Abounding Opportunities

Archaeologists say recently discovered items in Sydney can be traced to London's River Thames.

Nigerian senator salary calculator: How do you compare?

Compare your pay to Nigerian senators, who are entitled to $37,500 a month each for expenses.

The country where the British are blamed for everything

Conspiracy theories in Afghanistan often have a distinctive feature - it's foreigners, and especially the British, who are cast in the role of the villain.

India's Gorakhpur hospital: The night the children died

Did lack of oxygen really cause the deaths of 30 children in one night at an Indian hospital?

The 83-year-old lingerie model with a powerful message about ageing

This 83-year-old, who's thought to be the world’s oldest lingerie model, has a powerful message about ageing.

Skripal poisoning: Russian diplomats leave Washington

Expelled Russian diplomats leave their embassy in Washington to fly home.

Syria war: 'Deal struck' to take critically injured out of Douma

Reports say the critically injured will be allowed to leave Douma under a deal brokered by Russia.

Mali jihadist faces war crimes charges at International Criminal Court

Mali handed the suspect over to the International Criminal Court in the Hague.

In pictures: Christians celebrate Easter around the world

Pictures from around the world capture Christians celebrating Easter, their Holiest time of year.

Mount Everest: Sherpa to attempt record 22nd climb

Nepali Kami Rita Sherpa, 48, is hoping to break the record for most successful climbs of Everest.

French fairground ride hurls man to death

A rotating carousel crashes to the ground in a town north of Lyon, leaving four more people injured.

Sri Lankan navy refloats WW2 ship

The British SS Sagaing, bombed in a Japanese air strike 75 years ago, is returned to the surface.

Rhino census in India's Kaziranga park counts 12 more

A census suggests that one-horn rhino numbers have increased by 12 to 2,413 in the national park.

Donald Trump steps up attacks on Amazon

The president accuses the online retail giant of scamming the US Postal Service.

Spy poisoning: UK plays down Russia complaint at plane search

The UK says the search of an Aeroflot plane at Heathrow was routine - illegal says Russia.

French armed officers spark Italy migrant centre row

Italy reacts angrily as customs officers enter a migrant centre to carry out a urine test.

Yemen war: Fire damages World Food Programme warehouses

Supplies critical to the humanitarian aid effort have been destroyed, the World Food Programme says.

Indian lowest-caste Dalit man killed 'for owning horse'

The low-caste victim was reportedly warned by neighbours not to ride the horse, a status symbol.

Office lunch theft: the internet reacts

One man and the disappearance of his shrimp fried rice led to many people sharing food theft stories

Tesla in fatal California crash was on Autopilot

The company says a Model X vehicle involved in a fatal crash in the US was in Autopilot mode.

Spy poisoning: Russia expels more UK diplomats

Britain is told a total of more than 50 diplomats must leave over the nerve agent poisoning row.

Inside train used by Kim Jong-un to travel to China

On his first known foreign trip, newly released footage shows Kim meeting with Xi Jinping on his train.

Alton Sterling: Cop dismissed over deadly Baton Rouge shooting

The white Louisiana officer - and a colleague who has been suspended - face no criminal charges.

Lake Chad: Can the vanishing lake be saved?

It's been shrinking fast, but could a plan to divert water to one of Africa's largest lakes stop it disappearing?

In pictures: The churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia

Ahead of Easter, the BBC's Frank Gardner's visit the churches of Ethiopia.

Breaking the period taboo in Pakistan

Wasma Imran and Mahin Khan founded the Recircle Cup, to help those who cannot afford sanitary towels in Pakistan.

The men who had millions of lives in their hands

How do the families of generals who sent men into battle commemorate World War One?

Costa Rica polls: 'People hate us, we might move to Spain'

A Costa Rican couple talks about their fears ahead of polls dominated by the issue of same-sex marriage .

The country where children fear election time

Parents in Sierra Leone have been warned to take extra care of their children this election period as it's feared they could be ritually killed.

Week in pictures: 24 - 30 March 2018

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

Prince Laurent: €46,000 blow for Belgium's 'cursed prince'

Prince Laurent defended his allowance as "the price of my life, which is largely behind me now".

North Korea sanctions: UN blacklists shipping firms

It is the UN's largest ever package of designated penalties against Pyongyang.

Iowa man wins legal battle to say hometown stinks

A judge rules Sibley cannot threaten to sue Josh Harms for criticising the town's "rancid" stench.

Mauritania court gives toughest sentence for slave owners

A man and a woman are sentenced in a country where slavery is widespread and convictions rare.

Police shot unarmed US man '7 times in back'

Stephon Clark was shot a total of eight times in the night-time confrontation in California.

Schwarzenegger has heart surgery

Arnold Schwarzenegger undergoes emergency open heart surgery in Los Angeles

Ronaldo statue: Sculptor Emanuel Santos takes another shot at bust

Emanuel Santos creates a second statue one year on to silence critics who ridiculed his work.

Texas woman jailed for five years for 'accidental' voter fraud

Crystal Mason, 43, said she did not know she was legally barred from casting a ballot in 2016.

Kosovo security chiefs sacked after six Turks deported

There is fury in Kosovo after six alleged opponents of the Turkish president were sent back.

Parkland student David Hogg rejects Fox News host's apology

David Hogg accuses presenter Laura Ingraham of "mudslinging at children" after she taunted him.

Noor Salman: Pulse nightclub shooter's widow not guilty

Widow of gunman who killed 49 people at Pulse nightclub in Florida two years ago is found not guilty of helping him

Vatican: Pope did not say there is no hell

A top Italian daily did not accurately quote Pope Francis, the Vatican says.

Scammers impersonate French first lady Brigitte Macron

France's first lady files a complaint after email fraudsters impersonate her to request favours.

Lindsay Lohan loses GTA V privacy case appeal

The actress fails to convince judges that a character in the game was based on her.

Syria war: Turkey's Erdogan rejects French mediation offer

President Emmanuel Macron had proposed a dialogue with Kurdish fighters in north Syria.

Kim Jong-un visit: What else crosses the China-North Korea border?

Kim Jong-un's trip across the China-North Korea border to see Xi Jinping was notable for its rarity. Reality Check looks what passes across the border more regularly.

China's 'Jack the Ripper', Gao Chengyong, sentenced to death

Gao Chengyong was found guilty of the gruesome murders of 11 women and girls over 14 years.

Test-launch footage of Russian ballistic missile Satan 2

Russia's President Putin claims it can penetrate any defence shield.

Spy poisoning: Russia expels 'unfriendly' Western diplomats

Moscow expels diplomats from "unfriendly" Western countries amid row over ex-spy poisoning in the UK.

Coffee sold in California must carry cancer warning, judge rules

Coffee sellers in California must warn customers about the chemical acrylamide, a state court rules.

Russia state of emergency as toxic dump fumes hit town near Moscow

Thousands of Volokolamsk residents had protested over foul air from a landfill site.

Facebook 'ugly truth' growth memo haunts firm

The firm denies it believes that growth at all costs is "good" even if it leads to deaths.

NZ seniors' group hits back at 'elderly driver' plates

Lobby group says older drivers are being 'singled out' by E-plates idea.

Grace Mugabe's farm invaded by Zimbabwe gold diggers

Zimbabwe's former first lady reports to the police that 400 illegal gold panners invade her farm.

Colombian church donates 250,000 communion wafers to Venezuela

A Colombian church donates thousands of communion wafers to Venezuela amid a shortage of flour.

The South Korean rock band returning to perform in Pyongyang

When rock band YB were in North Korea 16 years ago, their performance moved some concert-goers to tears.

Myanmar's Rohingya stuck in Bangladesh's 'no man's land'

Thousands of Rohingya Muslims are living on a small strip of land between Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Obituary: Johan van Hulst, the teacher who saved Jewish children

Johan van Hulst, who has died aged 107, saved children from the Nazis but wished he could have done more.

The teenager sentenced to 241 years in prison

A man who committed a brutal robbery as a teenager will be in prison until he dies. Is that fair?

Colorado senator explains white privilege to colleagues

Irene Aguilar speaks as lawmakers debate a bill to allow business-owners to pre-emptively shoot intruders.

Turning bread into beer to fight food waste

This Vienna food shop is tackling food waste by turning inedible leftovers into something drinkable.

Lagos street dancers go viral after Rihanna retweet

These Lagos street children went viral after Rihanna, Naomi Campbell and P Diddy shared their videos.

