Showing posts from January, 2022

True story? Lie detection systems go high-tech

A number of teams are working on advanced ways to tell more accurately if someo…

How the high cost of living is hitting Singapore's poor

Asia's rising food costs are hitting the region's poor, despite the fal…

Shankar the elephant: Plea to send lonely African animal home from India

A teenager has petitioned a court to release an African elephant living in isol…

Winter Olympics: How will the Covid bubbles work?

To combat the risk of Covid, a huge army of volunteers and security staff will …

Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation

The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-…

In Pictures: US cities clear-up after big-freeze

Some areas saw over two feet (61cm) of snow as the region was hit by the bigges…

Freedom Convoy: Truckers cause chaos in Ottawa after second day of protests

Truckers blocked streets around parliament in a second day of protests against …

Mason Greenwood: Man Utd player arrested over rape claim

Greater Manchester Police says a man in his 20s is being held following allegat…

Beijing Olympics: Five things to know

Covid bubbles, artificial snow and human rights are making 2022's Winter Ol…

Tom Brady: NFL great expected to retire after winning seven Super Bowls

Tom Brady, one of the greatest players in NFL history and the winner of seven S…

DR Congo issues death sentences for murder of UN experts

Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp had been investigating abuses after clashes in …

Freedom Convoy: Why Canadian truckers are protesting in Ottawa

The 'Freedom Convoy' is protesting vaccine mandates but police are worr…

Russia: Military drill moved further from Irish shore

Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculati…

Uganda's huge rolex sets Guinness world record

Guinness World Records has officially recognised the world's biggest rolex …

Peter Tatchell on his life-long fight for gay rights

Peter Tatchell's high-profile activism has seen him take on archbishops, pr…

The Critics Company: Nigerian teenagers who became sci-fi sensations

The group of friends from Kaduna borrowed smartphones from family members and m…

Chris Brown accused of drugging and raping woman on yacht

The singer is being sued for $20m over the alleged assault in Miami in 2020. …

'Tiger King' murder-for-hire plot sentence shortened

The star of Netflix's Tiger King was convicted of hiring men to kill rival …

Winter Olympics: Global sponsors quiet ahead of Beijing Games

A week before the Beijing Games start global partners are lying low amid a US-C…

Former Nazi speaks in new BBC documentary

Hans Werk features in a new documentary about the last living generation of Ger…

Xiomara Castro: Honduras swears in its first female president

Xiomara Castro's arrival marks the end to the right-wing National Party'…

Catalonia pardons women executed for witchcraft

The regional parliament pardons hundreds of women executed during the 15th to 1…

What is the quantum apocalypse and should we be scared?

Security experts say a quantum computing leap could crack open all our secrets …

Burkina Faso coup: Return of the military strongmen to West Africa

Burkina Faso is the latest country to experience a coup in a region where democ…

Life under the Taliban: Yalda Hakim's journey back to Afghanistan

With access to the new Taliban government, Yalda Hakim travels back to Afghanis…

Elon Musk SpaceX rocket on collision course with moon

Astronomers say that a rocket in space since 2015 is hurtling towards the moon …

California firearms: City rules gun owners must have liability cover

In a US first, San Jose, California will make gun owners insure themselves agai…

Prince Andrew: Lawyers demand US jury trial in Virginia Giuffre case

Lawyers for the Duke of York, who denies allegations of sexual assault, write t…

Russia Ukraine: US sends Moscow formal response over crisis

The secretary of state says he has offered Russia a serious diplomatic path but…

Aboriginal Tent Embassy: A powerful beacon of protest for 50 years

A protest that began 50 years ago with a beach umbrella remains a potent symbol…

New Orleans Saints: Sean Payton leaves after 16 years as head coach

Sean Payton is leaving the New Orleans Saints after 16 years as their head coac…

IS militants surrender as Kurdish-led forces surround Syria prison

But dozens remain holed up along with hundreds of children after six days of fi…

Turkey: Airport warehouse roof collapses in snowstorm

Heavy snowfall across parts of Turkey has caused an airport warehouse roof to c…

Ukraine: What is Nato and why doesn't Russia trust it?

