Russia-Ukraine tensions: Powers clash at UN Security Council

Moscow's mobilisation near Ukraine's border is the biggest in Europe in decades, the US says.

US east coast digs out from blizzard

Residents are cheerfully shovelling heaps of snow in sub-zero temperatures after a numbing nor'easter.

Family wants no contact with accused US IS member

Allison Fluke-Ekren is accused of leading an all-female IS unit in Syria and plotting attacks on US

Lunar New Year 2022: Millions start celebrating

This year marks the change from the year of the Ox to the year of the Tiger.

Joe Rogan: Four claims from his Spotify podcast fact-checked

The US broadcaster has been criticised for helping spread misinformation - we look at some of his claims.

Former Miss USA dead at 30

Attorney, TV personality and pageant winner Cheslie Kryst is believed to have taken her own life

Anne Frank's betrayal: Dutch publisher apologises for book

The book identifies a person who may have betrayed Anne Frank and her family to the Nazis.

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 isolation at an Indian zoo.

Tigray conflict: What do we know about drone strikes in Ethiopia?

There's concern about the use of armed drones, supplied by foreign governments, in Ethiopia.

Winter Olympics: How will the Covid bubbles work?

To combat the risk of Covid, a huge army of volunteers and security staff will help implement enormous, strict separation bubbles.

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

The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform.

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 biggest storm in years.

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

Truckers blocked streets around parliament in a second day of protests against a vaccine mandate.

Mason Greenwood: Man Utd player arrested over rape claim

Greater Manchester Police says a man in his 20s is being held following allegations on social media.

Beijing Olympics: Five things to know

Covid bubbles, artificial snow and human rights are making 2022's Winter Olympics hit the headlines.

DR Congo issues death sentences for murder of UN experts

Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp had been investigating abuses after clashes in the Kasai region.

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

Tom Brady, one of the greatest players in NFL history and the winner of seven Super Bowls, is set to retire aged 44.

Freedom Convoy: Why Canadian truckers are protesting in Ottawa

The 'Freedom Convoy' is protesting vaccine mandates but police are worried about fringe elements.

Russia: Military drill moved further from Irish shore

Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise.

Uganda's huge rolex sets Guinness world record

Guinness World Records has officially recognised the world's biggest rolex - but it's not a watch.

Peter Tatchell on his life-long fight for gay rights

Peter Tatchell's high-profile activism has seen him take on archbishops, presidents and boxers.

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

The group of friends from Kaduna borrowed smartphones from family members and made tripods out of wood.

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 Carole Baskin in 2020

Winter Olympics: Global sponsors quiet ahead of Beijing Games

A week before the Beijing Games start global partners are lying low amid a US-China diplomatic spat.

Former Nazi speaks in new BBC documentary

Hans Werk features in a new documentary about the last living generation of Germans in Hitler’s Third Reich.

Aldo Moro: Note announcing murdered Italy PM's abduction sold at auction

The note, which sold for €26,000, announced Aldo Moro's abduction by communist insurgents in 1978.

US Supreme Court: The women in the running to replace Stephen Breyer

A Washington DC federal judge and a California Supreme Court justice are considered top contenders.

Xiomara Castro: Honduras swears in its first female president

Xiomara Castro's arrival marks the end to the right-wing National Party's 12-year reign.

What is the quantum apocalypse and should we be scared?

Security experts say a quantum computing leap could crack open all our secrets - so should we worry?

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 democracy had seemed entrenched.

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

With access to the new Taliban government, Yalda Hakim travels back to Afghanistan to find out what the country is like under their rule.

Elon Musk SpaceX rocket on collision course with moon

Astronomers say that a rocket in space since 2015 is hurtling towards the moon where it will explode.

California firearms: City rules gun owners must have liability cover

In a US first, San Jose, California will make gun owners insure themselves against injury or accident.

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

Lawyers for the Duke of York, who denies allegations of sexual assault, write to a New York judge.

Russia Ukraine: US sends Moscow formal response over crisis

The secretary of state says he has offered Russia a serious diplomatic path but will help defend Ukraine.

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 of Aboriginal activism.

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 coach

Ukraine: US could sanction Putin if Russia invades, Biden says

The US president says he would consider personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine.

Covid: Netherlands to ease restrictions despite rising case numbers

Dutch hospitality venues, including bars and restaurants, have been closed since 18 December.

