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India's space chief says it is up to Australia to decide what to do with the rocket debris.

Hangzhou Zoo: Our bears are real, not humans in disguise

A Chinese zoo denies its bears are people in costume, after a video of one standing like a human went viral.

What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?

Russia says Ukraine has launched a series of drone strikes on its territory, including on Moscow.

Storm Doksuri: Two dead as Beijing is battered by widespread flooding

A red alert has been issued in China's capital, as an entire month's rainfall fell in just 40 hours.

Sebastián Marset: Thousands hunt for alleged drug trafficker

Sebastián Marset is accused of trafficking and ordering the murder of an anti-crime prosecutor.

Ukraine's Motherland monument gets a makeover

The BBC's James Waterhouse watches on as work to remove a huge Soviet-era symbol begins in Kyiv.

Afghanistan: Taliban burn ‘immoral’ musical instruments

The founder of Afghanistan’s National Institute of Music likened the move to "cultural genocide".

Riad Salameh: Lebanon's tainted central bank chief steps down

Riad Salameh leaves the country's economy in tatters and is being investigated for embezzlement.

Pakistan explosion: Eyewitness describes doomsday scenes

The death toll is expected to rise as police look at the possibility of a suicide attack.

Denmark considers banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts

The Danish government is exploring banning protests destroying holy texts over security concerns.

Six killed at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon

Deadly clashes broke out between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp over the weekend.

At least 35 killed in Pakistan after explosion at Islamist political rally

Hundreds of people have also been injured in the explosion at a gathering organised by an Islamist party.

Italy joining China's Belt and Road Initiative was atrocious move, defence minister says

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says the Belt and Road scheme has not benefitted his country.

Dashcam captures moment drone explodes in Moscow

Russia accuses Ukraine of a drone attack that damaged two buildings and injured one person.

Russia storm: High winds kill 10 in central Volga region

Eight of the victims died when trees fell on their campsite near a lake in Mari El region.

Wagner-backed CAR leader asks voters to abolish term limits

The opposition is boycotting the poll and says Faustin-Archange Touadéra wants to be leader for life.

Australia grounds MRH-90 helicopter fleet after crash

The chief of the army says none of the 45 aircraft will fly again until they are found to be safe.

Judge dismisses Donald Trump's 'Big Lie' lawsuit against CNN

Mr Trump alleged that the US cable network's use of the phrase likened him to Adolf Hitler.

Thailand Drone shows destruction after fireworks warehouse explosion

The warehouse and its surrounding area were destroyed after an explosion in southern Thailand.

Iran sex tape scandal: Government says no prior knowledge of alleged behaviour

A video - which is unverified - allegedly shows a regional head of Islamic guidance having sex with another man.

Colombian president's son arrested in money laundering probe

President Gustavo Petro ordered the investigation into his son Nicolas in March.

Black bear cools off in California swimming pool

Police responded to the unexpected visitor splashing around in the backyard of a home in Burbank.

Wagner could pose as migrants to enter EU, PM Morawiecki warns

Some Russian mercenaries are near the city of Grodno, close to Poland and Lithuania, Mr Morawiecki says.

Kenya cyber-attack: Why is eCitizen down?

A key government online platform has been down for several days and mobile money services are also affected.

Russia says IOC has 'picked a side' in Ukraine conflict

The International Olympic Committee has "picked a side" in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, says the president of Russia's Olympic Committee.

Ancient 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck found off coast of Italy

The cargo ship was found laden with hundreds of Roman pottery jars, most of which are intact.

Melting Swiss glacier uncovers climber missing since 1986

The body was discovered earlier this month by hikers who spotted a boot emerging from the ice.

Greece wildfires trigger massive explosions at air force ammunition depot

The blasts happened at an air force depo as firefighters continue to tackle wildfires in Greece.

Sweden's Quran burnings put freedom of expression law to test

The security service says Sweden's image has been harmed abroad and security at home has worsened.

World Fencing Championships: Ukraine's Olga Kharlan disqualified for refusing Russian Anna Smirnov's handshake

Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan is disqualified from the World Fencing Championships for refusing to shake hands with Russian Anna Smirnova.

Ukraine war: Russians stage plasticine protests to oppose war

Faced with brutality and repression, one artist finds a small way to protest against the invasion.

