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Frank Lucas: Man who inspired American Gangster dies aged 88

- May 31, 2019

Frank Lucas, played on-screen by Denzel Washington, was known for peddling heroin in Harlem.

Canadian national inquiry: Giving a voice to missing and murdered women

- May 31, 2019

Beverley Jacobs and Terri Brown fought tirelessly on behalf of missing and murdered indigenous women.

Deaths of indigenous women was 'a Canadian genocide', leaked report says

- May 31, 2019

Leaked national report describes possibly thousands of deaths of indigenous women as genocide.

UK's Chagos Islands descendants feel like 'lost nation'

- May 31, 2019

Evicted from their homeland, Chagos Islands families living in the UK are divided by immigration law.

Venezuela crisis: What happened to uprising against Maduro?

- May 31, 2019

A beleaguered people say they had hopes their misery would end but now they go back to one thing - survival.

Sayyida Salme: The tragic life of Zanzibar's rebel princess

- May 31, 2019

Sayyida Salme is a little known 19th Century princess who fled Zanzibar after scandalising the royals.

MacKenzie Bezos: Novelist and Amazon shareholder

- May 31, 2019

What do we know about the novelist who is the third-richest woman in the world?

Tiananmen 30 years on - China's great act of 'forgettance'

- May 31, 2019

Older people are not allowed to remember; the younger generation aren't even allowed to know.

Three dead in Zurich hostage situation

- May 31, 2019

Police were locked in a three-hour standoff with a gunman who was holding two women captive.

Unprecedented result in US National Spelling Bee

- May 31, 2019

Erysipelas, bougainvillea, aiguillette - just some of the challenging words in a dramatic final.

IS fight: US-led coalition says it killed 1,300 civilians in Syria and Iraq

- May 31, 2019

The coalition's figure on deaths in Syria and Iraq may actually be much higher, activists say.

Julian Assange subjected to psychological torture, UN expert says

- May 31, 2019

The UN's special rapporteur on torture says the Wikileaks founder is not fit to stand trial.

Dutch hostage killed fleeing Abu Sayyaf captors in Philippines

- May 31, 2019

Ewold Horn's Abu Sayyaf kidnappers shot him as he tried to flee a firefight with soldiers.

Body of DR Congo opposition leader lies in state

- May 31, 2019

Etienne Tshisekedi's body was stuck in Belgium amid a row involving ex-DR Congo President Joseph Kabila.

Morocco suspect admits killing Scandinavian hiker

- May 31, 2019

An alleged jihadist tells a court he beheaded one of two tourists killed in the High Atlas mountains.

Pakistan general gets life for spying

- May 31, 2019

Lt Gen Javed Iqbal was among three people convicted for passing information to foreign agencies.

Mount Etna eruptions light up night sky

- May 31, 2019

Hot lava is seen bursting into the sky amid an increase in seismic activity on the Sicilian volcano.

Spelling Bee: Record eight children win Scripps National in the US

- May 31, 2019

It's the first time in the competition's history that so many contestants have tied as champions.

Kesar: The Indian mango so popular it has to be auctioned

- May 31, 2019

As summer hits India, mango traders have begun putting their prized fruit up for sale.

Ethan Bramble: Tattooed model evades arrest warrant in Australia

- May 30, 2019

Police are chasing 23-year-old Instagram model Ethan Bramble who has tattoos to 98% of his body.

Claus von Bülow: Socialite cleared of trying to murder his wife dies aged 92

- May 30, 2019

Danish-born socialite was convicted then later acquitted of giving his wealthy heiress wife an insulin overdose.

Philippines sends tonnes of rubbish back to Canada

- May 30, 2019

The Philippines says the rubbish was falsely labelled as plastic recycling when it was sent in 2014.

The man who might have stopped Sri Lanka's Easter bombings

- May 30, 2019

Few realised before the attacks that Sri Lanka had a problem with Islamist militancy. One man who did was Mohammad Razak Taslim.

My Ramadan Diary: Fasting for 18 hours with depression and anxiety

- May 30, 2019

We spent the day with Maryam to find out how she copes with her mental health issues while fasting for Ramadan.

The sea-cooled eco-resort that's nearly mosquito-free

- May 30, 2019

The Brando resort in French Polynesia is close to being carbon neutral and self-sustainable.

Australia's 'new wave' of stereotype-shunning comedy

- May 30, 2019

A new era of "seriously formidable" acts have shunned past stereotypes to find global success.

Fran Rivera: Bullfighter sparks revenge porn row in Spain

- May 30, 2019

Spanish women hit back at Fran Rivera's comments after a revenge porn victim took her own life.

Uber posts $1bn loss weeks after stock market listing

- May 30, 2019

The taxi company's first set of figures since going public come after its share price slumped.

Erosion forcing Nigerian families to abandon their homes and farms

- May 30, 2019

A community in southern Nigeria face losing their homes and food shortages due to erosion.

Trump announces tariffs on all Mexico goods in latest anti-immigration measure

- May 30, 2019

The US president says rising tariffs will be imposed from 10 June until illegal immigration ends.

GM fungus rapidly kills 99% of malaria mosquitoes, study suggests

- May 30, 2019

A fungus has been genetically modified with spider venom to kill the mosquitoes that spread malaria.

Hungary boat capsizes: Witnesses describe horror on Danube

- May 30, 2019

Hope is fading that any of the 21 people who are still missing on the Danube will be found alive.

