Abounding Opportunities

The five ships are the first to hunt whales for profit in Japanese waters in more than 30 years.

Glastonbury: Thank you for going plastic-free, says Attenborough

The 93-year-old naturalist tells crowds the use of a million plastic bottles has been avoided .

Syria war: Israeli jets ‘hit Iranian targets in Homs and Damascus’

Syrian state media say Israeli warplanes have targeted military bases near Damascus and Homs.

Wimbledon 2019: Serena Williams 'in a good place' ahead of tournament

The 23-time Grand Slam champion talks to the BBC about motivation, motherhood and recovery.

New York Pride: Huge crowds attend New York Pride march

Hundreds of thousands of people have been watching or taking part in WorldPride in New York.

Japanese whalers set sail for commercial hunting

Five ships will hunt up to 227 hunt whales for profit, ending a three-decade pause despite criticism.

Texas plane crash: 10 killed after 'aircraft veers into hangar'

The light aircraft veered into a hangar shortly after take-off at an airport near Dallas.

Hong Kong: Police and protesters clash on handover anniversary

Riot police use batons to repel protesters on the 22nd anniversary of the city's handover to China.

Trump in North Korea: KCNA hails 'amazing' visit

Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to set foot in North Korea in Sunday's historic trip.

Mexico hail: Ice 1.5m thick carpets Mexico's Guadalajara

Streets were carpeted in ice which trapped vehicles and damaged homes in the city of five million.

What's happening in the news this week?

This week, Bonnie Tyler makes an appearance, alongside some reconstituted meat products.

Tunisia - the birthplace of the Arab Spring which lost its hope

Tunisia is seen as one of the few success stories of the Arab Spring so have so many of its people lost hope?

Medicinal cannabis: The family that changed Australia's debate

Their heartrending story shifted perceptions on medical cannabis - but, they argue, not far enough.

Greek election: Why frustrated young voters are turning conservative

As Greece goes to the polls on 7 July, many young Greeks are turning from the left-wing Syriza.

Venezuela crisis: Navy captain's death in custody condemned by opposition

Opposition leader Juan Guaidó claims captain Rafael Acosta was "savagely and brutally tortured".

The death of a Tunisian poet

Nidhal Gharibi took his life at the age of 32. His friends say his depression was exacerbated by Tunisia's political and economic situation.

Afro Napoli: The migrant football team fighting racism

Footballer Sarjo was smuggled through six countries to Italy, but since arriving has been subject to racial abuse.

US President's press secretary scuffles with North Korea security

Stephanie Grisham struggles with Kim Jong-Un's staff to let US media into South Korea meeting.

New York Pride: Bumper crowds expected at LGBT march

The event is expected to be one of the biggest celebrations of LGBT pride in history.

Italy migrant boat: Captain disobeyed orders due to suicide fears

She says she ignored orders not to dock in Italy fearing people on board could take their own lives.

EU summit: Centre-left Timmermans tipped for top post

The key posts need to be decided, with Frans Timmermans tipped to head the Commission.

Turkey vows 'heavy' retaliation to Libya attacks, defence minister says

Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar ordered his troops to target Turkish ships and businesses in Tripoli.

Hong Kong protests: Thousands rally in support of police and Beijing

The pro-Beijing protesters waved Chinese flags to oppose the city's huge anti-extradition rallies.

Electric cars: New vehicles to emit noise to aid safety

The EU rule for new models follows concerns cars put pedestrians at risk because they are too quiet.

Delay to rule allowing US medics to refuse procedures on moral grounds

The rule will make it easier for medical workers to refuse to carry out procedures on moral grounds.

ICYMI: Huge hot dog and Klitschko rescue

Busy week? Here are four stories you may have missed.

Trump and Kim Jong-un meet at Korean demilitarised zone

The US president and North Korean leader meet at the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea.

Lagos 'snake man' on his conservation battle

Nigerian veterinarian Mark Ofua is on a mission to rescue snakes and other wild animals.

Albania set for tense local election stand-off

With the main opposition boycotting the poll, there are fears of disruption and violence.

Trump ‘trying to work out’ historic Kim meeting at DMZ

Donald Trump says he wants to “say hello” and shake Kim Jong-un’s hand at the DMZ.

A handy guide to becoming US president

Who gets to be president? How do you win? All your questions and more in one handy explainer.

Gotabhaya Rajapaksa: The wartime strongman who wants to run Sri Lanka

Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, the former defence chief who crushed the Tamil Tigers, is eyeing a return to power.

The teenager with Down's syndrome swimming in the Arctic

Trym is the first person to live on the Svalbard Islands with Down's syndrome and he isn't letting it hold him back.

The online LGBT magazine blocked in its own country

How one man is seeking to break down gender taboos in Jordan.

Your pictures on the theme of 'pathway'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "pathway".

Sudan: Dying for the revolution

Meet the young protesters in Sudan prepared to die to keep the country's revolution alive.

'Madrid Central' protest: Thousands oppose suspension of anti-pollution plan

Protesters are calling on Madrid’s conservative mayor to reimpose strict car pollution restrictions.

How apps power Hong Kong's 'leaderless' protests

Huge group chats with real-time voting let demonstrators decide what steps to take next.

'They called my baby biowaste - it broke my heart in pieces'

A garden in Victoria, Canada, helps parents mourn children lost during pregnancy.

Pakistan: How one girl overcame the armed men who blocked her school

Naeema Zehri grew up in a village in Pakistan where armed men stopped her from going to school.

Birmingham Rep photos shine spotlight on backstage world

An exhibition of 100 images takes theatre fans behind the scenes at Birmingham's Rep theatre.

Sudan security forces 'carry out raid' ahead of mass protest

The main opposition group says armed forces broke up a press conference on the eve of the rally.

Sri Lanka hires first two hangmen in 43 years

The president has announced four prisoners will be executed over drug offences.

In pictures: Europe roasting again as heatwave continues

Temperatures remain sizzling, rising above 40C (104F) in some areas of Spain.

Merkel's shaking: Chancellor says she's 'fine' after attacks

The German Chancellor has suffered two bouts of trembling in public in two weeks.

Luis Alvarez, police campaigner for 9/11 compensation, dies

The former detective underwent 68 rounds of chemotherapy for cancer caused by work at Ground Zero.

Germany to return Nazi-stolen painting Vase of Flowers to Italy

Vase of Flowers by Dutch artist Jan van Huysum will be handed to the Uffizi Gallery.

G20 summit: Trump and Xi agree to restart US-China trade talks

The leaders of the two countries reach an agreement to ease a row that has fuelled an economic slowdown.

South African teens: 'How we built a plane in 10 days'

These South African teenagers built their own plane and are flying it from Cape Town to Cairo.

Italy migrants: Rescue ship captain arrested at Lampedusa port

The ship, carrying dozens of rescued migrants, entered Lampedusa port despite being banned by Italy.

Who's in the running for Juncker's post and other EU top jobs?

EU leaders will head back to Brussels on Sunday night for a special meeting to try and agree on who should be the next president of the European Commission.

Abiy Ahmed's reforms in Ethiopia lift the lid on ethnic tensions

Just a few weeks ago, Abiy Ahmed was feted across Africa but deadly attacks threatens his reforms.

Ebola: The impact of militant attacks in DR Congo

The deadly Ebola virus has spread, but are attacks and insecurity affecting the response?

Dressed to kill: Video games' tricky relationship with fashion

Video games insiders explain why too many games are let down by their leading character's look.

Trump says he wants to 'shake hands' with North Korea's Kim at DMZ

"I would meet him at the Border/DMZ just to shake hand and say Hello," President Trump tweets.

Berlin Brandenburg: The airport with half a million faults

Billions over budget, years late in opening, and still being rebuilt before a single plane has landed. What's gone so wrong at the new Berlin airport?

Japan whaling: Commercial hunts to resume despite outcry

Hunters could be back in Japanese waters from 1 July, ending a three-decade halt to commercial whaling.

Blue for Sudan: Instagram 'sympathy scammers' exploit support for protesters

Fake accounts trying to capitalise on social media campaigns are rife on the photo-sharing platform.

G20 summit: Trump jokes to Putin about Russian election meddling

The US president delivers a light-hearted reprimand to his Russian counterpart at the G20 summit.

DR Congo copper and cobalt miners killed in Kolwezi

The governor of Lualaba province says the fatalities are "clandestine artisanal diggers".

Genoa's giant bridge towers demolished

The towers on Genoa's Morandi bridge, which partially collapsed last year killing 43 people, have been demolished.

