Showing posts from February, 2023

New York City struggles to keep up with migrant influx

More than 45,000 migrants have arrived in less than a year, overwhelming shelte…

Ukraine war: Zelensky says situation in Bakhmut worsening

Russian forces have been trying to capture the eastern city of Bakhmut for over…

Ron DeSantis tightens his control over Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World's self-governing district is now under the control of Flo…

Ukraine war: Viral conspiracy theories falsely claim the war is fake

False claims that the war in Ukraine is a hoax have been shared online as the c…

Thai drug dealer had plastic surgery to look like Korean man, police say

The Thai drug dealer had several facial plastic surgeries to throw off investig…

Ukraine war: On board with Ukraine's attack helicopter crews

Ukraine pilot Roman says they need modern helicopters and explains how they eva…

Ukraine war: How Russia took the south - and then got stuck

The story of Russia's rapid advance in southern Ukraine, told by the people…

Mexico protests: Huge crowds rally against electoral reform

People marched on the presidential palace in Mexico City, where organisers clai…

Bao Fan: Missing Chinese billionaire assisting authorities, firm says

Bao Fan's disappearance this month renewed concerns of a potential crackdow…

Ukraine war: On board low-flying helicopter with renowned airman

The BBC gets rare access to a renowned airman and his ageing helicopter during …

EU chief and UK PM to hold 'final talks' on NI deal

The EU's Ursula von der Leyen will be in the UK on Monday for face-to-face …

Ukraine's Banksy stamps feature art of Putin in judo match

They reproduce a mural by the UK graffiti artist on a Ukrainian house devastate…

Mystery over lost pen pal who fled Rwandan genocide

Sophie Buchaillard lives in hope that she will one day find out what happened t…

Ghana's love affair with reggae and Jamaican Patois

Why a West African country with a rich musical scene has such strong links to J…

The mission to save the biggest frog on earth

One man's bid to learn the secrets of the endangered frog that grows to the…

Turkey earthquake: How survivors cope with trauma

The deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria are having a devastating impact on p…

Northern Ireland Protocol: Sunak wants to get job done on new Brexit deal

The prime minister says no agreement has been made but he is hopeful of a "…

G20 meeting deadlocked over calling out Ukraine war

Russia and China refused to condemn Moscow's invasion at a meeting of finan…

Rare snow dusts Hollywood sign as winter storm tightens grip

San Francisco breaks a 132-year record low temperature, and snow is forecast fo…

Week in pictures: 18 - 24 February 2023

A selection of powerful images from around the world, taken in the past seven d…

Zeenat Aman: The 1970s Bollywood diva winning Gen Z hearts online

Zeenat Aman, 71, is delighting thousands of people with her wry, thoughtful Ins…

TV show Succession to end after fourth season

The Emmy-winning show's creator Jesse Armstrong says it feels like the righ…

Ukraine war: Russia interrupts UN minute's silence

The Russian ambassador said he wanted the UN to commemorate everyone who has di…

US ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh admits he stole millions for drugs

The former lawyer accused of murdering his wife and son had a powerful 60-pill-…

Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 February 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from …

US ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh admits lying but denies killing family

The South Carolina scion weeps as he recalls finding his wife and son dead, but…

Ukraine war: One year in 87 seconds on anniversary

On 24 February 2022, Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine, hoping to take ov…

R. Kelly gets extra prison time after latest sex abuse conviction

The disgraced singer is sentenced to 20 years, but 19 will be served alongside …

Nigeria elections 2023: Young people pin their hopes on presidential outsider

Some 40% of Nigeria's voters are under 35, and many want change after years…

Ukraine war: Ten photos taken before lives changed forever

A child's art project, a driving lesson and a football match - Ukrainians r…

WATCH: Mystery sphere inspected on Japan beach

Authorities can't say what it is yet - not even the police or bomb squad se…

Ukraine war: Big mistake for Russia to suspend nuclear arms treaty, Biden says

On Tuesday President Putin said Moscow would suspend participation in the New S…

Rapper Nipsey Hussle's killer Eric R Holder Jr gets 60 years in prison

Eric R. Holder, Jr. receives 60 years to life for the murder of the Grammy-nomi…

Donald Trump says officials 'indifferent' after Ohio train derailment

The former president says officials "changed their tune" after he ann…

Selfie image shows US pilot flying over Chinese 'spy balloon'

