Abounding Opportunities

Tuesday's ugly and ill-tempered first US presidential debate has been widely condemned.

Japan 'Twitter killer' pleads guilty to murders

Takahiro Shiraishi confessed to using the social media platform to seek out and kill his victims.

Technical glitch halts trading on Japan's exchanges

Stock markets in Tokyo and other cities suffered a day-long suspended trading session on Thursday.

Google Pixel phone 'designed for economic downturn'

The Pixel 5 loses several headline features of last year's flagship phone to hit a lower price tag.

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Russia offers to host Nagorno-Karabakh peace talks

The offer comes as Azerbaijan vows to fight for full control of the disputed Armenian-majority area.

Coronavirus: How Italy has fought back from virus disaster

Italy was the first country in Europe to be overwhelmed by the virus but is so far keeping it in check.

Nigeria turns 60: Can Africa's most populous nation remain united?

Nigeria's greatest challenge on its 60th anniversary remains its diversity, writes Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani.

Rwanda's clothing spat with the US helps China

As the African nation continues to ban the import of used US clothes, China takes advantage.

Parisians alarmed by sonic boom by warplane

The huge noise startled Parisians after a war jet was dispatched to intercept a commercial plane.

Coronavirus: Israel passes law to ban mass protests during lockdown

Critics say the move is intended to stifle demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Ex-Audi boss stands trial over 'dieselgate' scandal in Germany

Rupert Stadler is the first first top executive to stand trial over the 2015 emissions-cheating scandal.

Berlin patient: First person cured of HIV, Timothy Ray Brown, dies

Mr Brown, known as the Berlin patient, was cured after a bone marrow transplant to treat leukaemia.

French Open 2020: Serena Williams withdraws from competition on day four

Three-time French Open champion Serena Williams withdraws from the 2020 event because of injury.

France announces 'gradual' ban on wild animals in circuses

The government also announces a ban on mink farms and on keeping killer whales in captivity.

Hathras gang rape: India victim cremated 'without family's consent'

The woman's death after she was gang raped allegedly by upper-caste men has caused huge anger in India.

US election 2020: 'The loser is us, the American people'

Voters from across the country weigh in with reaction to the first presidential debate.

Babri mosque: India court acquits BJP leaders in demolition case

Former deputy PM LK Advani, 92, was among those charged over the 1992 destruction of the Babri mosque.

Presidential debate: 'Shut up, man' and other insults and interruptions

Donald Trump and Joe Biden didn't hold back in an angry presidential debate that got personal and ugly.

Presidential debate: Trump and Biden clash on future of healthcare

During the first presidential debate, Joe Biden and President Donald Trump clashed over the future of healthcare.

Great Barrier Reef: Uncovering the secrets of Australia's deep waters

Scientists explain how the biggest deep-sea study of two marine parks led to exciting discoveries.

Female Koran reciters 'part of Islamic legacy'

How female Muslim Koran reciters are making their voices heard.

US election debate 2020: Biden accuses trump of covering-up the truth

Joe Biden accused President Trump of lying about the issues around Covid-19 in the first US election debate.

Presidential debate: Trump and Biden's claims fact-checked

The first of three presidential debates centred on the pandemic, race and the economy.

First Trump-Biden presidential debate: Trump clashes with moderator

President Donald Trump clashes with moderator Chris Wallace.

US election 2020: A really simple guide

If you’re looking for a refresher or trying to understand it for the first time, this guide will help.

US election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in chaotic, bitter debate

In a debate disrupted by angry shouting, the rivals fight over the pandemic, protests and even their families.

Extra facility opened for planes grounded by Covid-19

Analysts say it's an indication of more trouble ahead for the struggling airline industry

Disney lays off 28,000 at US theme parks

Prolonged closures and limited capacity at the parks has forced the company to cut its workforce.

Brazil judge stymies plan to revoke mangrove protection

Environmentalists feared fragile coastal ecosystems would be destroyed by redevelopment.

Helen Reddy: Australian singer of feminist anthem I Am Woman dies

The Australian singer had a string of hits in the 1970s, but is best known for her feminist pop anthem.

Joyce Echaquan: Outcry in Canada over treatment of dying indigenous woman

A nurse is sacked after Joyce Echaquan filmed herself in hospital apparently being insulted by staff.

Rio Tinto: Mining giant accused of poisoning rivers in Papua New Guinea

More than 150 people in Bougainville have filed a complaint against the embattled Rio Tinto company.

One million deaths: Milestones of pandemic

We track some of the key moments in the spread of Covid-19 around the world.

Chadwick Boseman gave some of his 21 Bridges salary to co-star Sienna Miller

The British actress says Boseman took a pay cut in order to raise her salary on the film 21 Bridges.

Buried lakes of liquid water discovered on Mars

The underground lakes were detected in the Red Planet's south polar region.

Spain Bankia trial: Thirty-four cleared of bank privatisation fraud

Ex-IMF chief Rodrigo Rato and 33 other defendants are acquitted over Bankia's 2011 stock listing.

Estonia ferry disaster: TV crew uncovers new evidence

Underwater footage appears to show an unrecorded four-metre (13ft) hole in the ferry's hull.

Zuma: South Africa anti-graft inquiry is biased against me

South Africa’s former president has repeatedly refused to testify at the corruption commission.

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Casualties mount in Nagorno-Karabakh

Civilians are among those killed in three days of fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces.

Anger as Brazil revokes mangrove protection regulations

Environmental groups have called the move to revoke regulations that protect mangroves a "crime".

No more 'ladies and gentlemen' on Japan Airlines flights

The airline says it has committed to not discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Aaron Sorkin: 'Right time' to tell Chicago riots story

Screenwriter and director Aaron Sorkin speaks to the BBC's Will Gompertz about his new project.

Hathras gang rape: India victim's death sparks outrage

The 19-year-old woman died after fighting for her life in a hospital for two weeks.

Tourist faces jail in Thailand over hotel review

The US man left several negative reviews which the hotel says are untrue and damage its reputation.

US 2020 election: Social media's nightmare scenario

Potential election chaos will play out on social media, and Big Tech is worried.

Congo's sapeurs pass their style on to a new generation

A new book highlights the "sapeurs" in the twin Congolese capitals of Brazzaville and Kinshasa.

Amnesty International to halt India operations

The human rights watchdog tells the BBC that the move comes due to reprisal from the government.

Trump and Biden: What to watch for in first presidential debate

One is aggressive, the other amiable - but both share a similar weakness. We break down what to look for.

Chinese teacher sentenced to death for poisoning nursery children

A Chinese court said she put poison into the porridge of her colleague's students in an act of revenge.

George Pell: Cardinal to return to Rome for first time since acquittal

The ex-Vatican treasurer is to return to Rome for the first time since being acquitted of sexual abuse.

Coronavirus: Global Covid-19 death toll passes one million

UN chief António Guterres calls it "an agonising milestone" as the fight to stem the virus continues.

BTS to become multi-millionaires after label goes public

The South Korean K-pop group will become multi-millionaires after their label Big Hit goes public.

Ai Weiwei: 'Too late' to curb China's global influence

The Chinese artist and dissident says the West should have worried about China decades ago.

Kangana Ranaut: The star taking on Bollywood

Why is Kangana Ranaut on a warpath with many of her colleagues?

Fashion brands design 'waist-up' clothing for video calls

Milan Fashion Week saw designers showcasing logos on necklines and statement jewellery.

Coronavirus in Kenya: Pubs to reopen but schools stay shut

The president says pupil safety has to be guaranteed before Covid-19 school restrictions can lift.

Iraq civilians killed in rocket attack near Baghdad airport

Five women and children die when a rocket hits a house near the airport, which includes a US base.

Trump taxes 'national security' issue, Nancy Pelosi says

The top Democrat in Washington questions whether President Trump owes money to foreign interests.

Romanian mayor wins election two weeks after Covid-related death

Ion Aliman secured 64% of votes in Deveselu, despite having died from coronavirus complications.

Belarus: Svetlana Alexievich, Nobel winner and opposition figure, goes to Germany

Svetlana Alexievich's aide says the trip to Germany is not linked to the Belarus political crisis.

Nigeria's Boko Haram crisis: 'Bomb on donkey' used to ambush Borno governor

Militants from an Islamic State-linked group strapped explosives to the animal to target a governor.

Kosovo War: Salih Mustafa's case is the first for Hague court

Salih Mustafa faces charges of torture and murder during the war in the Balkans in the late 1990s.

Sir David Attenborough warns world leaders over extinction crisis

The naturalist uses a UN event to call on world leaders to do more to protect nature.

