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Bodycam footage shows car launching off tow truck's ramp on Georgia highway

- May 31, 2023

The driver launched the car through the air before crash landing onto another car on the road.

Djokovic's Kosovo message angers French minister

- May 31, 2023

Novak Djokovic's political message about Kosovo at the French Open was "not appropriate", says France's sports minister.

Ama Ata Aidoo: Ghana's famous author and feminist dies

- May 31, 2023

Ama Ata Aidoo challenged Western perceptions of African women through her award-winning works.

AI 'godfather' Yoshua Bengio feels 'lost' over life's work

- May 31, 2023

Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio tells the BBC he did not realise AI would develop so fast.

Jam Master Jay: Third man charged over death of Run-DMC star

- May 31, 2023

Two men were charged with the murder of the trailblazing hip-hop DJ in 2020.

Marijuana parcels seized from plane owned by evangelical church

- May 30, 2023

The aircraft is reported to have links to a Brazilian branch of an evangelical church.

Iran tries female journalists who reported on Mahsa Amini's death

- May 30, 2023

Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi were arrested days after the notorious incident.

Iowa building collapse: Woman rescued after 24 hours

- May 30, 2023

Lisa Brooks is the ninth person rescued from a partially collapsed block in Davenport.

Polish probe into 'Russian influence' angers EU

- May 30, 2023

Opposition MPs say the new panel probing Russia links aims to bar its leader Donald Tusk from office.

India's protesting wrestlers to sink medals in Ganges

- May 30, 2023

The wrestlers, which includes Olympic medallists, have also vowed to go on indefinite hunger strike in Delhi.

Man uniting Indian families torn by colonialism

- May 29, 2023

Shamshu Deen has helped more than 300 people in the Caribbean find long-lost loved ones in India.

German police arrest stripper over toy gun

- May 29, 2023

Frankfurt police say they took action after receiving reports about a man with an assault rifle.

Kosovo: Fresh clashes as Nato troops called in to northern towns

- May 29, 2023

Serb protesters are angry at ethnic Albanian mayors being installed in Serb-majority areas.

Lindsey Graham: Russia issues arrest warrant for top Republican

- May 29, 2023

It comes after an edited video appeared to show the US senator celebrating Russian troops' deaths.

US war hero's remains returned home after 73 years

- May 29, 2023

Cpl Luther Herschel Story died in the Korean War in 1950. His family is finally burying his remains.

Uganda's President Museveni approves tough new anti-gay law

- May 29, 2023

UNAids and the US warn that Uganda's progress in tackling HIV is now in "grave jeopardy".

US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote - Biden

- May 28, 2023

President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the agreement.

Lake Maggiore tourist boat carrying 20 overturns, with one dead

- May 28, 2023

Italy's fire service said 19 people were rescued but it was still searching for some people reported to be missing.

Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus

- May 28, 2023

The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election.

Ukraine war: Zelenksy praises air force after Russia's largest drone attack yet

- May 28, 2023

The Ukrainian president thanks his air force, after most of the Russian drones were shot down.

Indian Olympic wrestlers detained as latest protest escalates

- May 28, 2023

Delhi police are being criticised for the way they shut down a march to the new parliament building.

French Open 2023: Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk booed after avoiding Aryna Sabalenka handshake

- May 28, 2023

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk is booed off court for avoiding a handshake with Aryna Sabalenka after the Belarusian's first-round win at the French Open.

ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research

- May 27, 2023

The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false.

Ken Paxton: Texas House votes to impeach Trump ally

- May 27, 2023

Ken Paxton, Texas' Attorney General, is now suspended from office pending a trial in the state Senate.

Turkish presidency run-off decides if Erdogan should have five more years

- May 27, 2023

Turks vote in a momentous presidential run-off to decide on their country's future path.

Pakistan avalanche kills 11 people from nomadic tribe

- May 27, 2023

A four-year-old boy is among those killed in the disaster, which struck in the early hours of Saturday.

Russia warns of 'new dimension' in Ukraine war

- May 27, 2023

Moscow's ambassador to the UK says Western supplies of weapons to Ukraine risk escalating the conflict.

Civic Party: Key Hong Kong pro-democracy group votes to disband

- May 27, 2023

One of the Civic Party's founders says the closure is a blow for the city's pro-democracy movement.