Alligator 'gender reveal party' causes controversy

Family reveal baby's gender using their pet alligator and a watermelon, prompting concerns over safety.

Industry ferment: US wine industry crushed over tariffs

What the wine industry tells us about US-China trade tensions.

Papua New Guinea earthquake: Strong shallow tremor off New Britain island

A tsunami is forecast after a shallow magnitude 6.9 earthquake near New Britain island.

Mattis to Bolton: I hear you're the devil incarnate

The US defence secretary cracks a joke as he meets Donald Trump's new national security adviser.

Stormy Daniels loses bid for early Trump testimony on her sex claims

Stormy Daniels wanted the president to speak on oath about an alleged "hush agreement".

Russia expels US diplomats in tit-for-tat

Moscow kicks out 60 diplomats and closes St Petersburg consulate in response to US action over spy poisoning.

Pope Francis gives ride to boy with Down's syndrome

The 12-year-old joined Pope Francis for a ride around St Peter's Square on the popemobile.

Gunmen 'abduct mayor of Tripoli Abdelraouf Beitelmal'

Some government officials insist he is in custody and being interrogated.

Australia coach quits over cheating scandal

Darren Lehmann is to quit as Australia head coach at the end of the current Test series against South Africa amid the ball-tampering scandal.

Uganda newspaper's 'wine for abuse stories' contest angers readers

Ugandan newspaper apologises for offering the chance to win a bottle of wine for victims' stories.

Trèbes attack: Vegan activist in court over butcher post

The woman is alleged to have said on Facebook she had "zero compassion" for a terror attack victim.

China singer denied bank account because he’s blind

The bank said he was deemed to be "a person without capacity for civil conduct".

Russian spy: Yulia Skripal 'improving rapidly'

Yulia Skripal is no longer in a critical condition after the Salisbury poisoning, the hospital says.

Sarkozy 'to face corruption trial'

French ex-President Sarkozy to face trial for corruption, days after charges in separate Libya funds case, media say

Trump calls to congratulate TV's Roseanne

The White House confirms the US president called the TV star following her popular sitcom's return.

Australian ball-tampering: Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft apologise

Former Australia captain Steve Smith breaks down in tears as he apologises for his part in the ball-tampering scandal.

Trump attacks Amazon for paying 'little or no taxes'

As well as its tax record, President Trump launches into Amazon for destroying retail jobs.

VW to buy back cars hit by German city diesel bans

Volkswagen says it will buy back new or nearly new diesel cars affected by diesel bans in German cities

Barclays pays $2bn to settle US fraud case

The US had sued the bank for alleged fraud over the sale of mortgage-backed securities.

California car cliff plunge kills US family

The family of eight are all believed to have died after their vehicle drove off a California cliff.

PAOK Salonika: Gun incident sees Greek club's president banned

PAOK Salonika's president is banned for three years for coming onto the pitch with a gun during a Greek top-flight game against AEK Athens.

David Shulkin: Sacked secretary in parting shot at Trump

David Shulkin says Washington's environment is "so toxic, chaotic, disrespectful and subversive".

Up close: The moment a cheetah joined a safari

Britton Hayes was on safari with his step uncle in Tanzania when a cheetah entered the vehicle.

Germany migrants: Plans to keep asylum seekers in 'anchor centres'

The controversial plan will see asylum seekers kept in centres until their requests are processed.

Czechs consider national anthem update

Olympic Committee launches new arrangements to mark state's 100th anniversary.

Thai beach from Leonardo DiCaprio film to close temporarily

Maya Beach has become environmentally damaged as a result of too many tourists.

'Fake' India journalists held in Australia over human trafficking

The nine travellers with false documents said they had arrived to cover the Commonwealth Games.

Sean Penn's debut novel is trashed by critics

Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff is about a contract killer for hire and not everyone is a fan.

Egypt election: Sisi 'set to win second term as president'

The president has won almost 92% of the 25 million votes counted so far, state media report.

Driver tries to ram group of French soldiers

A driver is on the run after trying to ram his car into a group of soldiers out jogging near barracks in southeast France.

The incredible journey of a camera lost at sea

School children found the camera in perfect working order - fully charged with pictures intact.

Islamic State and the kidnap of Nigerian schoolgirls from Dapchi

The BBC's Tomi Oladipo looks at the links between the Islamic State group and Nigeria's militants following the Dapchi abductions.

North and South Korea set date for leaders' summit

Next month's summit between the two Koreas will be the first to be held in more than a decade.

'Lost' film predicting rise of Nazism returns to screen

A 1924 silent movie rediscovered in a Paris flea market is back in cinemas after a restoration campaign, reports the BBC's Bethany Bell in Vienna.

Does Justin Trudeau apologise too much?

The PM has outdone other Canadian leaders when it comes to issuing mea culpas for historic wrongs.

Cycling the length of the Dakota Access pipeline

Martin Eberlen's images of those who live and work along the controversial route that transports oil across four US states.

Carnival Cruise offers teen free trip for Snapchat handle

The cruise line showed up at a Virginia teenager's door to bid on his Snapchat handle, @CarnivalCruise.

Inxeba wins South Africa film award despite ban attempt

Traditional leaders were furious at the film's portrayal of gay love within a Xhosa cultural initiation.

Miguna Miguna : Kenya opposition figure deported again

Miguna Miguna had been held at Nairobi airport since Monday amid an ongoing citizenship row.

Malala returns to Pakistan after six years

The Nobel Peace Prize winner was shot and injured by the Taliban in 2012 for daring to go to school.

Trump picks his doctor to replace Shulkin as veterans secretary

Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson, the White House doctor, is nominated to replace David Shulkin.

Man has 'world's worst' super-gonorrhoea

It is the first ever case that is resistant to the main antibiotic treatment.

Silent march in Paris after 'anti-Semitic' murder

Mireille Knoll, who escaped the mass deportations from France in WW2, was killed in her flat.

Aziza Oubaita on the fight of her life

This 46-year-old French flyweight boxer has successfully recovered from a heart transplant.

Spain police recover artefacts looted by IS in Libya

Two people are arrested accused of buying and selling the ancient objects looted from Libya.

Julian Assange has internet cut at Ecuadorian embassy in London

Ecuador says the move is to prevent the WikiLeaks founder from interfering in other countries' affairs.

Ireland's abortion referendum to be held on 25 May

Ireland's referendum on amending its abortion laws will be held on 25 May.

Houston officer kills unarmed man walking with trousers down

Video shows Danny Ray Thomas, 34, walking towards police before he is shot once in the chest.

Trump keen to meet Kim after 'successful' China talks

The US president gives a positive reaction to the North Korean leader meeting China's president.

Poland signs $4.75bn deal to buy US Patriot missiles

The largest weapons contract in Poland's history is likely to trigger strong criticism from Russia.

For Parkland students, high profiles bring wave of personal attacks

As Parkland shooting survivors pursue gun control, they are facing a new challenge - vindictive personal smears.

Madrid police dogs get 'Mozart effect' music therapy

Madrid's police dogs will get music therapy after a refurbishment to their living facilities.

Alexandre Bissonnette pleads guilty to Quebec mosque attack

Alexandre Bissonnette, 28, admits six counts of murder and six of attempted murder.

Clara Ponsati: Arrested Catalan politician released on bail

Clara Ponsati is being sought by Spanish authorities over her role in the Catalan independence referendum.

Australia bans cricketers over cheating

Captain Steve Smith and vice-skipper David Warner are banned for a year by Cricket Australia over their recent ball-tampering.

Adea Shabani: Body of missing actress 'found' in California

The body was discovered hundreds of miles from the Hollywood home of the 25-year-old missing woman.

Ireland to get first official nude beach

Hawk Cliff in Dalkey, south Dublin will officially welcome nude bathers from April.

Did lottery win teen choose wisely?

Charlie Lagarde took C$1,000 a week for life, rather than a C$1m lump sum, after winning a lottery.

Former Disney star Caroline Sunshine joins Trump's press office

Caroline Sunshine, who starred in the Shake It Up TV series, will work in Mr Trump's press office.

Stormy Daniels seeks Trump testimony on her sex claims

Stormy Daniels wants the president to testify about whether he was aware of a "hush agreement".

Paris ceremony for police officer Arnaud Beltrame

Lt Col Arnaud Beltrame, 44, offered himself in exchange for a hostage in an Islamist attack.

Stephon Clark's brother storms Sacramento council meeting

The brother of shooting victim Stephon Clark and others disrupt a Sacramento city council meeting.

