Afghan interpreters fear families 'forgotten' by Canada

Former interpreters say their families face major bureaucratic hurdles in effort to reach Canada.

Defecting online: How Myanmar’s soldiers are deserting the army

An underground network armed with Facebook and Telegram accounts is helping those who want to leave.

Ghana's e-levy adds 1.5% tax to electronic payments

A new e-levy of 1.5% on all electronic payments comes into force despite widespread opposition.

Asylum in Denmark: Is the country guilty of double standards?

While Ukrainians are being welcomed in their thousands, the government is trying to reduce the number of non-European refugees.

Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano: Charting the remarkable story of the rise of women's boxing

Women's boxing was banned in England for 116 years. This weekend, Katie Taylor will headline at Madison Square Garden. This is the story of the sport's rise - and one woman who made all the difference.

Mariupol civilians leave besieged Azovstal steelworks

Despite an order from Vladimir Putin to completely seal off the area, 20 civilians escape Azovstal.

Sri Lanka hikes price of medicines 40% amid economic crisis

Prices rise 40% as an economic crisis bites, leaving some Sri Lankans cutting short treatments.

Child hepatitis cases falsely linked to Covid vaccine

None of the affected children in the UK had been vaccinated because they were too young to be eligible.

'Rise in Muslim families' seeking Ramadan food help

Some Muslims have been struggling to afford food to break their fasts amid the soaring cost of living.

Week in pictures: 23 - 29 April 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

James Corden: How his viral success divided the internet

The host is credited with reinventing late night US TV but also courted controversy - so what's next?

The impact of miscarriage on families around the world

The grief is universal, but the care women receive during pregnancy loss can depend on where they live.

Clearing bombs with their hands: The bomb disposal unit saving a city

The city of Mykolaiv is being shelled almost daily. But the attacks themselves aren’t the only threat because the pieces of artillery left behind can be just as fatal.

Dexter Jackson: How it feels to be pardoned by the US president

Dexter Jackson knew he had "a one in a million chance" of being pardoned - but "never lost faith".

Jixian Wang: The Chinese vlogger broadcasting the Ukraine war

Based in Odesa, Jixian Wang hopes to show the reality of the Ukraine war to Chinese people.

US Army replaces cake it stole from Italian girl in 1945

Meri Mion was 13 when US soldiers, fighting Germans nearby, snatched the cake from a windowsill in Italy.

Canada removes ban on blood donations from gay men

Men who have sex with men will no longer be required to be celibate for three months before donating.

James Corden leaving Late Late Show after eight years

The British comedian and actor turned talk show host announced the decision on Thursday.

The children surviving Ukraine’s war without their parents

Eleven-year-old Angelina is one of many children who were forced to flee hundreds of miles from their homes on Ukraine's front line.

Ukraine round-up: UN visit and a Russian roubles row

Blasts hit Kyiv while the UN chief is in the city, and there's a dispute over who is buying gas from Russia.

What Singapore's move to legalise egg freezing says about its society

Singapore is set to lift a ban on egg freezing, but only married couples will be able to access their eggs.

Viewpoint: The privilege of being the child of immigrants

Maher Mezahi reflects on moving between his two "home countries" - Algeria and Canada.

Do you want to find out how much your colleagues earn?

Driven by demand from their staff a growing number of companies are introducing transparency on pay.

The deadly accordion wars of Lesotho

Rivalry between stars of Famo, a popular style of music in Lesotho, has sparked years of gang warfare.

Ukrainians flock to get patriotic tattoos

People headed to the front line, and their supporters, are having the country's war with Russia memorialise.

Nigeria's Kaduna train attack: New photos bring relief and pain

Pictures show 62 people allegedly being held captive after an attack on a high-speed rail link.

Nigeria's illegal oil refineries: Dirty, dangerous, lucrative

A look into the murky business of the stolen oil, days after a deadly refining accident.

Unqualified Botox, filler and laser 'doctors' revealed in Egypt

A BBC News investigation has exposed serious flaws in the Egyptian beauty industry that are endangering lives and leaving women scarred for life.