Alabama woman charged with manslaughter after losing unborn baby in shooting

After losing her child in a shooting, the woman has been arrested - despite not being the shooter.

Donald Trump's joking reprimand to Putin: 'Don't meddle in the 2020 election'

The US president held a meeting with the Russian leader during the G20 summit in Japan.

India arrests after women's heads shaved for resisting rape

Two men are arrested for shaving the women's heads and assaulting them in India's Bihar state.

New Zealand 'fake meat' pizza was not misleading, says Hell Pizza

Hell Pizza says it covertly introduced plant-based meat on to one of its pizzas to raise awareness.

Democratic debate: Joe Biden criticised for race record

The front-runner in the Democratic race has his civil rights record attacked by Kamala Harris.

iPhone designer Jony Ive to leave Apple

The British designer's work helped turn Apple into the world's most valuable company.

Jean-Claude Romand: Fake French doctor who killed family is free

Jean-Claude Romand murdered his wife, children and parents in 1993 as he was about to be exposed.

Putin: Russian president says liberalism 'obsolete'

Speaking before the G20 summit, the Russian leader says the political ideology has "outlived its purpose".

Genoa bridge: Towers to be demolished with explosives

Residents are told to leave as experts prepare to demolish what remains of Italy's Morandi bridge.

European heatwave: Temperature may reach highest on record in France

The current record stands at 44.1C (111.4F), reached in southern France in a 2003.

Italy migrants: Pressure builds over Lampedusa rescue ship

It comes as Italy tries to clamp down on migrant rescue boats entering its territorial waters.

AI needs more health data if it's to help cure the world

Artificial intelligence could help tackle many of the world's health problems, experts say.

Assam NRC: Are India’s ‘unwanted people’ being driven to suicide?

Citizens facing deportation are taking their lives, say activists who warn of a humanitarian disaster.

What is the G20 summit, and what do world leaders talk about?

What is the G20, and what do they do when they meet?

Why is an African chief's skull mentioned in the Versailles Treaty?

Chief Mkwawa died 16 years before WW1 began but his skull was mentioned in the treaty that ended the conflict.

Prosthetic limbs: An invention for amputees in the developing world

It's high-tech, it's cheap, and it's been designed for amputees in the developing world.

Africa's top shots: 21-27 June 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Quiz of the Week: Which Pink song induced childbirth?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

Democratic debate: Heavyweights Biden and Sanders to duel

Ten hopefuls will be on stage, but all eyes will be on two heavyweights battling for the party's soul.

'I rented a mouldy flat from the deputy mayor'

When Jennifer Mbon's flat grew a layer of black mould she discovered her landlord was one of Marseille's top politicians.

Support for homeless McDonald's worker shamed on Facebook

A man shamed on social media for sleeping at a McDonald's has received support from his community.

Reddit places pro-Donald-Trump forum in quarantine

The discussion platform says it made the move after threats of violence against the police.

China's investment in Africa: Everything you need to know

Vincent Ni and Larry Madowo explain the complex relationship between China and African countries.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel shakes at Berlin ceremony

The German Chancellor is seen shaking at a ceremony in Berlin, eight days after a similar incident.

Denmark's new PM takes power and joins Nordic swing to left

Mette Frederiksen is the third centre-left leader to take office in a Nordic country this year.

Police seize cocaine ahead of Bolsonaro flight

The air force officer had been assigned with accompanying Brazil's president on a flight home.

Paris attacks: Bosnian suspect arrested in Germany

German police detain a 39-year-old man in connection with attacks in France that killed 130 people.

Ethiopia Amhara unrest: Opposition supporters 'arrested'

It follows an attempt at a regional coup, in which the army chief of staff was shot dead.

Russia denies role in Israeli airport GPS jamming

Aircraft have been forced to use alternative navigation systems to land at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport.

Honduras v El Salvador: The football match that kicked off a war

In 1969, EL Salvador and Honduras played three football games and then went to war. What happened?

Germany's Angela Merkel seen shaking again in Berlin

Chancellor Merkel trembles at an event in Berlin - as she did eight days ago at another ceremony.

'Hero' 17-year-old catches falling toddler

Feuzi Zabaat was working nearby when he caught a two-year-old girl as she fell out of a window.

US election 2020: The biggest moments in Democratic debate

There were policy disagreements, interruptions and some unexpected lines on the debate stage in Miami.

Donald Trump hits out at 'unacceptable' India tariffs

The US president says he "looks forward" to bringing up tariffs with India's PM Narendra Modi.

Venezuela crisis: Maduro says 'fascist' coup foiled

The socialist leader said the attempt involved Juan Guaidó backed by the US, Colombia and Chile.

US father gets life for India child death

Sherin Matthews was found in a drain two weeks after disappearing from her Texas home in October.

Australian student arrested in North Korea, reports say

Media reports have identified him as Alek Sigley, a 29-year-old masters student living in Pyongyang.

Libya crisis: UN-backed government 'retakes' key town of Gharyan

Gharyan was a main supply base for an offensive on Tripoli by insurgents loyal to Khalifa Haftar.

Appeals over Russia holiday camp deaths

Three years ago, tragedy struck for a group of children out on boats at Lake Syamozero in Russia's Karelia region.

Rio Grande drowning: 'I knew it was the last time I would see my son'

The mother of a man who drowned trying to cross into the US recalls the moment he set out on the journey.

Russia says Georgia isn't safe. Russians in Georgia say otherwise

Russian citizens in Georgia say otherwise.

The tropical islands that fell into ruin

A picture of decline mars Australia's Great Barrier Reef, where a number of island resorts lie derelict.

Why Morocco could be next for revolution, after Sudan and Algeria

Half of Moroccans asked by a major BBC Arabic survey say they want immediate political change.

Indian MP Mahua Moitra's 'rising fascism' speech wins plaudits

Mahua Moitra warns of the "early signs of fascism" in India in her maiden speech, causing a sensation.

Islamic State group: Nicaragua arrests four suspected members

There were fears that three of the four - two Egyptians and two Iraqis - could be headed to the US.

Nigeria Ore road helicopter 'picked up stroke victim'

A helicopter company insists a motorway rescue was an emergency, not a billionaire escaping traffic.

Venezuela crisis: Military force still an option, says Guaidó

The opposition leader tells the BBC he wants elections, but has not ruled out the use of force.

France heatwave: Paris region closes schools

Regions around Paris announce school closures as France and Spain expect heat above 40C.

Malaysia seizes thousands of smuggled turtles at airport

Two Indian men are in custody after thousands of red-eared sliders are discovered in their luggage.

US immigration: Drowning exposes risks of illegal crossing

A man from El Salvador and his baby daughter die in the Rio Grande trying to reach the US.

Second US town pays up to ransomware hackers

Lake City becomes the second Florida town in two weeks to pay up after a ransomware attack.

The lives disrupted by the world's tallest statue

The $430m iconic statue was touted as symbol of India's development - but it hasn't benefitted everyone.

'I was exploited by my friend's mum'

Philippine children are being forced into online sex abuse videos by family, paid for by people in the West.

The Arab world in seven charts: Are Arabs turning their backs on religion?

A growing number of Arabs in the Middle East and North Africa say they are no longer religious, a major survey suggests.

Spirited Away: Japanese anime trounces Toy Story 4 at China box office

The Japanese cartoon from 2001 made more than twice as much as Toy Story 4 over the weekend.

Baby girl found in plastic bag

The girl now known as 'Baby India' was found after nearby residents heard cries.

How do you win the race to become US president?

Who gets to be president? How do you win? All your questions and more in one handy explainer.

Migrant children crisis: Democrats agree $4.5bn aid for migrants at border

A bid to ease the crisis, which has seen migrants dying on the border, faces a tough Senate battle.

US migrant children 'hungry, dirty, sick and scared'

A lawyer says migrant children are being held in Texas in "the most degrading and appalling conditions".

'Triple whammy' threatens UN action on climate change

Efforts by Saudi Arabia, the EU and Japan are seen as part of a backlash against UN climate action.

Sheryl Crow: Universal Studios fire destroyed all my master tapes

The star says all her master tapes were destroyed in an "apocalyptic" 2008 blaze at Universal Studios.

Over 100 migrant children returned to 'horrific' border station

The Texas facility reportedly made changes to alleviate its overcrowding in order to house the children.

Kim Kardashian West's Kimono underwear meets Japanese backlash

The shapewear range is touted as inclusive, but Japanese people say the name disrespects tradition.

