Abounding Opportunities

Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of raping Alice Sebold.

Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage

Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage wrought by Hurricane Ida.

HGV shortages: Why European drivers don't want to come back to the UK

Lorry drivers say more investment is needed to make the UK industry more attractive to workers.

Michigan school shooting: Student kills three and wounds six

The suspect, a 15-year-old student, was taken into custody five minutes after police were called.

Covid: WHO urges those at risk from disease to delay travel over Omicron

It urges people who are unwell and the over-60s to delay travel because of the Omicron variant.

Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein pilot testifies he flew Prince Andrew

The paedophile financier's pilot tells a court he also flew Bill Clinton and Donald Trump on the jet.

Emma Coronel: Wife of kingpin El Chapo sentenced to three years

Emma Coronel Aispuro pleaded guilty to conspiracy and drug charges in June

Italian football fan banned for 'slapping' journalist live on TV

Greta Beccaglia reported the man to the police after the incident outside a stadium in Florence.

Four dead as storm tears through Turkey

Strong winds hit the country's western coast, destroying buildings and blowing ships ashore.

Mike Pence asks Supreme Court to overturn abortion rights

The former vice-president speaks on the eve of the most important abortion case in years at the top US court.

Lesotho ex-PM Thomas Thabane charged with murdering wife

Thomas Thabane denies organising the killing of his estranged wife.

Covid: Greece to fine over-60s who refuse Covid-19 vaccine

Fines of €100 (£85) will be imposed from mid-January, with the money going towards healthcare.

Adele announces Las Vegas residency

The singer will perform at Caesars Palace Hotel, with shows running from 21 January next year.

Parag Agrawal: India celebrates new Twitter CEO

Parag Agrawal's appointment has made headlines in India where Twitter has over 30 million users.

Omicron: Do travel bans work against new Covid variants?

What is the evidence that travel restrictions could stop the spread of coronavirus?

Dutch Covid case: Escaped couple fight quarantine in TB ward

A couple who fled an isolation hotel in the Netherlands say their conditions are worse than in a prison.

Covid: Omicron variant in Netherlands earlier than thought

The new Covid-19 variant is found in Dutch samples taken before it was reported by South Africa.

Man rescued after 22 hours adrift off Japan coast

Watch the moment rescuers reach the 69-year-old, whose boat capsized in stormy waters.

Dozens of former Afghan forces killed or disappeared by Taliban, rights group says

Human Rights Watch says more than 100 former Afghan personnel have been killed or have disappeared.

House of Gucci: Family hits out at insulting and painful portrayal

The heirs of Italian fashion house Gucci criticise depiction of the family in House of Gucci film.

Yazidi genocide: IS member found guilty in German landmark trial

Taha al-Jumailly is jailed for life for crimes including the murder of a young Yazidi girl in 2015.

France issues arrest warrant over Japan 'parental kidnap'

Vincent Fichot says his Japanese wife disappeared from the family home with his two children in 2018.

Inditex: Zara founder’s daughter becomes fashion giant's chair

Marta Ortega has been with the firm for 15 years, starting out as an assistant at its High Street brand Bershka

Caribbean island Barbados becomes world's newest republic

The Caribbean island has removed Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state.

Westpac: Australia bank pays out over charging dead people

Australia's second largest bank Westpac has agreed to pay $81m in penalties and compensate customers.

Video appears to show UK F-35 fighter crash after take-off

Dramatic footage of what appears to be a jet crashing off the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth was posted on Twitter.

Capitol riot: Michael Jackson imitator clashes with judge in court

Investigators say the man wore a "Bad" world tour jacket to the riot and brought a homemade shield.

Jack Dorsey: What's next for Twitter's co-founder?

The last time the tech visionary left Twitter, he set up another company now worth $100bn.

Yemen: The children haunted by 'ghosts' of war

BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen meets terrified families running from civil war in Yemen.

Why France is declaring Josephine Baker a national hero

Josephine Baker is the first black woman to be remembered in the resting place of France’s national heroes.

Mark Esper: Former Pentagon chief sues Pentagon over book release

Trump's fired defence secretary opposes the Defense Department's redactions to his new memoir.

China surveillance of journalists to use 'traffic-light' system

Documents detail how one province is making a facial-recognition system to spot "people of concern".

Omicron: WHO warns of 'high infection risk' around globe

Omicron could lead to severe consequences in some regions, the World Health Organization has warned.

The Simpsons: Tiananmen episode not found in Hong Kong

The episode includes jokes about China's censorship of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

Covid: Biden urges calm over Omicron fears

No cases of the strain have been detected in the US, but Mr Biden called its arrival "inevitable".

Enes Kanter Freedom: NBA star changes name to celebrate US citizenship

Outspoken Boston Celtics basketball player Enes Kanter will add 'Freedom' to his name.

Queen of Barbados - but just for one last day

The island nation will remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state and swear in its first Barbadian president.

China: Moment North Korean inmate breaks out of prison

Zhu Xianjian was seen vaulting over an electric fence metres above the ground.

Covid Omicron: No need to panic, South Africa minister says

Joe Phaahla says South Africa is experienced in dealing with Covid variants, despite a surge in cases.

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey steps down as chief executive

The founder and chief executive will step down from leading the company.

Virgil Abloh: How he 'helped black people dream in fashion'

Radio 1 Newsbeat has been speaking to people about the legacy Virgil Abloh leaves behind.

Jussie Smollett: Jury selection begins in actor’s trial

The actor is accused of staging an attack on himself in 2019 as a publicity stunt, which he denies.

Tanzania: Seven die in Zanzibar after eating poisonous turtle meat

The meat is a delicacy for some in Tanzania but the authorities have now banned its consumption.

Magdalena Andersson: Sweden's first female PM returns after resignation

Magdalena Andersson is backed by MPs again, despite standing down last week hours into the job.

Honduras election: Opposition candidate Castro in the lead

Early results give the left-wing opposition a strong lead, but the governing party has not conceded.

Oscar Pistorius set to meet victim Reeva Steenkamp's parents

The meeting is part of a restorative justice process that has to happen before parole is considered.

China: North Korea fugitive captured after 40-day manhunt

The defector had been on the run after staging a daring escape from a Chinese prison.

Macau casino shares fall after 'illegal gambling' arrests

A prominent gambling industry figure in Macau is believed to be among those arrested.

Barbados prepares to cut ties with the Queen

Watch Celestina Olulode as she travels to the island to find out what Barbadians make of the move.

Ghislaine Maxwell's sex-trafficking trial to begin in New York City

The UK socialite denies grooming girls for convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.

US and Iran seek to break impasse at talks on reviving nuclear deal

Iran's nuclear advances adds air of urgency as sides meet in Vienna after months-long pause.

Covid: Dutch police arrest quarantine hotel escapee couple

The arrests were made on a plane in Amsterdam's airport before the take-off on Sunday, police say.

Coronavirus: Is India ready for a third wave?

Experts say the government needs to first fulfil its promises to boost the public health system.

Tigray: Suspicion and sacrifice as Ethiopia fighting spreads

Ethiopians tell the BBC they are willing to give up their lives to defend their country against rebels.

Iran nuclear deal: What key players want from talks

The competing ambitions of the countries involved make success a long shot, writes Jonathan Marcus.

Venezuelan migrants seeking a new home in Chile

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans escaping poverty and violence at home are risking their lives to travel south to Chile.

Joseph Kabila and DR Congo's missing millions

Millions of dollars of public funds went through bank accounts of ex-President Joseph Kabila's allies, BBC Africa Eye reveals.

Gay and Muslim: 'My family wanted to cure me'

Asad struggled with his mental health and suicidal thoughts when he came out to his religious family.

Channel disaster: A father's anguish, a missing family

Rizgar Hussein hasn't heard from his family since the Channel disaster on Tuesday.

Covid: South Africa's president calls for lifting of Omicron travel bans

Cyril Ramaphosa says the action by countries including the UK and US is discriminatory and unnecessary.

Channel disaster: A father's anguish over missing family since tragedy

Rizgar Hussein has not spoken to his family since they boarded a boat across the Channel on Tuesday.

Virgil Abloh: Designer and Off-White founder dies aged 41

Abloh, who was Louis Vuitton's artistic director, had been suffering from a rare form of cancer.

Channel migrants: France wants 'serious' talks with UK

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says France will not be held hostage by domestic British politics.

Great Carnival of Dakar: Fire-eaters and dancers mark event

The three-day event is a celebration of Senegalese culture and features an elaborate parade.

