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Kenyan film school takes on Hollywood for an Oscar
A Kenyan film school is a surprise challenge to Hollywood superstars in the chase for an Oscar this weekend.
Brazil's top court approves controversial forestry law
Environmentalists say the changes will make illegal deforestation of the rainforest acceptable.
Sridevi Kapoor death: Tragedy shines light on Bollywood pressures
The film star's passing has led industry insiders to speak out about the pressures facing actors.
Women challenge Turkey traditions for right to work
In an increasingly patriarchal society, defiant voices can be found, writes the BBC's Mark Lowen in Istanbul.
How do you keep warm? Tips from cold countries
We asked people from cold Russia, Serbia, Canada, Austria and... Newcastle, England, for their tips on how to stay warm.
Fight or flight - would you confront a gunman?
President Trump says he would have run into the Florida school, even unarmed. What would you do?
Reality Check: Where in the world is snow getting rarer?
In the UK, there is evidence to suggest that snowfall has decreased over the past few decades. Worldwide, it's a more complicated picture.
Theresa May to meet Donald Tusk ahead of Brexit 'end state' speech
The PM's talks with the EU Council president come as she prepares to outline vision for future EU relations.
Fight or freeze: What we did when faced with a gunman
Three people share their stories of being faced with an armed threat - did they run or fight?
Vietnam's tech innovation renaissance
Vietnam's tech economy is experiencing an innovation renaissance, with the return of overseas nationals injecting fresh ideas and a new energy.
First Afghan female cadet off to Sandhurst
Female officer from Afghan military training academy becomes first to go to Sandhurst in the UK.
Trump: Lawmakers 'afraid' of NRA gun lobby group
President Trump hosted his fourth meeting on gun reform in the White House in a week.
US Olympic chief resigns in wake of Nassar abuse scandal
CEO Scott Blackmun cites health reasons, but had faced pressure to resign over Nassar gymnasts abuse.
Hope Hicks: Long-time Trump aide to resign
Hope Hicks, White House communications director and one of President Trump's longest serving advisers, to step down.
Ghana man teaching computing without computers becomes viral hit
After a Ghanaian teacher using his blackboard to teach IT went viral, Microsoft promised to help.
Fancy Bear: Germany investigates cyber-attack 'by Russians'
Local media reports link the malware attack to the Russian hacking group known as Fancy Bear.
Spotify aims for $1bn public share listing
The world's biggest music streaming firm will become a publicly listed company.
Iran wrestling officials resign over Israel competition ban
They say refusal to allow competition against Israeli athletes puts them in an impossible position.
France anger after MP shares letter with racist death threats
Laetitia Avia posted the offensive text on Twitter and said she had never experienced such racism.
Dior's Paris show channels 1960s feminist spirit
The fashion house fills its catwalk with political slogans, drawing parallels between 1968 and today.
Europe snow: Siberian ice blankets southern seaside resorts
The cold has reportedly killed dozens across the continent.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf defends immigration raid tip-off
Immigration officials say 864 criminals remain at large after the mayor's warning.
Florida student reflects on first day back in class
Florida student Lyliah Skinner explains her feelings as she prepares for her first day back since the fatal shooting.
Rwanda closes '700 unsafe, noisy churches'
All preachers must now have theological training before opening a church.
Icelandic first lady's charity shop chic
Eliza Reid, wife of country's president, attends film awards gala in Red Cross charity shop jacket.
Slovakia grapples with murdered journalist's last story
Jan Kuciak's piece claims an Italian crime syndicate with government links is embezzling EU funds.
Ryan Seacrest: US TV host rejects harassment allegations
A former stylist to the US TV presenter alleges he repeatedly sexually harassed and assaulted her.
Russia's Olympic membership is 'restored', country says
Russia's Olympic membership is restored following suspension from the Winter Games, the country's Olympic Committee says.
Trump Nobel Peace Prize nomination probed amid fakery concerns
The committee that awards the prize has filed a report with Norwegian police.
Taliban offer: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani seeks talks
President Ghani says the militants could become a legitimate party if they help end years of war.
Rio military deployment stirs controversy in Brazil
About 3,000 soldiers are sent to patrol the streets, but residents say they are being harassed.
Evan Rachel Wood: Actress tells Congress about sexual abuse
Evan Rachel Wood gives powerful testimony about being a rape victim to Congress in the US.
Russian police accused of 'Putin graffiti campaign'
Fence disappears after video of 'police officer's' graffiti art goes viral on Russian internet.
Florida lawmakers propose gun control laws
A package of bills is being reviewed following the school shooting that left 17 people dead.
EU suggests 'common area' across Northern Ireland border
The EU unveils a legal draft of its agreement with the UK covering the Northern Ireland border.
Why is Wrinkle in Time a film for the moment?
Hollywood's first black female director explains why Disney's Wrinkle in Time has captured the spirit of the moment.
India temple stirs controversy for 'piercing' children's bodies
The ritual involves piercing the skin of boys between five and 12 years with a small iron hook.