Abiy Ahmed named as head of Ethiopia's EPRDF ruling coalition

Abiy Ahmed's election paves the way for him to become the country's prime minister.

Florida shooting survivor: Befriending killer wouldn't stop murder

"The idea that we are to blame, even implicitly, for the murders of our friends and teachers is a slap in the face."

Ecuador searches for reporters kidnapped in border area

Two journalists and their driver were seized near the Colombian border, where guerrillas are active.

Vicky Momberg: South African estate agent jailed for racist abuse

Vicky Momberg becomes the first person in South Africa to be jailed for racist abuse.

Russia Kemerovo fire: First funerals take place

A national day of mourning is also being held for the 64 people, many of them children, who died.

Syria war: Troops mass around last rebel town in Eastern Ghouta

Rebels in Douma have reportedly been given a deadline to leave, but they want to disarm and stay.

Spy poisoning: Russian media accuse West of 'crusade'

Russian media have reacted with sarcasm and anger to the mass expulsion of diplomats from the US, Canada and some European states.

Win Myint elected new Myanmar president

The close aide of de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi takes over after his predecessor resigned.

China confirms Kim Jong-un visit

After days of speculation, China's news agency confirms North Korea's Kim Jong-un has visited China.

Fired Vancouver waiter case: Are the French really rude?

A waiter accused of bad behaviour in Canada revives a long-standing stereotype.

Spy poisoning: 'I would really like to know how they are'

Viktoria Skripal, the niece of the poisoned Russian spy, Sergei Skripal, told the BBC she hopes a miracle will happen.

Brazilian sports reporters tackle on-air groping

A group of female sports journalists in Brazil launch a campaign against sexual harassment as they work.

Nearly a million watch cat stuck up pole

A cat was stranded on a power line for three days, in an ordeal broadcast to hundreds of thousands.

Australia ball-tampering: Steve Smith, David Warner, Cameron Bancroft sent home

Cricket Australia sends captain Steve Smith, vice-captain David Warner and batsman Cameron Bancroft home from South Africa.

Russia fire: Protester spoke on the phone to dying wife

Demonstrators in Kemerovo are angry and upset at Russian officials over a fire that killed dozens of people.

JWST: Hubble 'successor' faces new delay

The James Webb Space Telescope will not now be launched until "approximately May 2020".

France to lower school starting age from six to three

The reduction, from six, will give France one of the lowest school starting ages in Europe.

William Strampel: Michigan supervisor of Larry Nassar arrested

William Strampel is accused of storing nude photos of students and grabbing the buttocks of others.

Kemerovo fire: Who are the victims in the Russia leisure centre blaze?

Relatives tell of loved-ones lost in the fire at the Winter Cherry leisure centre in the Siberian city of Kemerovo.

Twenty million Indians apply for 100,000 railway jobs

The number of applicants is expected to rise as the deadline for applications will end on Saturday.

Kemerovo fire damage seen from inside gutted mall

Russia's Investigative Committee shows its workers in the fire-gutted leisure complex in Siberia.

When is a diplomat really just a spy?

A security expert explains the blurry line between official and unofficial embassy business.

Jacqueline Woodson: US teen author wins $600,000 Astrid Lindgren prize

Jacqueline Woodson picks up the prestigious - and highly lucrative - Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.

Why bear cubs are spending longer with their mothers

Hunting pressures mean brown bear cubs now spend an extra year with their mothers, say scientists.

Argentine government mocked over heterosexuality tweet

The tweet by the office of human rights called for heterosexuality to be "made visible".

Kemerovo fire: Crowds direct fury at Putin

Protesters have taken to the streets after a leisure complex fire killed scores.

Uber barred from resuming Arizona self-drive trial

Arizona's governor says he was disturbed and alarmed by video footage of a fatal accident.

Olivia de Havilland: Acting legend loses court battle over TV drama Feud

The legendary Gone with the Wind actress "does not own history", a California appeal court rules.

Mai Khoi: Vietnam detains activist singer after Europe tour

Mai Khoi, who met Barack Obama in 2016, was detained after flying home to Hanoi, her husband says.

Census 2020: US adds controversial citizenship question

Opponents fear the question on the 2020 census could be used to target undocumented migrants.

Stephane Audran: French actress dies at 85

She won a Bafta for best actress in 1974 and appeared in Brideshead Revisited on British TV.

This 98-year-old sports mascot nun is captivating Americans

Sister Jean is the chaplain for basketball team Loyola-Chicago and people love her.

Russia and the West - Eurovision-style score-keeping or Cold War?

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg on the Russian reaction to many countries expelling diplomats after the poisoning of Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the UK.

Nelson Mandela's golden hand casts sell for $10m in bitcoin

A South African businessman has sold the four casts to a crypto-currency company based in Canada.

Porn stars call for respect after spate of deaths

The deaths of five young women in the space of three months has shocked the porn industry.

Air New Zealand calls for drone legislation after near miss

The drone came so close it was almost sucked into the plane's engine, says the airline.

Tiangong-1: Chinese space station may hit Earth 'in days'

The defunct station is hurtling towards Earth but chances of it crashing in your garden are slim.

Keith Raniere: Leader of Nxivm group charged with sex trafficking

Keith Raniere, the leader of a US self-help group, is detained in Mexico and charged with sex trafficking.

Justin Trudeau apologises for Canada Tsilhqot'in hangings

Justin Trudeau apologises for the hanging of indigenous Tsilhqot'in leaders by British colonial authorities.

Eastern Ghouta: Saying goodbye to 'hell on earth'

Thousands of rebels and civilians are bussed from Eastern Ghouta under a deal with Syria's government.

Did Martin Luther King predict his own death?

Fifty years ago, the civil rights leader gave his final speech. Did he conclude by predicting his assassination?

Lindi Ortega: 'Music helps me cope with body dysmorphic disorder'

Country singer Lindi Ortega says performing on stage helped her confront a debilitating condition.

Linda Brown, centre of Brown v Board civil rights case, dies

Linda Brown was 9 when she was denied entry to a white school, becoming focus of Supreme Court case.

Actor Anthony Wong finds family who never knew him, after BBC report

Anthony Wong, an award winning actor, had spent decades looking for traces of his British father.

Cold War: How do Russia tensions compare to Soviet era?

Rising tensions between Russia and the West have raised the spectre of the Cold War. So what was it?

James Packer: Resignation puts focus on 'high-flier' mental health

James Packer's decision to resign from his company and seek help is uncommon among business leaders.

Brazil's female sports reporters call time on sexual harassment

More than 50 Brazilian female sports reporters speak out after suffering sexism and on-air groping.

Yuri Gagarin: First man in space

It's 50 years since the death of Yuri Gagarin, the Russian Cosmonaut who was the first man to travel into space.

DR Congo massacre: 'My daughter was slashed with a machete'

BBC Africa editor Fergal Keane visits the site of a gruesome massacre in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

'North Korean train' in Beijing fuels rumours of Kim Jong-un visit

A train identified as North Korean arrives, fuelling rumours its leader is on board.

Stormy Daniels: White House 'strongly' denies Trump's alleged affair

Deputy press secretary Raj Shah said the president denies the affair with Stormy Daniels.

Kemerovo mall fire: How party turned into nightmare

Survivors tell the BBC how they fled the leisure complex fire in Siberia.

Paris murder of woman, 85, investigated as 'anti-Semitic'

Mireille Knoll, who escaped the Vel d'Hiv round up of Jews in Paris in WW2, was killed in her flat.

Rapper attacks 'racist' Heineken ad

The US star says he believes some companies are purposely putting out "racist ads" for more views.

Fired Vancouver waiter: I'm not rude, just French

A waiter claims discrimination against his French culture after being fired for "rude" behaviour.

Facebook faces Federal Trade Commission privacy inquiry

Facebook's stock price plunges as a federal agency investigates if it broke laws data security laws.

Rhino census begins in India's Kaziranga National Park

More than 40 elephants are being used to help count the park's one-horned rhinoceros population.

José Filomeno dos Santos named suspect in $500m fraud case

José Filomeno dos Santos is barred from leaving the country, Angola's deputy attorney general says.

Marvia Malik - Pakistan TV airs first transgender anchor

Marvia Malik, a journalism graduate, told the BBC she was moved to tears when she was offered the job.

US to expel 60 Russian diplomats

Sixty Russian diplomats in US are being expelled amid co-ordinated response to poisoning of Russian ex-spy in UK.

Billion euro cyber-suspect arrested in Spain

The individual led a prolific gang that stole cash from banks for more than five years, says Europol.