IS militants surrender as Kurdish-led forces surround Syria prison

But dozens remain holed up along with hundreds of children after six days of fierce fighting.

Turkey: Airport warehouse roof collapses in snowstorm

Heavy snowfall across parts of Turkey has caused an airport warehouse roof to collapse.

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 invasion.

Luxury cruise ship changes course to dodge seizure

Passengers on the Crystal Symphony were treated to an extra night due to a US arrest warrant.

Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium

Six people are reportedly killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside a stadium in Cameroon.

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

"I was looking for a missing email from someone, so I checked the spam folder," said winner Laura Spears.

Beijing takes to the ice as Winter Olympics approach

The BBC's Stephen McDonell spends a day on the ice with some local enthusiasts in Beijing.

How Covid disinformation has fuelled attacks on Czech doctors

Knowing how to deal with aggressive patients has become even more important during the pandemic.

Ros Atkins On... Ukraine tensions

As US troops are placed on high alert, Ros Atkins looks at the causes behind the tension on Ukraine's border.

George Floyd: Three ex-officers face civil rights trial

Federal prosecutors allege the former officers "wilfully deprived" George Floyd of his civil rights.

Biden to video call European allies over Ukraine

The US president will hold a secure call with leaders of the UK, France and Germany, among others.

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

Covid-19 vaccine mandates face stiff resistance in the US, where they are clashing with national ideals of personal freedom.

Gender-based violence: Kenya's 'hidden epidemic'

When the Covid pandemic hit Kenya, cases of gender-based violence exploded. Tom Odula investigates the trauma behind this ‘hidden epidemic’.

Mercedes Gleitze: Film celebrates first woman to swim English Channel

Mercedes Gleitze was the first woman to swim the English Channel, but she kept her fame and accomplishments hidden from her family.

How will Tonga's broken internet cable be mended?

What does its breakage tell us about the problems of getting coverage to remote areas?

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 make a documentary.

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 groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK.

Covid: Clashes at Belgium protest against restrictions

A rally sees violent exchanges in Brussels as tens of thousands marched against Covid restrictions.

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 Nazi propaganda.

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. Here are seven reasons why.

The aurora hunters who chase the Northern Lights

Meet the aurora hunters, people fascinated with the Northern Lights.

Sedef Kabas: Turkish journalist jailed for reciting proverb

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

Fundraiser, 83, buys then delivers ambulances across Europe

John Shackleton, who has been fundraising for more than 30 years, says his age won't stop him.

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 potential Kremlin candidate.

'Surreal' January wildfire shuts California highway

An unseasonal blaze rages in the Monterey County, forcing evacuations and the closure of Highway 1.

Jean-Jacques Savin: French adventurer dies crossing Atlantic Ocean

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

Afghan women taken from their homes after speaking out

The BBC searches for an Afghan woman removed from her home after protesting against Taliban rule.

Mother sues Meta and Snap over daughter's suicide

A Connecticut woman alleges her daughter's "extreme" addiction to social media led to her death.

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

Brian Laundrie admitted in a journal to killing Gabby Petito during a cross-country trip, says the FBI.

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

Reports suggest a deceased pensioner was "propped up by two men" who tried to claim his pension.

US comic Louie Anderson dies aged 68

The stand-up comedian appeared in films including Coming to America and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

Five slices of Meat Loaf: Iconic moments on the BBC

He'd do anything for fun... Watch our highlights from Meat Loaf's many BBC appearances over the decades.

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

President Biden is forced to respond after criticism of his comments about the tension in Ukraine.

Teen becomes youngest woman to fly solo around the world

Zara Rutherford, 19, has arrived back in Belgium after her five-month journey over 52 countries.

Rare twin elephants born in Kenya

Twins account for only 1% of elephant births, with the last known birth recorded in 2006.

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

The man and his wife claimed they were operating a "personal care home" in the dead-bolted basement.

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

The French fashion house pays tribute to its late artistic director during Paris Fashion Week.

Jozef Puska, 31, charged with murder of Ashling Murphy

A man appears at a special court in the Republic of Ireland charged with the murder of Ashling Murphy.

Ten DR Congo prisoners sentenced for mass rapes in jail

Some female inmates fell pregnant and contracted sexually transmitted infections after 2020 assaults.

Robert Anderson: University of Michigan reaches sex abuse settlement

Over 1,000 ex-University of Michigan students say they were abused by sports doctor Robert Anderson.