Lula: Brazil court rejects request to free ex-president pending appeal

Judges dismissed a request to free the ex-president and delayed a decision on his latest appeal.

Westerners 'fuelling Philippine child sex video rise'

Philippine children are being forced into online sex abuse videos by family, paid for by people in the West.

Beauty queen 'raped by Gambia's ex-President Jammeh'

Three women tell HRW how they were assaulted by the now exiled leader - allegations his party deny.

Paris air pollution: French state blamed in landmark case

A court rules the state failed to act to curb air pollution in Paris, in a landmark decision.

US-Iran crisis: Trump lashes out at 'ignorant and insulting' statement

The US president tweeted after Iran's president responded to the new sanctions, unveiled on Monday.

Used car batteries may power football stadium lights

Refurbished batteries are already in use at stadiums in Norway and the Netherlands.

Wimbledon 2019: Rafael Nadal says seeding formula 'doesn't seem right'

World number two Rafael Nadal says "it doesn't seem right" that Wimbledon's formula means he could be seeded behind world number three Roger Federer.

Ukraine fury as Russia gets back Council of Europe voting rights

The Ukrainian delegation walks out of the Council of Europe assembly following the decision.

Etika: Body found in search for missing YouTuber

The gamer, who went missing last week, had uploaded a video describing suicidal thoughts.

French police under fire over man missing at Nantes party

When police broke up a Nantes music party, 14 people fell in the River Loire and one has disappeared.

'Climate apartheid' between rich and poor looms, UN expert warns

A UN expert warns of a future where "the wealthy pay to escape" while the rest suffer.

Rhino release: Epic journey to freedom in Rwanda

Five zoo-born eastern black rhinos have been transported from Europe to Africa.

Mexico's top Caribbean beaches hit by seaweed infestation

The president is criticised for not doing enough as popular beaches are hit by a deluge of seaweed.

Kabir Singh: Bollywood's misogyny problem is not new

Kabir Singh has been sharply criticised for its treatment of women, but it is a box office hit.

Iran-US crisis: Rouhani derides new sanctions as 'useless'

Hassan Rouhani says the measures show the Trump administration is lying about wanting dialogue.

West Bengal protests: Politicians hounded to return bribe money

Political leaders are under pressure after a state chief minister told them to refund bribe money.

Texas migrant children moved from 'horrific cells' after outcry

"It is degrading and inhumane and shouldn't be happening in America," one lawyer said.

Jussie Smollett: Police bodycam noose footage released

The 37-year-old ex-Empire actor is accused of staging a homophobic and racist attack on himself.

Trump says sexual assault accuser E Jean Carroll 'not my type'

Donald Trump has denied allegations he sexually assaulted columnist E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s.

Israel Folau: Rugby star recoups donations in sacking row

Israel Folau draws new support for his fight against Rugby Australia over his anti-gay online posts.

Rhino release: European parks bring animals to Rwanda

Five critically endangered rhinos from European zoos are flown to Rwanda to be released into the wild.

Gangnam: The scandal rocking the playground of K-pop

The BBC hears shocking allegations of drugging and rape inside South Korea's glamorous nightclub scene.

Malaysia air pollution: Schools shut after illness hits children

The same part of Malaysia was hit by toxic air pollution in March, making more than 4,000 people ill.

South Korea's Gangnam rocked by rape scandals

South Korea's glamorous nightclub scene has been hit by allegations of drugging and rape.

Famed Mexican rescue dog Frida retires after nine years' duty

Frida is credited with saving the lives of 12 people and has worked across four different countries.

Trump's 'deal of the century' falls flat in West Bank

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank say Donald Trump's economic master plan does not help them.

Raspberry Pi used to steal data from Nasa lab

Lax security at a Nasa lab let a hacker lurk on the agency's network for almost a year, says report.

Vietnam jails US national for 'state overthrow plot'

Michael Phuong Minh Nguyen is sentenced to 12 years in jail after a trial that lasted just half a day.

Venezuela crisis: Army and police officials detained, activists say

Activists say six officials have been detained as President Maduro intensifies a crackdown on dissent.

Yemen war: Civilian killed in Houthi attack on Saudi airport

A Syrian national is killed after Yemeni rebels reportedly targeted Abha airport with a drone.

Aisha Ahmad Suleiman: 'People tried to stop me playing polo.'

Polo is widely seen as a men-only game in northern Nigeria, but one woman is changing the narrative.

Australia basks in 24 hours of women's sports glory

The nation woke up on Monday to an extraordinary succession of achievements, causing much local joy.

Ethiopia Amhara 'coup ringleader on the run'

Flags are flying at half-mast as Prime Minister Abiy declares a day of mourning for killed officials.

Rapper Nipsey Hussle honoured at BET Awards

The rapper was shot dead in March aged 33.

France 40C heatwave could break June records

It could feel like 47C in Paris this week as high humidity makes a hot June feel even hotter.

Saudi Arabia: My experience as a female driver, one year on

One year after women were allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia, Lulwa Shalhoub describes her experience.

Cambodia PM Hun Sen visits deadly building collapse site

Officials say the death toll has risen to 24, but families fear more bodies remain under the debris.

The Red Zone: A place where butch lesbians live in fear

Three deaths and dozens of violent attacks have put butch lesbians in Chile's Fifth region on red alert.

Is peace between Israel and Palestinians out of reach?

More than 25 years on from breakthrough peace accords the two sides seem further apart than ever. But why?

Ransomware cyber attacks are targeting large companies and demanding huge payments.

A Norwegian aluminium producer is recovering after hackers took thousands of computers offline and demanded a ransom.

Dopey: ‘We needed somewhere to tell wild drug stories’

Listeners came for the wild anecdotes, but have stuck around to form an informal support network.

Chatty cockroach gets Greeks talking on Athens streets

How two female artists reignited debate on the streets of Greece by imitating an insect.

Five murders, six men and 16 years of stolen lives

How a miscarriage of justice destroyed six men and their families in India.

Ethiopia mosque ban: 'Our sacred city of Aksum must be protected'

Ethiopian Orthodox Christian leaders say they would rather die than see a mosque in their ancient city of Aksum.

What's happening in the news this week?

In which the gestation period of a white rhino is used to explain this week's news.

'Sex and shopping' author Judith Krantz dies at 91

Her steamy bestselling novels feature young, beautiful heroines meeting rich, handsome men.

Rajasthan tent collapse kills 14 at religious event

Officials say some were electrocuted when storms caused a tent to collapse at a religious event.

Israel Folau: Rugby star's fundraiser shut down over anti-gay views

Israel Folau had sought donations to fight his sacking by Rugby Australia over social media posts.

Mauritania opposition challenges ruling party victory

Four candidates have rejected the result and said they will use "all legal means" to challenge it.

Air Canada: Woman wakes up alone on dark, parked plane

Tiffani Adams says she has experienced "re-occurring night terrors" since the incident.

Australian children of IS militants rescued from Syria camp

The group include orphans of notorious Australian militant Khaled Sharrouf.

Turkey ruling party set to lose Istanbul election

Ruling party in Turkey set to lose city of Istanbul after re-run mayoral election in big blow for President Erdogan

Nanda Devi: Bodies of missing climbers recovered in Himalayas

The eight mountaineers had been attempting to climb India's second-highest peak, Nanda Devi.

Why a group of US state senators are being hunted by police

Republicans from Oregon have been missing since walking out over a climate change law on Thursday.

Ukraine holds largest gay pride event to date in Kiev

Organisers say around 8,000 attended the Kiev parade - up from 5,000 last year.

Czech Republic protests: Andrej Babis urged to quit as PM

Protesters are calling for Prime Minister Andrej Babis to resign amid fraud allegations.

Watch wonder goal in Malaysian Cup

Herold Goulon's stunner capped Pahang's 3-1 victory over Perak in the first leg of the Malaysian FA Cup semifinal.

Istanbul votes in mayoral election re-run

Ekrem Imamoglu won the first vote in March but President Erdogan's AK Party alleged irregularities.

US 'launched cyber-attack on Iran weapons systems'

The hack targeted computers running rocket and missile launchers, sources tell US media outlets.

Hong Kong protests: How tensions have spread to US

The conflict between mainland China and Hong Kong is playing out at college campuses across the US.

German politician's murder raises spectre of far-right attacks

A neo-Nazi is suspected of having shot Walter Lübcke, who defended migrant rights.

How 'charity speedrunning' made gaming the new telethon

As Games Done Quick holds its 20th event, we explore how gamers raise millions for charity.