Quim Torra: Spain's top court bans Catalonia leader from office

Separatist Quim Torra will be forced to step down after he was found guilty of disobeying a court.

US squeezes China's biggest chip-maker SMIC

The commerce department writes to suppliers, warning of risks linked to the Chinese military.

US 2020 election: Can Trump release his tax returns?

The US president says he won't release his tax returns while under audit, but can he?

Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia-Azerbaijan fighting rages in disputed region

Casualties mount as Armenia and Azerbaijan claim an upper hand in fighting over the disputed region.

Sir David Attenborough spent lockdown 'listening to birds'

The legendary naturalist says restrictions offered a rare chance to witness the natural world.

Nagorno-Karabakh: What's behind the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict?

A disputed territory lies at the heart of this conflict, which dates back to the Soviet Union.

Trump denies story he avoided paying taxes

The president denies claims in the New York Times that he paid just $750 income tax in 2016 and 2017.

Dreamworld accident: Australian theme park fined over four deaths

Four people were crushed to death on a water ride at the Dreamworld theme park in 2016.

TikTok: US judge halts app store ban

District Judge Carl Nichols has issued a temporary injunction preventing a ban on TikTok downloads.

The South African cleric taking on the church over a rapist priest

Reverend June Major has gone on hunger strike twice to demand that the church take action against her alleged attacker who still practises as a priest

Meng Wanzhou: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row

The top Huawei executive's closely watched extradition case returns to court on Monday.

'You're an opera singer? But you're not white...'

The story of Emmanuel "Onry" Henreid and the unexpected duet that went viral.

The woman who quit smoking and built a global hypnotherapy firm

Grace Smith used hypnosis to give up smoking, and it inspired her to take up the profession.

Why India needs to worry about post-Covid care

Experts say India needs more post-Covid care centres as many patients are reporting lasting symptoms.

Donald Trump 'paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016' - New York Times

The New York Times says the president paid no income tax at all in 10 of the last 15 years.

Coronavirus: 'Forced to work' as medics fighting Covid

Almost 200 health workers have died of Covid-19 in Venezuela since the pandemic began in March.

Joe Montana: American football legend saves grandchild from kidnapping attempt

The former quarterback and his wife stopped a home intruder from kidnapping their grandchild.

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Tanks ablaze as fighting erupts over disputed region

Heavy fighting erupts between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Roe v Wade: Trump says Supreme Court ruling on abortion 'possible'

The president says his Supreme Court nominee could rule on a landmark decision to legalise abortion.

South African defence minister's pay docked over use of air force plane

South Africa's defence minister was accused of misusing state resources for party political business.

Belarus: Mass arrests at protests for President Lukashenko to resign

Belarus police make mass arrests as tens of thousands of people again gathered for protests calling on Alexander Lukashenko to go.

Belarus: Mass arrests and tear gas on seventh weekend of protests

Protests are held for a seventh straight weekend, days after Alexander Lukashenko's secret inauguration.

Sri Lanka returns 'hazardous waste' to UK

Customs officials said hospital material and plastic was found in the shipment, in breach of rules.

Islamist militants kill 18 in north-eastern Nigeria

The Islamic State group said it was behind the ambush on a convoy of government officials.

Switzerland firmly rejects end of free movement with EU - projection

Projections suggest a referendum on annulling a pact with the European Union has failed.

Japanese actress Yuko Takeuchi found dead at 40

The award-winning actress and mother of two is believed to have taken her own life.

Azerbaijan and Armenia clash over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region

The two sides report fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh and blame each other for starting it.

France racism: Paris to commemorate slave rebellion figure

A statue will honour Solitude, a black woman involved in a 1802 uprising in the French West Indies.

Brain-eating microbe: US city told not to use water amid contamination concerns

People in Lake Jackson, Texas, are urged not to use tap water because it might be contaminated.

French Open to start with fan numbers slashed

The opening day of the French Open sees three Britons - Andy Murray, Johanna Konta and Dan Evans - playing at Roland Garros.

Amy Coney Barrett: Who is Trump's Supreme Court pick?

A favourite of social conservatives, Judge Barrett would swing the highest US court further right.

Photography award winners show the fragility and beauty of mangrove forests

The Mangrove Photography Award winners show the beauty and fragility of the unique ecosystems.

Denmark confronts sexual harassment at work in #MeToo moment

It started with a comedy awards show and a bombshell revelation that left the audience stunned.

Italian family fosters Gambian migrant: 'The son we never had'

When Gambian orphan Muhammed Sanneh arrived in Sicily aged 16, his life took an unexpected turn.

California wildfires: The inmates training to be firefighters

Brandon Smith is a former inmate firefighter and now helps former prisoners find jobs in the fire service.

Trump: Barrett 'a woman of unparalleled achievement'

US President Donald Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to be the new Supreme Court justice.

Amy Coney Barrett: Trump nominates conservative favourite for Supreme Court

The 48-year-old judge and former law professor from Indiana is a favourite of social conservatives.

Belarus protests: Opposition icon Nina Bahinskaya, 73, bundled into van

Nina Bahinskaya was again among dozens of women detained at a rally against Belarus's president.

Megan Thee Stallion: What do we know about the rapper's alleged shooting?

The rapper says she was shot in the feet by fellow artist Tory Lanez, who denies the accusation.

Coronavirus: Madrid at serious risk without tougher rules, minister warns

Spain's health minister urges more restrictions in Madrid, stoking a political row as cases spike.

Charlie Hebdo: Stabbings suspect 'was trying to target magazine'

Two people were seriously injured in the attack near the Paris ex-offices of the satirical magazine.

ICYMI: Bike race bar crawls and a unique face mask

Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

Sparks fly during police chase in Los Angeles

Watch what happened when California Police tried to to pull over a speeding pick-up truck.

Lebanon's PM-designate Adib fails to form new government after blast

The previous cabinet resigned in August amid angry calls for reform after the Beirut port explosion.

Tasmania pilot whales: Rescuers release 108 surviving animals

Efforts now turn to the disposal of some 350 whale carcasses after Australia's worst ever stranding.

Switzerland gets ready to vote on ending free movement with EU

Switzerland isn't in the EU, but it does enjoy access to free trade - on condition of it also having free movement.

Deepika Padukone: Bollywood star questioned in drugs case

Deepika Padukone and other stars were summoned in a drugs investigation after an actor's death.

Ukraine military plane crash: Cadets among at least 22 people killed

The aircraft, carrying air force cadets, was on a training flight when it came down near Kharkiv.

Week in pictures: 19 - 25 September 2020

A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week.

Philippines Troll Patrol: The woman taking on trolls on their own turf

Pro-government trolling has become rampant online in the Philippines, but some people have had enough.

Rimbaud and Verlaine: France agonises over digging up gay poets

There is mounting pressure to have two of France's best-loved poets reinterred in the Paris Pantheon.

Singapore in world first for facial verification

The technology is being rolled out countrywide as part of Singapore's national identity scheme.

Coronavirus: Age and climate seen as behind Africa's low cases

The continent has been spared the surge in coronavirus cases seen elsewhere in the world.

European Commission to challenge Apple tax bill verdict

EU court ruling that the tech giant does not have to pay hefty back taxes to Ireland goes back to court.

Charlie Hebdo: Four hurt in stabbing near magazine's former office

Four people are hurt in a stabbing in Paris near scene of deadly 2015 attack on the satirical magazine.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg becomes first woman to lie in state in US capitol

Thousands have already paid their respects as she lay in repose outside the Supreme Court this week.

Lizzo says body positivity has become too 'commercialised' and 'cool'

Pop star Lizzo says the movement has been hijacked by those who don't need to benefit from it.

Disney sued over Toy Story 4 Evel Knievel 'knock-off'

The company is accused of basing its Duke Caboom character on the 1970s stuntman without permission.

Mine-detecting rat receives prestigious gold medal

Mine-detecting rat, Magawa, has sniffed out dozens of landmines and unexploded munitions in Cambodia.

The threat of 'vaccine nationalism'

Ros Atkins looks at why vaccine nationalism is a growing concern in the global effort to tackle Covid-19.

SP Balasubrahmanyam: Legendary Indian singer dies

SP Balasubrahmanyam sang more than 40,000 songs for films in 16 Indian languages.

Bah Ndaw: Mali to swear in civilian interim leader after coup

The ex-defence minister was picked by the coup leader to head a transitional government until elections.

Kim Jong-un 'apologises for killing of South Korean official'

Seoul said the man was shot dead and set alight while allegedly trying to defect to the North.

Coronavirus: Rio 2021 carnival parade postponed indefinitely

Organisers say they are not yet certain enough to provide a new date for the carnival parade.