Kevin Strickland: Fundraiser for exonerated Missouri man tops $1.5m

Kevin Strickland was released after 42 years in jail over a triple murder he did not commit.

Covid-positive Czech president appointed new PM from plexiglass box

Petr Fiala was appointed by a president who is in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus.

Omicron Netherlands: 13 air passengers test positive for new variant

Thirteen people who travelled from South Africa to the Netherlands have tested positive for Omicron.

Covid: Australia woman charged after setting fire in quarantine hotel

The woman is charged with arson after allegedly lighting a fire under a bed at Pacific Hotel in Queensland.

Omicron symptoms mild so far, says South African doctor who spotted it

The South African doctor who first spotted the new variant says patients are showing very mild symptoms so far.

Calais activists: Migrants are here, we can't let them die

Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK.

New Zealand politician Julie Anne Genter cycles to hospital to give birth

Julie Anne Genter said she had not planned to cycle whilst in labour, "but it did end up happening".

Covid: Netherlands enters partial lockdown amid surging infections

The government says the three-week curbs are critical to protect hospitals from becoming overwhelmed.

Covid: Israel to impose travel ban for foreigners over new variant

Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report.

Hondurans vote to replace controversial leader

A former first lady and a man convicted of corruption vie to succeed an unpopular president.

The migrants returned to Iraqi camps from Belarus

Three specially chartered planes have now returned 1,000 migrants from Belarus to Iraq.

‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’

Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies.

Yemen: The woman saving a crumbling heritage

Its famous architecture has been wrecked by war - now a female engineer is rebuilding amid the conflict.

Your pictures on the theme of 'home comforts'

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

'Why do you like Shah Rukh Khan?'

The Bollywood superstar's female fandom rests not on love but on economics, according to a new book.

Nigerian celebrities Simi and Chigul expose sexism in music and Nollywood

Singer Simi and Nollywood's Chigul tell the BBC about the cultural hurdles female stars face.

Covid vaccine: Can US troops be punished for refusing the jabs?

The US military has said that America's 2.1 million soldiers and sailors must all get the vaccine.

ICYMI: Smells like Christmas, confirms US First Lady

Jill Biden's clearly feeling festive but here’s some other tree-mendous moments you may have missed this week.

Pre-Inca mummy found in Peru

Archaeologists think the mummy, found near Lima, could be up to 1,200 years old.

Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters decrying Islamist attacks

The protest comes amid fear of an Islamist encroachment following a number of recent attacks.

Winter Olympics 2022: Testing times in the Chongli mountains

Beijing is pushing ahead with Winter Olympics test events, despite Covid and human rights allegations.

Covid: Dozens test positive on SA-Netherlands flights

The results are being examined for cases of the new Omicron variant emerging in southern Africa.

Peng Shuai: WTA concerned over 'censorship or coercion'

The head of women's tennis says he is not certain Peng Shuai is free of Chinese censorship or coercion.

Covid: World races to contain new Omicron variant

Nations ban travellers from southern Africa, a day after health officials named the new Covid-19 strain.

The gangs enticing migrants to cross the English Channel

The BBC has uncovered evidence showing that smugglers are still telling migrants it is safe to cross.

Covid: Swiss vote on ending restrictions while cases surge

Sunday's referendum is held in a country with one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe.

Musical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim dies at 91

The US composer and lyricist reshaped America's musical theatre in a career spanning over 60 years.

Ros Atkins on... Migrants crossing English Channel to UK

This week at least 27 migrants died while trying to make the journey, the deadliest crossing on record.

Russia-Ukraine border: Why Moscow is stoking tensions

The Kremlin is sending the West a message, but how big a risk is there of conflict?

Winter Olympics 2022: Athletes get ready for Games

Just a short journey from Beijing, athletes are training for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Chongli.

Kenya tree felling sparks anger over Nairobi's new highway

Some 4,000 young and mature trees face being cut down to make way for a Chinese-financed project.

Covid: Conspiracy and untruths drive Europe's Covid protests

Amid some legitimate concerns, misinformation and extreme views are radicalising people to violent protest.

NFHS: Does India really have more women than men?

An Indian government survey says so - but the numbers don't add up.

Channel disaster: Kurdish woman is first victim identified

Maryam Nuri Mohamed Amin was a 24-year-old Kurdish woman from northern Iraq.

New Omicron variant is a concern, WHO says

The World Health Organization says the variant has a large number of mutations, some are concerning.

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Zelensky alleges coup plan involving Russians

He says an alleged plan to overthrow his government comes amid threats of a Russian invasion.

New Covid variant: Pride and punishment follows South Africa discovery

South Africans feel they are paying the price for their ability to monitor new Covid variants.

Covid variant: Reaction to new rules on travel from southern Africa

Travellers at Cape Town airport respond to new UK quarantine measures over Covid variant.

Coronavirus: Countries shut borders over new South Africa variant

Nations ban flights as health officials hold an urgent meeting over a new variant in southern Africa.

Why Iraqi Kurds risk their lives to reach the West

What drives people to make the perilous journey, which for many has ended in death?

Poorest face food crisis amid fertiliser shortage

The boss of the world's largest fertiliser producer says gas prices are responsible for higher food prices.

France scraps UK talks over Johnson migrants letter

France cancels high-level talks with UK in protest at letter published by PM Boris Johnson on the migrant crisis.

Chinese tech giant Tencent told to suspend new app roll outs

It comes as China's technology industry regulator reviews compliance with new privacy rules.

Black Friday spending set to soar despite fewer deals

Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest ever, but retailers won't offer as many discounts.

Tim Paine: Former Australia captain to take immediate break from the game

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine is to take a break from all forms of cricket "for the foreseeable future".

Amazon workers plan Black Friday strikes

Strikes or protests are planned in 20 countries, on one of the busiest days of the year for retail.

Australia missing campers: Pilot accused of murders remanded in custody

After a dramatic arrest, Greg Lynn is charged with killing a pair who disappeared 20 months ago.

Quiz of the week: Why did Boris Johnson like Peppa Pig World so much?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

China man claiming to know Peng Shuai says WTA head ignored her mail

The mail, tweeted out by a man claiming to be her associate, told the WTA to 'not hype up personal affairs.'

The ‘cocaine collectors’ retrieving smuggled drugs in Rotterdam

Young criminals are risking their lives to retrieve drugs smuggled into the Netherlands amongst freight arriving from Latin America.

Channel migrants: Why politics is dominating the debate on migrants

UK-French rivalry is making a common solution difficult, says the BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler.

'I don't need a new TV, but I'll probably get one'

Black Friday is back and Americans, flush with Covid cash, are going out to spend.

Dramatic rescue of 300 from migrant boat in Italy

Some people were already in the water when the Italian coastguard reached them off Lampedusa Island.

UK PM calls on France to take back migrants

A returns agreement would have an "immediate" impact on the number of crossings, Boris Johnson says.

Channel tragedy: Whose lives were lost off Calais?

At least 27 people died trying to reach the UK by boat. Officials are trying to find their identities.

Turkey: Police fire tear gas at women's rights march

It comes months after Turkey withdrew from a treaty to combat violence against women.

Egypt: Grand opening for Luxor's 'Avenue of the Sphinxes'

The ancient walkway, connecting two of the Egyptian city's greatest temples, took decades to excavate.

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Baby Yoda and Snoopy delight crowds

Thousands turn out to enjoy the annual parade with millions more watching on television.

Siberia: Dozens missing after deadly Russian mine accident

Emergency services have paused the search for survivors amid concerns over possible explosions.

UAE general accused of torture elected Interpol president

Ahmed al-Raisi was chosen despite facing claims of complicity in torture by UAE security forces.

Frank Turner says he's reconciled with trans parent

The musician tells The Guardian his estranged father is "a lot more considerate" since transitioning.

Australia: LGBTQ advocates blast religious discrimination bill

The new bill has raised concerns that it could pave the way for discriminatory hiring practices

Parambir Singh: Missing India police officer reappears after months

Parambir Singh, the former police chief of Mumbai, is facing multiple charges of extortion.

Outrage as India court reduces child abuse sentence

The Allahabad high court reduced the jail term of the convict from 10 years to seven years.

What I learnt eating at 8,000 Chinese restaurants

David R Chan's decades of dining at 8,000 Chinese eateries has taught him about America and himself.

Kavala: The case that set Turkey on collision course with the West

Osman Kavala has not been convicted but his detention has set Turkey's leader on a collision course.

Tripura: Fear and hope after anti-Muslim violence

Weeks after mosques and Muslim properties were attacked, life is slowly getting back to normal in Tripura.