Why Hunter Biden is important to Republicans... in 90 seconds

The BBC's Anthony Zurcher explains why the US president's son is a presence on the campaign trail.

Niger coup: Captive President Bazoum defiant after takeover

Mohamed Bazoum takes to Twitter as the army chief comes out in support of the takeover.

Will the Gulf Stream really collapse by 2025?

A new paper says its collapse could be imminent, but other scientists have serious reservations.

Ameland rescue: Ship with 3,000 cars in deadly fire off Dutch coast

Environmental groups warn the fire could harm an area of the North Sea that is a World Heritage site.

Ecuador police find dozens of bodies during jail sweep

After days of deadly gang fights in a prison in Guayaquil, the number of dead inmates rises to 31.

Davido video: Wole Soyinka defends Nigerian Afrobeats star in Muslim row

The Afrobeats star came under fire for sharing a music video which offended some Muslims.

Michael K Williams: Drug dealer in Wire actor overdose case jailed

The man is one of four charged with selling Michael K Williams heroin laced with fentanyl.

BBC reporter at scene of Rhodes wildfire

Jenny Hill reports from the village of Vati in Rhodes, as fires continue to spread across the region.

Niger guards blockade President Mohamed Bazoum's palace - reports

It is not yet clear if this is an attempt by presidential guards to seize power.

Qin Gang replaced: Who is China's new foreign minister Wang Yi?

China's top diplomat is a familiar face, known for taking a hard line on those that cross Beijing.

Colonisation 'luckiest thing' to happen to Australia - John Howard

John Howard's remark comes ahead of a historic referendum on Indigenous recognition.

Estonia sinking: Ramp from ferry wreck raised after 29 years

Survivors hope a new inquiry will give a definitive explanation of why the ship went down in 1994.

Qin Gang: China removes foreign minister after unexplained absence

Qin Gang's prolonged disappearance from public view, and the silence over it, fuelled furious speculation.

US Capitol rioter who beat officer with flagpole sentenced

Footage shows Peter Francis Stager assaulting a fallen Capitol police officer with an American flag.

Ecuador jails: Inmates hold dozens of guards hostage

Prison guards are being held against their will in at least six jails by inmates after a deadly fight.

Is Elon Musk right to ditch the Twitter bird logo?

Rebrands can pay off - but it's a risky move to replace a famous icon at an organisation in turmoil.

Julian Sands: Room with a View actor's final cause of death is undetermined

The British actor's body was recovered in June, months after he'd gone missing in the mountains.

Agustín Intriago: Ecuadorean mayor shot dead in port city

A gunman kills the mayor of the port city of Manta, Agustín Intriago, as gang violence soars.

Greta Thunberg fined over Swedish climate protest

The climate activist was on trial for disobeying a police order to leave the protest in Malmo last month.

Taiwan investigates police after teenager sexually assaulted in botched sting

The 13-year-old had been used in an undercover operation to help catch a man she met on a dating app.

Ukraine war: Russia attacks grain stores at River Danube ports

The attacks targeted grain for export along the Danube just across from the Nato member state.

Watch: George Alagiah's extraordinary career

George Alagiah, one of the BBC's longest-serving and most respected journalists, has died at 67.

Israel reforms: Water cannon and arrests at Jerusalem protests

Thousands of protesters opposed to plans to overhaul Israel's judiciary have gathered ahead of a key vote.

Rhodes: Returning holidaymakers describe wildfires ordeal

Tourists returning to the UK from Rhodes describe people being covered in ash and still smelling of smoke.

Elon Musk: Time to say goodbye to Twitter logo

The Twitter owner says he wants to replace the logo with an "X".

Residents flee burning homes in Rhodes

Locals run from burning houses as firefighters battle the wildfire flames on the Greek island.

Israel judicial reform: Netanyahu in hospital ahead of key vote

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu had surgery to fit a pacemaker, days before a crucial vote on legal reforms.

Rhodes fires: Jet2 and TUI flights cancelled as British tourists in limbo

Tourists left in limbo after wildfires spreading across the Greek island forced thousands to flee hotels.

Nova Scotia: Four missing after extreme rainfall hits Canada

The Canadian province of Nova Scotia is experiencing its heaviest rain in half a century.

Intel's deepfake detector tested on real and fake videos

We tested Intel's new tool, "FakeCatcher", on videos of Donald Trump and Joe Biden - with mixed results.

Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens

The Tate showcases Africa's past, present and future through the lenses of artists from the continent.

Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead

A manhunt is underway after a man set fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say.

Greece wildfires: Tourists forced to leave hotels on island of Rhodes

Holidaymakers are being moved from their hotels in Rhodes, as wildfires bear down on the Greek island.

Smoke as Russia claims fuel depot in Crimea hit

Russian officials say Ukraine is behind the attack but haven't provided any evidence.

Crimea bridge closed after fuel depot hit - Russia

Russian-installed authorities halt railway services in Crimea and say Ukraine was behind a drone strike.

Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US

White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology.

Trump Mar-a-Lago classified files case: Judge sets 20 May trial date

A judge rejects Mr Trump's bid to have the case delayed until after next year's White House election.

Berlin 'lion': Wild animal probably a boar, authorities say

Authorities call off a search for a suspected big cat spotted near the German capital.

Berlin lion: Crime family member issues plea for missing animal

The search is intensifying for a suspected wild animal in the southern outskirts of Berlin.

Goalkeeper Donnarumma and partner attacked and robbed in Paris

Italy and Paris St-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and his partner were targeted at their home.

David Hunter guilty of killing seriously ill wife in Cyprus

David Hunter is cleared of murdering his wife at their Cyprus home but is convicted of manslaughter.

Does social media video show an escaped lion in Berlin?

Police in Germany say they are treating a video circulating on social media as "authentic".

India bans rice shipments to curb price rises

The country has struggling with a surge in food prices after bad weather damaged crops.

Women's World Cup day two preview: Nigeria v Canada, Philippines v Switzerland & Spain v Costa Rica

BBC Sport takes a look at what to expect from day two of the Women's World Cup with Nigeria playing Canada, the Philippines facing Switzerland and Spain taking on Costa Rica.

Iranian female prisoners tell of filmed strip searches

Former detainees tell the BBC of degrading strip searches which are filmed despite prison rules.

Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner boss says activities to continue in Africa

Yevgeny Prigozhin says "there will be no reduction in our programmes" in the continent.

Commonwealth Games: Gold Coast ready to step in as 2026 hosts, says mayor Tom Tate

Gold Coast is ready to step in and host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, says the Queensland city's mayor Tom Tate.

Powerball: One winning ticket sold for $1.08bn jackpot

The ticket was bought in Los Angeles and has a cash value of $558m before taxes.

Manipur: India video shows how rape is weaponised in conflict

A video that shows two naked women being paraded by a mob in Manipur state has sparked outrage.

Johannesburg explosion: Concern over second suspected gas explosion

An unexplained blast in Johannesburg killed one person and injured 48 more, South African authorities say.

Kenya Azimio demonstrations: Schools shut as police battle protesters

Tear gas is fired as cost-of-living demonstrators barricade roads and hurl stones.

Pita Limjaroenrat: Thai reformist leader who won election will not be PM

The man who won the general election is suspended as an MP and blocked from becoming prime minister.

Afghanistan: Women protest closure of beauty salons

Taliban guards allegedly used tasers to disperse the women protesting in the capital Kabul.

European outcry forces US economist to drop top job

Fiona Scott Morton pulls out of the EU role of Chief Competition Economist amid a storm of criticism.

Colombia landslide: Rescuers search for survivors amid mud

Fifteen people are dead after rivers burst their banks and caused a landslide south-east of Bogotá.

Arresting Vladimir Putin in South Africa would be 'declaration of war', says Ramaphosa

South Africa's president is at odds with opposition politicians weeks before Russian leader's visit.

Wagner: Satellite images reveal Belarus camp arrival

A large convoy of suspected Wagner fighters has arrived at a new camp in Belarus.

Colombian rescuers search for children after river burst its banks

At least six people are dead after rising river waters swept away homes in Cundinamarca province.

First US nuclear sub docks in South Korea since 1981

The visit was agreed under a landmark defence pact in April and comes amid rising tensions with Pyongyang.

Heatwave: BBC correspondents on how people are coping

Climate change means places like Murcia in Spain and Phoenix, Arizona are only getting hotter.

US national held in North Korea - UN body

US national held in North Korea after crossing border, UN body says

Ros Atkins on... the latest Crimea bridge attack

- July 17, 2023

The BBC's analysis editor examines what happened to the bridge linking Russia with occupied Crimea.

Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes

The unnamed firefighter died from injuries sustained working in the Northwest Territories on Saturday.

Jane Birkin: Artist and style icon's life in pictures

France's president said she was a "French icon" who "sang the most beautiful words of our language".

Ukraine war: Last grain ship leaves Odesa as deal deadline looms

Russia has threatened not to extend the deal allowing Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports despite the war.

Tour de France 2023: Fan causes crash on stage 15 while taking selfie

A spectator taking a selfie causes an early crash in the peloton with about 20 riders coming off their bikes on stage 15 of the Tour de France.

Swimmers injured in dolphin attacks on Japan beach

One man broke his ribs in what is the sixth such attack in the same region this year.

Kennedy Road fire: Hundreds of Durban homes destroyed in South Africa

At least one person is known to have died as a fire sweeps through a poor neighbourhood of Durban.

Spain's hot summer election: A simple guide

This highly unusual election takes place at the height of summer, after four years of left-wing rule.

Your pictures on the theme of 'my hometown'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?

The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say.

Europe heatwave: No respite in sight for heat-stricken southern Europe

The heatwave that brought temperatures above 40C across the Mediterranean will intensify next week.

Republican prosecutors target corporate diversity programmes

State attorneys general threaten top US companies with legal action over race-based quotas.

Wagner mercenaries have arrived in Belarus, Ukraine confirms

After June's mutiny, Wagner troops were told they could join the regular Russian army or head to Belarus.

US heatwave: Over 90 million people under heat advisories

A blistering heatwave across much of the southwestern US is expected to last well into the weekend.

Transgender women barred from female events as UCI takes 'precautionary measure'

The UCI has ruled transgender women will be unable to participate in female international cycling events.

What is that? Rare animal sighting delights onlookers

Experts in Hong Kong believe it to be a rarely-spotted whale mid-feed, filtering small fish into its mouth.

Russian parliament bans gender reassignment surgery for trans people

It is the latest attack on LGBT rights in the country, after another anti-gay law was extended last year.

Why are actors so worried about AI?

The US actors' union says artificial intelligence poses an "existential threat" to the profession.

Europe heatwave: Extreme heat leads to Greece Acropolis closure

The country's most popular tourist attraction will stay closed between noon and 5pm in the 40C-plus heat.

Who is Fran Drescher, the sitcom star taking on Hollywood?

A former star of US sitcoms, Fran Drescher is the union chief leading actors into battle with streamers.

Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?

This is how a mega-strike involving writers and performers may see film and TV productions put on ice.

Stars leave film premiere as Hollywood strike called

Stars Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt leave Oppenheimer premiere as Hollywood actors launch strike that could stall whole industry

Pittsburgh gunman found eligible for death penalty

A jury will now decide if he will sentenced to death or life in prison for the 2018 attack on a synagogue.

Kosovo: Drink thrown as brawl breaks out in Kosovo parliament

An opposition lawmaker douses PM Albin Kurti during a parliamentary debate sparking a brief fight.

US approves first over-the-counter birth control pill

The government said the move would help reduce women's barriers to accessing contraception.

Hollywood actors' strike expected alongside screenwriters

The SAG-AFTRA union is expected to opt for strike action on Thursday, after studio talks broke down.

Italian uproar over judge's 10-second groping rule

Young Italians object to the acquittal of a school caretaker who admitted groping a teenage student.

Sir Salman Rushdie says he has 'crazy dreams' about attack in New York

A near-fatal stabbing in New York last year left the acclaimed author blind in one eye.

Ryuchell: Japanese TV personality found dead at agent's office

Ryuchell was an influencial LGBT figure in Japan, but was also criticised for their gender non-conformity.

French to get bonus to make do and mend clothes

In a bid to tackle fast fashion, consumers will get a discount worth up to €25 (£21) per repair.

Missing German man's remains found in Thailand freezer

The Pattaya-based businessman's dismembered body turned up after he had gone missing for a week.

US storms: Vermont assesses 'devastating' damage as floods recede

Crews in the flooded state capital will clear debris and inspect buildings on Wednesday.

Microsoft bid for Call of Duty maker boosted by judge

The Federal Trade Commission in the US had sought to block the proposed merger on competition grounds.

Bank of America accused of opening credit cards without customer consent

Bank of America is ordered to pay $150m in penalties after an investigation by US regulators.