Match for Peace tour: 'I have friends in Ukraine with guns now'

Ukrainian players from Dynamo Kyiv and Borussia Dortmund speak about being away from loved ones.

Ukraine war: Putin tells UN chief he hopes for 'positive result' in Ukraine talks

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is in Moscow for mediation talks with the Russian president.

Melissa Lucio: First Texas execution of Hispanic woman stayed

Melissa Lucio's execution was postponed amid new evidence after campaigning from celebrities like Kim Kardashian.

Ros Atkins on… Finland, Nato and Russia

Ros Atkins looks why Nato’s border with Russia looks likely to expand significantly, as both Finland and Sweden consider applying to join the alliance.

Why are Sudan's Janjaweed on the attack again in Darfur?

Two decades since the conflict began, deadly raids by Arab militia are becoming more frequent.

Will Taiwan's banks stay stuck in a '1980s' time warp?

How the pandemic may have jolted an old-fashioned banking industry to make changes.

Australia election: Why is there compulsory voting?

It is one of the only English-speaking nations to have mandatory voting, and people widely support it.

Ukraine: Facing the Russian Army on the frontline in Donbas

Ukrainian forces have been holding the line in Donbas since 2014, but what was sporadic fighting has now turned into a full-blown war.

Ukraine war: False TikTok videos draw millions of views

Misleading videos have been viewed by millions as it struggles to deal with so much false material.

SpaceX: Can meat be grown in space?

An experiment to find out has just finished on the International Space Station.

Macron defeats Le Pen and vows to unite divided France

He triumphs over his far-right rival and becomes the first president to win re-election in 20 years.

The Olympic hopeful turned bike-riding bank robber

When Tom Justice failed to make the Olympics he decided to use his cycling skills to rob banks instead.

Ethiopia's Lalibela struggles as war and Covid-19 keep tourists away

In the historic Ethiopian town of Lalibela, civil war and Covid-19 have left many without livelihoods.

France election: 'Many voted to build a barricade against the far-right', says Macron

After becoming the first French president re-elected in 20 years, Emmanuel Macron told supporters he was "the president of all."

The bombing survivor accused of being fake

The woman caught in a Chernihiv school blast had her story on Instagram targeted by pro-Kremlin accounts.

Rwanda genocide: 'I forgave my husband's killer - our children married'

The love story of a couple is being used to reconcile Rwandans 28 years after the genocide.

Cooma jail: Prison that was once 'world's only jail for gay men'

Set in one of the coldest and windiest small towns in Australia, Cooma prison holds a dark secret.

French vote as Macron aims to beat far-right Le Pen

After a divisive campaign, Marine Le Pen faces an uphill battle to defeat sitting President Macron.

Colombia election: How TikTok is defining the presidential race

The social media platform has become a battleground as candidates reach out to young voters.

Puducherry prison uses dance therapy to rehabilitate inmates

A prison in India's Puducherry is using dance therapy to help convicts deal with stress.

Ukraine war: How Russia replaces Ukrainian media with its own

In occupied areas of Ukraine, journalists have been assaulted and only pro-Russian news is available.

Mariupol: Videos appear to show dead civilians

Footage has emerged of more than 20 civilians lying dead along a main road in the city of Mariupol.

Earl and Countess of Wessex: Why Grenada wanted to talk to royals about slavery

As the Wessexes cancel their trip, there are demands for an apology from the royals for past abuses.

Art gets police escort out of Ukraine for exhibition

Ukraine showcases its culture at the prestigious arts festival, while protesting against the Russian invasion.

Mount Everest: Even world's highest peak not immune to the Ukraine war

Nepal's "icefall doctors" are readying routes - but will conflict in Europe mean fewer climbers?

French election: Macron and Le Pen trade taunts as campaigning ends

Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen make bitter attacks on each other ahead of Sunday's election.

Carlos Ghosn: Ex-Nissan boss says he wants a trial

The former car boss says he wants to clear his name after France issued an international warrant for his arrest.