Beatles outtakes in new Peter Jackson film

The Lord of The Rings director has restored more than 50 hours of footage.

Russian troop build-up: View from Ukraine front line

BBC correspondent Abdujalil Abdurasulov visits eastern Ukraine as soldiers contemplate Russia's military presence at the border nearby.

What Ahmaud Arbery's murder exposes about America

Ahmaud Arbery died in a 'modern-day lynching' - locals say the spectre of racism is always present.

Ahmaud Arbery: Three US men guilty of murdering black jogger

The white men pursued and shot dead Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia in what some called a modern-day lynching.

Inside Dunkirk's new migrant camp

Last week French police officers evicted up to 1,500 people from a camp in Dunkirk.

Ahmaud Arbery: Key moments in the trial over black jogger's killing

Watch the key exchanges from 13 days of testimony in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery's killing.

Climate change causing albatross divorce, says study

There are more bird break-ups in warmer years, a study of 15,500 breeding pairs finds.

Antique rifle thief gets a day in jail decades on from his museum heists

Thomas Gavin apologised "for all this trouble" from his antique robberies in the 60s and 70s.

Mike Tyson: Malawi asks former boxer to be cannabis ambassador

A minister has written a letter to the former boxer, who has invested in a cannabis farm in the US.

Migrants heading for UK die after boat sinks

Several migrants have drowned in the Channel near Calais, the French government says.

Pentagon to study UFO sightings in restricted US airspace

It follows a June report that could not explain dozens of "unidentified aerial phenomena".

Peru's chief of staff stashed $20,000 in palace bathroom

Prosecutors found $20,000 in the chief of staff's bathroom inside the presidential palace.

Germany: African diaspora with 'a voice' in politics

How can the "voice" of African diaspora help build relations between Germany and Africa?

Germany's Scholz seals deal to end Merkel era

Olaf Scholz will head a three-party coalition with broad plans for transition to a green economy.

Ethiopia's Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa ready to join Tigray war

Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa back the PM's call to go to the front line of the Tigray war.

Sweden votes in Magdalena Andersson as first female PM

Magdalena Andersson, who replaces Stefan Lofven, is approved by the country's parliament.

Sri Lanka attacks: 23,000 charges filed against suspects as trial begins

The list of charges and witnesses could mean a trial that takes up to 10 years, lawyers warn.

Kerala: A mother's search for her missing baby in India

A mother's search for a missing baby in India has caused outrage and whipped up a political storm.

Fake social media profiles targeting Sikhs exposed

A total of 80 accounts have been suspended following a report into the network.

Escaping Afghanistan: Inside Operation Soccer Balls

The mission to rescue the national Afghan girls' football team from the Taliban.

Child is sixth fatality in Wisconsin parade car-ramming

Prosecutor say a sixth person - a child - died in the attack on a Christmas parade in Wisconsin.

Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart fuelled opioid crisis, Ohio jury finds

A federal court finds Walgreens, CVS and Walmart helped create an oversupply of addictive painkillers.

US jury awards $25m in damages over Unite the Right rally

Those injured in Charlottesville accused organisers of conspiring to commit racially motivated violence.

Albert Einstein relativity document sells for record €11m

The manuscript shows Einstein's attempts to formulate his theory of relativity.

Bulgarian holiday bus tragedy hits young nation

There is little since North Macedonia's 1991 declaration of independence to compare to this.

Bulgaria bus crash: Survivors broke window to flee inferno that killed 46

At least 46 people, including 12 children, died when the vehicle caught fire on a Bulgarian motorway.

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Foreigners advised to leave

Germany and France are the latest countries to advise citizens to leave, as the UN relocates staff.

Ahmaud Arbery: Jury to decide fate of men accused in his murder

Three men are accused in the fatal shooting of the 25-year-old black jogger in the US state of Georgia.

Grammy Awards: Olivia Rodrigo dominates nominations for 2022

The freshly-minted pop star is up for the night's four biggest awards, including album of the year.

China bans Namewee's viral pop song Fragile

Fragile mocks Beijing and “little pinks”, a term referring to young nationalists who rush to the defence of the Chinese government.

Lush to stop some social media until it's 'safer'

The firm says it will close accounts "in an effort to address consumers’ mental health challenges".

US to release oil reserves in attempt to lower prices

The move is being taken together with other major energy consuming nations, including China and the UK.

Yalda Hakim: My return to Afghanistan

The BBC's Yalda Hakim - who was born in Afghanistan- reports on the impact of 100 days of Taliban rule.

Waukesha Christmas Parade: Three dancing grannies among Wisconsin victims

Four of the five people killed at the Waukesha Christmas parade were members of a local dance troupe.

Parkland shooting: Families involved in 2018 attack settle FBI lawsuit

The FBI acknowledged failing to follow up on a tip that the gunman was "going to explode".

VR helps parents visualise child's surgery

Click discovers how VR helps parents decide whether to go through with surgery for their child.

Meredith Kercher: Student's killer Rudy Guede ends sentence

Rudy Guede was the only person convicted of the 2007 murder of the exchange student in Perugia in Italy.

Mexican nursery's lottery win turns into nightmare

Parents who won almost $1m are being threatened by a gang demanding they use the money to buy guns.

Peng Shuai: China says tennis star case maliciously hyped up

As questions remain over the tennis star's wellbeing, China insists it is not a diplomatic matter.

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: PM Abiy Ahmed vows to lead from the war front

Abiy Ahmed has said he will go to the front line to face Tigrayan rebels in the country's civil war.

Dart: Mission to smack Dimorphos asteroid set for launch

A spacecraft is set to launch on a mission to nudge an asteroid off course.

Australia missing campers: Man arrested over pair's disappearance

Russell Hill and Carol Clay vanished in March last year during a camping trip in Victoria.

Kevin Spacey to pay $31m to studio after abuse claims

The actor was ordered to pay $31m (£23.2) to the House of Cards studio after sexual abuse claims.

Iran nuclear programme: Threat of Israeli strike grows

As Iran's nuclear programme forges ahead, some see Israel running out of options to thwart it.

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: What are Facebook and Twitter doing about hate speech?

Critics say social media firms are not doing enough to curb online hate speech around Ethiopia's war.

Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?

South Africa's main electricity company Eskom plans to switch from using coal to renewable energy.

Online child abuse rises in India during Covid-19 pandemic

The demand and distribution of abuse imagery shot up in India as lockdowns confined people to their homes.

Six ways shoebox-sized satellites are trying to change the world

The CubeSat began as an educational tool but is now helping out humanity

Wisconsin witnesses recount how SUV mowed down parade-goers

"Little girls flying through the air." Witnesses recount the Waukesha Christmas parade horror.

Peppa Pig and losing notes: UK PM's bizarre speech

Boris Johnson is questioned by a reporter after talking about Peppa Pig World at a business conference.

Austrian Chancellor: 'You don’t only have rights, you have obligations'

Austria's chancellor regrets jabs will be mandatory, but current low rates are "too little, too late".

Wisconsin: Waukesha Police Chief chokes up while naming Christmas parade incident victims

At least five people, aged between 52 and 81, were killed when a vehicle ploughed into a Christmas parade.

Wisconsin: Suspect named after car ploughs into Waukesha Christmas parade

At least five people have been killed after a speeding SUV ploughed into a Christmas celebration.

Germany Covid: Health minister's stark warning to get jabbed

As Germany battles a fourth Covid wave, the health minister gives a stark warning to get vaccinated.

Jerome Powell nominated to stay as US Federal Reserve chair

President Biden opts for continuity by nominating Jerome Powell to remain head of the central bank.

Chile presidential poll goes into polarising run-off

Voters will have to choose between far-right candidate José Antonio Kast and left-winger Gabriel Boric.

Cuba congratulates Venezuela on poll before result was out

Cuba's president tweeted about the results before there had been an official announcement.

Crowd trouble threatens future of French football, says sports minister

France's sports minister says repeated crowd trouble at Ligue 1 matches is putting the "survival" of French football "at stake".

Covid in Kenya: Unvaccinated to be barred from basic services

Although less than 10% of Kenyans are vaccinated, the government wants to avoid a surge over Christmas.

American Music Awards: BTS and Taylor Swift take top awards

The K-pop band win artist of the year, while Taylor Swift picks up a record-breaking 34th award.

Covid vaccines: How fast is progress around the world?

Charts and maps tracking the progress of Covid vaccination programmes.