FBI probes police killing of boy on family's drive

A police officer fired 13 shots, killing John Albers in 2018 after being called to check on him.

California wildfire trend 'driven by climate'

Global warming is behind the scale and impact of recent wildfires in the western US, scientists say.

Magawa the mine-detecting rat wins PDSA Gold Medal

Magawa the African giant pouched rat has won a PDSA Gold Medal for his work detecting landmines.

The German medical students who want to learn about abortion

Lack of training is restricting access to abortion in Germany, but students are trying to change that.

Breonna Taylor: Why it's hard to charge US police over shootings

There are reasons why it's rare that excessive use of police force leads to a trial. Here they are.

'One day everyone will use China's digital currency'

China plans a digital version of its currency, which some say could become a big global payment system.

PMC Bank collapse: 'We lost our money and then our son'

Little has changed one year after nearly a million Indians lost their savings in a bank collapse.

Coronavirus: Are the lockdown restrictions too strict?

Some people, including scientists, believe the hard lockdown measures can be confusing.

How worried should we be about deadly cyber-attacks?

Experts have been warning for years that it's not a matter of if, but when, hackers will kill somebody.

Covid-19: China's dilemma over wild meat trade

Breeding snakes and types of rat for food or medicine is a source of income for some of China's poorest people.

Polio campaigners battle misinformation and distrust

Pakistan and neighbouring Afghanistan are the only two countries in the world yet to eliminate wild polio.

Breonna Taylor: Two officers shot during Louisville protests

Large crowds demonstrated in Louisville over the decision not to prosecute police for Breonna Taylor's killing.

Man dies from eating more than a bag of liquorice a day

The 54-year-old construction worker ate a bag-and-a-half of black liquorice every day, doctors say.

Xinjiang: Large numbers of new detention camps uncovered in report

China has a far bigger network of detention centres than was previously thought, a report says.

Indian grandmother makes Time's icon list

The annual list also features Prime Minister Narendra Modi and actor Ayushmann Khurana.

Belarus: Lukashenko's new mandate lacks democratic legitimacy, EU says

Alexander Lukashenko took the oath of office in secret after winning re-election in a disputed vote.

China’s new richest person is a bottled water tycoon

Zhong Shanshan’s net worth reached $58.7bn thanks to his water and vaccine firms.

Transracial adoption: 'People accused me of kidnapping my son'

Adopting a child can be a challenging experience, particularly for one African-American woman, Keia whose three-year-old son Princeton is white.

Trump on Meghan Markle: 'I'm not a fan of hers'

The US president spoke out after Prince Harry commented alongside his wife on the looming election.

South Korean official 'killed and burned by North Korea'

The man had disappeared from a patrol boat near the border, said the South Korean defence ministry.

Pilot whales Tasmania: Rescuing whales in Australia's worst stranding

Nearly 400 whales have died in Australia's worst stranding. Jools Farrell told the BBC how rescuers help those still alive.

Breonna Taylor: Police officer shot during Louisville protests

Protesters are on the streets in Louisville, after no officers were charged over Ms Taylor's death.

Wells Fargo's Charles Scharf apologises over race comments

The head of the US bank apologises for an "insensitive comment reflecting my own unconscious bias".

US election: Trump won't commit to peaceful transfer of power

The president also predicted the election result will be determined before the Supreme Court.

Westpac bank to pay record Australian fine over laundering breaches

Westpac failed to adequately report 19 million transactions, some allegedly linked to child exploitation.

The pandemic is fuelling a surfing boom - in Ohio corn country

With beach holidays curtailed, some landlocked Midwesterners tried out the river surfing scene.

Trudeau promises 'ambitious' Canada recovery plan

The plan comes as Mr Trudeau warns Canada is in the midst of a "second wave" of the pandemic.

Alexei Navalny: How his team found Novichok bottle evidence in Tomsk

Russia's top opposition figure has left hospital but it was his colleagues who gathered the evidence.

Heroes in Harm's Way: Covid-19 show sparks sexism debate in China

A new drama has China asking if women are being written out of its epidemic history.

How much gold is there left to mine in the world?

Some experts believe we may have hit "peak gold" production in our pursuit of the precious metal.

Rwandan genocide orphan's 'miracle' WhatsApp reunion

A girl orphaned at two during the 1994 Rwandan genocide finds relatives thanks to social media.

US 2020 election: The economy under Trump in six charts

President Trump claims he has been responsible for the strongest US economy ever. What do the numbers show?

Breonna Taylor: Protests in Louisville after grand jury decision

Demonstrators gather after the news that one police officer is being charged, but not over her death.

How Ruth Bader Ginsburg personally shaped our lives

A plaintiff, a student and a politician speak about the late Supreme Court justice's powerful influence.

Nigerian fuel tanker explosion kills 25 in Lokoja

A primary school pupil and students are among 25 people killed when the tanker's brakes failed.

Coronavirus: Health chief hails Africa's fight against Covid-19

Africa has had fewer cases than Europe, Asia or the Americas, with numbers continuing to decline.

ICE whistleblower: Mexico investigating US immigrant 'sterilisations'

A whistleblower alleges that Spanish-speaking migrants underwent hysterectomies in US detention.

Ischgl: Austria sued over Tyrol ski resort's Covid-19 outbreak

The outbreak at the Ischgl resort in Tyrol has been linked to cases in 45 different countries.

Belarus: Lukashenko inaugurated in unannounced ceremony

The embattled president of Belarus is quietly sworn in for a sixth term despite weeks of protests.

Nike to make Australia away football kit in female sizes 'by 2021'

It comes after the football team's new away kit was revealed last week, but without women's sizes.

Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia to gradually resume Umra pilgrimage

From 4 October, up to 6,000 citizens and residents will be allowed to undertake the Umra each day.

Alexei Navalny: Russian activist discharged from Berlin hospital

German tests showed the critic of President Vladimir Putin was poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent.

Julian Assange: Mother of Wikileaks founder's children dreaded making relationship public

Stella Moris gave birth to the couple's two sons while he was in hiding in the Ecuadorian embassy.

Europe migration: EU to reveal mandatory rules on migration

A new migration pact is set to be announced, but the measures are likely to face some opposition.

Tommy DeVito: Four Seasons founding member dies aged 92

The founding member of the US pop group had been admitted to hospital with coronavirus.

China 'coercing' thousands of Tibetans into mass labour camps - report

Researchers warn the "militarised vocational training" can lead to a loss of cultural heritage.

Australia whale stranding: 470 animals now beached in Tasmania record

Australian rescuers find more beached whales during a large rescue effort, but fear many are dead.

Breonna Taylor: Kentucky city braces for prosecutor decision

Louisville fears civil unrest at it waits to hear of any charges over the killing of Breonna Taylor.

Musk: $25,000 Tesla ready "in about three years"

Tesla's founder says new ways to make more efficient batteries will drive down the price of electric cars.

Nike expects permanent shift to online sales

The sportswear giant has seen digital sales soar and says few customers will revert back to stores.

UK sends US evidence on Islamic State 'Beatles'

Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh are accused of killing Western hostages in Iraq and Syria.

Gordi: The pop star doctor who answered the Covid call

Australian singer Gordi is "reaching people" through medical consultations, as well as her music.

Is the world entering a new Cold War?

The recent US-China tensions were laid bare in speeches by Trump and Xi at the UN in New York.

The ‘Trump train’: 'I'm tired of people putting down our president'

Trump supporters in liberal towns organise truck convoys to foster solidarity among conservatives.

Six African heritage sites under threat from climate change

A recent study warns that without intervention many of the continent's ancient sites could be lost.

How the UAE emerged as a regional powerhouse

From a mission to Mars to military expeditions, what is driving the UAE to punch above its weight?

Why the case of a maid who battled a millionaire has gripped Singapore

The case described by some as a "David versus Goliath battle" has stirred up debate in Singapore.

Luis Suarez: Police probe his Italian citizenship test

Authorities are investigating "irregularities" in the Barcelona striker's citizenship test.

Charlie Hebdo: French magazine's head of HR 'forced out of home'

Marika Bret, who lost 12 colleagues in the 2015 attack, says her guards received "detailed threats".

Sergei Torop: Russian religious sect leader arrested over allegations of harm

Sergei Torop, who has thousands of followers, is arrested over causing harm to them and money extortion.

Karachi fire: Two to hang for garment factory inferno

The men were found guilty of starting Pakistan's deadliest industrial fire, killing some 260 people.

John Lennon killer says sorry for 'despicable act'

Mark Chapman has apologised to the late Beatle's widow, Yoko Ono, for his murder in 1980.