Somalia: At least six killed in Mogadishu attack near beach

The attack reportedly happened near a beach in the capital, Mogadishu.

Marjorie Taylor Greene: I did not call for violent capitol insurrection

Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene is on trial for allegedly violating a Civil War era law.

Why Argentina is embracing cryptocurrency

The nation that has seen economic trauma is open to the possibility of alternative money like Bitcoin.

France election: What far-right leader Marine Le Pen said before… and now

Has Marine Le Pen's strong views on immigration, the EU and Nato shifted since the last election?

Have we seen peak Netflix?

The streaming giant is losing subscribers amid talk of adverts and a password sharing ban so have we seen peak Netflix?

Ukraine round-up: Putin backs off storming of Azovstal as Mariupol 'mass graves' found

Russia's president says the Azovstal steel plant must be sealed off, and satellite images suggest mass graves.

Juan Orlando Hernández: Honduran ex-leader extradited to US

Former President Juan Orlando Hernández is accused of involvement in a drug trafficking ring.

Mariupol: Satellite images suggest mass graves dug near besieged city

The satellite images suggest more than 200 bodies could be there, as Ukraine accuses Russian troops of mass killings.

KGF 2, RRR, Pushpa: The southern Indian films winning on Bollywood's turf

The recent theatrical success of movies like KGF 2 and RRR has revived a debate on the "pan-Indian" film.

Shanghai lockdown: Whole communities relocated in anti-Covid drive

One community faces relocation to quarantine facilities more than 100 miles (160km) away.

The young rebels fighting for democracy

The BBC gained rare access to Myanmar's jungle training camps where protesters are turned into soldiers.

Tesla profits soar as customers pay more

Elon Musk's Tesla has raised prices for its electric cars as it faces higher costs.

Johnny Depp faces questioning in case against ex-wife Amber Heard

The actor testified about his volatile marriage to Amber Heard ahead of cross examination by her lawyers.

Russia releases video of intercontinental ballistic missile launch

President Putin says the new Sarmat missile is food for thought for those who try to threaten Russia.

Ukraine war: Holocaust survivor aged 91 among Mariupol's civilian dead - reports

The woman reportedly died in a basement more than 80 years after surviving the city's Nazi occupiers.

French election: Far-right Le Pen's long quest for power in France

Marine Le Pen has taken France's National Rally to within touching distance of the presidency.

Why Koreans could soon become a year younger

The new government has proposed getting rid of the country's age systems, but experts are divided.

Shark Tank: India TV show proves entrepreneurship isn't just for rich

The business show featured 67 ideas on which investors spent more than 400m rupees.

Climate Change, Albinism and Me

Coco shares her experience of living with albinism in Nigeria.

Ukraine war: Kyiv's allies pledge more weapons to help win war

Western leaders pledge to send more artillery and other weapons as Russia launches a fresh offensive in eastern Ukraine.

French elections: EU apprehensive of Le Pen ahead of French run-off vote

A Marine Le Pen victory in France would send shockwaves across the European Union, writes Jessica Parker.

Why women vote for India PM Narendra Modi's BJP

India's PM is an alpha male who leads a patriarchal party - so what's the appeal?

Are there affordable ways to cut your heating bill?

Alternatives to gas and oil heating are becoming more popular but are still expensive.

Wayne Quilliam: Photographing the diversity of Aboriginal Australia

Australia has hundreds of Indigenous groups - and Wayne Quilliam is hoping to photograph them all.

White House hosts first Easter egg roll since pandemic

The Easter egg roll made its return to the White House's South Lawn on a rainy Monday.

Apple staff make bid for first union at a US store

Employees must get signatures from 30% of staff at New York's Grand Central Station for a union election.

Shanghai: China reports three dead in latest Covid outbreak

Official figures earlier said there had been no Covid-linked deaths in Shanghai since 2020.

Nigeria's Spider-Man fighting for a cleaner society

Jonathan Olakunle is fighting for a cleaner society in Osogbo, Nigeria.