R. Kelly facing 11 more sex crime charges

- May 30, 2019

The new charges carry heavier sentences than the 11 others he already faces.

Measles record means US could lose elimination status

- May 30, 2019

US health officials warn the country may lose its "measles elimination status" amid multiple outbreaks.

Tehran ex-mayor Najafi handed to prosecutors over wife’s killing

- May 30, 2019

Veteran politician Mohammad Ali Najafi says he shot her by mistake in a case that has shocked Iran.

Philippines sends rotting exported waste back to Canada

- May 30, 2019

Exported waste, intended for recycling, is being sent back to Canada by the Philippines.

Ashton Kutcher appears in 'Hollywood Ripper' trial

- May 30, 2019

The actor says he was "freaking out" when he learned his date had been murdered, stabbed 47 times.

Teenager in Italy is banned for insulting a female referee

- May 30, 2019

A 14-year-old boy is given a one-year ban for lowering his shorts and making a vulgar gesture towards a female referee in Italy.

Trump assails 'totally conflicted' Robert Mueller

- May 30, 2019

The US president launches a fierce personal attack on the special counsel in the Russia inquiry.

Narendra Modi sworn in for second term after election landslide

- May 30, 2019

Thousands are attending the ceremony in central Delhi, including Bollywood stars and regional leaders.

Boeing admits it 'fell short' on safety alert for 737

- May 30, 2019

Boeing admits it fell short on implementing a safety alert system on the 737 Max

Weighing little more than an apple at birth, Saybie is the smallest baby to ever survive

- May 30, 2019

Saybie is believed to be the world's smallest infant to survive after weighing just 8.6 ounces or 245 grams at birth.

EU sees progress in Albania and N Macedonia membership bids

- May 30, 2019

Albania and North Macedonia get EU Commission praise, but some EU leaders are wary of enlargement.

Julian Assange 'too ill' to appear for court hearing, says lawyer

- May 30, 2019

WikiLeaks says its founder has been moved to the medical ward of Belmarsh Prison.

Adel al-Jubeir: 'Saudi Arabia does not want a war with Iran'

- May 30, 2019

The kingdom is hosting two summits of Gulf and Arab leaders to discuss growing tensions in the region.

France's MeToo creator on trial for defaming man she accused

- May 30, 2019

A French court hears a man whose career has been "ruined" after being accused of harassment.

'Emotional support dog attack' on plane sparks US lawsuit

- May 30, 2019

The American says he needed 28 stitches after the incident on a Delta Airlines flight.

'World's smallest' surviving premature baby released from US hospital

- May 30, 2019

Baby Saybie was given just hours to live when she was born weighing just 245g (8.6oz) in San Diego.

NZ Treasury admits 'hack' was website blunder

- May 30, 2019

New Zealand's Treasury admits it wasn't hacked, and budget details leaked out via its own website.

South Africa gets gender-balanced cabinet

- May 30, 2019

For the first time in the country's history, half of all ministers in South Africa's cabinet are women.

Disney could pull productions from Georgia over abortion law

- May 30, 2019

Disney's CEO says it would be "difficult " to over-rule people who didn't want to work in the state.

Nesamani: Who is he and why is the world praying for him?

- May 30, 2019

Who is Nesamani and why is seemingly everyone in the world praying for him on Twitter?

White House 'asked Navy to hide warship USS John S. McCain'

- May 30, 2019

President Donald Trump denies making the request, saying he was "not informed about anything".

Baseball player distraught after child hit

- May 30, 2019

A child is taken to hospital after she was hit by a foul ball off the bat of Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr at the Houston Astros' stadium, leaving the player in tears.

More Democrats call for impeachment after Mueller makes statement

- May 29, 2019

Three more Democratic presidential hopefuls join chorus calling for impeachment.

Papua New Guinea chooses James Marape as new prime minister

- May 29, 2019

A former finance minister takes the reins after weeks of upheaval in the South Pacific nation.

Russia 'probably' conducting banned nuclear tests, US official says

- May 29, 2019

Moscow is likely testing low-yield nuclear weapons in the Arctic, a US intelligence official says.

The mystery of the 'identical' Miss India contestants

- May 29, 2019

A photo of this year's finalists has placed them at the centre of a storm over skin colour.

Octavia Spencer: Ditching the 'sassy black woman' for horror

- May 29, 2019

The Oscar winner on why she hopes horror film MA, her first lead role, can change Hollywood for black actresses.

How damaging is the row over Huawei for US-China trade?

- May 29, 2019

What do Washington's latest moves against Huawei mean for any US-China trade deal?

Cartoon scavenger hunts brighten Portland

- May 29, 2019

Wooden cutouts of famous cartoon characters and memes are popping up all over the city in Oregon.

Burkina Faso's war against militant Islamists

- May 29, 2019

Attacks on Christians by armed groups in Burkina Faso signals a worrying new shift, experts say.

US energy department rebrands gas exports 'molecules of freedom'

- May 29, 2019

Department of Energy announces plan to spread "molecules of US freedom" throughout the world.

What are the real reasons behind Venezuela’s blackouts?

- May 29, 2019

The country's political crisis is resulting in power cuts and blackouts - is it sabotage, or something simpler?

Cameroon atrocity: What happened after Africa Eye found who killed this woman

- May 29, 2019

BBC Africa Eye identified who killed a group of women and children last year, but what happened next?

Fukushima: How to move a mountain of radioactive soil

- May 29, 2019

Eight years after the disaster at the Japanese nuclear power station, the clean-up is continuing.