Russia Kemerovo fire: Shopping centre exits 'were blocked'

Many of the 64 people killed in the leisure complex fire in Siberia were children.

Russian ambassadors 'summoned by EU neighbours'

The move comes amid reports of imminent diplomatic expulsions over the nerve agent attack in the UK.

France attack: Lakdim's girlfriend 'known to security services'

The female suspect, 18, is a Muslim convert who had reportedly shown signs of radicalisation.

Malaysia seeks 10 year-jail terms for 'fake news'

Critics say the bill is an attempt by the authorities to stifle dissent ahead of elections.

Trademark row over Iceland football chant

Designer discovers that football fans' "Hú!" chant was trademarked in 2016.

Uzbeks told to tend their gardens or face triple tax

Government wants its citizens to produce their own food.

Remington: US gunmaker files for bankruptcy

The firm has been in business for more than 200 years but has been hit by slowing sales.

'It's embarrassing we're called cheats'

Australian cricket fans are unimpressed with their team's cheating scandal in South Africa.

Sperm race funds rare New Zealand bird's survival

Conservationists come up with novel way to raise funds for the hihi, or stitchbird.

Alphons Kannanthanam: India minister's 'naked' visa claim criticised

His comments comparing India's biometric ID scheme to procuring a US visa spark a row online.

Liberia - the country where citizenship depends on your skin colour

Liberia does not allow people who are not black to be citizens - but now the president wants to change that.

Stormy Daniels: 'I was threatened'

The adult film actress says she was threatened over an alleged sexual encounter with Donald Trump in 2006.

#MeToo movement takes hold in South Korea

Hundreds of women are speaking out against sexual abuse in South Korea. So can things change?

Hundreds of thousands rally for gun control legislation

The BBC followed groups from Parkland, Florida and Newtown, Connecticut, to the biggest march in Washington.

Spain Catalonia: Protesters clash with police after Puigdemont arrest

Protests break out across Catalonia as former leader Carles Puigdemont spends the night in a German prison.

Russia shopping centre fire: Firefighters tackle fatal blaze

Video captures the burning building in Siberia where a number of people were killed.

Is Turkey going too far to stop migrant boats?

Aladdin and Bushra experienced first-hand how migrants are treated by the Turkish coastguard.

Federal Flight Deck Officers: The airline pilots trained to shoot hijackers

Thousands of US airline pilots carry guns in the cockpit. Why do they do it - and how are they trained?

Stormy Daniels to tell her story of Trump 'affair' on CBS

Stormy Daniels says she had an affair with Donald Trump in 2006-07 - an allegation he denies.

Spain Catalonia: Mass protests after Germany detains Puigdemont

Protests erupt across the Spanish region after Germany detains independence leader Carles Puigdemont.

Nigeria Dapchi abductions: Schoolgirls finally home

Nearly all the Dapchi girls seized by Boko Haram are home after visiting the Nigerian president.

Trump-Russia: President's legal team shake-up falters

Two lawyers will now no longer join President Trump's team, despite an earlier announcement.

Trèbes attack: French left-winger arrested over tweet hailing gendarme's death

The French left-winger is accused of celebrating the killing of Arnaud Beltrame in a terrorist attack.

Australia-UK: Passengers welcomed after non-stop flight

The 14,498km (9,009-mile) journey from Perth to London took just over 17 hours.

'Orange snow' baffles eastern Europeans

The strange phenomenon caused by snow mixing with sand is sighted in Russia and other countries.

Russia fire: Kemerovo shopping centre blaze kills children

Video on social media shows panic as rescue teams evacuate the building in southern Russia.

Russia and Taliban deny US claims of working together

The head of US forces in Afghanistan had told the BBC Moscow was supplying the insurgents with arms.

Killer Mike: Rapper defends gun ownership in NRA video

The Run The Jewels rapper criticises anti-gun activists in an NRA video released on the weekend of the March For Our Lives protests.

Vettel wins Australian GP

Sebastian Vettel wins a dramatic Australian Grand Prix after leapfrogging Lewis Hamilton during a safety car period.

Australia ball-tampering: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull shocked by 'cheating'

Malcolm Turnbull, the Australian prime minister, says it is "beyond belief" that the national cricket team was involved in "cheating" during the third Test match against South Africa

Former Catalan president 'detained'

German police detain Catalan ex-leader Carles Puigdemont, who is wanted in Spain for sedition, his lawyer says

March For Our Lives: Six key takeaways from the US gun control rallies

The leading events in some of the biggest rallies in the US since the Vietnam War era.

Yolanda Renee King calls for 'a gun-free world'

The granddaughter of Martin Luther King calls for "a gun-free world", at a rally in Washington DC.

Cricketers step down over ball-tamper row

Australia captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner step down from their roles for the rest of the third Test against South Africa after admitting to ball tampering.

France gun attack: Trèbes holds memorial Mass for victims

A memorial Mass is being held in Trèbes for four people killed by an Islamist gunman on Friday.

Australia-UK: First non-stop flight en route from Perth to London

The first non-stop flight between the two countries is due to arrive in London on Sunday morning.

Paul Biya: Cameroon's 'absentee president'

Critics call the 85-year-old long-time ruler "absent" but it's more complicated than that.

March For Our Lives: 'Fight for your life before it’s somebody else’s job.'

Emma Gonzalez demonstrated the power of silence during her impassioned speech at the March For Our Lives.

I was expected to marry so I went to Antarctica instead

Meena was raised a ‘good Indian girl' who was expected to get married, but she's off to Antarctica.

Eurovision: First winner Lys Assia dies aged 94

Swiss singer Lys Assia took the prize in 1956 and remained a life-long ambassador for the contest.

Obituary: The 9/11 rescuers who died a day apart, 17 years on

Thomas Phelan and Keith Young played key roles after the attack. Their deaths are not isolated cases.

Who sent the wedding gift bomb that killed this newlywed?

He was murdered five days after his wedding - and police have no idea who could have wanted him dead.

Syria war: Rebel evacuations from Eastern Ghouta gather pace

Buses carrying rebels and their families leave the Eastern Ghouta enclave as the government grip tightens.

Gun marchers: 'Our message to the world is...'

Tens of thousands of people protested in Washington over gun laws. What was their message to the rest of the world?

Earth Hour: Lights off to preserve the planet's environment

Lights are turned off every year for Earth Hour to raise awareness about climate change.

Most wanted Roy Lawrence Piechocki arrested in Bulgaria

Roy Piechocki has been wanted by Interpol since 2011 for sexually exploiting a minor in the US.

In pictures - US rallies and around world

Americans march for tougher gun controls in the wake of a Florida school shooting.

Cricketer charged with ball-tampering

Australia's Cameron Bancroft admits he tampered with the ball against South Africa - and captain Steve Smith says he knew in advance.

Croatia rally: Traditionalists reject EU gender treaty

They say the document will open the door to same-sex marriage and transgender rights.

Massive incomplete TV tower in Russia demolished

Several people had fallen to their deaths from the tower over the years, which never even transmitted.

Spain Catalonia: Finland ponders request to extradite Puigdemont

Authorities assess Spain's arrest warrant for Catalan ex-leader Carles Puigdemont amid high tension.

Apple wants to introduce new emojis for disabled people

The company says very few of the current emojis "speak to the life experiences of those with disabilities".

March For Our Lives: US set for mass rallies to back gun control

March For Our Lives events are being held nationwide, with hundreds of thousands expected to protest.

Iran angered by US imposition of cyber sanctions

The US had taken action against 10 Iranians and a tech firm for alleged worldwide hack attacks.

Kansas water park boss charged over death of boy, 10

A 10-year-old boy died after his raft went airborne and his head hit a pole in Kansas in 2016.

Trump signs new transgender military ban

The policy scraps his blanket ban but bars those who have undergone gender transition from serving.

Trump trade war: China tells US it will defend national interests

US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on Chinese goods , raising fears of a trade war.

A day in the life of India's 'tuberculosis warrior'

On world tuberculosis day, Dr Zarir Udwadia talks about his fight against the deadly disease.

The evolution of UK-Australia travel into a single flight

The first non-stop journey takes place on Saturday, almost 80 years after it involved 31 stopovers.

Hamelin Bay: Nearly 150 beached whales die in Australia

Rescuers manage to return just six surviving pilot whales to deeper waters in Western Australia.

Eye-witness says French hostage-taker ran after him

Armed police have killed a suspect, 25-year-old Redouane Lakdim, who shot dead three people in a series of attacks in southern France.