Ukraine war: Germany's conundrum over its ties with Russia

Berlin now has some hard decisions to make following years of dialogue and co-operation with Moscow.

Captagon: Jordan's undeclared war against Syria drug traffickers

Soldiers have a shoot-to-kill policy to stop millions of Captagon pills being smuggled from Syria.

Mariupol ‘doesn’t exist anymore’, says Ukraine’s FM Dmytro Kuleba

Dmytro Kuleba told CBS’s Face the Nation Russian troops have “decided to raze the city to the ground".

Sri Lanka healthcare on verge of collapse in economic crisis

Doctors warn of catastrophe in Sri Lanka where medical supplies are running out in the financial crisis.

Ukraine round-up: Ukraine defies Mariupol deadline as Kharkiv shelled

Mariupol defenders ignore Russian calls to surrender, as Kharkiv and other cities face more shelling.

Ukraine war: Mariupol defenders will fight to the end says PM

PM Denys Shmyhal says the city has not fallen to Russian forces because of the determined defence.

Climate change: 'We're making wine in Norway'

Vineyards are moving further north, but new winemakers say they struggle to be taken seriously.

Nigeria's Chibok girls: Why was this former captive treated differently?

Hassana Adamu speaks to the BBC about feeling neglected on the eighth anniversary of the kidnappings.

Invictus Games: Prince Harry and Meghan join opening ceremony in the Netherlands

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not been on this side of the Atlantic together since 2020.

Ukraine war scams: Cybercriminals stole my identity

Scammers are using emotionally charged tricks in a bid to steal online donations.

UK's Rwanda refugee plan against nature of God, says archbishop

There are "serious ethical questions" over sending migrants to east Africa, the Archbishop of Canterbury will say.

Russian warship: Moskva crew 'shown for first time since sinking'

Russia's defence ministry releases a video purportedly showing the crew of the Moskva in Sevastopol.

Sanctioned Russian oligarchs linked to £800m worth of UK property

A dozen sanctioned Russians are linked to an estimated £800m worth of property in the UK, BBC analysis reveals.

Ukraine round-up: Russia sends warning to US

Russia attacks Kyiv factory and warns of consequences if US keeps arming Ukraine.

Covid China: Elderly deaths contradict Shanghai figures

Official figures claim there have been no Covid deaths in the current outbreak.

Chernihiv is silent, after having been under constant attack from Russian forces

The Ukrainian city of Chernihiv was under constant attack until suddenly Russian forces withdrew.

Ukraine war: Minesweeping dog helps clear Chernihiv of Russian explosives

Patron, a Jack Russell, has so far helped to remove hundreds of explosive devices.

Arizona man arrested after dogs, cats and snakes found in home freezer

Police say photos of the frozen dogs, lizards, snakes and other animals are too graphic to release.

Twitter's board readies against hostile takeover

The so-called "poison pill" measure is in response to Elon Musk's $43 million cash buyout offer.

Ukraine's battle for control of its skies

A Ukrainian air defence officer tells the BBC: "Whoever dominates the air wins the war."

Brazil: Wild animals take to the streets in Rio de Janeiro

Videos of caimans and other wild animals in streets and houses are frequently surfacing in the city.

Shanghai lockdown: How Covid tests China's 'Great Firewall'

Videos appearing to show people suffering in Shanghai's lockdown have gone viral, stretching censors.

Depp and Heard marriage ended in 'mutual abuse', says therapist

A psychotherapist tells the court of a volatile dynamic between the couple during therapy sessions.

Ukraine round up: Flagship Russian warship sinks

Russia's flagship Black Sea missile cruiser has sunk, while President Zelensky sits down with the BBC.

Brazil's indigenous communities fear mining threat over war in Ukraine

President Bolsonaro says the invasion of Ukraine presents an opportunity to mine Amazon territories.