Indiana funeral director found with dozens of rotting bodies guilty of theft

- May 27, 2023

Randy Lankford will be sentenced in June for failing to complete funeral services he was paid for.

IPL 2023: Who are India's next cricketing stars?

- May 26, 2023

These players and their dazzling performances at the IPL make a case for their inclusion in India's national side.

Driver swept backwards in raging Spanish floodwaters

- May 26, 2023

Video filmed on a phone shows the driver losing control of the car before getting caught in the current.

India official empties dam to retrieve lost phone

- May 26, 2023

The man, who has now been suspended, was taking a selfie when he dropped his phone into the water.

Roger Waters: German police investigate Pink Floyd star over Nazi-style costume

- May 26, 2023

Authorities are investigating the Pink Floyd star after he wore the controversial outfit in Berlin.

Where Ron DeSantis stands on key issues

- May 26, 2023

DeSantis is Trump's main rival as they do battle to be their party's 2024 pick. So what are his policies?

Asiana Airlines: Inside cabin as plane door opened mid-flight

- May 26, 2023

The Asiana Airlines plane landed safely in South Korea after a passenger forced open an emergency door.

Aderrien Murry: Mississippi boy, 11, shot by officer after calling police

- May 25, 2023

Aderrien Murry has been released from hospital and is recovering from his injuries.

The 2024 election campaign launch Ron DeSantis will want to forget

- May 25, 2023

Twitter's tech issues created a farce but there are questions about him too, writes our North America editor.

France destroys 35,000 ‘champagne’ soda bottles

- May 25, 2023

The "bright orange liquid" infringes laws protecting sparkling wine from the French region.

Nagano: Three killed in shooting and stabbing attack central Japan

- May 25, 2023

A man is said to be barricaded inside an office after the alleged attack that killed a woman and two policemen.

Fulgence Kayishema: Rwandan accused of killing 2,000 in church arrested

- May 25, 2023

Fulgence Kayishema is accused of involvement in the killing of more than 2,000 sheltering in a church.

Germany's climate protests: Activism or crime?

- May 25, 2023

Raids on the Last Generation activist group have fuelled a debate over the limits of peaceful protest.

Watch: Brain implants help paralysed man to walk again

- May 24, 2023

A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants

New clues in search for children lost in Colombian jungle

- May 24, 2023

It comes more than three weeks after their plane crashed in the Colombian jungle, killing all adults on board.

Typhoon Mawar hits Guam causing blackout for most of island

- May 24, 2023

The category four storm could be the strongest typhoon to hit the US territory in years.

Miami zoo apologises for mistreatment of iconic kiwi bird

- May 24, 2023

A Florida zoo's handling of one of New Zealand's most beloved birds has sparked public outrage.

Asteroid City: Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johansson film 'stylish but lacks substance'

- May 24, 2023

Wes Anderson's new film, starring Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johansson, premieres in Cannes.

Cathay Pacific fires cabin crew over discrimination claim

- May 24, 2023

The incident apparently took place on a Sunday flight from the Chinese city of Chengdu to Hong Kong.

What to know about Canada and China's foreign interference row

- May 23, 2023

Canadian politics have been rocked by allegations of interference by China in its federal elections.

Belgorod raid: Who are the fighters infiltrating Russia from Ukraine?

- May 23, 2023

Russia claims to have routed two groups that crossed the border from Ukraine.

El Salvador's Alianza: Football club punished for stadium crush that killed 12

- May 23, 2023

Twelve people died in a crush during a football match between Alianza and Fas in El Salvador.

Vinicius Jr case opens wider racism debate in Spain

- May 23, 2023

Spanish police have arrested three people in connection with racist abuse of the Real Madrid player.

Genoa bridge disaster: Risk of collapse 'was known for years'

- May 23, 2023

A trial into the 2018 disaster hears the highway company knew in 2010 there was a risk of collapse.

Iran protests: Mahsa Amini's grave attacked by vandals

- May 23, 2023

Mahsa Amini's death in custody last year sparked anti-government protests across Iran.

Ukraine war: Fleeing Belgorod residents told to stay away

- May 23, 2023

Ukraine says Russian paramilitaries are behind the fighting in the Belgorod border region.

'Comfort women': Last known Taiwanese survivor dies at 92

- May 23, 2023

Activists estimate 200,000 people were forced into sexual slavery by Japan's forces in World War Two.