India politician who 'ran over' children surrenders
Nine children were killed and 10 injured when his SUV ran over a crowd of students in Bihar state.
Japanese electric toilet symbols go global
Pictograms including one of a soggy bottom accepted as global standard.
Why English courts are opening in the EU
Other countries try to lure post-Brexit business overseas by hearing legal cases in English.
Michaelia Cash: Australia minister accused of 'sexist' threat
Michaelia Cash threatens to name female staffers "over which... rumours abound", prompting a backlash.
'I prayed to die' after FGM aged six, says victim
Hibo Wadere was a victim of female genital mutilation and talks about her experience.
iQiyi: 'China's Netflix' to list on US stock market
Baidu's iQiyi streaming platform has a growing user base but has yet to make a profit.
Takata airbag scandal: Australia recalls 2.3 million cars
Millions of vehicles have faulty Takata airbags, forcing one the nation's biggest consumer recalls.
Reality Check: Is Chinese an official language in Pakistan?
Media outlets in Pakistan said parliament had declared it to be one, but that's not quite what happened.
Five films compete for the best foreign language Oscar
What you need to know about the five movies competing for the best foreign language film Oscar.
How France hopes to help radicals escape jihadist net
A new strategy aims to tackle the influence of violent Islamist groups - but will it stop attacks?
Antony Wong: Hong Kong actor on looking for his father
Hong Kong actor Antony Wong considers his mixed-race heritage - and how it has shaped him.
Winter Olympics: Is window for US-N Korea peace closing?
A small window for diplomacy emerged during the "peace Olympics" in Pyeongchang, but it's closing fast.
Homeless students: Finding shelter outside the classroom
One in five students in Los Angeles face housing insecurity - so where are they living?
Jan Kuciak murder: Slovak PM makes cash reward appeal
Posing next to a million euros in cash, Robert Fico asked for information about Jan Kuciak's murder.
Meet the woman teaching others how to fight off sex attackers
Emily Moser was beaten up in an attempted rape. Now she teaches women self-defence. She says interest in classes has risen following revelations of sexual harassment in the US.
US-Mexico wall: Judge throws out legal challenge
Donald Trump's plans receive a boost from a judge he once berated for being of "Mexican heritage".
Skins: The TV show with an A-list alumni
How one hit E4 show of the 2000's has produced the Oscar nominees of today.
N Korea 'providing materials to Syria chemical weapons factories'
Pyongyang has been sending equipment to the country, media reports say, citing a UN report.
Police dog catches carjacker after wild chase in LA
Puskas, the eight-year-old police dog, required jaw surgery after tackling the fugitive.
Argentina Dirty War ex-general Luciano Menéndez dies at 90
The 90-year-old was sentenced to life for killing opponents of the 1970s brutal military regime.
Vandal destroys Washington DC traffic camera
Police believe these could be the people who attacked 11 traffic cameras in one day in Washington DC.
Kushner's security clearance downgraded
President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner's security clearance is downgraded, officials say.
Monica Lewsinsky: Clinton affair a gross abuse of power
Monica Lewinsky, who had an infamous affair with the president, reflects after the #MeToo movement.
Close Trump aide testifies in Russia probe
The White House communications director and ex-model has been called Mr Trump's closest confidante.
Europe freezes as 'Beast from the East' arrives
From the Italian ruins of Pompeii to the high German peaks, extreme cold and snowfall hits Europe.
Hitler's helper? Reichstag fire 85 years on
How an arson attack that burned down Germany's parliament building helped the Nazis take control.
Dormant life found in Earth's driest desert
Scientists investigate the microbes that survive in the South American desert on very little water.
Lion kills woman in South African private game reserve
Bystanders tried in vain to save the 22-year-old woman, who was attacked at a private game reserve.
Egypt's Sherine sentenced to prison over Nile joke
Egyptian pop star Sherine is facing six months in prison after a joke about the River Nile.
Amelia Earhart's stolen car found in Los Angeles
The 1932 vehicle once belonged to the pilot who mysteriously disappeared over the Pacific Ocean
US cuts Cambodia aid over crackdown
It comes after the country's opposition party was dissolved and its leader was jailed.
Saleh Muslim: Release of Syrian Kurdish leader angers Turkey
A prominent leader of Syria's Kurdish community has been released from detention in Prague.
Trudeau's son steals the show in India
You know when you're a kid and your parents keep making you pose for holiday photos? Well that's what Hadrien Trudeau's been having to do all week.
Denmark plans double punishment for ghetto crime
Danish police could use harsher methods in deprived areas with large immigrant communities.
Sridevi Kapoor news reports in India prompts online backlash
India's news media face backlash over graphics showing Sridevi in bathrooms to illustrate her death
Trump 'to name Brad Parscale as 2020 election campaign chief'
Brad Parscale joined the Trump Organization in 2011 as a digital media strategist
China's Xi Jinping: Extending president's rule 'would be farce'
A government critic tells the BBC why China's president should not be allowed to rule indefinitely.
Facebook Live murder: North Carolina man arrested
Prentis Robinson had just left a police station when he was fatally shot on Facebook Live.
