Abounding Opportunities

Despite an order from Vladimir Putin to completely seal off the area, 20 civilians escape Azovstal.

Sri Lanka hikes price of medicines 40% amid economic crisis

Prices rise 40% as an economic crisis bites, leaving some Sri Lankans cutting short treatments.

Five dead after Chinese building collapses

Dozens of people are believed to be trapped after the building fell in China's Hunan Province.

Germany takes Italy to UN court over Nazi-era compensation claims

Germany wants to stop property it owns in Italy being seized to finance compensation for Nazi war crimes

Football agent Mino Raiola dies at 54

Football agent Mino Raiola - whose clients included Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba - dies at the age of 54.

China Covid outbreak: Beijing residents must test negative to enter public spaces

China's capital imposes major new restrictions in a bid to curb a spike in cases.

Dexter Jackson: How it feels to be pardoned by the US president

Dexter Jackson knew he had "a one in a million chance" of being pardoned - but "never lost faith".

British Virgin Islands: UK should take back rule - report

The British overseas territory's government should be dissolved for two years, a report recommends.

Alexanda Kotey: IS 'Beatle' sentenced to life in US for murders in Syria

Alexanda Kotey, 38, pleaded guilty last September to the beheading of IS hostages in Syria.

South Africa's Jacob Zuma would do anything for the Guptas - Zondo report

South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma would "do anything" for the Gupta business family, a report finds.

Ukraine war: Russian strike on Kyiv kills reporter Vira Hyrych

Vira Hyrych, who worked for Radio Liberty, died after her residential building was hit on Thursday.

Liberia war crimes: Sierra Leone rebel commander acquitted by court in Finland

Gibril Massaquoi was a school teacher but then became the spokesman of a notorious rebel group.

Ukraine launches hunt for Russian soldiers accused of Bucha war crimes

The 10 Russian soldiers are wanted for alleged war crimes - but at home, they have been hailed as heroes.

Foul-smelling foam clogs up Colombian town of Mosquera

Detergents dumped in a local river are being linked to the filthy white phenomenon.

Shanghai lockdown: Residents protest after five weeks of strict zero-Covid measures

Some residents have been under strict lockdown for five weeks, and struggled to access food supplies.

Ukraine war: UN chief admits Security Council has failed

António Guterres criticises his organisation's Security Council, saying it failed to prevent or end the war.

US to seize and sell Russian oligarchs' property

The White House wants to seize and freeze more assets, and transfer their proceeds to Ukraine.

Iran executions: Alarming rise in use of death penalty in 2021 - report

At least 333 people were put to death, a 25% increase compared with 2020, two campaign groups say.

Egypt criticised after singers jailed for belly dancing video

Human rights groups criticise a court that convicted the two stars of "violating family values".

German energy giant Uniper gives in to Russian rouble demand

Uniper is preparing to buy Russian gas using a payment system that critics say will undermine EU sanctions.

South Korea: Two arrested for leaking military secrets

A businessman and an officer are charged with leaking secrets to a presumed agent from the North.

Sirens ring out in Israel to honour Holocaust victims

Streets came to a standstill as people paused to pay tribute to the millions killed in the Holocaust.

Tesla shares slide could put Musk's Twitter takeover at risk

- April 27, 2022

The fall in Tesla's shares highlights the issues Elon Musk faces as he tries to run five companies.

Rio carnival: Tribute to Afro-Brazilian god wins title

- April 27, 2022

The Grande Rio samba group has won the top prize with a parade promoting religious tolerance.

Ukraine war to cause biggest price shock in 50 years - World Bank

Ukraine is pushing up prices of commodities including food, cotton and energy, the World Bank says.

Four ways Elon Musk might change Twitter

After the billionaire struck a deal to buy the site, speculation has begun over what the future holds.

Gaza farmer finds 4,500-year-old statue of Canaanite goddess

The stone head the Canaanite goddess of beauty, love and war is unearthed in a Khan Younis field.

North Korea: Banned missiles showcased in military parade

State media in North Korea have broadcast footage from a military parade, attended by leader Kim Jong-un.