How we verify social media posts from the war in Ukraine

How we verify social media posts from the war in Ukraine

Durban floods: 'I got no house, I got nothing'

Volunteers in Durban are searching for trapped locals after the worst floods the coast has seen in decades.

Nasa scientists spy 'largest ever comet'

It's 85 miles wide, which is larger than the US state of Rhode Island. And it's coming this way.

Police arrest suspect in New York subway shooting 'without incident'

'We got him,' says New York  mayor following massive manhunt in wake of Tuesday morning shooting. 

South Africa's Durban floods: At least 45 die as rain and mudslides cause havoc

People stand on rooftops awaiting rescue after flooding along Durban's coast kills at least 45.

How facial recognition is identifying the dead in Ukraine

A controversial facial recognition platform has been used more than 1,000 times by Ukrainian officials.

How posh British schools are branching out in Asia

A growing number of leading British public schools are opening campuses in the region.

Criminal Procedure Identification Bill raises fears of surveillance in India

Critics worry about increased surveillance by law enforcement agencies under its expanded scope.

Why Nigeria's historic dye pits in Kano risk closure

They once dressed "the blue men of the desert", but modern tastes and insecurity could spell their end.

Zika virus may be one step away from explosive outbreak

Scientists say we should be on alert for variants which could start another major outbreak.

27-year-old refugee Ludmyla Chyrkova is heading home

27-year-old Ludmyla Chyrkova struggled with her decision since leaving on the second day of the war.

Ukraine: Our parents wouldn’t leave Bucha, then Russia moved in

Sisters Lesia and Galya lost touch with their parents, who did not want to flee their hometown, Bucha.

The Ukrainian bride who fled to India from Kyiv with a coffee machine

Anna Horodetska fled to India from Kyiv, with just a couple of T-shirts and a coffee machine.

Brittney Griner: White House tight-lipped on missing WNBA star

Phoenix Mercury centre Brittney Griner has reportedly been detained in Russia since February.

Ukraine conflict: 'Russian soldiers raped me and killed my husband'

The BBC has uncovered first-hand evidence of Russian soldiers raping and killing civilians in a village west of Kyiv.

Ukraine war: Desperate mother writes details on toddler's back

Sasha Makoviy wrote the details on her daughter's skin in case her family was killed fleeing Kyiv.

Britney Spears says she is pregnant after conservatorship ends

The singer, 40, also says she has previously suffered perinatal depression.

Ukraine round-up: Austria pessimistic after Putin talks

Russia warns two Nordic nations against Nato membership, and the Austrian chancellor meets Putin in Moscow.

Could Marine Le Pen win the French elections?

Marine Le Pen will go head-to-head with President Macron in an election run off in a fortnight.

Elon Musk will now not join Twitter's board, CEO says

The Tesla boss was due to join the social media platform's board after buying a 9.2% stake in the firm.

French elections: Macron and Le Pen to fight for presidency

Emmanuel Macron wins the first round, but the run-off against his far-right rival may be far closer.

France election: This time it won’t be a walkover for Macron

Emmanuel Macron will face a run-off against Marine Le Pen, in what is far from a done deal.

Falklands War: 'The UK is still usurping our land'

Argentina's president has said he will keep fighting for control of the islands, also known as the Malvinas.

French election: Macron pledges to create united France

Emmanuel Macron says he will unite "all the different convictions and beliefs" if re-elected.

Chernihiv: Are these Russia's weapons of war?

Analysis of three attacks in the city of Chernihiv may offer clues about Putin's tactics in Ukraine.

Ukraine: Three ways this war could escalate and drag Nato in

How exactly could this conflict escalate into a wider pan-European conflict that drags in Nato?

Mozambique Palma terror attack: 'I can't go back'

After a brazen jihadist siege a year ago, Mozambique's fledgling gas industry remains on hold.

López Obrador: What's behind Mexican leader's recall referendum?

The unprecedented mid-term referendum was called not by the opposition but the president himself.

Saniya Mistri: The hijab-wearing teen rapper breaking stereotypes

Saniya Mistri's powerful rap songs call out the glaring inequalities in her city, Mumbai.

