Scorching heat fuels calls for worker protections

A punishing heat wave in parts of the US has claimed the lives of at least a dozen people.

Tamil Nadu: India nurse who delivered more than 10000 babies

Kathija Bibi recently retired after 33 years of illustrious service in India's Tamil Nadu state.

Florida murder suspect arrested after 40 years

Police say the suspect featured thrice on America's Most Wanted and used 13 aliases to evade arrest.

Greece boat disaster: Survivors blame Greek coastguard for tragedy

Survivors of the Greece boat disaster say an attempt by the Greek coastguard to tow the boat made it sink.

Kenya lorry crash: Dozens killed after truck loses control

A local police commander fears people may be trapped underneath the toppled-over vehicle.

Australia legalises psychedelics for mental health

Approved psychiatrists can now prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms for disorders like depression.

Clashes intensify on third night of French riots

Forty thousand police officers have been deployed as violent protests spread beyond Paris to major cities in France.

Cambodia PM leaves Facebook after posts ruled violent

Facebook parent Meta's oversight has recommended Hun Sen's suspension over an inflammatory video.

How this man helped prevent a revenge murder

Millions of dollars are going into community violence prevention. Will it work?

France shooting: Policeman charged over teen's traffic stop death

France is bracing for a third night of violence after 17-year-old Nahel M was shot dead by police.

Scot Peterson not guilty over Parkland school shooting response

Scot Peterson is found not guilty of 11 charges including child neglect and culpable negligence.

Netanyahu drops key part of Israel judicial overhaul plans

The PM says he will no longer seek to give parliament the power to overturn Supreme Court rulings.

Inside Virgin Atlantic's rocket plane to space

The 90-minute mission had paying passengers - from the Italian Air Force - for the first time.

Watch: Rioters hurl fireworks at police in France

Violent protests entered a second night in Paris, after a teenager was shot by police during a traffic stop.

France shooting: 77 arrested in violent protests over police killing of teenager

Anger is boiling over after police shot dead a 17-year-old who refused a traffic stop.

Osmanabad: The tortured Indian labourers who were kept as slaves

Chained, tortured and pushed to starvation, 12 labourers from India narrate their ordeal.

The Nigerian with a mission to see a bagpipe revival

Inspired by seeing a bagpipe player in his youth, Chukwu Oba Kalu wanted more Nigerians to play.

French HR murders: Gabriel Fortin sentenced to life in prison

Garbriel Fortin will spend up to 22 years in prison for the murder of three employment managers.

South Koreans become a year younger under new age-counting law

Seoul scraps a centuries-old age-counting system in favour of international standards.

When Miss World's arrival in India ignited protests

The competition is being held in India for the first time since 1996 - when it sparked uproar.

French police kill teen who refused traffic stop

A 17-year-old is shot dead near Paris in broad daylight after failing to obey traffic police.

Kramatorsk: Russian missile strike hits Ukrainian restaurants

At least two people have been killed and 22 injured after a missile strike on Ukraine's city Kramatorsk.

Wagner revolt: How many planes and people did Russia lose?

What we know about the Russian equipment and troops lost during the recent uprising.

Belarus leader welcomes Wagner boss Prigozhin into exile

Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a Russian mutiny, arrives in Belarus and his men are offered a military base.

Louisiana electoral map: Supreme Court boosts black voters in gerrymandering case

A Louisiana congressional map provoked a legal challenge arguing black voting power was being diluted.

Syria: New Captagon drug trade link to top officials found

Evidence shows members of the president's family and armed forces are involved in the Captagon trade.

Organ harvesting: Trafficked for his kidney and now forced into hiding

The inside story of the Nigerian market trader whose case exposed illegal organ removal in the UK.

Vladimir Putin says Wagner mutiny leaders will be 'brought to justice'

The Russian president said decisions were made during the rebellion to avoid bloodshed.

Honduras brings in curfews after night of violence

A night of violence sees at least 20 people murdered in attacks said to be linked to drug-trafficking.