Why India's oil purchases from Russia are growing

Imports of cheaper Russian oil by India are rising, despite calls for Delhi to help isolate Russia economically.

Biden pardons black ex-Secret Service agent and two others

In his first grants of clemency, the US president pardons three people and commutes 75 sentences.

Blast kills Chinese nationals in Pakistani city

Three Chinese nationals and their driver were killed in an explosion which is being investigated.

Iran arrests man after brown bear is beaten to death

The endangered animal suffered fatal injuries after being beaten and restrained with a tractor.

Nato expansion: Finland and Sweden set to announce plans to join bloc

The US and UK will reportedly provide security support to the nations during the application process.

Stock markets tumble over China lockdown fears

Shares drop as Covid cases in Beijing raise the prospect of supply chain disruption.

Bishop Evans: Guard missing after trying to save drowning migrants

Bishop Evans jumped into the Rio Grande on the US-Mexico border when he saw two people in distress.

France election: Marine Le Pen concedes election but still counts a win

She did not become president - yet this result still counts as a win for her and the far right.

Brazil Carnival: 'Bolsonaro' dancer turned into crocodile

Brazil's famous Carnival returned this year for the first time since the Covid pandemic.

Nissan signals the end of the road for Datsun cars

The Japanese firm previously called the range of cars "an important part of Nissan's DNA".

Macron defeats Le Pen and vows to unite divided France

He triumphs over his far-right rival and becomes the first president to win re-election in 20 years.

The Olympic hopeful turned bike-riding bank robber

When Tom Justice failed to make the Olympics he decided to use his cycling skills to rob banks instead.

Ethiopia's Lalibela struggles as war and Covid-19 keep tourists away

In the historic Ethiopian town of Lalibela, civil war and Covid-19 have left many without livelihoods.

France election: 'Many voted to build a barricade against the far-right', says Macron

After becoming the first French president re-elected in 20 years, Emmanuel Macron told supporters he was "the president of all."

Shanghai: Green fences baffle locked down residents

Two-metre barriers have appeared all over the city as officials battle to contain a Covid outbreak.

Ukraine war: Celebrating Easter in the trenches outside Kyiv

Russian forces have moved away from Ukraine's capital, but those defending the city remain.

Rwanda genocide: 'I forgave my husband's killer - our children married'

The love story of a couple is being used to reconcile Rwandans 28 years after the genocide.

Colombia election: How TikTok is defining the presidential race

The social media platform has become a battleground as candidates reach out to young voters.

Cooma jail: Prison that was once 'world's only jail for gay men'

Set in one of the coldest and windiest small towns in Australia, Cooma prison holds a dark secret.

Puducherry prison uses dance therapy to rehabilitate inmates

A prison in India's Puducherry is using dance therapy to help convicts deal with stress.

Shanghai: Censors try to block video about lockdown conditions

The video features people pleading for help over a lack of food and medicine in the city's strict lockdown.

Japan: Tourist boat reported missing off coast

Coast guards are searching for the 26 people on board after the vessel sent out a distress signal.

Mariupol steelworks: Video appears to show children in Azovstal bunker

Ukrainian fighters post a video showing women and children purportedly hiding under a steel plant.

Video appears to show children in Mariupol steel works bunker

A video released by Ukraine's Azov regiment appears to show children sheltering inside a steel plant.

Kenya's Mwai Kibaki: The hope and disappointment

Ex-Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki is remembered for ending the stranglehold of the former ruling party.

Ukraine war: Russia 'plans to seize southern Ukraine'

A senior general says the aim is to open a route into a separatist region of Moldova, Transnistria.

Ukraine war: The Russia I knew no longer exists - Steve Rosenberg

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg takes in the sites of Moscow apparently distorted by the war against Ukraine.

Mwai Kibaki: Kenya's first opposition president dies aged 90

Mwai Kibaki ended 40 years of one-party rule but his 2007 re-election sparked nationwide violence.

Imran Khan: Inside the huge rally in Lahore for Pakistan's ousted PM

The former prime minister's narrative of a US-led conspiracy to oust him is resonating with his supporters.