Achieving the impossible: Thai cave rescue a year on

One diver recalls the dramatic rescue of 12 boys that made headlines around the world.

Deportations after deal: The new reality for migrants in Mexico

Undocumented migrants in south Mexico no longer travel unimpeded, photojournalist Encarni Pindado discovers.

Ethiopia army chief shot amid unrest

The attack on Seare Mekonnen followed an attempted coup in the northern Amhara region.

Shiyenze Khasoha: 'My designs fund my cancer treatment'

Kenyan Shiyenze Khasoha sells clothes she designs to pay for her ovarian cancer treatment.

'This ambitious water project killed my husband'

A new multi-billion dollar project to prevent drought in southern India is causing controversy.

Kofi Kingston: 'My struggle transcends race'

Kofi Kingston, the first African-born WWE champion, talks about his Ghanaian heritage.

How water polo's Shiny Shrimps changed one man's life

Cédric Le Gallo used to hate sport. But then he joined the Shiny Shrimps and it changed his life.

Holocaust survivors: The families that weren’t meant to live

Holocaust survivors and their families recreate a photo taken in 1945.

The women fighting for Lapland

As climate change affects the livelihoods of Finland's indigenous Sami people, a proposed new Arctic railway, forestry and mining could change Lapland forever.

North Korea's Kim Jong-un receives 'excellent' letter from Trump

State media says the North Korean leader will "seriously contemplate the interesting content".

Climate protestors storm Garzweiler coal mine in Germany

The activists break through police lines amid a weekend of protests against fossil fuel use.

US-Iran: Trump announces further sanctions amid tensions

The measures are intended to prevent Iran obtaining nuclear weapons, President Donald Trump says.

Middle East peace plan: Jared Kusner unveils US proposals

President Trump's son-in-law reveals the first, economics-focused section of the proposals.

Iran executes 'US spy' who worked for defence ministry

The man was convicted of espionage after spying equipment was found in his home, state media report.

Militants killed while attacking Kenya police base

They are believed to have been fighters from the Somalia-based al-Shabab Islamist group, police say.

Urinating man causes injuries on Berlin boat

Some passengers jumped up in surprise and injured themselves by hitting their heads.

Bear falls asleep in wardrobe after entering home

Police in the US state of Montana found the animal resting after it had locked itself into a room.

Hong Kong extradition bill: Police brutality inquiry ruled out

The territory's justice secretary rejects a demand to investigate police actions against protesters.

Rogue slug blamed for Japanese railway chaos

A power cut that stopped trains on Kyushu island was caused by a slug shorting the system.

Seven-storey building collapses in Cambodia

Three people are confirmed dead and others are missing in the coastal city of Sihanoukville.

Istanbul vote rerun: Ambitious mayor takes on Erdogan's man

The election is being rerun after the ruling party candidate narrowly lost the Istanbul mayoral vote.

Hawaii plane crashes killing nine on board

Nine people are thought to have been aboard the King Air flight.

Elton John awarded France's highest civilian award Legion d'Honneur

The British singer was described as a "melodic genius" by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Trump warns Iran of ‘obliteration’ in event of war

But the US president says he is open to talks with Tehran after pulling out of military strikes.

Chennai water crisis: 'We can't do anything'

Residents in the Indian city have been forced to go to drastic lengths to get water after months of poor rainfall.

Mauritania heads to polls in first election since independence

More than a million are set to vote for what could be Mauritania's first peaceful transfer of power.

Miriwoong: The Australian language which barely anybody speaks

Australia has about 100 indigenous languages at risk of being lost - so how do you save them?

Why are Nike trainers washing up on beaches?

From Bermuda and the Azores to Ireland and France, large numbers of shoes are washing ashore.

Syria: Who's in control of Idlib?

Who holds sway in the last major stronghold of opposition forces fighting the Syrian government?

Hong Kong protests: How Hallelujah to the Lord became an unofficial anthem

It's a Christian hymn but there are political reasons why protesters have picked up the simple tune

The medical student who died of measles

The death of a student doctor from a preventable disease shows how Ukraine has become the measles capital of Europe.

Afcon 2019: Meet the ‘animals’ competing for the Africa Cup of Nations

Eagles, elephants and lions are among the most popular sporting beasts at this year's tournament.

Trump dismisses E. Jean Carroll rape allegation as 'fiction'

Writer E. Jean Carroll says Mr Trump raped her in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.

Teacher's remains found buried under Chinese school after 16 years

The remains of a Chinese teacher who vanished in 2003 are dug up after a man confesses to his killing.

EU Commission boss: Who will replace Jean-Claude Juncker?

The race is still wide open after EU leaders failed to pick a successor to Jean-Claude Juncker.

Trump threatens Time journalist with prison over photo

"What was that?!" the president snaps as an Oval Office reporter apparently oversteps his bounds.

Spain women: Top court decides if Wolf Pack gang were rapists

Prosecutors are calling for five men known as the "wolf pack" to have their jail terms doubled.

Honduras protests: Military deployed after violence

Two people die during anti-government protests, with shops looted and government buildings attacked.

Critically endangered vultures poisoned en masse in Botswana

Conservationists say the killing of more than 500 birds is one of the largest slaughters documented.

Yoga Day: Thousands of Indians celebrate the day

PM Narendra Modi, a yoga enthusiast, led the celebrations, hosting an event in Jharkhand state.

Edward Gallagher: Witness in US war crimes case admits killing IS teen

A Navy Seal stuns a courtroom by acknowledging his role in a death for which his comrade is accused.

Yemen crisis: UN partially partially suspends food aid

The World Food Programme says it is a last resort, accusing Houthi rebels of diverting supplies.

Gulf crisis: Are we heading for a new tanker war?

Attacks on tankers in the Gulf drew the US in the 1980s - now it could be even more dangerous.

Xi in North Korea: Kim hails 'invincible' ties with China

Chinese President Xi Jinping's two-day visit to Pyongyang ends with mutual pledges of friendship.

Trump 'approved military strikes against Iran but pulled back'

US media reports say the president approved pre-dawn strikes for Friday, but rolled back the plan.

Hong Kong protests: Hundreds surround police headquarters

Protesters are calling for the extradition bill, which has been suspended, to be completely shelved.

Kullu bus crash: More than 40 die in India gorge plunge

Witnesses say the bus failed to make a sharp turn on a steep road and fell down a mountainside.

Israel Folau: Sacked rugby player in anti-gay row asks for donations

Israel Folau is contesting Rugby Australia's decision to end his contract over anti-gay posts.

Fears for elephants facing 1,900 mile train journey in India

Four elephants are set to travel in 40C heat for days across India to participate in temple rituals.

Searching for truth in China's Uighur 're-education' camps

China is accused of locking up Uighurs in camps - which it denies. The BBC went inside one of them.

Inside Pakistan's first retirement home for third-gender people

Pakistan's third-gender people are often rejected by their families - the first retirement home for them has just opened.

Why the age of electric flight is finally upon us

Air travel accounts for 2%-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Are electric engines an answer?

Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence: The 3,100-mile race around a New York block

It lasts almost two months, with competitors running 18 hours a day. The 'Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence' is a race unlike any other.

Has an internet blackout killed Sudan's revolution?

The Military Council has switched off the internet in response to protests that took place in early June.

Inside Italy's war over vaccines

Fake news fuels the anti-vaccine movement and one government's vaccination efforts may be making it worse.

Istanbul vote: Why rerun vote is key to Turkey's future

Turkey's ruling party narrowly lost the city's mayoral election in April and a rerun is scheduled for 23 June.

MH17 crash: Putin says Russia 'absolutely disagrees' with evidence

The Russian president says he "completely disagrees" with charges brought by the plane crash inquiry.

Trump: Iran made 'big mistake' downing US drone

It was brought down over the Strait of Hormuz, amid soaring tensions between the US and Iran.

Russia to release whales from 'jail' in far east after outcry

It comes after the "whale jail", where orcas and belugas were held, sparked an international outcry.

FBI arrests Syrian refugee for church bomb plot

Prosecutors say the suspected plot against a Pittsburgh church was inspired by the IS terror group.

Keith Raniere Nxivm trial: Why it's so hard to stop a cult

Running a cult is not a criminal offence in most countries, making life difficult for prosecutors.

Biden refuses to apologise for working with racist senators

Amid a political firestorm, the top Democrat insists "there's not a racist bone in my body".

EU faces tense talks over top jobs in Brussels

There is intense national rivalry over the successors to Jean-Claude Juncker and other key figures.