Nato countries are trying to help Ukraine in the face of a possible Russian inv…

US woman finds $3m lottery ticket in junk email folder

"I was looking for a missing email from someone, so I checked the spam fol…

Beijing takes to the ice as Winter Olympics approach

The BBC's Stephen McDonell spends a day on the ice with some local enthusia…

Uttar Pradesh: Why deadly cow attacks are an issue in Indian state election

Uttar Pradesh banned cow slaughter. Now, stray cattle are destroying crops and …

How Covid disinformation has fuelled attacks on Czech doctors

Knowing how to deal with aggressive patients has become even more important dur…

Ros Atkins On... Ukraine tensions

As US troops are placed on high alert, Ros Atkins looks at the causes behind th…

Biden to video call European allies over Ukraine

The US president will hold a secure call with leaders of the UK, France and Ger…

Beijing 2022 vs 2008: Two Olympics and two very different Chinas

In 2022, the mood, the host government's attitude, and global expectations …

Vaccine mandates: 'I lost my job for being unvaccinated'

Covid-19 vaccine mandates face stiff resistance in the US, where they are clash…

Beach Boys star Brian Wilson looks back at his life in new film

The Beach Boys star, who turns 80 this year, tells the BBC why he decided to ma…

Children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK

BBC correspondent Jean Mackenzie finds children as young as 10 are being groome…

Covid: Clashes at Belgium protest against restrictions

A rally sees violent exchanges in Brussels as tens of thousands marched against…

Auschwitz: Dutch tourist fined over Nazi salute at former death camp

A 29-year-old woman - who says it was a bad joke - is charged with engaging in …

Inflation: Seven reasons the cost of living is going up around the world

Global inflation - the rate at which prices rise - is at its highest since 2008…

The aurora hunters who chase the Northern Lights

Meet the aurora hunters, people fascinated with the Northern Lights. from BBC…

Sedef Kabas: Turkish journalist jailed for reciting proverb

Sedef Kabas denies using the proverb to insult President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. …

German navy chief resigns over Ukraine comments

Kay-Achim Schönbach said the idea that Russia wanted to invade Ukraine was nons…

Fundraiser, 83, buys then delivers ambulances across Europe

John Shackleton, who has been fundraising for more than 30 years, says his age …

Russia-Ukraine tensions: UK warns of plot to install pro-Moscow ally

The Foreign Office takes the unusual step of naming a former Ukrainian MP as a …

'Surreal' January wildfire shuts California highway

An unseasonal blaze rages in the Monterey County, forcing evacuations and the c…

Jean-Jacques Savin: French adventurer dies crossing Atlantic Ocean

Jean-Jacques Savin, who was 75, had previously made the voyage in a large barre…

Week in pictures: 15 - 21 January 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from…

Ros Atkins On... China's zero-Covid dilemma

Ros Atkins examines China's Covid elimination strategy, while others are le…

Mother sues Meta and Snap over daughter's suicide

A Connecticut woman alleges her daughter's "extreme" addiction to…

Gabby Petito: Boyfriend of blogger 'responsible' for her murder

Brian Laundrie admitted in a journal to killing Gabby Petito during a cross-cou…

Afghan women taken from their homes after speaking out

The BBC searches for an Afghan woman removed from her home after protesting aga…

Carlow body: Inquiry after 'dead man' brought into post office

Reports suggest a deceased pensioner was "propped up by two men" who …

US comic Louie Anderson dies aged 68

The stand-up comedian appeared in films including Coming to America and Ferris …

Five slices of Meat Loaf: Iconic moments on the BBC

He'd do anything for fun... Watch our highlights from Meat Loaf's many …

Texas synagogue: How synagogues stay safe - and still welcoming

Security training saved the lives of the hostages at Congregation Beth Israel. …

Ukraine tension: Minor incursion or invasion? Biden clarifies Russia comments

President Biden is forced to respond after criticism of his comments about the …

Rare twin elephants born in Kenya

Twins account for only 1% of elephant births, with the last known birth recorde…

'Pastor' arrested after disabled people found locked in his basement

The man and his wife claimed they were operating a "personal care home&quo…

Paris Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton shows Virgil Abloh's last collection