Isii Nafta singer Nimco Happy on representing Somalia and her TikTok fame

Nimco Happy, the Somali singer of the viral TikTok hit Isii Nafta (I love you more than my life), reacts to her new-found fame.

China downgrades diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan row

Lithuania allowed Taiwan to open a de facto embassy in its country, a move which has angered China.

Australia to ease border ban on some foreign citizens

Among those prioritised are international students, skilled migrants, South Koreans and Japanese.

Matt Doran: Australian TV host sorry for bungle that sank Adele interview

Matt Doran admitted during an interview with Adele that he had not listened to her new album.

Covid: Austria back in lockdown as protests rock Europe

Unrest has spread across the continent as countries bring in measures to curb infections.

Waukesha: Car ploughs into Wisconsin parade

Police say more than 20 people were hurt after a red car drove into a parade in Waukesha.

Beirut blast: UN ignored plea for port disaster evidence

Letters to the UN chief's office requesting key information have gone unanswered, the BBC has found.

Justin Bieber urged to cancel Saudi show by Khashoggi's fiancee

The fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi urges the star not to perform in Saudi Arabia.

Kunsthaus Zurich: Looted art claims pose questions for Swiss museum

Emil Bührle's impressionist art collection raises problems for Zurich's big, extended Kunsthaus.

How should we teach children about climate change?

Experts say it's time for India's schools to start teaching climate change as a distinct subject.

TB Joshua's widow and the battle for his Nigerian church

Five months after the death of the prominent Nigerian televangelist, services have resumed.

The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal

How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: What went wrong at Man Utd?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves Old Trafford after a slump in form - but was it all down to him?

War photographer: 'Telling people's stories gives me hope'

Claire Thomas says she couldn't help people in Iraq and Afghanistan, but she could tell their stories.

Haiti kidnappers release two missionaries among 17 abducted

Two people among a group of 17 US and Canadian missionaries abducted last month are said to be safe.

Kenyan police investigate BBC worker's death in Nairobi

Kate Mitchell, a British national who worked for BBC Media Action, is found dead in the capital Nairobi.

Afghanistan: Taliban unveil new rules banning women in TV dramas

The Islamist group unveils new rules including ordering female TV presenters to wear headscarves.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Man Utd sack manager with club seventh in Premier League

Manchester United sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the club seventh in the Premier League following Saturday's 4-1 defeat at Watford.

Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star tells Olympic officials she is safe

Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese minister.

El Salvador Bitcoin city planned at base of Conchagua volcano

Funded by the cryptocurrency, it will use the volcano's energy to power mining, the president says.

Covid: Water cannons and tear gas fired at protesters in Belgium

Belgium is the latest country to face unrest over new Covid-19 measures, with anger spreading across Europe.

Jerusalem shooting: Gunman kills one and wounds three in Old City

A member of the Hamas militant group opens fire in the Old City, and is shot dead by Israeli police.

ICYMI: Snowboarding baby goes viral and motocross rider front flips off a cliff

Snowboarding baby, Wang Yuji, goes viral in China and others stories you may have missed this week.

Sudan's military to reinstate ousted PM Hamdok

Abdalla Hamdok has been under house arrest since a military coup last month, sparking mass protests.

Man Utd: David de Gea calls 4-1 loss to Watford 'embarrassing' & 'another nightmare'

Manchester United keeper David de Gea describes his side's 4-1 loss to Watford as "embarrassing" and "another nightmare".

Peng Shuai: Video claims to show tennis player at tournament

A social media post claims to show her as a guest at a tournament, amid concerns for her wellbeing.

Covid: Fresh protests in Europe against new restrictions

Riots erupt in the Netherlands for a second night, with protests held in Austria, Italy and France.

Netherlands Covid riots: Fireworks and chaos on the streets for a second night

Rioters in the Netherlands clashed with police for a second night over new coronavirus measures.

Barcelona tackles roaming wild boar problem

Pop star Shakira is just one of the city's residents to have had problems with the animals.

Chile voters go to polls amid deep divisions

It is being billed as the most polarising election in decades and comes after divisive mass protests.

Lin-Manuel Miranda on the "dirty secret" hidden in Tick, Tick... Boom!

The Hamilton creator says there's a moment in Tick, Tick... Boom! that made his friends cringe.

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Mass arrests and ethnic profiling haunt Addis Ababa

As rebel forces advance towards the capital, at least 1,000 ethnic Tigrayans have been detained.

Poland border crisis: What happens to migrants who are turned away?

Poland and Lithuania are increasingly sending migrants back to Belarus - but is this legal?

Indian billionaires bet big on homegrown couture

Indian corporate houses are investing in luxury fashion designers - a long overdue move, experts say.

Bear shot dead by 70-year-old hunter in France

A female bear roaming with her cubs is killed after attacking and injuring a man, officials say.

Somali journalist Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled killed in suicide attack

Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled, a critic of the Islamist militant group al-Shabab, is killed in a suicide attack.

WTA chief casts doubt on Chinese player Peng video

A video claiming to show Chinese player Peng Shuai out with friends is "insufficient" evidence of her welfare, says Women's Tennis Association chief Steve Simon.

Paris St-Germain 3-1 Nantes: Lionel Messi opens Ligue 1 account as 10-man leaders win

Lionel Messi scores his first goal in Ligue 1 as 10-man Paris St-Germain move 13 points clear with a late rally to beat Nantes.

Colombia president condemns Nazi-themed police event

President Iván Duque condemns the actions of cadets pictured in SS uniforms and Swastika armbands.

Davido: Afrobeats star to give fan donations to orphanages

Davido says money given to him by fans following a social media appeal will be sent to orphanages.

Unvaccinated stars cannot play Australian Open

Unvaccinated players will not be allowed to compete at the 2022 Australian Open, says tournament director Craig Tiley.

Kyle Rittenhouse: Calls for calm after US teen cleared of murder

Families say justice is needed "not more violence" after Kyle Rittenhouse is cleared of murder.

Covid: WHO says it is very worried about Europe surge

The health organisation's regional director warns of half a million deaths by March without action.

Kyle Rittenhouse case: Why it so divides the US

Few US trials in recent years have generated such debate and acrimony. Why this one?

San Diego freeway frenzy after armoured van spills money

Videos on social media show dollars raining down as drivers scramble to pick up the littered cash.

Japan goes from vaccine hesitancy to success

An unexpectedly rapid turnaround in attitudes has allowed vaccination rates to skyrocket in Japan

Venezuela polls: Opposition hopes to break stalemate

After years of boycotting elections, the main opposition groups will take part in local polls.

'Sudan's generals betrayed my generation'

Journalist Mohanad Hashim returned from exile after the revolution but a coup leaves his hopes in tatters.

Prince Charles and Camilla: Why diplomats love it when royalty visits

As the four-day royal tour of Egypt and Jordan ends, our royal correspondent reflects on its impact.

Rotterdam police clash with rioters as Covid protest turns violent

Several people are injured in Rotterdam as protests against new coronavirus curbs turn violent.

Peng Shuai: US 'deeply concerned' over Chinese tennis star

Peng Shuai, 35, has not been heard from since she accused a top Chinese official of sexual assault.

In pictures: British Columbia devastated by catastrophic floods

The flooding in Canada's west may be the most expensive natural disaster in the country's history.

Kyle Rittenhouse: Who is US teen cleared of protest killings?

The suspect shot three men, two of whom were armed, during racial unrest in Wisconsin.

Kyle Rittenhouse: US teenager cleared over Kenosha killings

The teenager shot and killed two men during racial justice protests but was cleared of homicide after claiming self-defence.

Africa is the future, says US. But what will change?

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken talks of partnerships and avoids condescending lectures of the past.

Peng Shuai: Still no direct contact with Chinese player after sex assault claims - WTA

Peng Shuai has still not directly been in contact with the WTA, which says "no amount of money" would stop the tour pulling events out of China.

Belarus president tells BBC: ‘We won’t stop the migrants’

In an exclusive interview, President Lukashenko tells the BBC it’s “absolutely possible” his forces helped migrants cross into Poland.

Kamala Harris: First woman to get US presidential powers (briefly)

Vice-President Kamala Harris will take control as Joe Biden undergoes his annual health check.

Elijah McClain family to receive $15m settlement from Colorado

Elijah McClain was put in a chokehold and injected with ketamine after being stopped by police.

Belarus's Lukashenko tells BBC: We may have helped migrants into EU

In an exclusive interview, Alexander Lukashenko says it was "absolutely possible" migrants had help.

US House votes to pass $1.9tn social spending plan

The Build Back Better Act now heads to the Senate, where it faces significant hurdles.

