from birth certificates whitewashing history?

- May 17, 2018

One indigenous Australian was shocked to discover his relatives' birth records had been altered.

US birth rates drop to lowest since 1987

- May 17, 2018

Births decreased among young women and teenagers but increased among those aged between 40 and 44.

Yanny or laurel: The sound dividing the internet

- May 17, 2018

Yanny or laurel? Here's why everyone is hearing different words - and what it means.

Stormy Daniels: Trump discloses payment to reimburse lawyer

- May 16, 2018

An ethics watchdog says Mr Trump should have revealed the payment, which he formerly denied, sooner.

Stan Lee: Comic book legend, 95, 'sues old company for $1bn'

- May 16, 2018

The Spider-man co-creator files lawsuit over improper sale of his company and digital impersonation.

Robot stands in for US student at graduation

- May 16, 2018

Cynthia Pettway was too sick to attend the ceremony in Alabama, so her school came up with another plan.

Russia's military hot water bottle blowers

- May 16, 2018

The unique skills of Russia's armed forces were on display at the World Military Wrestling Championship.

Pope warns nuns to use 'sobriety' on social media

- May 16, 2018

The guidance is intended to safeguard silence and recollection in monastic life.

Larry Nassar: Michigan State University to pay $500m to abuse victims

- May 16, 2018

More than 300 women and girls who accuse the ex-sports doctor of sexual assault will receive $500m.

Micronation founder Eli Avivi dies in Israel

- May 16, 2018

Eli Avivi led the micronation of Achzivland and was one of its two residents for nearly 50 years.

Burundi's President Nkurunziza: First a third term, now a seven-year mandates

- May 16, 2018

The referendum could see President Pierre Nkurunziza's mandate extended and has sparked fears of more violence in the country.

Saudi women troll men telling them 'You won't drive'

- May 16, 2018

Women in Saudi Arabia are hitting back at men telling them: "You won't drive," on social media.

North Korea summit: US hopeful Trump-Kim meet will go ahead

- May 16, 2018

North Korea says it may cancel the meeting after a top Trump aide's "reckless" remarks.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in anti-fake news campaign

- May 16, 2018

A new law in Kenya imposes fines of up to $50,000 and/or up to two years in prison.

Gaza: The history behind the anger

- May 16, 2018

The BBC's Paul Adams explains the issues at the root of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.

Trump helped Europe lose its illusions - Tusk

- May 16, 2018

European Council President Donald Tusk accuses Washington of "capricious assertiveness".

Senate panel releases report on 2016 Trump Tower meeting

- May 16, 2018

The 2016 meeting is a part of the ongoing Russia meddling investigation by the Justice Department.

Beirut Pride cancelled after organiser detained

- May 16, 2018

The organiser of Lebanon's Beirut Pride says authorities detained him on Monday night.

Vault 7 inquiry: CIA data leak suspect named by media

- May 16, 2018

Joshua Schulte is suspected of leaking secret documents but instead faces charges over abuse images.

Syria war: OPCW says chlorine used in February attack

- May 16, 2018

The global chemical weapons watchdog says chlorine was released from cylinders in Saraqeb.

Why some Commonwealth Games athletes overstay their visas

- May 16, 2018

A group who face deportation in Australia have made a "huge" decision, an ex-Cameroon athlete says.

Aliso Viejo blast: Mystery explosion kills woman in Orange County California

- May 16, 2018

Reports say a package may have caused the explosion at a building south of Los Angeles.

Why is Spanish Iberico cured ham so expensive?

- May 16, 2018

A single leg costs hundreds of pounds and increasing demand is pushing prices up.

Disappearing Tarn: Tasmanian lake's return delights visitors

- May 16, 2018

Nearly always dry, the tarn has delighted visitors after filling with a rare amount of water.

New Girl: Zooey Deschanel bids 'bittersweet' farewell to sitcom

- May 16, 2018

The two-part series finale of Zooey Deschanel's comedy show has aired in the US - with a twist.

Russia World Cup: Argentina 'flirting manual' panned

- May 16, 2018

Argentina's football association is panned for giving advice about flirting in Russia.

Indonesia violence: Samurai sword-armed men target police station

- May 16, 2018

Four men are killed attacking a police station in the latest violence linked to Islamist militancy.

Venezuela seizes Kellogg cereal factory after closure

- May 16, 2018

Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro says the plant has been handed to workers and will continue output.

Italy's populists aim to challenge EU on debt and migrants

- May 16, 2018

The parties say they are close to a government deal and one plan is to wipe out billions in debt.