France shooting: Hostage swap officer 'fighting for life'

The gendarme was hailed a hero after taking the place of a hostage in a supermarket siege in France.

Catalonia crisis: Five separatist leaders detained

A Spanish judge detains five separatist leaders charged with rebellion, amid fears they could flee.

France hostage crisis: Moment police closed in on attacker

Helicopters flew overhead as an elite police team moved in on Redouane Lakdim, who shot dead three people in France.

Mother jailed in France for drowning five newborn babies

The newborns were found in a freezer at the mother's home near Bordeaux.

Elon Musk pulls brands from Facebook

Entrepreneur Elon Musk has the official Facebook pages for his Tesla and SpaceX companies deleted.

Half of African species 'face extinction'

The findings come after the death of the last male northern white rhino.

US sanctions Iranian hackers for 'stealing university data'

An Iranian company allegedly stole data from 320 universities in the US and 21 other countries.

Car bomb targets spectators at Afghanistan wrestling match

Officials say at least 13 people have been killed in the explosion at Helmand sports stadium.

China cracks down on video parodies

Recent online videos have had a "severely damaging effect on society", according to regulators.

French police shoot supermarket gunman

Armed police shoot a hostage-taker after storming a supermarket in southern France town of Trèbes.

Poland abortion: Protests against bill imposing new limits

Thousands of people are expected to protest against plans to further tighten the abortion laws.

Reddit: Guns, beer and tobacco transactions now banned

At least 38 communities have been banned as Reddit distances itself from transactions of illicit goods.

Karen McDougal: Trump 'tried to pay ex-playboy model for sex'

Karen McDougal says she had a 10-month affair with Donald Trump in 2006.

Trade wars, Trump tariffs and protectionism explained

Tariffs and protectionism - what do President Trump's new policies mean and what will they do?

Spanish police break up Nigerian sex trafficking gang

Thirty-nine Nigerian women are rescued after being found living in "squalid conditions in caves".

Hostages taken at French supermarket

Shots were reportedly fired before the hostage-taking near Carcassonne in southern France.

John Bolton: Five things new Trump security adviser believes

The new US National Security Adviser is a confrontational advocate for the use of American power.

Stephon Clark: Protests over police shooting shut NBA arena

Police shot dead Stephon Clark, who was holding an object that turned out to be a phone.

How DNA can be used to store computer data

British scientists think DNA could be used to solve a global problem - where to store all our data.

Trump's cabinet: who's next for the firing line?

US National Security Adviser HR McMaster is the latest victim of the President's line up changes.

Toys R Us founder Charles Lazarus dies at 94 as his company folds

The firm Charles Lazarus founded in 1948 said last week it was game over for its US and UK stores.

Pacific garbage patch 'growing rapidly'

It is estimated some 80,000 tonnes of plastic is circulating in a patch between Hawaii and California.

Origin of 'six-inch mummy' confirmed

Scientists investigate an unusual, small, mummified skeleton from Chile to establish its medical history.

Syria war: Eastern Ghouta rebels announce ceasefire

Rebels say the ceasefire is aimed at allowing civilians to leave the besieged enclave of Eastern Ghouta.

Trump replaces McMaster with Bolton

President Trump replaces US National Security Adviser H R McMaster with Bush-era defence hawk John Bolton

Sex doll 'brothel': Xdolls escapes Paris council censure

The business, which charges €89 for an hour with a silicone sex doll, was accused of demeaning women.

Kenya payout for mother made to deliver on hospital floor

A mother was awarded $25,000 after nurses left her to deliver her baby in public on a hospital floor.

Dapchi kidnap: Government 'will not abandon' lone hostage

The Nigerian government says it is committed to freeing the last remaining girl kidnapped in Dapchi.

Viral teacher's inspirational chalkboard PC

Meet the Ghanaian teacher who went viral thanks to his chalkboard version of Microsoft Word.

Meet SoFi - the soft robot fish developed by MIT

Scientists hope a robotic fish will guide aquatic life and help clean up pollution in the ocean.

Israeli man fined for urinating on memorial at Auschwitz

The 19-year-old man was released after being questioned by Polish police for several hours.

Police video shows fatal shooting of unarmed black man

Authorities say they mistook Stephon Clark's mobile phone for a weapon and fired off 20 shots.

EU and six other countries exempted from US metals tariffs

The US trade representative says the import duties have been "paused" while further talks take place.

Donald Trump's top Russia lawyer John Dowd resigns

John Dowd is reported to have concluded that Mr Trump was increasingly ignoring his advice.

Skating Lake Baikal, the world's deepest lake

Skaters describe taking to the ice on Lake Baikal in Siberia.

Cambridge Analytica taken to court over data storage

A US professor wants the company to hand over all the data it has on him and explain exactly how it got it.

Ukraine arrests pilot hero Savchenko over 'coup plot'

Ex-helicopter pilot Nadiya Savchenko does not deny conspiring against Ukraine's government.

Dapchi kidnap: Nigerian father's pain as daughter flies to Abuja

Hours after returning from Boko Haram's capture in northern Nigeria, Dapchi school girls were separated from their parents to meet the President.

Dutch parliament halted as man jumps from public gallery

Shock among lawmakers as an individual is injured after leaping from a height of several metres.

YouTube gun ban drives bloggers to PornHub

The video-sharing site has banned videos that show people how to manufacture or modify guns.

Cynthia Nixon and 10 other celebrities who entered politics

Including Katie Price, Glenda Jackson... and Donald Trump.

Nigerian girls tell of kidnap ordeal

What the Dapchi schoolgirls have said about their time in the hands of Boko Haram militants.

Miss Venezuela to close temporarily over corruption claims

The contest is to close pending an investigation into claims of sexual and financial impropriety.

Austria recalls diplomat from Israel over Nazi shirt

The employee, who is posted in Israel, posed in a T-shirt bearing the name of a Nazi tank division.

Iranian officials mocked for using foreign products

After the Iran Supreme Leader urges local purchases, officials are mocked for using foreign products.

Tennessee grants $1 million to wrongly convicted man

Lawrence McKinney was at first given just $75 after 31 years in jail for a crime he did not commit.

South Korea to shut off computers to stop people working late

The initiative in South Korea's local government aims to stop a "culture of working overtime".

Florida school shooting students told to wear clear backpacks

Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where a gunman killed 17 people will be asked to wear clear backpacks as part of extra security measures.

Syria war: Rebels 'begin leaving key Eastern Ghouta town'

It is the first such evacuation under a deal between rebels and the government besieging the area.

Deadly blast at Czech chemical plant

Six people have been killed in an explosion at a chemical plant in the Czech Republic.

Uber self-driving crash: Footage shows moment before impact

Police release footage of the moments leading up to a crash involving a self-driving car in Arizona.

Freiburg murder: Afghan jailed for life in Germany

The rape and murder of a medical student in 2016 fuelled tensions over the mass influx of migrants.

Curiosity rover: 2,000 days on Mars

The Nasa robot this week celebrates 2,000 martian days investigating the surface of the Red Planet.

Eleven jailed for life over India 'beef' murder

The conviction of 11 men for lynching a Muslim meat trader is India's first 'cow vigilante' sentencing.

Dutch referendum: Spy tapping powers vote too close to call

The "no" vote is marginally ahead with most results counted, as new spying powers split the country.

Theresa May to warn EU leaders of Russian threat to democracy

The EU summit is also expected to see leaders agree on the terms for a Brexit transition period.

Rebel Wilson: Australia media firms fail in defamation case bid

The actress accuses six outlets of "colluding" with Bauer Media to fight a record defamation payout.

UK passports 'to be made in France after Brexit'

The existing UK manufacturer says it will be replaced by a French one after Brexit.

Nicolas Sarkozy: French ex-president says funding probe is 'hell'

The ex-president is being probed over claims he received illegal campaign funds from Libya's Gaddafi.

'People against gun control haven't been shot at'

From the survivors of mass shootings to gun owners, Newsbeat speaks to four different people about gun control in the USA.

Trump set to announce China sanctions after IP probe

The White House says its investigation finds that China encourages the theft or transfer of intellectual property.

Eddie Woo: The maths teacher who became an unlikely star

Eddie Woo's high-energy lessons on YouTube are inspiring students around the globe.

Ahed Tamimi: Palestinian slap video teen gets eight months in plea deal

For Palestinians, Ahed Tamimi is a national icon, but to Israelis she is a violent troublemaker.

