Kerala lottery: Women sanitation workers hit India lottery jackpot

Eleven women from India's Kerala state win a 100m rupee ($1.2m) lottery after pooling their money.

Niger coup: ‘Why I want Russia in and France out’

Supporters of the military who seized power in Niger last week have been showing their support for Russia.

Gallium and germanium: What China’s new move in microchip war means for world

The world's second largest economy is putting controls on gallium and germanium exports.

Twitter accused of bullying anti-hate campaigners

A social media monitoring group says legal threats sent by X Corp are an attempt to "silence criticism".

Australia army chopper crash: No hope for survivors, minister says

Defence minister said significant wreckage found points to a catastrophic incident.

Madonna feels 'lucky to be alive' after health scare

The 64-year-old spent several days in intensive care while receiving treatment for an infection.

China using families as 'hostages' to quash dissent abroad

Refugees and activists tell the BBC intimidation tactics are tearing apart Uyghur communities overseas.

How bubbles stop plastic getting into the sea

A curtain of bubbles is catching plastic waste in Amsterdam.

Felix Klieser: The problem-solving French horn player of the BBC Proms

Born without arms, French horn player Felix Klieser uses his feet to plays.

Sudan conflict: Women tell BBC horror stories of rape

Women give the BBC harrowing accounts of rape by fighters, as conflict rages in the country.

Denmark considers banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts

The Danish government is exploring banning protests destroying holy texts over security concerns.

Six killed at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon

Deadly clashes broke out between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp over the weekend.

The Texas town caught in the middle of America's border battle

Eagle Pass is the front line in a showdown over migrants between Texas and the federal government.

Why it's getting easier to be a single mum in China

How rule changes and financial independence is helping unmarried women to keep their babies.

Watch: Injured Californian horse airlifted to safety

Obe, a 25-year-old horse, slipped and fell in southern California where firefighters came to his rescue.

Trump, DeSantis and other Republican rivals share Iowa stage

Until now, Mr Trump has largely shunned appearing at events with rivals over whom he maintains a big lead.

Ukraine war: Missile strikes residential building in Dnipro

The top floor of a residential tower block is almost completely destroyed in the strike.

The other American women's team at World Cup

A shock win by Philippines over New Zealand was forged thousands of miles away in the US.

Watch: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine through music by BBC Russia editor

Steve Rosenberg has written a score to chart life in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Sudha Murty: Why her comment over spoons divided Indians

Sudha Murty's life has been under increased scrutiny since son-in-law Rishi Sunak became PM of Britain.

Lee Meng-chu: Taiwan businessman accused of spying in China is freed

A Taiwanese businessman's ordeal in China has underscored escalating tensions.

Africa's week in pictures: 21 - 27 July 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

India LGBTQ+ couples: 'My parents were ready to kill me for their honour'

Indians from the LGBTQ+ community still face discrimination and violence, sometimes from their own families.

Google alert failed to warn people of Turkey earthquake

The tech giant claims millions of people were sent a warning before the deadly earthquake earlier this year.

Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile

One of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours.

Student in Mauritania charged with blasphemy over exam paper

The young woman could face the death penalty if found guilty by a court in Mauritania.

Niger soldiers announce coup on national TV

Elite troops have detained the president - now they are closing the West African state's borders.

Sinéad O'Connor on the BBC over the years

Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor has died aged 56.

Sinéad O'Connor: 'Songs for me represent conversations with my soul'

The Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor has died at the age of 56.

US senator 'fine' after freezing at news conference

The 81-year-old senator abruptly stops speaking before Republican colleagues escorted him away.

Joe Lewis: UK tycoon bailed in US fraud case but can't use superyacht

A $300m bond for Tottenham Hotspur tycoon Joe Lewis is secured by his luxury boat and private jets.

Elon Musk tweet boosts vaccine conspiracies targeting LeBron James' son

The basketball legend's son Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday.

Sinéad O'Connor obituary: A talent beyond compare

The shaven-headed Irish singer whose turbulent life often threatened to overwhelm her music.

Travis King: How the US negotiates with North Korea

The US is at a critical stage to negotiate the soldier's release, experts say.

Ghana parliament votes to abolish death penalty

There are 176 prisoners on Ghana's death row, but the last execution was 30 years ago.

