Abounding Opportunities

The top emissions-producing nations all have plans to tackle global warming, but what progress are they making?

Libya: Thousands of migrants and refugees camp on UN's doorstep

Thousands of people are on the streets after fleeing overcrowded detention centres in Libya's capital.

Mount Augustus: Preserving Australia's lesser-known sacred rock

Aboriginal rangers step up efforts to preserve Mount Augustus - a landmark twice the size of Uluru.

Bam Bus: Three women, one cheating ex and an adventure

Bekah, Abi and Morgan became friends after discovering they were all dating the same man.

Climate change: The Indian village that could disappear under water

A village in the eastern coast of India faces the risk of going under water amid rising sea levels.

Aukus: French president says Australian PM lied over submarine deal

Asked if Australia's leader was untruthful, France's president responds: "I don't think, I know."

One dead in Czech cable car crash

The incident at a popular tourist site happened when one cabin came loose from its cable and fell.

Vienna Open: Alexander Zverev beats Frances Tiafoe for title

Alexander Zverev continues his dominant form since the summer, beating Frances Tiafoe in the Vienna Open final.

Climate change: Extreme weather events are 'the new norm'

Scientists from the WMO say global warming is leading the world into "uncharted territory".

UK and France blame each other over fishing row stalemate

Johnson says Macron should "de-escalate the rhetoric" and Macron says the "ball is in Britain's court".

Biden at G20: Russia and China 'didn't show up' on climate

US President Joe Biden addresses disappointment by some about what was agreed at the G20 ahead of COP26.

Tokyo knife and arson attack: The moment train passengers flee

Video shows people trying to escape as smoke and flames fill a carriage.

Sudan coup: Khartoum barricaded by pro-democracy activists

Three people were reportedly killed and 100 wounded after a crackdown on mass protests on Saturday.

Several injured in Tokyo knife and arson attack on train

Police have arrested a man in his 20s at the scene of the incident along a major Tokyo train line.

Black History Month: Five sportspeople whose hair is their magic

Patsy Goodwin looks at five athletes who have made their hair their superpower and inspired a generation of young black people to do the same.

Stars of music enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Carole King, Jay-Z and Foo Fighters and others were inducted at a star studded Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.

Japan election: Ruling LDP set for reduced majority - polls

Polls predict new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's party will have a reduced majority in the lower house.

Yemen: Nine killed in Aden airport car bomb

The attack near Aden's airport is the deadliest to strike the temporary capital since last year.

Man dies during bull-running event in Spanish city of Onda

Authorities said the man suffered a head wound and had an artery punctured in his thigh by the bull.

ICYMI: A baby rhino and million dollar trainers

A roundup of stories you might have missed this week, including a hoverbike and million dollar trainers.

Greta Thunberg: It's never too late to do as much as we can

Activist Greta Thunberg is still hopeful the world can achieve "massive changes" to combat climate change.

G20 in final push to reach deal on climate at Rome summit

The leaders of the world's richest economies are looking for an agreement ahead of COP26.

'Father of tiramisu' Ado Campeol dies aged 93

Campeol owned a restaurant in Italy where the dessert was invented by his wife and a pastry chef.

COP26: 'Moment of truth' as world meets for climate summit

COP26 begins in Glasgow, amid dire warnings for the future if urgent climate action is not taken.

‘As a child I saw the plane crash that killed my sisters'

Harriet was waving her sisters off when the plane left the runway and burned. Now she's finding others linked to the tragedy.

The white student braving racial politics in South Africa

Jess Griesel faces a backlash for joining a party that backs the interests of poor black South Africans.

Can COP26 really save the planet?

Past COPs our science editor went to didn't stop climate change - will this one be any different?

Climate change: What's it like living in a place where it's 50C?

The BBC has spoken to people around the world about how extreme heat is changing their lives.

COP26: What effect does methane have on climate change? And more questions

BBC science correspondent Matt McGrath answers your questions about Glasgow's COP26 climate summit.

COP26: How Glasgow is hosting world leaders

About 120 world leaders from US President Joe Biden to the prime minister of Andorra will be in Glasgow for COP26.

A lifetime with the Yanomami people of the Amazon

The photographer who spent 50 years fighting to protect indigenous people.

How the Taliban takeover changed my life

From office workers to students, Afghans share how their lives have changed since August.

Alec Baldwin makes first public comments on 'one in a trillion' shooting

In his first public comments, the actor says the cinematographer he accidentally shot was his friend.

Israeli woman jailed three times for refusing to join the army

Most Jewish Israelis do military service. But a small number, like Shahar, take an ideological stance.

The women reviving a vanishing legacy of Sufi music in Kashmir

This six-piece band has overcome a lot of opposition to be able to play Islamic devotional music.

Igor Kirillov: TV man known as the face of the USSR dies at 89

He was Soviet TV's chief newsreader, anchoring major events in the country that collapsed in 1991.

'I feel free': LGBT Afghan refugees arrive in UK

The BBC speaks to one of 29 LGBT refugees who fled the Taliban, fearing for their lives.

Japan undersea volcano: Artist tries to swim in floating pumice stone

An eruption from an undersea volcano has coated the coastal waters off a Japanese island in pumice.

Sudan coup: Thousands take to streets in new protests

Demonstrators across the country are demanding an immediate return to a civilian-led government.

La Palma volcano survivors shaken but determined to rebuild

A vast lava flow reshapes a Canary Islands landscape, but does not crush the locals' hopes.

Indian PM Narendra Modi invites Pope for visit

The invitation is a significant turnaround, after negotiations for a papal visit collapsed in 2017.

T20 World Cup: The toxic trolling of India's cricket stars

As online abuse becomes the main form of venting, many worry about the toxicity cricketers face on social media.

G20: Climate and Covid top agenda as world leaders meet

The G20 leaders are holding their first face-to-face meeting since the start of the pandemic.

Tonga records first coronavirus case since start of pandemic

The island nation was one of the last countries in the world not to have reported any infections.

Ancient wooden Mayan canoe unearthed almost intact in Mexico

Archaeologists discovered the boat during construction work on a new tourist train network.

The Rolling Stones: Robot dog 'Spot' shares Mick Jagger's moves

A unique robotic version of Start Me Up celebrates 40 years since the release of The Rolling Stones' Tattoo You album.

COP26: What do the poorest countries want from climate summit?

Rich countries will get most of the attention, but developing countries are on climate change's front line.

Marshall 'Major' Taylor: The first black American world champion & his fight to the top

Marshall 'Major' Taylor was the first black American to become a world champion, in 1899. This is his largely forgotten story.

The 17-year-old making films fun for deaf children

Mariella, 17, made an app during lockdown that's helping some kids enjoy films for the first time.

Canada challenges compensation order for indigenous children

The Trudeau government opposes the court order to pay C$40,000 to each residential school survivor.

Week in pictures: 23 - 29 October 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.

La Palma: Living with lava

Residents on the Spanish island share how Cumbre Vieja's eruption has changed their lives.

The viral basketball star changing views on Muslim women in sport

Viral basketball sensation Jamad Fiin's videos have racked up millions of views online.

COP26: African climate activists' message to world leaders

Young climate activists from Africa share their message to world leaders at COP26.

Saudi Arabia expels Lebanon ambassador amid Yemen row

The kingdom is also recalling its envoy from Beirut over "insulting" remarks by a Lebanese minister.

California condors: Virgin births discovered in critically endangered birds

Scientists discover California condors can give birth without any male genetic DNA.

Palestinian groups branded terrorists by Israel say they are being silenced

Six human rights groups outlawed by Israel say they are being silenced and want the ban removed.

The moment Facebook became Meta

Meta, the rebranded Facebook, made its debut at the company’s headquarters with a new sign today.

Dramatic footage shows tornado cut across Texas highway

The twister flung trees and cars into the air and affected 100 homes, officials said.

Puneeth Rajkumar: Indian film star dies age 46

The star of Kannada cinema featured in more than 29 films during his career.

Poland to build Belarus border wall to block migrant influx

The wall to curb a wave of migrants entering from Belarus has been approved by Poland's parliament.

Sicily floods: Stay at home warning as Cyclone Apollo hits

Streets are flooded and train lines blocked as the Italian island of Sicily is hit again by storms.

La Palma: 'Lava bomb' speeds down Cumbre Vieja volcano

Watch a ball of solidified molten rock rolling down from the Cumbre Vieja volcano.

