Abounding Opportunities

Eight unions are taking part in the strike, which has disrupted schools, public transport and oil refineries.

Antony Blinken: Settlements hinder Israeli-Palestinian peace

The US secretary of state says there is "a shrinking horizon of hope for the Palestinians".

George Santos to step down from House committees

The 34-year-old Republican has faced calls to resign after admitting he fabricated parts of his CV.

Monkeys missing from Dallas Zoo in fourth suspicious incident

Two missing monkeys are the latest in a string of suspicious incidents over the past three weeks.

French retirement age strike hits schools and trains

A new wave of protests begins across France against plans to lift the retirement age from 62 to 64.

Antony Blinken in Jerusalem: Urgent steps needed for calm

The US Secretary of State also calls for a two-state solution, following bloody attacks on Israelis.

Lisa Loring, the original Wednesday Addams actress, dies at 64

She was five when she starred in the first TV adaptation of The Addams Family in the 1960s.

Super Bowl 57: Empire State Building trolls New York Giants and Jets

New Yorkers were not happy after the Empire State building lit up in the colours of fellow NFL side and fierce rivals the Philadelphia Eagles.

Poland boosts defence spending over war in Ukraine

It is the latest European country to say it is increasing military spending as a result of the conflict.

Ukraine war: Funeral held for battleground body collector

Denys Sosnenko was was killed by an anti-tank mine while helping to recover the remains of soldiers.

The new tech offering relief from the misery of period pain

Two start-up firms are making wearable technology that targets menstrual discomfort.

Erdogan says Turkey may block Sweden's Nato membership bid

The president said he would not support Sweden's bid until it extradited dozens of "terrorists".

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne final

Novak Djokovic wins a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men's title by seeing off Stefanos Tsitsipas.

German chancellor says he won't send fighter jets to Ukraine

The request for the jets comes just days after Germany committed to supplying Leopard 2 tanks.

Nigeria extends deadline to exchange old cash

Long queues formed at some banks as Nigerians struggled to meet the original deadline of Tuesday.

Nigeria floods: Songs and testimonies from a drowning world

Portraits of communities devastated by the worst recorded floods in Nigeria.

Tyre Nichols: Police unit is disbanded after death

The so-called Scorpion special unit will be disbanded after its officers were seen beating Mr Nichols.

Pilot dies in Indian army jet mid-air collision

The planes were on a routine "operational flying training mission" when the incident happened.

Downward dog is easy in this pup-filled yoga class

An animal shelter teamed up with a gym to bring some furry friends into workout classes.

Can these rocks really generate electricity?

Viral videos claim rocks found in Africa can produce an electrical charge. But is this really possible?

Petr Pavel: Ex-general beats populist rival in Czech election

Defeated former Prime Minister Andrej Babis conceded to newly elected Petr Pavel on Saturday afternoon.

Auckland flooding: Three people dead after torrential rain in New Zealand

A torrential downpour in New Zealand's largest city prompts evacuations, power cuts and other chaos.

Jerusalem shooting: Thirteen-year-old held over second attack in days

A Palestinian boy is arrested after opening fire in the city, a day after an attack killed seven people.

Canadian couple rescues moose with bare hands

Kirk Barharn and his wife spotted the moose tangled in a fence while driving in British Columbia.

Razzies 2023: Drew Barrymore calls child actor's nomination bullying

The former child actor said Ryan Keira Armstrong should never have been up for consideration.

South Africa to send 12 cheetahs a year to India

Asian cheetahs became extinct in India in the 1940s because of excessive hunting and loss of habitat.

Jeremy Renner was injured by snowplough when trying to save nephew

A police report discloses more details about the snowplough accident that seriously injured the actor.

Gaza's only all-girl boxing club finds a home

After training women on the beach and in a garage, Osama has now moved to a professional centre.

Vehicle thefts and carjackings spike in major US cities - report

Motor thefts had been falling for years, but rose sharply at the onset of the pandemic.

Drone footage shows extent of damage after Jenin raid

Nine Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli military raid in the occupied West bank, Palestinian officials say.

US investigating Southwest Airlines over holiday travel chaos

Officials investigate whether it knowingly scheduled more flights than it could handle last month.