The image, shot from the plane cockpit, reportedly has "legendary status&q…

Brazil landslides: Dozens missing, feared buried in the mud

More than 40 people have been killed in landslides which hit coastal towns in B…

Ram Rahim: Anger over parole for Indian guru jailed for rape

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, convicted of rape and murder, has spent a third of the…

Russian women explain why they chose to give birth in Argentina

Thousands of pregnant Russian women are travelling to Argentina even though the…

How much has the US given to Ukraine?

A year into the conflict, some are wondering where the money goes - and if the …

Biden hails 'rock solid' Nato as Putin blames West for Russia's war

In separate speeches, Russia's leader targets the West but the US president…

Ukraine war: President Putin speech fact-checked

The Russian president gave a long address in Moscow - we've fact-checked of…

Mexico's ex-security minister Genaro García Luna convicted of drug trafficking

Genaro García Luna, a key drugs war figure, is found guilty of taking bribes fr…

Ukraine war: Two presidents, two speeches, two different world views

The BBC's Richard Galpin looks at Joe Biden's and Vladimir Putin's …

Kenya to investigate 'sex for work' exposed in BBC tea documentary

Parliament orders an inquiry after dozens of women speak of abuse on British-op…

Uber, Ola, Rapido: Jobs at risk as Delhi bans motorbike taxis

The Delhi government has asked ride-sharing apps to halt motorbike taxi service…

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Baby pulled from the rubble reunited with aunt and uncle

The newborn girl is adopted by her aunt and uncle who name her after her late m…

Algeria jails journalist Ihsane el-Kadi as old guard asserts power

The "preventative detention" of a veteran journalist suggests not muc…

Aziz Abdullah: Uyghur asylum-seeker death heaps pressure on Thailand

Aziz Abdullah fled Xinjiang but got no further than Bangkok, where he died in a…

Papua New Guinea: Rescue mission under way for researchers taken hostage

Officials say they will use "whatever means necessary" to free an Aus…

Justin Welby rejected as leader by conservative Anglicans over same-sex blessings

10 Archbishops criticise Justin Welby over the Church of England backing blessi…

Footballer Christian Atsu's body returned to Ghana

The 31-year-old was found dead under the rubble of his home in Turkey two weeks…

Nigeria election 2023: Fact-checking claims by the candidates

Claims about poverty, unemployment and insecurity feature prominently in this e…

The young Anglo-Indians retracing their European roots

Members of the dwindling community are on a quest to reconnect to help preserve…

We want Russia to come, say Moldova protesters

Crowds in Chisinau voice anger at rising living costs and poverty as Moscow is …

Bafta bits you may have missed

All Quiet On The Western Front wasn't the only winner in town at 2023's…

Has Putin's war failed and what does Russia want?

A year into Russia's war, he has little to show for it but there is no sign…

Ukraine War: 'Everyone is kind, but the fact is, we're not home'

Poland has welcomed millions of Ukrainians fleeing Russia's war, but many w…

Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo's cathedral plan stalls amid economic crisis

Ghana is seeking a $3bn loan from the IMF but the president is pushing ahead wi…

Rachid M'Barki from BFM suspended in scandal linked to disinformation firm

Veteran presenter Rachid M'Barki is accused of running stories planted by a…

The protesters who've gone missing as China deepens crackdown

Police have quietly gone after those who took part in the November protests tha…

Former US President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care

The former US president will "spend his remaining time at home with his fa…

Rishi Sunak: Ukraine's long-term security must be ensured now

Allies must give advanced Nato-standard equipment and long-term security assura…

Chilli crab: The woman behind Singapore's beloved dish

Cher Yam Tian, who created what is now a world-famous culinary delight, dies at…

Hugh Jackman: Inevitable that Australia will become a republic

The X-Men star said the move would be "natural", but he still had res…

Manchester United: Sheikh Jassim confirms Qatari bid to buy Premier League club

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of one of Qatar's biggest ba…