Gay refugees sent back to 'homophobic Kenya camp'

The group had been staying in safe houses in Kenya's capital after fleeing attacks, the UN says.

Chennai water: How India's sixth biggest city is coping with shortages

Chennai, home to more than four million people, is relying on tankers to supply its water.

MH17 crash: Malaysia PM Mahathir denounces murder charges

Mahathir Mohamad criticises the charging of three Russians over the downing of the Malaysian plane.

German pro-immigration mayors get death threats

Two mayors who survived serious knife attacks may be the targets of far-right groups, police say.

Sanjiv Bhatt: India riots whistleblower gets life in jail for murder

A senior policeman who accused Narendra Modi over deadly riots in Gujarat state is jailed for murder.

Saudi arms sales: Court of Appeal demands review

Campaigners win a legal challenge over the UK government's decision to allow arms sales to Saudi Arabia.

David Ortiz: Boston Red Sox legend 'not target of shooting'

The man suspected of ordering of the attack in Santo Domingo is said to be linked to Mexican criminals.

Ex-Interpol chief pleads guilty to corruption, China says

Meng Hongwei was charged with corruption after he vanished on a trip back to China last year.

Showbiz whales freed from captivity arrive in Iceland

Two performing beluga whales are freed to live out their days in a secluded Icelandic bay.

Cassius' Philippe Zdar dies in accidental fall

Philippe Zdar, one half of of French dance duo Cassius, dies accidentally in Paris, his agent says.

Iranian military claims to have shot down US spy drone

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) say they shot down a US spy drone on Thursday morning.

Christchurch attack: New Zealand launches gun buy-back scheme

People have six months to hand in their semi-automatic weapons - banned in the wake of the Christchurch attacks.

Chris Dawson: Podcast-highlighted suspect pleads not guilty to murder

Chris Dawson denies killing his wife, Lynette, in Sydney - a case that has drawn global attention.

Clapping back against racial stereotypes

Elijah Lawal has written a book about "clapping back" against racial stereotypes.

How can a company be valued at billions, but not make any profit?

You can't have a company worth billions of dollars and not make a profit, right? Wrong, and here's why.

Gulf crisis: Close up to stricken oil tanker with the US Navy

The BBC's Mark Lowen sees the damage caused to one of the oil tankers attacked in the Gulf of Oman.

South African MP punches man during alleged racist incident

Phumzile van Damme says she punched a white man in self-defence at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront.

Four charged with shooting down MH17 plane

The Malaysia Airlines jet came down over eastern Ukraine in July 2014, killing 298 people.

Colombia urged to do more to protect ex-Farc rebels after killings

Some 160 ex-fighters and their relatives have been killed since the 2016 peace deal, the Farc says.

Jamal Khashoggi killing: Saudi crown prince 'should face investigation'

A UN investigator says credible evidence links Mohammed bin Salman to the journalist's murder.

Bangladesh and China power plant workers in deadly mass brawl

One Chinese worker died in a mass brawl at a China-funded power plant south of Dhaka.

Mohammed Morsi: Egypt accuses UN of 'politicising' death

Egypt says its former leader died of natural causes, and is critical of calls for an investigation.

HK billionaire to pay $14m in tuition fees for Chinese students

Li Ka-Shing has pledged to pay tuition fees for a group of Chinese students through his foundation.

When They See Us: Trump stands by 1989 Central Park Five comments

President Trump stands by his 1989 adverts calling for the reinstatement of the death penalty.

What are vaccines, how do they work and why are people sceptical?

Vaccines help save the lives of millions a year. This is how they came about - and why they matter.

Immunisation: Why we do it and how 'herd immunity' works

This is how vaccines work, why they’re important and what the phrase “herd immunity” actually means.

‘I got lockjaw thanks to my mum’

Meredith's mother stopped her having vaccinations - so eventually she got some nasty illnesses.

Measles vaccine fears cost me my children

One Filipino mother's worst fears were realised when her unvaccinated children caught measles.

More than 70 million displaced worldwide, says UNHCR

The number is the highest in the UN refugee agency's history.

Sperm donor is child's legal father, Australian court rules

It prevents his child's biological mother and her wife from moving to New Zealand with the girl.

Low trust in vaccines 'a global crisis'

The biggest global study into attitudes on immunisation reveals confidence is low in some regions.

California wildfires: Power company agrees to pay $1bn for damage

Pacific Gas & Electric Corp are facing billions of dollars worth of lawsuits over the fires.

Fossil proves hyenas once roamed Canada's Arctic Plains

A 50-year-old mystery has been solved by scientists who identified the teeth of ancient Arctic hyenas.

MH17 plane crash: Investigators 'expected to name four suspects'

Ukraine says the suspects will be named by the Dutch-led investigation into the 2014 plane downing.

Haiti protests: Why are so many people on the streets?

Activists have taken to the streets in Haiti's capital to protest about what they say is government corruption.

US-China trade war: Officials to resume talks before G20

Mr Trump says he will have an "extended meeting" with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 next week.

Trump: 'A nation must care for its own citizens first'

US President Donald Trump launches his 2020 re-election campaign in Florida.

Should we dislike the 'Like' button?

Social media companies know approval can be addictive, so how should we manage the compulsion to be liked?

Danniella Westbrook: Drug-free EastEnders star 'to train as therapist'

Danniella Westbrook says she is drug and alcohol-free for the first time in years.

Caster Semenya says IAAF used her as a human guinea pig and fears others at risk

Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she was used by the IAAF and fears other athletes are also at risk.

Germany's Angela Merkel 'fine' after seen shaking in heatwave

The 64-year-old chancellor explains she was dehydrated, but has recovered after drinking water.

Pakistan avalanche: Six trapped climbers rescued from mountain

Four Italian and two Pakistani mountaineers are airlifted to safety after being hit by an avalanche.

Berlin backs five-year rent freeze amid housing pressure

Rents have soared in the German capital - and now politicians are moving to keep flats affordable.

German road toll discriminates against foreigners - ECJ

A planned fee is ruled unfair because it relies on drivers from other states, says the top EU court.

US and Russia clash over power grid 'hack attacks'

Russia has countered attempts to hack into its infrastructure, says Kremlin spokesman.

French student misses bus, crashes car, dropped off to exam by police

An 18-year-old crashes his father's car while rushing to sit a test - then gets delivered by police.

Michel Platini 'detained over awarding of World Cup to Qatar'

Former Uefa president Michel Platini is detained and questioned by French police over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, according to news agency Reuters.

Deadly earthquake hits China's Sichuan province

At least 12 people were killed and scores injured in the 6.0 magnitude tremor south-east of Chengdu.

Hong Kong protests: Carrie Lam sorry for extradition controversy

Carrie Lam apologises for a bill that sparked mass protests but stops short of withdrawing it.

India encephalitis death toll rises to 103

Hundreds of children have been admitted to hospital in Bihar state since the start of June.

Panic amid Toronto Raptors victory parade gunfire

Four people are injured in shooting as the Toronto Raptors celebrate their first NBA title.

New Zealand man jailed for 21 months for sharing Christchurch shooting video

Philip Arps had also made a modified version of the video that he intended to share as a meme.

Toronto Raptors: Four people injured in victory parade shooting

Police say two were seriously wounded at the event celebrating the basketball win.

Mohammed Morsi: Egypt faces pressure over death during trial of ousted leader

Authorities face questions after Mohammed Morsi, 67, died on Monday after collapsing in a court room.

French storm: Hail batters south-east France

Golf ball-sized hail hits the Drome region of France, causing widespread damage.

What does this hat mean to Americans?

The signature red hat made famous by President Trump has divided Americans on what it represents.

Atlantic Ocean 'running out of breath'

Edinburgh University leads an international research programme to assess the health of the Atlantic.

Stonewall uprising: A riot that changed millions of lives

On a hot New York night 50 years ago, a police raid on a gay bar reshaped millions of American lives.

Should you leave the room when you cough or sneeze?

President Donald Trump seems to think so - and he's not alone. What have the experts got to say?

How a struggling airline went soaring through the cloud

In a "David and Goliath" battle of the skies, the small airline used tech to punch above its weight.

Syrian universities weakened by 'brain-drain', says report

Syria's war is near an end but its universities are struggling to help the country's recovery.

Dogs' eyes evolve to appeal to humans

Scientists have found a muscle that allows dogs to make 'puppy eyes' and bond with humans.

China's Xi Jinping to make first state visit to North Korea

The two-day visit will be the first by a Chinese leader in more than a decade.

