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The moment weather presenter spots tornado live on air

Little Rock in Arkansas saw a strong tornado approaching during a weather report on KTHV.

Six bodies found in St. Lawrence River near US-Canada border

Two families from India and Romania were trying to cross into the US, officials say.

Andrew Tate and brother to be released into house arrest

Andrew Tate and his brother are to be moved from custody into house arrest, a Romanian judge rules.

We haven’t seen indictment, says Trump lawyer

Joe Tacopina says the former US president is "not worried at all" about the charges, but is upset and angry.

Robert Rundo: US white supremacist arrested in Romania

The co-founder of the Rise Above Movement is accused of carrying out violence in the US.

Cheers, cheese and trees on King's trip to Germany

The BBC's Daniela Relph looks back on King Charles' first overseas visit as monarch.

Pope expected to leave hospital on Saturday

The Vatican says doctors will decide on the 86-year-old pontiff's discharge from hospital.

Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry heavily criticises police response

A report criticises the RCMP for failing to act in a way that could have prevented casualties.

Seven California officers charged with manslaughter in traffic stop death

A video of the incident shows a man screaming “I can’t breathe” as he is held down by patrol officers.

Minnesota train derailment prompts evacuation of Raymond

The train was carrying ethanol and corn syrup which has caused a large fire, local media reports.

Australian man arrested over AK-47-shaped bong

Sydney police scrambled to catch an armed man, but his "weapon" was not quite what it seemed.

$3.5m plan to move Colombian drug lord’s hippos

Pablo Escobar imported hippos to Colombia in the 1980s, but they now pose a growing problem.

Russia detains US journalist Evan Gershkovich on suspicion of spying

Evan Gershkovich was working for the Wall Street Journal, which is "deeply concerned" for his safety.

Colombian soldiers killed in attack blamed on ELN rebels

At least nine soldiers are dead after a mortar attack on an army base in Colombia's north-east.

Lesotho MP demands huge parts of South Africa

Lesotho is a small mountainous kingdom entirely surrounded by its much larger neighbour.

Russian spies more effective than army, say experts

Russia's intelligence services have had more success in Ukraine than its army, says a top think tank.

Swimmers in Hawaii accused of harassing dolphins

Swimming with dolphins is popular with tourists in Hawaii but federal law bans getting too close.

Italy moves to ban lab-grown meat to protect food heritage

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the proposed ban aims to protect farmers and consumers.

Russian influx drives up rental prices in Dubai

Average rents in the Emirate rose by more than a third last year as soaring demand outstripped supply.

How Nashville police stopped school shooting in four minutes

Police fatally shot the suspect just minutes after arriving at Nashville's Covenant School.

Russian whose daughter drew anti-war picture flees jail term

Alexei Moskalev was investigated after his daughter drew an anti-war picture at school.

Twenty pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus crash

The bus was carrying pilgrims to Mecca when it hit a bridge in Asir province and burst into flames.

Two people stabbed to death at the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon

The attacker was arrested after the incident at the city's Ismaili Centre, Portuguese police say.

Nashville school shooting: Police release CCTV of shooter

Six people, including three children, were killed in the attack on a school in Nashville, Tennessee.

Mexico migrants: Deadly fire at Juárez migrant centre

People were trapped inside the centre on the US-Mexico border as the fire spread through the building.

Shooting survivor: 'Aren't you tired of covering this?'

After surviving a mass shooting in Illinois, a woman visiting Nashville confronts media.

Israel protests: PM Netanyahu delays legal reforms after day of strikes

His proposed changes provoked an outpouring of anger from nearly all parts of Israeli society.

Kenya protests: Hundreds storm farm of ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta

Kenyan protesters storm Uhuru Kenyatta's property and set it alight as opposition protests intensify.

Silicon Valley Bank: Collapsed US lender bought by rival

The collapsed lender was seized by US regulators after a run on the bank.

Japan demands China release Astellas Pharma employee accused of spying

Beijing has detained more than a dozen Japanese nationals on suspicion of spying in the past decade.

Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row

Yoav Gallant is sacked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opposing the controversial shake-up.

In pictures: Mississippi tornado devastates town

Upside down houses and huge piles of debris are left in the wake of Friday's deadly storm.