Four held in Spain over Vinicius Jr effigy hanging

- May 23, 2023

The effigy of the Brazilian footballer, who plays for Real Madrid, was hung from a bridge in January.

Madeleine McCann: Police to search Portuguese reservoir - local reports

- May 22, 2023

Police will start combing the area, 50km from where the toddler went missing, local media reports.

Roman Protasevich: Belarus pardons activist hauled off flight

- May 22, 2023

Roman Protasevich was jailed for eight years earlier this month, for inciting unrest in Belarus.

Comic Uncle Roger banned on Chinese social media

- May 22, 2023

The British-Malaysian comedian made a joke about the authoritarian government in Beijing.

Foo Fighters: Josh Freese joins as drummer after Taylor Hawkins' death

- May 22, 2023

Josh Freese played drums at the rock band's two memorial concerts for Taylor Hawkins last year.

Douyin: Chinese livestreamer dies after filming drinking video

- May 22, 2023

The 34-year-old livestreamer's death sparks outcry and calls for a crackdown on video sites.

Mexican volcano spews smoke into starry sky

- May 22, 2023

Timelapse footage shows the Popocatepetl volcano in the state of Puebla erupting.

Sudan conflict: The Eritrean refugees caught between two crises

- May 21, 2023

Thousands of people find themselves stranded in South Sudan after fleeing the conflict to the north.

How jokes and ringtones spurred birth control in India

- May 21, 2023

For years, India has been teaching its people family planning in a unique way - through slogans.

US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse

- May 21, 2023

The president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy.

Trevi Fountain: Climate activists turn water in Rome landmark black

- May 21, 2023

Climate change protesters Last Generation pour "vegetable charcoal" into the Rome landmark.

Greece election: Centre-right leads but no majority: Exit poll

- May 21, 2023

PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis will struggle to form a coalition despite his lead, the exit poll suggests.

Kurt Cobain: Guitar smashed by Nirvana frontman sells for nearly $600,000

- May 21, 2023

The black Stratocaster destroyed by Nirvana's frontman is signed by all three band members.

Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari leaves legacy of kidnapping, inflation and debt

- May 20, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari was elected in 2015 on promises to make the country safer and tackle corruption.

The school in an empty department store

- May 20, 2023

How one US school found a clever solution when they had to quickly find a new home.

British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73

- May 20, 2023

The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation.

Clare Nowland: Police 'don't intend' to release video of 95-year-old's Tasering

- May 20, 2023

Care home resident Clare Nowland remains in critical condition three days after the incident.

Ukraine war: Kyiv rejects Wagner claim over Bakhmut

- May 20, 2023

Wagner mercenaries claim the city has fallen, but Ukraine denies it saying the situation is "critical".

Zelensky dominates summit as G7 leaders call out China

- May 20, 2023

Ukraine's president made a dramatic appearance in Japan, as China warned against "economic coercion".

Greece recovers hundreds of stolen artefacts

- May 20, 2023

Among the 351 objects being repatriated is a 2nd-Century statue of Alexander the Great.

How West Ham's night of glory turned ugly... in 85 seconds

- May 19, 2023

Players confronted AZ Alkmaar fans in chaotic scenes after the friends and family area was attacked.

Stan Grant: Top Australian TV host steps down after enduring racist abuse

- May 19, 2023

High-profile Aboriginal journalist Stan Grant says he has "had enough" of receiving racist abuse.

Anambra attack: Two rescued after shootout at US convoy in Nigeria

- May 19, 2023

President Buhari vows to bring the culprits to justice days before his time in office ends.

G7 summit: Zelensky to travel to Japan to take part in G7 summit, reports say

- May 19, 2023

The Ukrainian president is likely to repeat his call for more military aid, including fighter jets.

Georgian anger as Russian flights land again in Tbilisi

- May 19, 2023

Protesters and opposition groups denounce the first direct flight from Russia for nearly four years.

G7 leaders unsure whether to wave during group photo

- May 19, 2023

G7 leaders appear a little awkward during a group photo in Hiroshima.

Cyclone Mocha death toll rises sharply in Myanmar

- May 19, 2023

At least 145 people are now known to have been killed by the storm, Myanmar's military rulers say.

Moment sofa flies through air during Turkey storm

- May 18, 2023

Footage on social media appears to show the wicker wonder blow off a high-rise block.