Jerusalem holy site clashes fuel fears of return to war

Tensions are high following several days of violence in and around the al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

Florida lawmakers have stripped Disney of special tax status

Governor Ron DeSantis has taken aim at Disney over its opposition to the so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill.

Rare tiny Brontë book could set $1.25m sale record

The world's first tennis guide and Amy Winehouse's library are also on offer at the NY Antiquarian Book Fair.

What weapons has the US given Ukraine - and how much do they help?

President Biden has announced a new $800m assistance package that includes ammunition and drones.

Mariupol steelworks: 'Block it so a fly can't pass,' Putin orders

President Putin drops plans to storm the Azovstal plant where fighters and civilians are sheltering.

Afghanistan: More than 20 dead and injured in two blasts

One explosion tore through a mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif, followed by a second in the city of Kunduz.

Rudy Giuliani revealed on The Masked Singer TV show

The appearance of Donald Trump's former lawyer prompted one of the show's judges to walk off.

Haiti: Small plane crashes on to main road killing six

The pilot is among those who died when the aircraft came down in Haiti, injuring people on the ground.

Sophie Wilmes: Belgian foreign minister resigns to care for sick husband

Sophie Wilmes will temporarily resign to care for her husband who has been diagnosed with brain cancer.

French election: Macron and Le Pen to clash in TV presidential debate

Four days before the vote, far-right leader Marine Le Pen is behind Emmanuel Macron in the polls.

Germany to stop Russian oil imports by end of this year

Germany currently gets a quarter of its oil and 40% of its gas from Russia

Alec Baldwin: Rust film producers fined over fatal shooting on set

A report criticises the makers of a film whose cinematographer was accidentally shot by Alec Baldwin.

Russian oligarch lambasts country's 'massacre'

Businessman Oleg Tinkov is one of the most high profile Russians to publicly condemn the war.

Hot air balloon makes emergency landing onto Melbourne rooftops

A man on board filmed as the balloon bounced over roofs and trees during an emergency landing.

Ukraine war: Mariupol faces final ultimatum as hundreds shelter in steel mill

Thousands of people are still trapped across the city, as Kyiv hopes to send evacuation buses.

Shark Tank: India TV show proves entrepreneurship isn't just for rich

The business show featured 67 ideas on which investors spent more than 400m rupees.

Why Koreans could soon become a year younger

The new government has proposed getting rid of the country's age systems, but experts are divided.

US spring snow storm leaves 300,000 in the dark

A bout of winter weather in the US north-east has brought outages and over a foot of snow.

Ukraine war: Kyiv's allies pledge more weapons to help win war

Western leaders pledge to send more artillery and other weapons as Russia launches a fresh offensive in eastern Ukraine.

Johnny Depp to testify at defamation trial

The actor will take the stand in his lawsuit against his former wife, actor Amber Heard.

Mexico's Maya train: Work halted over cave concerns

The project to build a railroad in the Yucatán Peninsula could harm underground caves, a judge rules.

Irish Travellers say racism is causing a suicide crisis

More than one in 10 deaths in the community are recorded as suicide, with systematic racism being blamed.

Ukraine war: Dramatic images appear to show sinking Russian warship Moskva

Russia says the Moskva sank after an explosion of ammunition, but Ukrainians say they hit it with missiles.

Mexico Congress fails to pass president's electricity reform

Mexico's president, who backed the reform, has accused those voting against it of "treason".

Evergreen vessel freed after a month aground in US waters

Two previous attempts to dislodge the Ever Forward from shallow Maryland waters were unsuccessful.

Ukraine war: Prince Harry hails 'extraordinary' Ukraine Invictus team

Prince Harry voices his support for Ukraine and applauded their attendance at the Invictus Games.

Guarapuava: Shoot-out as Brazil robbers target security firm

In the latest large-scale robbery attempt, a gang used locals as human shields and set vans alight.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Beleaguered Sri Lanka leader appoints new cabinet

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa defies protesters' call for him to quit over a ruinous economic crisis.

Sri Lanka healthcare on verge of collapse in economic crisis

Doctors warn of catastrophe in Sri Lanka where medical supplies are running out in the financial crisis.