Robinho: Brazilian footballer loses final appeal against rape conviction

Brazilian footballer Robinho loses his final appeal against a conviction for taking part in the gang rape of a woman in Milan in 2013.

Top Florida health official on leave over support for vaccination

The state is investigating if Dr Raul Pino violated state law by urging his employees to get jabbed.

Winter Olympics: Snowboard company Burton defends working in Xinjiang

Watch as Burton China's chief executive is quizzed on operating in the troubled region.

The women put on sale on Clubhouse for their views

The women say right-wing trolls in India targeted them for criticising Narendra Modi and his government.

Nigeria shoot-to-kill order issued over jail breaks

It follows a wave of prison breaks over the past year in which more than 5,000 inmates have escaped.

Texas synagogue siege: Teens held in UK released without charge

Greater Manchester Police say the pair, who were detained in south Manchester, have not been charged.

Mobile firms agree another 5G delay at US airports

Airlines have pushed for postponement, saying risks from 5G will force them to cancel flights.

Plastic crisis needs binding treaty, report says

Pollution from plastics is a global emergency in need of a robust UN treaty, according to a report.

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

Activists with anti-vax beliefs are taking "direct action" against hospitals and schools.

Collarwali: Remembering India’s ‘super mum’ tigress

Charismatic Collarwali played a key role in boosting tiger numbers and made her sanctuary famous.

How Nigeria succeeded in clipping Twitter's wings

Some fear that Twitter agreeing to new rules in Nigeria may encourage others to restrict social media.

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

North Korea is frequently the subject of news stories in Western media. But many stories are unfounded or blown out of proportion.

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 search themselves.

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 Russian invasion fears.

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 Europe editor Katya Adler.

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

China is helping Sri Lanka build a new city to rival global offshore centres. Who will it benefit?

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

A so-called "sachet economy" has emerged as high inflation makes everyday items too expensive for many.

What next for Djokovic after deportation?

Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia following the row over a vaccine exemption. What happens next for the Serb?

Pioneering US military pilot Charles McGee dies at 102

A member of the first all-black aviation unit, the Tuskegee Airmen, he flew more than 400 missions.

Covid vaccine: Your concerns answered

BBC Reality Check answers your vaccine concerns - from pregnancy fears to production speed.

Tsunami hits coasts after Tonga eruption

Strong waves cause panic in Peru and flooding in Fiji following the eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga.

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 heavy snow and ice.

Key moments: Dr Anthony Fauci and the pandemic

After a viral hot mic moment, here's how Fauci's frustration has been building for the last two years.

The inventor inspired by a near-death experience

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

Nino Cerruti: Italian fashion great dies aged 91

The celebrated designer and businessman once said: "I have always dressed the same person, myself."

Texas police respond to synagogue 'hostage' situation

Police are negotiating with a man who appears to have taken hostages at a synagogue in Colleyville.

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

Judges will hear the player's appeal against his visa being revoked on grounds of public interest.

Jovenel Moïse murder: Ex-senator arrested in Jamaica

John Joel Joseph has been arrested in Jamaica in connection with the death of Jovenel Moïse.

Kazakhstan: Who sparked deadly violence?

Authorities are blaming "armed extremists" for the clashes, in which dozens are thought to have been killed.

The woman who rowed solo across the Atlantic

Tori Murden McClure almost died when she tried to row the Atlantic solo, but she went back to sea.

Jailed 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli ordered to repay $64m

Martin Shkreli has also been barred from the US pharmaceutical industry for life.

Lisbon council fined for sharing protester details with foreign embassies

City Hall shared data of protesters demonstrating in front of embassies, including Russia's.

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

The case against Claus Hjort Frederiksen comes after an ex-intelligence chief faced similar charges.

Secret audio sheds light on dictator’s last hours

The BBC has obtained extraordinary recordings believed to be of phone calls made by Tunisian ex president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali as he flew out of the country in 2011.

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

Blockchain research firm Chainalysis says the value extracted from the hacks grew by 40% year-on-year.

Biden plans dealt crushing blow by fellow Democrats

A senator warns the president's strategy would worsen the "disease of division infecting our country".

China denies interfering in UK politics after MI5 alert

China says it has no need to "buy influence" after MI5 said an agent of the country infiltrated Parliament.