Mike Ward: Comedian who mocked young disabled singer wins free speech case

The legal row over a comedy routine about a young disabled singer has ended after nearly a decade.

Greta Thunberg: Activist calls on banks to stop funding climate 'destruction'

The Swedish campaigner is in the UK to take part in protests ahead of next week's COP26 conference.

Meta: Facebook's new name ridiculed by Hebrew speakers

The social media giant joins a number of companies that have encountered translation blunders.

COP26: Has Boris Johnson got what it takes to get a deal?

The UN climate summit is a huge test of diplomacy for the UK prime minister, with considerable political risks.

Kemerovo fire: Jail terms for bosses over Russian mall disaster

A leisure centre blaze in 2018 killed 60 people, most of them children, in a Siberian city.

Why China's climate policy matters to us all

The global battle against climate change is likely to be won or lost in China.

Inside the controversial US gunshot-detection firm

BBC News has been given access to ShotSpotter, the controversial US technology company that detects gunshots.

Indonesia calls for vaccine equity after Covid toll

In an exclusive interview, President Joko Widodo urges rich countries to share their vaccines.

The Taliban’s secretive war against IS

Jalalabad is the frontline in murky and bloody battle between two groups, and the death toll is rising.

Mikheil Saakashvili: Hunger-striking ex-leader rattles Georgia from jail

Mikheil Saakashvili was president, but is now in prison as the government tries to silence him.

Why the vending machine is making a comeback

From milkshakes to pizzas, new vending machines are selling an expanding range of products.

Ethiopia food crisis: Why does PM have a problem with wheat aid?

Ethiopia has been increasing its wheat production, but this is yet to catch up with growing wheat demand.

Europe's floods: Lessons from German tragedy

Recriminations have followed the July floods and the alleged failure to alert residents.

Two US neo-Nazis from 'the Base' jailed for terrorist plot

The sentence comes as part of a federal government crackdown on violent white nationalists.

Japan election: Why the ruling party keeps winning

As Sunday's polls approach, we look at why it is so difficult to defeat the ruling party.

Climate change: Major US oil companies face grilling by Congress

House Democrats accuse major oil companies of misleading the public for decades.

Facebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand

The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does.

Biden announces revamped $1.75 trillion social spending plan

The president said that his party was "on board" as he prepares to roll out a new spending bill.

French and Australian leaders hold first talks after submarine row

French President Macron tells Australian Prime Minister Morrison the relation of trust is now broken.

Ali al-Nimr: Saudi child protester who faced death penalty released

Ali al-Nimr, who was arrested when he was 17, was originally sentenced to death by beheading.

Film-maker who exposed East Timor massacre dies

Max Stahl went from children's TV host to award-winning film-maker and East Timor national hero.

US issues first gender-neutral 'X' passport

The document has an "X" in the gender box, to show the holder does not identify as male or female.

Hundreds of sea turtles wash up dead in Mexico

Scientists think the turtles may have become tangled in abandoned fishing nets and drowned.

Laos makes Southeast Asia's largest ever drug bust

A truck was carrying 55 million amphethamine tablets and over 1.5 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine.

Rémy Daillet: Conspiracist charged over alleged French coup plot

Rémy Daillet is accused of forming an extremist group to plan attacks against the French state.

British fishing trawler detained by French authorities

Two British ships caught up in post-Brexit fishing rights row in French waters.

Climate change: Major US oil companies to testify in Congress

A US congressional hearing will examine whether oil companies misled the public about climate change.

Covid: Moscow shops and restaurants shut in partial lockdown

Russia closes non-essential services and sends workers home amid record Covid deaths.

No Squid Game Halloween costumes, New York schools say

The primary schools have warned parents about the Netflix series' "violent messages".

ICC T20 World Cup: India arrests Muslims for cheering Pakistan cricket team

Several people have been arrested for supporting Pakistan during Sunday's T20 World Cup cricket game.

Fishing rights row: French threats disappointing, says Frost

The Brexit minister seeks "urgent clarification" after France says it will block ports to UK boats.

China limits construction of 'super high-rise buildings'

The decision is being seen as part of a larger bid to crackdown on vanity projects.

'You have to prove your faith when you're dating as a black Muslim'

Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to black Muslims about their experiences in the dating world and society.

Chinese missile launch very concerning, says top US general

Gen Milley's comments were the first US acknowledgment of claims China tested a hypersonic missile.

Pope Francis to visit Canada for indigenous reconciliation

The visit follows renewed attention on indigenous children who died at residential schools.

Covid passes set to stay as Europe heads for winter

There have been protests but much of Europe has accepted the QR codes as a means of extending freedoms.

Climate change: Can India meet its targets?

As a major global climate summit approaches, is the Indian government on track to meet its own commitments?

Ruth Negga on her latest role – as a black woman passing as white

Based on the 1929 book by Nella Larsen, the film tells the story of childhood friends who meet in later life.

Alec Baldwin film tragedy: Actor fired live round, police say

New Mexico authorities say it is too early to determine if arrests will be made or charges laid.

Benin Bronzes: 'My great-grandfather sculpted the looted treasures'

Nigerians welcome the return of artefacts - including Cambridge University's cockerel - looted in 1897.

Israel advances plans for 3,000 new homes in West Bank settlements

The move follows a strong public rebuke of Israeli policy from US President Biden's administration.

Sudan coup: World Bank suspends aid after military takeover

Pressure mounts on the military to restore civilian rule as international bodies respond.

Claudette Colvin: US civil rights pioneer wants record cleared

Claudette Colvin was just 15 in 1955 when she refused to give up her seat on a bus for a white person.

Footballer Josh Cavallo on coming out as gay: 'It's my freedom day'

Josh Cavallo has come out as gay - the only current top level male professional footballer to do so.

Iran blames foreign country for cyberattack on petrol stations

Tuesday's attack crippled a system that lets motorists buy subsidised petrol, causing long queues.

Poland told to pay €1m a day in legal row with EU

The ruling is the latest step in an escalating dispute over Poland's legal reforms.

US begins legal appeal to get Julian Assange extradited

Lawyers for the US say a judge who blocked Julian Assange's extradition was misled by a psychiatrist.

Sister of Bataclan victim: 'We don't hate you'

Nick Alexander died at a Paris rock gig during the assault by Islamic State (IS) extremists in 2015.

Hong Kong passes new film censorship law

Authorities will have the power to ban films deemed to violate China's national security interests.

Bataclan attack: Reliving loss of my brother, Nick Alexander

Zoe Alexander told the suspects in the 2015 Paris attacks trial that they are war with themselves.

Sunao Tsuboi: Campaigning Hiroshima survivor dies aged 96

Sunao Tsuboi met Barack Obama on his historic visit to the site of the world's first nuclear attack.

Spain grants joint custody of dog in rare ruling

A lawyer calls the ruling pioneering as her client could declare herself as a "co-carer".

Lebanon: Beirut violence fuels fears of return to civil war

A deadly flare-up shows how Lebanon's festering tensions could spiral into all-out conflict again.

Covid: Charlize Theron wants fairer distribution of vaccines

The actress tells the BBC that nations must start sharing jabs to help reach the WHO's vaccination goals.

Alex Clare: The singer who chose his faith over Adele tour

Alex Clare on record label ultimatums and a hopeful return to a kinder music industry.

Malkhan Singh: The surrender of India's bandit king

Forty years ago, a photographer spent a week following India's dreaded "bandit king" Malkhan Singh.

Charlottesville: Why are the ‘Unite the Right’ organisers on trial?

Nine people injured at the 2017 far-right 'Unite the Right' rally in Virginia are suing organisers.

Life at 50C: Surviving in Kuwait's 'unbearable' heat

The Middle East is warming faster than much of the world, leaving Kuwaitis struggling with everyday life.

Ros Atkins on... India's climate challenge

A look at how India is trying to balance banishing poverty with meeting its climate commitments.

Covid: FDA officials back Pfizer jab for children over five in US

Health experts say the benefits outweigh the risks and recommend the FDA authorise the vaccine.

Agnes Wanjiru murder: Kenya family's anger over UK army 'cover-up'

Agnes Wanjiru was murdered nine years ago near a British army base in Kenya.

Rust: Assistant director had been sacked before over gun safety

Dave Halls had previously been dismissed from another film over gun safety violations.

US revokes licence of top Chinese telecoms company

Washington has banned China Telecom from operating in America, citing "national security concerns".

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau holds major cabinet shuffle

The major shuffle sees changes in portfolios including defence, the environment and foreign affairs.