Two men arrested over rape of nine-year-old girl in rural France

The victim, a nine-year-old girl, was kidnapped and attacked in Villiers in western France.

Nasa releases plan for Moon return by 2024

The US space agency (Nasa) formally outlines its $28bn plan to return astronauts to the Moon by 2024.

FinCEN Files: UK bank may have moved money 'linked to terror activity'

Leaked documents show Standard Chartered moved funds that may have been linked to terror financing.

Sam McBratney: Guess How Much I Love You author dies

The Belfast-born author is best known for the children's classic book about two nutbrown hares.

FinCEN: Why gold in your phone could be funding drug gangs

Gold from a refiner used by criminals to launder drug money has entered supply chains for smartphones and cars.

Ren Zhiqiang: Outspoken ex-real estate tycoon gets 18 years jail

Ren Zhiqiang went missing earlier this year after writing an essay said to be critical of President Xi.

Wild maple trees 'in serious need of conservation'

One in five species of maple are threatened in their natural habitats, an extinction study says.

Nascar: Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin form Cup Series team with Bubba Wallace as driver

Basketball legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin form a single-car Nascar Cup Series team, with Bubba Wallace as its driver.

Ava Max: 'I need to make it, no matter what'

The pop star talks about her 14-year quest for fame, and the determination that kept her going.

Asian stock markets continue the global fallout

Australian shares were among the hardest hit in the region falling to a three-month low.

Australia whales: 90 dead in mass stranding off Tasmania

Rescuers are racing to save the survivors of a group of 270 whales beached off Tasmania's west coast.

Italy votes to slash size of parliament by a third

More than 67% voted in favour of reducing the number of lawmakers by a third, projections say.

Airbus looks to the future with hydrogen planes

The aerospace giant said its hydrogen-fuelled passenger planes could be in service by 2035.

NYPD officer charged with spying for China

Baimadajie Angwang reported on activities of Chinese citizens in New York, according to court documents.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg death: Voters on what happens next

We asked voters from across the US to weigh in on the justice's death and what should happen next.

Coronavirus economy: The 'banker ladies' saving friends from debt

Amid a pandemic and economic crisis, minority communities turn to traditional saving methods to help.

How Mali's coup affects the fight against jihadists

Thousands of UN, French and regional soldiers are in Mali fighting Islamist militants - what difference will the coup make?

Bollywood bets on the small screen as Covid shuts cinemas

The pandemic has shaken the film industry, forcing it to think outside of the box office.

Michael Lonsdale, who played James Bond villain in Moonraker, dies aged 89

The British-French star played Hugo Drax opposite Roger Moore's 007 in the 1979 film Moonraker.

China military PR film mocked over 'Hollywood clips'

Social media users say the air force's promotional video used scenes from Transformers and The Rock.

Botswana: Mystery elephant deaths caused by cyanobacteria

Toxins made by algae in water holes caused 330 elephant deaths in Botswana earlier this year.

Twitter investigates racial bias in image previews

After users highlight problems, Twitter says more work on racial bias in algorithms is needed.

Hundreds of whales stranded off the coast of Tasmania

At least 25 whales are thought to have already died as conservationists begin a huge rescue operation.

Emmy Awards 2020: Schitt's Creek wins nine awards at the Emmys

The ceremony went ahead despite the coronavirus pandemic, with all the nominees watching from home.

India: Baby dies after man 'cuts pregnant wife's belly'

The woman's family alleges the man attacked his wife to check the baby's gender - claims he denies.

Zendaya makes Emmys history and sends message of 'hope in young people'

The actress beat the likes of Olivia Colman to her Emmy win, breaking a record in the process.

French MP left red-faced after parked car blocks train

Jean Lassalle apologises after he mistakenly left his car on a level crossing while in a hurry.

The Emotions star Pamela Hutchinson, who sang Best Of My Love, dies

The Emotions star had been suffering health problems for several years, her family say.

Thailand protests: Plaque calling for royal reform vanishes

The bold symbol of opposition to the monarchy was gone a day after it was installed.

Satellite achieves sharp-eyed view of methane

A Canadian company debuts a powerful new capability to monitor the potent greenhouse gas.

The tech putting the beef into Australian cattle farming

Why Australia's huge farms are increasingly relying on technology to monitor their livestock.

Emmy Awards 2020: Seven highlights from the ceremony

Monica, Rachel and Phoebe's reunion just about broke the internet during the virtual Emmys ceremony.

US Supreme Court: The top contenders to fill vacancy

Two conservative women are seen as frontrunners for the vacancy created by Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death.

Tributes to a 'warrior for gender equality'

From politicians to female lawyers and reporters - people pay respects to an "extraordinary" woman.

'Ginsburg was an amazing woman' - Trump

President Trump said the justice 'lived an amazing life" while rival Joe Biden praised her legal legacy.

India Covid-19: Taj Mahal reopens after longest shutdown

The iconic monument was closed in March to halt the spread of coronavirus.

Humpback whale finds escape from Australian crocodile river

Australian officials had feared the whale could collide with a boat or get stranded near crocodiles.

US Supreme Court: Trump told Woodward judge appointments are 'golden nuggets'

The US president bragged about appointing judges, audio reveals, talking to journalist Bob Woodward.

Solomon Islands: Men working for WW2 bomb clearing agency die in explosion

The men were working to help dispose of the many unexploded World War Two bombs on the islands.

Emmy Awards 2020: Jimmy Kimmel kicks off virtual ceremony

Nominated actors will have someone waiting outside their home to hand over an award if they win.

Climate Week: World split on urgency of tackling rising temperatures, global poll shows

Concern about climate change is growing, but there are big differences about the need for rapid action.

Lagos Inferno: The blast that destroyed a Nigerian girl's school

An explosion in Lagos, Nigeria killed 23 people and destroyed a girls’ boarding school. But what caused it?

Trump's plan to replace Ginsburg an abuse of power, says Biden

The Democratic presidential nominee says it is wrong to replace Justice Ginsburg before the election.

Covid-19: Hundreds protest against localised Madrid lockdowns

Residents in poorer areas call the measures discrimination as Spain tries to curb a rise in Covid-19.

FinCEN Files: HSBC moved Ponzi scheme millions despite warning

The transfers took place after officials were told of the $80m fraud, the secret files reveal.

FinCEN Files: UAE central bank failed to prevent sanctions evasion

The bank failed to act on warnings about a local firm which was helping Iran, leaked documents show.

FinCEN Files: Sanctioned Putin associate ‘laundered millions’ through Barclays

The account was used to avoid US financial restrictions, a leak of bank documents suggest.

Iran vows 'crushing response to US bullying' after sanctions announcement

President Rouhani says the US is alone in trying to reimpose UN sanctions as nations reject the move.

Egypt tomb: Sarcophagi buried for 2,500 years unearthed in Saqqara

The 27 wooden coffins are said to have lain undisturbed inside a well at an ancient necropolis.

WeChat: Judge blocks US attempts to ban downloads of Chinese app

The ban on the Chinese-owned messaging and payments apps was to come in on Sunday night.

Spain triathlete gives up medal to rival who went wrong way

Diego Méntrida realised the athlete ahead had made a mistake and slowed as he approached the finish.

Coronavirus: WHO sets rules for testing African herbal remedies

Sound science "will be the sole basis" for safe and effective therapies to be adopted, the WHO says.

Uganda Makerere University fire: 'Ivory Tower' gutted

An overnight blaze leaves a distinctive building at one of Africa's oldest universities a shell.

Gore-Tex: Inventor of waterproof fabric Robert Gore dies aged 83

Robert W. Gore's invention has been used in space suits, guitar springs and waterproof jackets.

Australia coronavirus cases 'set to be lowest in months'

Hopes are rising after the badly-hit state of Victoria reports just 14 new infections in 24 hours.

Thailand protests: Activists challenge monarchy by laying 'People's Plaque'

Protesters cement a "People's Plaque" in a park and march in Bangkok calling for political reforms.

Emmy Awards 2020: Stars prepare to dial in for virtual ceremony

Nominated actors will have someone waiting outside their home to hand over an award if they win.

TikTok: Trump says Oracle deal for video app 'has my blessing'

The president says the bid by Oracle and Walmart would protect the data of TikTok users in the US.

How the oil industry made us doubt climate change

Energy companies stand accused of trying to downplay their contribution to global warming.

The Indian queens who modelled for the world's first vaccine

The mystery surrounding a 19th Century portrait and its role in one of the first immunisation campaigns.

Janusz Walus: Why far-right Polish football fans idolise a murderer in South Africa

Janusz Walus killed anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani in 1993, sparking fears of a racial civil war.