Johnny Depp: Don't judge me over abuse case

- May 18, 2023

The controversial US actor says he will not let his legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard define him.

Chinese comedian arrested after joke about army

- May 18, 2023

The joke likened the behaviour of his dogs to a slogan used to praise China's army.

New York truck attacker gets 10 life sentences plus 260 years

- May 18, 2023

Islamist extremist Sayfullo Saipov killed eight when he drove a truck at pedestrians in New York in 2017.

Suspected Pentagon leaker was warned multiple times, prosecutors say

- May 18, 2023

A 21-year-old accused of leaking classified files ignored warnings from his superiors, prosecutors say.

Ukraine war: Boy of 5 among civilians killed in shelling

- May 17, 2023

Reports say eight people died and 17 were injured in heavy shelling in the war-torn south and east.

Ukraine: The Mariupol steel workers longing for home

- May 17, 2023

Mariupol's former Azovstal workers yearn for their old lives in the now Russian-held city.

Serbians hand in guns and question culture of violence after two shootings

- May 17, 2023

Back-to-back attacks prompt a gun amnesty and fears among some that the country is becoming more like the US.

Ukraine conflict: Black Sea grain deal extended for two months

- May 17, 2023

Russia allows exports of grain from Black Sea ports to continue, but criticises Western sanctions.

Harry and Meghan in 'near catastrophic' car chase - spokesperson

- May 17, 2023

Prince Harry and Meghan involved in 'near catastrophic car chase' in US, his spokesperson tells Reuters news agency

US Secret Service probing break-in at National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's home

- May 17, 2023

An investigation is launched into how a man entered Jake Sullivan's home while under Secret Service guard.

Guillermo Lasso: Ecuador President dissolves parliament

- May 17, 2023

President Guillermo Lasso was facing an imminent impeachment vote over embezzlement charges.

Italy: Mass evacuation as deadly floods hit northern Emilia-Romagna region

- May 17, 2023

About 5,000 people flee their homes in Emilia-Romagna, with five confirmed deaths across the region.

French Resistance man breaks silence over German prisoners executed in 1944

- May 16, 2023

Edmond Réveil, 98, said he wanted them to be remembered and their families to know where they are.

Malawi hippo in deadly attack on packed river boat

- May 16, 2023

A one-year-old boy dies and 23 others are missing after the animal capsizes the vessel.

Watch: Shark comes out of nowhere and rams man's kayak

- May 16, 2023

Angler Scott Haraguchi filmed the dramatic moment and was not hurt during the encounter in Hawaii.

Guillermo Lasso: Ecuadorean president's impeachment trial set to start

- May 16, 2023

President Guillermo Lasso is accused of embezzlement, but he says the allegations are politically motivated.

Italian police find huge cocaine stash hidden in banana crates

- May 16, 2023

Italia police peeled open storage containers on Tuesday, finding 2,700kg (2.7 tonnes) of drugs inside.

Martha Stewart, 81, becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover star

- May 16, 2023

The businesswoman says she wants to inspire other women, adding: "This is kind of historic."

New Zealand hostel fire: At least six dead and more missing in Wellington

- May 15, 2023

Wellington fire commander Nick Pyatt says the blaze is the city's "worst nightmare".

ExxonMobil settles decades-old torture case with Indonesian villagers

- May 15, 2023

The villagers allege torture, sexual assault and beatings by soldiers contracted by the oil company.

The Weeknd: Pop star changes his name to Abel Tesfaye

- May 15, 2023

The Canadian singer has reverted to his birth name Abel Tesfaye on his social media accounts.

Johnny Kitagawa: Calls for probe after J-pop agency abuse apology

- May 15, 2023

Japanese talent agency Johnny and Associates apologises over sex abuse claims against its late founder Johnny Kitagawa.

Turkey's presidential race to be decided in run-off

- May 15, 2023

President Erdogan is favourite to stay in power, with a lead of almost 5% over his main rival.

Ukraine's Zelensky in surprise UK visit to meet Sunak

- May 14, 2023

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky in surprise visit to UK to meet Rishi Sunak, as he presses European leaders for more military aid

Turkey's Erdogan appears to have upper hand after tense night

- May 14, 2023

Turkey's president tells crowds he will win five more years in power, but the margin is tight.

Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?

- May 14, 2023

With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene.