Melania Trump mocked for 'positive social media' speech
US First Lady Melania Trump has been mocked online for her speech about 'positive' social media habits
Village votes to keep 'Hitler bell'
The controversial bell, embossed with a swastika and Adolf Hitler's name, will be kept as a memorial.
Mexico police officers sought over three missing Italians
The three Italians disappeared in Mexico on 31 January and local police are thought to be involved.
Papua New Guinea earthquake: At least 14 killed amid landslides
A 7.5-magnitude quake destroys buildings and causes mudslides in a remote region of Papua New Guinea.
German cities can ban older diesel cars to cut pollution
German cities will be able to ban older, more polluting vehicles from some areas in a landmark ruling.
Chancellor Merkel enters 'Germans only' food bank furore
The German leader criticises a charity's decision to bar foreigners from handouts.
Top Australian police officer quits over 'racist' comments
One of Australia's top police officers resigns after reportedly posting racist comments online.
'Case closed' in Bollywood star's death
Dubai police release the body of Bollywood star Sridevi to her family, saying investigations are complete.
China business crackdown: Who might be next?
After Beijing moved on the insurance and financial giant, others are likely to be worried.
Murdoch bid for Sky challenged by US giant
US TV giant Comcast makes a bid for Sky challenging an existing offer from Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox.
The Kashmir villagers fleeing bullets from two nations
Villagers along the border are fleeing from their homes amid shelling between India and Pakistan.
Canadians plead guilty over A$21m cocaine bust on Sydney ship
The pair admit hiding 95kg (210lb) of cocaine in a cruise ship cabin in one of Australia's largest seizures.
Florida school shooting: Officer Scot Peterson defends actions
Scot Peterson was branded a coward by President Trump for not confronting a school gunman.
How realistic are Libya's election plans?
Libyan politicians, the UN, and the EU are pushing for elections despite the country's chaos.
Vietnam War child finds father in America 45 years on
Toni Harrison was adopted from an orphanage in Vietnam and raised in the UK.
How to speak like Black Panther
The official language of fictional Wakanda is isiXhosa - also spoken in parts of South Africa.
How do you escape an abusive relationship when no one will listen?
Linet was beaten by her boyfriend but felt ashamed to tell anyone about it. Now the young Cuban is speaking out as a national campaign aims to end domestic violence.
The tunnels that house old Korans
Thousands of old copies of the Koran are buried in tunnels beneath a mountain in western Pakistan.
Still homeless six months after Harvey
Six months after Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, thousands are still rebuilding storm-ravaged homes.
Dramatic dog rescue captured on camera in Vancouver
A dog fell into icy waters after wandering out on a frozen lake in Vancouver, BC.
Playing Pig in Appalachia - a card game keeping a town alive
Every year, on the last Saturday in February at high noon, World Pig commences in Forbus.
Laura Babcock murder: Two men get consecutive life sentences
Dellen Millard and Mark Smich are already serving life sentences for another murder.
Inside an IDF counter-terror training exercise
The Israel Defense Forces' counter-terror unit is training how to respond to a hostage crisis.
Bill Cosby's daughter Ensa dies aged 44
She died from a kidney disease in Massachusetts on Friday, a family spokesman says.
South Africa: Ramaphosa stamps mark with cabinet reshuffle
The new South African president rejigs his cabinet and reappoints Nhlanhla Nene to finance minister.
Saudi king sacks military chiefs
The chief of staff is among those culled in a major shake-up while the war in Yemen continues.
Kevin Smith: Film director suffers 'massive' heart attack
The Clerks director says he "was filled with a sense of calm" and thought he was going to die.
Siberian blast: European scenes of ice and snow
From priests in a snowball fight at the Vatican City to icy scenes in Switzerland.
Florida school shooting: Trump says 'I'd have run in'
"I really believe I'd run in there even if I didn't have a weapon," the president told governors.
US storms: Flooding and tornadoes kill five people
Tornados were reported in Tennessee and Kentucky, with flooding affecting many US states.
Trump - I would have run into Florida school unarmed
The president says he would have tried to stop the gunman who killed 17 in a Florida school.
Supreme Court rejects Trump appeal over 'Dreamer' immigrants
The justices said they would not hear the case as no appeals court has yet ruled on the issue.
Brussels to force homeless into shelters during cold snap
Homeless people in Brussels could be detained overnight if they refuse shelter as a cold snap bites.
Russian activist in jail for giant duck protest
The duck is an anti-corruption symbol used by some Russian opposition activists.
Slovakia shocked by killing of journalist and partner
A contract killing is suspected as the journalist had been investigating alleged fraud.
Gus Kenworthy's dog adoption in South Korea sparks debate
Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy causes a stir online after adopting a puppy from a South Korean dog meat farm.
Ivanka Trump: 'I believe my father's denials' of sexual misconduct
Ms Trump claims the "right as a daughter to believe my father" when asked about misconduct reports.
Ng On-yee: Snooker's new world number one
Hong Kong's Ng On-yee is the first Asian to top the World Ladies Billiards and Snooker rankings.