How MI5 caught UK embassy spy selling secrets to Russia

The BBC's Home Affairs correspondent explains what David Smith did, and how…

US food sanitation firm fined after children worked nights

More than 100 teenagers, ages 13-17, worked for a sanitation company, the Depar…

'Never give up': Woman fights off attacker in US gym

A man who attacked a lone woman in a Florida apartment gym got more than he bar…

How Progress Shark became Australia's accidental World Pride icon

The rainbow-clad model shark has captured international attention, inspired mem…

Turkey-Syria earthquakes: Yemeni mother gives birth after being pulled from rubble

Faten Al Yousifi, 39 weeks pregnant, had a birth bag ready to go when the earth…

Holding out against China in a row over reefs

China and the Philippines both have rival claims in the South China Sea. from…

Zelensky: 'Big mistake' if Belarus gets involved in war with Russia

The Ukrainian president was asked about if Russia attacked from the Belarussian…

Bruce Willis has dementia, family announces

Actor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, his family announces on social …

Zelensky on peace deal: 'Compromises on territory would make us weaker’

Zelensky speaks to the BBC as the anniversary of beginning of Russia's inva…

Israel passes law to revoke Israeli Arab attackers' citizenship

Israeli Arabs convicted of terrorism could be deported to Palestinian areas und…

New Barney leaves fans bemused by reimagined image

People online mock the dinosaur's reimagined image, which will appear in a …

United flight 1722: US to investigate Boeing 777's mysterious nosedive

Passengers reportedly screamed as the flight from Hawaii plunged 1,400ft before…

First UN aid convoy enters quake-hit Syria via new crossing

The UN says 11 lorries have driven through a reopened border crossing into rebe…

Ethiopia war in Tigray: Eritrean soldiers accused of rape despite peace deal

A 2022 peace deal halted Ethiopia's two-year civil war. Women say it did no…

US suspects three unidentified objects it shot down were 'benign'

The White House says the unidentified aircraft may have been "tied to comm…

Jovenel Moise: Four more people arrested over plot to kill Haiti's president

Suspects include the boss of a US company that hired Colombian veterans for the…

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Satellite images show Jindayris devastation

More than 500 bodies have been pulled from the rubble of 200 destroyed building…

Pierre Palmade: French comic faces charges over drug-fuelled crash

Pierre Palmade faces charges after a head-on collision led to a woman losing he…

Valentine's Day: How fake dates help Indians find love and intimacy

From dating surrogates to relationship coaches, Indians are turning to new ways…

Scammers profit from Turkey-Syria earthquake

BBC News investigates the tactics used by scammers to make money when natural d…

Name a cockroach after your ex for Valentine's Day

A Texas zoo is naming the critters after former partners before they are fed to…

White House defends decision to shoot down flying objects

Questions remain over what the three objects shot down over North America this …

No aliens insists White House before ET joke about shot down objects

Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reassures the US population as questions rem…

Haiti gangs: Three churchgoers kidnapped after Mass

Gangs kidnapping people for ransom are targeting religious institutions amid sp…

Kenyan rice farmers battle quelea birds in Kisumu

Kenya wants to kill some six million quelea birds which have invaded rice field…

David Jolicoeur: Rapper and founding member of De La Soul dies

David Jolicoeur went by the name Trugoy the Dove and was notably absent from la…

Israel legalises nine West Bank settlement outposts

The settlements are seen as illegal under international law, although Israel di…

DR Congo soldiers get death sentence for cowardice against M23 rebels

The seven men caused the death of two civilians as they fled M23 rebels in Nort…

Tiny creature unlocks life before the ice age

A cave in Canada has been declared a globally significant location to preserve …

Ukraine war: Russian soldier death rate highest since first week of war

Ukrainian data shows 824 Russians dying per day, and the UK says the trends are…

Quake-hit Turkey issues 113 building arrest warrants

Before the quake, there were amnesties for contractors who swerved regulations.…

The boxer who fled Iran seeking the freedom to fight

Exiled after competing in France while failing to wear a hijab, Sadaf Khadem sa…

Grieving a daughter's Covid death in Wuhan - while being surveilled

Yang Min has demanded "justice" for her daughter, who died of Covid i…

US aircraft shoots down new airborne object over Canada

It comes after the US shot down an aerial object off the coast of Alaska on Fri…

Turkey earthquake rescue: How two sisters were saved from the rubble

The BBC witnesses the hours-long rescue of Merve and Irem from a collapsed apar…

Cuban exodus: 'I just don't see a future here for me'