Hungary: Three dead after boat capsizes on the Danube

- May 29, 2019

The boat, carrying dozens of tourists, capsized after another vessel crashed into it.

Terrill Thomas death: Family to receive $6.75m settlement

- May 29, 2019

Terrill Thomas died in a Milwaukee jail after officers turned off his water supply for a week.

Israel to hold fresh election as Netanyahu fails to form coalition

- May 29, 2019

Lawmakers vote to dissolve parliament after Prime Minister Netanyahu fails to form a coalition.

Belgium king meets far-right Vlaams Belang party leader

- May 29, 2019

King Philippe met Tom van Grieken in the first talks between a monarch and the far right since 1936.

Merkel dismisses rumours of rift with successor as CDU leader

- May 29, 2019

She says a report that she believes her successor as CDU leader is not up to the job is "nonsense".

Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg: 'We apologise to the families'

- May 29, 2019

Dennis Muilenburg gives his first interview since the two 737 Max crashes that killed more than 300 people.

Sara Netanyahu: Israeli PM's wife 'agrees plea bargain'

- May 29, 2019

Sara Netanyahu was charged with fraud after being accused of wrongly spending state funds on catering.

Caster Semenya: Olympic 800m champion files appeal to Swiss court

- May 29, 2019

Olympic champion Caster Semenya files a new appeal to a Swiss court to challenge the decision regarding the restriction of testosterone levels in female runners.

Caruana Galizia: Malta criticised over journalist murder probe

- May 29, 2019

A human rights watchdog accuses officials of not properly investigating Daphne Caruana Galizia's death.

'If we were confident the President did not commit a crime, we would have said so'

- May 29, 2019

The US Special Counsel spoke publicly for the first time since publishing the results of the Russia inquiry

Thousands pay respects to Niki Lauda

- May 29, 2019

Formula 1 stars including Lewis Hamilton and other celebrities in Vienna as Lauda's body lay in state at St Stephen's Cathedral.

Trump Russia investigation: Robert Mueller to make statement

- May 29, 2019

It will be Robert Mueller's first public statement on the investigation since it started in 2017.

Anger over death of Algeria hunger-striking activist Kamel Eddine Fekhar

- May 29, 2019

The Berber activist endured great suffering and neglect since his detention in March, his lawyer says.

Hells Angels bikers banned by Netherlands court

- May 29, 2019

The court says the group - which has thousands of members worldwide - is a danger to public order.

Argentina abortion: Crowds gather to back pro-choice bill

- May 29, 2019

The demonstrators support a bill which aims to legalise abortion in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy.

Nusrat Jahan Rafi: 16 charged in Bangladesh for burning girl alive

- May 29, 2019

The schoolgirl was set on fire after filing a sexual harassment complaint against her principal.

Myanmar military accused of fresh war crimes in Rakhine

- May 29, 2019

Amnesty International says the army is killing, torturing and attacking civilians in Rakhine state.

Tankers almost certainly damaged by Iranian naval mines, US says

- May 29, 2019

National Security Adviser John Bolton blames Iran for attacks off the UAE, but provides no evidence.

Ellen DeGeneres opens up about sexual abuse

- May 29, 2019

The US chat show host speaks out "because I want other girls to not ever let someone do that".

The diggers guided by satellites and drones

- May 29, 2019

Moving earth is messy - but new technology means we can dig with an accuracy of a few centimetres.

Niki Lauda: F1 stars attend Mass for late racing legend in Austria

- May 29, 2019

They are among thousands paying tributes to the late Austrian driver at a Mass in Vienna.

Real Madrid 'most valuable club in Europe', says KPMG

- May 28, 2019

The Spanish club tops KPMG's study of top sides' "enterprise value", ahead of Man Utd and Bayern Munich.

New Zealand budget: National party denies hacking Treasury

- May 28, 2019

New Zealand's opposition party says it wasn't behind 2,000 hacking attempts on government systems.

Huawei: US move to blacklist firm sets a 'dangerous precedent'

- May 28, 2019

Huawei says the US is "using the strength of an entire nation to come after a private company".

Australia's 'Egg Boy' gives donations to NZ attack survivors

- May 28, 2019

The Australian teenager was flooded with donations after egging a controversial far-right lawmaker.

Belgium's ex-King Albert II submits DNA in paternity case

- May 28, 2019

Albert II provides a sample to avoid daily fines amid claims he fathered a love-child in the 1960s.

The preachers getting rich from poor Americans

- May 28, 2019

Some televangelists ask people to give cash to earn financial favour from God - it's often the hardest-up giving their last pennies.

Could making recycling pay save the planet?

- May 28, 2019

Encouraging recycling as a moral good may not make sense.

How Nigeria and its president are being held to ransom

- May 28, 2019

Tackling kidnapping is Muhammadu Buhari's biggest challenge as he is sworn in for another four years.

The bullying that led this doctor to take her own life

- May 28, 2019

Payal Tadvi, 26, took her own life after months of alleged harassment over her caste, her family say.

Are rare earth minerals China's trump card in its trade war with US?

- May 28, 2019

There is speculation that China might restrict rare earth minerals to the US. What could the impact be?

The Yazidi family reunited after being IS slaves

- May 28, 2019

Thousands of Yazidis were killed or enslaved by IS but Nashaat and his mother survived, and are about to be reunited.

Growing crops in the shadow of Fukushima

- May 28, 2019

Eight years on from the nuclear disaster, people are being allowed to return to Okuma in Japan.