Twitter hack: Joseph O'Connor jailed for celebrity cyber attack

Joseph O'Connor, 24, targeted some of the most popular accounts as part of a Bitcoin scam.

Cheers! Can AI help drinkers buy a better bottle of wine?

Wine recommendation apps are now using AI to help better match people with a bottle they will like.

Steve Rosenberg: Instability ratchets up pressure on Putin

Vladimir Putin's mixed messages on the Wagner mutiny have been raising eyebrows and changing perceptions of him.

Ros Atkins on... five impacts of the Wagner mutiny

The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what the consequences are of the failed Wagner mutiny.

Fentanyl: More people injecting drugs worldwide says UN

Nearly 40 million people now suffer from drug-related disorders, says a report on the illegal trade.

Zimbabwe's obsession with Animal Farm as novel gets Shona translation

George Orwell's satirical novel has such resonance it has been translated into the local Shona language.

Wagner chief's 24 hours of chaos in Russia

Wagner's mercenary boss threatened an armed rebellion but pulled back from marching on Moscow.

The Ashes 2023: England's Tammy Beaumont hits record 208 but Australia build lead in one-off Test

Australia take control of the one-off Ashes Test at Trent Bridge despite Tammy Beaumont's record-breaking 208 for England.

Four ways the end of Roe v Wade has changed America

After a Supreme Court ruling, many states banned abortion - but now more Americans want it kept legal.

Intelligence report says US split on Covid-19 origins

A declassified report finds no direct evidence the virus came from a lab, but adds it can't be ruled out.

Sierra Leone election: Tense poll amid fears of violence

The president and diplomats have called for calm amid a rise in violent incidents in the vote's run-up.

Glastonbury kicks off the weekend... in 90 seconds

Festival-goers party in the sun as Foo Fighters, Texas and more fill Worthy Farm with Friday fun.

Wagner mercenary boss says Russia bombed his troops

Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed a 'huge number' of his fighters had been killed in the strike.

Greece ignored offer to monitor migrant boat says EU border agency

Officials are said to have ignored an offer to send a plane to monitor the boat that later sank.

Titanic sub search: US Navy detected implosion-like sounds days ago

The US Coast Guard are said to have used the information to narrow the search area.

How the story of the Titan sub unfolded... in 90 seconds

After days searching for the missing OceanGate submersible, officials announced a tragic discovery on Thursday.

Titan sub: 'The only solace is that they didn't suffer for days' - David Mearns

Underwater search expert David Mearns reflects on the loss of five people aboard the Titan submersible.

What sub debris has been found and what does it mean?

The BBC's Jonathan Amos evaluates reports that parts of the Titan submersible have been found deep at sea.

Manipur: Fears grow over Indian state on brink of civil war

Manipur faces the darkest chapter in its modern history and could be engulfed by ethnic violence.

She helped kill Roe v Wade - what does she want now?

Kristin Hawkins has relentlessly pursued one goal - to make abortion unthinkable and unavailable.

RFK Jr wasn't campaigning as an anti-vaxxer - until Rogan controversy

Robert F Kennedy has downplayed his anti-vaccine views, but a podcast has put them front and centre.

Judge blocks Arkansas ban on gender transition treatment for minors

A judge overturns a state law that blocked transgender minors from hormonal or surgical treatment.

Paris building in flames after huge explosion

Police say a number of people are in a critical condition after the incident in the French capital.

Modi in US: Why Washington is rolling out the red carpet for Indian PM

The White House is pulling out all the stops to welcome India's PM. What does that signify?

What we know about the missing Titanic sub... in 75 seconds

A massive international search effort is under way for the missing vessel as time starts running out.

Bernie Sanders announces Amazon safety investigation

The move raises pressure on the e-commerce giant over its treatment of workers.

Titanic sub: St John's hoping for safe return

The BBC's Nadine Yousif is in Newfoundland where the expedition to the Titanic began.