Ukraine war: Disbelief and horror after Krematorsk train station attack

The people of Krematorsk are coming to terms with a strike on a train station that killed more than 50.

Imran Khan ousted from power as he loses key vote

The former cricket star loses a no-confidence vote 13 hours after his party tried to delay it.

Ukraine will rise again - PM Boris Johnson

The UK prime minister held talks in Kyiv with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Week in pictures: 2 - 8 April 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

Ukraine war: The school that helped fleeing musicians find safety

A group of young musicians from Kharkiv and Odesa have found new homes in Denmark.

Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years over slap

The Academy voted on Friday to sanction Smith after he slapped Chris Rock at the awards show.

Biting 'unruly passengers' hit with largest-ever US fines

Two women are facing steep fines for allegedly biting crew members and passengers on domestic flights.

China Covid pandemic: Xi hails response as Shanghai hits record

The Chinese leader's comments come as infections rise and residents complain of food shortages.

Zelensky: 'We are defending the right to live'

In a CBS interview, Ukraine's President Zelensky speaks about the war and what he saw in Bucha.

First black woman on US Supreme Court: 'We've made it'

Newly confirmed US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on her remarkable journey.

Gretchen Whitmer: Partial verdict in Michigan governor kidnap case

Jurors acquitted two of the defendants and failed to reach a verdict on two others.

Meat ban in Delhi: What the battle to define India as vegetarian misses

India’s varied and complex cuisine celebrates meat just as much as vegetables.

NY attorney general seeks to hold Donald Trump in contempt of court

New York's top lawyer says Donald Trump has not submitted files to a Trump Organization probe.

'I want my film to show that queer South Asians are thriving'

Queer Parivaar explores love, sexuality and gender identity among South Asian families.

French winemakers fan flames to save 2022 crop

Sudden and sharp frosts in France this week are threatening this year's vintage.

Ketanji Brown Jackson: US Senate votes to confirm judge to top court

The historic vote means Judge Jackson will be the first black female justice to serve on the court.

Shock result in particle experiment could spark physics revolution

Scientists find a sub-atomic particle's mass is at odds with one a theory underpinning modern physics.

Ukraine War: Veterans prepare for battle in occupied Luhansk

As Russia redirects its attack towards Luhansk, Ukraine's most experienced troops face encirclement.

Donbas: Ukraine tells residents in the east to evacuate

Thousands are already fleeing the region, which is Russia's next target after failing in the north.

What sanctions are being imposed on Russia over Ukraine invasion?

Western nations have imposed severe sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Bafta Games Awards 2022: 'Plucky underdogs' go up against hit titles

Hit titles go up against games made by four people during the pandemic "because they were bored".

Helmut Sonneberg: A spellbinder's story of survival, no longer kept secret

Helmut Sonneberg is a Holocaust survivor who for years did not speak of its horrors. His football club encouraged him to bear witness.

Black Coffee - the South African DJ who made history at the Grammys

The Grammy-award winner speaks to the BBC about the joy of his win and desire to never be pigeon-holed.

The hunt for superyachts of sanctioned Russian oligarchs

Wealthy Russians sanctioned by the US, EU and UK are having to find places they can keep their assets safe.

Ukraine's dream of a Eurovision win

Kalush Orchestra are the bookies’ favourites to win the competition in Turin next month.

Ed Sheeran hits out at culture of 'baseless' copyright claims after court victory

The singer says pop stars are easy targets in what has become a "really damaging" culture in music.

Lebanon's economic crash leaves prisoners forgotten with little medical care

Lebanon's economic crash leaves prisons overcrowded and without medical care, while relatives can't afford to visit.

Mother ‘begged for life' of IS hostage, court hears

Emotions ran high as the family of an aid worker killed by IS cell testify at a federal US trial.

Ivanka Trump to testify to Capitol riot committee

The ex-president's daughter will testify days after her husband and fellow aide also spoke to Congress.

