Abounding Opportunities

The record-breaking team were met at the airport in Johannesburg by a huge, rapturous crowd.

The actor is said to be "grumpy" while giving evidence in a civil trial against a former assistant.

Five-year-old Joury and 18-month-old Julia reunite in hospital after a blast in southern Gaza.

Its top diplomat has been in Washington for talks but there are limits to what it can achieve.

A 12-year-old girl was among three people killed in a series of explosions in Kerala state.

It prevents him from criticising court staff, prosecutors and possible witnesses between now and his trial.

Former Spanish Football Association president Luis Rubiales is banned from all football-related activities for three years.

There were no obvious signs of trauma, LA Police said about the death of the Friends star, aged 54.

At least 42 people have died after a fire broke out at an ArcelorMittal-owned mine in Kazakhstan

Children and adults can be seen standing on mounds of rubble after strikes on Deir al Balah.

A new investigation by Canadian broadcaster CBC has questioned her claims of indigenous ancestry.

Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried says he made many mistakes when running the cryptocurrency exchange.

Rushdi Abualouf reports from Khan Younis after the most intense bombing of the war so far.

The Israeli army is focusing on northern Gaza in what is proving to be a very large military operation.

It took Ohio-based Jeanette Paras 10 hours to create the artwork.

The ruling is a setback in the fight for LGBT rights in the country, human rights groups say.

The International Atomic Energy Agency said the plant's operations were unaffected.

The felines would have been passed off as pork or mutton, state-affiliated media report.

South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi will start against New Zealand in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final after a ruling there was "insufficient evidence" he used a racial slur towards Tom Curry.

António Guterres condemned Hamas's deadly attacks but said they "did not happen in a vacuum".

Hundreds of workers at a mine in South Africa are caught up in a dispute between two rival unions.

Experts have reconstructed the face of the 'Ice Maiden', an Inca girl sacrificed in the Andes

The Italian PM separated with Andrea Giambruno after sexually explicit remarks were leaked.

A dense fog caused a pile-up of more than 150 vehicles near New Orleans, killing seven and wounding 25.

Speaking after being released by Hamas, Yocheved Lifschitz said she "went through hell" while in captivity.

The British Verity has reportedly sunk after it crashed into the Bahamian Polesie on Tuesday morning.

India had cited security threats to its diplomats while stopping visa services amid a row with Canada.

Samantha Woll's body was found in a city park not far from her home with stab wounds.

An outspoken anti-establishment economist has put his two main rivals on the defensive in the campaign.

Opposition groups aim to pick one figure to take on the government's candidate in the 2024 election.

Influencer Dalal Abu Amneh is among those to be held in a crackdown on Gaza-linked content.

Intensive Israeli air strikes continue as Hamas-run health ministry says death toll passes 4,300.

Israel's pain over some 200 people kidnapped by Hamas overshadows the years of waiting for two hostages and soldiers' remains.

Giorgia Meloni says the relationship is over after a TV show airs her partner's off-air comments.

The egg-laying hens had been imported from South Africa, which is facing one of its worst outbreaks.

Young was nominated for an Oscar for playing Rocky's brother-in-law Paulie in the film franchise.

At least 300 people are detained during a demonstration against the Israel-Hamas conflict.

BBC Correspondent Nomia Iqbal spoke with Rachel Goldberg, whose son is among the missing Israelis.

Russia and China's leaders took centre stage at a forum attended by leaders from the Global South.

The music video for Everytime is being interpreted in new ways by some after news Spears had an abortion.

The Supreme Court's refusal to legalise same-sex marriage has dashed the hopes of India's LGBTQ+ people.

A prominent Somali journalists' union says it is "deeply shaken" by Abdifatah Moalim Nur's death.

The border crossing with Egypt is the only point of exit for Palestinians looking to flee Gaza.

The overloaded boat was sailing at night, in breach of safety regulations, officials say.

A 51-year-old man could face life in prison after the discovery by Hong Kong airport officials.

A desperate and destitute tide of humanity has washed into Khan Younis. And there is no help.

Ecuadoreans are casting their votes in the presidential run-off overshadowed by a violent crime wave.

Eritrean asylum seekers in Israel relocate for a second time following Hamas's surprise attack.

Stargazers witness a spectacular celestial event in parts of the US, Central and South America.

The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf says the city is struggling to cope as refugees from northern Gaza flood in.

The country has overwhelmingly voted No to a proposal aimed at elevating First Nations voices.

New Zealand election won by centre-right opposition as Labour PM Chris Hipkins concedes.

My mother would say the atrocities are the result of not striving for peace, he tells Jeremy Bowen.

Neta Portal describes the horror of a Hamas attack after being shot in the legs six times.

The agreement paves the way for the South Asian nation to secure more funding from the IMF.

The suspension of negotiations means production will remain paused for some shows and movies.

Images from western Afghanistan where two earthquakes days apart have caused massive damage.