Tunisia migrants: At least 29 die off coast

The sub-Saharan African migrants were trying to cross the Mediterranean to reach Italy.

UAE pardons Israeli woman who faced life in prison

Fidaa Kiwan was jailed on drug charges but allowed to return home amid improving Israel-UAE relations.

Jonathan Majors: Creed III actor arrested on assault charges

The Hollywood star was arrested by police in New York after a woman alleged she was assaulted.

Moment tornado hits Mississippi school

Surveillance video footage shows the intensity of the tornado as it battered Amory High School.

Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus

The Russian leader says the move would not violate nuclear non-proliferation agreements.

How does a tornado happen?

BBC weather presenter Ben Rich gives the science behind a tornado.

Trucks piled on buildings as tornado hits Mississippi

Drone footage captures the devastation after a tornado hits Rolling Fork, Mississippi.

Devastation after Tornado rolls across Mississippi

Tornado kills and injures dozens of people, leaving destruction across swathes of Mississippi.

Nelson Piquet fined for racist and homophobic comments about Lewis Hamilton

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Nelson Piquet is fined for using racist and homophobic language about British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton.

Tornadoes kill 19 and bring devastation to Mississippi

Powerful wind and hail the size of golf balls brought destruction to rural areas on Friday night.

Gandhi says disqualification 'politically motivated'

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi says he "will not stop" after being stripped of his MP status.

Israel turmoil dogs Netanyahu's UK trip

Protests which are rocking his country cast a shadow over the Israeli PM's flying visit.

Hong Kong hidden protesters billboard artwork taken down

The piece was called 'No Rioters' but secretly flashed the names of jailed dissidents on a billboard.

Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero set to be freed

Paul Rusesabagina, played in the 2004 movie by Don Cheadle, was credited with saving 1,200 people.

Netanyahu meets Sunak at Downing Street amid protests

The visit comes as the Israeli leader faces domestic turmoil over judicial reforms.

Mintz Group: 5 staffers detained in Beijing after raid

The incident comes ahead of a high-profile investor forum, to be held in Beijing this weekend.

US bombs Syrian targets after deadly drone attack

The US says it hit Iran-linked militia after a drone attack killed a US contractor and injured others.

Rare tornado tears into small town near Los Angeles

Unusual weather plaguing southern California continues with a tornado touching down in Montebello.

Gwyneth Paltrow lawyer 'mad' over photography violations

The actress is being sued for damages following a skiing collision in 2016.

India officials confiscate crane from man who saved it

The protected bird which made headlines because of its bond with a local famer is taken to a sanctuary.

Trapdoor spider: New giant species found in Australia

The trapdoor spider species can grow up to 5cm long and is likely to be endangered, scientists say.

What is the Marburg virus and how dangerous is it?

Tanzania is the latest African country to have an outbreak of the highly-infectious Marburg virus.

Terran-1: 3D-printed rocket lifts off but fails to reach orbit

Despite failing to reach orbit, Relativity Space says the vehicle passed key objectives.

Justin Roiland: Domestic violence charges against Rick and Morty creator dropped

Justin Roiland says he is "thankful" but is "deeply shaken by the horrible lies that were reported".

'What is that?' Space junk seen flying over California

The flaming trash was discarded by the International Space Station in 2020 and has re-entered the Earth's atmosphere.

Dick Van Dyke crashes his car into a gate in Malibu

The film and television icon is said to have sustained minor injuries but avoided going to hospital.

Eight dolphins dead after washing ashore in New Jersey

Rescue teams arrived to find two dolphins already dead, while the other six were euthanised.

Ebola-like Marburg virus kills five people in Tanzania

The health minister is confident the Ebola-like virus will not spread beyond the affected area.

Ex-Arsenal and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil retires

Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil retires from football at the age of 34.

Putin: China peace plan could be basis to end war

But after talks with President Xi in Moscow, Mr Putin claims the West and Ukraine are not ready for peace.

Memorial raids: Russia targets leaders of banned Nobel Prize-winning group

Nine leaders of Memorial are targeted, months after their organisation was shut down by the courts.