Six gems from Trump's ABC interview

President Trump's thoughts on coughing, UFOs and how he is more mistreated than even Abraham Lincoln.

Gloria Vanderbilt: US fashion icon and heiress dies aged 95

The socialite and a designer jeans pioneer had been suffering from stomach cancer.

Vatican considers ordaining older married men in remote parts of Amazon

A document suggests the idea to deal with the shortage of priests in remote areas.

Cat filter accidentally used in Pakistani minister’s live press conference

Much mirth ensues after a politician's press conference is accidentally live-streamed with a cat filter.

Ecuador 'allows US military planes to use Galapagos island airfield'

Ecuador’s decision to allow US planes to use a San Cristobal airfield prompts environmental concerns.

Family thought US police were going to shoot them

Armed police surrounded the family car after a young child left a shop with a doll without paying for it.

Indonesia bus crashes as passenger grabs steering wheel

Police in West Java say 12 people died and dozens were injured when the bus hit oncoming traffic.

South America power cut: Argentina investigates 'unprecedented' outage

Tens of million were left without power in Argentina and neighbouring countries on Sunday.

At least 30 killed in Nigeria suicide bombings

The bombers detonated their devices outside a hall where people were watching a football match on TV.

Huawei founder says firm to cut output amid US curbs

The Chinese telecoms firm has faced increasing pressure from the US over the security of its products.

Eritrea's seizure of Roman Catholic Church properties criticised

The Roman Catholic Church says its health centres have been closed down in the one-party state.

Iran nuclear deal: Enriched uranium limit will be breached on 27 June

It will exceed the amount allowed under a nuclear deal, amid heightened tensions over US sanctions.

Phoenix mayor apologises after US police threaten to shoot black family

Police say they are investigating the video and have issued a public apology.

Hong Kong extradition: How radical youth forced the government's hand

How did Hong Kong's protesters - many barely out of their teens - manage to force the government's hand?

India magician disappears in river after Houdini trick

Chanchal Lahiri, with his legs and hands shackled, was lowered into a river in India.

What's happening in the news this week?

Tense times in Europe's biggest city. Trump eyes up 2020. And Africa's festival of sport begins.

Spice Girls: Geri apologises for quitting in 1998

Ginger Spice says she regrets leaving the band at the height of their fame, as their reunion tour ends.

Carole Ghosn calls for President Trump to back her husband

The wife of the former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn wants pressure put on Japan over his legal battle.

Hong Kong protest: Joshua Wong calls for HK leader Carrie Lam to resign

Joshua Wong, who became the face of the 2014 Umbrella Movement, has been released from prison.

Italian George Clooney fraudsters arrested in Thailand

Police arrest two Italians in Thailand who posed as George Clooney to promote a fashion business.

Stealing from the sick in Uganda

The BBC finds evidence that prescription drugs have been sold illegally by Ugandan health workers.

Germany's far-right AfD party fails to win first mayor

The vote in Görlitz was viewed as a test for the anti-immigration party ahead of regional elections.

Miriwoong: The Australian language which barely anybody speaks

Australia has about 100 indigenous languages at risk of being lost - so how do you save them?

India vs Pakistan: Rohit Sharma's 140 sets up victory for Virat Kohli's side

Rohit Sharma hits his second century of the World Cup as India thrash Pakistan by 86 runs in Manchester.

Protests return to Hong Kong streets

Thousands have marched against proposed changes to the extradition law.

Golan Heights: Israel unveils 'Trump Heights' settlement

Mr Netanyahu said the move honoured the US president for recognising Israel's sovereignty over Golan.

Ousted Sudan leader Bashir makes first appearance since coup

Wearing a traditional white robe, Omar al-Bashir was taken from jail to the prosecutor's office.

Hong Kong protests: Scale of the march in photos

Organisers had hoped for a million people - but the attendance may have been double that.

Hong Kong protest: 'Nearly two million' join demonstration

Organisers say two million people turn up for a protest against a controversial extradition bill.

South African teens attempt Cape-to-Cairo in homemade plane

It will take six weeks to cover the 12,000km route in a four-seater they assembled in three weeks.

Fishing for crabs in Brazil's mangrove forests

Photographer Nacho Doce documents the changing landscape of Brazil's mangrove forests.

The village where hairstyles are a dating code

Women in Yay Pote Gyi village in central Myanmar use their hairstyles to signal if they are married or ready to date.

Very Hungry Caterpillar still being devoured 50 years on

The best-selling children's book is half a century old. Its creator tells us why it has endured so long.

Maurizio Sarri: Juventus appoint Chelsea manager

Maurizio Sarri leaves Chelsea to take over at Italian champions Juventus after one season in charge of the Premier League club.

Ethiopia anger over texting and internet blackouts

No explanation has been given for the shut downs but they coincide with nationwide exams.

Electrical failure cuts power to all of Argentina and Uruguay, supplier says

All of Argentina and Uruguay are without power, supplier says, affecting about 48m people.

Hong Kong protests: Thousands march against extradition bill

Thousands of people marched in Hong Kong on Sunday against a controversial extradition bill.

Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara admits misusing public funds

Sara Netanyahu will have to pay a fine and reimburse a total of $15,000 (£11,910).

Guatemala election: Uncertainty reigns as top candidates barred

With two of the main candidates barred from running, Guatemala's presidential election is in disarray.

Nigerian weddings: Glitz, glamour but mind the cost

Why are some couples are having multiple weddings? Leah and Echina explain why they did.

Babe Ruth jersey fetches record-breaking $5.6m at auction

The baseball legend's jersey becomes the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold.

The day Trump ran for president (and what people predicted)

On this day in 2015, Trump said he was running for president. How did people react - and what did they get wrong?

Ebola crosses a porous border

The Ebola virus may be easier to contain in Uganda than in DR Congo, reports Olivia Acland.

China’s history of extraordinary rendition

Protests in Hong Kong over proposed changes to the extradition law follow reports of China illegally removing its opponents.

Jan Broberg: Abuser used alien conspiracy to control me

Jan Broberg from Abducted in Plain Sight tells BBC Radio 5 Live how abuser lied to control her.

Roadside bomb kills several police officers in east Kenya

No-one has admitted planting the explosives in east Wajir county, but suspicion falls on al-Shabab militants.

Hong Kong suspension: Residents and lawmakers react

Residents and lawmakers have reacted to the recent suspension of the extradition law proposal.

Seven die while cleaning hotel sewer in India's Gujarat

They died of asphyxiation after inhaling toxic fumes from the sewer in Fartikui, in western India.

Gulf of Oman tanker attacks: Saudi Arabia urges 'decisive' response

The call follows Thursday's attack on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman, which the US blames on Iran.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe begins new hunger strike

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was detained in 2016 after being convicted of spying, which she denies.

'Shield Girl': Face of Hong Kong's protests

Lam Ka Lo was pictured meditating in front of shield-bearing police; the struggle goes on, she says.

Amanda Knox feared attacks and accusations on return to Italy

Acquitted of Meredith Kercher's murder, Amanda Knox decries prejudice and trial by the media.

Director Franco Zeffirelli dies at 96, Italian media report

Film director and cultural icon Franco Zeffirelli dies aged 96, Italian media report.

Franco Zeffirelli - one of the greatest movie directors

Franco Zeffirelli's bold ideas and lavish productions made him one of the great post-war European directors.

Sudan: Friends pay tribute to man shot dead in protests

Social media profiles have been turning blue in tribute to Mohammad Mattar who was shot dead during protests in Sudan.

Brazil jeered by their own fans

Brazil are jeered by their own fans in their opening Copa America game against Bolivia - despite winning 3-0.

Hong Kong extradition protests: Government to delay bill, reports say

The Hong Kong government is ready to pause plans to change extradition laws, local media report.

Jair Bolsonaro: Man who stabbed Brazil's leader acquitted

President Jair Bolsonaro, who was attacked last September, says he will appeal against the decision.

ICYMI: Bond car for sale and a vertical spillway

Some of the stories you might have missed this week.

Venezuela crisis: Migrants dash to cross Peru border

Thousands of Venezuelan migrants are hoping to beat the introduction of a visa requirement by Peru.

What happens if Mexico doesn't stem migrant flow?

The US will deem Mexico a "safe third country" if immigration isn't curbed. What does that mean?

Why would a nurse become a serial killer?

German nurse Niels Högel is just the latest health professional to be jailed for killing patients.

Rape and Sudan's revolution: 'They were crying and screaming'

A feared unit of Sudan's security forces raped women as they dispersed protesters, witnesses say.