A severe drought in the Brazilian Amazon is disrupting transport, isolating communities and killing wildlife.

The two women managed to run away after Israeli military arrived at the scene.

More than 1,100 people have been killed by strikes on the Gaza Strip so far.

A health official says it is "heart-wrenching" to see children suffer from a preventable disease.

There is no mains power and fuel for generators could run out in hours, the aid group says.

The deputy speaker calls the idea "devilish", saying it is not the way to tackle teenage pregnancy.

Guards are being held against their will during a riot in the overcrowded jail in the capital, Asunción.

Allegations that Bola Tinubu's diplomas were fake went viral after the release of his school documents.

Muslims complained it was blasphemous to ask students to colour in a picture of the Islamic prophet.

The BBC's chief international correspondent was told to move while broadcasting in Ashkelon, southern Israel.

An Israeli soldier was killed on Monday in a clash with Palestinian gunmen who crossed from Lebanon.

The resignations come just days before general elections, and amid the war in Ukraine.

Protesters are demanding the removal of the attorney-general, whom they accuse of undermining democracy.

Unity powers hit games including Pokemon Go, and had wanted to charge developers extra fees.

Yossi Sneider says his cousin and her two children were taken from their home in southern Israel.

President George Weah is facing a strong challenge from the opposition in his bid for a second term.

Since Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday, more than 1,700 people have been killed in shootings and air strikes.

Kelsey Grammer and Nicholas Lyndhurst star in a reboot of the sitcom, which ended 19 years ago.

Children in Gaza have been expressing their longing for an end to the air strikes.

Relatives desperately try to find information on loved ones thought to be taken hostage by Hamas.

Israel has announced a "complete siege" on the Strip in response to Saturday's attacks.

American Claudia Goldin is only the third woman to receive the prestigious economics prize.

Many people are shocked at how their powerful security forces were overwhelmed by Hamas.

Villagers are searching through what is left of their homes with shovels and bare hands.

More than 260 bodies have reportedly been recovered from the festival in the desert in southern Israel.

The US president says he condemns the "unprecedented and appalling assault" by Hamas militants.

The remains of cars can be seen after militants attacked people attending an outdoor party.

Poland's upcoming elections have been called the most important since the fall of communism in 1989.

Al-Qaeda-linked militants have blockaded cities as government forces fight Tuareg separatist groups for control of Northern Mali.

Militants are still fighting in Israel, says the military, after an unprecedented Hamas attack.

Watch the footage of unprecedented scenes in Israel and Gaza, verified and explained by the BBC.

Tensions had recently risen in Gaza - but this attack was unexpected on a Jewish holiday.

The IDF says it struck military infrastructure belonging to senior Hamas terrorist organization operatives.

Risk of flare-up between Palestinian militants and Israel has been deepening for months, writes Jeremy Bowen.

People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes.

The 6.3 magnitude quake struck about 40km from the western city of Herat on Saturday morning.

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba's failed drugs test is confirmed after his B sample also tests positive.

A Palestinian is killed, and an Israeli car with a baby is shot at by a suspected Palestinian gunman.

Scientists played recordings of both people talking and lions growling through speakers at water holes.

A mix of voters tell the BBC how they feel about the announcement that new barriers will be built.

The Dutch government confirms the late Prince Bernhard had a Nazi party card in his belongings.

The Cuban capital is known for its historic buildings but many are so dilapidated they pose a danger.

Mont Blanc, known as "the roof of Europe", loses metres over two years

President Sisi is facing a challenge from an outspoken critic of a kind Egypt has not seen in years.

Hundreds of search and rescue officers have been deployed across the state of Sikkim.

Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield searched for the insect in the French capital as infestations soar.

Pentagon spokesman says he can "neither confirm or deny" reports about the most-talked about NFL fling.

Pope Francis criticises attempts to deny or gloss over the issue in a new intervention.

Fraudsters have manipulated images of the popular YouTuber and two journalists to dupe viewers.

More than 6,400 civilians were killed and falsely passed off as enemy combatants between 2002 and 2008.

Removing a House Speaker like this is uncharted territory. Here's what we know about where things go.

Police take Naira Marley into custody for questioning as they investigate MohBad's death.

More than 50 people were killed after troops opened fire on anti-UN protesters in August.

Prosecutors hope the arrest will shed light on the disappearance of five friends from Lagos de Moreno.

Patrick Herminie denies the allegations, saying the case is a "political show" to taint his image.

Charlotte Sena, 9, was located after a round-the-clock hunt aided by the suspect's ransom note.

This year's Nobel Prize in Physics rewards research into electrons in "flashes of light".

The president's son faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted of three federal criminal charges.

Experts say more people outdoors is leading to more human-bear encounters.

The actor says he is the latest celebrity to fall victim to a deepfake scam, and has "nothing to do with it".

Members are meeting in Kyiv in an attempt to show solidarity, after the US failed to approve more aid.

The French star breaks his silence on assault allegations, accusing "media court" of "lynching" him.