Ukraine hit by Russian missiles day after West's offer of tanks

One person died and two others were injured after strikes in Kyiv, the city's mayor says.

Colombian drug lord Otoniel pleads guilty in US court

Dairo Antonio Úsuga, also known as Otoniel, led Colombia's Gulf cartel before his arrest in 2021.

Lucky escape after bus plunges into Turkey lake

CCTV shows the driver lose control of the steering wheel in an accident that left no-one seriously hurt.

Millions brace for bad weather day after destructive tornado

Forecasters predict heavy snow in many areas, with a tornado watch in effect in the South.

Peru protests: President calls for 'truce' after clashes

Dina Boluarte says radical groups are behind the ongoing demonstrations calling for her to resign.

Ukraine welcomes German tank move as 'first step'

Germany's decision to send tanks to Ukraine follows weeks of pressure from Kyiv and Western allies.

Peru's President Boluarte calls for truce as protests flare in Lima

Dina Boluarte says ongoing unrest has caused $1.3b (£1.56b) in damages to infrastructure and output.

JNU: India students angry after screening of BBC Modi documentary blocked

Students say power was cut to prevent them showing the film which has riled India's government.

Andrew Tate claims case against him 'empty'

Tate says there is "no justice in Romania" as he is taken for police questioning at a special unit.

Musk's Boring Company shows off Las Vegas tunnels

The BBC's James Clayton visited the tunnel network carrying passengers in Tesla cars.

Alice Springs: Alcohol limited in Australian town due to violence

A spike in alcohol-fuelled violence has prompted the government to impose the measures.

Doja Cat turns heads in red body paint and 30,000 crystals at Schiaparelli's Paris show

The rapper turns heads in full body paint and 30,000 crystals at Schiaparelli's Paris catwalk show.

Ticketmaster blames cyber attack for disrupting Taylor Swift tour sale

The company says it faced an "unprecedented" software attack when the star's Eras tour went on sale.

Afghanistan: Freezing weather kills at least 124 people

Relief operations are hampered by the Taliban's ban on Afghan women helping with aid efforts.

Oscar nominations 2023: Top Gun leads sequels surge

These films and actors could feature in Tuesday's nominations - where a few records could be broken.

Afghan professor: 'If they kill me, I won't stay silent'

- January 23, 2023

Men must stand up and defend the rights of Afghan women and girls, a professor at a Kabul university says.

Spotify cuts jobs in latest tech-sector cull

- January 23, 2023

The music-streaming company says it is shedding 6% of its workforce.

Lisa Marie was my icon, my superhero - daughter

On her behalf, Priscilla Presley read the tribute at a memorial service for her daughter Lisa Marie Presley.

Police surround white van after Monterey Park shooting

Aerial video shows a vehicle which may hold the suspect after 10 people were shot dead in Monterey Park.

Ukraine war: Resilient civilians return to liberated town of Lyman

Ukrainian civilians are returning to Lyman, close to the front line, despite the threat of strikes.

Police: Early info suggests California suspect is Asian male

Authorities give an update after 10 people were shot dead in the city of Monterey Park, California.

Jacinda Ardern abuse 'abhorrent', says incoming NZ PM Chris Hipkins

Chris Hipkins vows to protect his family from the treatment his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, received.

First woman pastor in Holy Land ordained

Palestinian Sally Azar became the region's first female church leader at an event in Jerusalem.

Turkey condemns 'vile' Sweden Quran-burning protest

Turkey earlier called off a visit by Sweden's defence minister Pal Jonson over the planned protest.

Should China worry about its shrinking population?

Beijing can no longer rely on its demographic dividend to fuel growth. That may not be a bad thing.

Shark attack on dolphin in Sydney closes popular beaches

Hundreds of people had been about to enter the water to compete in the Manly Open Surf carnival.

Ukraine war: The 'constant risk' for ministers travelling by helicopter

The death of senior officials in a crash near Kyiv is a reminder of the dangers of helicopter travel.

Syria camps: Canada to repatriate 23 citizens

British-Canadian dual national Jack Letts is among the people who will return to Canada from Syria.

Burkina Faso unrest: Dozens of kidnapped women freed

Last week's mass kidnapping in an area hit by a militant Islamist insurgency was unprecedented.