Many Cubans see emigration as their only chance to fulfil their dreams of achie…

Kerala transgender couple's 'tears of joy' as baby born early

Zahad and Ziya, whose pregnancy photos made headlines, say their baby is fine a…

Florida expands governor's power to move migrants

Democrats says the relocations are "human trafficking", but Republica…

Inside Aleppo: BBC sees devastation after quake

The BBC is one of the first international outlets to report from the historic S…

Fighter jets for Ukraine: The challenges of giving warplanes to Kyiv

Ukraine wants Western jets to help fight Russia, but using them effectively cou…

US congresswoman throws hot coffee at lift attacker

The shocking attack on Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig does not appear to be pol…

Africa's week in pictures: 3-9 February 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. from BBC News - …

Amsterdam bans cannabis in its red light district

The city council introduces the new laws in a bid to reduce disruption by touri…

The moment SpaceX tests its powerful rocket system

With 33 engines, Starship will be the most powerful launcher in human history. …

Donald Trump back on Facebook and Instagram

The former US president's feeds, which have tens of millions of followers, …

Alec Baldwin sued by Halyna Hutchins' family over Rust film

The family of Halyna Hutchins, who died in the October 2021 shooting, have file…

Chile wildfires threaten animals

An emergency clinic was set up in Santa Juana to treat some of the animals. f…

Droughts leave cargo riverboats high and dry

Falling river levels are affecting the use of cargo riverboats around the world…

Nigeria election 2023 in Katsina: 'You let kidnappers take me, now you want my vote'

Kidnapping gangs have spread terror across Nigeria - how will this affect this …

Ramcharitmanas: The Hindu epic poem causing a political storm in India

The famous 16th-Century poem Ramcharitmanas has become a battle ground over cla…

State of the Union 2023: Biden urges Congress to finish economic fight-back

The president's State of the Union speech called for unity, but he was heck…

State of the Union: How Brandon Tsay is shouldering the spotlight

Brandon Tsay disarmed a gunman. The president praised him during Tuesday's …

A secret room that saved this girl's life

Behind the sale of a masterpiece painting is the story of a Jewish girl's e…

India paper leaks: Cheating plagues India jobs coveted by millions

Cheating in exams is common in India, where students go to great lengths to lan…

Relics of zero-Covid dot China as life moves on

The country amassed zero-Covid infrastructure - now much of it is being dismant…

New Zealand pilot taken hostage by separatists in Indonesia

Separatists say they will execute the man unless Jakarta negotiates over the in…

Boeing: Plane maker plans to cut 2,000 office jobs this year

The firm will outsource about a third of the roles to India as it focuses on en…

Anthony Lowe: New video released in police killing of double amputee

Police also released audio of an emergency call by a man who was allegedly stab…

Turkey quake: Heavy rain hampers rescue efforts

At least 3,500 people are confirmed dead in the quake that struck northern Syri…

When a Canadian weather balloon went rogue

A stray research balloon survived 1,000 rounds of ammunition from fighter jets …

Following the State of the Union speech is no easy task

Politicians tasked with speaking after the president's grandiose appearance…

South Africa's power cuts hit vineyards: No power, no pinot

The country's worst-ever energy crisis lead to fears for South Africa's…

Grammy Awards 2023: Beyoncé becomes the biggest winner in history

With her latest award, the star becomes the most celebrated artist in the cerem…

Strong earthquake hits south-eastern Turkey

A strong earthquake rocks Gaziantep in south-eastern Turkey near the Syrian bor…

Inside the centre dedicated to combating unseen war threats

Frank Gardner visits the Helsinki centre where a joint EU-Nato team is focused …

Grammys 2023: Red carpet fashion in pictures

All the looks from music's biggest stars at the Grammy Awards in Los Angele…

Bageshwar Dham Sarkar: The Indian guru making headlines over 'miracle' cures

Bageshwar Dham Sarkar's supporters claim he has divine powers, can heal the…

Grammys: Viola Davis joins exclusive winners' club

The star is only the 18th person to win each of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony…