'We made mistakes' - Facebook's Zuckerberg

Facebook's Zuckerberg: "We made mistakes" over Cambridge Analytica situation

Nicolas Sarkozy: French police free ex-president after questioning

He was in custody for questioning over alleged campaign funding from late Libyan leader Gaddafi.

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski: Under fire Peru president 'to resign'

Peru's President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski is to resign amid vote-buying scandal, government sources say

Xabi Alonso: Former Real Madrid star accused of tax fraud

The retired midfielder is the latest football player to be pursued by the Spanish tax authorities.

Africa agrees deal for Continental Free Trade Area

It is hoped the deal could boost industry and make more than a billion people more prosperous.

Trump 'warned' not to congratulate Putin in Russia election

Mr Trump was reportedly told not to congratulate the Russian president on his win, but he did anyway.

Surgeon David Nott: Hack led to Syria air strike

David Nott had helped Syrian surgeons via the internet - weeks later, their hospital was destroyed.

Austin bombings: Deceased suspect named as Texas man

Mark Anthony Conditt, 23, has been named by US media as the suspect who died after triggering a device.

Human Rights Watch: Libya 'incapable' of holding elections

The US-based group worries that voters, candidates and political parties risk 'coercion'.

Texas bombings: 'The suspect is deceased'

A suspect linked to several recent explosions in Texas has died in a blast as police tried to arrest him.

Cambridge Analytica: What we know so far

How the row over Cambridge Analytica's use of Facebook data unfolded.

Tajikistan ministry's book tells women how to dress

A book published by the government tells Tajik women what they should - and should not - be wearing.

Technology giants face European 'digital tax' slug

Firms such as Facebook and Google may be forced to pay 3% of their EU digital revenues.

Lawsuit after Malaysian flag reported as 'IS symbol' in US

A US employee association is being sued after restricting a Muslim man's membership over the row.

Pope Francis: Vatican press chief resigns over doctored letter

Msgr. Dario Vigano came under fire for blurring parts of a letter from Pope Benedict XVI in a photo.

Germany returns 3,000-year-old Olmec statues to Mexico

The busts will be returned to Mexico after a court battle lasting almost a decade went in its favour.

Global implications for NZ 'Million Dollar Mouse' success

Eradicating mice from one tiny island group could spell hope for fauna around the world.

Families of IS India victims learned of deaths on television

The government is criticised for not telling the families of 30 Indian workers about their deaths first.

'Cambodia's Amy Winehouse' mourned as inspiration

Kak Channthy's story of overcoming poverty and hardship inspired people from all around the globe.

Pope Francis to visit Ireland in August

Pope Francis is to visit Ireland in August, the first papal visit to the country for almost 40 years.

How a Sarajevo’s choir bridged the ethnic divide

Rebuilding Sarajevo after the Bosnian war through a multi-faith choir.

Austin bombings suspect dead - US media

The suspect in a series of parcel bombings in Texas is dead after a police operation, media say.

Kidnapped schoolgirls 'freed in Nigeria'

Many of the 110 schoolgirls kidnapped by Islamist militants in February have returned home, reports say.

'Dozens dead' in Kabul suicide attack

At least 26 killed, more wounded, in suspected suicide bomb attack near shrine in Afghan capital Kabul - officials

Ek Do Teen: The unpopular Bollywood remake that crossed 18m views

The original version of Ek Do Teen was a 1988 blockbuster hit that catapulted its heroine to stardom.

Xi Jinping: How China's president got ahead, in hats

The story of China's parliament told in hats - and the shock that had some analysts eating theirs.

The Rohingya children trafficked for sex

Teenage refugee girls are being sold for sex after fleeing conflict in Myanmar, the BBC finds.

Container ships collide in Karachi

One ship scrapes against another as it tries to manoeuvre into a berth.

Stormy Daniels and Trump: Polygraph backs affair claim

A lie test says Stormy Daniels was truthful in saying she had sex with Donald Trump, which he has denied.

Cambridge Analytica: The data firm's global influence

The data firm facing questions over its work practices has operated all over the world.

Malta-linked Russian whistleblower surrenders to Greek police

Maria Efimova had helped the murdered Maltese anti-corruption blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Canada introduces new gun control measures

The federal Liberals table legislation with new measures that include tougher background checks.

Syria war: Dozens killed as rockets hit Damascus market

Police say rebels in the besieged Eastern Ghouta region fired the rockets at a government-held area.

India professor ‘melon breast’ comments spark protest

Students at a collage in the Indian state of Kerala have protested against a teacher's remarks.

Federal Trade Commission 'investigates Facebook' over Cambridge Analytica

The Federal Trade Commission is reported to be investigating allegations that private data was misused.

Russia election: Trump congratulates Putin over victory

US President Donald Trump says he will meet the Russian leader in the "not too distant future".

German city installs Karl Marx traffic lights

The communist thinker's home town chooses an unusual way to mark the 200th anniversary of his birth.

US offers $2.5m in aid to Venezuelans in Colombia

The US Agency for International Development says it will provide food and health assistance.

Hamburgers usurp classic baguette sandwich in France

The French order more US-style hamburgers than classic jambon-beurre sandwiches, a study suggests.

Ringo Starr receives knighthood: 'I'll wear it at breakfast'

The Beatles star is knighted by Prince William and jokes he'll wear his medal to breakfast.

France's Sarkozy: 'Bling' and legal woes

Ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy is dogged by investigations into his campaign finances.

How China's government has changed after the NPC

China's removal of presidential term limits are among some of the biggest reforms outlined at NPC.

Could cryonic technicians help bring the dead back to life?

Freezing the deceased in the hope of one day reviving them could become a mainstream service, advocates say.

Smokers fail to respond to UAE 'sin tax'

Only a quarter of smokers have changed their habits after tobacco prices doubled.

Is leaving Facebook the only way to protect your data?

What can users do to gain back control of their data or limit how much is shared?

US retail giants ask Trump to reconsider China tariffs

The potential tariffs could affect a list of as many as 100 products including shoes and footwear.

US school shooting: Police investigate Maryland reports

A school in Maryland is under lockdown as police investigate reports of shots fired.

Former Beatle Ringo Starr: I'll wear my medal at breakfast

Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr receives his knighthood for services to music.

Academic says women risk being branded 'career rapees'

Academic says women risk being branded 'career rapees' and still face abuse.

Al-Shabaab fears lead Somali teen to reject government job

The high school student says he feared being targeted by al-Shabab militants.

US Boy Scouts revoke badges from Down's syndrome boy

The boy's father accuses the organisation of discrimination against those with mental disabilities.

Meet the dogs being trained to sniff out looted ancient treasures

Dogs are being trained to detect ancient treasures in an attempt to tackle cultural heritage trafficking.

Last male northern white rhino dies in Kenya

Sudan died in a Kenyan conservancy at the age of 45, after months of ill health.

Ireland loses legal bid over 'Hooded Men'

Fourteen men said they were subjected to torture techniques after being held without trial in 1971.

Anger at Tonga women's rugby 'ban'

Official letter says sport goes against young women's dignity, culture and traditions.

Spy poisoning: Russian diplomats prepare to leave UK

Around 80 people, including 23 diplomats and their families, will leave the country on Tuesday.

Syria war: Air strike 'kills children in Eastern Ghouta school'

Rescuers say 15 children died when an airstrike hit a school basement in rebel-held Eastern Ghouta.

Texas explosions: FBI 'investigating new blast at FedEx plant'

The reports of an explosion at a FedEx site near San Antonio follow four bombings in Austin.

The drug addict who became a judge

A pioneering court in Buffalo, New York, is trying to keep drug addicts alive. It's presided by a judge who knows well the perils of abuse.

Foxes frustrate Belgian broadcasters

Animals could complicate plans to rebuild broadcast centre in Brussels.

French police hold ex-president Sarkozy over campaign funding

Ex-French President Sarkozy is in police custody for questioning over alleged campaign funding from Libya.

India confirms killing of 39 workers kidnapped by IS

Since the kidnapping in 2014, the Indian government had always maintained that they were alive.

Children on the front line of Yemen's war

Former child soldiers, a landmine survivor and an internally displaced child tell their stories.

Cambridge Analytica: Warrant sought to inspect company

The firm is accused of misusing the personal data of 50 million Facebook members, which it denies.

Trump: Get tough and execute drug dealers

The US president claims other countries with a zero tolerance approach 'have no drug problem'.

Syria war: President Assad's frontline visit

The Syrian president drove to congratulate his troops for ousting rebels from 80% of Eastern Ghouta.