China warns parents after boy filmed peeing in lift
A video of a Chinese boy urinating in a lift prompts calls for better education in the home.
Nigeria's 'new Chibok' - what we know
How did suspected Boko Haram militants manage to kidnap more than 100 girls from a school in Nigeria?
In pictures: European cities shiver in Siberian snow blast
Rome sees snow for the first time in six years while other cities also have freezing weather.
Rescued Middle East lions move into new S Africa home
Found abandoned in zoos in war-torn Syria and Iraq, the pair settle into a more hospitable habitat.
China censorship after Xi Jinping presidency extension proposal
Terms like "don't agree" and "re-election" are also banned after a proposal to keep Xi Jinping in office.
Putin orders Syria 'humanitarian pause'
Russia's President Putin orders a daily humanitarian pause in fighting in Eastern Ghouta enclave.
Saudi Arabia allows women to join military
Applications are open in several provinces for roles that do not appear to involve front-line combat.
Georgian boy runs away to the zoo, finds it closed
A lucky 10-year-old gets an annual pass to Tbilisi's zoo after travelling 130km on his own to get there.
Russian TV airs video game as Syria war footage
TV news tribute to Russia's armed forces uses a clip from a computer game.
Best pictures from the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games
Featuring beautiful composition and raw emotion.
Fugitive Chihuahua governor César Duarte's bison seized
César Duarte, who is known for his lavish lifestyle, kept bison, wild boar and llamas on his ranches.
Ancient Egyptian necropolis contains 'message from afterlife'
The newly discovered site, south of Cairo, is over 2,000 years old and will take years to excavate.
Bollywood star Sridevi Kapoor's death 'accidental drowning'
Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor died of accidental drowning, a Dubai forensic report says
Turkey's Erdogan in row over 'girl martyr' comment on TV
Turkey's leader sparks controversy after an exchange on TV with a sobbing girl in military uniform.
Syria war: New UN truce plea as deaths in Eastern Ghouta mount
The UN says a ceasefire agreed on Saturday must start now, as fresh air strikes hit a rebel enclave.
Hungary opposition delivers blow to PM Orban in town vote
Hungary's powerful PM Viktor Orban suffers a rare setback in a mayoral election.
K2: Climber Denis Urubko aborts 'suicidal' solo ascent
A Russo-Polish climber is going down K2 after breaking from his group to scale the peak solo.
Taiwan toilet paper panic: why is island caught short?
Island residents wipe shelves clean of the product as manufacturers warn of imminent price rises.
Badeshi: Only three people speak this 'extinct' language
Three old men in remote northern Pakistan are thought to be the very last Badeshi speakers.
Syria war: Eastern Ghouta after UN ceasefire resolution
A Syrian doctor in the enclave says despite the ceasefire resolution there is still some shelling.
K2: Fears for climber Denis Urubko after expedition row
A Russo-Polish climber is believed to have struck out on his own to reach the peak of K2.
Fighting female suicide in a country with a tragic record
How one former beauty queen made it her mission to reduce the rate of female suicide in her country.
Desperate search for missing Nigerians
Extra troops and planes are searching for 110 schoolgirls believed to have been seized by jihadists.
Michael McCormack: Ex-journalist becomes Australia deputy PM
Unlike his scandal-hit predecessor, Michael McCormack is relatively unknown despite one controversy.
'Baby factory' mystery: Thailand's surrogacy saga reaches uneasy end
The custody case of Mitsutoki Shigeta is one of the strangest to emerge from Asia's thriving industry.
Rare photographs that changed lives
Photographs by Lewis Hine that shook up early 20th-Century labour laws among those sold at US auction.
Italian election dominated by immigration debate
Fascist party Casa Pound may be small, but its anti-immigrant rhetoric is being echoed more widely.
The American who fled 'gay conversion' in Africa
A midnight taxi; an emergency flight home; a new life in New York. An ex-Muslim tells his story.
The blind MMA champion helping others defend themselves
When Ronald Dlamini went blind it ended his sporting career, but now he's training other blind people to protect themselves.
Sridevi: India mourns Bollywood superstar Sridevi dead at 54
Her body is due to be flown to Mumbai from Dubai, where she died on Saturday aged 54.
Florida school shooting: NRA 'doesn't back any ban'
The gun lobby's comments appear to go against President Trump's proposal to tighten gun controls.
Turkish women sentenced to death in Iraq for IS links
An Iraqi court sentences the 15 women to hang after finding them guilty of joining the jihadists.
Winter Olympics stats: Norway's record haul, Germany's golden Games and more
How taco nights, a 'no jerks' rule and team spirit helped Norway win a record number of medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
DR Congo protests: Protester killed in Kinshasa demonstration
Security forces used live bullets to disperse a demonstration by church groups.
Thousands attend Nemtsov memorial march in Moscow
Thousands of people have marched in Moscow in memory of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was shot dead in sight of the Kremlin in 2015.
'Big spike' in school threats after Florida shooting
Since the Florida attack, there has been a 'significant' spike in threats to US schools, say safety experts.