Polycystic ovary syndrome: Scientists closer to understanding cause

- May 15, 2018

A common cause of infertility may be due to a hormonal imbalance before birth, researchers say.

N Korea cancels talks with South Korea and warns US

- May 15, 2018

North Korea also warned the US over the fate of Kim Jong-un's 12 June summit with Donald Trump

Frogs and goats banned on American Airlines

- May 15, 2018

American Airlines updates its policy on therapy animals, and bans tusked animals from flying.

Police force escorts slain officer's son to school

- May 15, 2018

The son of an officer killed during a homicide investigation makes an emotional return to school.

India flyover collapse kills at least 18 in Varanasi

- May 15, 2018

Cars were crushed beneath tonnes of concrete when a pillar for the under-construction road toppled.

Gaza violence: Israelis and Palestinians in fierce exchanges at UN

- May 15, 2018

Palestinian and Israeli UN envoys trade bitter accusations after Monday's killing of 58 Palestinians.

Embattled Kaspersky to open Swiss data centre 'for transparency'

- May 15, 2018

Cyber-security firm Kaspersky will move infrastructure after it was linked to Kremlin spying.

Letters 'shame' voters before Pennsylvania primary elections

- May 15, 2018

The notes warn that there will be a follow-up revealing who voted in Tuesday's primary elections.

Lars von Trier serial killer film prompts walkout

- May 15, 2018

Film critics walk out of controversial director Lars von Trier's violent serial killer screening in Cannes.

What's at the root of the Gaza conflict?

- May 15, 2018

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen explains the reason why people have been protesting in Gaza.

US author Tom Wolfe dies aged 87

- May 15, 2018

Wolfe wrote perhaps the defining American novel of the Reagan era in The Bonfire of the Vanities.

Spike Lee tells world to ‘wake up’ over Trump

- May 15, 2018

The director lambasts US President Donald Trump during a fiery conference at Cannes Film Festival.

Gun makers on trial over Mexico exports

- May 15, 2018

Six former Heckler & Koch staff are accused of illegally exporting rifles to violence-wracked Mexico.

Israel-Palestinian conflict: Life in the Gaza Strip

- May 15, 2018

Find out more about what it is like to live in the Gaza Strip, from the economy to education, health and water.

Amazon and Starbucks blast Seattle tax to fight homelessness

- May 15, 2018

The local council wants the two Seattle-based giants to help fight homelessness in the US city.

Italy anti-abortion posters spark outcry in Rome

- May 15, 2018

A campaign labelling abortion as the "prime cause of femicide" prompts calls for the mayor to intervene.

China Sichuan Airlines pilot 'sucked out of plane' survives

- May 15, 2018

A Chinese passenger plane makes an emergency landing after its windscreen blows out at 32,000ft.

Cannes 2018: Kristen Stewart goes barefoot despite high heels rule

- May 15, 2018

The actress seemed to be protesting against the red carpet dress code at the film festival.

Gap says sorry for T-shirts with 'incorrect map' of China

- May 15, 2018

The US retailer is the latest firm to anger China by not adhering to its territorial claims.

Is this a pigeon? A 2011 meme reincarnated in 2018

- May 15, 2018

"It's like my son got elected president and then got a full face tattoo," says translator of 'Is this a pigeon?' fame.

Turkey Erdogan: German furore over football photos with stars

- May 15, 2018

Posing for photos with the Turkish president lands footballers Özil and Gündogan in hot water.

George Soros: Foundation quits Hungary over 'repressive' policies

- May 15, 2018

The decision comes as the government moves to tighten its grip on non-government organisations.

Jerusalem embassy: Why Trump's move was not about peace

- May 15, 2018

Why moving the US embassy to Jerusalem was more about Trumpian politics than making peace.

Why an Australian supermarket chain is locking up baby milk

- May 15, 2018

The move by Australian chain Coles follows controversy about the resale of products in China.

‘Pakistan's army tried to hack my Facebook’

- May 15, 2018

A harassed human rights activist reveals to the BBC how she was a target for repeated cyber attacks.

Activists mock US gun culture with Chicago 'gun-sharing' dock

- May 14, 2018

The art installation aims to show obtaining a gun in the US can be as easy as renting a bike.

Gaza violence: Israel defends actions as 55 Palestinians killed

- May 14, 2018

Israel's PM says his military acted in self defence, as Palestinians condemn a "massacre".

Indonesia's Mount Merapi erupts as campers cook breakfast

- May 14, 2018

A group of hikers has a lucky escape on Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano.

Sam Nzima: The man behind the iconic photo of the fight against apartheid

- May 14, 2018

Sam Nzima dashed to the scene of a shooting in 1976 just in time to see a child falling to the ground.