US judge fines Donald Trump nearly $1m for Clinton lawsuit

The judge called the March 2022 lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and others "frivolous".

Sierra Leone passes landmark law on women's rights

Women will now have to make up at least 30% of public and private sector jobs.

Afghanistan: Some Taliban open to women's rights talks - top UN official

Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammad has been meeting Taliban officials amid a deepening crisis.

Why anti-abortion activists still march on Washington

The 1973 Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision gave rise to one of the largest anti-abortion marches in the world.

Flames engulf slum village in South Korea

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from the slum in South Korea's capital, Seoul.

Tanzanian killed in Ukraine: We told him not to go

Nemes Tarimo, who was in prison in Russia, joined the Wagner Group to get a pardon, his family says.

Alec Baldwin to be charged over deadly shooting on Rust film set

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on the film's set when the actor fired a prop gun.

Bafta nominations 2023: All Quiet On The Western Front leads with 14

Netflix's All Quiet On The Western Front receives 14 nominations ahead of the ceremony in February.

Bafta best film nominations in 30 seconds

All Quiet On The Western Front leads the Bafta nominations for 2023.

Stained pillow seized at US murder suspect's home

The police are yet to find a murder weapon or a motive for the murders of four university students.

Armenian fire at army barracks kills 15 soldiers

The fire is blamed on soldiers trying to light a stove with a canister of petrol.

Ukraine war: German tanks for Ukraine depend on US approval

The German Chancellor is under pressure to supply tanks to Ukraine, but will not do so without US approval.

Julian Sands: British actor identified as hiker missing in southern California

Julian Sands, 65, was last seen hiking in the San Gabriel mountains last week during bad weather.

Ukriane: Scene of devastation after Brovary helicopter crash

Ukraine's interior minister and a child were among those killed when a helicopter came down near Kyiv.

Ruslan Obiang Nsue: Equatorial Guinea president's son arrested over plane's sale

The son of Equatorial Guinea's president orders his half-brother's arrest over the sale of a jet.

Jeremy Renner: Mayor of Kingstown poster edited to remove injuries after accident

Promotional images of Mayor of Kingstown are altered to remove injuries from the actor's face.

Microsoft to cut 10,000 jobs as spending slows

Chief executive Satya Nadella says cuts will cost $1.2bn as tech firms scale back from Covid growth.

Snooker match-fixing investigation - 10 Chinese players charged by WPBSA

Ten Chinese players face match-fixing charges as snooker's governing body investigates the sport's biggest corruption scandal.

WATCH: Kyiv helicopter crash blaze filmed through flat window

Some residents in Brovary filmed the devastating fire through their flat window.

Matteo Messina Denaro: How Mafia boss was caught on a visit to a clinic

Italian police arrested Matteo Messina Denaro as he walked from a clinic to a cafe.

Zelenska: Not all leaders using influence for good

The Ukrainian delegation hopes to build support for the country at the Davos meeting.

Martin Luther King's son defends new statue amid criticism

It depicts the hug Dr King shared with Coretta Scott King after winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

Kenyan LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba's funeral takes place

Edwin's Chiloba's killing drew widespread condemnation but police have not yet given a motive.

Nepal air crash: Who were the victims?

A keen Australian cyclist, a Korean soldier and his son and a local singer were among those on board.

Man arrested on US TV after 4-year-old filmed waving gun

Neighbours reported a child, seemingly in a nappy, carrying a handgun during a police TV show.

Ukraine yellow kitchen: Shock at image of apartment wrecked by strike

The stark images shows a family kitchen with its external wall ripped off by a Russian missile strike.

Siamak Namazi: American jailed in Iran begins hunger strike

Siamak Namazi tells President Biden he is protesting against the failure of the US to bring him home.

Burna Boy and Asake dominate African music awards

Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid win at the All Africa Music Awards, while Asake says his prize is a dream come true.

Moment Italian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro is arrested

Video shows him being led to a waiting vehicle from a private clinic in Sicily's capital Palermo.

Australian woman's record-breaking run from continent's 'tip to toe'

Erchana Murray-Bartlett has run a marathon a day for 150 days, covering 6,300km (3,900 miles).

Christine Lambrecht: German defence minister resigns after blunders

Christine Lambrecht's exit comes amid pressure to allow the delivery of German-built tanks to Ukraine.