'I still spend so much time on the kids - that needs to change'

Sarah Dahia from Australia takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Nigerian filmmakers risking jail with lesbian movie Ife

The film board in Nigeria, where same-sex relationships are banned, says the film violates strict laws on homosexuality.

'I was paralysed but a year on I'm running a mountain marathon'

Twelve months ago Carole Fortune, 56, suffered a stroke as she got out of bed, leaving half her body paralysed.

Ricin: Letter containing poison addressed to Trump at White House

The FBI and the Secret Service investigate the letter, intercepted before it reached the White House.

John Turner: Former Canadian prime minister dies at 91

The ex-prime minister, who has died aged 91, famously led his Liberal Party to a big defeat in 1984.

Cyclone Ianos: Drone shows 'medicane' damage in Greece

The hurricane-like storm swept across Greece trapping hundreds of people.

Belarus protests: Opposition icon, 73, among hundreds detained in Minsk

Nina Bahinskaya had joined a women's march in Minsk as protests against the president continue.

Tour de France: Tadej Pogacar poised to win after stunning time-trial ride

Tadej Pogacar is poised to win the Tour de France ahead of strong favourite Primoz Roglic in one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the race's history.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg in pictures and her own words

A look back at some of the justice's greatest quotes on gender equality, law, and being remembered.

Kosovo police officers arrested in crackdown on illegal casinos

The officers were among 35 people held in a large-scale operation near the Serbian border.

Ethiopia charges opposition figures with terrorism

The group, who will appear in court on Monday, faces charges related to deadly violence in June.

Ex-UK diplomat suspected of selling information to undercover Chinese spies

Fraser Cameron calls the claims "ridiculous" and says he has no access to sensitive information.

Cyclone Ianos: Two dead as 'medicane' sweeps across Greece

The rare "medicane" storm flooded buildings, toppled trees and triggered landslides in central areas.

Central African Republic: Ex-officer arrested for war crimes

Eric Danboy Bagale, a guard under ex-President François Bozizé, was arrested by French police.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Republicans vow to vote on Trump pick

Senate leader Mitch McConnell said he will push ahead within hours of Supreme Court justice's death.

Rochester shooting: Two dead after mass shooting in New York

Fourteen people have also been injured after the shooting at a house party in Rochester, New York.

Obituary: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg remembered

The Supreme Court justice has died at the age of 87 after undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 'Inspiring, revolutionary, a fighter'

Hundreds of people have been visiting the US Supreme Court to pay their respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Thailand protests: Thousands gather for mass anti-government rally

Demonstrators are calling for the prime minister's resignation and reform of the monarchy.

Yasukuni Shrine: Japan's ex-PM Abe visits controversial memorial

Shinzo Abe, who last visited the Yasukuni Shrine in 2013, made the trip days after stepping down.

Syria war: US deploys extra troops to Syria after Russia clashes

A US official says the move sends a "signal to Russia" to avoid "provocative actions" in Syria.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Supreme Court Justice dies

The US Supreme Court justice was a feminist heroine, cultural icon and national treasure.

How many people does it take to oust a political leader?

How big does a protest need to be to topple a political leader? One estimate is 3.5% of the country's population.

Coronavirus in South Africa: Relief, pride and the 'new normal'

As the "worst phase of the epidemic" is overcome, experts delve into the data to learn more about Covid-19.

Pakistan outcry over police victim-blaming of gang-raped mother

A police chief's comments spark an unprecedented backlash after a woman was raped in front of her children.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: US Supreme Court judge dies of cancer, aged 87

The justice, an iconic champion of women's rights, dies at 87 after suffering from pancreatic cancer.

Belarus: Jailed protest leader Maxim Znak on hunger strike

The move by a top dissident comes as UN officials deplore rights abuses in Belarus.

Matildas replica kit unavailable in female sizes

The women's football team said their away shirt won't come in female sizes until 2022.

Brexit: Amal Clooney quits government envoy role over law break plan

The human rights lawyer says she is "dismayed" by the UK being prepared to break international law.

Stolen books worth £2.5m found under floor of Romanian house

The "irreplaceable" works, including a first edition by Galileo, were taken in a dramatic London heist.

US set to ban TikTok and WeChat in 48 hours

The ban will take effect in two days unless President Trump intervenes.

Coronavirus: Israel marks Jewish New Year with second lockdown

The nationwide measures coincide with the start of Rosh Hashanah, when families traditionally gather.

Afghan mothers' names to be included on children's ID cards

Mothers' names will now be printed on national ID cards following a three-year-long campaign.

Twitter beefs up security for US election candidates

The social network has activated password reset protections and is demanding stronger passwords.

Medicane Storm Ianos lashes western Greece

Intense wind and rain flood streets and fell trees on islands in western Greece.

Donald Trump: President denies new assault allegation

Former model Amy Dorris alleges Mr Trump groped her and forcibly kissed her at the US Open in 1997.

Police launch homicide inquiry after German hospital hack

Woman dies being transferred from German hospital which is hit by hackers.

What maths is involved in stirring a cup of tea?

A professor has won £2.3m for applying complex maths to simple situations - like stirring tea.

Thai national park mails trash back to tourists

If you're leaving your rubbish in a Thai national park, you might be reunited with it by mail.

China holds military drill as US envoy visits Taiwan

The live-fire exercise in the Taiwan Strait comes as China accuses the US and Taiwan of "collusion".

Australian footballer awarded 'landmark' disability payout

Shaun Smith said he had suffered serious brain injury from repeated concussions in matches.

Bolivia's interim leader Jeanine Áñez quits presidential race

She says she has acted to try to prevent the return to power of ex-President Evo Morales' party.

Global coronavirus infections top 30 million

Over 940,000 people have died since the outbreak began last year, says Johns Hopkins University.

Siberia landscape scarred by climate change

Scientists are warning about the consequences of vast swathes of ground thawing in Siberia.

Belarus protests: Women try to unmask those detaining protesters

Women want to hold to account the masked people picking protesters off the street in Belarus.

US election: Are older Trump voters sticking with him?

The US president relied on over-65s to win the White House in 2016 but their support this time is not assured.

Mozambique's jihadists and the 'curse' of gas and rubies

Three years into an escalating insurgency, the president admits the "resource curse" is to blame.

India's Covid crisis sees rise in child marriage and trafficking

Reports of under-age marriage and child labour rose as the lockdown pushed people deeper into poverty.

How photographers track down stolen pictures

Some call them copyright trolls, but these companies say they defend photographers' rights.

Cheer star Jerry Harris charged with producing child sex images

Prosecutors say Jerry Harris enticed an underage boy to produce sexually explicit videos and photos.

Storm Sally sweeps boats ashore and floods homes

The storm, now downgraded from a hurricane, leaves a trail of destruction in Alabama and Florida.

Coronavirus: WHO says weekly cases in Europe eclipse March peak

The WHO warns of a "very serious situation unfolding before us" as cases surge at the end of summer.

Floods and destruction as storm Sally moves north

Torrential rains could bring damaging floods to the Carolinas, Georgia and Virginia.

Chad officer briefly freed by family in court fracas

The military officer had just been sentenced for murder when relatives hauled him out of the dock.

Xinjiang: China defends 'education' camps

Beijing has faced widespread criticism over detention centres set up for mostly Muslim Uighurs.

Coronavirus: Football team loses 37-0 in socially distanced match

German club Ripdorf stepped onto the pitch, kicked the ball away and then stood on the sidelines.

Barack Obama: Former president announces memoir release date

The first half of the ex-president's memoirs will come out just weeks after the November election.

Lionel Messi wins fight to trademark his logo

The European Union's highest court rules in favour of the footballer after a nine-year legal battle.

Tony Abbott hacked after posting boarding pass on Instagram

A hacker uncovered the Australian ex-PM's phone number and passport details but told the authorities.

Forest fires devastate Brazil's Pantanal tropical wetlands

A huge number of fires has devastated the Pantanal, with fears of huge animal losses too.

Why forest fires in Siberia, Russia threaten us all

Scientists say wildfires in Siberia, Russia, have been releasing record amounts of greenhouse gases, contributing to global warming.

Alexei Navalny's aides say 'nerve agent' found on bottle in hotel room

The Russian opposition figure had stayed at a hotel in Siberia before he fell ill on a flight.

Kanye posts photos of his record deal amid dispute

The star says he won't release new music until he is released from his recording contract.

Heat ray 'was sought' against protest in Washington's Lafayette Square

Military police requested a heat ray before clearing a Washington DC square in June, a major says.

Lesbos: Greek police move migrants to new camp after Moria fire

After sleeping rough for a week many migrants want to leave Lesbos, not stay in a new camp.