Catania: Floods swamp city centre streets as rare storm hits Sicily

At least two people have died amid flooding caused by a rare storm in the city of Catania.

Catania: Two dead as rare storm floods streets of Sicilian city

The mayor orders people to stay at home as floods engulf the streets of Catania in southern Italy.

Sudan army seized power to prevent civil war - coup leader

Gen Burhan also said he had taken the deposed prime minister to his house "for his own safety."

Manchester Arena bombing: Exclusive images of extradition of Hashem Abedi

Watch as Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, is sent to Britain to stand trial.

Joshua Kimmich: German footballer's vaccine hesitancy dismays experts

Joshua Kimmich denied he was an "anti-vaxxer" after expressing unease about long-term side effects.

Climate change: UN emissions gap report a 'thundering wake-up call'

Current carbon-cutting plans from nations would lead the world to climate catastrophe, says the UN.

Brazil senators to vote on damning Covid report

The report says that President Bolsonaro should be accused of crimes over his handling of the pandemic.

De Kock refuses to take knee before match

Quinton de Kock makes himself unavailable for South Africa's T20 World Cup match against West Indies after refusing to take the knee.

Crimean gold must return to Ukraine - Dutch court

The legal wrangle has dragged on for seven years, since Russia annexed the peninsula from Ukraine.

Sudan coup: Are military takeovers on the rise in Africa?

Despite a series of coups in Africa recently, the longer-term trend for military takeovers is downwards.

Berlin attack: First aider dies 5 years after Christmas market murders

Sascha Hüsges was badly injured when he rushed to help victims of the 2016 Christmas market attack.

Eco-friendly sex: What is it and how does it impact on climate change?

As more people try to live environmentally friendly lives, how do we make sex more sustainable?

COP26: What is the Glasgow climate conference and why is it important?

A crucial climate change summit is being held in the UK - this is why it's important.

'Why I returned to Boko Haram and how I escaped'

Aisha Yerima, who was kidnapped aged 21, tells of her time living with militants in Nigeria.

Fleeing Afghanistan: 'Women are imprisoned, while the criminals are free'

When Afghanistan fell, hundreds of female judges went into hiding. After months living in fear, 26 have escaped.

The Harder They Fall: 'Raising hell' in Netflix's all-black Western

London-born Jeymes Samuel directs Regina King and Idris Elba in The Harder They Fall.

How a supply chain shortage hurts local businesses

A bottleneck could cost Daniel Liberson, an artisanal vinegar maker in Virginia, his small business.

Can Lego help save Singapore's coral reefs?

Scientists in Singapore are using the popular building block in an effort to rejuvenate its reefs.

Climate change: Pledge of $100bn annual aid slips to 2023

A key pledge on climate funding has still not been met, and the money is not sure to be there before 2023.

Sudan coup: Seven protesters killed and dozens injured

Soldiers are said to have opened fire on large crowds opposing the military takeover.

Covid: Biden sets new rules as air travel to the US reopens

All foreign travellers to the US will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test.

John Wayne Gacy murder victim named 45 years after vanishing

Police identify the remains of a man killed by notorious murderer John Wayne Gacy in the 1970s.

Collector returns Mayan artefact to Guatemala

Plans to auction the fragment, which depicts the head of an ancient ruler, sparked a row in 2019.

Turkey dispute with US eases after threat to expel envoys

Ten Western ambassadors had angered the Turkish president by urging a jailed activist's release.

Israeli cabinet backs huge spending plan for Arab minority

Billions of dollars are earmarked for Israel's Arab minority, which has long complained of neglect.

Alec Baldwin film tragedy: What are the rules for guns on movie sets?

The regulations are under scrutiny after the death of a film-maker on the set of an Alec Baldwin film.

Haiti fuel shortages threaten patients' lives - Unicef

Hospitals say that without fuel they cannot operate crucial generators and hundreds could die.

Saudi crown prince suggested killing King Abdullah, ex-official says

Mohammed bin Salman discussed assassinating the late King Abdullah in 2014, Saad al-Jabri says.

Eitan Biran: Crash survivor must be returned to Italy, court rules

The six-year-old survivor of a cable car crash must be returned to his aunt in Italy, a court rules.

Alec Baldwin was pointing gun at camera in Rust rehearsal, legal papers say

Legal papers shed light on what happened when actor Alec Baldwin fired a gun with tragic results.

‘Forced to sell my baby’ - Afghan families face extreme poverty

The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan could cost millions of lives if aid is not provided, the UN warns.

German IS woman jailed for Yazidi girl's death in Iraq

A Munich court jails a jihadi bride for 10 years for the agonising death of a Yazidi girl in 2015.

Amnesty to close Hong Kong offices over National Security Law

The human rights organisation says its staff are under threat from the city's national security law.

Climate change: Greenhouse gas concentrations reached new high in 2020

Despite the pandemic, atmospheric levels of CO2 and methane once more broke records last year.

The bumpy road to India's electric car revolution

New investments and incentives are making electric vehicles more viable. But is India ready for the change?

The Gambia: 'We are crying for justice'

A report into alleged human rights abuses during the rule of former president Jammeh has been delayed.

How can Coca-Cola solve its plastic problem?

The drinks company has been named the world's biggest plastic polluter.

Inside the Indonesian cave where oldest animal art was found

The BBC is given rare access to film the 45,500-year-old images found on an Indonesian island.

Facebook whistleblower meets safe content campaigner

Molly, 14, died after viewing graphic content on Instagram, which is owned by Facebook.

James Michael Tyler: 11 of Gunther's funniest Friends moments

A look back at some of the character's highlights following actor James Michael Tyler's death.

James Michael Tyler: Friends' actor dies aged 59

The US actor, who played Gunther on the show, had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer.

Colombian drug lord Otoniel to be extradited to US

Otoniel, Colombian's most wanted drug lord, is to be extradited to the US after his capture.

Canada: Evacuations as ship spews toxic gas off coast

The Zim Kingston ship is burning but officials said there is no safety risk to people on land.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets to claim famous win

Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets to claim a famous win over their great rivals at the Men's T20 World Cup in Dubai.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband begins new hunger strike in London

Aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is distraught at the prospect of returning to jail, her husband Richard says.

Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid: David Alaba scores as Real top La Liga

Real Madrid beat Barcelona in a new-look El Clasico to go top of La Liga and leave Ronald Koeman's side down in eighth.

Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa first heard of his death online

Vanessa Bryant said she learned about the death of her husband by seeing "RIP Kobe" notifications.

German far-right group attempt to block migrants

Police have stopped vigilantes armed with batons, pepper spray and a machete at the Polish border.

Your pictures on the theme of minimalism

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

Halyna Hutchins: Vigil held in New Mexico for cinematographer

The cinematographer was fatally shot by a prop gun while filming for western movie Rust.

Uganda: Suspected bomb attack in Kampala after terror warnings

The suspected terrorist bombing comes a week after the UK warned about a possible attack.

Bellator 269: Fedor Emelianenko claims stunning knockout in Moscow

Russian MMA icon Fedor Emelianenko knocks out the number two-ranked heavyweight Tim Johnson in Bellator 269 in Moscow.

Atlanta Braves beat Los Angeles Dodgers to reach World Series against Houston Astros

The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers to reach the 2021 World Series, where they will face the Houston Astros.

Climate change: Why Australia refuses to give up coal

Australia is the only rich nation still wedded to coal, despite urgent calls to stop its use.

COP26: Document leak reveals nations lobbying to change key climate report

Countries are asking the UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels.

Climate change: Fossil fuel production set to soar over next decade

Government plans to extract coal, oil and gas are incompatible with safe temperatures, says the UN.

The Gravedigger's Wife: Somali love story wins Africa's top film prize

Somali film The Gravedigger's Wife focuses on the lengths people go to save a loved one.

Picasso masterpieces fetch nearly $110m at Las Vegas auction

The works, which were owned by MGM Resorts, featured in the Picasso Restaurant at the Bellagio Hotel.

Colombia's most wanted drug lord Otoniel captured

Otoniel, who heads the powerful Gulf Clan gang, was held in a raid in a town near the Panama border.

What's next after the release of Meng Wanzhou?

Ms Meng and the two Canadian Michaels are home - but will the relations with China ever be the same?

Fears of new arms race after Chinese missile test

China's firing of a new nuclear-capable missile carried on a glider has raised questions about a US response.

Iran: The painful choices of being pregnant and unmarried

Abortion or emigration are often considered the only way out by cohabiting couples who conceive.