Zibo barbecue: Millions bring sudden fame to industrial Chinese city

- May 14, 2023

Previously a sleepy industrial city, Zibo has been at the centre of a post-lockdown social media frenzy.

Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko misses event, fuelling health rumours

- May 14, 2023

Speculation about Alexander Lukashenko's health has grown after he missed a key state celebration.

Devastation as Cyclone Mocha makes landfall

- May 14, 2023

Heavy rain and winds of up to 195kph (120mph) batter Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Ukraine war: Russians in Germany split over Putin's invasion

- May 13, 2023

Many Germany-based Russians are repeating Kremlin disinformation about the invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine Eurovision act's city attacked before performance

- May 13, 2023

Ternopil was hit by Russian missiles before Tvorchi took to the stage in Liverpool, reports say.

Heavy gunfire in Sudan ahead of ceasefire talks

- May 13, 2023

Fierce fighting continues in Khartoum, on the eve of a new round of Saudi-brokered ceasefire talks.

Sudan crisis: Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire

- May 13, 2023

Shaden Gardood, 37, died one day after Sudan's warring parties signed a deal to protect civilians.

Gaza cancer patients face life-threatening treatment delays

- May 13, 2023

Many patients are unable to leave for urgent treatment as Israel keeps all crossings shut, Palestinians say.

Missing surfer believed dead after Australia shark attack

- May 13, 2023

The 46-year-old man is still missing and is feared dead, say police in South Australia.

Turkey election: Kremlin rejects accusations of interference

- May 12, 2023

Opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu said Russia was behind "montages and deep fake content".

Irishman pardoned and released from Iran prison

- May 12, 2023

Bernard Phelan had been sentenced to six-and-a-half years for allegedly helping an enemy country.

Daniel Penny surrenders over NYC chokehold death of Jordan Neely

- May 12, 2023

Daniel Penny, 24, faces up to 15 years if convicted of the death of 30-year-old Jordan Neely.

Portuguese parliament votes to allow limited euthanasia

- May 12, 2023

Doctors can now help people suffering from incurable diseases or severe injuries to end their lives.

South Africa tries to restore US relations amid Russia arms sales row

- May 12, 2023

Following claims of weapons sales to Russia, South African officials say they value strong US relations.

Pope Francis warns pets must not replace children in Italy

- May 12, 2023

Pope Francis warns only the rich can afford to start a family, as Italy's birth rate hits new low.

Sudan conflict: Army and RSF agree deal to protect civilians

- May 12, 2023

They agree to allow safe passage for civilians and to protect relief workers but not to a ceasefire.

US ambassador accuses South Africa of supplying arms to Russia

- May 11, 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa says his government is looking into the claims made by the US ambassador.

An American watches Eurovision for the first time

- May 11, 2023

US journalist Chloe Kim reacts to some of the song contest's most memorable performances.

Imran Khan: Pakistan's Supreme Court rules arrest was illegal

- May 11, 2023

Pakistan's former PM is to be released immediately after being detained and charged with corruption.

Muharrem Ince: Turkish candidate dramatically pulls out before election

- May 11, 2023

The main rival to President Erdogan gets a boost from Muharrem Ince's decision to pull out.

Biden visit to ensure 'Brits didn't screw around'

- May 11, 2023

The US president visited Ireland last month to mark the Good Friday Agreement's 25th anniversary.

Mercedes-Benz shooting: Two killed at factory in Germany

- May 11, 2023

A suspect has been arrested after the shooting at the plant in south-western Germany.

George Santos: Congressman charged with fraud, money laundering

- May 10, 2023

The beleaguered New York Republican has faced scandal since his term started in January.

DR Congo floods: 'Miracle' as two floating babies survive on Lake Kivu

- May 10, 2023

They were rescued near the shores of Lake Kivu, days after DR Congo landslides killed hundreds.

Héctor Palma: Judge orders release of Sinaloa cartel's ex-leader

- May 10, 2023

Héctor Palma, who founded the Sinaloa drug cartel with "El Chapo" Guzmán, has been in jail since 1995.

Boy aged eight survives two days in Michigan wilderness by eating snow

- May 10, 2023

Nante Niemi went missing for two days while camping in remote woodland in Michigan state.

Eurovision: Lime green outfit outfoxes BBC reporter in Eurovision mix-up

- May 10, 2023

Watch a man in a lime green outfit get mistaken for Finland's Eurovision entry.