Colombia: Indigenous protesters topple conquistador's statue

They say Sebastián de Belalcázar represented five centuries of genocide and slavery in South America.

Biden says US trade deal hinges on UK 'respect' for Good Friday Agreement

The presidential candidate says peace in Northern Ireland cannot become a "casualty of Brexit".

Covid pushes New Zealand into worst recession in years

The country saw early success in keeping out the virus, but strict measures have taken a toll.

'For me whale meat is my childhood, my memories'

Sales of whale meat rise in Norway, helped by more Norwegians going on staycations.

China debt dogs Maldives' 'bridge to prosperity'

After borrowing vast sums for infrastructure projects, can the tiny island nation pay it back?

Coronavirus: South Africa eases strict lockdown as cases drop

From 20 September a curfew will be eased, bigger gatherings allowed, and alcohol will be on sale.

Migrant crisis 2015: What happened to Nujeen Mustafa?

Nujeen fled war in Syria, and crossed Europe in her wheelchair in 2015, but where is she now?

Chinese and Malaysian hackers charged by US over attacks

Five Chinese and two Malaysian men are charged by the US over separate alleged hacking plots.

Mass deaths of migratory birds reported in New Mexico

The birds found dead in the south-west since August could number in the millions, researchers say.

Unicef condemns jailing of Nigeria teen for 'blasphemy'

The 13-year-old was sentenced to 10 years in prison for blasphemy by an Islamic court in Kano.

Coronavirus: Ukraine accuses Belarus over stranded Jewish pilgrims

Hundreds are stranded at the nations' border as Ukraine's Covid rules block entry to foreigners.

Rosa Parks: US civil rights legend's house displayed in Naples

The US civil rights activist briefly lived in the house after her famous bus protest in the 1950s.

Germany far right: Police suspended for sharing neo-Nazi images

Officers in North Rhine-Westphalia sent Hitler photos and a depiction of a refugee in a gas chamber.

Coronavirus: Hit to global economy 'will be less than expected' in 2020

The OECD now forecasts a decline of 4.5% in 2020, but says the damage will still be "unprecedented".

Former athletics head jailed for corruption

Lamine Diack, the disgraced former head of athletics' governing body, is sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of corruption.

Mozambique video of killing fake, says defence minister

The footage shows a naked women being beaten then shot dead by men wearing army uniforms.

Five things from EU chief’s first State of the Union speech

The EU Commission head, Ursula von der Leyen, delivered her maiden address. Here's what we learned.

Venezuela: UN investigators accuse authorities of crimes against humanity

Human rights investigators say authorities have committed "egregious violations" since 2014.

Uber's self-driving operator charged over fatal crash

The safety driver of an Uber autonomous car is charged with negligent homicide.

Cardi B files for divorce from Offset

The New York rapper says her relationship with the Migos star is "irretrievably broken".

Hurricane Sally: 'Catastrophic flooding' as storm hits US

Authorities warn of "historic and catastrophic flooding" as Sally makes landfall.

US West Coast fires: Smoke spreads to New York and Washington

Smoke from the West Coast fires casts a haze over the eastern cities of Washington DC and New York.

Barbados to remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state

The government of Barbados says the time has come to leave the colonial past behind.

Gaza violence flares after Israel signs deals with Gulf states

A fresh round of violence between Palestinian militants and Israel follows a ceremony in Washington.

Melania Trump: New metal statue unveiled in Slovenia

A new bronze statue takes the place of the former wooden one, which was set on fire last year.

Yoshihide Suga elected Japan's new prime minister succeeding Shinzo Abe

Yoshihide Suga has won the vote in parliament, and is largely expected to stay his predecessor's course.

Yoshihide Suga: The unexpected rise of Japan’s new prime minister

What we know about the new leader who replaces long-time premier Shinzo Abe.

Coronavirus: India infections top five million mark

It is the world's second-highest caseload, amid reports of intensive care beds and oxygen shortages.

Coronavirus: Trump denies downplaying severity of virus

The president said in an interview earlier this year he minimised the virus's severity to avoid panic.

John Bolton: Criminal inquiry opened into explosive memoir

President Trump's ex-adviser is being investigated for possibly disclosing classified information.

Trump hails 'dawn of new Middle East' with UAE-Bahrain-Israel deals

The president hosts a ceremony marking deals between Israel and Gulf states Bahrain and the UAE.

Coronavirus: Irish cabinet self-isolating over possible Covid case

The Irish parliament is also adjourned as Health Minister Stephen Donnelly awaits a Covid-19 test.

Jewish New Year: Virus restrictions thwart pilgrims on Ukraine-Belarus border

Ukraine's coronavirus restrictions thwart a pilgrimage of Hasidic Jews, with hundreds stuck.

Panama governor stopped in car with 79 drug parcels

The governor of Panama's Guna Yala region, Erick Martelo, was stopped after a tip-off to police.

Greece arrests five over Lesbos migrant camp blaze

Most of the 12,000 who fled the fire on the Greek island last week are still sleeping rough.

Breonna Taylor's family 'agree financial settlement' over death

The health worker's family reportedly agree a settlement after she was fatally shot by US police.

Italian killer who fled jail for seventh time found in sheep pen

Convicted murderer "Johnny the Gypsy" is caught in Sardinia after escaping for the seventh time.

Bear from Ice Age found 'completely preserved' in Russian Arctic

The ancient bear, unearthed by reindeer herders, has been hailed as a find of "great importance".

Extinction: Urgent change needed to save species, says UN

Humanity is at a crossroads and action is needed to slow nature's accelerating decline, says the UN.

ICE whistleblower: Nurse alleges 'hysterectomies on immigrant women in US'

A complaint alleges unsafe treatment and conditions at a migrant detention centre in Georgia, US.

Lebanon crisis: Fire erupts in Zaha Hadid-designed shopping centre in Beirut

The blaze is the third in a week in a city still reeling from a devastating explosion in August.

Alexei Navalny: Poisoned Putin critic 'will return to Russia'

The Russian opposition figure also posted on Instagram from his Berlin hospital for the first time.

Mozambique: Army to investigate 'horrific killing' video

The footage shows a naked women being beaten then shot dead by men wearing army uniforms.

Tiger King: New ad demands answers about Carole Baskin's missing ex

An advert asking for information on the star's ex-husband was shown during Dancing With The Stars.

Malaysian man 'finds' monkey selfies on lost phone

Zackrydz Rodzi says he stunned to find photos after tracing lost phone to nearby jungle.

Hong Kong's dolphins make comeback during pandemic

With maritime travel down, a vulnerable dolphin species returns to the waters around Hong Kong.

John Boyega resigns from Jo Malone ambassador role over Chinese ad

The Star Wars actor made a personal video in London, but he was replaced for the Chinese market.

Asia sees first regional recession in 60 years

The region's economy will shrink 0.7% in 2020 but rebound next year, says the Asian Development Bank.

Coronavirus: Bill Gates says rich countries must help make vaccine accessible to all

The Microsoft co-founder says rich countries should do more and addresses conspiracy theories about himself.

Daniel Prude death: Rochester mayor sacks police chief over 'spit hood' case

Daniel Prude's death in March was a key event in months of unrest over racial injustice in the US.

TikTok: YouTube launches rival to be tested in India

India was TikTok's largest overseas market before the social media app was banned there in June.

Panama: Mass grave uncovered in area linked to religious sect

The remote site is near where seven bodies were discovered in January, sparking an investigation.

Kremlin looks to keep protest-torn Belarus in Moscow's orbit

Embattled leader Alexander Lukashenko may not find long-term solace in Russia, Sarah Rainsford writes.

Drone footage shows Oregon town covered in flame retardant

Four million acres have gone up in flames across the West Coast. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced so far.

Ugandan carrying child's severed head arrested outside parliament

He was stopped trying to enter parliament, but it is not clear what he was doing there.

Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero charged with terrorism

Paul Rusesabagina declined to enter any pleas in court but his lawyers denied the charges against him.

FIA looking into Hamilton's anti-racism T-shirt

Lewis Hamilton faces the possibility of an FIA investigation after he wore a T-shirt which displayed a message about the shooting of Breonna Taylor.

TikTok: Oracle confirms being picked by Bytedance to be app's partner

The American database specialist says a tie-up plan has been submitted to the US government.

Alexei Navalny: Poisoned Russian opposition figure 'able to leave bed'

The Russian opposition figure is off ventilation and continues to improve, his Berlin hospital says.

Mercy Baguma: Woman who died with crying baby in Glasgow buried in Uganda

Mercy Baguma was found next to her crying baby - her case sparked criticism of Britain's asylum system.