Hong Kong extradition row: Will it damage its star status?

Hong Kong is one of the world's top financial hubs, but is this status now at risk?

Postpartum psychosis: 'I always feared I’d go mad, and when I had my son I did'

Jen Wight had a good job, was happily married and had just given birth to a baby boy. But then things started to go wrong.

How a love of surfing bring rich and poor together in Rio

How a love of surfing bring rich and poor together in Rio

A telephone for grief after the Japanese tsunami

Many people have come to Japan's "wind phone" after losing family in the 2011 tsunami.

The Bookshop: The story of Australia's oldest LGBTI bookstore

Australia's oldest LGBTI bookshop has been a vital resource and hub in Sydney for four decades.

Bollywood actor Nana Patekar cleared of sexual harassment charges

Tanushree Dutta had accused Patekar of harassing her on the sets of a film in 2008.

Drake, Beyonce & the Kawhi 'claw': How the Toronto Raptors won their first NBA Championship

Drake's trolling, a viral video featuring Beyonce and a shoving match that got a team's part-owner banned - Toronto Raptors' NBA Finals triumph was full of sub-plots.

Was Kim Jong-un's murdered half-brother a CIA mole?

A new book makes the intriguing claim about the North Korean leader's slain relative.

Hong Kong extradition protests: Advisers urge leader Carrie Lam to delay

Several of Carrie Lam's advisers urge her to pause a controversial extradition bill amid protests.

Singer Leonard Cohen's letters fetch $876K

Some letters the singer wrote to his muse sell for more than five times their pre-sale estimates.

China floods cause a landslide in the Fujian province

A landslide has hit southeast China following days of heavy rain and flooding that has killed over 60 people.

Toronto celebrates Raptors' historic NBA win

The city of Toronto erupted in celebration after its basketball team, the Raptors, won America's NBA.

Ornella Muti faces jail threat after attending Putin gala

Prison looms if Ornella Muti does not pay damages for calling in sick to attend a Russian event.

Edith González, Mexican 'telenovela' star, dies aged 54

Edith González, who spent decades in Mexican TV, film and theatre, had been diagnosed with cancer.

Gulf of Oman tanker attacks: US video shows 'Iran removing mine'

The US military released the footage after two tankers were attacked in the Gulf of Oman.

Flint water crisis: Prosecutors drop all criminal charges

They say a more thorough investigation is needed into the crisis that left 12 dead in Michigan.

Australian cult: The Family leader Anne Hamilton-Byrne dies

Anne Hamilton-Byrne's cult was accused of imprisoning and brainwashing children in the 70s and 80s.

Bob Hawke: Thousands honour 'deeply loved' Australian ex-PM

The nation's third-longest serving leader, Bob Hawke, is remembered at a state memorial service.

Disappeared Argentina activists' son finds family after 40 years

Javier Darroux Mijalchuk's parents were abducted in 1977, during Argentina's military dictatorship.

Yemen war: Second assault on Saudi Abha airport in three days

Saudi officials said five drones, launched by Yemeni rebels, were intercepted at Abha airport.

Euthanasia: 'I don’t feel like I’m killing the patient’

Doctor Yves de Locht practices euthanasia but feels for emotional reasons he can only do one a month.

Toronto Raptors win first NBA title

The Toronto Raptors beat defending champions the Golden State Warriors in the sixth NBA Finals game to win their first title.

Keanu Reeves and Cyberpunk 2077: Gaming doesn't need legitimising

The actor talks to Radio 1 Newsbeat at E3 about his starring role in the game Cyberpunk 2077.

Gulf of Oman tanker attacks: US releases video of 'Iran removing mine'

Iran has strongly denied the US allegation that it was behind attacks on tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday.

The robot that understands irony and other news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology stories.

Kim Kardashian West talks criminal justice at White House

At a White House event she promoted a new rideshare scheme that aims to help former convicts get jobs.

#OneFairWage: Is it wrong to pay tipped staff less than others?

Some US workers can be paid just $2.13 an hour by their bosses, but raising the rate is controversial.

The super-tough drones and robots going where we can't

How do you build unmanned vehicles that can withstand extreme temperatures, pressures and terrains?

Kenya MP arrested 'for slapping female colleague'

Rashid Kassim allegedly attacked Fatuma Gedi for not allocating money to his constituency.

Trump aide Kellyanne Conway 'should be fired'

A government watchdog agency recommends the White House aide should be fired for violating the law.

Father Augustus Tolton: Slave turned priest is recognised by Vatican

Father Augustus Tolton was born into slavery in Missouri, but travelled to Rome to become a priest.

Deepfake videos could 'spark' violent social unrest

Software that can make convincing fake videos could cause social unrest and violence, experts warn.

How Hong Kong demonstrators organised

Thousands of people opposing a controversial extradition policy came together on the streets of Hong Kong.

Amazon sued over Alexa child recordings in US

Two complaints claim the firm lacks the required consent to build and store youngsters' voice profiles.

Donald Trump: US President in 'Prince of Whales' Twitter error

Donald Trump says he speaks with "foreign governments" every day, including the "Prince of Whales".

Ebola outbreak: Uganda grandmother, 50, is latest to die

She and her grandson are the first in the country to die since an outbreak in neighbouring DR Congo.

Chinese tombs yield earliest evidence of cannabis use

Researchers uncover the earliest known evidence of cannabis use, from tombs in western China.

'Silenced' children of priests to share stories with French bishops

Children of Catholic priests are meeting bishops in Paris to share their experiences for the first time.

Sri Lanka attacks: India arrests man 'linked to Easter Sunday bomber'

He is the allegedly leader of an Islamic State militant cell, federal investigators said.

Ecuador's top court approves same-sex marriage

The Constitutional Court backs two couples who wanted to get married, in a landmark ruling.

Russian poker star Lilya Novikova electrocuted in bath at home

Lilya Novikova, 26, had an international standing among online poker players.

German court rules mass-killing of male chicks legal

Billions of male chicks are killed every year because they are of no use to the poultry and egg trade.

German soldiers hailed for blocking runaway truck on autobahn

When the driver fell unconscious, the German soldiers brought his lorry to a halt by themselves.

Gulf of Oman 'tanker blast' reports prompt warning

A UK maritime group urges caution amid reports of distress calls and explosions on two vessels.

Muhlaysia Booker: Man charged with murder of Dallas transgender woman

The fatal shooting of Muhlaysia Booker highlighted the violence often faced by transgender people.

Trump would 'take' foreign information on rival in 2020 election

The US president dismissed concerns that it would amount to electoral interference.

Australia approves controversial coal mine

The huge project in Queensland has been subject to years of environmental hold-ups and protests.

Hong Kong extradition protests leaves city in shock

Authorities have shut some government offices after the worst violence in the territory for decades.

Mexican government accuses Carolina Herrera of cultural appropriation

The country's culture minister wrote a letter to Carolina Herrera demanding an explanation.

Hidden Figures: Nasa renames street after black female mathematicians

Hidden Figures Way is named after the African-American women featured in the Oscar-nominated film.

Nicaraguans celebrate release of 'political prisoners'

The government releases dozens of activists arrested during anti-government protests.

Ivan Golunov's Russian release: Why this case matters

From the moment Ivan Golunov was arrested on drugs charges, it was clear this was no ordinary case.

Italy shuts Mineo migrant camp and tightens sea rules

A new decree passed by cabinet is aimed at preventing migrant rescue boats entering Italian waters.

InfoWars to pay Pepe cartoon creator $15,0000

The right-wing conspiracy theory website agreed the payout after using the cartoon frog on a poster.

Nirvana and Eminem music 'lost in fire'

A new report claims thousands of classic recordings were destroyed in a US warehouse blaze in 2008.

Mark Zuckerberg deepfake: Facebook refuses to bite bait

The social network says it will not remove a fake video of its founder created with AI software.

Macron to send Trump replacement friendship tree

The oak sapling will be sent to the US president by France's leader after the original died.

Yemen war: Houthi missile attack on Saudi airport 'injures 26'

Children were among those hurt when the missile fired by the Yemeni rebel movement hit Abha airport.

Chandrayaan-2: India unveils spacecraft for second moon mission

If successful Chandrayaan-2 will make India the fourth country to land a spacecraft on the moon.

Pakistan ad 'mocking' India pilot ups ante ahead of World Cup clash

The ad features an actor playing an Indian pilot who was captured by Pakistan earlier this year.