Malaysia orders tonnes of imported waste to be returned

- May 28, 2019

The country's government says it has become a dumping ground for wealthier nations.

Biden team says Trump's taunts 'beneath dignity of the office'

- May 28, 2019

The Biden camp accuses President Trump of siding "repeatedly with a murderous dictator".

Trump supporters build US-Mexico barrier

- May 28, 2019

US military veteran Brian Kolfage posts a picture of the steel fence going up in New Mexico.

Georgia's Saakashvili has Ukrainian citizenship restored

- May 28, 2019

Mikheil Saakashvili has his Ukrainian citizenship restored after it was removed amid a political row.

Pakistan vet charged with blasphemy over medicine 'wrapped in religious text'

- May 28, 2019

The vet allegedly wrapped medicine in pages from a school book containing Islamic religious text.

Johnson & Johnson begins trial over "opioid crisis"

- May 28, 2019

The company denies allegations it had fuelled an "opioid epidemic" in the US state of Oklahoma.

MacKenzie Bezos pledges to donate half her $37bn fortune

- May 28, 2019

The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos pledges to give half of her $37bn fortune to charity.

UN staff caught up in Kosovo police anti-smuggling sweep

- May 28, 2019

The pair were held in a police raid in the north, which has a majority ethnic Serbian population.

Last male Sumatran rhino in Malaysia dies

- May 28, 2019

The future of the critically endangered Sumatran rhino has been struck a blow, with the death of Malaysia's last male.

Leech smuggling: Canada fines man after 4,700 carried on plane

- May 28, 2019

The man was detained at Toronto airport last October and has been fined C$15,000 ($11,000).

North Korea: UN report says people 'trapped in cycle of corruption'

- May 28, 2019

A UN report says people are forced to bribe officials in order to survive in the secretive state.

Ohio tornadoes: Widespread damage, injuries and power cuts

- May 28, 2019

Several people were injured in the cities of Dayton and Celina, but no deaths have been reported.

Egypt's Sinai: 'War crimes' being committed, says Human Rights Watch

- May 28, 2019

Children as young as 12 are being held in secret prisons, Human Rights Watch says.

Europe's leaders launch fight for EU top jobs in Brussels

- May 28, 2019

EU leaders will begin intense haggling over candidates for the EU's top jobs.

Japan knife attack: 'I saw children screaming and crying'

- May 28, 2019

A man wielding knives attacked schoolchildren waiting to board a bus in the city of Kawasaki.

Match-fixing in football: Spanish police make arrests in top two divisions

- May 28, 2019

Current and former players from Spain's top two divisions are arrested as part of a La Liga investigation into match-fixing.

Australian jailed for UK backpacker's kidnap and rape ordeal

- May 28, 2019

Marcus Martin held the British woman hostage on a month-long road trip across Queensland.

Iggy Azalea 'felt violated' by nude photo leak

- May 28, 2019

The rapper deletes her social media accounts after receiving "vile" messages about leaked photos.

'Holy Spirit' saves German driver from speeding fine

- May 28, 2019

Police decide to "leave the speeder in peace" after a perfectly placed white dove obscures his face.

Papua New Guinea PM Peter O'Neill tries to stall own resignation

- May 28, 2019

Peter O'Neill said on Sunday he would step down but has now tried to block a no-confidence vote.

Ken Wyatt: Australia's first indigenous cabinet minister

- May 28, 2019

Ken Wyatt's elevation also makes him the first Aboriginal person ever to oversee indigenous affairs.

The 1930s invention that is cutting period poverty

- May 27, 2019

Saying 'Goodbye' to pads and period poverty, and 'Hello' to the menstrual cup

Jair Bolsonaro: Man who stabbed Brazil's leader is 'mentally ill'

- May 27, 2019

The man who stabbed Brazil's president during his campaign last year cannot be jailed, a judge rules.

Everest deaths: Four reasons why this climbing season went wrong

- May 27, 2019

Overcrowding is blamed for an increase in deaths on the world's highest peak, but other factors are at play.

Myanmar's Thangyat: Jailed for a comedy show

- May 27, 2019

Seven young performers are in prison after taking part in a traditional festival, known as Thangyat.

Japan knife attack: Children stabbed in Kawasaki park

- May 27, 2019

Sixteen people - including 15 children - are attacked in a park near Tokyo, officials say.

A coffee shop in San Francisco offers a $75 cup of coffee

- May 27, 2019

Klatch Coffee in San Francisco is offering a $75 cup of coffee used from award winning beans grown in Panama.

Who are the Muslim community patrols protecting US mosques?

- May 27, 2019

A group of Muslim-Americans have begun patrolling New York mosques in a controversial safety measure.

The tablet computer pulled by donkey

- May 27, 2019

Communities in Mozambique learn about health, banking and elections via giant interactive screens.

Six shocking things we've learned from the Nxivm trial

- May 27, 2019

Skin branding ceremonies, blackmail and punishment for weight gain were all part of the "sex cult".

Man dies on plane after ingesting 246 cocaine bags

- May 27, 2019

The flight from Mexico City made an emergency landing after the Japanese passenger began having seizures.

Malawi election: President Mutharika re-elected after court battle

- May 27, 2019

President Mutharika secures a second term, after a court-ordered delay to the result's announcement.

Photographer 'overwhelmed' by response to bald eagle picture

- May 27, 2019

Steve Biro snapped the picture of 'Bruce' the bald eagle at a raptor conservation centre in Canada.