Why Kenyan churches are banning politicians from pulpits

Churches seek to wrestle back control of pulpits from politicians after years of cosy relations.

Record-breaking ferris wheel opens in Dubai

The massive wheel was opened in Dubai with a lavish fireworks display to mark the occasion.

Joel Souza, filmmaker wounded in Alec Baldwin gun incident, 'gutted' at friend's death

Joel Souza, wounded by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin, grieves for lost friend Halyna Hutchins.

Alex Quiñónez: Ecuador sprinter shot dead

Quiñónez, one of the country's best known athletes, was shot in the city of Guyaquil.

Turkey moves to throw out US and nine other envoys

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares them "persona non grata" for urging an activist's release.

Agnes Tirop: Mourners pay respects to running star

Many athletes turn out for the funeral of Agnes Tirop, who was found stabbed to death at her home.

Matteo Salvini: Right-wing Italy politician on trial for blocking migrant boat

The right-wing politician is charged with kidnapping and dereliction of duty, which he denies.

Greta Thunberg: 'We need public pressure, not just summits'

The climate activist speaks to the BBC about the COP26 conference, emissions targets and rickrolling.

Saudi Arabia commits to net zero emissions by 2060

The world's biggest oil exporter will cut carbon emissions, but not stop producing fossil fuels.

China seeks to lift homework pressures on schoolchildren

A new law urges parents to allow children time for rest and exercise, and restrict time spent online.

Covid: Romania's health system torn apart by pandemic

Intensive care beds are full, patients wait outside and vaccination rates are among Europe's lowest.

Trafficked to Europe for sex: A survivor’s story

Expecting to become a carer in Copenhagen, Jewel was forced into prostitution. But two chance meetings enabled her to escape.

The soft toys parents hope connect kids to their faith

Why sales of 'singing' religious cuddly toys for very young children are booming.

Abortion in Mexico: Fight for rights just beginning, women say

Mexican women celebrate the Supreme Court ruling decriminalising abortion but say obstacles remain.

Former refugees in US to Afghans: 'You are not alone' 

Refugees who fled their home countries to be in the US offer advice to America's newest refugees.

Will Apple be the last US tech giant left in China?

As Microsoft closes down the main version of LinkedIn, Apple looks more alone in China than ever.

Texas abortion law to stay in place until Supreme Court decision

The controversial law will be tested next month when the court holds an expedited hearing.

Kerala floods: Our son was buried by mud - we couldn't save him

The walls of three-year-old Sachu's house collapsed when it was hit by heavy rain and flooding in Kerala.

Middle East: Deadly Palestinian and Israeli clash

Eight people have been killed and hundreds injured in protests at the occupied West Bank.

South African ex-policewoman killed relatives and boyfriend for insurance cash

Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu killed five family members and her boyfriend for life insurance, a court rules.

Alec Baldwin 'shock and sadness' at film-set death

Director of photography Halyna Hutchins was killed by a prop gun fired by the actor in New Mexico.

Ohio mocked over wrong Wright brothers number plates

The commemorative plate depicted a banner mistakenly attached to the front end of the historic plane.

Robert Durst charged with murder of ex-wife who vanished in 1982

The jailed real estate heir is facing a new second-degree murder charge, authorities say.

EU leaders give Merkel an ovation at final summit

Chancellor Merkel bows out from her role at the EU's helm, praised as Europe's "compass".

Students sue Texas school district for banning long hair on boys

Students were suspended and barred from school activities for wearing long hair, the suit says.

Eswatini protests: Nurses refuse to treat police after colleagues shot

The health workers say security forces injured 30 colleagues when they opened fire at a protest.

Mozambique: Tuskless elephant evolution linked to Ivory hunting

Scientists say poaching during Mozambique's civil war led to more females being born without tusks.

France to pay 38m citizens €100 each to ease costs

The one-off payment to lower-income groups is prompted by the spike in fuel and energy prices.

DR Congo students march into parliament demanding better teacher pay

Students march into parliament in the Democratic Republic of Congo demanding better pay for teachers.

What are prop guns and why are they dangerous?

An incident involving US actor Alec Baldwin puts the spotlight on an item often used on film sets.

Death after Alec Baldwin fires prop gun 'unfathomable'

A director who worked with Halyna Hutchins in 2020 describes the gun safety protocols films tend to use.

Ananya Panday: Anti-drugs agency questions Bollywood actress

It has not specified why Ananya Panday has been questioned for a second day in a row.

Halyna Hutchins: Rising star of film industry was 'an incredible artist'

Halyna Hutchins, who has died on a film set, had been named an American Cinematographer rising star.

Why the Newcastle United takeover is controversial

Here are some of the reasons why the Saudi-led consortium has proved controversial.

Contrails: How tweaking flight plans can help the climate

Why experts say cutting contrails costs less than $1bn a year but may be worth so much more.

Khaby Lame: What is the secret to success for the Senegal-born TikToker?

How the Senegalese-born 21-year-old's myth-busting of "life hacks" made him a household name.

Gabby Petito: Fiancé Brian Laundrie's remains found - FBI

A skull was reportedly found in the hunt for Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in Gabby Petito's death.

Heat blamed for mysterious deaths of California hiker family

The family of three and their dog were found dead on a trail in Devil's Gulch Valley two months ago.

Climate change will bring global tension, US intelligence report says

Countries will argue over a response and the poorest will suffer most, US intelligence says.

Steve Bannon: House votes for ex-Trump aide to face contempt charge

Only nine Republicans in the chamber voted to hold Mr Bannon in contempt.

La Palma: Scientists collect volcano samples

Scientists will look at the viscosity of the red-hot lava from the ongoing Cumbre Vieja eruption.

Enes Kanter: Boston Celtics star under fire over China comments

Enes Kanter calls China's leader a "brutal dictator", while Beijing accuses him of seeking attention.

US surgeon explains pig kidney-human transplant test

A US team says it successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig's kidney into a brain-dead human.

Robot artist Ai-Da released by Egyptian border guards

Authorities, who held the robot for 10 days, feared that it may have been hiding covert spy tools.

Amazon sees fresh push to unionise in New York

Warehouse workers in Staten Island hope to organise, in the latest labour push at the firm.

Syria says it executed 24 people for starting 2020 wildfires

The government alleges they admitted to igniting fires last year that left three people dead.

Big John, largest known triceratops skeleton, sold at auction

The auction house said the skeleton was sold to a private collector for a European record of €6.65m.

Poland rule of law dispute overshadows EU summit

A Polish challenge to the supremacy of EU law preoccupies leaders at a Brussels summit.

Melbourne: Celebrations as city exits sixth lockdown

The Australian city has spent more than 260 days under restrictions since the pandemic began.

Vikings settled in North America in 1021AD, study says

Scientists say they have precisely dated a camp in Newfoundland, Canada, thanks to a new technique.

US surgeons test pig kidney transplant in a human

The kidney, from a genetically-altered pig, appeared to function well, say the surgical team.

NFL to end race-based testing in dementia claims

"Race-norming" made it harder for black players to prove brain injuries linked to their careers.

Haiti sees nearly 800 kidnappings so far this year, NGO says

Gangs have taken more control amid political instability, abducting people from all walks of life.

Ruby Rose: Warner Bros hits back at Batwoman claims

The actress claimed in her Instagram story that there were poor working conditions on the show.

Cleo Smith: Police offer A$1m reward amid fears girl, 4, was abducted

Cleo Smith, 4, vanished from a tent at a remote coastal campsite in Western Australia on Saturday.

Barbados elects first ever president ahead of becoming republic

The Caribbean nation is set to become a republic, removing Queen Elizabeth as its head of state.

COP26: Document leak reveals nations lobbying to change key climate report

Countries are asking the UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels.

Netflix employees protest 'transphobic' Dave Chappelle comedy show

Activists say the streaming giant's comedy special could fuel attacks on transgender people.

The remote British island hoping to see more visitors

The territory of St Helena, which has remained coronavirus-free, wants a big rise in tourists.

Covid: WHO warns pandemic will drag on into 2022

Slow vaccine supply to poorer nations means the crisis will last longer than it needs to, experts say.

China: The patriotic 'ziganwu' bloggers who attack the West

Their scathing posts have shot them to fame amid rising nationalist fervour - but they toe a fine line.

God and robots: Will AI transform religion?

Robot "priests" can recite prayers, perform funerals, and even comfort those experiencing a spiritual crisis.