DR Congo: Government blames rebels for church bombing which killed 10

Officials say fighters affiliated to the Islamic State group carried out the attack which killed 10 people.

Woman rescued from rubble of Ukrainian building

A woman is rescued from the debris of a building in Dnipro, a day after it was hit by a Russian missile strike.

Nepal mourns victims of worst air disaster in decades

At least 68 people died when a Yeti airlines flight crashed on its approach to the tourist town Pokhara.

The man who first discovered plastic in the ocean

In 1971 Edward Carpenter discovered plastic floating about in the Atlantic Ocean.

Ukraine war: Chances of more survivors from Dnipro strike minimal - mayor

More than 20 people died after an apartment block in the Ukrainian city was struck by a Russian missile.

Mykhailo Mudryk: Chelsea sign Ukraine forward from Shakhtar Donetsk

Chelsea complete the signing of Ukraine forward Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk on an eight-and-a-half year deal.

Video appears to show Nepal plane moments before crash

The plane can be seen making a sudden sharp turn on its side as it descends.

California's hydro-climate whiplash explained

From droughts and wildfires to floods and landslides - why extreme weather may be the new norm.

Romanian police seize luxury cars from Andrew Tate's property

Vehicles including a Rolls-Royce, BMW and Mercedes were taken away from the detained influencer's home.

Tunisia: Thousands rally against President Saied

Protesters said Tunisia is going through the most dangerous time in its history

Alireza Akbari: Widespread outrage after British-Iranian executed

The UK described the Iranian regime, which sentenced Alireza Akbari to death for spying, as "barbaric".

Brazil riots: Brasília's ex-security chief arrested on return to city

Anderson Torres is accused of colluding in the storming of Brazil's congress on 8 January.

Peru protests: President Boluarte 'will not resign' despite weeks of violence

Weeks of violent anti-government protests have brought large parts of the country to a standstill.

Elvis actor Austin Butler thanks Presley family at Golden Globes

Austin Butler thanked Lisa Marie and Priscilla Presley after winning a Golden Globe for playing Elvis.

Trump Organization fined $1.6m for tax fraud

Jurors had found the Trump Organization guilty of fraud and falsifying business records last month.

Lisa Marie Presley: How she turned personal tragedy into hope

The late singer and daughter of Elvis Presley wrote and sang about her grief and struggles.

Deadly tornadoes sweep through Alabama

Roofs are torn from homes and buildings flattened as tornadoes tear through the US state.

Elvis's only daughter Lisa Marie Presley has died aged 54

Lisa Marie Presley was rushed to hospital on Thursday after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest.

UK minister's visit to Jerusalem holy site hampered by Israeli police

Israeli police stop Lord Ahmad from visiting the al-Aqsa mosque for 30 minutes before letting him in.

Fried or scrambled? Prehistoric ostrich eggs for cooking found in Israel

The 4,000-years-old eggs are thought to have been waiting to be cooked by desert nomads.

Russia's Putin lays into minister Manturov for 'fooling around'

Russia's president publicly tells off the industry minister for delays in ordering planes.

France's Brigitte Macron backs uniforms for schools

The former schoolteacher says she supports wearing a "simple and not drab" outfit.

Who is Andrew Tate? The self-proclaimed misogynist influencer

The 36-year-old former kickboxer once said women should "bear responsibility" for sexual assault.

Angry guest smashes car into Shanghai hotel, drives around lobby

The incident happened after an argument with hotel staff over the loss of a laptop.

Police remove protesters from German coal mine village

Police in Germany have clashed with protesters attempting to stop expansion of coal mine.

Lützerath eviction: German police drag climate protesters from coal village

German police in riot gear drag climate activists away from the abandoned village of Lützerath.

Cardinal Pell's death brings few tears in Australia

George Pell was reviled by many for his alleged role in child sexual abuse scandals.

A royal fanfare for Tom Hanks... as Prince Harry arrives for Late Show

Prince Harry's limelight was temporarily taken away, when Tom Hanks received a royal fanfare.

Spare review: The weirdest book ever written by a royal

Prince Harry's book, with sex, drugs and monarchy, reaches parts never seen before in a royal memoir.

France's health system under pressure of increasing demands

Some rural and suburban areas have no local doctors, while GPs in cities are working 60-hour weeks.