DR Congo data leak: Millions transferred to Joseph Kabila allies

Family and friends of former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila are named by Africa's biggest data leak.

Jimmy Hoffa: Deathbed confession sparks long missing US union boss body hunt

The FBI search a site in New Jersey as a new clue leads to hopes of solving the decades-old case.

Austria to go into full lockdown as Covid surges

Days after it imposed a lockdown on the unvaccinated, it announces a full lockdown from Monday.

Meghan tells Ellen DeGeneres Prince Harry loves the California lifestyle

The Duchess of Sussex says moving as the pandemic began meant they spent plenty of time at home.

Tim Paine: Australia Test captain steps down over historical investigation into texts sent to colleague

Tim Paine steps down as Australia Test captain just before the Ashes over a historical investigation into texts sent to a female colleague.

Facebook tells LA police to stop spying on users with fake accounts

Meta said using third party firms to collect data on Facebook users for surveillance was prohibited.

HMAS Sydney: DNA reveals identity of Australia's famous 'unknown sailor'

The WW2 sinking of the HMAS Sydney killed 645 sailors, but only one body was recovered.

Peng case must be investigated - Serena Williams

Serena Williams says the case of Chinese player Peng Shuai "must be investigated" and urged people "not to stay silent" about her welfare.

DR Congo data leak: Millions transferred to Joseph Kabila allies

Family and friends of former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila are named by Africa's biggest data leak.

The doctor fleeing Tennessee over Covid

The former head of the US state's vaccine rollout has been forced out after threats and taunts.

Instagram: US states investigate how platform targets children

A bipartisan group will investigate whether consumer protection laws for children were violated.

Afghanistan: The teenage girls returning to school under the Taliban

The BBC's John Simpson visits Bamiyan and finds some girls are attending secondary school in Afghanistan.

Malaysian transgender woman Nur Sajat: 'I had to run away'

Transgender woman Nur Sajat fled Malaysia after being charged with insulting Islam.

Why France's Zemmour is dredging up World War Two

The TV pundit is a likely presidential candidate but his views on wartime history are controversial.

Viewpoint: When Hindus and Muslims joined hands to riot

What can 100-year-old riots, where Hindus and Muslims fought on the same side, teach us?

Poland border crisis: Camp empty as migrants move to warehouse

About 1,000 people from the Middle East have been trying to get into the EU from Belarus.

Ros Atkins on... the missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai

Questions remain about the whereabouts of Peng Shuai, after she accused a top Chinese government official of sexual assault.

Australian school food van: 'I didn't believe in myself until I got this job'

An Australian school is using a food van to help struggling students explore new avenues.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Sudan and Ethiopia

The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, says there's a real risk of Ethiopia pulling apart if a diplomatic solution isn’t found.

Biden 'considering' US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have called for action over Chinese human rights abuses.

Croatia violated girl's rights before she was killed by train - court

Six year-old Madina Hussiny's family were ordered to go back over the Croatian border in 2017.

Covid: Germany to place tighter curbs on unvaccinated

Fresh restrictions will be introduced in areas with high Covid hospitalisation rates, officials say.

Uganda's Kampala bombings: Muslim cleric accused of jihadist links shot dead

Sheikh Muhammad Abas Kirevu was killed by security forces, who said he had been working with jihadists.

P-Square: Nigerian Afrobeats twins make up after years of feuding

Fans are excited as Peter and Paul reconcile on their joint birthday after a painful break-up.

Julius Jones: School walk-outs and protests as execution looms

Julius Jones is due to be executed on Thursday, but his last hope rests with the Oklahoma governor.

Flight carrying Afghan girl footballers lands in UK

The girls were granted asylum in the UK after many received threats from the new Taliban regime.

China: Man banned from all-you-can-eat BBQ for eating too much

A live-streamer has been banned from a buffet restaurant in China after multiple food binges.

Greece begins espionage trial of 24 aid workers

Human rights groups have called the trial 'a farce' and called for the workers release.

Turkey releases Israeli couple arrested for spying over palace photos

Natalie and Mordi Oknin were accused of taking photos of the president's residence in Istanbul.

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: How the TPLF has outflanked the army

Ethiopia's army used to be one of the strongest in Africa so how have rebels made such rapid gains?

Why Mexico is not prepared for the migrant caravan

Thousands of migrants are travelling north, often expecting US entry will be easier than before.

Alec Baldwin: Rust script didn't call for gun to be fired, lawsuit alleges

A crew member is suing the actor over the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

British Columbia storm: Cows rescued from storm floods by jet ski

A major storm has caused a state of emergency in the Canadian province of British Columbia.

The Office star who made a million dollars on Cameo

The Office star, Brian Baumgartner has made more than $1m making personalised videos on Cameo.

Peng Shuai: Doubt cast on email from Chinese tennis star

The head of the WTA says he has a "hard time believing" email attributed to Peng Shuai is from her.

Malcolm X's 1965 assassination: Convictions of two men to be quashed

Two of the men convicted of the 1965 killing did not get the justice they deserved, prosecutor says.

Vancouver storm: Minister says there is 'no doubt' it is linked to climate change

Mike Farnworth says he has "no doubt these are climate-related events", as at least one person dies.

US annual drug overdose deaths hit record levels

Experts say the pandemic and an increase in synthetic opioids like fentanyl contributed to the rise.

Poland border crisis: Belarus moves migrants stranded in camp

About 1,000 migrants are offered shelter from the cold after camping at the Belarus-Poland border.

US tourists fined for sneaking into Rome's Colosseum for a beer

A pair of American visitors are fined for sneaking into Rome's Colosseum for a beer with a view.

Red crabs swarm across roads and bridges in Australia

An annual migration of red crabs has covered roads and bridges on an Australian island.

Merkel: Germany hit by full force of Covid

The chancellor speaks of a dramatic situation as European governments respond to a surge in cases.

Capitol riot: 'QAnon Shaman' Jacob Chansley sentenced to 41 months in prison

Jacob Chansley became one of the most recognisable figures from the 6 January siege on the Capitol.

Comedian Vir Das causes a stir with 'two Indias' monologue

Top Indian comedian faces nationalist backlash over show that describes country's dualities.

Waterspout: Tornado-like funnels form off coast of Sicilian city of Licata

Residents of Licata share footage of multiple waterspouts, as southern Sicily reports severe weather.

Artists denounce Israeli ban on Palestinian civil society groups

More than 100 high-profile figures pledge support for the outlawed civil society organisations.

Britney Spears discusses life after conservatorship

Britney Spears says she is enjoying new found freedoms, and thanks her fans.

Ding Ding! Crazy Frog to make a comeback in December

The infuriatingly infectious amphibian topped the charts around the world in 2005 with Axel F.

Pike River: Bodies spotted 11 years after New Zealand mine disaster

Human remains have been pictured in the Pike River Mine - 11 years after 29 men lost their lives.

Britney Spears grateful for 'little things' in life after conservatorship

The singer says having "little things" like car keys and a bank card back makes "a huge difference".

Decathlon halts canoe sales to curb English Channel migrant crossings

Decathlon's decision comes after a sharp rise in attempts to reach the UK from northern France.

Delhi pollution: What's causing poor air quality?

How much pollution comes from farm fires, factories and other sources in the Indian capital?

Life after deportation: 'Living the Mexican dream'

The experience of being sent back to Mexico can be a daunting one, though it can also have an upside.

Evil Corp: 'My hunt for the world's most wanted hackers'

The BBC’s Joe Tidy goes to Russia in search of men on the FBI’s cyber most wanted list.

COP26: The truth behind the new climate change denial

The claims that went viral in the lead-up to the COP climate summit – and what you need to know about them.

Climate change: What did the scientists make of COP26?

Scientists applaud some COP26 policies but fear measures don't go far enough and won’t be delivered.

Jai Bhim: The Indian film that overtook The Godfather on IMDB

Jai Bhim, a film on Dalit repression, is at the top of IMDB rankings in just two weeks since its release.

Bulgarian election: Kiril Petkov, Assen Vassilev, a battle-bus and a brand new party

Two entrepreneurs heading an anti-corruption party look to form a government in Bulgaria.

Afghan judges in UK fear for colleagues left behind

The BBC has spoken to female judges who have just arrived in the UK as part of a rescue mission.

Postpartum depression: A deaf mum's story.

Catherine, a single parent who is also deaf, struggled with postpartum depression.

British Columbia battered by huge storm

Some areas in the province saw more rain in 24 hours than the average for the month of November.