Cardi B wins order forcing YouTuber to remove defamatory videos

A judge has ordered Latasha Kebe, known as Tasha K, to to delete and never repost defamatory videos.

War in Ukraine: 'I saw a Russian soldier shoot my father dead in Bucha'

The teenager's account adds to growing evidence of atrocities allegedly committed by Russian soldiers in Bucha.

Ukraine war: International outrage grows over civilian killings in Bucha

Joe Biden calls for Vladimir Putin to be tried for war crimes for atrocities in Ukraine.

Timed Teaser: Who won the Grammy Awards record of the year?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

Ukraine war: Rescuing vulnerable children from the front line

A BBC crew follows an ambulance team as medics evacuate 12 children from the city of Sumy.

Village head and family killed by Russia - Ukraine

The BBC sees further evidence of alleged atrocities in areas recently occupied by Russia.

Curious owl inspects TV weather station camera

The camera in Great Falls, Montana, captured the moment the bird peeked into its lens.

Sacramento shooting: One arrest made after six shot dead

Police are still searching for other suspects in the worst US mass shooting of 2022 so far.

Hungary election: Nationalist PM Viktor Orban claims victory

Viktor Orban says he has won Hungary's election, and criticises Ukraine's president in his speech.

Ukraine war: The women sharing their memories of Ukraine before the war

Four women who shared viral videos of Ukraine before the war speak to the BBC about those memories.

Rogue pastors, fake miracles and murder

Across Africa, extreme Christianity is threatening the faith of many.

Ukraine war: The popular politician who escaped a targeted missile strike

The social media-friendly Ukrainian governor Vitaliy Kim overslept while his office was destroyed.

EasyJet cancels 100 flights due to Covid absences

The airline cancels scores of flights as UK airports also struggle with high levels of staff sickness.

Sri Lanka's cabinet ministers resign as crisis protesters defy curfew

The resignations come as protesters faced off with police over rising living costs.

Sri Lanka: Tear gas and water cannon used in Kandy

Protesters were mostly students, angry with their government's handling of the country's economy.

War in Ukraine: Evidence grows of civilian killings in Bucha

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen reports on the growing evidence of civilian killings in Bucha, near Kyiv. His report contains some distressing images.

Ukrainian refugee with Royal College of Music scholarship in visa limbo

Nadiia Chaichenko and her family fled their home in Kharkiv at the start of the war.

The handshake in space that brought hope to the world

What happened when US astronauts met USSR cosmonauts in space

Search under way in English Channel for missing small plane

A P-28 plane goes missing on a journey from Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, to Le Touquet, France.

Sarah Palin announces US Congress bid

The fiery former vice presidential candidate wants to represent Alaska in the House of Representatives.

Imran Khan: Support for Pakistan PM despite likely defeat

Pakistan's prime minister remains a political force despite a likely defeat in a no-confidence vote.

War in Ukraine: Street in Bucha found strewn with dead bodies

A reporter entering Bucha, near Kyiv, counts at least 20 bodies of men, one with his hands tied.

China: Shanghai hospital struggles with Covid infections

Authorities have yet to announce Covid deaths, but hospital workers have described a dire situation.

Will Smith resigns from Oscars Academy over slap

The actor, who slapped comic Chris Rock, called his own actions "shocking, painful, and inexcusable".

Ghislaine Maxwell bid for retrial denied

A US judge upholds Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking conviction, denying her bid for a new trial.

Sri Lanka imposes state of emergency amid protests

Protestors are angry because of food, fuel and power shortages across the nation.

Lateral flow tests: Should I recycle the plastic?

Scientists say more could have been done to make lateral flow tests widely recyclable.

One mother's mission to ban 'vulgar' books

Challenges to books about sexual and racial identity have been common in US schools in the past. But the politicisation around them is new.

What we now know about long Covid

Why are so many people still living with long Covid after two years and are there any hopes for treatment?

Ukraine: Why the cartoon Masyanya was banned in Russia

Masyanya is a YouTube cartoon star in Russia, but her episode on the Ukraine war has been banned.