How green politics are changing Europe

The Greens performed well in German elections but they are having to adapt their policies to succeed.

UK agrees free trade deal with New Zealand

The government says consumers and businesses will benefit from deal, but it is unlikely to boost growth.

Paris Hilton: I couldn't sleep for 20 years from memories of youth care abuse

Paris Hilton alleges she was strangled, slapped and watched in the shower while in a youth care facility.

Gabby Petito: Items found in search for missing fiancé Brian Laundrie

Items belonging to Gabby Petito's missing fiancé have been found in a Florida park, the FBI says.

Paris Hilton pushes for US youth care abuse reform

The reality star spoke in Washington DC about her alleged abuse in residential care as a teenager.

All Afghans have the right to a passport - Taliban

But sports personalities, people seeking medical treatment or wanting to study abroad will be prioritised.

Russian inmate who fled after jail torture leaks

Sergey Savelyev is seeking asylum in France after he leaked videos showing abuse in Russian jails.

Hugo Carvajal: Spain to extradite Venezuela's ex-spy chief to US

Hugo Carvajal faces drugs charges but may also have incriminating evidence against President Maduro.

Nigerian romance scam suspects targeted 100 women - FBI

Eight Nigerian men are charged in South Africa after an international operation involving Interpol.

Nikolas Cruz: Parkland gunman pleads guilty to murdering 17

Nikolas Cruz could see life in prison or the death penalty over the 2018 Florida school shooting.

Egyptian man arrested after broadcasting face during robbery

The Egyptian man accidentally showed his face after stealing a journalist's phone mid-livestream.

Shatta Wale: Ghana star arrested over death threat claim

Shatta Wale said he was the victim of a gun attack - he's been accused of spreading false information.

Lekki toll gate shootings: Nigeria's 'massacre without blood or bodies'

The BBC investigates what happened on the night 20 October 2020, when the Nigerian army opened fire on peaceful protesters in Lagos.

Guatemala: Riot police deployed after protesters breach Congress, set cars alight

Riot police were deployed and lawmakers had to be evacuated amid the protests.

COP26: Russia's Vladimir Putin will not attend climate summit

No reason was given for the Russian leader's decision not to attend the conference in Glasgow.

Benzema on trial in French sex tape blackmail case

The Real Madrid footballer is accused of complicity in an attempt to blackmail Mathieu Valbuena.

Aryan Khan: Bollywood actor's son bail plea rejected in drugs case

Aryan Khan, Shah Rukh Khan's son, was arrested on 3 October over drug charges.

Rachel Levine: Transgender official sworn in as four-star admiral

Dr Rachel Levine is already the nation's most prominent openly transgender federal official.

Credit Suisse fined over Mozambique tuna scandal

Bank to pay £147m fine to UK authorities as part of wider settlement over a corruption scandal.

Myanmar: Mass release of political prisoners

Some of the political prisoners released by the authorities in Myanmar describe how they endured life in jail.

Sudan on the brink amid scramble for democracy

A power-sharing deal between the military and civilians is under pressure with concerns of violence.

Ros Atkins on… Europe's climate challenge

Ros Atkins looks at how Europe is getting to grips with its emissions problem.

North Korea confirms 'successful' submarine-launched missile test

This comes a day after South Korea reported an apparent weapons test in waters off Japan's coast.

When a cobra became a murder weapon

A 28-year-old man killed his wife using a cobra, in what prosecutors say is the first crime of its kind.

The US suburban couple accused of a bungled treason plot

The Toebbes seemed to have everything - so why did they allegedly try to sell nuclear secrets?

The Indian women widowed by Covid-19

In India, Covid has widowed thousands of women, who are now struggling to adjust to a new life.

Capitol riots officer: The moment the mob took me

Video from outside the Capitol shows police officer Mike Fanone scream as he was tasered in the head.

Oleg Deripaska: FBI searches US homes linked to Russian oligarch

Agents are sweeping homes linked to Oleg Deripaska, a Russian oligarch who is under US sanctions.

Navy report blames crew for devastating fire on the Bonhomme Richard

The amphibious USS Bonhomme Richard was decommissioned after a fire burned on board for four days.

Covid: Moscow imposes new restrictions as infections soar

Most of the over-60s in Russia's capital face months of lockdown as Covid deaths hit a new record.

Austria driver sought after two migrants found dead on bus

Austrian police are searching for the driver of a minibus after dozens were found crammed inside.

Plane crashes in Texas with no serious injuries

A plane was carrying 21 people crashed near Houston Executive Airport, with no serious injuries reported.

Pornhub owner settles with Girls Do Porn victims over videos

A group of 50 women sued MindGeek over a sex-trafficking operation by Girls Do Porn.

Police warn charges possible for bystanders who failed to report rape

A woman was assaulted by another passenger and some riders may have filmed the incident, police say.

Ecuador crime wave triggers state of emergency

A state of emergency is in place for the next two months, allowing soldiers to patrol the streets.

Czech turmoil over removing ailing President Zeman's powers

President Milos Zeman is in intensive care in hospital and it is claimed his signature was forged.

Life at 50C: The Baghdad traffic cop who works in 50C heat

In Baghdad, Sergeant Saa’d has to brave increasingly extreme conditions to keep the city moving.

Haiti kidnappers 'demand $17m' for missionaries

The missionaries from the US and Canada were seized as they were returning from an orphanage.

Male State: Russia bans group for anti-women and anti-gay posts

Russia bans a group called Male State which hounded women and gay people online.

Polish PM accuses EU of blackmail as row over rule of law escalates

Mateusz Morawiecki clashes with EU leaders over a Polish court ruling that rejected parts of EU law.

Haiti kidnap: 400 Mawozo accused of US missionary kidnap

The armed gang, called 400 Mawozo, is holding 17 women, men and children from the US and Canada.

The shortages hitting countries around the world

People and businesses across the world are facing shortages of everything from coal to coffee.

Eric Zemmour: Far-right journalist cast as Macron election rival

Eric Zemmour - tipped to run for the French presidency - is rebranding far-right nationalism.

The battle to make lighter life-saving body armour

New materials are making body armour lighter but nanotechnology could provide a breakthrough.

Narendra Modi: 'Why is the Indian PM's photo on my Covid vaccine certificate?'

A 62-year-old Indian wants a new Covid-19 vaccine certificate without Narendra Modi's photograph.

The key moments of Colin Powell's life

The son of Jamaican immigrants, his story was hailed as an example of what's possible in America.

Afghanistan: US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad steps down after withdrawal

Zalmay Khalilzad led talks with the Taliban that resulted in a deal to fully withdraw US troops.

Trudeau visits First Nation to apologise after holiday snub

His apology comes two weeks after he skipped an event on the first Truth and Reconciliation Day.

Covid: Australia's Flying Doctors take vaccines to vast remote areas

The famed service is helping solve the immense challenge of vaccinating remote Australia.

Tigray: Ethiopian government admits Mekelle airstrike

Officials had earlier denied the government was behind allegedly deadly attacks in the region.

Kerala floods: Couple sail to wedding in large cooking pot

Images of the pair travelling to a temple in Kerala state amid flooding are widely shared online.

Mastermind of deadly 2016 Baghdad bombing caught, Iraq says

Ghazwan al-Zawbaee is allegedly behind a 2016 attack on a shopping centre that killed 300 people.

Norway attack: Victims killed with 'sharp object', not arrows

Victims of last week's bow-and-arrow attack were actually killed by a "sharp object", police say.

Malala Yousafzai urges Taliban to allow girls' education

The Nobel Prize laureate says the Taliban must announce girls can go to school in Afghanistan.

Russia to suspend Nato diplomatic mission amid tension

Nato expelled eight Russian diplomats earlier this month, saying they were intelligence officers.

Greta Thunberg sings Rick Astley at climate concert

Greta Thunberg sings Rick Astley's "Never Going To Give You Up" to launch series of climate concerts.

Ahmaud Arbery: Trial over black jogger's death begins

The three men involved in ambushing and shooting the jogger face murder and assault charges.

Peter R de Vries: Suspect denies knowledge of Dutch reporter's murder

The suspect appears in court alongside a man accused of shooting Peter R de Vries in Amsterdam.

Afghanistan polio: UN plans nationwide vaccine campaign

Its children's agency says it will begin vaccinations nationwide with the Taliban's blessing.

Colin Powell: Former US secretary of state dies of Covid complications

The former US secretary of state, who was the first African-American in the role, dies aged 84.