Paraguayans call for release of kidnapped ex-VP Óscar Denis

Óscar Denis, 74, was taken by rebels who are demanding the release of two of their jailed members.

US West Coast fires: Row over climate change's role as Trump visits

Governors say the president is in denial about climate change's role in the massive wildfires there.

Warren Harding: Grandson of former US president asks to exhume his remains

James Blaesing seeks to confirm a DNA match with Warren G Harding, but relatives oppose the bid.

Google says its carbon footprint is now zero

The technology giant has also pledged to be using only carbon-free energy by 2030.

Dong Tam case: Two sentenced to death in Vietnam over police killings

Three policemen and one resident died in clashes over a land dispute that caused a public outcry.

Climate change: Rising sea levels in Fiji create 'ghost towns'

Coastal erosion, rising sea levels and intense cyclones have forced people to abandon their homes in Fiji.

Belarus protests: Lukashenko to meet Putin as unrest continues

It will be their first face-to-face talks since Belarus's disputed presidential election in August.

Khalifa Haftar's rival Libya government resigns after Benghazi protests

The headquarters of military commander Khalifa Haftar are torched in his eastern base of Benghazi.

Umar Khalid: India student leader arrested over Delhi riots

Delhi police arrested Umar Khalid after questioning him for 11 hours on Sunday.

Yoshihide Suga picked by Japan's governing party to succeed Shinzo Abe

Japan's governing party has picked him to succeed Shinzo Abe who stepped down due to health reasons.

Neymar among five sent off as Marseille beat PSG

Neymar is one of five players sent off after an injury-time brawl as Marseille beat Paris St-Germain in an action-packed Ligue 1 game.

Humpback whales take wrong turn up crocodile river

At least one humpback whale remains in the Northern Territory river after getting lost, experts say.

TikTok rejects Microsoft bid at eleventh hour

Oracle is now the favourite to take over US operations of the popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app.

Roderick Walker: Georgia deputy filmed punching black man is fired

Roderick Walker was a passenger in a car pulled over for a broken rear light in Atlanta, Georgia.

Climate change: Warmth shatters section of Greenland ice shelf

A big chunk of ice breaks away from the Arctic's largest remaining ice shelf - 79N, or Nioghalvfjerdsfjorden.

Coronavirus: WHO reports record daily rise in new infections

The largest increases in new infections were reported in India, the US and Brazil, the agency said.

Greece to build permanent migrant centre to replace Moria

Moria refugee camp burned down, leaving more than 12,000 people without shelter or sanitation.

Belarus protests: Police target female protesters

Tens of thousands of people have been marching in the capital Minsk and other cities.

LA police shooting: Two officers 'critically injured' after being shot in car

Video of the incident shows a figure approach the officers' vehicle, before opening fire and running away.

US West Coast fires: Wind warning prompts fears of further spread

Gusts of up to 40 mph could lead to a further spread of fires in Oregon and northern California.

Coronavirus: Melbourne police arrest 74 anti-lockdown protesters

About 250 people attended the illegal protest in the Australian state of Victoria.

Uganda and Tanzania sign $3.5bn oil pipeline deal

East Africa's first major oil pipeline is expected to create tens of thousands of jobs.

Coronavirus: Israeli minister resigns over plans for second lockdown

Housing Minister Yaacov Litzman says the measure will affect key religious holidays later this month.

Belarus protests: Opposition keeps up pressure on Lukashenko

At least 250 people are arrested, ahead of the latest of several weeks of mass protest.

US Open 2020: Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev set for New York final

A first-time Grand Slam champion will be crowned at Flushing Meadows on Sunday - will it be Alexander Zverev or Dominic Thiem?

US Open winner Osaka says a Covid break helped

US Open champion Naomi Osaka says the time she was forced to take off tennis because of the coronavirus pandemic helped her win a third Grand Slam.

Mali coup: Opposition rejects transition deal as 'power grab'

The country's military leadership is accused of ignoring demands made by other groups during talks.

LeBron James leads Lakers to play-offs final

The Los Angeles Lakers seal a 4-1 series win over the Houston Rockets to reach their first Western Conference final for 10 years.

Los Angeles police officers shot in 'ambush'

Video of the incident shows a figure approach their vehicle, before opening fire and running away.

Coronavirus: Cases in France leap past 10,000 a day

Hospitalisations and intensive care admissions also rise across the country as infections soar.

Australian optometrist suspended for altering prescriptions

The Australian man is suspended over 410 altered prescriptions which undermined a female colleague.

Migrants allowed off Maersk tanker after 40 days at sea

The migrants land in Sicily after what the UN called "a diplomatic game of pass the parcel".

Russia: Local elections test Kremlin party's grip on power

They come only weeks after the suspected poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Alleged computer hacker Lauri Love: Living with my autism

Alleged computer hacker Lauri Love won his appeal against extradition and his autism was cited as a factor.

Why do women appear to bear the brunt of ageism at work?

Older women fight back against the double whammy of ageism and sexism in the workplace.

Working from home: The rise of the DIY office

From treetops to ironing-board desks - a look at some of your creative home offices.

Brian Cox and Adele's producer Paul Epworth discuss music and the cosmos

How do physics and space travel inspire musicians? Award-winning producer Paul Epworth finds out.

Coronavirus: How the lockdown has changed schooling in South Asia

The pandemic has led to schools in South Asia shifting to remote learning but there are huge obstacles.

Letter from Africa: Behind Ghana and Nigeria's love-hate affair

Why the current tensions over the closure of some Nigerian-owned shops in Ghana should come as no surprise.

Charlottesville: Confederate soldier statue removed

Crowds celebrated as the monument was removed, three years after a far-right rally in the city.

DR Congo gold mine collapse leaves 50 feared dead

Up to 50 people, "most of them young", may have been killed by the mine collapse in DR Congo.

'Yellow vest' France protests: Demonstrators return to streets of Paris

More than 200 people are arrested as anti-government demonstrators clash with police in the French capital.

India-China dispute: China returns five missing Indian nationals

Chinese troops abducted the five Indian civilians in a disputed border area, reports say.

Moria migrants tear gassed by Greek police in protest over new camp

Migrants and refugees were made homeless when the camp on the Greek island of Lesbos burned down.

US wildfires fuelled by climate change, California governor says

The fires raging in three states show that the climate debate "is over", California's governor says.

Navid Afkari: Iran executes young wrestler despite global outcry

Navid Afkari, 27, was accused of murder but he said he was tortured into confessing.

ICYMI: Sparkles, surfing and a leopard in a shed

From diamonds to mammoth bones - some gems you may not have seen this week.

Toots Hibbert: Jamaican reggae legend dies aged 77

Frederick Nathaniel "Toots" Hibbert was the front man of reggae band Toots & the Maytals.

Obituary: Shere Hite, pioneering sex researcher

Her 1976 study, the Hite Report, shattered assumptions about female sexuality and sold 50m copies.

Venezuela: President Maduro says US spy seized near oil sites

The US Marine working for CIA had weapons and large amounts of cash, the Venezuelan president says.

Peru Congress opens way for impeachment of president

The president is accused of trying to obstruct a corruption probe - a charge he denies.

The woman trying to save India's tortured temple elephants

Activist Sangita Iyer is on a mission to end the agony of ceremonial elephants.

Is Italian fashion racist?

Italian designer Stella Jean says more needs to be done to tackle racism in the industry.

Amazon's murky world of one-star reviews

Companies are trying to manipulate online feedback - and one-star reviews have become the latest weapon.

Woman who sawed off own hand found guilty of fraud

The 22-year-old Slovenian woman was found guilty of cutting off her hand to make an insurance claim.

Afghanistan war: 'Historic' peace talks with Taliban set to begin

Landmark talks aimed at ending four decades of war get under way on Saturday, after months of delay.

I read all those Trump tell-alls. Here's what I learned

With yet more books offering fresh info on Trump, what do you get when you take them together?

Migrants on Lesbos: 'Europe does not exist. This is hell'

The migrants and refugees are now sleeping wherever they can after the camp burned to the ground.

Nigeria's opportunity for return of Benin Bronzes

With European museums on the back foot following Black Lives Matter protests, the emphasis moves to Nigeria.

India and China buy time to heal old border rifts

The countries say they will end a violent border stand-off, but differences will be hard to overcome.

Coronavirus: False claims test kits for ‘Covid-19’ were sold in 2017

Our latest debunk of misinformation includes claims about the World Bank, thermometers and llamas.

Attenborough and the special moment fuelling his hope

Sir David Attenborough and the mountain gorillas that have won the fight against extinction.

Elderly ball python lays eggs 'without male help'

The 62-year-old ball python has not been with a male in over 15 years, according to Saint Louis Zoo.