Pro surfer Mikala Jones dies at 44 in surfing accident

The Hawaiian surfer, known for capturing footage from inside giant waves, died while surfing in Indonesia.

Ukraine war: Russian ex-navy commander shot dead while jogging in Krasnodar

Stanislav Rzhitsky was reportedly shot dead by an unidentified gunman in the Russian city of Krasnodar.

Caster Semenya wins appeal over testosterone limits

The European Court of Human Rights rules in favour of double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya in a case involving testosterone levels in female athletes.

Japan floods: three die as island hit by 'heaviest' rainfall

At least three people have died in flooding and landslides caused by record rainfall on Kyushu island.

South Africans marvel at snow and sleet in Johannesburg during cold snap

For the first time in over a decade, snow and sleet have fallen in the city of Johannesburg.

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi jailed over anti-government protests

Toomaj Salehi escapes a death sentence but is sentenced to more than six years in prison.

Biden criticises 'most extreme' ministers in Israeli government

Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right allies are "part of the problem" in the West Bank, the president says.

Putin meets Prigozhin: Getting to grips with latest twist in Wagner saga

The latest twist in Russia's mutiny saga surpasses Dostoyevsky for mystery, Steve Rosenberg says.

Sweden Nato membership: Turkey calls for new EU membership talks

President Erdogan says he will back Sweden's Nato bid in return for the renewed dialogue.

US storms: Millions under flood warnings in north-east

At least one person dies in New York as flood waters sweep through streets and force road closures.

Dutch PM Mark Rutte to quit politics after government collapse

Mark Rutte says he will stand down after fresh elections are held in November.

Watch: Heavy rainfall and flooding in India's Himachal Pradesh

North India has been witnessing heavy rainfall and flooding over the last few days.

The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'

Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life.

Twitter Blue accounts fuel Ukraine War misinformation

False and misleading claims about the war in Ukraine are being widely shared.

BBC presenter allegations: Urgent talks to take place

The corporation is under pressure after a presenter was accused of paying a teenager for sexual images.

France bans buying fireworks for Bastille Day after riots

The move comes after rioting sparked by last month's killing of a 17-year-old by police in Nanterre.

US-China talks a 'step forward' in relations says Janet Yellen

But the US Treasury Secretary says the countries still have "significant disagreements" at the end of her trip.

US football star Rapinoe to retire at end of season

USA forward Megan Rapinoe, one of the most successful players of her generation, says she will retire at the end of the season.

Cluster bombs: Unease grows over US sending cluster bombs to Ukraine

Washington is supplying the weapons to Kyiv, but they are outlawed in more than 100 countries.

Sudan conflict: Air strike kills at least 22 in Khartoum

Hundreds have died and millions have been forced from their homes since fighting began in April.

Recife: Eight killed in Brazil apartment block collapse

The four-storey block of flats collapsed in the early hours of the morning in the city of Recife.

Ukraine war: Pressure builds on South Korea to send arms to Kyiv

Seoul is sitting on one of the world's biggest ammunition stockpiles but is reluctant to give it away.

Evan Gershkovich: US confirms Russia contact over prisoner swap for reporter

The White House says it is prepared to do "hard things" to free the American journalist from Russia.

Janet Yellen asks China to cooperate on climate change action

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Beijing to invest more in efforts to transition from fossil fuels.

Kylian Mbappé 'honoured' to be in Cameroon

Sports fans are elated as the French football star visits Cameroon, where his father comes from.

BBC correspondent probes Belarus leader on nuclear weapons

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg questions Mr Lukashenko at the Palace of Independence in Minsk.

Malmö is Swedish city chosen to host Eurovision next year

The coastal city is to host next year's song contest after Loreen's victory in Liverpool.

Nablus: Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank

Israel says they were wanted gunmen who fired on their forces before they could be detained.

Fukushima: China extends ban on some Japanese food over wastewater release plan

The move is a response to Japan's plan to release water from the wrecked nuclear plant into the sea.

Taylor Swift: What Asian fans did for her concert tickets

Furious competition for Eras Tour seats will fulfil or crush fans' Wildest Dreams.

Kenya Brown's cheese: Female workers made to strip over used sanitary pad

Kenyan cheese factory employees were reportedly made to undress after a pad was put in the wrong bin.

Trump aide Walt Nauta pleads not guilty in Mar-a-Lago documents case

The navy veteran faces six charges, including conspiracy and making false statements.