Beijing 2022: Protest staged at Winter Olympics torch lighting

Activists with banners attempt to interrupt the ceremony at Greece's ancient Olympia on Monday.

China denies testing nuclear-capable hypersonic missile

The report in the Financial Times newspaper reportedly caught US intelligence by surprise.

Waterspout spectacle off the coast of Cuba

Residents in Cienfuegos share footage of a waterspout which formed near the city.

Hungary: Mayor Marki-Zay wins run-off to challenge Orban

Polls suggest Peter Marki-Zay has the best chance of ousting Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

The nightmare of India's tallest rubbish mountain

India's oldest and tallest mountain of rubbish in the city of Mumbai is 18 storeys high.

Covid: Thousands of children left without parents in Iran

Thousands of children in Iran have been left without parents, and many people blame the leadership.

The climate activists who want Norway to end oil and gas production

The BBC's Nick Beake meets the young climate activists trying to stop Norway drilling for oil and gas.

Belarus: French ambassador leaves Minsk after Minsk expels him

France, among other countries, does not recognise the president's claim to a sixth term.

Haiti kidnap: 400 Mawozo accused of US missionary kidnap

The armed gang, called 400 Mawozo, is holding 17 women, men and children from the US and Canada.

Bill Clinton: Thumbs up as former US president leaves hospital

The former US president is discharged from a Californian hospital accompanied by his wife Hillary.

Pedro Sanchez: Spanish PM vows to abolish prostitution

The UN estimates Spain's sex industry has become worth €3.7 billion since decriminalisation in 1995.

Bill Clinton: Former US president released from hospital

The 75-year-old had been receiving treatment for a blood infection in California.

Black scientists say UK research is institutionally racist

Senior black scientists tell the BBC they believe UK science to be "institutionally racist".

Drugs, arms, and terror: A high-profile defector on Kim's North Korea

A former colonel describes a leadership making cash by any means, from drug factories to illegal arms deals.

Poland: New project aims to help migrants crossing border

Lawyer suggests locals should switch on a green light to signal they can help migrants with food.

Queen 'irritated' by climate change inaction in COP26 build-up

The monarch appears to criticise people who "talk" but "don't do", ahead of the COP26 summit.

Why giant turbines are pushing the limits of possibility

Huge wind turbines are pushing the limits of what ports and installation vessels can handle.

Why China's climate policy matters to us all

The global battle against climate change is likely to be won or lost in China.

What is climate change? A really simple guide

World temperatures are rising because of human activity, and climate change now threatens every aspect of human life.

Fespaco: Pomp and colour as Africa’s biggest film festival starts

The Fespaco festival draws film fans from across the world to Burkina Faso.

Candlelit vigil in honour of MP

Hundreds of people carrying lanterns and candles gathered in Leigh-on-Sea to pay their respects.

Sir David Amess killing: Should MPs still be able to meet the public?

The home secretary is reviewing MPs' security but says they must remain accessible to voters.

Kerala floods: At least 19 dead and dozens missing in India

Heavy rains cause rivers to overflow in Kerala, washing away homes and trapping people under debris.

Russia sets condition for return of BBC journalist

Ambassador Andrei Kelin says the BBC reporter can return if Russian journalists gets UK visas.

Russia not withholding gas for political reasons - ambassador

Russia's ambassador to the UK denies Russia is using energy as a political weapon, amid surging prices.

Savannah Marshall stops Lolita Muzeya to set up unification fight with Claressa Shields

Savannah Marshall stopped Lolita Muzeya in emphatic fashion in Newcastle and remains on track to fight Claressa Shields in a unification bout next year.

Russian team back on Earth after filming first movie in space

The Russian film crew return after an ISS shoot that had its own moments of drama.

Sudan: Protesters take to streets

Opponents of Sudan's transition to democracy demonstrate in Khartoum, urging the army to take control.

Haiti: US missionaries reportedly kidnapped in Port-au-Prince

As many as 17 American Christian missionaries and their families have reportedly been kidnapped.

Venezuelan President Maduro's close aide extradited to US

Venezuela halted talks with the opposition after Alex Saab was flown from Cape Verde to the US.

Robert Durst: US millionaire hospitalised with Covid after life sentence

Robert Durst was on Thursday convicted of murder and is a suspect in two other deaths.

The Chinese film beating Bond and Marvel at the box office

The success of The Battle at Lake Changjin is bad news for Hollywood which wants to grow in China.

Apparently, it's the next big thing. What is the metaverse?

What does it mean, and what have Facebook and Fortnite got to do with it?

Macron condemns 'unforgivable' 1961 massacre of Algerians in Paris

The 1961 Paris massacre was denied or concealed by French governments for decades.

How a massacre of Algerians in Paris was covered up

French police killed up to 300 people in 1961, throwing some of them into the River Seine to drown them.

Pigs at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport help to keep skies safe

A team of 20 at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is part of a range of measures being used to reduce bird-strikes.

Sudan: Protesters demand military coup as crisis deepens

The protests come as tensions rise between civilian and military rulers.

Australian police make record $104m heroin seizure

The 450kg-haul was concealed in a shipment of ceramic tiles sent to Melbourne from Malaysia.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: British-Iranian aid worker loses court appeal in Iran

Her family have told the BBC that they fear she could be returned to jail at any time.

Dormice favoured by Italian mafia seized in drugs raid

Italian police search a cannabis farm and seize a stash of 235 frozen dormice - a mafia delicacy.

Sir David Amess killing casts shadow over Leigh-on-Sea constituency

Constituents in Leigh-on-Sea mourn Sir David Amess as they try to make sense of what happened.

Covid: Russia's daily deaths pass 1,000 for first time

Infections continue to soar as the Kremlin struggles to persuade people to get vaccinated.

Indian Wells: Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev suffer shock quarter-final defeats

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev are knocked out of the Indian Wells Masters after they both lose their quarter-final matches in California.

Sir David Amess killing: Security for politicians is a global dilemma

Why the need to be a people's representative and the need for personal safety are in constant conflict.

Myanmar army general Min Aung Hlaing excluded from leaders' summit

South East Asian countries decide not to invite the military coup leader to their meeting.

Sir David Amess: How a tragic day unfolded

How constituents and authorities reacted to the tragic killing of Sir David Amess.

Sir David Amess: Fun, friendly and always outspoken

The Tory MP was a backbencher of the old school who fought for the causes he cared about.

What we know so far

What happened, who the MP was, and what the reaction has been so far.

Looted cockerel to be returned to Nigeria

The Benin bronze, known as an "okukor", was given to Jesus College in Cambridge in 1905.

Afghanistan: US offers to pay relatives of Kabul drone attack victims

Ten people were mistakenly killed by the US military in a drone strike on the Afghan capital.

Squid Game: The rise of Korean drama addiction

Finished Squid Game? Here's a quick lowdown on other K-dramas for new converts.

Shipping disruption: Why are so many queuing to get to the US?

A surge in demand for toys and sports equipment has contributed to logjams at US ports.

Viewpoint: Why Ethiopia's Tigray region is starving, but no famine declared

Despite mass starvation in northern Ethiopia, aid officials are not calling the situation a famine.

Week in pictures: 9 - 15 October 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.

Texas abortion law: Biden administration to request block on abortion ban

The president's administration will ask the Supreme Court to block a restrictive Texas abortion law.

Norway attack: Killer held in medical custody amid mental health investigation

Police believe a bow-and-arrow attack that killed five may have been as a result of mental illness.

Cricket - CSK beat KKR to win fourth IPL title

Chennai Super Kings have been crowned Indian Premier League champions for the fourth time after beating Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in the final.

Life at 50C: Fleeing Sahara's shifting sands

Rising temperatures and desertification are forcing many Mauritanians to leave their ancestral homes in search of a better life.

Ros Atkins on… China-Taiwan Tensions

Ros Atkins examines why tensions between China and Taiwan have increased over recent weeks.

Meghan Markle's donation a 'lifesaver' for community kitchen users

Money donated by the Duchess of Sussex has been spent on feeding Nottingham's most vulnerable.

Virgin Galactic delays first commercial space flight

Shares in the firm dive 20% as it delays first tourist flight to make upgrades.

Nike Jordan boss reveals he murdered an 18-year-old in 1965

Larry Miller, now 72, said he was in a gang as a teenager when he shot an 18-year-old man.

COP26: China's Xi Jinping unlikely to attend, UK PM told

The UK has been warned the Chinese president is not likely to come, UK government sources say.