Stevie Lee: Jackass star and wrestler dies aged 54

The actor and wrestler appeared in Johnny Knoxville's 2010 reality comedy film Jackass 3D.

US commemorates 19th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks

Both President Trump and Joe Biden will speak at the same memorial on Friday, at different times.

Simon Tu: Drug runner jailed after hitting police car

Police have described the man's arrest as "one of the easiest drugs busts ever made".

Nigeria's Kaduna passes law to castrate child rapists

Lawmakers in Kaduna state want convicted rapists to be surgically castrated to prevent them raping again.

Kansas City Chiefs 34-20 Houston Texans: Fans boo 'moment of unity' as Mahomes shines again

Pockets of fans are heard booing a 'moment of unity' as protests against racism take place on the opening night of the NFL season.

Putin apology to Serbia over Russian spokeswoman Zakharova

Serbia's president was furious over a Facebook post that likened him to Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct.

Alarm over drug-related killings in Manila during Covid-19

There’s alarm in the Philippines over an escalation in shadowy killings during the pandemic in a suburb of the capital, Manila.

Moria migrants: European countries agree to take minors after fire

Germany says 10 European countries will take unaccompanied minors from the fire-ravaged camp in Greece.

Explosions rock Jordan military base

High temperatures caused the massive blast in a warehouse storing decommissioned mortar bombs.

Moria camp: Afghan family helpless after fleeing Lesbos fire

Talibshah Hosseini ran with his family as fire engulfed the Moria migrant camp on the Greek island.

Coronavirus: Inside the Indian company betting big on vaccines

The Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine maker by volume, is trialing multiple vaccines.

Lebanon: Why the country finds it hard to change

Its political system is often blamed for instability, recurring conflicts and foreign intervention.

Melania Trump has a transactional marriage, says former aide

Melania Trump's former friend Stephanie Winston Wolkoff on the first lady and her husband.

Google and Twitter to block election misinformation

The tech firms are ramping up measures ahead of the US elections to block false or misleading content.

Belgium ex-king's love child seeks royal rights and titles

After years of denial, former King Albert accepted he was the father of artist Delphine Boël.

Oregon fires: Over 500,000 flee dozens of infernos

At least one of the deadly infernos in the western US state is being treated as possible arson.

India and China to 'quickly disengage' from border standoff

Tensions had spiked over gunfire at a disputed border and kidnapping accusations.

Rio Tinto chief Jean-Sebastien Jacques to quit over Aboriginal cave destruction

Jean-Sebastien Jacques and other senior executives will step down after the miner blew up sacred sites.

Moria migrants: Greece calls for European action after fire on Lesbos

Greece is struggling to find shelter to thousands of migrants left homeless after a fire at a camp.

Covid exacerbating inequality globally - BBC poll

A global survey shows how the pandemic has sowed inequality, with poor countries suffering the most.

Breonna Taylor family: 'Hold every officer accountable'

The 26-year-old's aunt says she is worried about a "cover-up" in the case of her killing by police.

Former prisoner fighting for US criminal justice reform

Harvey Murphy's life changed when he was wrongly accused of stealing and later served time in jail for drug offences.

US wildfires: San Francisco residents react to orange skies

The skies over San Francisco turn orange due to the smoke and dust created by nearby wildfires.

Citi names Jane Fraser new chief in Wall Street first

Scotland-born Jane Fraser is named new chief executive of Citigroup, the first woman to run a big US bank.

Family speaks out after Paraguay ex-VP Denis goes missing

Police believe Óscar Denis, 74, was kidnapped by rebels from his ranch in the north of the country.

Brexit: EU has 'serious concerns' amid emergency talks with UK

The EU calls for clarity over Boris Johnson's proposed changes to the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.

TRESemmé: South African shops pull products after 'racist' hair adverts

Some of South Africa's biggest retailers act after a public outcry over an advert for hair products.

Deadly clashes in Colombia after tasered man dies

Video showed Javier Ordóñez being pinned to the ground by police after allegedly breaching social distancing rules.

Colombia protests: Death of man tasered by police sparks deadly clashes

Javier Ordóñez died after being tasered by police officers while he was pleading for them to stop.

Beirut fire: Large fire erupts in Beirut port area

A huge blaze breaks out in the Lebanese capital's port, a month after the deadly blast there.

Paris Musée d'Orsay sorry for barring visitor in low-cut dress

Student Jeanne describes her embarrassment at being stopped from going into the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.

Denis Mukwege: UN guards DR Congo Nobel laureate after death threats

Renowned gynaecologist Denis Mukwege says he received death threats after condemning a massacre.

Belarus opposition politician told she would be deported 'alive or in bits'

Maria Kolesnikova says she feared for her life during an attempt to deport her.

Coronavirus: Israel considers nationwide lockdown as cases spike

The country struggles to halt a steep rise amid another record high in daily coronavirus infections.

Jane Fonda: 'Climate activism saved me from depression'

The Hollywood star has written a book about how people can get involved in climate change activism.

Ronald Bell: Kool & The Gang founder dies aged 68

He started the soul band that had hits like Celebration and Jungle Boogie with his brother Robert.

'Koala war' splits Australia's New South Wales government

The New South Wales ruling coalition is in crisis amid internal fighting over a koala protection policy.

Alexei Navalny: Substantial chance Russia behind poisoning, Pompeo says

The US secretary of state declines to say how the Trump administration will respond.

We Charity to exit Canada amid Trudeau scandal probe

The charity says it has to leave because of "fallout" from a political scandal involving the prime minister.

Covid vaccine: 8,000 jumbo jets needed to deliver doses globally, says IATA

Shipping a coronavirus vaccine will be "largest transport challenge ever" says the airline industry.

California wildfire: Three killed in explosive inferno

One of the victims was a motorist who fled his or her car and was overcome by the flames, say police.

Wildlife in 'catastrophic decline' due to human destruction, scientists warn

Conservation group WWF says global wildlife populations have shrunk by two-thirds since 1970.

WestJet cancels flight because of mask dispute with child

All passengers were told to disembark the WestJet flight because a young girl was not wearing her mask.

California wildfires: This is how mind-bogglingly huge they are

Over two million acres of land have burned in California, compared to 118,000 acres razed in 2019.

US official claims pressure to downplay intelligence reports

A whistleblower says the order over analysis about Russia was because it "made the president look bad".

Kim Wall: Danish inventor 'confesses murder' in new documentary

Peter Madsen had previously insisted in court that Kim Wall's death on his submarine was an accident.

US to withdraw 2,200 troops from Iraq by end of September

The remaining force will continue to advise and assist Iraqi forces combating the remnants of IS.

Autistic teenager in Utah shot by police after mother calls for help

Golda Barton called Salt Lake City police to help with her 13-year-old son's mental health crisis.

India in shock over 86-year-old grandmother's rape

Police have arrested a man in his 30s for the rape and assault of the woman in Delhi.

Zimbabwe bans coal mining in Hwange and other game parks

A decision to give Chinese firms rights to explore for coal in the famous Hwange park is overturned.

David Beckham's Guild Esports to float on London stock market

Firm wants £20m to boost performance in global online games Fortnite, CS:Go, Rocket League and Fifa.

Maxim Znak: Belarus opposition figure 'detained by masked men'

Maxim Znak, 39, is one of the last remaining high-profile opposition figures in Belarus.

Kabul bomb: Deadly blast targets Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh

At least 10 people are killed in a blast in Kabul targeting former spy chief Amrullah Saleh.

Chinese state media accuse Australia of raiding journalists' homes

The state media reports say Australian intelligence agents raided Chinese journalists in June.

Moria migrants: Fire destroys Greece's largest camp on Lesbos

Migrants fled with what they could carry as fire spread through the camp on the island of Lesbos.

Belarus: Opposition figure 'climbed through car window' to avoid expulsion

Activist Ivan Kravtsov says Maria Kolesnikova tore up her passport to avoid being expelled to Ukraine.

US to block key Chinese exports from Xinjiang

Tension is growing between the US and China over the alleged use of Uighur Muslim forced labour camps.

Oscars: Only diverse films will be considered for best picture

The Academy says at least one main actor must be from an underrepresented racial group.

Fire breaks out at Greece's largest migrant camp, Moria, on Lesbos

Migrants are being evacuated from the camp as firefighters tackle the large blaze.

Justice dept seeks to defend Trump defamation case

A woman who accuses the president of raping her in a store is suing him for calling her a liar.

Kim Kardashian announces end of long-running hit reality show

Keeping Up With The Kardashians, which ran for 14 years, made the family global mega-stars.

Thwaites: 'Doomsday Glacier' vulnerability seen in new maps