Brazil Congress chaos 'like a nightmare'

Pro-democracy protesters demand that those involved in the storming of Congress face justice.

Greek trial of 24 rescuers who saved migrants in Med begins

The 24 volunteers are accused of several misdemeanours in a trial that has prompted uproar.

Brazil: The code word used to invite protesters to a riot

How thousands were mobilised by code words on social sites to attend the storming of Brazil's Congress

Prince Harry book: 'I want to hear his story in his words'

Members of the public explain why they are keen to read Spare, as it goes on sale in London.

Ukraine war: Russia controls most of pounded salt mine town, Soledar, says UK

There has been fighting near entrances to 200km-long tunnels, which could be used for infiltration.

China blocks S Korea and Japan visas over Covid

Beijing called S Korean restrictions on Chinese visitors unacceptable and has now retaliated.

Dr Dre forces US politician Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove promo video

The star complained after the right-wing politician used his song Still D.R.E. without permission.

Iran protests: Crowd gathers outside prison in bid to stop executions

A crowd gathered in Karaj amid reports authorities were preparing to execute another two protesters.

Biden visits US-Mexico border in trip to Texas

Joe Biden walks along the southern US border to see one of the biggest problems of his presidency.

Nigeria kidnappings: Dozens abducted waiting for train in Edo state

The authorities are searching for the 32 victims who it is believed are being held in a forest.

Air India: The urination scandal that embarrassed the airline

The airline has been accused of mishandling an incident in which a man allegedly urinated on a co-passenger.

Brazil Congress: ‘Sad to think we’ve come to this point’

As Bolsonaro supporters stormed Congress, locals in Brasilia were forced to shelter in fear.

How Trump's allies stoked Brazil Congress attack

It is no mere coincidence that scenes in Brasilia resemble events at the US Capitol on 6 January 2021

Worshippers in Tokyo plunge into ice bath to mark new year

The Tokyo shrine's Shinto ritual is said to purify the soul and bring good health in the new year.

Ukraine denies Moscow claim it killed 600 soldiers

Moscow has said it killed more than 600 Ukrainian forces in a "mass missile strike" in Kramatorsk.

South Africa's apartheid-era police minister Adriaan Vlok dies

Adriaan Vlok gave police orders to kill a cleric and later washed his feet to seek redemption.

Congressman Mike Rogers physically restrained over Speaker vote

Mike Rogers dramatically confronts a fellow Republican after 14 rounds of voting for Kevin McCarthy.

Senegal bus crash kills 40: President Sall declares mourning period

President Macky Sall declares three days of mourning following a deadly collision between two buses.

Jack Ma to give up control of fintech giant Ant Group

The billionaire has seldom been seen in public since criticising China's financial sector in 2020.

Iranian man held in Germany over suspected chemical attack

Police raided the man's residence where they say they found toxic chemicals.

Sam Mendes: Gender-neutral Oscars 'inevitable'

The film director tells Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg he has "total sympathy" with the idea.

China suspends social media accounts of Covid policy critics

Social media platform Weibo says it acted over personal attacks against Chinese Covid experts.

Protests against regime in Iran's Zahedan

Crowds take to the streets and chant "death to Khamenei", the country's supreme leader.

South Sudan: Journalists held over film of president appearing to wet himself

Six journalists have been detained over footage of the South Sudan president appearing to wet himself.

Filippo Bernardini: Italian admits stealing unpublished books

Margaret Atwood, Sally Rooney and Ethan Hawke were all targets of phishing scams.

Iran hangs two more protesters

Family members said they did not get to meet with the men before their execution.

Ukraine war: Kyiv and Moscow blame each other as Putin's truce falters

A unilateral ceasefire called by Russia breaks down within hours of coming into effect.

Iran protests: Death row reporter Mehdi Beik arrested

Mehdi Beik, who had interviewed families of protesters sentenced to death, was taken in the night.

Deer rescued from frozen river in Wisconsin

Firefighters were called to help the animal, which had fallen into the water in Bellevue.

Kevin McCarthy hopes for deal as US House Speaker fight hits day four

Republican Kevin McCarthy's bid for the role has been thwarted repeatedly by a group in his own party.