Uber takes its flying taxi ambitions to Australia

Melbourne will become a pilot city for Uber's air taxi service, with test flights due to begin in 2020.

MLB: 'What a catch!' Fan takes incredible one-handed effort

Watch as a fan takes an incredible one-handed catch at an Atlanta-Pittsburgh baseball game.

Maren Morris: Country music has a problem with sexuality

Why can't country music people be "confident and sexy and sexual" like those in pop, asks singer.

Why talking to strangers could be good for you

We consistently underestimate the benefits of interacting with strangers, research suggests.

The man who helped feed the world

The crops developed by Norman Borlaug have saved millions of people from starvation.

Chernobyl survivors assess fact and fiction in TV series

A former engineer and diver give their verdicts on how the explosion at the power plant is handled.

Hong Kong extradition: Thousands blockade streets against extradition

People are marching in Hong Kong as anger grows over a controversial extradition bill.

Plant extinction 'bad news for all species'

Almost 600 plant species have been lost from the wild in the last 250 years, according to a study.

Postpartum psychosis: 'I always feared I’d go mad, and when I had my son I did'

Jen Wight had a good job, was happily married and had just given birth to a baby boy. But then things started to go wrong.

Catch 22: How George Clooney was lured back to TV

The actor directs, produces and stars in a new adaptation of Joseph Heller's Catch 22.

US man becomes principal of the school he once cleaned

A man from Colorado explains how a teacher inspired him to take the journey from janitor to principal.

Baby elephant takes first wobbly steps

The Asian elephant was born at Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium.

Japan's Shinzo Abe heads to Tehran amid US-Iran tensions

Observers say Shinzo Abe is looking to boost his profile as a global statesman ahead of elections back home.

The public art project that entranced post-Cold War Berlin

In June 1995 artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude wrapped the Reichstag in Berlin in fabric.

Sudan talks to resume as opposition halts strikes, says mediator

Protest leaders will end strikes and return to the negotiating table, an Ethiopian mediator says.

Queen Elizabeth's former Malta home Villa Guardamangia on sale

Villa Guardamangia is the only place Queen Elizabeth has called home outside the United Kingdom.

Lionel Messi edges out Cristiano Ronaldo to head Forbes top 100 highest paid athletes

Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi is the world's highest paid athlete earning £100m in the past 12 months, according to the Forbes top 100 ranking.

Driver films people crawling out of manhole cover in border town

Sightings of people exiting through manhole covers have been reported in the past.

Reunited 75 years on from WW2

Journalists in France helped bring a US veteran back together with his wartime sweetheart.

China rains: Thousands stranded in southern China

Rescuers are evacuating people trapped by record downpours in the southern Jiangxi and Hunan provinces.

Accused Russian reporter Ivan Golunov to go free after outcry

Drugs charges against Russian investigative reporter Ivan Golunov dropped after massive public outcry.

The Nightingale: Film director defends controversial rape scenes

Jennifer Kent says the film is "honest and necessary", after its depictions draw controversy.

More than 100 villagers safe despite Mali attack

The 108 people are sheltering in a school after attackers killed 95 people in central Mali.

Migrant crisis: Children among seven killed as boat sinks in Greece

A small vessel carrying migrants from Turkey overturns near the island of Lesbos, officials say.

The solar-power charged electric cars making money

The new cars being tried out in Porto Santo can sell solar power electricity back to the island grid.

Chemical castration brought in for some paedophiles in Alabama

Convicted child sex offenders would undergo the procedure to qualify for parole.

Tens of thousands of images stolen in US border hack

Images of tens of thousands of travellers crossing the US border were taken, officials say.

Pakistan MQM head Altaf Hussain arrested in UK

The leader of one of the country's biggest parties is detained in London over speeches made in the UK.

Ethiopian woman gives birth and sits exams 30 minutes later

She took the exams in hospital because she did not want to wait another year to graduate.

The village where hairstyles are a dating code

Women in Yay Pote Gyi village in central Myanmar use their hairstyles to signal if they are married or ready to date.

Botswana decriminalises homosexuality in landmark ruling

The High Court decision is a landmark case and contrasts with Kenya's recent ruling against gay sex.

Elton John film Rocketman banned in Samoa over gay scenes

The censor says the biopic clashes with the country's "cultural and Christian beliefs".

China rains: Thousands stranded after record downpour

More than two million people have been affected and roads have been badly damaged, officials say.

Iran to release Lebanese US resident convicted of spying

Nizar Zakka, a businessman with US permanent residency, was arrested during a visit to Iran in 2015.

North Korea: Hundreds of public execution sites identified, says report

A rights group found that those publicly executed had committed crimes like stealing copper and cows.

Hungary tourist accident: Operation to raise capsized boat begins

A giant crane begins lifting the boat in Budapest after last month's fatal collision.

Justice department to hand some Mueller evidence to House

The US justice department agrees to hand over some underlying evidence from the investigation.

Locusts destroy crops in 'worst invasion in Sardinia for 60 years'

The Italian island is experiencing its worst invasion of the insects in 60 years, local media report.

Canada to ban single-use plastics as early as 2021

The Canadian initiative will be modelled on similar legislation passed by the EU last year.

California to be first state to provide healthcare to illegal immigrants

The state is set to become the first to offer government healthcare to people living in the US illegally.

Tony Awards 2019: Singing James Corden, calls for diversity and more

Some of the highs and lows from the Tony theatre awards in New York at the weekend.

Tony Award highlights

James Corden hosted the 73rd Tony awards which saw the first wheelchair user to take home an award.

Asif Ali Zardari: Former Pakistan president Zardari arrested

Asif Ali Zardari was arrested over an investigation into alleged money laundering.

Hong Kong extradition protests: Do China demonstrations ever work?

Hong Kong has had one of its biggest marches in history - but will it make a difference?

Attack on Mali village 'kills 100'

Nearly 100 people killed in attack in central Mali village inhabited by Dogon ethnic group, reports say

Sudanese businesses shut in strike against military rulers

Most shops and businesses close as the opposition urges civil disobedience.

Goggles 'give back' sight to Maisy so she can read again

GiveVision goggles use magnifiers and augmented reality to improve the vision of the wearer

Philippines faces mango surplus

The government has launched a marketing campaign in a bid to sell one million kilos' worth in June.

Justin Bieber challenges Tom Cruise to UFC fight

"If you don't take this fight you're scared and you will never live it down," Justin Bieber tweeted.

Ivan Golunov: Russian newspapers unite in support for charged reporter

After an investigative reporter was charged, three newspapers run identical headlines in his defence.

Japaese pilot crashed F-35 stealth fighter after 'spatial disorientation'

The F-35 stealth fighter jet hit the Pacific Ocean at a speed of more than 1,100km/h (683mph).

Kathua child rape and murder: India court finds six guilty

Six Hindu men have been convicted for raping, torturing and murdering the eight-year-old Muslim girl.

David Ortiz: Former Boston Red Sox star shot in back in Dominican Republic

Former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz is recovering after surgery after being shot in the back on Sunday in the Dominican Republic.

Night owls: Simple sleep tweaks boost wellbeing

Simple steps can shift the body clock and improve people's mental health, say researchers.

Air New Zealand drops ban on staff tattoos

The shift comes amid criticism that the ban discriminated against Maori people with cultural markings.

Hong Kong extradition law: Huge march in protest

Huge crowds of protesters dressed in white filled the streets of Hong Kong, marching against a proposed extradition law.

Dallas crane collapse kills one, injures six others

One person has been killed and six others injured after a crane collapse during a storm in Texas.

Hong Kong protests: Chinese state media blames 'foreign forces'

Organisers say one million people took part, making it the biggest rally since handover to China in 1997.

Police: 'Man with BB gun' caused gay pride parade panic

A 38-year-old man allegedly brandished a BB gun, sending people running for their lives in the US.

Grenfell survivors and relatives open US legal battle

Grenfell survivors are taking legal action in the US against three firms they blame for the fire.

'#IAmHere': The people trying to make Facebook a nicer place

A huge network of volunteers is fighting hate speech on Facebook using closed groups.

'My allergies drove me to create beauty firm Skin Inc'

Skin Inc founder Sabrina Tan says "insanity with a purpose" drove her to launch beauty firm.

In pictures: Wild crowds for Kenya's 'humane' bull-fights

Kenyan fans of bull-fighting say their version is more humane than Spain's because no bulls die.

Who will replace European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker?

There are clear candidates and undeclared favourites in the race to succeed Jean-Claude Juncker.

How plastic bottles are paying for lessons in Nigeria