WATCH: Masked trio rob Tokyo luxury watch shop

- May 10, 2023

Video filmed by a person near the shop in Ginza shows the assailants smashing a display then fleeing.

Swiss village of Brienz told to flee imminent monster rockslide

- May 09, 2023

The people of Brienz are threatened by two million cubic metres of rock and have to leave by Friday.

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested by dozens of police officers

- May 09, 2023

Mr Khan was appearing in court on charges of corruption, which he says are politically motivated.

Russia's 'nervous' Victory Day parade... in 78 seconds

- May 09, 2023

The BBC's Will Vernon in Moscow explains why recent events are casting a shadow on celebrations.

Los Choneros: Ecuador gang leader Júnior Roldán killed

- May 09, 2023

The body of Júnior Roldán, a leader of Ecuadorean prison gang Los Choneros, is found in Colombia.

Israeli military failing to investigate journalists’ deaths - report

- May 09, 2023

A journalists' watchdog says some 20 media workers have been killed by Israeli forces with impunity.

Jury hears closing remarks in Donald Trump civil rape case

- May 08, 2023

Writer E Jean Carroll is accusing Donald Trump of assaulting her in the mid-90s, which he denies.

Three children among victims of Allen mall shooting in Texas

- May 08, 2023

Three members of one family were killed in the attack as well as two primary school age sisters.

Chile constitution: Far-right party biggest in new assembly

- May 08, 2023

A far-right party comes first in a vote to choose those tasked with drawing up a new constitution.

Iran executes two men convicted of blasphemy

- May 08, 2023

Yousef Mehrad and Sadrollah Fazeli-Zare were accused of burning the Quran and insulting the Prophet.

Australia: Woman survives on wine during five days stranded in Australian bush

- May 08, 2023

A 48-year-old teetotal woman survived on wine and snacks after getting stranded in Australian bushland.

Thailand election: The young radicals shaking up politics

- May 07, 2023

A slate of young, idealistic candidates hope for a sea change in this election.

Texas mall shooting: Suspect identified by US media as 33-year-old man

- May 07, 2023

US media outlets name the suspect in the shooting of eight people as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia.

Sudan fighting: Student engineer electrocuted fixing power in Darfur clinic

- May 07, 2023

He was among volunteers who had reopened a medical facility that had shut amid clashes and looting.

Sudan fighting: The Nigerian footballer who fled in his shorts

- May 06, 2023

The midfielder had no time to gather his belongings as fighting broke out in his neighbourhood.

Your pictures on the theme of 'three colours'

- May 06, 2023

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

Ukraine war: Evacuation prompts Zaporizhzhia nuclear safety warning

- May 06, 2023

The UN watchdog warns of "the threat of a severe nuclear accident" at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia plant.

Silvio Berlusconi: Italy ex-PM appears by video after serious illness

- May 06, 2023

The 86-year-old is still in hospital after suffering from a lung infection linked to his leukaemia.

Serbia mass shootings: Country reels in the wake of deadly attacks

- May 06, 2023

Questions about the country's gun laws are being asked following two separate attacks this week.

Manipur violence: Dozens dead as ethic clashes grip Indian state

- May 06, 2023

At least 30 people are reported to have been killed in violence over job and opportunity quotas.

Russian pro-war blogger injured in car bomb

- May 06, 2023

Zakhar Prilepin is injured and his driver killed in a car bomb attack in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

US FDA recalls over 500,0000 Covid tests over bacteria risk

- May 05, 2023

The FDA said the liquid solution in some Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests may pose safety concerns.

Sudan fighting: Bittersweet ending for one family fleeing conflict

- May 05, 2023

After a tortuous wait, Azza is heading to the UK with her children, but without her husband.

Islamic State: Hundreds of women on hunger strike at Iraqi prison

- May 05, 2023

The prisoners, accused of having been part of the Islamic State group, claim they have been unjustly treated.

Serbian mass shootings: President vows crackdown on gun ownership

- May 05, 2023

The president's promise comes after two mass shootings within 48 hours killed 17 people.

Drought prompts French ban on garden swimming pools

- May 05, 2023

Pyrénées-Orientales will be officially declared at drought "crisis" level from 10 May.

Subtract: Ed Sheeran album praised by critics hours after copyright ruling

- May 05, 2023

Subtract sees the singer adopt a more stripped-back style as he reflects on a challenging year.