Romania corruption: PSD chief Liviu Dragnea jailed

- May 27, 2019

The head of the ruling PSD party, Liviu Dragnea, loses his appeal against a corruption conviction.

North Korea launches its own whisky

- May 27, 2019

North Korea is making its own brand of whisky, expected to hit the shops at the end of the year.

Albino panda spotted in China

- May 27, 2019

Wildlife experts have shown off the first photo of an albino panda in the wild.

Cracks open up as earthquake hits Peru

- May 27, 2019

At least one person is dead after a powerful 8.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Amazon rainforest in north-central Peru.

Rohingya massacre: Myanmar grants soldiers early release

- May 27, 2019

They were sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2018, but officials say they are no longer detained.

Trump in Japan: US president backs Abe-Kim talks

- May 27, 2019

Japan's PM wants "frank talks" with North Korea on issues such as the abduction of its citizens.

Scores dead or missing as DR Congo boat sinks

- May 27, 2019

The vessel is reported to have been carrying more than 400 passengers on Lake Mai-Ndombe.

Sebastian Kurz, Austrian leader, faces removal in confidence vote

- May 27, 2019

Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's previous allies say they will now back a move to have him sacked.

Migrant boy who died after detention at US border buried

- May 27, 2019

The two-and-a-half-year-old boy from Guatemala died after he was held in US custody at the border.

Ethiopia apologises for map that erases Somalia

- May 27, 2019

It appeared on the foreign ministry website, showing its neighbour incorporated within its borders.

France Lyon: Police arrest suspect in parcel bomb attack which hurt 13

- May 27, 2019

A suspected parcel bomb packed with shrapnel exploded on Friday, injuring 13 people.

European elections: anti-EU forces and Green wave

- May 27, 2019

From the predicted rise of anti-EU forces to a 'Green wave', BBC Brussels reporter Adam Fleming looks at what went on across Europe.

Four things to expect from the week ahead

- May 27, 2019

An important week for the Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange, and for English football clubs.

Fiat Chrysler proposes merger with Renault

- May 27, 2019

Fiat said the proposed tie-up would create a "world leader" in the rapidly changing auto sector.

Fighting between inmates at Brazil prison kills 15

- May 27, 2019

Officials say the violence has been contained and the cause of the struggle is being investigated.

Trump in Japan: US president meets Emperor Naruhito

- May 26, 2019

President Trump meets Emperor Naruhito, who was crowned only weeks ago when his father stepped down.

Courtney Herron: Melbourne woman killed in 'horrendous bashing'

- May 26, 2019

Courtney Herron died in a "particularly horrendous attack" in a Melbourne park, police say.

Anthony Albanese: Australia's Labor opposition elects new leader

- May 26, 2019

Anthony Albanese will lead the Labor party after its bruising defeat in Australia's general election.

Javier Botet: Meet the actor behind Hollywood's monsters

- May 26, 2019

You may not recognise Spanish actor Javier Botet - but he has starred in some of horror's biggest films.

Somalia's frightening network of Islamist spies

- May 26, 2019

Al-Shabab remains largely undiminished thanks to its sophisticated intelligence network.

Russian data theft: Shady world where all is for sale

- May 26, 2019

Sales of hacked personal data are booming in Russia as the penalties are rarely heavy.

Memorial Day: America's strained salute to its black veterans

- May 26, 2019

Black Americans have always helped fight America's wars, but do not receive the same reverence as white soldiers.

Has Narendra Modi ended dynastic politics in India?

- May 26, 2019

A slew of candidates from political families have lost in the general elections.

Beautiful game? The day I had to watch a sport I hate

- May 26, 2019

Dany Mitzman hates football but her partner loves it. That isn't a problem until their daughter is about to go to her first game...

European elections 2019: Power blocs lose grip on Parliament

- May 26, 2019

EU elections: Main centre-right and centre-left groups have suffered significant losses to other parties.

Working the night shift on Malaria's frontline in Sierra Leone

- May 26, 2019

A night shift in the hospital on the frontline of the fight against malaria.

Thai vet helps woman give birth by Bangkok road

- May 26, 2019

A veterinarian in Thailand stepped in to help a woman give birth on the side of the road in Bangkok.

Key takeaways: What we know so far

- May 26, 2019

Results suggest mainstream parties have lost ground to smaller green, liberal and far-right parties.

European Elections 2019: Romanians across Europe queue at polling stations

- May 26, 2019

Romanians living abroad faced long queues at polling stations to cast votes in the European Parliament election and a national referendum.

Oklahoma tornado: Aerial footage shows the aftermath

- May 26, 2019

Aerial footage shows the aftermath of a tornado which caused at least two deaths in El Reno.

Ex-boss of Ethiopia's notorious Jail Ogaden arrested

- May 26, 2019

The man who ran a jail where suspected separatists were reportedly tortured is captured in Somalia.

Colorado: Boulders 'the size of a building' hit US road

- May 26, 2019

A huge rock slide caused an enormous trench in the road in Colorado, making it impassable.

Nepal says overcrowding not 'sole reason' for Everest death toll rise

- May 26, 2019

The department of tourism said other factors such as weather conditions were involved.

Oklahoma tornado: Two killed and several injured in El Reno

- May 26, 2019

Rescue efforts continue as officials assess the "devastating" aftermath.

Sudan rebel leader returns despite death sentence

- May 26, 2019

Yasir Arman returns weeks after President al-Bashir was ousted and could take part in peace talks.