The French fashion house pays tribute to its late artistic director during Pari…

Jozef Puska, 31, charged with murder of Ashling Murphy

A man appears at a special court in the Republic of Ireland charged with the mu…

Ten DR Congo prisoners sentenced for mass rapes in jail

Some female inmates fell pregnant and contracted sexually transmitted infection…

Robert Anderson: University of Michigan reaches sex abuse settlement

Over 1,000 ex-University of Michigan students say they were abused by sports do…

Robinho: Brazilian footballer loses final appeal against rape conviction

Brazilian footballer Robinho loses his final appeal against a conviction for ta…

Top Florida health official on leave over support for vaccination

The state is investigating if Dr Raul Pino violated state law by urging his emp…

The women put on sale on Clubhouse for their views

The women say right-wing trolls in India targeted them for criticising Narendra…

Tonga tsunami: Race for vital supplies to reach volcano-hit islands

Teams work desperately to clear ash from airport runways so planes can deliver …

Texas synagogue siege: Teens held in UK released without charge

Greater Manchester Police say the pair, who were detained in south Manchester, …

Mobile firms agree another 5G delay at US airports

Airlines have pushed for postponement, saying risks from 5G will force them to …

Anti-vax protests: ‘Sovereign citizens’ fight UK Covid vaccine rollout

Activists with anti-vax beliefs are taking "direct action" against ho…

Collarwali: Remembering India’s ‘super mum’ tigress

Charismatic Collarwali played a key role in boosting tiger numbers and made her…

How Nigeria succeeded in clipping Twitter's wings

Some fear that Twitter agreeing to new rules in Nigeria may encourage others to…

Purges and piranhas: Why we love a crazy North Korea story

North Korea is frequently the subject of news stories in Western media. But man…

Mexico missing: 'If I find a body, I recover a piece of my son'

With nearly 100,000 disappeared people in Mexico, families have taken on the se…

Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK sending weapons to defend Ukraine, says defence secretary

The defence secretary says he is sending short-range anti-tank missiles amid Ru…

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Why Brussels fears Europe is 'closest to war' in decades

Fears are rising over Russia's plans to shake up the region, writes BBC Eur…

How delivery apps created 'the Netflix of food ordering'

Innovative food delivery apps offer everything from multiple restaurant orders …

Colombo Port City: A new Dubai or a Chinese enclave?

China is helping Sri Lanka build a new city to rival global offshore centres. W…

Nigeria's economy: Why people are buying sanitary pads in packs of two

A so-called "sachet economy" has emerged as high inflation makes ever…

What next for Djokovic after deportation?

Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia following the row over a vaccin…

Pioneering US military pilot Charles McGee dies at 102

A member of the first all-black aviation unit, the Tuskegee Airmen, he flew mor…

Covid vaccine: Your concerns answered

BBC Reality Check answers your vaccine concerns - from pregnancy fears to produ…

Tsunami hits coasts after Tonga eruption

Strong waves cause panic in Peru and flooding in Fiji following the eruption of…

Millions under weather alerts as major winter storm hits US and Canada

Flights are cancelled and power cuts reported in south-eastern US states amid h…

How an ancient sea dragon was dug up

The inside story on how the UK's largest, most complete ichthyosaur fossil …

Kenyan vigilantes taking on avocado gangs

Cartels have begun to target the lucrative crop and farmers are arming themselv…

Key moments: Dr Anthony Fauci and the pandemic

After a viral hot mic moment, here's how Fauci's frustration has been b…

The inventor inspired by a near-death experience

He nearly died after being given fake medicines. Now, his invention can spot th…

Nino Cerruti: Italian fashion great dies aged 91

The celebrated designer and businessman once said: "I have always dressed …

Texas police respond to synagogue 'hostage' situation

Police are negotiating with a man who appears to have taken hostages at a synag…

Novak Djokovic: Court to decide player's Australian Open fate

Judges will hear the player's appeal against his visa being revoked on grou…

Jovenel Moïse murder: Ex-senator arrested in Jamaica

John Joel Joseph has been arrested in Jamaica in connection with the death of J…

Kazakhstan: Who sparked deadly violence?