Sweden jails Kurd for financing terrorism after Turkey calls for crackdown

The judge insists the verdict is not related in any way to Sweden's bid to join Nato.

Israeli artillery strikes Lebanon after rocket launch

Israel’s military says it responded with shell fire after a rocket was fired from southern Lebanon.

Israeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov held captive in Iraq since March

Elizabeth Tsurkov was kidnapped in Baghdad by an Iraqi Shia militia, Israeli officials say.

Sweden charges Greta Thunberg for blockading oil port

The climate activist blocked a port handling fossil fuels with a group of young activists in June.

Russian jets 'harassing' US aircraft over Syria - US Air Force

The US has released video reportedly showing its aircraft being forced to take evasive action during a mission.

Jenin: Palestinians fear escalation after destructive West Bank assault

The atmosphere in the West Bank refugee camp feels like Gaza after wars with Israel, says Tom Bateman.

Worlds largest video screen transforms the Las Vegas skyline

More than a million LED lights assembled as a sphere are the latest addition to the strip.

Nxivm cult: US actor Allison Mack released early from prison

The television star pleaded guilty for her role in a sex-trafficking case related to the Nxivm group.

Jharkhand: Ten sent to jail in India for lynching Muslim man

Tabrez Ansari died from injuries inflicted by the men who forced him to say chants praising Hindu gods.

Wisconsin: Riders trapped upside down for hours on rollercoaster

Eight passengers were safely rescued after the malfunction at the Wisconsin Forest County Festival.

Man jailed for life in Germany for stabbing teenage girls

An Eritrean asylum seeker angry with officials murdered a girl and wounded her friend.

Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini: I am not poisoned I am well

There have been conflicting reports over the health of the monarch and why he had gone to Eswatini.

Taliban order Afghanistan's hair and beauty salons to shut

Women's freedoms have steadily shrunk since the Taliban seized power in 2021.

Building collapses into raging China floodwaters

Authorities have warned of "multiple natural disasters" as heavy rains lash parts of the country.

Fourth of July: Air travel chaos plagues US amid storm warnings

Hundreds of flights are delayed as severe storm warnings threaten a swathe of the country.

Ezra Miller: The Flash actor 'grateful' after harassment order ends

The Flash star posts a statement calling it an "egregious misuse of the protective order system".

Confusion at Twitter continues over Elon Musk's tweet limits

Elon Musk provoked a Twitter backlash after introducing limits to the number of tweets users can read.

Kevin Spacey trial: Actor behaved like a 'predator' accuser says

The actor denies 12 charges of sexual assault alleged to have been committed between 2001 and 2013.

Weather satellite captures lightning spectacle across Earth

Spectacular movies of lightning spreading across the Earth have been released by the European weather agency Eumetsat.

What is happening in Jenin... in 60 seconds

The BBC's Jo Floto assesses the situation as Israel launches a major military operation in the occupied West Bank.

Watch: Mexican mayor weds crocodile in harvest ritual

The ceremony is part of an age-old ritual in which the reptile represents mother earth.

Paris teen's family say violence wont bring justice for the boy they lost

A relative of the teen shot by police in France tells the BBC the family did not want his death to spark riots.

France teen's family tell BBC police use of lethal force must change

One of Nahel's relatives says the riots do not honour Nahel's death, and the family want them to stop.

Nauru: Why Australia is funding an empty detention centre

The last refugee has left Nauru, but Australia will keep spending vast sums to keep the centre open.

Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini treated for suspected poisoning - aide

The king has sought treatment in Eswatini as he is uncomfortable being treated in South Africa.

Wagner: Russians reflect on group's advance towards Moscow

Russians have told the BBC they feared Wagner could unleash the violent tactics it uses in Ukraine on them.

Apology after Philippines tourism video uses foreign footage

The ad used scenes from countries including Indonesia, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates

Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100

The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity

Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss

William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool.

New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighters from river

The boat had stalled and went over the edge of a dam during a rescue mission in New Jersey in the US.

Watch: 'Dark explorer' telescope launched into space

The launch is part of a mission that will map the cosmos to try and investigate so-called dark matter.

Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologises for country's role in slavery

King Willem-Alexander calls slavery a "horror" and says sorry for his family's failure to act.

Ukraine counter-offensive will be long and bloody says US Gen Mark Milley