Vietnam objects to Australian coin with war-era yellow flag

- May 05, 2023

The coin features the flag of South Vietnam, which Australia fought alongside in the Vietnam War.

Fighting breaks out between Russian and Ukrainian delegations

- May 05, 2023

Valery Stavitsky grabbed the yellow and blue flag after it was held up behind his colleague.

New York subway passenger chokehold death sparks protests

- May 04, 2023

Demonstrators are calling for justice for Jordan Neely, who died after being placed in a chokehold.

Pakistan school shooting leaves several teachers dead

- May 04, 2023

Police say there were multiple gunmen involved, but no students are said to have been harmed.

Somali shock as Mogadishu mayor Madale filmed beating partygoers

- May 04, 2023

A video of nightclub revellers being flogged in Somalia's capital sparks debate over a drug crackdown.

Peru robbery: Shoe-shop thieves get off on the wrong foot

- May 04, 2023

Three people break into a shop in Peru and make off with 200 trainers - all for the right foot.

International space station: Space trash floats away during spacewalk

- May 04, 2023

Cosmonauts threw a parcel of hardware into open space in a planned manoeuvre.

Thai serial killer case: Ex-husband arrested in poisoning deaths

- May 04, 2023

A Bangkok woman is accused of poisoning to death 14 people in provinces across Thailand.

Bona Mugabe owns Dubai mansion, Zimbabwe court papers allege

- May 03, 2023

Court papers list assets including an $80m Dubai mansion, luxury vehicles and 21 farms.

Ukraine war: How old tech is helping Ukraine avoid detection

- May 03, 2023

Ukrainian troops preparing for a major offensive use a wind-up phone to stop the enemy listening in.

Man dies after being put in chokehold on New York subway

- May 03, 2023

Police are investigating the incident, which was captured on video by a bystander.

Italy's 'Ndrangheta targeted in police raids across Europe

- May 03, 2023

Dozens were detained across Europe in what police say is the biggest operation against the 'Ndrangheta.

Three stabbings in a week leave Californian city on edge

- May 03, 2023

"People are scared," the mayor of Davis, California, says after a spate of attacks.

Indonesian woman falls to her death down airport lift shaft

- May 02, 2023

Airport staff in Indonesia were notified of a foul smell that led them to discover the woman's body.

'Nothing we can do but watch babies die': Afghan hospitals in crisis

- May 02, 2023

Inside the deprived hospital where children are dying from preventable diseases.

Valentin Yudashkin: Russian fashion icon dies at 59

- May 02, 2023

The designer's death comes two days after that of his teacher Slava Zaitsev, a pioneer of USSR fashion.

Women's World Cup: Fifa president Gianni Infantino threatens tournament blackout in Europe

- May 02, 2023

Fifa president Gianni Infantino threatens a broadcast blackout for the Women's World Cup in Europe unless TV companies improve their rights offers.

Fang Bin: China Covid whistleblower returns home to Wuhan after jail

- May 02, 2023

Fang Bin was one of several "citizen journalists" who reported from the epicentre of the pandemic.

Singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies aged 84

- May 02, 2023

The Canadian musician's songs were covered by artists including Elvis Presley and Barbara Streisand.

Watch: Hiding bear leaps from bin at US school

- May 02, 2023

Principal James Marsh gets a surprise at Zela Elementary School in West Virginia.

Ron DeSantis-aligned oversight board votes to countersue Disney

- May 01, 2023

This latest move is part of an escalating dispute between Disney and Florida's Republican governor.

India police force tells heavy-drinking officers to leave

- May 01, 2023

Assam state wants 300 officers to quit as officials say they have an alcohol problem.

Ooh la la! Man glues himself to TV debate podium

- May 01, 2023

Host Jeremy Seydoux keeps his cool when a climate activist interrupts a Swiss local election debate.

'I want to leave Sudan but France has my passport'

- May 01, 2023

Sudanese citizens say they can't escape because their passports are inside closed European embassies.

Texas shooting: Father tells how gunman opened fire on his family home

- May 01, 2023

"It's like we're alive but at the same time we're not," said the man, whose wife and son were killed.

Egypt frees Al Jazeera journalist Hisham Abdel Aziz after four years

- May 01, 2023

Hisham Abdel Aziz had been arrested at Cairo airport in 2019 while on his way to visit family.