Authorities are blaming "armed extremists" for the clashes, in which …

The woman who rowed solo across the Atlantic

Tori Murden McClure almost died when she tried to row the Atlantic solo, but sh…

Lisbon council fined for sharing protester details with foreign embassies

City Hall shared data of protesters demonstrating in front of embassies, includ…

Danish spy scandal: Ex-minister accused of state secrets leak

The case against Claus Hjort Frederiksen comes after an ex-intelligence chief f…

Secret audio sheds light on dictator’s last hours

The BBC has obtained extraordinary recordings believed to be of phone calls mad…

North Korea hackers stole $400m of cryptocurrency in 2021, report says

Blockchain research firm Chainalysis says the value extracted from the hacks gr…

Prayagraj Magh mela: Thousands head for Hindu festival amid Covid surge

Experts fear that the festival in Prayagraj could turn into an infection hotspo…

Biden plans dealt crushing blow by fellow Democrat

A senator warns the president's strategy would worsen the "disease of …

China denies interfering in UK politics after MI5 alert

China says it has no need to "buy influence" after MI5 said an agent …

Ukraine crisis: Risks remain as Russia and West talk

After a week of talks, there is no sign of Russia pulling back its forces from …

Discrimination and harassment haunt Sri Lanka's Muslims

Muslim activists say their community is facing a hostile environment after the …

'As a black woman in STEM I'm used for photo opportunities'

Chemist Cynthia Chapple talks about how to get more black girls from inner-citi…

Dutch King Willem-Alexander retires coach amid slavery row

Critics say the carriage depicts an image that celebrates the Netherlands' …

A really simple guide to China-Taiwan relations

Tension between China and Taiwan has risen and what happens next matters to us …

Nigerian NFT artist Osinachi: The work created by using a word processor

Works by Nigerian Osinachi have made him one of Africa's leading digital an…

The people using YouTube to pay for their French chateau

How chateaux owners are using advertising revenues from social media posts to e…

Playtime: Is it time we took 'play' more seriously?

New BBC documentary Why We Play uncovers some surprising benefits of play for t…

Ronnie Spector: Be My Baby singer of The Ronettes dies at 78

The rock and roll super star was the lead singer of the 1960 pioneering all-gir…

Hoda Muthana: Alabama IS bride loses appeal for return to US

US-born Hoda Muthana is a citizen and should be allowed to return with her son,…

Can the 'Silver Fox' outwit Vladimir Putin?

Wendy Sherman, a former social worker-turned-top US diplomat, is helping lead t…

Ukrainians wait as Russia faces off with the West

What Ukrainians think about the conflict threatening their country, as Russia a…

A year on, has Trump benefited from a Twitter ban?

The ex-president was expelled from Twitter a year ago. What impact has it had -…

Seychelles: The island nation hunting for a missing $50m

Six of Seychelles' most prominent citizens face charges amid a government c…

How the soaring cost of living is hitting Sri Lankans hard

Rising food and fuel prices are making daily life tougher for many ordinary peo…

North Korea claims new hypersonic missile launch under watch of Kim Jong-un

Leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the country's second such launch in less than a …

The 52-year-search for a missing girl

On 12 January 1970, a British toddler disappeared from Fairy Meadow beach in NS…

Biden calls for 'turning point' on election laws

The president warns of a "grave" threat to democracy, but Republicans…

Covid: Quebec to impose health tax on unvaccinated Canadians

The unvaccinated represent 15% of the population, but over half of all hospital…

Sacked belly-dancing teacher sparks Egypt debate over women's rights

Aya Yousef was sacked and divorced after she was filmed moving to music at a wo…

Pig heart transplant an absolute miracle, says patient's son

David Bennett, 57, is the first person in the world to receive a heart transpla…

How old Ugandan negatives are bringing families back to life

The restored archive of a rural Ugandan photographer is helping people reconnec…

Afghanistan's cold and bitter hunger

The UN has called for urgent aid as a million Afghan children are are at risk f…

Novak Djokovic: How tennis player won visa row court case

Australia's legal defence collapsed on the evidence of the tennis player…

#NoSpendJanuary: Can it really be done?