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

Experts fear that the festival in Prayagraj could turn into an infection hotspot in the coming days.

Discrimination and harassment haunt Sri Lanka's Muslims

Muslim activists say their community is facing a hostile environment after the 2019 Easter bombings.

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 areas near Ukraine.

'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-cities into STEM careers.

Dutch King Willem-Alexander retires coach amid slavery row

Critics say the carriage depicts an image that celebrates the Netherlands' slave-owning past.

South Africa minister tells schoolgirls to 'open books and close legs'

Phophi Ramathuba is criticised for comments she made attempting to encourage abstinence.

Novak Djokovic in Australian Open draw despite visa uncertainty

The defending champion is in the draw even though authorities are still deciding whether to deport him.

Afghanistan: 'Terrified' British Council teachers still in hiding

Afghan teachers employed by the British Council say they are still in hiding from the Taliban.

Syrian torture: German verdict on crimes against humanity

The trial of Anwar Raslan is the world's first criminal case over state-led torture in Syria.

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-girl group the Ronettes.

Nigeria lifts Twitter ban after seven months

A suspension imposed last June is reversed after the networking site agrees to open a local office.

A really simple guide to China-Taiwan relations

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

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 and crypto-artists.

The people using YouTube to pay for their French chateau

How chateaux owners are using advertising revenues from social media posts to earn a living.

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

New BBC documentary Why We Play uncovers some surprising benefits of play for the grown-ups.

Republican McConnell slams Biden voting rights speech as 'unpresidential'

President Joe Biden had criticised opponents to his election reforms in a fiery speech on Tuesday.

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, the lawsuit argued.

Virginia Giuffre: What we know about Prince Andrew's accuser

What we know about the woman who has accused the British royal of sexual assault.

Novak Djokovic: Mistake on Australia travel form was human error

The tennis star says his agent made a mistake while filling in a form before he travelled to Australia.

Can the 'Silver Fox' outwit Vladimir Putin?

Wendy Sherman, a former social worker-turned-top US diplomat, is helping lead the Russia talks.

Ukrainians wait as Russia faces off with the West

What Ukrainians think about the conflict threatening their country, as Russia and the West meet.

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 - and will he be back?

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

Six of Seychelles' most prominent citizens face charges amid a government crackdown on corruption.

How the soaring cost of living is hitting Sri Lankans hard

Rising food and fuel prices are making daily life tougher for many ordinary people in Sri Lanka.

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 week, state media reports.

The 52-year-search for a missing girl

On 12 January 1970, a British toddler disappeared from Fairy Meadow beach in NSW, Australia.

Biden calls for 'turning point' on election laws

The president warns of a "grave" threat to democracy, but Republicans say no such threat exists.

How old Ugandan negatives are bringing families back to life

The restored archive of a rural Ugandan photographer is helping people reconnect with their past.

Afghanistan's cold and bitter hunger

The UN has called for urgent aid as a million Afghan children are are at risk from severe malnourishment.

Novak Djokovic: How tennis player won visa row court case

Australia's legal defence collapsed on the evidence of the tennis player's treatment at the airport.

#NoSpendJanuary: Can it really be done?

Every year, the hashtag #nospendjanuary is seen on social media - but how literally do people take it?

Ros Atkins on… Novak Djokovic’s Australia visa victory

The world number one made it onto a tennis court in Melbourne, but he could still be deported.

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

Dramatic video shows the rescue, moments before collision, after a plane landed on train tracks.

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 cancellation of his Australian visa.

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 on tour, police say.

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

Years of ill-conceived farming practices have contributed to India's worsening air pollution.

Bronx fire: 'A horrific, painful moment ' says New York City Mayor Eric Adams

At least 19 people, including nine children, have died after a fire in the Bronx.

New York fire: At least 19 killed in apartment block blaze

There were nine children among the fatalities in the fire, which took hold on Sunday in the Bronx.

Scala dei Turchi: Sicily's famed cliffs streaked red by vandals

Sicily's Scala dei Turchi are visited by thousands of tourists every year.

Afghanistan: Baby lost in Kabul evacuation is reunited with family

The infant was lost after being handed to an American soldier at Kabul airport in August.

Pakistan snow: Hundreds rescued from vehicles in deadly blizzard

Tourists trapped by a blizzard for hours in freezing conditions are sheltering in the town of Murree.