TerraUSD: South Korea 'cryptocrash king' Do Kwon jailed

The collapse of the terraUSD stablecoin and the associated Luna token rocked cryptocurrency markets.

Controversial land sale puts Jerusalem Armenians on edge

A top priest is in hiding following at a secret deal for part of the Old City's Armenian Quarter.

Uganda ADF school attack: I covered myself in blood to hide

A student tells the BBC he survived an attack by suspected Islamist rebels by pretending to be dead.

NCERT textbooks: Why some Indian scholars are disowning books they wrote

A group of Indian academics want their names to be removed from textbooks they helped write - why?

Missing Titanic tourist submersible is 'rock solid'

CBS Correspondent David Pogue travelled aboard the submersible to see the shipwreck last year.

Amazon Hilton and Pepsi to hire thousands of refugees in Europe

More than 40 big European firms pledge to hire and train 250,000 Ukrainian and other refugees.

Ukraine war: BBC on the front line as Ukraine attacks Russian trenches

Quentin Sommerville joins troops pushing eastward from a recaptured village in Donetsk.

US Open 2023: Wyndham Clark holds off Rory McIlroy to claim first major title in Los Angeles

Wyndham Clark produces a nerveless display as he holds off Rory McIlroy to win the US Open at the Los Angeles Country Club.

Switzerland referendum: Voters back carbon cuts as glaciers melt

A new law will require less dependence on imported oil and gas and more use of renewable sources.

South African taps run dry after power shortages

Electricity problems have led to water shortages and those with money are digging their own boreholes.

What's drawing so many Indians to Australia?

Indians are the second-largest migrant group in Australia, and their numbers are continuing to rise.

Myanmar: Young Burmese confront dashed dreams in exile

Young Burmese who once hoped for a freer country have now fled their homes in fear.

Canadian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins to equal Ayrton Senna victories total

Red Bull's Max Verstappen equals Ayrton Senna's career total of 41 victories with a dominant win at the Canadian Grand Prix.

Blinken arrives in Beijing for high-stakes visit to China

The US secretary of state is the first American diplomat to visit China in almost five years.

'The Cuban regime killed my father' - dissident's daughter

Cuban state agents were responsible for the death of dissident Oswaldo Payá, a new report concludes.

Poland: Thousands march through Warsaw in LGBTQ Pride

The city's mayor attended the event and spoke about his hopes for a more diverse Poland.

Spain drought forces Fuente de Piedra flamingos to find new home

Spain has witnessed its hottest spring since 1961, with high temperatures likely to continue for months.

Ukraine war must end South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin

Cyril Ramaphosa and other African leaders met the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in their peace bid.

Leela Row Dayal: The first Indian woman to win a match at Wimbledon

Leela Row Dayal, an artist and athlete, led an extraordinary life - yet little is known about her.

Mapping the search for Colombia's plane crash children

The strategy used to track down four children lost in the Colombian jungle, visualised.

Week in pictures: 10-16 June 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

Mayon: The people constantly fleeing a Philippine volcano

Filipinos tell the BBC what it's like being routinely displaced for weeks or months on end.

Daniel Ellsberg: Pentagon Papers whistleblower dies aged 92

His 1971 leak exposed lies about the Vietnam War and saw him dubbed "the most dangerous man in America".

Deadly tornado rips through Perryton Texas amid US storm

The mayor of Perryton, near the Oklahoma border, says an unknown number of people have died.

'I sat on a tree for days when floods struck'

Ten years after devastating floods ravaged India's Uttarakhand state, a survivor looks back.

Africa's week in pictures: 9-15 June 2023

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

Maharashtra: The Indians taking on oil giants to stop $40bn refinery

Thousands of villagers are protesting plans for the world's largest refinery in Maharashtra.

iPhone maker Foxconn to switch to cars as US-China tensions soar

The firm, which makes over half of the world’s Apple products, seeks its next big growth driver.