Wealthy UK family to apologise in Grenada over slave-owning past

The Trevelyan family, who owned more than 1,000 African slaves in the 19th Cent…

'Now I deliver food, but once I played football for my country'

Poulami Adhikari played in India's under-16 team, but had to stop when her …

Turkey elections: Biggest test for Erdogan amid cost of living crisis

Rampant inflation is a key issue for voters as Turkey’s President Erdogan faces…

Andrew Tate: Inside the Romanian town where brothers' empire began

"Arrogant", "discreet" - Lucy Williamson visits the apartme…

Giant wave overturns yacht during dramatic US rescue

Video shows the vessel capsizing in rough Pacific seas as the man on board is r…

Luxury rehab centres now offer therapy for 'crypto addiction'

Luxury rehab centres address the life-consuming nature of crypto trading, but s…

China balloon: US going to take care of it, says Joe Biden

The president faces pressure to shoot down the craft, but China denies it is be…

Canadian teen wins $48m lotto jackpot on first try

Sensible Juliette Lamour, 18, immediately turned to a financial planner, or Dad…

Jafar Panahi: Prominent Iranian film director leaves jail

Award-winning film maker Jafar Panahi was seen hugging supporters after leaving…

Two suspects arrested in California 'cartel-style' murder

One suspect in the murder of six family members is taken into custody after a s…

Musk found not guilty of fraud over Tesla tweet

Tesla boss Elon Musk is cleared of fraud charges over a tweet about taking the …

The US-China spy balloon row in under a minute

BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera explains what it's all about. fr…

Andrew Tate: Influencer threatened workers with violence, victim claims

The alleged victim claims Andrew Tate forced workers to raise €10,000 a month o…

China balloon: Could it have been blown off course as Beijing claims?

Wind speed and weather data has been used to track its possible path. from BB…

International Garden Photographer of the Year competition 2023

The winning images of this year's International Garden Photographer of the …

40 countries 'could boycott 2024 Olympics'

Poland sports minister Kamil Bortniczuk says up to 40 countries could boycott t…

Argentina unveils new 2,000-peso banknote as inflation bites

It is not clear when the new 2,000-peso note will enter circulation, Argentina&…

Punxsutawney Phil is not the only furry forecaster

Punxatawney Phil may be the star of Groundhog Day, but US towns have many other…

Can Sri Lanka trade its way back to prosperity?

Ben Chu, Newsnight's economic editor, takes a closer look at the country…

Why lifting Tanzania's opposition ban suits President Samia

How democracy is faring as President Samia dismantles some of her predecessor&#…

US seeks deal on Philippines bases to complete arc around China

The US wants to expand access to military bases in the Philippines facing the S…

Panchayat: The rural drama that became India's most-loved show

Panchayat centres around a young man from a city who is forced to take up a job…

Vienna murders: Four guilty of helping jihadist in terror attack

The killer went on the rampage in November 2020, killing four and wounding many…

Ukraine war: Russia planning 24 February offensive, Ukrainian defence minister says

Ukraine's defence minister says Russia has amassed some 500,000 men for an …

Nikki Haley poised to enter 2024 presidential race

The former UN ambassador will reportedly announce a presidential run at an even…

Myanmar: Air strikes have become a deadly new tactic in the civil war

The regime increasingly uses air strikes to crush resistance that emerged after…

Migrant protest at New York hotel highlights growing issue

Some people sheltering at a Manhattan hotel refuse to move to a different facil…

Alec Baldwin was 'on phone' during Rust firearms training

Prosecutors accuse the actor of many "extremely reckless acts" as he …

Auckland weather: Flood-hit region suffers more heavy rain

Only days after deadly floods killed four in Auckland, severe weather once agai…

Pakistan mosque blast: What is behind the deadly attack?

Police on the frontline believe they were targeted to demoralise them after mil…

Floating pirate-themed restaurant sinks off Thailand coast

Eyewitnesses reported the vessel slowly sinking in rough water in Pattaya Bay. …

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