Jerusalem: Christianity's 'holiest site' closed in protest
Christian leaders shut Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, said to be Jesus's burial site.
Ivanka Trump: 'Like trying on someone's wedding band'
USA Olympic silver medal winner Lauren Gibbs lets President Trump's daughter Ivanka try her medal on.
Boy, 12, dies after falling from cliff in French ski resort of Avoriaz
The 12-year-old and his younger brother fell 500ft while skiing off-piste in the resort of Avoriaz.
Japan police question US tourist over severed head
Japanese police question an American man after a woman's severed head was found in his holiday flat.
Sridevi Kapoor fans pay tribute to 'great actress'
The Bollywood superstar featured in almost 300 films over five decades.
Saleh Muslim: Syrian Kurdish leader arrested in Prague
A prominent leader of Syria's Kurdish community is arrested in Prague on a Turkish warrant.
Syria war: Air strikes resume hours after UN approves ceasefire
Government forces bomb a rebel-held enclave near Damascus, hours after the UN called for a truce.
Xi Jinping's power play
China has proposed scrapping presidential limits. The BBC's Celia Hatton looks how it came about.
N Korea 'willing to hold US talks'
North Korea is willing to hold talks with the US, says general visiting South for end of Winter Olympics - South Korea
China proposes to let Xi Jinping extend presidency beyond 2023
The ruling Communist Party wants to scrap a two-term limit to keep Xi Jinping in office beyond 2023.
Sridevi 'paved way for Bollywood women'
Tributes are paid to Indian superstar Sridevi Kapoor, who has died of a heart attack aged 54.
Sridevi obituary: From Bollywood actress to Indian icon
During a career spanning five decades, Sridevi captivated India as a huge box office success.
The Czech spy who met Jeremy Corbyn
Rob Cameron travels to meet Jan Sarkocy, formerly Agent Dymic, who met the Labour MP in the 1980s.
Kim Yong-chol: Protests greet North Korean delegation to Olympics
The head of the delegation to the closing of the Winter Olympics is accused of a deadly 2010 attack.
Winter Olympics: IOC board recommends lifting Russia ban if no further doping violations
Russia should regain its Olympic status if there are no further doping violations at Pyeongchang 2018, the IOC executive board has recommended.
Populism and division at Latin America's polls
With two-thirds of Latin Americans due to vote in presidential elections this year change is afoot.
A white wedding during Ethiopia's Red Terror
Aynalem and Genet married each other during one of the bloodiest times in the country's history.
Trump-Russia: Democrats defend Russia inquiry in memo
A Republican report identified bias in an inquiry into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
Smile! Postcards from Afghanistan's furthest corner
Meet people in the most remote part of Afghanistan, and find out why they are smiling.
Florida school shooting: Where do US protests go from here?
Experts say the US is living through an "unprecedented era of resistance". So what comes next?
Turkish paper gives voice to disabled
Turkish newspaper gives voice and employment to people who have disabilities.
'How I joined the jihadis by mistake'
More than 300 people from Kosovo joined Islamist groups in Syria and Iraq - but not all of them are stereotypical jihadis.
Sridevi: Bollywood superstar dies at 54 of cardiac arrest
One of India's biggest film stars passes away after a cardiac arrest in Dubai, her family says.
Washington Prado Alava: Colombia extradites top drug suspect to US
He is accused of smuggling more than 250 tonnes of cocaine over the past decade.
Sheltering from the bombs in Eastern Ghouta
Rawaa has been living in a basement for months with around 75 others, mainly women and children.
Hair to stay: Australians celebrate the mullet
Fans of the mullet gather at an inaugural festival, celebrating the instantly recognisable haircut.
UN approves 30-day ceasefire in Syria
UN Security Council unanimously approves resolution demanding a 30-day ceasefire in Syria
Trump tax reform gives Buffett $29bn boost
Billionaire Warren Buffett says his conglomerate has been "delivered" billions by the US tax cuts.
Florida shooting: US airlines join other firms in dropping NRA
The school shooting in Florida has led to fresh calls for tougher gun controls in the US.
Johnny Hallyday estate: Bardot wades into France family row
The film legend urges Johnny Hallyday's widow to give some of his money to his older children.
Italy steps up security in major cities amid protests by rival activists
Demonstrators clash with riot police as far-right and anti-fascist groups take to the streets.
India groom killed in Odisha after wedding gift explodes
A man and his grandmother were killed when a parcel bomb disguised as a wedding gift exploded.
South Africa police station raid: Seven suspects shot dead
Seven people accused of killing South African police are killed in a shoot-out at a church.
Syria war: Air strikes in Eastern Ghouta 'kill 500'
On the seventh day of government bombing of a rebel enclave, the UN struggles to agree a ceasefire.
The BBC's John Simpson: How I became a Czech honeytrap target
The BBC's World Affairs editor says he "was getting in a bit deep" so he told the BBC, who brought in MI5.
Afghanistan: Soldiers killed in wave of attacks
More than 25 people, most of them from the army, have been killed in a wave of attacks.