Ollie the comfort dog makes getting jabbed a little easier for California children

Ollie the Goldendoodle is helping California children overcome their fear of getting a Covid jab.

Aung San Suu Kyi charged with election fraud by Myanmar junta

The ousted leader is accused of electoral fraud, as the junta insists she is being treated well.

Mexico's most wanted: Wife of cartel boss 'El Mencho' held

Rosalinda González is suspected of running the finances of her husband's Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Covid-19: Pfizer to allow developing nations to make its treatment pill

The US company will allow 95 developing nations to produce generic versions of its antiviral pill.

Russian anti-satellite missile test poses no threat - Moscow

The US earlier said Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.

Kamiti escape: Manhunt under way after 'dangerous' Islamists flee Kenya prison

Seven wardens have been arrested after three men escape a maximum-security facility near Nairobi.

Armenia loses positions in deadly border clash

A number of troops are killed and captured in a flare-up of violence on the border with Azerbaijan.

Poland border crisis: Scene of chaos as soldiers deploy water cannon

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports as Polish forces fire water cannon at migrants throwing rocks.

France clears Dunkirk migrant camp amid UK tensions

About 1,500 people are evacuated near Dunkirk, as the UK and France vow to tackle illegal migration.

Nord Stream 2: Germany halts approval of Russian gas link

Nord Stream 2 has been beset by delays and criticised by many of Germany's allies.

Poland border crisis: Migrants tear-gassed trying to cross from Belarus

Poland's defence ministry says migrants were throwing stones and trying to destroy a border fence.

Kampala blasts: Explosions hit Ugandan capital

There are fears people may have been killed in the blasts near parliament and the city's police HQ.

Formula 1: Guanyu Zhou becomes first Chinese driver after signing for Alfa Romeo

Guanyu Zhou becomes Formula 1's first Chinese driver after signing to race for Alfa Romeo in 2022.

The harmonious US city run by Muslim Americans

Once a Polish enclave, Hamtramck, Michigan is now the first US city with an all-Muslim government.

The women of Iran's underground metal scene

Women are forbidden from singing publicly in Iran except in choirs or female-only company.

How Covid conspiracists are shifting to climate change denial

Anti-lockdown movements online are turning their attention to climate conspiracy theories.

China's ultramarathon tragedy and the survivors threatened for speaking out

In May this year, 21 athletes died at an ultra-running event in northern China. Some survivors have been threatened for telling their story.

How India diluted the coal pledge at COP26

India and China are being criticised for forcing a key part of the Glasgow climate deal to be diluted.

Rod Stewart reveals why he didn't play Live Aid

The star clears up his absence from the charity gig, and insists he doesn't style his hair with mayo.

US anger at Russian anti-satellite missile test debris

The state department says Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.

Kyle Rittenhouse: Weapons charge against accused US teen dropped

The judge dismissed the charge ahead of closing arguments by prosecutors and defence on Monday.

Sandy Hook: Alex Jones liable in defamation lawsuit

The radio host spread false claims that the 2012 school shooting had been faked to push gun control.

Belarus crisis: The locals helping families in Poland's no-go area

As the Belarus crisis deepens, volunteers have been offering aid in Poland's forbidden forests.

Ecuador prison and armed forces chiefs resign after riots

The move came after 68 inmates were killed in a deadly fight in a Guayaquil jail over the weekend.

Steve Bannon surrenders to face contempt charges

Mr Bannon, a former White House advisor to Donald Trump, has surrendered to FBI officials.

Israel urges Turkey to free couple held for spying over palace photos

Natalie and Mordi Oknin were arrested after taking photos of the president's residence in Istanbul.

Tamara Ecclestone burglary: Italian gang jailed for £26m celebrity raids

The international gang of jewellery thieves targeted the homes of celebrities in December 2019.

Alexander Monson: Kenyan policemen guilty over UK aristocrat's death

The officers covered up the torture and killing of Alexander Monson, a judge in Mombasa rules.

Poland border crisis: Tense stand-off with hundreds of migrants

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports from a border crossing where Polish troops are blocking hundreds of migrants.

Poland border crisis: EU to widen Belarus sanctions as row intensifies

As EU officials discuss new sanctions, migrants gather in a tense stand-off at the Polish border.

China Covid: Outrage after pet dog killed by health workers

The quarantined owner posted video showing one health worker beating her pet with a crowbar.

Adele tells Oprah Winfrey: I just didn't want to do it anymore

Award-winning singer Adele describes how she nearly gave up her career following her divorce.

Cuba cracks down on dissent ahead of protest march

Cuban state security agents are blocking the organiser of a protest march from leaving his home.

Danny Fenster: US journalist freed from Myanmar jail

Danny Fenster will be allowed to leave the country just days after getting an 11-year sentence.

Australian women sue over Qatar airport strip-searches

They are seeking damages after being forced into examinations at Doha airport last year.

COP26: A watered-down deal as Delhi chokes

India watered down a deal to cut reliance on coal even as its capital Delhi reels from toxic air quality.

'I had concerns about marriage', admits Malala Yousafzai

The Nobel laureate says she previously questioned marriage and the "imbalance of power".

Trump Organization selling Washington hotel for $375m, reports say

The historic building will reportedly be renamed the Waldorf Astoria and managed by the Hilton group.

Astroworld: Boy, nine, dies days after crush at Travis Scott festival

Ezra Blount is the youngest of 10 people killed after panic broke out during rapper Travis Scott's show.

Joe Biden and Xi Jinping: What they want from talks

The video call on Monday will address several thorny issues, including Taiwan, cybersecurity and trade.

The Uyghur woman fighting to keep her culture alive

In London, a restaurant owner aims to preserve traditions which are under threat in China.

Jair Bolsonaro, guns and rising violence in Brazil

Gun culture was part of Bolsonaro's winning presidential campaign. Three years on, what's the impact?

A Nobel prize-winning economist's guide to cooking

Abhijeet Banerjee's irreverent new cookbook draws on both his culinary instincts and his academic insights.

Why China is still trying to achieve zero Covid

While other countries grapple with living with Covid, China is doubling down on stamping it out.

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Why the rest of the world is worried

The stability of the Horn of Africa in part rests on a peaceful resolution to Ethiopia's civil war.

Macron switches to using navy blue on France's flag - reports

The French president wants to reconnect with a symbol of the French Revolution, reports say.

Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star 'deserves to be heard' on sexual assault claims - WTA

Chinese player Peng Shuai deserves "to be heard, not censored" after publicly accusing the country's former vice-premier of sexual assault, says the Women's Tennis Association.

Two Ugandan soldiers sentenced to death in Somalia

Five soldiers serving with the African Union are found guilty of killing seven civilians in Golweyn.

Covid: Austria orders nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated

The new rules are being introduced amid record infection levels and growing pressure on hospitals.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi: Son of Libya ex-ruler runs for president

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, wanted on war crimes charges at an international court, registers as a candidate.

US covered up deadly air strikes in Syria, New York Times reports

The strikes occurred in the last stronghold of the so-called Islamic State in Syria in 2019.

Japan's former princess Mako leaves for New York after giving up title

Mako was forced to give up her titles when she married her "commoner" husband last month.

China and India must explain themselves - COP president

COP26 President Alok Sharma says Glasgow climate pact is historic and it keeps 1.5C within reach.

US bank robber identified after decades-long hunt

Ted Conrad disappeared with $1.7 million after pulling off a bizarre heist more than 50 years ago.

The circus helping Senegal's former child beggars

Senegal's only circus troupe was set up to help child beggars get off the streets.

Majorca plane adventure reveals new migrant route

When 20 people fled a passenger plane it shed light on migration routes as well as airport safety.

What the 'Joker attack' revealed about Japanese society

An attack which injured 17 people on Halloween has shocked a country that rarely sees violent crime.

COP26: Alok Sharma fights back tears as Glasgow Climate Pact agreed

The COP26 president apologised as a late amendment on coal was added to the draft text by India.

COP26: 'Paris built the arena, Glasgow starts the race' - Kerry

US climate envoy, John Kerry, says "we raised ambition here in Glasgow, this was not business as usual".

Renewable energy: How Scottish Isle of Eigg relies on wind, water, solar

As the world slowly moves away from using fossil fuels for electricity, a tiny Scottish island has shown it’s possible to rely almost entirely on renewables.

COP26: The two week summit in two minutes

The UN’s climate summit has come to an end after two weeks in Glasgow, here are some of the stand out moments.

FBI probes cyber-attack emails sent from internal server

The agency is investigating after thousands of messages were sent warning of a possible cyber-attack.