Hungary official takes on German MEP in AI 'rap battle'

It's fair to say neither man's effort is likely to dominate the streaming charts.

Ban lifted on Israelis' return to evacuated West Bank settlements

Lawmakers vote to allow Israelis back into four West Bank settlements that were evacuated in 2005.

Japanese and Chinese leaders visit opposing capitals in Ukraine war

Both leaders are on strategic foreign visits on opposing sides of the conflict.

New Jersey Fountain of Life Center church engulfed in flames

A senior pastor at the Fountain of Life Center says it is devastating loss for his community.

Bad Bunny sued for $40m by ex-girlfriend over 'Bad Bunny baby' recording

The woman says the Puerto Rican pop superstar used a recording of her in songs without permission.

Somalia drought may have killed 43,000 last year - UN

Half of the deaths are thought to be in children, and many thousands more will die, a report says.

China's President Xi Jinping condemns killings of miners in CAR

President Xi Jinping condemns the killing of nine Chinese nationals in the Central African Republic.

Gulf Clan: Colombia suspends ceasefire with drug cartel

Colombia's president says the gang has not stopped its illegal activities and is behind recent attacks.

Amritpal Singh: Punjab police step up search for Sikh separatist preacher

Police in Punjab are looking for Amritpal Singh, a supporter of calls for a separate Sikh homeland.

Thailand: Parliament dissolved ahead of May election

Opinions polls say former PM Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn is widely favoured to become the next PM.

Ukraine war: What support is China giving Russia?

China could be providing military intelligence to Russia as well as economic support.

UBS agrees to rescue deal for troubled bank Credit Suisse

The deal, backed by the Swiss government, follows weekend-long talks aimed at preventing the bank's collapse.

India police tell Rahul Gandhi to give more details about Kashmir claims

Rahul Gandhi was visited by officers after raising the issue of sexual assaults in the disputed province.

Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

Cloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in government contract scandals.

Prosecuting Donald Trump would be politically motivated, say Republicans

Members of the former US president's party claim prosecutors investigating him are part of the "radical left".

Nigeria elections 2023: Counting under way in governor polls marred by violence

Violence has marred polling in several states including the commercial city of Lagos.

Ukraine war: Putin pays visit to occupied Mariupol, state media reports

The Russian president toured the Ukrainian city devastated by Russian shelling, the Kremlin says.

French pension reforms: Is Macron's government doomed by crisis?

No-confidence motions face the Macron government as it tries to force its unpopular changes into law.

Cyclone Gabrielle: The New Zealand flood victims too scared to go home

Cyclone Gabrielle has sparked a nationwide debate about climate change and vulnerable homes.

Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12

A strong earthquake off Ecuador's southern coast left people trapped in collapsed houses.

Russia and Ukraine extend grain deal despite disagreement

The renewed accord means exports can continue via Ukraine's Black Sea ports, but it is unclear how long for.

Trump says he expects to be arrested on Tuesday

Prosecutors in New York are considering charges over alleged hush money payments to an ex-porn star.

Imran Khan supporters clash with police outside court

Meanwhile police have entered the ground of the former PM's home in Lahore.

Turkey's Erdogan seals deal on Finland joining Nato

A vote on Finland's membership now goes to Turkey's parliament, but Sweden's bid is still held up.

YouTube reinstates Donald Trump's channel

It is the latest social media channel to restore his account following Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Why US mothers are more likely to die in childbirth

Maternal mortality spiked by 40 percent in 2021, with black women more likely to die.

Funeral for footballer killed in Turkey earthquake

Mourners pay their last respects to Christian Atsu, seen by many in Ghana as a national hero.

Freddy: The cyclone that lasted more than a month

Cyclone Freddy is one of the world's longest-lasting storms - why was it so bad?

Taiwan charges ex-MP and former admiral with spying for China

The pair are accused of organising free trips to mainland China for 48 retired military officers.

Video shows moment Russian fighter jet hits US drone over Black Sea

The US had to crash the drone into the water after the collision over the Black Sea on Tuesday.

Entire Russian spy network dismantled in Poland

The defence minister hails a "great success" by security services, confirming reports of arrests.