Ukraine round-up: Ukraine defies Mariupol deadline as Kharkiv shelled

Mariupol defenders ignore Russian calls to surrender, as Kharkiv and other cities face more shelling.

Ukraine war: Mariupol defenders will fight to the end says PM

PM Denys Shmyhal says the city has not fallen to Russian forces because of the determined defence.

Older residents of the east reluctant to hit the road

While young Ukrainians have moved to safety, many older residents say they have no choice but to stay.

Unrest in Sweden over planned Quran burnings

There is ongoing unrest over a far-right group which burned a copy of the Quran, and planned to do so again.

North Korea tests new weapon 'to improve tactical nukes'

Kim Jong-un clapped as he watched the launch - a new indication of his intention to resume nuclear tests.

Johnson to visit India in bid to boost defence ties

The prime minister will meet his Indian counterpart after previous visits were postponed due to Covid.

UK's Rwanda refugee plan against nature of God, says archbishop

There are "serious ethical questions" over sending migrants to east Africa, the Archbishop of Canterbury will say.

Ukraine round-up: Residents rebuild Bucha as Russia bans UK PM

A few residents clear up after Russia's occupation, as Boris Johnson becomes persona non grata in Moscow.

Russian warship: Moskva crew 'shown for first time since sinking'

Russia's defence ministry releases a video purportedly showing the crew of the Moskva in Sevastopol.

South Africa flooding: 'I had thought my house was safe'

Torrential floods have killed nearly 400 people in South Africa, with more rain forecast.

Patrick Lyoya: Could rethink of US police traffic stops save lives?

The death of a black man in Michigan after a traffic stop raises questions about police use of force.

Ukraine war: Russia bans Boris Johnson from country over Ukraine war

Boris Johnson and other senior ministers are barred over the UK's "hostile" stance on the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine war: Russia threatens to step up attacks on Kyiv

Moscow says it hit the Ukrainian capital overnight and will launch more strikes in response to attacks in Russia.

Undocumented lotto winner struggles to claim prize

An Algerian man in Belgium is fighting to claim his €250,000 winnings because of his status.

Durban floods: Is it a consequence of climate change?

KwaZulu-Natal province has seen some serious flooding, but there isn't one clear explanation.

Ukraine conflict: Save energy and annoy Putin, Germans told

The vice-chancellor says they should use bikes and lower the thermostat to use less Russian gas.

Behind the scenes in Zelensky's modern HQ

Clive Myrie visits the heavily fortified Situation Room - the HQ of the resistance against Russia's invasion.

Brain cancer DNA research hopes to speed up diagnosis

More than 200 brain tumour patients are taking part in research hoping to yield new personalised treatments.

China Covid: Clashes in Shanghai over lockdown evictions

Residents have been forced from their homes as apartments are turned into quarantine centres.

El Shafee Elsheikh: Guilty verdict for Islamic State 'Beatle' jihadist

El Shafee Elsheikh is the highest profile IS fighter - and lone 'Beatle' - to stand trial in the US.

Zelensky: Countries buying Russian oil are earning money in other people's blood

Ukraine's president says countries buying Russian oil are "making money out of blood".

Ukraine's President Zelensky to BBC: Blood money being paid for Russian oil

Ukraine's leader tells the BBC that all European countries should have ended Russian energy imports.

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt: Bollywood toasts star couple on wedding

Excitement grips the Indian film industry as the superstars tie the knot in a low-key ceremony.

Durban flood survivors: South Africans homeless, hurt and heartbroken

"We're traumatised, we can't even eat," one South African woman says after her house was destroyed.

Elon Musk makes offer to buy Twitter

The boss of Tesla claims he wants to unlock the social media platform's "extraordinary potential".

Germany kidnap plot: Gang planned to overthrow democracy

A gang with links to far-right and anti-Covid groups wanted to overthrow democracy, say prosecutors.

Palestinian deaths mount as tensions with Israel spiral

Five are killed in 24 hours as Israel carries out sweeps in the West Bank after deadly attacks.

French actor Michel Bouquet dies aged 96

Ukraine War: Biden accuses Russian troops of committing genocide in Ukraine

The US leader says President Putin is trying to "wipe out the idea" of a Ukrainian identity.