COP26 climate deal: 'It won't save us from drowning'

Young activists on the frontline of climate change explain what the deal struck at COP26 means to them.

Wilbur Smith: Popular Zambian-born author dies aged 88

The accountant-turned-novelist's 49 books have sold more than 140 million copies worldwide.

Dress embroidery project unifies women around the world

The artist behind a dress made in global embroidery project said it embodies the "unity" of women.

Covid: Dutch accept life within 'lockdown-lite'

Most in the Netherlands support a new lockdown-lite, despite anti-lockdown protests making headlines.

COP26 agrees new global climate deal

New global climate deal agreed at COP26 in Glasgow after last-minute wrangling over agreement on cutting coal

Sudan: Medical group says five killed in anti-coup protests

Five protesters were killed, medics say, days after military leaders tightened their grip on power.

Ecuador prison riot: New fighting at Guayaquil jail kills 58

Fighting at the Litoral Penitentiary in the city of Guayaquil reportedly began on Friday evening.

Egypt: Scorpions kill three and injure hundreds in Aswan

Three people have been killed by scorpion bites during storms in the southern city of Aswan.

Poland-Belarus border: The BBC reports from the camps within touching distance of the EU

Steve Rosenberg reports from the migrant camps within touching distance of the EU.

Belarus-Poland border: Putin warns Belarus over gas threat to EU

Russia's leader says Belarus should not cut gas supplies to Europe over the migrant row with Poland.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband ending hunger strike after 21 days

The husband of Iranian detainee Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ends his protest outside the UK Foreign Office.

Sara Duterte: Daughter of Philippines leader runs for vice-president

Sara Duterte will run alongside the son of the country's former dictator, Ferdinand Marcos.

Glen de Vries: William Shatner's spacecraft partner dies in plane crash

Glen de Vries went to the the edge of space with Star Trek actor William Shatner just one month ago.

The Nigerian artist who turned pain into fame during lockdown

Ijeoma Ogwuegbu only took up painting 18 months ago but praise from Thandiwe Newton helped her work go viral.

COP26: The story from Glasgow in 15 pictures

The most eye-catching demonstrations and unusual stories during COP26 have unfolded on the streets of Glasgow.

Can California save itself from the flames?

Unprecedented drought and heat, combined with bad land management, have culminated in historic wildfires.

Summer Zervos: Ex-Apprentice drops lawsuit against Trump

Mr Trump declares himself "totally vindicated" as Summer Zervos abandons her long-running lawsuit.

Belarus border: Scrambling for facts in Europe's new crisis

Journalists and aid workers are kept away from the bleak spectacle of migrants on the Polish border.

'I could have been a racist killer'

As a teenager, Mike was an armed and angry US Nazi. Looking back, he fears he came close to murder.

BBC's Simpson revisits Afghanistan under the Taliban

In 2001, the BBC's World Affairs editor was part of a team which entered the city when the Taliban fell.

Ship-load of 'toxic' Chinese fertilizer causes diplomatic stink

A ship carrying fertiliser from China to Sri Lanka is at the heart of a dispute between both allies.

Iqaluit: A month without clean water in Canada's north

Frustration is growing in the Canadian city of Iqaluit after fuel contaminated the water supply.

COP26: Climate talks into overtime as nations near deal

Divisions remain over continuing subsidies for fossil fuels and financial help to poorer nations.

Steve Bannon charged with contempt of Congress

Former Trump strategist charged after refusing to testify to committee investigating US Capitol riot.

Astroworld: Dozens more lawsuits filed over deadly festival crush

A woman who was at the festival told reporters that said didn't know she was buying a "death ticket".

Poland border: Heat camera shows migrants stranded between the two countries

The migrants - who are mainly young men - are enduring freezing conditions in the hopes of reaching the EU.

French teenage jogger admits lying about kidnap escape

The 17-year-old had claimed she escaped her kidnappers, in a case that has gripped France.

Britney Spears hoping to be released from 13-year conservatorship

The pop star, 39, has asked a court to terminate the guardianship, which was set up by her father.

US President Joe Biden tightens restrictions on Huawei and ZTE

A new law stops companies judged to be a security threat receiving telecoms equipment licences.

Japanese giant Toshiba announces breakup plan

The conglomerate has come under increasing pressure from activist investors to reform.

Poland border: Turkey blocks Belarus flights to ease migrant crisis

Turkey has stopped all citizens from Iraq, Syria and Yemen from flying from Turkey to Belarus.

France investigates rape of soldier at Élysée palace

Local media report prosecutors are investigating the alleged rape of a soldier at the Élysée palace.

US police officer sues boss over KKK note

Keith Pool says superiors ignored numerous examples of racist abuse by former Chief Anthony Campo.

John Kerry at COP26: We're going to come up with an agreement

The US climate envoy speaks to the BBC as pressure mounts on governments to strike a deal at COP26.

Covid: Dutch set for partial lockdown as infections surge

The measures, due to last three weeks, are expected to cover shops, sport and catering.

Britney Spears: Singer's conservatorship case explained

The US singer's bid to end her father's guardianship could reach its conclusion this week.

How green was the COP26 climate summit?

A report has suggested the carbon footprint of the Glasgow summit is more than double that of COP25.

At Iraq's election protest camp, militia supporters dig in

Tensions grow as defiant groups vow to stay put until election results are overturned.

Quiz of the week: Which actor destroyed an original Banksy?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

Lateral flow tests: Americans react to seeing UK rapid testing

A British nurse explains how at-home, fast Covid tests changed her life - and what the US can expect.

Seven ways to curb climate change

What are the practical things countries need to do in order to tackle climate change?

COP 26: How much are poor countries getting to fight climate change?

Are rich countries close to meeting their climate promises to the developing world?

Iran nuclear deal: UK urges Iran to back plan to revive agreement

Iran wants to see economic sanctions lifted, but the West wants Iran to first reduce uranium stocks.

Aminata Diallo: Paris St-Germain midfielder released by police without charge

Paris St-Germain midfielder Aminata Diallo is released without charge by French police investigating an attack on her PSG team-mate Kheira Hamraoui.

Poland-Belarus: How social media posts fuelled the migrant crisis

Messages on social media had a key role in a mass move of migrants to the Polish border this week.

Memorial: Russia moves to close major human rights group

The group say that prosecutors have accused it of violating a law on foreign agents.

COP26: UN chief Guterres says global warming target on life support

Antonio Guterres tells the Associated Press that COP26 will probably not achieve what's needed.

FW de Klerk: The man who still divides South Africa

Was he a visionary who ended a racist system, or should he have been prosecuted?

Celebrity grizzly bear takes her cubs into town

Online star 'Grizzly 399', who has her own Instagram page, took a stroll through Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Covid: Austrians heading towards lockdown for unvaccinated

The measures comes as record infections are reported in Austria, Germany and the Netherlands.

FW de Klerk: South Africa's last white president

The last president of a segregated South Africa, who freed Nelson Mandela, and paved the way to majority rule.

Poland-Belarus crisis: The lives caught in a stalemate

A row over an influx of migrants has reached a stalemate. We spoke to people caught in the middle.

My Day at COP26: 'Anything we achieve in Glasgow is not going to be enough'

Bangladeshi climate scientist, Saleemul Huq, is at COP26 to advise the world’s least developed countries. He describes the mood as the summit nears its conclusion.

Judge says Texas school mask mandate ban violates disabled student rights

A US judge said the ban cannot be enforced as it violates the federal rights of disabled students.

Chan Chan: Mass grave found in ancient Peruvian city

Twenty-five people, mostly young women, were buried in a small space in the ancient city of Chan Chan.

Belarus threatens EU gas as bloc considers sanctions

The EU is reportedly preparing fresh sanctions over an escalating migrant crisis at Belarus's border.

Hong Kong's 'Captain America' protester jailed under national security law

Ma Chun-man is sentenced to nearly six years in prison under the controversial national security law.

Monster's Ball actor Coronji Calhoun Sr dies aged 30

Coronji Calhoun Sr played the son of Halle Berry's character in the Oscar-winning 2001 film.

FW de Klerk: South Africa's former president dies at 85

FW de Klerk was the last white person to lead the nation and was key in the transition to democracy.

China's Xi Jinping cements status with historic resolution

Mr Xi is only the third leader to issue a "historical resolution" after Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping.

Mireille Knoll: Killer of French Holocaust survivor jailed for life

A man is sentenced for murdering 85-year-old Jewish woman Mireille Knoll in 2018.