Watch the harrowing rescue of a man stuck in a flooded river

US firefighters hoist him to safety as he clings on to a barrier in the flooded Los Angeles River.

Eric Garcetti: US envoy to India confirmed after two-year battle

Eric Garcetti had been accused of ignoring claims of sexual harassment while Los Angeles mayor.

Smoke billows from Russian security building after fire in Rostov

Video shows a building on fire used by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) in Rostov.

US releases footage of Russian jet crashing into drone

The US military says the jet hit the drone on Tuesday, causing it to later crash into the Black Sea.

Bakhmut: Quentin Sommerville near the frontline in Bakhmut

The BBC joins Ukrainian soldiers just 500 metres from Russian forces as they battle for the city in the Donbas region.

San Francisco reparations plan proposes $5m for black residents

The city is also considering homes in San Francisco for $1 per family under the reparations plan.

UAE arbitrarily detaining 2,400 Afghan asylum seekers - report

Asylum seekers evacuated after the Taliban takeover are "stranded in limbo", Human Rights Watch says.

Tropical Storm Freddy: Malawi rescue troops spend night on tree-top

They were on a mission to help survivors of devastating floods that have killed more than 200 people.

Ukraine war: Florida Ron DeSantis invited to visit after remarks

The man expected to run for president said the US had no interest in the Russia-Ukraine "dispute".

Imran Khan: Look at all these tear gas shells from inside my compound

Police have clashed with supporters of Pakistan's former PM, outside his residence as they tried to arrest him.

Imran Khan: Clashes as Pakistan police try to arrest opposition leader

The ex-PM says he is "mentally prepared" for sleeping in a cell, as police do battle with his supporters.

SVB and Signature Bank: How bad is US banking crisis and what does it mean?

Two US banks have collapsed and shares tumbled. So how serious is this and what does it mean for you?

French bin strike: Paris holds its nose as waste piles up

Refuse collectors joined the strike a week ago in protest at plans to raise the pension age to 64.

Australia floods: Baby kangaroo rescued from crocodile-infested waters

A baby kangaroo was spotted swimming near two large crocodiles by a pilot who notified police.

Juno Awards 2023: Avril Lavigne confronts topless protester onstage while The Weeknd wins big

The protestor interrupted the opening of the Juno Awards, Canada's equivalent of the Brits.

The Silicon Valley Bank saga in 80 seconds

Has the collapse of two US banks sparked another financial crisis?

Madagascar migrants drown trying to reach French Indian Ocean island of Mayotte

They were travelling from Madagascar to Mayotte, which lies some 400km across the ocean.

HSBC swoops in to rescue UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank

The Bank of England and government worked all night to secure a deal involving no taxpayer money.

Ukraine war: Zelensky honours unarmed soldier filmed being shot

Oleksandr Matsievskiy was filmed smoking a cigarette before apparently being killed by Russian troops.

Kais Saied: Why Tunisia's president picked on sub-Saharan African migrants

Kais Saied said sub-Saharan migrants were trying to change the nature of Tunisian society.

Ukraine war: Life in Mariupol under Russian occupation

Russia captured Mariupol in May after a brutal siege. Now, it's trying to win hearts and minds.

Oscars (not red) carpet: The best fashion looks so far - in pictures

The famous carpet may have changed for this year's Oscars, but the glamour is the same as ever.

Saudi Arabia executes Jordanian man after allegedly giving forced confession

The family of Hussein Abu Al-Khair say he was tortured into confessing to drugs charges.

San Diego: Eight dead after boats, possibly used for people smuggling, capsize

Two boats, possibly used for people smuggling, overturned near Black's Beach on Saturday night.

UK scrambles to help tech firms after Silicon Valley Bank collapse

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it and the Bank of England are working through the weekend to find a solution.

Turkey earthquake: Istanbul residents fear homes will collapse

After quakes in Turkey's south claimed 50,000 lives, the race is on to protect its biggest city.

Oscars 2023: Who will win and how to watch the ceremony

Cate Blanchett is among nominees at the 95th Academy Awards, which will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

Israel: Protesters take to streets in one of the biggest protests in its history

Protests against plans for a radical overhaul of the judicial system have been running for 10 weeks.

Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom

Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial.