BBC reporter: Scale of destruction in Borodyanka, in Kyiv region is extraordinary

Anna Foster is in Borodyanka showing the scale of damage left behind in the Kyiv region.

Pierin Vincenz: Swiss banker put strip-club visits on expenses

Pierin Vincenz is sentenced to nearly four years in jail for charges including fraud.

Fantastic Beasts 3: Gay dialogue removed from film for Chinese audiences

Warner Bros agreed to the request for changes but have said the "spirit of the film remains".

Drone footage shows damage in Mariupol

Footage released by the Russian Ministry of Defence shows the extent of damage caused in the city.

Australia's koalas: Freeze sperm to save species, say researchers

Bushfires have killed many thousands of the marsupials, who are threatened with extinction.

Donbas: Battle in east Ukraine expected to be bloody and decisive

Ukrainian troops in the Donbas region are preparing for heavy strikes as Russia turns its focus to the east.

Multiple people shot in New York City subway

At least 13 people have been shot in an incident during morning rush hour in Brooklyn.

Ukraine war: Putin says Russian invasion will achieve 'noble' aims

Speaking at a Russian space centre, Mr Putin claimed his invasion aimed to help people in the Donbas.

Kinahan Cartel: US sanctions cartel leader with links to Tyson Fury

US officials said Daniel Kinahan, who worked as an advisor to boxer Tyson Fury, leads one of Europe's top drug gangs.

Marine Le Pen says she opposes sanctions on Russian gas

The French presidential candidate says she is in favour of sanctions on Russia - except for energy.

El Salvador: Whip-wielding demons kick off Easter week

Men dress up as demons and playfully whip locals "to cleanse them of their sins" in Texistepeque.

Osinachi Nwachukwu: Nigeria gospel singer's husband arrested over death

Peter Nwachukwu is in police custody after his wife Osinachi Nwachukwu died on Friday in Abuja.

Somalia drought could kill 350,000 children - experts

In what experts call Somalia's worst drought in a decade, children are facing severe malnutrition.

NZ rugby players report body shaming and favouritism

New Zealand players have reported culturally insensitive comments and alleged "favouritism", "ghosting" and "body shaming" from coaches.

French elections: Macron targets Le Pen as run-off campaign begins

The French president fires up his re-election campaign visiting a stronghold of his far-right rival.

López Obrador wins Mexico recall vote amid low turnout

Fewer than 20% of voters cast their ballots in the referendum, which the president himself called.

Ukraine War: Russia warns Sweden and Finland against Nato membership

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the move won't bring stability to Europe.

Zelensky asked if he'll give Russia any part of Ukraine

Ukraine's president tells CBS' 60 Minutes he isn't ready to give away his country in return for peace.

'I'm under no illusions,' says British soldier in Ukraine, after comrades killed

Ajay Spence quit his life in Belfast to help defend Kyiv - now he is being redeployed to east Ukraine.

France election: This time it won’t be a walkover for Macron

Emmanuel Macron will face a run-off against Marine Le Pen, in what is far from a done deal.

Falklands War: 'The UK is still usurping our land'

Argentina's president has said he will keep fighting for control of the islands, also known as the Malvinas.

French elections: Macron and Le Pen to fight for presidency

Emmanuel Macron wins the first round but the run-off against Marine Le Pen is set to be far closer.

French election: Macron pledges to create united France

Emmanuel Macron says he will unite "all the different convictions and beliefs" if re-elected.

Spanish police seize huge haul of illegal stuffed animals

The Guardia Civil found more than 1,000 specimens including extinct and endangered species.

Ukraine war: The foreign fighters supporting the Ukrainian army

A former British Army soldier is among the international volunteers supporting the Ukrainian war effort.

Australian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc wins in Melbourne as title rival Max Verstappen retires

Charles Leclerc takes a dominant victory in the Australian Grand Prix to move into a commanding position in the World Championship.

Ronaldo: Police investigating after Manchester United forward appears to break fan's phone

Merseyside Police are investigating an alleged assault after Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to break a fan's phone.

Ukraine war: Disbelief and horror after Krematorsk train station attack

The people of Krematorsk are coming to terms with a strike on a train station that killed more than 50.