Canada highway crash near Winnipeg leaves at least 10 dead

The crash was between a semi-trailer truck and a Handi-Transit vehicle, according to local reports.

Greece boat disaster: People are waiting for any piece of good news

Relatives are desperately searching for those believed to have been on a migrant boat that sank on 14 June.

Ukraine war: The challenges of training F-16 pilots

The BBC goes to a Nato air exercise to see the challenges in training Ukrainians on F-16 fighters.

Taiwan sees MeToo wave of allegations after Netflix show

The island has seen a wave of sexual harassment allegations against high-profile men.

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: The man at the centre of India's wrestling row

Who is Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the outgoing chief of Indian wrestling, who has athletes up in arms?

Russian nuclear weapons 'in hands of Belarus dictator' warns opposition leader

Belarus's opposition leader says the West is silent over the transfer of weapons to Alexander Lukashenko.

Guatemala: Prominent journalist José Zamora sentenced

He is sentenced to six years in jail for money laundering, in a case seen as an attack on free press.

Tornadoes and 'very large hail' threaten southern US

One twister has already touched down in Alabama and yet more severe hailstorms are forecast.

Putin claims Ukraine counter-offensive is failing

Kyiv paints a different picture - of pushing Russian troops back in the east and south-east.

Thieves stole from US honeymooner after he drowned

As a man on his honeymoon received life support in Hawaii, thieves stole his car and belongings.

Sudan conflict: The stories of survival from Bahri and Khartoum

BBC Arabic's new radio programme has been hearing about the suffering caused by the conflict.

Moment Ecuador woman found alive in coffin is taken to hospital

People attending the woman's wake were shocked to discover she was still alive.

Donald Trump in Miami court on classified documents charges - in pictures

Donald Trump is in court today in Miami to face charges of mishandling classified documents.

Canada police investigating China meddling claims

The RCMP said it has more than 100 files open on foreign interference into Canadian affairs.

'Dead' woman found breathing in coffin at own funeral

Mourners realised the woman was still alive several hours after she was placed inside a cofifn.

The different ways Republicans defend Trump over indictment is revealing

As most conservatives denounce a "political prosecution", some rivals choose their words carefully.

'As Palestinian youths, the political process has failed us'

Palestinian millennials feel their leaders have failed them, data shared with the BBC suggests.

Zimbabwe elections 2023: What you need to know

The BBC explores key issues in a vote that will test how far Zimbabwe has come since Robert Mugabe.

Why Le Mans is more important than you realise

The 100th anniversary of the first edition of the Le Mans 24 Hour race tapped into the event's glorious past. What it might mean for the next 100 years of motoring is just as profound.

Timed Teaser: What is the 'elixir of life' in meat?

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

Radio New Zealand apologises for 'pro-Kremlin garbage'

A journalist suspected of giving stories a pro-Russian slant has been placed on leave.

Giant alligator removed from Florida pool

Wildlife officials were in for a surprise when they received a call from a homeowner.

Here's how Trump's historic day in court will unfold

Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive at a federal courthouse in Miami amid tight security on Tuesday.

WTC final: Why has India stopped winning ICC tournaments?

Stars like VIrat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja failed to win World Test Championship for India.

Colombia plane crash: Mum told children to leave her and get help

The children's mother survived for four days after the plane crashed in the jungle.

Belgium's Africa Museum rethinks its relationship with Congo

The 125-year-old institution is teaching a new generation of Belgians a different history.

Dmitry Mishov, Russian airman who defected, gives BBC interview

Lieutenant Dmitry Mishov packed a rucksack and headed through the woods to seek asylum in Lithuania.

The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma

Rina Gonoi was sexually assaulted when serving in Japan's army. She refused to stay silent.

Ukraine counter-offensive liberates three villages in

The villages in the Donetsk region would represent the first major gains of Kyiv's new advance.