Nepal explosions kill three in capital Kathmandu

- May 26, 2019

The twin blasts also injured five others, police say, but the cause is not yet clear.

Briton dies following Cannes yacht collision

- May 26, 2019

A 29-year-old man died when two yachts collided off the coast of Cannes, France.

Trump presents a custom-made trophy

- May 26, 2019

President Trump attended the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament as part of his trip to Japan.

Islamic State: Iraq sentences French citizens to death

- May 26, 2019

The three men were found guilty of joining the militant group.

In Pictures: Donald Trump enjoys sumo tournament in Japan

- May 26, 2019

Images from Tokyo where the US president witnessed traditional Japanese wrestling on his four-day visit.

Thailand's influential ex-PM Prem Tinsulanonda dies at 98

- May 26, 2019

Prem Tinsulanonda, 98, is remembered as one of the most influential figures in modern Thai politics.

Final voting under way in European elections

- May 26, 2019

First results are due on Sunday evening in a vote where nationalists seek to change the balance of power.

Venezuela crisis: Delegates to meet for Norway peace talks

- May 26, 2019

Government and opposition delegates are returning to Norway to try to resolve the political crisis.

Ali Dorani: Iranian cartoonist on the drawings that saved his life

- May 26, 2019

Ali Dorani fled Iran only to find himself trapped in the controversial Manus Island detention camp.

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill resigns

- May 25, 2019

Peter O'Neill stands down after a series of defections from his government to the opposition.

The intimacy coordinator that helps choreograph sex scenes

- May 25, 2019

Ita O'Brien is the BBC's first "intimacy director" and has worked on new BBC drama Gentleman Jack.

Trump dismisses North Korean tests of 'some small weapons'

- May 25, 2019

During state visit to Japan, the US president put himself at odds with his hosts and his own advisers.

German Jews warned not to wear kippas after rise in anti-Semitism

- May 25, 2019

Official urges Jews to not wear traditional skullcaps following a sharp rise in anti-Semitism.

Why my 93-year-old gran is learning to fly

- May 25, 2019

WW2 veteran Mollie Macartney is still pursuing an active life - and is inspiring her granddaughter to do the same.

Trump in Japan: Sumo, barbecue and an imperial audience

- May 25, 2019

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe is pulling out all the stops for his country's closest ally.

Why Huawei's Google woes worry Africa

- May 25, 2019

Will Africa's governments and consumers have to choose between using US and Chinese technology?

Beach-lovers beware: Umbrellas injure thousands a year

- May 25, 2019

Improperly installed beach umbrellas have sent more than 30,000 people to US hospitals in a decade.

How will Modi handle India's economy?

- May 25, 2019

With an even bigger electoral mandate India's new government is in a position to push ahead with reforms.

Divorce referendum: Ireland votes to liberalise laws

- May 25, 2019

In a referendum, voters overwhelmingly back changes to the constitution to make divorce easier.

Rescued hiker: 'It came down to life and death and I had to chose'

- May 25, 2019

A hiker who was found alive more than two weeks after she went missing in Hawaii speaks from hospital.

Israel protests: Thousands rally against Netanyahu immunity

- May 25, 2019

Protesters gather in Tel Aviv to rally against moves to safeguard the PM from corruption cases.

Saudi women runners push boundaries on the streets

- May 25, 2019

Jeddah Running Community is one of a growing number of mixed gender Saudi Arabian running groups.

Is the voice assistant on your phone sexist?

- May 25, 2019

BBC's Megha Mohan finds out why voice assistant technologies often have female voices.

Cannes: Palme d'Or goes to Bong Joon-ho's Parasite

- May 25, 2019

The South Korean director won the prestigious award for his dark comedy thriller, Parasite.

Moby-Natalie Portman row: 'Inconsiderate' DJ apologises

- May 25, 2019

The actress denied dating Moby as a teenager, and called his behaviour "inappropriate".

South Africa's President Ramaphosa sworn in

- May 25, 2019

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa was inaugurated at an event which included a flypast and military parade.

Russia ordered to release Ukraine sailors

- May 25, 2019

The chances of Moscow complying with the UN tribunal's ruling are thought to be minimal.

South Africa's President Ramaphosa vows 'new era' at inauguration

- May 25, 2019

The president promises to tackle corruption and bring about "hope and renewal".

Mount Agung: Flights resume after Bali volcano disruption

- May 25, 2019

Mount Agung erupted on Friday, causing some flight cancellations and delays.

Everest: British man among latest mountain deaths

- May 25, 2019

Ten people have now died climbing the world's highest peak this season, amid reports of overcrowding.

Hawaii hiker found alive after two weeks missing

- May 25, 2019

Amanda Eller, 35, had not been seen since 8 May but was discovered by rescuers on Friday.

Austria scandal: Lawyer says he was part of Ibiza sting

- May 25, 2019

The lawyer says it was a "civil society-driven project" but has not revealed who was behind it.

How the microscope became a million dollar idea

- May 25, 2019

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the microscope became a million dollar idea.

Why is Norway the land of electric cars?

- May 25, 2019

We look at how the Scandinavian country is streets ahead of others when it comes to electric cars.

US judge blocks funds for Trump border wall plan

- May 24, 2019

The move temporarily halts the use of $1bn of defence department funds in Arizona and Texas.

Jayme Closs case: Man gets life for murder and kidnapping

- May 24, 2019

The 13-year-old was discovered 88 days after Jake Patterson killed her parents and kidnapped her.