The Mexican kidnapping saga explained in 80 seconds

Two US citizens have been returned and the cartel handed over its own men. Here is what we know.

Nthenya Mwendwa: How the Oscars changed the life of a Kenyan designer

Nthenya Mwendwa's fish leather and Maasai beaded bags are proving their red-carpet appeal.

Mexico kidnapping: A twisted moral code explains cartel's apology

Mexico's criminal gangs adopt a warped code of ethics - and the kidnap of Americans broke the rules.

Italy migrants: Hundreds in trouble off Calabria coast

Rescue efforts are under way near the scene of a shipwreck in which dozens of migrants died last month.

Sharon Stone says Basic Instinct role cost her custody of her son

Her famous flash in the 1992 erotic thriller made the judge rule for the father, she says.

Iran and Saudi Arabia to renew ties after seven-year rift

The unexpected move ends a seven-year rift between the two sides, but differences remain.

Donald Trump: His four biggest legal problems

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know.

Third person dies after crush at US GloRilla show

A 35-year-old dies in hospital, days after a crowd surged for the exits at a concert in New York.

Transnistria: Ukraine denies attempt on Moldova separatist leader

Kyiv says reports of an assassination attempt on the Transnistria leader are a Russian provocation.

How a small town train derailment became a national row

The impact of the toxic train crash in East Palestine, Ohio, has grown into a major political event.

Ukraine war: Latvia sends cars seized from drunk drivers to help Kyiv

The confiscated vehicles are being delivered under a Latvian scheme to help the Ukrainian military.

Ukraine war: Why Russia’s infrastructure strikes strategy isn’t working

Russia’s destructive but sporadic strike tactics could indicate a shortage of certain weapons.

France manager sacked four months before World Cup

France sack manager Corinne Diacre four months before the 2023 World Cup after several key players withdraw from the team in protest.

One man, two cups: Is President Xi’s double tea a power move?

The BBC's Celia Hatton breaks down Xi Jinping's caffeine habits, and why they might be a subtle power play.

Car crashes into cafe during podcast recording

"It's so quiet in here," the host says as an out-of-control car swerves into shot behind him.

The ex-RAF base in Essex that could house asylum seekers

The government is considering MDP Wethersfield in Essex, currently home to military police, as a centre for asylum seekers.

Harry and Meghan's daughter Princess Lilibet Diana christened in US

Princess Lilibet Diana, who turns two in June, was christened at the couple's LA home last week.

Bankers in Swiss trial for helping 'Putin's wallet'

The four ex-executives are suspected of helping a cellist launder funds linked to Russia's president.

Georgians protest on streets and in parliament over "Russia-style" bill

Protests rage on the streets of Georgia and in parliament over a controversial draft law.

Tucker Carlson said he hates Trump 'passionately', lawsuit reveals

The text messages sent by the Fox News host were released as part of a 2020 election lawsuit.

South Africa's minister of electricity: Can Ramokgopa end load-shedding?

South Africa's president has given a trusted aide the responsibility of ending the power crisis.

Two fans die in crush after GloRilla concert in Rochester, New York

Grammy-nominated rapper GloRilla, who was performing, says she is "devastated and heartbroken".

Japan forces H3 rocket to self-destruct after failed launch

The failure of the second-stage engine sets back efforts to crack a market led by Elon Musk's Space X.

Kidnapped Americans were in Mexico for tummy tuck

Relatives of four people bundled into a truck by armed men in a border town say they urged them not to go.

Serbia-Croatia border arrests over radioactive material found in car

Three Croatian nationals are held in Serbia-Croatia border with radioactive material in a spare wheel.

Ukraine hunts Russian killers of unarmed smoking soldier

Footage appears to show the unarmed Ukrainian saying "Glory to Ukraine" before being shot.

Melodramatic and over-the-top - the immersive world of K-dramas

It's tempting to draw comparisons between the two styles - but how similar are they?

Twitter can’t protect you from trolls any more, insiders say

Current and former employees of the company say there are serious ramifications from mass lay-offs.

China boosts military budget while warning of escalating threats

Beijing announces an increase in military spending, while warning of "escalating" threats.