Spain tobacco firms to pay to clean up cigarette butts

Cigarette manufacturers will also have to educate smokers not to throw away butts in public.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has begun erupting again.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava into the air, flooding much of the crater at its summit.

Gianluca Vialli: Former Chelsea, Juventus and Italy striker dies aged 58

Former Chelsea striker and manager Gianluca Vialli has died at the age 58.

Nagorno-Karabakh: Empty shops and blockade pile pressure on Armenians

Supplies have stopped coming in because of a blockade of the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Turkey freezes pro-Kurdish party funds before vote

The HDP is accused of having ties with groups who have carried out attacks in Turkey.

Israel plan to curb Supreme Court's powers sparks outcry

A controversial move to let parliament overrule the Supreme Court threatens democracy, critics say.

Israel releases longest-serving Palestinian prisoner

Karim Younis was convicted in 1983 of the kidnapping and murder of an Israeli soldier.

Pope Francis gives Benedict final blessing

The Pope places his hand on the coffin of his predecessor, the late Pope Benedict XVI, and bows his head.

Utah shooting: Eight family members found shot dead in home

Police were conducting a welfare check when they found the bodies.

Pope Benedict had 'undeniable' presence on Francis, says archbishop

Pope Francis has been working in his predecessor's shadow, says the Vatican's most senior British official.

Taraneh Alidoosti: Iran releases top actress held for supporting protests

Taraneh Alidoosti was arrested after she removed her headscarf and condemned recent executions.

Cristiano Ronaldo mistakenly says South Africa instead of Saudi Arabia

The footballer mistakenly says the wrong country as he is unveiled as Al Nassr's star signing.

China-Taiwan: Concern at repair of Taiwanese military device in China

Taiwan's missile developer said it did not believe there had been any leak of information.

Gregg Berhalter: US head coach under investigation after admitting he kicked wife

US head coach Gregg Berhalter is under investigation by US Soccer after admitting to kicking his wife when they were teenagers.

Vietnamese boy trapped in pillar has 'limited' hope for survival

- January 03, 2023

The 10-year-old fell into a buried concrete pillar on a building site in Vietnam on Saturday.

Tanzania's leader lifts ban on political rallies

- January 03, 2023

President Samia Suluhu Hassan's decision is the latest move to improve relations with the opposition.

Damar Hamlin: Why do some young athletes suffer cardiac arrest?

- January 03, 2023

American football star Damar Hamlin is the latest athlete to encounter heart problems.

US golfer's Masters invite sent to wrong person

US golfer Scott Stallings is handed a shock after discovering his Masters invitation has been sent to another person of the same name.

Times Square: Teenager charged over New York NYE machete attack

Trevor Bickford is accused of attacking three officers near Times Square during new year celebrations.

Russia plans to 'exhaust' Ukraine with prolonged attacks - Zelensky

Ukraine's president says Moscow aims to exhaust his country with a prolonged wave of drone strikes.

Ancient Egyptian 'Green Coffin' returned to Cairo by US

The brightly painted wooden sarcophagus was smuggled to the US by a global art trafficking network.

Senegal MPs jailed for kicking pregnant colleague Amy Ndiaye

The two male lawmakers attacked Amy Ndiaye after she criticised an opposition religious figure.

Uganda arrest over deadly New Year Freedom City mall crush

Ten people, most of them children, died during a concert in the capital, Kampala.

Jeremy Renner: Avengers star "critical but stable" in hospital after snow plough accident

The Marvel actor was airlifted to hospital from his home near Reno, Nevada on Sunday.

Ukraine war: Putin should face trial this year, says top lawyer

Russia's leader is a "guilty man", says the barrister who led the case against Serbia's ex-leader Milosevic.

Crowds celebrate in Brazil as Lula sworn in as president

Brazil's new president travelled in an open-topped car and waved to people lining the streets.

Viking Orion: Cruise passengers stranded after fungus halts ship

The Viking Orion has been denied entry to Australia as a fungus is found growing on its hull.

New York approves composting of human bodies

It is the latest place to approve the process - considered to be greener than a burial or cremation.

Czechoslovakia: Czechs and Slovaks mark 30 years since Velvet Divorce

Thirty years since their break-up, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have a harmonious relationship.

Grammy-winning singer Anita Pointer dies aged 74