Red Cross reveals 21 staff paid for sexual services
The humanitarian aid agency reveals 21 staff have left for sexual misconduct since 2015.
Re-drawing the real-life Black Panthers
The real Black Panthers - an artist is trying to give those still imprisoned a "presence on the outside".
Africans at the Winter Olympics: Inspirational - or glory-hunters?
A record number of Africans competed this year - but most of them live in the US and Europe.
Joanna Demafelis: Employer of Filipina maid found dead in freezer arrested
The employer of a Filipina maid who was found dead in a freezer is arrested in Lebanon.
Why do some Chinese funerals involve strippers?
Chinese authorities are once again cracking down on the practice which have existed for years.
How the Nile could see a 'water war'
A new dam on the river Nile could trigger the world's first war about water, writes Alastair Leithead.
Trump-Russia: Manafort 'paid European ex-politicians'
President Trump's ex-campaign chief paid ex-politicians to lobby for Ukraine, a new indictment says.
World Hacks: Putting your leftover pills back to work
An app in Greece is helping people donate their leftover drugs to those who can't afford to buy them.
'Groped by Holy Mosque guard during Hajj' in Mecca
A number of women have taken to social media to say they've been sexually assaulted during the Hajj pilgrimage.
Deaf Eritrean twins break barriers in fashion world
Deaf twin models Hermon and Heroda are trying to break barriers for people with disabilities in the fashion world.
Somalia al-Shabab: Deadly double car bombing near presidential palace
At least 18 people are dead after two large explosions, one of them at the presidential palace.
Nigerian president apologises for Boko Haram schoolgirl kidnap
President Buhari apologises for the suspected abductions, as parents say 100 remain missing.
How young conservatives view #NeverAgain
As Florida students lead calls for stricter gun laws, how do activists on the right see the movement?
White House barrier hit by vehicle, Secret Service says
A woman has been taken into custody after the crash, the Secret Service says
Steve Jobs: Apple founder's 1973 job application going on sale
The document is riddled with spelling errors and grammatical mistakes but could sell for $50,000.
US to open new embassy in Jerusalem in May
The Israeli prime minister hails the decision as "a great day for the people of Israel".
Trump-Russia: Ex-campaign aide Rick Gates pleads guilty
Rick Gates admits to lying to the FBI about work for the Ukrainian government and hiding his income.
Donald Tusk: UK Brexit plans 'pure illusion'
The European Council president says reports suggest the UK is still trying to cherry pick its Brexit deal.
Bullish Trump jokes about hiding his bald spot
The hair joke was one of several off-script moments as the president relished addressing supporters.
Rohingya villages destroyed 'to erase evidence'
Satellite images suggest more than 50 villages have been demolished, Human Rights Watch claims.
Do people agree with Kylie Jenner on the Snapchat update?
We asked young people what they thought about the Snapchat after Kylie Jenner said she was no longer a fan.
Doping whistleblower in Olympics warning
The IOC faces "the most important moment in its history" over whether it allows Russian athletes to parade with their national flag on Sunday.
Syria war: Who are Russia's shadowy Wagner mercenaries?
Russian Wagner group fighters have died in Syria - others have fought in Ukraine.
Twitter storm over Justin Trudeau's Bhangra dance in India
The Canadian prime minister took to the stage at Canada House in Delhi, but not everybody was a fan.
Florida inmate screams and thrashes at his execution
Eric Scott Branch was put to death over the rape and murder of a student in 1993.
China's 'hold your mother's hand' campaign
A photo of President Xi Jinping visiting his mother has inspired people to reach out to loved ones.
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City manager charged for wearing political ribbon
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been charged for wearing a political message, specifically a yellow ribbon, in breach of the FA's kit and advertising regulations.
World's fishing fleets mapped from orbit
Satellite tracking shows fishing's footprint on Earth is now over four times that of agriculture.
Trump: 'Armed school officer lacked courage'
The US President said Deputy Scot Peterson who failed to intervene in a mass shooting did "a poor job".
Trump criticises Florida shooting officer for 'poor job'
Mr Trump says an armed officer 'didn't have the courage' to intervene in last week's deadly shooting.
Stolen Degas painting Les Choristes found on a bus
The pastel artwork was taken more than eight years ago from the Musée Cantini in Marseille.
The Olympics delegate accused of masterminding deadly attacks
General Kim Yong-chol was accused of masterminding deadly attacks on the South.
US to launch 'largest' N Korea sanctions
Donald Trump says the US is launching the "largest ever" set of new sanctions against North Korea.
Two people shot dead near Zurich bank
Two people are shot dead outside a branch of the UBS bank in the Swiss city of Zurich, police say.
Armed teacher's fear? 'Missing and hitting a student'
Karl Donnelson from Colorado is armed and says he's ready to fire if an incident occurs in his school.
Brexit: EU leaders clash over financial impact of UK's departure
Germany and France warn of impact on efforts to tackle terrorism as nations clash over funding.