Lois Lane actress Margot Kidder dies aged 69

- May 14, 2018

Margot Kidder, known for her role as Lois Lane in 1978's Superman, died at her home on Sunday.

US ruling opens way for states-wide sports betting

- May 14, 2018

Gambling shares in the US and UK surge after the Supreme Court paves the way for legalised sports betting.

Catalans elect new separatist leader Quim Torra

- May 14, 2018

Quim Torra is committed to Catalan independence despite Spain's crackdown.

Double amputee Xia Boyu makes history on Everest summit

- May 14, 2018

Xia Boyu lost his feet to frostbite after giving his sleeping bag to a sick teammate in 1975.

DR Congo: Why do tourists go to Virunga National Park?

- May 14, 2018

Africa's oldest park has been forced to suspend tourism following following the killing of a ranger and the abduction of tourists.

Palestinians killed in Gaza-Israel border clashes

- May 14, 2018

Israeli forces clashed with Palestinians amid protests ahead of the US embassy opening.

Does LeBron James really have a photographic memory?

- May 14, 2018

Basketball player LeBron James has astounded fans with his memory - here's his total recall secret.

The Afghan girls returning to school

- May 14, 2018

Schools in Achin stood empty for two years - now local girls are back to get an education.

Eurovision 2018: Netta returns to Israel after win

- May 14, 2018

She greeted fans on the tarmac in Tel Aviv with a speech and a dance.

Director Lars von Trier returns to Cannes

- May 14, 2018

The Danish director makes his first festival appearance since the infamous "Nazi" remarks of 2011.

Ramadan fast: Should children give up food and water?

- May 14, 2018

Doctors in Germany have appealed to Muslim parents not to have their children fast during Ramadan.

Royal Wedding: Meet the US and UK wedding planners

- May 14, 2018

Two wedding planners, an American and a Brit, reveal what makes a great day.

Naomi Musenga death: Emergency operator blames pressure after mocking caller

- May 14, 2018

An emergency operator accused of ignoring a French woman's plea hours before her death says she refuses to take the blame.

Spanish father accused of 'evil spirits' rape

- May 14, 2018

A father in Spain allegedly raped his 15-year-old daughter and two of her friends repeatedly.

Surabaya attacks: Parents who bring their children to die

- May 14, 2018

Indonesia's suicide attacks may be the first where attackers take their own children along to die.

India's Tharoor charged over wife's death

- May 14, 2018

Indian MP and former UN diplomat Shashi Tharoor charged with aiding his wife’s suicide in 2014

Trump seeks to save Chinese jobs at ZTE ahead of trade talks

- May 13, 2018

The US president makes a surprise move to help a telecoms firm subject to a US export ban.

Surabaya church attacks: Indonesian family of bombers 'had been to Syria'

- May 13, 2018

IS claimed Sunday's attack on churches in Indonesia, carried out by parents and their children.

Italy election: Five Star and League 'agree programme'

- May 13, 2018

But the Five Star Movement and League have still to agree on a coalition cabinet.

Sao Paulo fire: Search for victims called off

- May 13, 2018

Four people are still unaccounted for, nearly two weeks after the blaze in a Sao Paulo building.

Bereaved Australian father describes his feelings

- May 13, 2018

The father of four children found shot dead with their mother in Australia says he is "sad" but "not angry".

Students killed as bridge collapses

- May 13, 2018

At least five university students lose their lives in an accident at a tourist site in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir.

Pompeo on N Korea: US may allow private firms to invest

- May 13, 2018

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says US investors could help build the country's energy grid.

Chinese aircraft carrier starts sea trials

- May 13, 2018

State media show footage of the still-unnamed carrier leaving port in the north-eastern city of Dalian on Sunday.

Iran nuclear deal: Envoy starts diplomatic tour after US withdrawal

- May 13, 2018

Its foreign minister starts a diplomatic tour to seek assurances after the US abandoned the deal.

Jerusalem embassy: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner arrive for Monday opening

- May 13, 2018

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner will open the new US embassy in Jerusalem on Monday.

South Africa direct rule for North West province

- May 13, 2018

Violent protests at alleged corruption by local officials have gripped the region.

Margaret River shooting: Grandfather 'planned' Australia deaths

- May 13, 2018

The father of four children killed in Australia says he believes the grandfather planned the killings.

France attack: 'His hands were covered in blood'

- May 13, 2018

An eyewitness describes the scene of a deadly knife attack in central Paris.