Every year, the hashtag #nospendjanuary is seen on social media - but how liter…

Ros Atkins on… Novak Djokovic’s Australia visa victory

The world number one made it onto a tennis court in Melbourne, but he could sti…

Near-miss for pilot saved from downed plane hit by train

Dramatic video shows the rescue, moments before collision, after a plane landed…

Aung San Suu Kyi: Ousted Myanmar leader jailed for another four years

Myanmar's former leader faces a series of charges since being ousted in an …

Golden Globes: West Side Story and The Power of the Dog win at subdued event

Steven Spielberg's remake of the classic film was among the big winners at …

'They looted everything': Counting the cost of Kazakh protests

Violent protests have left Kazakhstan stunned and angry, the BBC's Abdujali…

Novak Djokovic: Judge raises concerns over tennis star's treatment by border officers

Anthony Kelly is presiding over the tennis star's challenge to the cancella…

Bob Saget: US actor and comedian found dead aged 65

The Full House star was found dead in his hotel room in Orlando, where he was o…

Air pollution: Delhi's smog problem is rooted in India's water crisis

Years of ill-conceived farming practices have contributed to India's worsen…

The Ashes: England cling on for draw on tense final day in Sydney

England cling on for a tense draw on the final day of the fourth Test in Sydney…

Nigeria attacks: Hundreds reported killed as bandits target villages

The attacks in the northern Zamfara state are believed to be in response to mil…

Rust: Alec Baldwin rejects allegations of non-compliance with shooting probe

The actor has not presented his phone to investigators despite a search warrant…

Afcon Cameroon 2022: Playing football in the shadow of a rebellion

Africa's top football tournament is about to start in Cameroon, despite a b…

Novak Djokovic: Serbians give their reaction to Australia vaccine exemption row

Serbians in Belgrade have been giving their reactions to Novak Djokovic's v…

Novak Djokovic: Is his vaccine saga an unforced error for Australia?

The story of the star tennis player being held in Australia sparks ire at every…

Covid: Thousands protest in France against proposed new vaccine pass

The protests are against a draft law which would in effect ban the unvaccinated…

Texas teacher 'locked Covid-positive son in car boot'

A witness reportedly called police after hearing someone in the trunk of the Te…

Kazakhstan unrest: Blinken questions Russian troop deployment

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says reasons for sending about 2,500 Russian-…

Families seek justice for Iran plane crash victims

Two years on, the families of downed flight PS752 victims are left without answ…

How KFC in Kenya got fried over its chip shortage

Kenyans called for a KFC boycott after it was discovered that its fries were im…

Week in pictures: 1 - 7 January 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from…

Ros Atkins on... the US Capitol riot anniversary

Simmering tensions remain one year on from unprecedented scenes in Washington D…

Canada party flight 'idiots' fly home to face music

The group of over 100 travellers have been branded "barbarians" by Pr…

Kazakhstan unrest: BBC witnesses apocalyptic scenes in main city

A BBC reporter sees the aftermath of protests and deadly violence in Kazakhstan…

Novak Djokovic saga: Australia investigates visas of other tennis players

As Novak Djokovic faces possible deportation, the Australian Open draw is cast …

Myanmar coup: The doctors and nurses defying the military

Many healthcare workers have refused to work in state hospitals and are now ope…

Two arrested after 10 bodies found in car in Mexico

The discovery was made outside a governor's office in the central state of …

Djokovic stay highlights refugee concerns at Melbourne detention hotel

People held at the detention hotel - some for years - complain of mouldy food a…

Lithuania wobbles after daring to defy China

It stood up to China over Taiwan, but this week Lithuania's president said …

Munich: Edge of War gives Neville Chamberlain a makeover

The Jeremy Irons and George MacKay film re-examines the events leading up to Wo…

How the US Capitol marked anniversary of riot

American lawmakers gathered at the Capitol one year after a mob stormed the bui…

Kashmir's pashminas: bringing women back to lead a beautiful craft

The emergence of weaving machinery, and decreasing wages, have forced many Kash…

Ros Atkins on... Djokovic in immigration detention

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the twists and turns of the row over the tenn…