Toblerone: Swiss rules mean chocolate bar to drop Matterhorn from packaging

Production of some of the chocolate is moving outside Switzerland so the Alpine peak can no longer be used.

Bangladesh: Video shows fire engulfing part of refugee camp

The blaze is believed to have destroyed around 2,000 shelters at Cox's Bazar camp.

Ukraine war: Russian reservists fighting with shovels - UK defence ministry

Troops are likely engaging in hand-to-hand combat in Ukraine, Britain's defence ministry says.

Bangladesh fire: Thousands shelterless after blaze at Rohingya camp

It is thought some 12,000 people, most of whom fled violence in neighbouring Myanmar, are now homeless.

Fespaco: Tunisia thriller Ashkal takes top film prize

Youssef Chebbi triumphs at Fespaco film festival with his first feature-length production, Ashkal.

Ghana photography: Capturing a new nation coming to life

An archive of photos from Ghana stretching back a century offers a glimpse of how things have changed.

In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas

Hemant Chaturvedi has documented 950 theatres across India and the stories behind them.

Two Sessions: China looks at reforms to deepen Xi Jinping control

Lawmakers are set to pass far-reaching measures restructuring the government and the financial sector.

US-made cheese can also be called 'gruyere', court rules

A US appeal court has ruled that cheeses from outside Switzerland and France can be called "gruyere".

Sergei Lavrov: Russian foreign minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims

Sergei Lavrov is laughed at in Delhi after saying the Ukraine war was "launched against us".

Australia's 'biggest drug bust' nets $700m of cocaine

Police reveal details of an undercover operation that began off the coast of South America.

Indonesia fire: Seventeen dead and hundreds evacuated

Hundreds living nearby had to be evacuated after the fire and explosion in the Indonesia capital.

AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress reading "Tax The Rich"

The ethics probe centres on whether her rented dress violated congressional rules about gifts.

Iran protests: Rare cheetah cub Pirouz's death mourned

The 10-month-old cub, which had clung to life, had become a symbol of hope for protesters.

Disgraced ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh faces sentencing for murders

The South Carolina lawyer faces a minimum of 30 years in prison for each murder.

Ukraine war: Kyiv orders evacuation in Kupiansk, city it recaptured last year

Families are told to leave Kupiansk, which Ukraine retook from Russia in September.

Hong Kong: Under-construction skyscraper on fire

A skyscraper which was under construction has gone up in flames, with two people reported injured.

Governor who dressed in drag backs Tennessee anti-drag bill

Bill Lee plans to sign bills restricting drag performers and gender-affirming care for children

Hathras rape and murder case: Indian court clears three of four accused

The rape and murder of the 19-year-old Dalit woman in 2020 had evoked global condemnation.

Egypt: Hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza seen for first time

An endoscope was used to film inside the 9m-long space, whose purpose is still unknown.

Putin accuses Ukraine of border 'terrorist act' in Russian village

Kyiv denies Moscow's claim that Ukrainian saboteurs fired at civilians in a Russian border village.

LGBTQ rights: Japan PM under fire for same-sex marriage remarks

Fumio Kishida is facing criticism for his remarks, just weeks after apologising over a separate scandal.

Tulsa race massacre survivors granted Ghanaian citizenship

Viola Fletcher and Hughes Van Ellis visited Ghana in 2021 to mark 100 years since the Tulsa massacre.

US drug giant caps insulin costs

The cap on the diabetes medication by the drugs giant could bring cost relief to many Americans.

Bola Tinubu's Nigeria election win: The rigging claims of Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar

How credible are the opposition claims of fraud in Nigeria's presidential election?

LA agrees to pay Kobe Bryant widow almost $29m

Vanessa Bryant said first responders took photos of her late husband's remains for "morbid gossip".

At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece

Kostas Koukoumakas takes a look at the devastation after two trains collided in northern Greece.

Bola Tinubu - the 'godfather' who is Nigeria's president-elect

After fighting military rule in the 1990s, Bola Tinubu, 70, feels entitled to become Nigeria's president.

Just Fontaine: Former France striker and World Cup record holder dies aged 89

Just Fontaine, who holds the record for the most goals scored at a single World Cup, dies at the age of 89.