Balloon World Cup has first winner

If you say you've never played the balloon game, you're lying. And now there's an official World Cup.

Covid: US to lift travel ban for fully jabbed on 8 November

Fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter the US for the first time since March 2020.

Self-driving Waymo cars clog up dead-end San Francisco street

Waymo says its automated vehicles are following traffic orders when they enter the dead-end street.

German coalition plan sets bigger green targets

German politicians seek a faster exit from coal power as part of a coalition deal.

Queensland, Australia: Motorcycle thief flees crime scene on tractor

Police officers chased the suspect through the streets in Queensland, Australia.

Kongsberg attack: Norwegian town left asking questions after murders

The innocence of a quiet town outside Oslo is shattered and residents are demanding answers.

Kongsberg attack: Norway probes bow and arrow suspect’s sanity

Psychiatrists examine a man suspected of killing five people with a bow and arrows in Norway.

Christchurch: New Zealand city parts ways with its wizard

Christchurch was the only city in the world with its own official wizard.

The mystery of how long Covid damages our memory

Since Chrissy Gibson was diagnosed with Covid-19, she has had to re-learn many aspects of her life.

Covid: Strike fears as Italy's workers require Covid pass

The pass is already used widely, but port and transport workers are angry it is now mandatory.

Africa's week in pictures: 8-14 October 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Produce Pandas: The plus-size musicians making waves in China

As stars are criticised for being image-obsessed, more relatable celebrities have become popular.

South Sudan: How to deliver Covid vaccines in a country with few roads

Delivering vaccines around South Sudan is more expensive than the cost of the jab itself.

'They will hang me': Afghan interpreters blocked by UK seek appeal

Former interpreters fear for their lives after the UK blocks their evacuation on security grounds.

Steve Bannon: Congress plots criminal charge for former Trump aide

Steve Bannon could face around one year in prison for not attending Capitol riot hearing.

Robert Durst: US millionaire sentenced to life for murder

Robert Durst was convicted of killing his best friend in 2000 and is a suspect in two other deaths.

Agnes Tirop: Husband arrested in Kenya after athlete's death

Record-breaking long-distance runner Agnes Tirop was found stabbed to death at her home on Wednesday.

With a new Michelin guide, Moscow's best-kept culinary secrets are out

Nine Moscow restaurants have received Michelin stars for their food - a prestigious industry award.

Brazil soldiers who shot dead a musician convicted

The men fired dozens of rounds into Evaldo dos Santos Rosa's car, killing him and a bystander.

Stranded 600lb turtle returned to Atlantic Ocean

The sea turtle washed ashore a riverbank in Massachusetts this week.

Father charged after toddler fatally shot mother during Zoom call

Police said the gun had been kept loaded in a children's backpack on the floor of the couple's room.

Microsoft shutting down LinkedIn in China

The company will offer a jobs-only site with no social-media elements, instead.

Norway attack: Witness describes hearing 'thunk sound' of weapon

Residents in Kongsberg react to the bow and arrow attack in their neighbourhood.

Women taken from Congo sue Belgium over forced separations

They were taken from their black mothers during the colonial era because of their skin colour.

Afghanistan: Pakistan airline stops flights over Taliban 'intimidation'

Pakistan International Airlines complains of "heavy-handedness" by the Taliban authorities.

Nigeria confirms death of Iswap leader Abu Musab al-Barnawi

Abu Musab al-Barnawi was the head of the West African branch of the Islamic State group.

Gunfire erupts on Beirut streets after port explosion protest

Five people are shot dead in gun battles following a protest over the Beirut port blast investigation.

Lamu murder: Death sentence for popular Chinese vlogger's killer

The man set his ex-wife alight during her livestream, causing outrage across the country.

Coldplay: Band announce first tour in four years with an 'eco-friendly' focus

The band have pledged that their upcoming tour will be sustainable, and as low-carbon as possible.

Kaohsiung: Firefighters battle Taiwan tower block blaze

At least 46 people have been killed in a fire at a tower block in the city of Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan.

Beirut port blast: Gunfire erupts at protest against judge leading probe

Heavy gunfire erupts as Hezbollah supporters demand removal of judge investigating the disaster.

Afghanistan: The New York Rabbi evacuating desperate Afghans

Rabbi Moshe Margaretten says he gets calls in the middle of the night from people in Afghanistan asking for help.

French fishermen warn of blockades in UK licence row

Why the fishermen of Boulogne-sur-Mer are angry at being refused licences to fish in British waters.

Violence surges in Pakistan's tribal belt as Taliban, IS-K go on attack

The BBC reports from Pakistan's beleaguered tribal areas, which are seeing a surge in violence.

Covid: New WHO group may be last chance to find virus origins

The World Health Organization unveils a new group to examine the emergence of the virus more closely.

Henrietta Lacks: 'Mother' of modern medicine honoured

Henrietta Lacks was an African-American woman whose cells have led to key medical breakthroughs.

Climate change: Is the UK on track to meet its targets?

With weeks to go until the UK hosts a global climate summit, is the government on track to meet its own commitments?

What is climate change? A really simple guide

World temperatures are rising because of human activity, and climate change now threatens every aspect of human life.

Kongsberg: Several killed in Norway bow and arrow attack

Police say a man using a bow and arrows killed and wounded several people in the town of Kongsberg.

William Shatner in space: 'The most profound experience I can imagine'

The Star Trek actor becomes the oldest person to go into space and returns full of emotion.

Chile's Sebastián Piñera faces impeachment bid after Pandora Papers

The opposition launches impeachment proceedings against President Piñera over a controversial deal.

Norway's oil and gas sector will not be dismantled, new government says

The new government says the green transition "must be fair" as it sets out its energy policy.

Lucas Hernandez: France defender gets six-month jail term

A Spanish court issued the sentence after he broke a restraining order in 2017.

North Korea: Vulnerable at risk of starvation, UN expert says

A UN expert has urged for international sanctions to be lifted to prevent a food crisis.

US leads Bitcoin mining as China ban takes effect

Research shows the US taking the top spot for global mining following a crackdown in China.

Blaze hits site of Egypt's top film festival

A fire broke out at the site of Egypt's top film festival a day before it is due to start.

IEA: Green energy needed to avoid turbulent prices

A failure to invest in green energy may mean more energy price swings says the energy agency chief.

Covid-19: US airlines defy Texas order to stop mandatory jabs

Staff must still get vaccinated, the airlines say, despite the state governor's ban on such rules.

World record holder Agnes Tirop found dead in Kenya

Agnes Tirop, a two-time World Athletics Championships medallist, has been found dead at her home in Kenya.

Energy prices: EU unveils plan to ease Europe's gas crisis

The approval of tax cuts and a plan to buy fuel collectively were put forward as energy prices soar.

Huge blackmail and corruption trial opens in Spain

In the dock is a notorious ex-police chief who is at the centre of a web of scandal and intrigue.

Vaping: FDA approves e-cigarette in US for first time

The drug regulator says the benefits of adult smokers switching to the product outweigh the risks.

India man jailed for killing wife with cobra in Kerala

Sooraj Kumar let a cobra onto the bed where his wife was sleeping - she died from the snakebite.

Making Superman bisexual is 'bandwagoning not brave' - actor Dean Cain

Actor Dean Cain, who played the superhero on TV, says the move would have been brave 20 years ago.

Wives do not earn as much as their husbands, says new global study

Researchers say data from 45 countries over 40 years shows household is a place of great inequality.

CEO Secrets: 'No need to convince the haters you're worthy'

Michele Roberts, executive director of the National Basketball Players Association, shares her CEO Secrets.

Ghana’s role in honouring a US civil rights hero

A state-of-the-art complex is to be built in Ghana to remember WEB Du Bois.

Gabby Petito: US blogger was strangled to death - coroner

The 22-year-old had been on a road trip across the US with her fiancé, who remains at large.

Crown princess could marry a woman, says Dutch PM

A hypothetical same-sex marriage for Princess Amalia would not be a legal problem, says Mark Rutte.

German shock at neo-Nazi burial in empty Jewish grave

A Holocaust denier was buried in the former grave of a music professor outside Berlin.

Wildlife officer who helped free elk with a tyre around its neck speaks to the BBC

A wildlife officer who helped free an elk with a tyre stuck around its neck for two years speaks to BBC.

Afghanistan crisis: Merkel warns against descent into chaos

The German chancellor's warning comes as G20 leaders discuss how to keep the Afghan economy afloat.