At least 25 dead in clashes at Venezuelan prison

- May 24, 2019

Rights groups says 20 police officers were also wounded in the violent clashes.

Gay rights in Kenya: 'Why our fight isn't over'

- May 24, 2019

A Kenyan campaigner says he won't be deterred by a court ruling that upheld a ban on gay sex.

How Sydney's pools became the envy of the world

- May 24, 2019

Sydney has more ocean swimming pools than any other city - a product of "unique" historic factors.

ICYMI: Gardening goats and cute tiger cubs

- May 24, 2019

Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

Why Charlie Brooker says the news is copying Black Mirror

- May 24, 2019

The Netflix series writer, Charlie Brooker, jokes he and executive producer Annabel Jones should sue "the news".

Trump to clear $8bn Saudi weapons sale over Iran tensions

- May 24, 2019

The president evokes a legal loophole to push through the arms deal without Congressional approval.

We Are Middlesbrough: Pregnant teenagers tell their story

- May 24, 2019

Robyn used to drink and smoke marijuana, but says her impending little girl changed her life.

Boston museum sorry for racist 'no watermelons' remark

- May 24, 2019

A teacher accuses staff at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston of racism towards her pupils.

US groups sue Alabama over 'extreme' abortion ban

- May 24, 2019

The lawsuit was expected and is part of a conservative strategy to re-examine federal abortion law.

Why did a stranger break into a house to clean it?

- May 24, 2019

Nate came home to the smell of cleaning products and toilet paper roses. He doesn't know who did it.

Trump: US to send 1,500 extra troops to Middle East

- May 24, 2019

The Trump administration plans to send 1,500 troops to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran.

India college fire kills at least 17 students

- May 24, 2019

Footage shows teenagers falling and jumping from the blaze, which also left about 20 people injured.

France Lyon: 'Parcel bomb' injures people

- May 24, 2019

A suspected parcel bomb injures at least six people in the eastern French city of Lyon, reports say.

Mt Everest: Why the summit can get so crowded

- May 24, 2019

A picture gives a glimpse into the conditions facing climbers at the top of the world.

Mona Lisa 'brought to life' with deepfake AI

- May 24, 2019

Samsung makes a moving Mona Lisa from a single photo using AI technology.

Kenya upholds law criminalising gay sex

- May 24, 2019

The judges reject claims that a colonial-era law violated the constitution.

Lance Armstrong: I wouldn't change a thing about doping

- May 24, 2019

Lance Armstrong says he "wouldn't change a thing" about the doping that helped him win and then saw him stripped of seven Tour de France titles.

Paul Whelan: Ex-US marine alleges abuse in Russia spy case

- May 24, 2019

Paul Whelan claims he is "constantly subjected" to abuse and harassment in jail in Russia.

EU 'failed' over UK's Brexit vote, says Juncker

- May 24, 2019

The EU Commission chief says Brussels should have got more involved in Britain's EU membership vote.

Sinikiwe Kademaunga: 'Don't associate disability with poverty'

- May 24, 2019

Blogger Sinikiwe Kademaunga was born with a condition that stopped the growth of her limbs.

Iran police arrest 30 at private yoga class

- May 24, 2019

The mixed group was detained in Gorgan after an event, which was advertised on Instagram.

'Sabotaged' tanker in Gulf of Oman leaked oil

- May 24, 2019

A satellite spotted an oil slick trailing from a tanker mysteriously attacked off the UAE on 12 May.

European elections 2019: Dutch Labour celebrate after vote

- May 24, 2019

The centre-left Labour party hails a "bizarre comeback" based on exit polls in the Netherlands.

India general election 2019: What happened?

- May 24, 2019

Analysis of the results of India's 2019 general election.

Three more die on Everest amid overcrowding near summit

- May 24, 2019

Seven have died climbing the world's highest peak in a week - more than for the whole of last year.

'Why can only guys make movies?'

- May 24, 2019

Meet the Latino female filmmakers flying the flag in "uncomfortable" times at Cannes.

Viewpoint: What Assange charges could mean for press freedom

- May 24, 2019

New US charges against the Wikileaks co-founder have massive implications, a legal expert argues.

Lift off for SpaceX rocket carrying 60 satellites

- May 24, 2019

A Falcon-9 rocket launches from Florida, packed with 60 satellites capable of giving users on the ground high-speed connections to the internet.

Trump orders new powers for Attorney General's surveillance probe

- May 24, 2019

The move gives new authority to the attorney general, who is investigating if Mr Trump was spied on.

Harvey Weinstein 'to settle with accusers for $44m'

- May 24, 2019

The film producer reached a deal with women who say he sexually abused them, his lawyers tell media.

'Perhaps life would be easier if I shaved, but why?’

- May 23, 2019

Poet and transgender activist Alok Menon is often trolled for their appearance - but is defiant.

School students walk out in global climate strike

- May 23, 2019

Protests are under way in Australia and New Zealand but students from 110 countries are expected to participate.

What happens when women lawmakers are the majority?

- May 23, 2019

Nevada is the first US state with more women legislators than men. It's affecting policy-making.

Zakir Musa: India's 'most wanted' militant killed in Kashmir

- May 23, 2019

Zakir Musa was the leader of what he called al-Qaeda's Kashmir cell and his death has brought protests.

SpaceX puts up 60 internet satellites

- May 23, 2019

The California firm launches the first spacecraft in its multi-billion-dollar broadband project.

Majority in Brazil's top court to make homophobia and transphobia crimes

- May 23, 2019

Six out of 11 judges vote in favour of making homophobia and transphobia equivalent to racism.