Irn Bru hunting and celebrity spotting at COP26

Barack Obama, AOC, Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Watson and others bring star power to the UN summit.

COP26: China and US agree to boost climate cooperation

In a surprise announcement, the two countries unveil a joint pledge at the COP26 summit in Glasgow.

Time-lapse video shows Iceland glacier shrink

Footage shows the rapid rate that centuries-old ice from the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier is melting.

La Palma: Second lava stream reaches ocean

The molten rock could join up with an existing delta made from solidified molten rock.

Paraguay: Police probe Stradivarius violin theft motive in double murder

Three German citizens are arrested in Paraguay over the murder of an archaeologist and his daughter.

Ex-French president Francois Hollande testifies over 2015 Paris attacks

Francois Hollande tells the trial over the 2015 IS attacks that they couldn't have been prevented.

Kyle Rittenhouse: Accused teen takes stand in his own defence

Kyle Rittenhouse, 18, broke down in tears as he told he court he shot three men in self-defence.

Myanmar charges US journalist with terrorism

Danny Fenster, already on trial, is now facing new charges which could lead to a life sentence.

My Day at COP26: 'I'm painting murals so people don't forget COP happened here'

Daniel Rupaszov, from Hungary, is an artist and activist who visits COP every year to create art which highlights the climate crisis.

Belarus accused of state terrorism over migrant crisis

Poland's prime minister says Belarus is flying in migrants and sending them to the border.

Joe Biden to host first 'Three Amigos' summit since 2016

The three leaders will likely affirm neighbourly ties after strained relations under Donald Trump.

PSG player Diallo arrested over attack on teammate

Paris St-Germain women's midfielder Aminata Diallo is arrested as part of an investigation into an attack on team-mates on 4 November.

Horse trading set to begin over agreement at COP26

The release of a draft text for the COP26 agreement signals the start of serious negotiations.

Germany coronavirus: Record rise prompts warning of 100,000 deaths

The state of Saxony has the highest rate of infection in Germany and the lowest vaccine take-up.

Thai court says calls for monarchy reform unconstitutional

Judges say comments by three protest leaders amount to an attempt to overthrow the political system.

Eitan Biran: Italy asks Israel to arrest cable car boy's grandfather

Prosecutors say Shmulik Peleg kidnapped Eitan Biran when he flew him to Israel without permission.

Haiti water shortage: 'We pray for rain every day'

A fuel shortage caused by gangs blocking distribution terminals is also affecting water supplies.

Huma Abedin: Hillary Clinton aide on laptop that may have lost the election

The FBI reinvestigated Hillary Clinton's emails after seizing a laptop from Huma Abedin's then-husband.

COP26: Draft deal calls for stronger carbon cutting targets by end of 2022

The document says vulnerable nations must get more help to cope with the deadly impacts of global warming.

Japan train driver sues over 49 cents in docked wages

The tiny sum was docked after the man caused a one-minute delay to Japan's punctual train system.

Afghanistan's ghost soldiers undermined fight against Taliban - ex-official

Thousands of troops who were supposed to fight the Taliban did not exist, a former minister says.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern's live stream interrupted by three-year-old daughter

Three-year-old Neve interrupted Jacinda Ardern's Facebook Live on Covid restrictions.

Covid: France brings in booster requirement for over 65s

From 15 December, proof of a booster jab will be needed to visit restaurants and museums, or travel.

Parambir Singh: The case of the missing top police officer

The former police chief of Mumbai has been missing since May - and nobody quite knows why.

Shein: The secretive Chinese brand dressing Gen Z

Shein's popularity has shot up during the pandemic, targeting Gen Z shoppers with low-cost products.

Environmental Photographer of the Year 2021 winners revealed

The competition's winning image shows the effect of rising sea levels in Ghana.

Last rites rights of condemned around the world

A US death row inmate is fighting for a last rite. What rights to the condemned have around the world?

Cape Town's Day Zero: 'We are axing trees to save water'

Cape Town, on South Africa's coast, was the first global city to come close to running out of water.

Should firms have to put carbon labels on all products?

A growing number of companies are indicating an item's carbon score, but should it become mandatory?

Astroworld: Travis Scott should have stopped concert earlier, says fire chief

The US rapper had a responsibility to fans at his Astroworld event in which eight people were killed.

Capitol riot: Trump's closest aides summoned to testify

Ten former White House aides are among the latest figures asked to testify by congressional investigators.

Life at 50C: Lytton - the town that burned down in a day

Lytton saw the highest-ever temperature recorded above the latitude of 50 degrees north.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala ties the knot in Birmingham ceremony

The activist and her partner Asser Malik celebrate a nikkah ceremony with family in Birmingham.

French 17-year-old feared abducted while jogging

Search teams with rescue dogs are scouring woodland after the disappearance of a 17-year-old woman.

Marie Antoinette's bracelets sell at auction for $8 million

The diamond bracelets of the last queen of France were sold to an anonymous telephone bidder.

Belarus migrants: Poland PM blames Russia's Putin for migrant crisis

Thousands of migrants are at the Belarus-Poland border, camping in cold and dangerous conditions.

COP26: World on track for 2.4C warming despite climate summit - report

New analysis of pledges at COP26 suggest no government is doing enough to limit temperature rise.

Emily Ratajkowski: Told to 'get ugly' for acting roles

In an interview with BBC Newsnight, she also spoke about her alleged sexual assault by Robin Thicke.

Toxic foam covers sacred Yamuna river in India

Hindu devotees are filmed bathing in the Yamuna river to mark the Chhath Puja religious festival.

Tiger King 2: Carole Baskin has 'no claim' to sue over footage - Netflix

Tiger King's Carole Baskin is trying to sue Netflix for using footage of her in the new series.

Peruvian family dog turns out to be a fox

A family who thought they had bought a dog realised their mistake after it attacked other animals.

Sierra Leone tanker explosion: Survivors try to rebuild lives

Survivors are left wondering how to rebuild their lives after Sierra Leone's tanker explosion.

Metallurgist admits faking steel test results for US Navy subs

A metallurgist has pleaded guilty to fraud after faking the results of strength tests on steel.

Timed Teaser: What did a Twitter poll tell Elon Musk?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

Climate change: Seven ways to spot businesses greenwashing

Firms often claim they are eco-friendly but how can you check they are as green as they make out?

Ghislaine Maxwell to challenge accusers' memories

The British socialite will challenge allegations she groomed girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.

Desperate Afghans turn to people smugglers for help fleeing the country

People smugglers tell the BBC the number of Afghans leaving, has more than doubled since the Taliban takeover.

Niger classroom fire kills at least 25 schoolchildren

Many other schoolchildren aged five to six are injured during lessons in their straw-hut classrooms.

COP26: Obama tells young people to stay angry on climate fight

The ex-US president calls for global unity and condemns "active hostility" towards climate science.

Satellite images appear to show mock-up US warships in China desert

Satellite photos appear to show the outlines of full-scale vessels, including an aircraft carrier.

Yemeni model jailed for indecency by rebel authorities

Human rights activists say the trial of Intisar al-Hammadi by Houthi authorities was unfair.

Nagaenthran Dharmalingam: Singapore halts execution of man with low IQ

Nagaenthran Dharmalingam was due to be hanged for trying to bring a small amount of drugs into Singapore.

Festivalgoers react to the Astroworld crush

Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival was cancelled after eight people died following a crowd surge.

Poland fears major breach by migrants on Belarus border

Thousands of troops patrol the border, where migrants have tried to enter Poland from Belarus.

Sierra Leone tanker explosion: Mass burial in Freetown

The authorities have also made an urgent appeal for blood donations in the capital Freetown.

TikTok: Missing girl found after using viral call for help sign

The hand gesture asking for help led to the rescue of a missing teenager in the USA.

Venus Williams: 'It's important people continue to break barriers'

The tennis star tells 5 Live's Rick Edwards she hopes future generations don't have to focus "on the colour of their skin".

COP26: Rich countries ‘pushing back’ on paying for climate loss

Poorer countries say they are not able to get compensation for the damage caused by climate change.

Astroworld: Travis Scott and Drake sued over deadly US festival crush

The rapper faces legal action after at least eight people were killed during his Astroworld festival.

Oscar Pistorius parole process to start in South Africa

The ex-Olympian will first have to meet the parents of the woman he murdered, Reeva Steenkamp.

Poland clarifies abortion law after protests over mother’s death

The guidance was issued after a pregnant woman's death was blamed on Poland's strict abortion laws.

Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country

Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

Travis Scott fans describe Astroworld panic: 'I had to get out of there'