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

Serbians in Belgrade have been giving their reactions to Novak Djokovic's vaccine exemption row.

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 twist and turn.

Covid: Thousands protest in France against proposed new vaccine pass

The protests are against a draft law which would in effect ban the unvaccinated from public areas.

At least five dead after Brazil cliff collapses on boats

Another 20 are missing after the cliff fell onto boats in a lake in the south-east of the country.

Basmah bint Saud: Saudi princess released from jail after almost three years

Princess Basma bint Saud and her daughter were held without charge for almost three years.

Marilyn Bergman: Oscar-winning lyricist dies at 93

Together with her husband, Bergman wrote songs for legends like Barbara Streisand and Fred Astaire.

How KFC in Kenya got fried over its chip shortage

Kenyans called for a KFC boycott after it was discovered that its fries were imported from Egypt.

Week in pictures: 1 - 7 January 2022

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

Ros Atkins on... the US Capitol riot anniversary

Simmering tensions remain one year on from unprecedented scenes in Washington DC.

Canada party flight 'idiots' fly home to face music

The group of over 100 travellers have been branded "barbarians" by Prime Minister Justine Trudeau.

Kazakhstan unrest: BBC witnesses apocalyptic scenes in main city

A BBC reporter sees the aftermath of protests and deadly violence in Kazakhstan's biggest city Almaty.

Denmark frees suspected pirates in dinghy in Gulf of Guinea

The suspects had been detained at sea in the Gulf of Guinea in November. A fourth remains in custody.

Novak Djokovic saga: Australia investigates visas of other tennis players

As Novak Djokovic faces possible deportation, the Australian Open draw is cast into more uncertainty.

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

The emergence of weaving machinery, and decreasing wages, have forced many Kashmiri women out of the industry.

Ros Atkins on... Djokovic in immigration detention

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the twists and turns of the row over the tennis star's cancelled visa.

Omicron should not be called mild, warns WHO

The WHO cautions that just like previous variants, Omicron is hospitalising and killing people.

Italy Covid: Bullet forces immunologist to get protection

Prof Antonella Viola is given police protection after threats are made against her and her family.

President's residence gutted as Kazakhstan clashes continue

Security forces in Kazakhstan say they have killed dozens of anti-government rioters in the main city, Almaty.

Peter Bogdanovich: The Last Picture Show director dies aged 82

The New York filmmaker was Oscar-nominated for his coming-of-age drama starring Cybill Shepherd.

China: Is it burdening poor countries with unsustainable debt?

China has become a big lender to poorer countries, and there's been criticism of its approach.

Novak Djokovic: Australia cancels top tennis player's visa

Australia's leader says "no one is above the rules" when it comes to the country's border policies.

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

Tensions flare over eastern Ukraine and European leaders fear being frozen out of US-Russia talks.

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, Ros Atkins looks at how we got here.

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 other jurors.

Grammy Awards 2022: Omicron postpones music's biggest night

A new date for the music industry celebration in Los Angeles will be announced soon, organisers say.

Kazakhstan unrest: Staff flee as protesters enter airport

Demonstrations sparked by rising fuel prices escalate, despite a state of emergency in some areas.

Philadelphia fire: Seven children among 13 dead in apartment blaze

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

Taiwan buys 20,000 bottles of Lithuania rum destined for China

Taiwan later urged locals to buy rum, posting recipes for rum-infused cocktails.

Omicron: Curfew in Delhi as India Covid cases surge

A weekend curfew is imposed and doctors' leave cancelled as the chief minister tests positive.

Novak Djokovic: Australian Open vaccine exemption ignites backlash

It is "appalling" that Novak Djokovic can enter the country for the Australian Open, locals say.

North Korea launches 'unidentified projectile' into sea

South Korean and Japanese officials spot Pyongyang's first launch in 2022, but details are unclear.

Snowbound in Virginia traffic for over 10 hours

One passenger's harrowing journey after heavy snowfall paralysed miles of highway in Virginia.

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 boy at her home.

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

The French president vows to make life difficult for the unjabbed, as MPs delay a bill on Covid passes.

Jovenel Moïse murder: US charges Colombian man over assassination

US authorities accuse an ex-military officer of involvement in the death of President Jovenel Moïse.

Kazakhstan unrest: State of emergency declared after fuel protests

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declares a two-week state of emergency including curbs on movement.

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 travellers and tourists alike.