Russian submarine hit Royal Navy warship in North Atlantic

The incident was captured by a television crew filming a documentary on board H…

North Korea successfully tested hypersonic missile, says report

State media KNCA said the missile from yesterday's launch had "precise…

Capitol riot: Biden to blame Trump in anniversary speech

On the attack's anniversary, Mr Biden will say his predecessor holds "…

Ukraine crisis: EU looks for role in Russian row with West

Tensions flare over eastern Ukraine and European leaders fear being frozen out …

China: Is it burdening poor countries with unsustainable debt?

China has become a big lender to poorer countries, and there's been critici…

Caviar sales soar as more people get a taste for posh fish eggs

Global producers of caviar say that demand has soared since the first lockdown.…

Ros Atkins On... Novak Djokovic and Australia

As Australia cancels the tennis star's visa on his arrival in Melbourne, Ro…

Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers call for retrial over juror comments

A juror at the trial said he shared his own experience of sexual abuse to sway …

Novak Djokovic: Australia cancels top tennis player's visa

The player was due to play in the Australian Open after being exempted from vac…

Grammy Awards 2022: Omicron postpones music's biggest night

A new date for the music industry celebration in Los Angeles will be announced …

Kazakhstan unrest: Staff flee as protesters enter airport

Demonstrations sparked by rising fuel prices escalate, despite a state of emerg…

Philadelphia fire: Seven children among 13 dead in apartment blaze

Two others are injured after a blaze rips through a three-storey public housing…

Omicron: Curfew in Delhi as India Covid cases surge

A weekend curfew is imposed and doctors' leave cancelled as the chief minis…

Novak Djokovic: Australian Open vaccine exemption ignites backlash

It is "appalling" that Novak Djokovic can enter the country for the A…

US science teacher arrested for vaccinating 17-year-old student

Police say the teacher is not trained to give vaccines and gave the jab to the …

North Korea launches 'unidentified projectile' into sea

South Korean and Japanese officials spot Pyongyang's first launch in 2022, …

Snowbound in Virginia traffic for over 10 hours

One passenger's harrowing journey after heavy snowfall paralysed miles of h…

Covid: President Macron warns he will "hassle" France's unvaccinated

The French president vows to make life difficult for the unjabbed, as MPs delay…

Kazakhstan unrest: State of emergency declared after fuel protests

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declares a two-week state of emergency includin…