Imran Khan ousted as Pakistan's PM after key vote

The former cricket star loses a no-confidence vote 13 hours after his party tried to delay it.

Ukraine will rise again - PM Boris Johnson

The UK prime minister held talks in Kyiv with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.

UK PM travels to Kyiv for Zelensky talks

The prime minister's visit was a "show of solidarity" with the Ukrainian people, Downing Street says.

War in Ukraine: Watch BBC interview with Ukrainian PM

In a BBC exclusive, Denys Shmyhal accuses Russia of committing genocide in Ukraine.

France election: Voters prepare to cast ballot in presidential poll

Campaigning has ended ahead of the first round of voting which takes place on Sunday.

Tennis star Becker guilty of some insolvency charges

The three-time Wimbledon champion was declared bankrupt in 2017 over an unpaid loan of more than £3m.

Rejuvenation of woman's skin could tackle diseases of ageing

Researchers rejuvenate a 53-year-old woman's skin by decades, but clinical applications are a way off.

Snoop Dogg: Sexual assault claim against US rapper dropped

The US rapper had denied sexually assaulting a woman after a concert in 2013.

Kramatorsk: At least 1,000 at railway station when rockets hit - witness

An aid worker says Kramatorsk station was crowded with evacuees at the time of the blasts.

'Mariupol is a graveyard': Evacuees recount terror of Russian assault

Survivors from the besieged city say they wondered at times if the rest of Ukraine had fallen.

Sri Lanka fuel crisis: Only God can help us now

Millions are having to endure daily power cuts and queue for hours to get basics like cooking gas and diesel.

Ukraine War: 'Russian soldiers held us as human shields'

Villagers say 150 people were rounded up to protect Russians as the Ukrainian forces advanced.

Video appears to show killing of captive Russian soldier

A video has emerged which purports to show Ukrainian forces shooting a captive Russian soldier.

War in Ukraine: Families fleeing Mariupol

Families have left their homes in war-torn Mariupol for safety in Zaporizhzhia, eastern Ukraine.

Klitschko: 'I saw tortured and executed civilians in Bucha'

Former world champion boxer, Wladimir Klitschko, tells 5 Live Breakfast about seeing the bodies of civilians in Bucha after Russian forces withdrew.

Nato: Ukraine asks for 'weapons, weapons, weapons'

Kyiv's foreign minister renews the plea as Nato meets to discuss military aid for Ukraine.

Yemen president hands power to council in major shake-up

Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi tells a new leadership council to negotiate a peace deal with the Houthis.

Khashoggi: Anger as Turkish court halts murder trial

The fiancee of Jamal Khashoggi, killed in the Saudi consulate, says she will fight on "for justice".

Who are Putin's daughters? What we know about his family

The Russian president says he has daughters, but has given little information about them.

Ethiopia war: Ethnic cleansing documented in western Tigray

"We will erase you from this land," a trader says he was told by Amhara security forces.

British embassy guard charged with spying for Russia

David Ballantyne Smith, 57, is charged with nine offences under the Official Secrets Act.

Thomas Sankara murder: Ex-Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaoré found guilty

Burkina Faso's former leader Blaise Compaoré is found guilty of complicity in killing his close friend.

Ed Sheeran wins Shape of You copyright case and hits out at 'baseless' claims

After the High Court judgement, the singer says such "baseless" claims "are way too common now".

War in Ukraine: Giving Russia money for energy is 'blood money' - Ukraine PM

Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal calls for countries to stop buying Russian for oil and gas.

Putin's ultranationalist ally and clown Zhirinovsky dies at 75

Vladimir Zhirinovsky has died in hospital, after a career built on fiery remarks and absurd antics.

Ukraine war: Many more cities like Bucha says President Zelensky

- April 05, 2022

Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the UN Security Council for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Nigeria atheist Mubarak Bala jailed for blaspheming Islam

- April 05, 2022

Mubarak Bala pleads guilty to 18 charges related to blaspheming Islam, a faith he renounced.

Rare Sumatran rhino gives birth after eight miscarriages

- April 05, 2022

The critically endangered Sumatran rhino gave birth to a female calf in an Indonesian sanctuary.