'One family' behind Indonesia blasts

- May 13, 2018

Members of one family were behind bomb attacks on three churches in the city of Surabaya, police say.

Would you give your kids total freedom?

- May 13, 2018

A father of six living in rural Finland has an unusual parenting style: his children enjoy total freedom in the house.

Jorge Bergero: I bring my orchestra to the terminally ill

- May 13, 2018

Jorge Bergero is a cellist who performs for people who can’t make it to concert halls.

ICYMI: Chocolate, Putin and a Lego wedding

- May 13, 2018

A problem with chocolate in Poland and other stories that may have passed you by.

Cannes 2018: Jean-Luc Godard uses FaceTime to hold press conference

- May 12, 2018

The maverick film-maker lives up to his reputation by fielding questions from his Swiss home.

Pakistan blocks US diplomat from leaving after fatal crash

- May 12, 2018

The military attache is alleged to have killed a motorcyclist by driving a red traffic light.

Knifeman killed by Paris police - reports

- May 12, 2018

Police in Paris shoot a man dead after he stabs several people in the Opera district, French media say

Cannes 2018: Female stars protest on red carpet for equal rights

- May 12, 2018

Actresses, including Cate Blanchett and Jane Fonda, protest against gender inequality.

Mars exploration: Nasa to send helicopter to red planet

- May 12, 2018

The US space agency says it will be the first test of a heavier-than-air aircraft on another planet.

Mexico says round-the-world cyclists were murdered

- May 12, 2018

Local officials originally said the European pair lost control of their bikes and fell off a cliff.

North Korea to dismantle nuclear site in May ceremony

- May 12, 2018

Pyongyang will break up the site later this month, ahead of the unprecedented Trump-Kim meeting.

R Kelly gives defiant performance amid protests in North Carolina

- May 12, 2018

The R&B singer, who denies sexual assault, declines to tone down his act in North Carolina.

Burundi village attack leaves 26 dead ahead of referendum

- May 12, 2018

The violence ahead of a referendum which could see President Nkurunziza stay in power until 2034.

Bono's son's band responds in Inhaler name row

- May 12, 2018

The Irish rock combo fronted by Eli Hewson are accusing their English namesakes of seeking publicity.

Silvio Berlusconi: Ban on former PM holding office scrapped

- May 12, 2018

The former Italian PM had been barred from holding public office over a tax fraud sentence.

North Korea: UN gains 'unprecedented access' during visit

- May 12, 2018

After four days in the reclusive country, a top official says he sees a "sense of optimism".

Margaret River shooting: Relatives 'devastated' by killings

- May 12, 2018

Police confirm they are not looking for anyone else over the killing of seven family members.

Student mental health 'failing a generation'

- May 12, 2018

In 2016, 146 students killed themselves, and three have died in Bristol in the past month alone.

Eurovision: Rylan Clark-Neal's five acts to look out for

- May 12, 2018

Rylan Clark-Neal takes a look at the acts likely to steal the spotlight in Lisbon.

Is Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei trolling Trump?

- May 11, 2018

Ayatollah Khamenei has been pictured at a Tehran book fair reading Michael Wolff's Fire and Fury.

Social media Romeo wins free flight after failed campaign

- May 11, 2018

The man fell about 498,000 retweets short before a Canadian skating duo helped him score a free flight.

Cheetahs chase family at safari park

- May 11, 2018

The general manager of Beekse Bergen park in the Netherlands said they had a lucky escape.

Eurovision street style: What fans are wearing in Lisbon

- May 11, 2018

What to wear when you're going to the world's biggest song contest? Eurovision fans in Lisbon show off their... choices.

Philippines and Kuwait sign agreement on workers' rights

- May 11, 2018

After months embroiled in a diplomatic row, a deal is signed to protect Filipino domestic workers.

Survivor: 'I don't want to live here any longer'

- May 11, 2018

A survivor of the flooding caused when a dam in Kenya burst says she is too scared to go back to the farm where she worked.

Florida police officer races to rescue unresponsive baby

- May 11, 2018

Doctors say deputy Jeremie Nix's quick-thinking and swift actions kept baby Kingston alive.

Atlas the robot shows off running skills

- May 11, 2018

The humanoid robot by Boston Dynamics is seen running through a field and jumping over a log.

India rape: Third teenager attacked and burned in a week

- May 11, 2018

The 16-year-old is the third teenage girl to be raped and burned alive in a week in India.

Hiring Donald Trump's lawyer was a 'big mistake', says AT&T

- May 11, 2018

Telecoms boss says using the President's lawyer as a consultant was a "serious misjudgement".