Iconic Bangkok station Hua Lamphong reaches the end of the line

Hua Lamphong has seen the start and end of journeys for generations of Thai tra…

Gandikota: The stunning Indian gorge that resembles the Grand Canyon

The Gandikota gorge in southern India is believed to be nearly 100,000 years ol…

Jovenel Moïse murder: US charges Colombian man over assassination

US authorities accuse an ex-military officer of involvement in the death of Pre…

Canada reaches $31bn deal in indigenous child welfare case

The deal will end a lengthy legal battle over compensation between indigenous c…

Paraguayan soldier killed by deer at presidential palace

The soldier was killed after approaching the deer inside the presidential garde…

Donald Trump's children refuse to testify in fraud inquiry

Donald Jr and Ivanka are being asked to give evidence to a civil investigation …

Djokovic gets Covid jab waiver for Australian Open

Novak Djokovic will defend his Australian Open title after receiving a medical …

Nirvana's Nevermind cover art lawsuit dismissed

Spencer Elden, who was pictured as a baby on the album cover, had alleged child…

Bulli Bai: Indian man arrested for fake auction of Muslim women

The Indian app shared photos of several prominent Muslim women in a fake auctio…

Elon Musk: Tesla criticised after opening Xinjiang showroom

The world's most valuable car maker opened the new showroom in the city of …

Elizabeth Holmes: Theranos founder convicted of fraud

A jury found the Silicon Valley ex-CEO guilty on four of 11 counts after seven …

Watching North Korea from a supersonic fighter jet

BBC correspondent Laura Bicker reports from a supersonic fighter jet on South K…

The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes

The founder of the once promising start-up Theranos has been found guilty of fr…

Africa's lost 'Motown' years rediscovered

African music from the 1980s is being digitised thanks to a young Parisian prod…

Canadian families win compensation over jet downed by Iran

Relatives of six people who died when a plane was downed in 2020 will be compen…

Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew accuser's deal with Jeffrey Epstein to be released

The Duke of York's lawyers believe it could free him from liability in a ci…

China: Concern over Xi'an residents' midnight quarantine

Some people in Xi'an complained after they were forced out of their homes d…

Richard Leakey - fossil expert, conservationist and politician

The achievements of Richard Leakey, who has died aged 77, were as remarkable as…

Hong Kong: Pro-democracy website Citizen News is latest to close

The pro-democracy news outlet's closure comes after police raided and arres…

Israeli photographer captures unique bird spoon image

Wildlife photographer Albert Keshet said it was one of the most amazing picture…

Evergrande suspends shares in Hong Kong as firm tries to raise cash

The move comes as the indebted property developer struggles to raise cash to me…

Oxfam India says it's 'severely' hit by ban on foreign funds

The charity says a decision not to renew its licence will severely affect its h…

Ex-Australia teen cricketer accuses team official of rape

Police are investigating allegations around the Australian under-19s team's…

Bulli Bai: India app that put Muslim women up for sale is shut

This was the second recent attempt in India to harass Muslim women by "auc…

Emily in Paris: Ukraine complains over Kiev character stereotype

Ukraine's culture minister has described the portrayal of a character from …

Green Connect: The farm helping refugees build a life in Australia

It has employed 5,000 people in the past decade and "dramatically" ch…

Kunal Kamra: The comedians under fire from Hindu nationalists

Kunal Kamra and Munawar Faruqui talk to the BBC about having shows cancelled in…

2022 sporting calendar: Big events from Winter Olympics to the World Cup

The Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Women's Euros and the men's Wo…

‘The doctors came and I had to tell my father he was dying’

Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones? from…

South Korean crosses DMZ in rare defection to North Korea

Seoul said it had asked the North, which has a shoot-on-sight policy, to protec…

Cape Town: Major blaze rips through South Africa parliament building

Large flames and a huge column of smoke could be seen coming out of the buildin…

Light pollution: Parkour group saving energy by turning off city lights

A group of young men are using their gymnastic abilities to reduce the impact o…

ICYMI: Tiny tigers and trees as tasty treats

A look at some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - …

South Africa holds state funeral for Archbishop Desmond Tutu

The funeral for the anti-apartheid campaigner is taking place in St George'…

After Desmond Tutu, a time for new South African heroes

As the last of South Africa's moral giants is laid to rest, some say now is…

Kim Jong-un: North Korea to focus on economy in 2022

Kim Jong-un says the faltering economy will be the national priority as he mark…

India: At least 12 dead in New Year temple stampede

Pilgrims were visiting the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi to mark the new year whe…

Colorado wildfires: Woman says families in her neighbourhood lost everything

A woman who had to evacuate her home in Louisville with her family speaks to th…

Colorado: Residents return following devastating fire

Tens of thousands of people in Boulder County were forced to flee their homes o…

French ban on plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables begins

Effective from New Year's day, officials hope the law will prevent a billio…

Desmond Tutu: Body of South African hero to be aquamated

In line with his eco-friendly beliefs, the water-based process uses a tenth of …

Covid booster 88% effective against hospital treatment with Omicron

UK health officials said the latest data reinforces the importance of getting a…

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