Al Capone memorabilia sells for $3m at auction

The notorious gangster's favourite gun made top dollar - $860,000 - at the California sale.

Wolf pups 'adopted' by Idaho high schoolers killed by federal agents

Concerned environmentalists say the pup deaths are part of "an all-out frontal assault on wolves".

Brexit: What has the European Court of Justice got to do with the NI Protocol?

The UK government wants the European Court of Justice removed from oversight of the NI Protocol.

La Palma volcano: Lockdown following fears over air quality

Lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano sparks cement factory fire, forcing 2,500 people into lockdown.

Irish author Sally Rooney in Israel boycott row

Her rejection of an Israeli company to translate her new book into Hebrew triggers anger and praise.

Eddie Jaku: Holocaust survivor and peace campaigner dies aged 101

After surviving the Nazis' brutal regime, Jaku dedicated the rest of his life to advocating for peace.

ICJ rejects Kenya case in Somalia maritime border row

Judges rule largely in Somalia's favour in a row over a potentially oil-rich area of sea.

Czech police find eight-year-old German girl after border search

Czech police say they have found the German girl, called Julia, who disappeared on Sunday.

Delta variant weakening global economic recovery, says IMF

The fund cuts its outlook for advanced economies this year, but says poorer nations are most at risk.

Humans used tobacco 12,300 years ago, new discovery suggests

Tobacco seeds are found in an ancient Utah fireplace excavated by researchers into early Americans.

Spanish right attacks Biden over Columbus and conquests

Spanish nationalists scorn President Biden for condemning colonial crimes against Native Americans.

Crete shaken by 6.4-magnitude quake

The earthquake damaged buildings and was felt on several neighbouring Greek islands.

Iraq election: Nationalist cleric Moqtada al-Sadr claims victory

Moqtada al-Sadr vows to end foreign interference in Iraq after his supporters win the most seats.

Nepal bus crash kills at least 25 in Mugu district

Images on local media show the crushed wreckage of the overturned vehicle at the foot of a hill.

France: Train kills three migrants lying on tracks

The migrants were struck by the train in a southern coastal town near Biarritz on Tuesday morning.

DC Comics reveal that latest Superman character is bisexual

In an upcoming comic the new reiteration of Superman, Jon Kent, will be pictured in a same-sex kiss.

Interpreter who helped rescue Biden in 2008 leaves Afghanistan

Aman Khalili had asked Joe Biden for help 13 years after he rescued the then-senator from a storm.

Escaping the Taliban: Afghan policeman's' struggle to enter Turkey

Former soldiers and police are among Afghans trying to evade a crackdown at the Turkey-Iran border.

Rising up against racism: London's forgotten Bangladeshi squatters

Hundreds of Bangaldeshis took over empty properties in London in the 1970s, demanding better housing.

Africa's iconic architecture in 12 buildings

Two architects are determined to showcase the architecture of Africa to the world - past and present.

Call Her Daddy's Alex Cooper: 'Not everyone can just do a podcast'

Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper has re-launched her podcast after getting a huge deal with Spotify.

Why does the internet keep breaking?

Outages of Facebook and its family of apps now lead to significant disruption for firms worldwide

Jammu and Kashmir: Killing of civilians sparks militancy fear

People, especially religious minorities, now fear for their safety in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Milos Zeman: The Czech leader proud to be politically incorrect

Ailing Czech President Milos Zeman is famously fond of liquor and provocative jokes.

Thailand to reopen for some vaccinated visitors on 1 November

Fully vaccinated travellers from nations including the UK will no longer need to quarantine.

Nobel Prize: We will not have gender or ethnicity quotas - top scientist

Journalist Maria Ressa was the only woman to win a Nobel Prize this year, and just the 59th in history.

What are the accusations against Prince Andrew?

Here's what you need to know about the sex abuse claims being pursued by Virginia Giuffre in the US.

Israel winery: 1,500-year-old Byzantine wine complex found

The 1,500-year-old complex unearthed near Tel Aviv was the world's largest winery at the time.

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Army launches offensive on all fronts - rebels

Artillery, tanks, jets and drones are being used to reinvade the Tigray region, rebel forces say.

Iraq claims capture of IS financial chief in operation abroad

Sami Jasim al-Jaburi was allegedly a deputy leader of the jihadist group under Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Star Trek's Shatner on his plan to go to space

The actor - who plays Captain James T Kirk in the original Star Trek series - is set to go into space for real.

Nigeria flogging video: Kwara state suspends school head

One man tells the BBC he asked the Quranic school to punish his daughter for drinking alcohol.

Ohio police probed after man screaming 'I'm paraplegic' dragged from car

An investigation is launched into why Ohio officers pulled out the man as he called for help.

Covid vaccines: How fast is progress around the world?

Charts and maps tracking the progress of Covid vaccination programmes.

Nobel economics prize awarded for real-life studies

David Card, Joshua D Angrist and Guido W Imbens share the prestigious economics prize.

Indian-administered Kashmir: Soldiers killed by suspected militants

The army in Indian-administered Kashmir says five personnel were killed by suspected militants.

Paul McCartney says John Lennon 'instigated' the Beatles' break-up

"It was John who wanted a divorce," he says, setting the record straight on the band's break-up.

France beat Spain to become second Nations League winners

Kylian Mbappe hit a contentious winner as France came from behind to beat Spain and become the second team to win the Nations League.

Covid Australia: Sydney enjoys new freedoms as 107-day lockdown lifts

As the 107-day lockdown lifts, fully vaccinated Sydneysiders head out to enjoy their new freedoms.

China floods: Nearly 2 million displaced in Shanxi province

Rainfall may have been heavier than the Henan floods in July and rescue efforts remain a major challenge.

Star Entertainment: Shares fall on money laundering claim

Australian gambling giant Star Entertainment will "take appropriate steps" to address allegations.

US concludes first direct talks with Taliban since withdrawal

The US insists the meeting does not amount to recognition of the Taliban.

Covid Australia: Sydney celebrates end of 107-day lockdown

Australia's biggest city passed a key vaccination target, allowing people to enjoy new freedoms.

Drugs, arms, and terror: A high-profile defector on Kim's North Korea

A former colonel describes a leadership making cash by any means, from drug factories to illegal arms deals.

Expelled: Russia, repression and me

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reflects on being barred from Russia and the assault on the country's freedoms.

The race to save California’s famous sequoia trees

Tourists flock to California’s famous sequoia trees, but wildfires are threatening their existence.

The hi-tech headbands that claim to reduce your stress

Devices that measure brainwaves are increasingly being used by athletes to improve their performance.

Stealthing: California bans non-consensual condom removal

Victims of "stealthing" risk sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. Now they can sue offenders.

Are asylum suicides an unfolding national tragedy?

Campaigners call for an inquiry into the rate of suicides among young asylum seekers in the UK.

Thomas Sankara trial in Burkina Faso: Who killed 'Africa's Che Guevara'?

Thirty-four years after the killing of Burkina Faso President Thomas Sankara, 14 men finally go on trial.

The Dalit activist fighting for rape survivors

Manjula Pradeep has spent three decades helping India's Dalit women speak up for justice.

Mass protests in Poland amid EU law controversy

Demonstrations backing EU membership take place nationwide amid fears Poland could leave the bloc.

US couple accused of selling nuclear submarine secrets

A US Navy nuclear engineer and his wife allegedly sold the secret data to an undercover FBI agent.

Pope Francis launches mass consultation on Church reform

The pontiff says he wants to hear from ordinary Catholics and for the Church to be open to change.

AQ Khan: The most dangerous man in the world?

Western spies branded AQ Khan as dangerous as bin Laden - but many in Pakistan saw him as a hero.

Czech election: Milos Zeman in intensive care after vote

Milos Zeman is in intensive care the day after a surprise opposition win in parliamentary elections.

Power returns to Lebanon after 24-hour blackout

A total outage of the country's electricity grid ends after the government secures fuel.

UK to resettle teenage Afghan women footballers and families

The UK agrees to give visas to the women's development team and families who had to flee Afghanistan.

Tyson Fury defeats Deontay Wilder to retain WBC heavyweight title in Las Vegas

Tyson Fury delivers 11th-round stoppage to beat Deontay Wilder and retain his WBC heavyweight title in a thrilling trilogy fight in Las Vegas.

Iraqis vote in first parliamentary election since 2019 mass protests

The election was brought forward by six months in response to unprecedented nationwide unrest.

Abdul Qadeer Khan: 'Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb' dies