Nigerian kidnap gangs drive big-time Nigerian farmers away

Some of those key to boosting agricultural output in Africa's most-populous nation have given up.

Gladiator sequel crew members injured in stunt sequence on set

The crew members are receiving medical treatment after the accident while filming in Morocco.

Canada wildfire crews try to control the uncontrollable

Fires in Quebec that blanketed cities in hazardous smoke have tested seasoned firefighters.

Kong Yiji: The memes that lay bare China's youth disillusionment

A short story from 1919 becomes a code word for discontent among jobless graduates.

Donald Trump: Former president to make first speech since federal charges announced

Mr Trump will speak at a Republican Party convention in Georgia before moving onto North Carolina.

Unabomber Ted Kaczynski found dead in US prison cell

Kaczynski evaded capture for 20 years after a mass bombing campaign that killed three people.

Dragos Tigau: Romania recalls Kenya ambassador over racist monkey slur

Dragos Tigau made a racist comment at a meeting in April but has only now been disciplined.

Trump says he 'did nothing wrong'

The former president defended himself against federal charges in a video posted to Truth Social.

Lancet study: More than 100 million people in India diabetic

Researchers found more Indians were living with diabetes than previously estimated.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg graduates from 'school strikes'

The global climate activist says she will keep protesting despite graduating from school

Reddit blackout: Subreddits to go private on Monday

More than 1,000 subreddits will be inaccessible for 48 hours to protest changes.

Canada wildfires: Global help arrives as Quebec fights ‘historic’ fires

With crews on the ground working 14-hour days, Quebec is welcoming help from France and the US.

Ukraine dam: View from a boat on what used to be a street

The BBC's James Waterhouse travelled past street lights and through what was a town square.

Africa's week in pictures: 2-8 June 2023

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

Ukrainian attacks continue in key southern Zaporizhzhia region

Experts say Kyiv is trying to split the Russian forces in Zaporizhzhia into two detached groups.

Donald Trump indicted over classified documents case

The former president says he has been summoned to appear in court in Miami on Tuesday.

Mount Everest: Deadly season puts focus on record climbing permits

Twelve climbers have died and five remain missing, amid worries about overcrowding and climate change.

Watch Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting in fiery display

The volcano has erupted spewing massive flows of lava around the crater floor.

Ukraine dam: Maps and before and after images reveal scale of disaster

Satellite images reveal the full extent of the devastation caused by the collapse of the Kakhovka dam.

Florida woman arrested for fatally shooting neighbour

Susan Louise Lorincz says she shot the mother of four in self defence - a claim that police deny.

Australia: Watch moment thief gives up on liquor store robbery

CCTV footage captured the moment a would-be thief was stopped in his tracks at an Australian liquor store.

Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’

Black women in the North African country are looked down on and made to feel that they do not belong.

Uttar Pradesh: Why did it take India 42 years to judge a crime?

A 90-year-old Indian villager has been sentenced for life for the murder of 10 Dalits in 1981.

Ros Atkins on… The Ukraine dam breach

The BBC’s analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the Ukraine dam collapse at Nova Kakhovka.

Chris Christie's long-shot mission to torpedo Trump in 2024

The former New Jersey governor is entering the Republican race for the White House in 2024.

Microsoft to pay $20m for child privacy violations

The tech giant used data collected from child Xbox users without telling parents, US regulators say.

Rafiganj crash: Haunting images of a deadly 2002 India train disaster

Saibal Das survived a harrowing crash in Bihar and captured the first pictures of the tragedy.

Jason Derulo: My 'most unsexy' business investment in a car wash

The Savage Love singer says when wants to invest he looks for firms in sectors he understands.

Ukraine war: Can UK’s Storm Shadow missiles change the battle?

The UK is sending missiles to Ukraine – but how could Storm Shadows change its fight against Russia?

Ghana patients in danger as nurses head for NHS in UK - medics

The recruitment of nurses by high-income countries is "out of control", a nursing body says.