Barbara Alston: Singer with 1960s girl group The Crystals dies at 74
She recorded hits like Da Doo Ron Ron and He Hit Me with Phil Spector in the 1960s.
Mixed-race Joan of Arc draws abuse from French far-right
The Orléans public prosecutor is investigating racist tweets about a teenager set to play the heroine.
Kenya elephants: Operation to move big beasts begins
Wildlife officials in Kenya are relocating the beasts to get them away from a farming region.
India Kerala mob takes selfies while lynching man
Images of people taking selfies while watching the tied up man being lynched have horrified Indians.
How meat is recycled and sold to the poor
Ever wonder what happens to restaurant leftovers? In Manila, meat from rubbish tips is recycled.
One French woman in eight has been raped, study says
Four million women have been raped once in their lives, a major survey of abuse in France suggests.
'Stoned in the street' - life of Afghan women footballers
Afghanistan women's coach Kelly Lindsey tells the BBC about the "unique" nature of a job which means all matches and training camps are held overseas.
Barnaby Joyce: Battles over dogs and dual citizenship
From Johnny Depp's dogs to dual citizenship, the Australian politician has seen his fair share of battles.
Children 'forced to watch rape' in S Sudan
UN investigators say they have evidence that 40 senior officials could be responsible for war crimes.
Winter Olympics 2018: Ivanka Trump arrives for closing ceremony
The first daughter is leading a US delegation to the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics.
Florida school shooting: Armed officer 'did not confront killer'
An armed deputy stood outside the building as the Florida shooting took place, officials say.
Barnaby Joyce: Scandal-hit Australia deputy PM to resign
One of Australia's most colourful political figures, Barnaby Joyce will quit as the country's deputy PM.
Policeman dies in Bilbao v Spartak clashes
A police officer suffers a heart attack amid violence in Spain before the Europa League tie.
Trump-Russia: New charges for Paul Manafort and Rick Gates
Mr Manafort and Mr Gates allegedly conspired to hide more than $30m from tax officials.
Syria war: Russia says no agreement on ceasefire resolution
The UN Security Council fails to agree a ceasefire as the death toll in a rebel enclave passes 400.
Argentina foils diplomatic luggage cocaine plot
Arrests are made in Argentina after 400kg of cocaine was found in Russian diplomatic luggage.
Dutch MPs vote to recognise disputed Armenian 'genocide'
Dutch MPs recognise the mass killing of Armenians by Ottoman Turks in 1915 as "genocide", angering Turkey.
Tina Fontaine: Raymond Cormier not guilty of Red River murder
The Canadian schoolgirl's death spurred calls for an inquiry into dead and missing indigenous women.
India PM Modi finally sees Canada's Trudeau
Narendra Modi met his Canadian counterpart nearly a week after he arrived in India.
'Fishing continued' even after East China sea oil spill
Satellite images and data obtained by a BBC investigation show that fishing continued for days in East China Sea even after the massive oil spill
Weinstein sorry for using Streep and Lawrence to ward off lawsuit
The disgraced movie mogul apologises after his lawyers quoted Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lawrence.
Execution stay for cancer-hit Alabama inmate with damaged veins
Doyle Lee Hamm said his veins were too damaged from cancer and past drug use for a lethal injection.
Florida armed school guard 'never went in'
The guard protecting the Florida school hit by a deadly shooting did not go in, a sheriff confirms.
NRA and Florida: Seven things Wayne LaPierre blames after shooting
European socialists, the mainstream media and the FBI are on Wayne LaPierre's list. Guns are not.
Syria war: Children struggle to survive in Eastern Ghouta
This is the cost of five days of relentless air strikes for children in Eastern Ghouta, Syria.
World's longest glass bridge visited by thousands daily
Chinese tourists celebrate the new lunar year by walking across the world's longest glass bridge.
Syrian refugees in the UK: 'We've lost nothing but our country'
This family is among 10,000 Syrian refugees settled in the UK. But they left many more behind.
Sipping acidic fruit teas can wear away teeth, says study
Even unsweetened drinks are acidic and should not be drunk between meals, researchers say.
Leslie Nope: NRA under fire for Parks and Rec gif
When the NRA posted a gif of TV show Parks and Recreation series creator Michael Schur was displeased.
Africa's week in pictures: 16-22 February 2018
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
Nationalism in heart of Europe needles EU
Alarm over migrants fuels resurgent nationalism in Central Europe, Jenny Hill reports.
The low-cost mini satellites bringing mobile to the world
Billions of people still have no access to mobile services, but nano-satellites could change this.
Quiz: And Salma's joke was... what?
7 days quiz: It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?
N650m fraud: EFCC rejects ex-FCT minister, Jumoke Akinjide̢۪s settlement terms
Today, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) opened its case against a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Jumoke Akinjide , who was charged with an alleged fraud of N650m. The anti-graft agency called its first witness in the case, after rejecting the proposal by the ex-minister and her co-defendants to settle the case out of court. Counsel for the EFCC, Mr. Nnaemeka Omewa, told the court that as the settlement terms proposed by the defendants did not comply with the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act on plea bargain and the anti-graft agency was opting for full trial.