What are opioids and what are the risks?

Donald Trump is to announce plans to tackle the opioid crisis. What are they and why are they a problem?

Pakistan ISI: Doctors protest against spy agency over beating

The protest against the ISI spy agency came after a doctor was detained and beaten.

Australia bushfire: Beach town Tathra engulfed in flames

Residents of Tathra in New South Wales have had to flee their homes via the beach.

Trump urges death penalty for drug dealers

He outlined the plan during a speech in New Hampshire, a state hard hit by the crisis.

Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon to run for NY governor

Cynthia Nixon played Miranda Hobbs on the hit television show Sex and the City.

Sex doll 'brothel': Paris council to decide on future of Xdolls games centre

Clients at the business in Paris are charged €89 to spend an hour with a silicon sex doll.

Uber halts self-driving car tests after death

A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a self-driving Uber car in Arizona.

Philippines moves closer to allowing divorce

The Philippines and Vatican City are the only states which still ban divorce.

Miami bridge collapse: Victims honoured as students return

The university will hold a moment of silence for victims killed in last week's tragedy.

Rachel Crooks: Why Trump accuser is running for office

Turning a personal story - and anger against the president - into a bid for office is a different kind of challenge.

Facebook shares slide amid privacy backlash

Politicians call on the social network to testify over its protection of user data.

Turkish police seize radioactive material in anti-smuggling raid

More than 1kg of the element Californium, worth more than $70m, is found in a raid in Ankara.

Russia election: Putin ready for 'constructive' dialogue

The newly re-elected Russian leader rules out engaging in an arms race as he lists his priorities.

Spanish ship seized by Italy for saving migrants from Libya return

A Spanish group's ship brought 216 migrants to Sicily instead of allowing them to be taken back to Libya.

Marlon Bundo: John Oliver lampoons Mike Pence with LGBT book

Tonight Show host John Oliver spoofs Vice President Mike Pence's children's book - by turning the main character gay.

Zimbabwe stolen funds amnesty: Millions still to be returned

President Emmerson Mnangagwa names hundreds of firms who refused to return funds stashed abroad.

Syria war: Afrin looted by Turkish-backed rebels

Rebel fighters reportedly raid homes and shops after seizing the Syrian city from Kurdish forces.

Japan PM Abe denies involvement in school scandal cover-up

The prime minister is facing growing calls to quit over a long-running influence-peddling scandal.

Who controls the world's most toxic chemicals?

The organisation keeping track of the deadly chemicals held by countries around the world.

Davis and Barnier hope to agree Brexit transition terms

David Davis is holding talks in Brussels to finalise a deal on the Brexit transition period.

Daphne the duck: Giant inflatable found off Perth after Australian search

After a hunt lasting a week, Daphne was found and saved only an hour after disappearing.

MH17 crash: Ukraine pilot blamed by Russia 'kills himself'

Russia's claim that Capt Voloshyn's military jet downed the Malaysian MH17 jet in 2014 was discredited.

Venezuela town issues own currency amid cash shortages

With banknotes hard to come by due to hyperinflation, the town of Elorza issues its own.

Russia election: Muted Western reaction to Putin victory

China and Kazakhstan send congratulations, but Western leaders appear slow to respond.

French consulate worker 'smuggled arms from Gaza'

The consulate employee used an official vehicle to evade detection, Israeli officials say.

Video console death: US boy, 9, 'kills sister, 13, over controller'

The girl, 13, was shot in the head in Mississippi after refusing to give up the controller, police say.

Vladimir Putin and Google: The most popular search queries answered

So what does Google suggest when you begin to ask questions about the Russian leader?

Florida shooting: How teenagers started a political campaign in 30 days

The survivors of a high school shooting in Florida refused to be ignored just because they were teenagers.

Donald Trump warned by Republicans over Mueller's Russia inquiry

It came after he attacked Robert Mueller's inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 US election.

Austin package bombs: Police increase reward for information

People in Austin are warned not to handle packages they are not expecting, after deadly bombings.

Ghanaian animal imitator has Guinness World Record ambitions

Ghanaian teenager Justice Osei has a talent for imitating animal species, with over 50 in his repertoire.

Meet CabiFly Brazil's newest taxi service

CabiFly is Brazil's newest form of taxi service.

John McEnroe paid more than Martina Navratilova by BBC

Martina Navratilova told BBC Panorama that the corporation has "to do better" on equal pay.

Australia bushfire: Dozens of buildings feared lost in Tathra

More than 70 homes and buildings are feared lost after the blaze, authorities say.

Catalan independence: Puigdemont moots Swiss model 'attractive'

Maybe the Swiss model is "the most efficient and attractive", the former Catalan president said.

Cirque du Soleil: Aerialist Yann Arnaud dies in Florida show

Frenchman Yann Arnaud died after falling on to the stage during a show of the world-famous circus.

US Army St Patrick's Day video splits opinion

A video uploaded to the US Army's official Twitter account features 'shamrocks' being fired from weapons.

Russia's Vladimir Putin wins by big margin

Mr Putin secures a fourth term as Russian leader with at least 73.9% of vote, exit polls say.

Mariam Moustafa death: Rome prosecutor opens investigation

Mariam Moustafa, who died on Wednesday, was an Egyptian national who was born in Rome.

Donald Trump lambasts Mueller's 'biased' Russia inquiry

Mr Trump said it was dominated by "hardened Democrats" and supporters of Hillary Clinton.

Somalia clans secure peace with death sentences and hefty fines

Rival clans agree on "life for a life" deal to end a cycle of revenge killings and vendettas.

Spy poisoning: Russia stockpiling nerve agent, says Johnson

The UK foreign secretary also dismisses claims the substance may have come from a UK laboratory.

Russia election: Food and 'polar bears' in polling stations

Colourful scenes as Russians vote in a presidential election Vladimir Putin is expected to win.

Greenland lost buoy washed up on Sutherland beach

Used for gathering data near a massive glacier, the buoy had last transmitted information in 2015.

Centre of Syrian city seized - Turkey

Turkish-backed forces in full control of centre of Syrian-Kurdish city of Afrin, says Turkey's president.

Andrew McCabe: Ex-FBI deputy director gave notes to Russia inquiry

The memos could support claims of obstruction of justice against President Trump, US media say.

Living healthy in Qatar: Why's it hard?

In Qatar, over 70% of the population is overweight or obese.

Russia goes to the polls in presidential election

Vladimir Putin seeks another six-year term, facing off against seven other candidates.

Trump campaign data firm accused of harvesting Facebook data

A US attorney general is investigating reports that millions of Facebook profiles were accessed.

Mayotte unrest: French island residents round up 'foreigners'

A group of residents from the Indian Ocean French island take suspected illegal migrants to police.

Russia spy poisoning: Czechs angrily reject Russia claims

Moscow said the Czech Republic was one of four nations most likely to have made a deadly nerve agent.

Prince Albert II of Monaco: Conmen use fake prince to extract money

The aim of the stings was to obtain money transfers to foreign bank accounts, reports say.

Blossom in south-west China captured by drone

Apricot, cherry and azalea blossom create a stunning landscape in south-west China.

Russia spy poisoning: What happens when you expel a diplomat?

Russia has expelled 23 British diplomats. But what happens when you're asked to leave a country?

Syria war: 'Civilians killed' as thousands flee Turkish air strikes

More than 150,000 people have reportedly fled Afrin in northern Syria as Turkish forces close in.

Everest clean-up campaign aims to airlift 100 tonnes of waste

Piles of rubbish collected by local guides are being shipped to the capital for recycling.

Mauritius President Gurib-Fakim to resign - lawyer

The Mauritian president has been attacked for spending large sums on a charity-provided bank card.

Indian Wells: Venus Williams & Simona Halep suffer shock semi-final losses

Naomi Osaka and Daria Kasatkina will contest Sunday's BNP Paribas Open final at Indian Wells after shock semi-final victories over Simona Halep and Venus Williams respectively.

Migrant crisis: At least 15 die as boat capsizes off Greece

A search for those unaccounted for is under way off the Aegean island of Agathonisi.

RuPaul is first drag queen to get Hollywood star

The star was overcome with emotion as fans lined Hollywood Boulevard to help celebrate.

Paige Vanzant: UFC gave me an eating disorder

UFC star Paige Vanzant tells Newsbeat the extreme measures she took to reduce her weight.

China anti-corruption chief Wang Qishan named Xi Jinping's deputy

Parliament promotes former anti-corruption investigator Wang Qishan to the vice presidency.