Israel returns body of Egyptian policeman who killed Israeli soldiers

The policeman shot dead three soldiers near the border in what Israel says was a terrorist attack.

Afghan women face 'pandemic of suicidal thoughts'

Afghanistan faces a worsening mental health crisis amid a clampdown on women's freedoms and rights.

Kathleen Folbigg: Woman jailed over infant deaths pardoned

A recent inquiry heard fresh evidence that Kathleen Folbigg did not kill her four children.

Russia says it thwarted major Ukrainian offensive

Moscow claims to have killed 250 Ukrainian troops, but this has not been independently verified.

China's growing comedy scene feels censorship chill

The recent crackdown on stand-up comedy has further shrunk the space for public discussion in China.

Ukraine war: 'It's better to die at home than abroad'

Thousands of Ukrainians are moving back to towns close to the front line, despite the dangers.

India train accident: Workers remove wreckage from tracks

Rescue efforts have concluded at the site of the country's worst train crash in over two decades.

Tiananmen Square: Hong Kong police make arrests on anniversary of massacre

Pro-democracy activists have been detained in a crackdown on marking the 1989 massacre in Beijing.

Succession actor Brian Cox on why he hasn't watched finale

The actor revealed a few spoilers when he spoke to Laura Kuenssberg about the show's ending.

Uganda's Ghetto Kids seek glory in Britain's Got Talent

The children from Uganda tell the BBC about reaching the final of hit UK TV show Britain's Got Talent.

Ghetto Kids: Winning Britain's Got Talent would mean a bigger house in Uganda

A group of Ugandan children is on the verge of glory after reaching the final of Britain's Got Talent.

River Plate: Football game is abandoned in Argentina after fan falls from stand

A top-flight match in Argentina is abandoned after a fan falls to their death from a stand at the stadium.

Why are people leaving Russia, who are they, and where are they going?

A trickle of Russians leaving became a stream after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine of 2022.

Sudan conflict: Caesarean by phone light - giving birth in a warzone

Women in Sudan's few remaining maternity wards are having babies to the sound of gunfire.

Ukraine war: Twenty injured after Russian strike on Dnipro

Five of those hurt are children, of whom three are in a serious condition, a Ukrainian official says.

India train accident: 'Distress and chaos' at hospital treating injured passengers

A collision between three trains in Odisha state left at least 288 people dead and over 800 injured.

Parents clash in Pride protest at US primary school

Violence erupts in a Los Angeles suburb as rival protesters trade accusations of indoctrination and bigotry.

Can US spelling bee champs spell British words?

The BBC put these pro spellers to the test during the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Sanda Dia: Belgium reckons with verdict over black student's hazing death

Sanda Dia died after being made to consume excessive amounts of fish oil and alcohol in 2018.

No criminal charges for Mike Pence in documents case

The announcement comes just days before Mike Pence is expected to announce his 2024 presidential bid.

Twitch streamer Puppers, who lived with MND, dies aged 32

The gamer, known for playing Dead by Daylight, dies after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

Kaija Saariaho: Feted Finnish composer dies at 70

Saariaho, who was suffering from brain cancer, was seen as a leading light of contemporary classical music.

Brics ministers call for rebalancing of global order away from West

The talks attended by Russia in South Africa are clouded by allegations of war crimes in Ukraine.

Ukraine war: Teens used to report Russian propaganda

Children as young as 16 are working at TV channels in occupied Ukraine, spouting Russian propaganda.

Women lead Indian families as men migrate

India's traditionally patriarchal society is seeing a rising number of women heading families.

Andrew Tate: Controversial influencer denies manipulation allegations

The controversial social media influencer denies accusations of rape, human trafficking and exploiting women.

Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israel minister jeered as thousands attend Jerusalem Pride march

The Jerusalem event was the first since the election of a hardline government with homophobic ministers.

Joe Biden falls during graduation ceremony

The US president was shaking hands with an Air Force Academy graduate when he fell on stage.