Golden State Killer suspect charged with four more murders

- May 11, 2018

The suspect, a former California police officer, is accused of 12 murders in the 1970s and 80s.

US Niger ambush: How raft of failures ended in death

- May 11, 2018

"Individual, organisational and institutional failures" all contributed, a US military report says.

Chinese carpool service paused after death

- May 11, 2018

"China's Uber" suspends its car-pool service for a week after a woman who took a ride home was killed.

Japan's single women a burden on the state, MP says

- May 11, 2018

Kanji Kato warns they will "end up in a care home paid for by taxes from other people's children".

Eurovision 2018: Meet Benjamin, the Swedish Justin Bieber

- May 11, 2018

People say Sweden's Benjamin Ingrosso looks similar to Canadian singer Justin Bieber.

Leeds United in Myanmar: Can sport and politics collide?

- May 11, 2018

Leeds United's controversial tour of Myanmar is not the first sporting event to invite criticism.

DR Congo's Kasai crisis: 400,000 children face starvation

- May 11, 2018

Thousands of families have fled to the bush, where they stayed for months, short of food and water.

Record $120m fine for nuisance robocalls

- May 11, 2018

A US man is fined $120m (£88m) for making more than 90 million automated marketing calls.

Junot Díaz: Pulitzer to review misconduct claims against US author

- May 11, 2018

Junot Díaz steps down as Pulitzer chairman after being accused forcibly kissing another writer.

Himanshu Roy: Top India policeman kills himself

- May 11, 2018

Himanshu Roy, who was the head of Maharashtra's anti-terror squad, was suffering from cancer.

India woman beaten to death over child abduction rumours

- May 11, 2018

Locals attacked the woman after seeing her distribute chocolates to a few children, police said.

Kenya Patel dam burst: Dozens still missing in Solai

- May 11, 2018

Almost half the 44 people confirmed dead so far are children, and there are fears the toll may rise.

Deadpool: David Beckham gets apology from superhero who mocked his voice

- May 11, 2018

The superhero has finally said sorry to David Beckham for mocking his voice.

Marvel get its first official Chinese superheroes

- May 11, 2018

The Marvel universe just got a lot more diverse with its newest cast of superheroes, Lin Lie and Aero.

Iran condemns wave of Israeli air strikes in Syria

- May 11, 2018

In its first comments since Thursday's strikes, Iran backs Syria's "right to defend itself".

Italian girl, 6, calls police for help: "He's beating my mum"

- May 11, 2018

Neighbours watched on, Italian police said, as the child called them to arrest her mother's partner.

Iran nuclear deal: France condemns US move to re-impose sanctions

- May 11, 2018

It says European firms should not have to pay for the US decision to abandon a key nuclear deal.

Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal breaks John McEnroe's 34-year-old set record

- May 11, 2018

Rafael Nadal breaks John McEnroe's 34-year-old record for successive set wins on a single surface with his 50th in a row on clay.

Spain Catalonia: Carles Puigdemont opts out of presidency

- May 10, 2018

Carles Puigdemont has nominated political newcomer Quim Torra to be the region's president.

Police called after black Yale student falls asleep in common room

- May 10, 2018

Student Lolade Siyonbola says the police were called after she fell asleep in a shared common room.

Malaysia's Mahathir hopes to get back lost 1MDB funds

- May 10, 2018

Newly elected Mahathir Mohamad says he hopes to recoup most of the money lost in a corruption scandal.

Monica Lewinsky gets apology after event snub over Bill Clinton

- May 10, 2018

A US magazine has apologised after rescinding her event invite when Bill Clinton decided to attend.

Spanish woman wins spy cam case over supermarket pasty

- May 10, 2018

It was wrong to sack a woman secretly filmed eating a pasty while working, a judge says.

What's Ryan Reynolds got against Eurovision?

- May 10, 2018

Canada has never been invited to enter the song contest. Is that because Europe is afraid of losing?

Harvey Weinstein's wife Georgina Chapman says she 'never' suspected

- May 10, 2018

Georgina Chapman opens up in her first interview since allegations against her husband emerged.

Malaysia election: Why did young voters pick a 92-year-old?

- May 10, 2018

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad scored a historic election victory.

The Israeli singing about empowerment

- May 10, 2018

Netta Barzilai is one of the big favourites to win this year's song contest.

Five Star and League: Italy populist leaders close to government deal

- May 10, 2018

The League and Five Star parties say they have made significant steps to reaching a deal.

Korea-US summit set for Singapore

- May 10, 2018

First ever summit between sitting North Korean and US leaders will take place in Singapore on 12 June, Trump says