Gandikota: The stunning Indian gorge that resembles the Grand Canyon

The Gandikota gorge in southern India is believed to be nearly 100,000 years old.

Canada reaches $31bn deal in indigenous child welfare case

The deal will end a lengthy legal battle over compensation between indigenous communities and Canada.

Paraguayan soldier killed by deer at presidential palace

The soldier was killed after approaching the deer inside the presidential gardens in the capital.

Sudan coup: Sudan forces fire tear gas at protesters

Security forces use tear gas to disperse crowds as demonstrators block roads with burning tyres.

Prosecutor drops Andrew Cuomo groping charge

Accuser is 'credible', district attorney says, but there is not enough evidence to move forward.

Winter Olympics: Behind the bubble in Beijing

Have a look at how Beijing is preparing for the Games - with a sealed off area to keep Covid out.

Silicon Valley's trial of the century

A look at the Theranos trial and the evidence that led to Elizabeth Holmes being found guilty of fraud.

Donald Trump's children refuse to testify in fraud inquiry

Donald Jr and Ivanka are being asked to give evidence to a civil investigation into the family business.

Nirvana's Nevermind cover art lawsuit dismissed

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

Djokovic gets Covid jab waiver for Australian Open

Novak Djokovic says he will defend his Australian Open title after receiving a medical exemption from having a Covid-19 vaccination.

South Africa's parliament building on fire again

One day after a fire at the parliament building in Cape Town, crews are tackling another blaze.

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

The pro-democracy news outlet's closure comes after police raided and arrested staff from Stand News.

Israeli photographer captures unique bird spoon image

Wildlife photographer Albert Keshet said it was one of the most amazing pictures he had ever taken.

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 meet its obligations.

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 humanitarian work.

Ex-Australia teen cricketer accuses team official of rape

Police are investigating allegations around the Australian under-19s team's 1985 tour in India.

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 "auctioning" them online.

EU plans to label gas and nuclear energy 'green' prompt row

A European Commission proposal says the two energy sources are key to a green transition.

Denmark to make domestic flights fossil fuel free by 2030

The PM wants domestic flights to go green, as part of ambitious national plans to cut emissions.

EU flag removed from Arc de Triomphe after right-wing outrage

The French government denies bowing to far-right pressure over the flag at the Arc de Triomphe.

Memorial: Russia’s civil rights group uncovering an uncomfortable past

Memorial, one of the oldest civil rights groups in Russia, was uncovering uncomfortable truths for the authorities.

Curry breaks own NBA three-pointer record

Stephen Curry breaks his own NBA record for three-pointers in consecutive games as he leads the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 win over the Utah Jazz.

Colorado wildfire: Three people reported missing and presumed dead

A local sheriff previously said it had been a miracle no one was reported missing or dead.

Lionel Messi: Paris St-Germain forward isolating after testing positive for Covid-19

Argentina forward Lionel Messi is one of four Paris St-Germain players to test positive for Covid-19.

In the footsteps of the women who escaped a Nazi death march

When Gwen Strauss' great-aunt revealed she had led nine women in an escape from a Nazi death march in 1945, Gwen decided to retrace their steps.

Letter from Africa: Africa plays on in 2022 without its great referee

Joseph Warungu looks at what is in store for the African continent this coming year.

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

The Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Women's Euros and the men's World Cup are just some of the big events taking place in 2022.

‘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?

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 protect the person.

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 building on Sunday morning.

Coronavirus pandemic: Antarctic outpost hit by Covid-19 outbreak

Two-thirds of staff at the station are infected but officials say the situation is not serious.

New Year's Eve fireworks kill and injure in Europe despite bans

Among three killed is a 12-year-old Dutch boy who was watching an adult set off a device.

Quiz: How well do you remember football in 2021?

Test your knowledge of football in 2021 by taking our quiz...

Desmond Tutu funeral: Anti-apartheid campaigner remembered in Cape Town

The anti-apartheid campaigner and Nobel Peace Prize winner died last Sunday, aged 90.

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 time to break the mould.

South Africa holds state funeral for Archbishop Desmond Tutu

The funeral for the anti-apartheid campaigner is taking place in St George's Cathedral in Cape Town.

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 marks 10 years in power.

India: At least 12 dead in New Year temple stampede

Pilgrims were visiting the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi to mark the new year when the tragedy unfolded.