Trump says Huawei could be part of trade deal

- May 23, 2019

Huawei could feature in a US-China trade pact despite being "very dangerous", says the US president.

Rahul Gandhi: Is this the end of the Gandhi dynasty?

- May 23, 2019

After Narendra Modi's stunning victory, is this the end for Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi?

European Elections: What to watch out for in the results

- May 23, 2019

Will the traditional powers hold on to a slim majority, or will the far right make gains the gains they hope for?

Taiwan gay marriage: Three couples and a wedding to celebrate equality

- May 23, 2019

Three couples find a special way to celebrate Taiwan becoming the first place in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage.

Brazil's Barão de Cocais waits as dam nearby at risk of collapse

- May 23, 2019

Residents of Barão de Cocais have been warned that a nearby dam is at risk of collapse.

How did six migrant children die on US border?

- May 23, 2019

The six - all but one from Guatemala - were detained after they crossed the US southern border.

Is Facebook undermining democracy in Africa?

- May 23, 2019

Critics say the social media giant has allowed its platform to be weaponised during elections on the continent.

Italy's ghost town that became a home for the poor

- May 23, 2019

Italy's ghost town that became a home for people with no where else to go.

Austria scandal: Mystery of the honey-trap video

- May 23, 2019

Speculation is at fever pitch after a video results in the far right pulling out of Austria's government.

Blackpink: Meet the K-pop superstars backstage at their first UK tour

- May 23, 2019

From their Spice Girls inspiration to Coachella: here's what we learned from K-pop stars Blackpink.

US lays new charges against Assange

- May 23, 2019

US unveils 17 new charges against Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange, who is facing extradition from the UK.

Trudeau exonerates Cree chief of 1885 treason charge

- May 23, 2019

Chief Poundmaker is now remembered as a peacemaker who prevented violence during a time of unrest.

Taiwan gay marriage: Three couples and a wedding to celebrate equality

- May 23, 2019

Three couples celebrate Taiwan becoming the first place in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage.

India election 2019: Has India's BJP government kept its promises?

- May 23, 2019

How has the Modi government in India matched up to its promises?

Ugandan capital Kampala bans street children donations

- May 23, 2019

Kampala's mayor says a new law will curb the commercial and sexual exploitation of children.

Egypt releases students held after exams protests

- May 23, 2019

The high school students had been demonstrating against a new electronic exam system.

Quentin Tarantino 'rejects hypothesis' on Margot Robbie

- May 23, 2019

The Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood director rejected a question about Margot Robbie's lack of lines in the movie.

India election 2019: Narendra Modi thanks voters for 'historic mandate'

- May 23, 2019

The prime minister hails his party's commanding success at the polls as "a victory for India".

Pelosi calls for family 'intervention' with Trump

- May 23, 2019

The House of Representatives speaker also says she is concerned for the president's "well-being".

Baltimore government held hostage by hackers' ransomware

- May 23, 2019

The hack has disabled government email and payments to city departments, with no end in sight.

Fifty children saved as international paedophile ring busted

- May 23, 2019

Interpol believes 100 more children have suffered abuse and is working to identify them.

In pictures: Brazilian inmates create fashion behind bars

- May 23, 2019

Models parade clothes designed and created by inmates of a maximum security jail in Brazil.

John Walker Lindh: Anger as 'American Taliban' freed

- May 23, 2019

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says John Walker Lindh's early release is "unconscionable".

Boeing 737 Max: FAA says no fixed timetable for grounding to be lifted

- May 23, 2019

US aviation regulator says he is "not tied to a timetable" over when the Boeing jet can fly again.

Venice police move Banksy street stall

- May 23, 2019

Banksy has released a video on social media of some new artwork in Venice, Italy.

Geoffrey Rush: Actor wins biggest ever defamation payout in Australia

- May 23, 2019

Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush is awarded A$2.9M over allegations printed in an Australian newspaper.

Celebrations after Prime Minister Modi wins Indian election

- May 23, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured another five-year term in a landslide general election.

The Tiger Who Came To Tea author Judith Kerr dies

- May 23, 2019

Judith Kerr published more than 30 books over a 50-year career, dreaming up a tiger story to amuse her two children.

We're Going to Ibiza revived as protest hit in Austria scandal

- May 23, 2019

The Vengaboys' 1999 Eurodance hit enjoys a new lease of life thanks to Austria's political crisis.

Healthy dog put down to be buried with owner in Virginia, US

- May 23, 2019

Employees of a US animal shelter tried to find an alternative after the dog owner died.

Why Iraqi comedy shows are booming

- May 23, 2019

Recent Iraqi shows have been gaining millions of views but face risks and obstacles in the conservative country

Woman aged 102 suspected of care home murder

- May 23, 2019

A 102-year-old is thought to have battered and strangled her 92-year-old female neighbour.

Trump to Pelosi: 'I don't do cover-ups'

- May 23, 2019

Mr Trump called the accusations a "takedown attempt of the president of the United States".

Tackling the world's single-use plastic problem

- May 23, 2019

Tackling the world's single-use plastic problem

Clotilda wreck: 'Last US slave ship' found in Alabama

- May 23, 2019

The wreck of the Clotilda, which smuggled slaves to the US, is found after a year-long search.

Missouri weather: 'Violent' US tornado kills three people

- May 23, 2019

Extensive damage is expected from the storm which has struck the state's capital, Jefferson City.