OAP Freeze criticizes Black Panther movie -"The overhyped movie is neither promoting black culture nor adding any significant value to us"
Black Panther is the most talked about movie at the moment with lots of positive reviews, but, as expected, there are also negatives reviews. OAP Freeze is one of those who has a thing against the movie. The radio host believes the movies doesn't add any significant value to Black people. Above all, he explained it isn't black people who will be making money from the movie, but the White producer and financier. He wrote: "She is right, the overhyped movie is neither promoting black culture nor adding any significant value to us... They are using our sentiments to cash in, while the real money makers are the producers, the marketers and the financier..... and they ain’t us! ~FRZ. #FreeTheSheeple "
Photos: US-based Nigerian lady with deformed teeth shows off the incredible transformation after dental surgery
Dallas-based Nigerian lady, Folasade was all smiles as she showed off the result of one year and six months of dedicated dental reconstruction. More photos below...
Photos:Â President Buhari meets with Olusegun Obasanjo, Ayo Fayose, others in Abuja
A meeting of the Council of State presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari is currently holding inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Although, all living past Presidents and Heads of Government are members of the Council, former President Goodluck Jonathan, former President Shehu Shagari and former military dictator, Ibrahim Babangida are absent. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.) and Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), are however attending the meeting which is the third of such under Buhari. The meeting, which began at 11:05am, is also being attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Senate President Bukola Saraki. Gowon and a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Uwais, said the opening prayer. Before the meeting started, President Buhari had gone round the Council Chambers to shake hands with his visitors. The governors in attendance are those of Sokoto, Delta, Adamawa, Imo, Benue, Lagos, Nasarawa, Abia, Bauchi, Jiga
Man reportedly abandons visually impaired wife in Port Harcourt, absconds with their daughter and maid
A man named Emeka Idika has reportedly abandoned his visually impaired wife in Port Harcourt, and absconded with their maid and only child, a daughter, leaving her stranded with no source of income to pay her bills or rent of their home. She's now crying out to kind hearted Nigerians to assist her. Read what one Ifeanyi Calistus shared via Facebook about her story below. VISUALLY IMPAIRED MOTHER OF ONE CRY OUT FOR HELP. Her name is Margret Uko Ekanem. She is totally blind. Age -- 34. She has a National Diploma in Mass Communication. A native of Akwaibom State but resides in Portharcourt. The whole Odessy started in 2009 while she was doing her one year internship with a media house in Poryharcourt. Her path crossed with that of Emeka Idika -- A media Practitioner himself. The relationship led to marriage which was formalised on the 19th of May 2012 in a court registry here in Portharcourt. The Union was blessed with a bouncing baby girl ---- Divine by name. Emeka Idika perc
Photos: See the rare moment President Buhari came face to face with one of his worst critics, Governor Fayose
President Buhari was all smiles when he received one of his administration's critics, Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose at the state house for the Council of State Meeting. Fayose is well known for his strong stance against the Buhari led government. President Buhari received Fayose, other governors and former presidents and military leaders at the state house for the Council of State meeting. This is the third time Buhari had hosted the meeting of the council that has all living former Presidents and Heads of Government as members since he assumed office in 2015.
Rihanna becomes the first-ever artist to earn eight number ones from one album in the history of Billboard
Rihanna has become the first-ever artist to earn eight number ones from one album in the history of Billboard’s Dance Club Song chart. Her ‘Anti’ album was first launched in 2016, but it’s still making waves in the music industry, with ‘Consideration’ becoming the latest track to soar to the top of the charts. ‘Anti’s record-breaking run actually began back on April 23, 2016, when ‘Work’ went to the top. The run of eight Dance Club Songs No. 1s from ANTI began on April 23, 2016, with the coronation of "Work," featuring Drake. During the set's span of leaders, she's added two No. 1s not on the set: "This Is What You Came For," by Calvin Harris featuring Rihanna, which posted a two-week reign on July 9 and July 16, 2016, and "Wild Thoughts," by DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller, which topped the Aug. 26, 2017-dated chart. Rihanna's Eight No. 1s from ANTI on Dance Club Songs Title, Date Reached No. 1 "Work,"
Gumsu Abacha shares photos of all her brothers
Gumsu Abacha-Fadil, daughter of former military Head of State, posted the photo collage on IG.
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez pack on the PDA after his father ties the knot in Jamaica (photos)
Lovebirds, Justin Bieber, 23, and Selena Gomez, 25, looked like they were the ones getting married in Jamaica instead of Justin's father Jeremy Bieber and his girlfriend, Chelsey Rebelo. The couple packed on the PDA during the wedding reception in Montego Bay on Monday. They were spotted kissing and cuddling as they stole private moments away from the other wedding guests. The wedding was reportedly an intimate affair with only 30 guests. During the party guests slipped into beachwear as they lounged at a resort soaking up the sun and sipping cocktails. Bieber and Selena joined the guests to change from the pink outfits they wore for the official ceremony into beachwear. See photos below.