Ukraine war: Bucha massacre is a game changer - Ukraine foreign minister

Dmytro Kuleba told BBC HARDtalk that events in Bucha prove how much help Ukraine needs from the West.

US to seek more sanctions on 'war criminal' Putin

US President Biden spoke out against Putin, saying that Russia has appeared to commit war crimes in Bucha.

Sacramento shooting: All six victims identified

Three men and three women were killed in 2022's worst US mass shooting, but no-one has been arrested.

Ukraine war: President Zelensky visits site of alleged atrocities in Bucha

The Ukrainian president says people have been found in barrels, having been strangled and tortured.

Hungary election: Viktor Orban's victory hailed by Putin

Near-complete results show Viktor Orban has won a fourth term in Hungary's election by a landslide.

More than 160 missing after Nigerian train attack

"My decision to change coaches saved my life and my family," a survivor tells the BBC.

Imran Khan: What we know so far as PM's fate hangs in balance

The fate of Pakistan's prime minister - and the country - teeters on a decision by the Supreme Court.

Sri Lanka: Tear gas and water cannon used in Kandy

Protesters were mostly students, angry with their government's handling of the country's economy.

Jordan's Prince Hamzah bin Hussein renounces title of prince

The prince - who is the king's half-brother - was last year accused of conspiring to destabilise the crown.

Sacramento shooting: At least six dead in centre of California state capital

Ten are also injured after the shooting early on Sunday in California's state capital.

Estelle Harris: Seinfeld and Toy Story star dies aged 93

As well her iconic role as George Costanza's mother, Harris was the voice of Toy Story's Mrs Potato Head.

Ukraine war: Mum describes bomb crashing into her family home

Olena Selichzianowa says she pulled her twin boys beneath her to protect them from flying shrapnel.

Zelensky spokesman describes heartbreaking scenes in Ukraine

A spokesman for Ukraine's President Zelensky describes the discovery of mass graves.

Ukrainian refugee with Royal College of Music scholarship in visa limbo

Nadiia Chaichenko and her family fled their home in Kharkiv at the start of the war.

The handshake in space that brought hope to the world

What happened when US astronauts met USSR cosmonauts in space

Sarah Palin announces US Congress bid

The fiery former vice presidential candidate wants to represent Alaska in the House of Representatives.

Imran Khan: Support for Pakistan PM despite likely defeat

Pakistan's prime minister remains a political force despite a likely defeat in a no-confidence vote.

War in Ukraine: Street in Bucha found strewn with dead bodies

A reporter entering Bucha, near Kyiv, counts at least 20 bodies of men, one with his hands tied.

War in Ukraine: Amongst wreckage in Hostomel Airport near Kyiv

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen reports from the airport, some 10 miles from Kyiv, which holds the wreckage of the world's biggest cargo plane.

Hargeisa fire: Inferno devastates market in Somaliland's capital

Hundreds of businesses are destroyed in the main market of Hargeisa in an overnight blaze.

Three Palestinian militants killed by Israeli forces in West Bank clash

Israel says the militants were killed by troops trying to stop them from carrying out an attack.

Ukraine: Why the cartoon Masyanya was banned in Russia

Masyanya is a YouTube cartoon star in Russia, but her episode on the Ukraine war has been banned.

Amazon beaten by workers in fight for unionisation in New York

The Amazon Labor Union won a contest to establish the first unionised Amazon warehouse in the US.

Ukraine: Russia praises India for not judging war in 'one-sided way'

India has offered support to Russia over Ukraine but is under pressure from other countries.

Bruce Willis: Razzies cancel 'worst performance' award over health issues

Razzie organisers said it was "not appropriate" after the announcement about actor's health issues.

WATCH: Missiles strike oil depot in Belgorod, Russia

Firefighters tackle a blaze at a facility near the Ukrainian border, which Moscow says was attacked.

Gerard Depardieu: Kremlin responds to actor's Putin criticism

The French-born actor had accused the Russian president of "crazy, unacceptable excesses" in Ukraine.

Patrick Demarchelier: Fashion photographer dies aged 78