Miami bridge collapse: Engineer reported cracks in voicemail

But transport officials did not hear the voicemail until after the bridge collapsed killing six.

Spy poisoning: Russia to expel 23 British diplomats

The move comes amid tensions over the nerve agent attack on an-ex spy and his daughter in the UK.

Trump lawyers seek $20m in damages from porn star Stormy Daniels

The legal filings mark the first time the president has become directly involved in the case.

'Am I OK with my son oinking in Swedish?'

Keith Moore wants his Swedish-born son to be bilingual. But he wasn't prepared for the language barrier in the farmyard.

Trumplomacy: Who's going to represent US at N Korea talks now?

After Tillerson's quick exit - who will be part of high-stakes talks with North Korea?

The Indians who used kayaking to lift themselves out of poverty

There are many routes to success and for a group of friends in India, it was the Ganges River.

Black man beaten at Charlottesville rally 'cleared of assault'

DeAndre Harris was reportedly cleared of assault charges related to the incident in which he was beaten.

John F Kennedy's lost 'last' speech recreated

The voice of JFK has been used to reconstruct the speech he was due to deliver on the day he was assassinated.

Slovakia protests: 65,000 join Bratislava anti-government protests

About 65,000 people attended anti-government protests in Bratislava, organisers say.

Swiss pianist gives concert on ice in northern Baltic Sea

Swiss pianist Gabriel Arnold performs for tourists on an icebreaker in Scandinavia's Gulf of Bothnia.

The women bringing animated adventures to life

A record number of women were nominated at the recent British Animation Awards, but men still dominate the industry.

Brazil protests over slain politician Marielle Franco

Tens of thousands gathered to demand justice for Marielle Franco.

Trump has encouraged poachers - Botswana

Overturning a ban on important hunting trophies threaten elephants, says Ian Khama.

Two convicted 'honour' killers to be deported from Canada

Mohammad Shafia and Tooba Yahya, convicted of "honour killings", will be deported to Afghanistan.

Have smaller weddings with less food, Uzbeks told

Weddings in Uzbekistan are lavish affairs, some with motorcades and hundreds of guests.

US couple accused of hoax kidnap win $2.5m settlement

A US city settles with a couple after police publicly called the woman's 2015 abduction a "hoax".

Israeli soldiers killed in West Bank car attack

Two soldiers die in what the Israeli military says was a deliberate attack on its troops.

Florida bridge collapse: Hope fades for more survivors

Police say the operation in Miami has shifted from rescue to body recovery.

Murder inquiry over Russian's London death

UK police launch murder investigation after death of Russian businessman Nikolai Glushkov in south-west London

Skiers jump from speeding lift in Georgia

Several people were injured when the out of control lift started going backwards fast, in Georgia.

India singer Daler Mehndi convicted for smuggling migrants

Daler Mehndi was convicted for trafficking people, disguised as members of his dance troupe, abroad.

Irrfan Khan: Bollywood actor has rare tumour

Irrfan Khan has acted in more than 100 films, including Slumdog Millionaire and The Amazing Spider-Man.

Virtual cash helps cyber-thieves launder money, research suggests

Virtual cash and digital payment systems are becoming embedded in cyber-crime, suggests research.

Jacob Zuma: Former South African president faces corruption trial

South Africa's former president faces 18 corruption charges linked to a 1999 arms deal.

Anger over 'Blackface' makeup segment on Pakistan TV

A television show darkened models' faces and asked contestants to "transform" them into beautiful brides.

Horst Seehofer: Islam does not belong to Germany, says new minister

The remarks by the new interior minister put him on a collision course with Chancellor Angela Merkel.

South African taxi team offers free rides to struggling elderly

The young man who announced free rides for struggling pensioners sparked praise within his township.

Emirates air hostess dies after fall from plane in Uganda

The hospital says the flight attendant died soon after being admitted to the facility.

Banksy protest artwork unveiled in New York

The artist reveals a new artwork in New York, drawing attention to a jailed Turkish artist.

Malaysian 'snake-handling celebrity' dies of cobra bite

He shot to fame after his picture appeared on a fake story alleging he had married a snake.

Spy poisoning: Russia 'underestimates UK allies' - Nato

The alliance's head says the UK is "not alone", as police say 131 people may have been exposed to the nerve agent.

Russian spy: Conspiracy theories and denial in Russia

State TV and Russian social media users react to poisoning with alternative takes and scenarios.

Mugabe's bare-knuckled challenge to Mnangagwa's legitimacy

The former Zimbabwe leader holds his first press conference since being ousted from power.

Syria war: Thousands flee twin offensives in Afrin and Ghouta

Up to 50,000 people are said to have fled parallel advances by Turkish and Syrian government forces.

Madrid protests: Street vendor's death sparks violent clashes

Protesters clash with police after the death of a street vendor who they say was chased by officers.

'You never get used to living like this'

Seven-year-old Rouaa has lived most of her life in a refugee camp and dreams of a better life.

Keeping faith in Putin despite poverty

The town of Karabash used to be at the heart of the Russian copper industry but has fallen on hard times.

Rome's rubbish: The people trying to solve the problem

Meet the people who are taking matters into their own hands.

Vanessa Trump files for divorce from Donald Trump Jr - US media

Vanessa Trump is reportedly seeking an uncontested divorce from Donald Trump Jr in New York's court.

How I saw Stephen Hawking's death as a disabled person

Why one disabled BBC journalist has found the reporting of Stephen Hawking's death troubling.

Zimbabwe's ousted Robert Mugabe: 'We must undo this disgrace'

Former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe calls on his country to "undo" his fall from power.

Israel court suspends plan to deport African migrants

The government wanted migrants to accept money and a plane ticket to leave voluntarily or face jail.

Rihanna criticises Snapchat over abuse ad

The singer says Snapchat "let us down" over an advert that asked users if they would slap her.

Crown Prince warns Saudis will get nuclear bomb if Iran does

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also told CBS News that Iran's Supreme Leader was like Hitler.

Platypus milk: How it could combat superbugs

The weird semi-aquatic creature's milk could lead to the creation of a new type of antibiotic.

Slovakia or Slovenia? A handy guide

Do you know your Nad Tatrou sa blýska from your Zdravljica, your slovenčina from your slovenščina?

Bad blood: The rise and fall of Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes

How a woman came up with an idea that could have revolutionised blood testing - if it had worked.

How likely is it Russia poisoned ex-spy?

The BBC's Gordon Corera considers the attack on Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Salisbury.

Miami bridge: 'People trapped' after collapse at university

Rescue workers can be seen looking for survivors at Florida International University.

Florida university bridge collapses 'leaving people trapped'

People are reportedly trapped under the buckled span, which only went up on Saturday.

South Africa: Danish 'FGM' man gets life in jail

Peter Frederiksen is handed two life sentences after women's genitals were found in his freezer.

France seeks arrest of Saudi king's daughter

The daughter of King Salman is accused of ordering a bodyguard to beat up a worker at a Paris flat.

Trump 'admitted making up figures to Justin Trudeau'

The president reportedly told donors: "I said, 'Wrong, Justin... I didn't even know. I had no idea."

Trump says it 'looks like' Russia behind nerve agent attack

The president spoke after the US and European allies said there was no other "plausible explanation".

Slovakia journalist: Prime Minister Fico replaced amid scandal

Robert Fico, Slovakia's PM for 10 of the last 12 years, resigns amid protests over a reporter's murder.

Saudi Arabia pledges to create a nuclear bomb if Iran does

Saudi Arabia's crown prince says that if Iran creates a nuclear weapon, his country will follow suit.

Russian spy: What are Novichok agents and what do they do?

Sergei and Yulia Skripal were poisoned by Novichok nerve agents, the PM says. So what are they?

US imposes sanctions on 19 Russians

The US said the moves were an attempt to stop "nefarious attacks emanating from Russia".

Mariam Moustafa: Egyptian teen's Nottingham death sparks anger

Mariam Moustafa, 18, was assaulted outside a shopping centre in Nottingham three weeks ago.

Russian aeroplane loses gold-silver bars on take-off

Tonnes of precious metal fell from a plane in Siberia after a loading hatch broke off.

Oklahoma mother will go to jail for marrying her daughter

Patricia Ann Spann, from Oklahoma, had previously wed her son before marrying daughter Misty.

Kenyan nurse handed brain surgeon the wrong patient

She only realised her mistake hours into surgery - the patient has been left with memory loss.

Marmite maker to move to Netherlands