World Cup spotlight hides Australia inequalities

The team's success is despite conditions in Australia, not because of them, those in the sport say.

Italy weather: Summer storms sweep across northern regions

Hailstorms and heavy rain leaves a trail of damage across the countries northern regions.

TikTok: Chinese-owned platform challenges X and Threads with text-only posts

The Chinese-owned app says the new function gives users "another way to express themselves".

Ghana minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah reported a robbery. Why was she arrested?

A Ghanaian minister allegedly lost $1m cash, handbags and jewels from her house.

Iraq and others condemn Quran-burning in Denmark

Large crowds protest in Iraq and Yemen after the acts of a far-right group in Copenhagen.

Greta Thunberg carried away by police hours after fine

The climate activist was removed from a protest shortly after being fined over a previous incident.

Helicopter finds missing toddler in soybean field

Aerial and infrared cameras helped locate and rescue a three-year-old boy who was missing for hours

Rhodes fires: View from the airport

The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri describes what it's like for people waiting at Rhodes airport.

China: Ten die in gymnasium roof collapse, one arrested

Police have arrested the person in charge of the site in the industrial province of Heilongjiang.

Why is technology not making us more productive?

We are in the midst of a technological revolution, but productivity has not improved.

Sophia Duleep Singh: Indian princess who fought for women to vote in UK

Sophia Duleep Singh was the daughter of the last Sikh emperor of Punjab and a goddaughter of Queen Victoria.

Corfu latest Greek island to evacuate over wildfires

The popular tourist island has started evacuations after 19,000 had to leave Rhodes.

Manipur: The women facing the fire of the conflict

A viral video of an attack on two women in Manipur is encouraging other survivors to speak out.

Ukraine war: At least one killed in new Russian strikes on Odesa

Odesa's regional governor said 14 people were hospitalised in the blasts, including four children.

Greece fires: What's happening on the island of Rhodes?

A number of hotels on the Greek island have been evacuated and some tourists have had to flee on boats.

Wagner mutiny: Junior commander reveals his role in the challenge to Putin

A junior commander says lower-ranking mercenaries had no idea what was happening during the rebellion.

Cambodia election: Polls open in vote with no credible opposition

Voters going to the ballots say they are certain Hun Sen's ruling party will sweep all seats again.

Nova Scotia: Four missing after extreme rainfall hits Canada

The Canadian province of Nova Scotia is experiencing its heaviest rain in half a century.

Intel's deepfake detector tested on real and fake videos

We tested Intel's new tool, "FakeCatcher", on videos of Donald Trump and Joe Biden - with mixed results.

Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens

The Tate showcases Africa's past, present and future through the lenses of artists from the continent.

Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead

A manhunt is underway after a man set fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say.

South Africa polyamory: When three's not a crowd in a relationship

Polyamory is on the rise in South Africa as people break with tradition, counsellors say.

Ex-Canadian Mountie charged over alleged China interference

An ex-Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer is alleged to have helped China with intimidation.

Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US

White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology.

Sudan conflict: Medics whipped in Khartoum after convoy attacked - MSF

Armed men attacked a team taking supplies to one of only two hospitals open in southern Khartoum.

Canadian serial killer to stay in lower-security jail

The move to shift Paul Bernardo to a lower-security prison sparked outrage in Canada.

Cluster bombs: Ukraine using munitions 'effectively', says US

The White House says the controversial weapons are having an impact on Russian formations

Hollywood strike: Actors accuse NBCUniversal of turning up heat with tree row

A film studio cut trees that had given striking actors and writers shade during blazing temperatures.

Tornado rips apart Pfizer manufacturing site in North Carolina

Footage captures the tornado that tore through the facility and flattened buildings in North Carolina.

The Australian climate protesters cast as extremists

Counter-terror police have raided the homes of a swathe of Australian environmental activists.

Deadly shooting in Auckland hours before Women's World Cup

Police confirm two deaths in an incident in the New Zealand city hosting the Women's World Cup.

Women's World Cup 2023: Tournament in Australia and New Zealand to get under way

The biggest Fifa Women's World Cup - featuring European champions England and debutants the Republic of Ireland - will finally get under way on Thursday.

Four arrested over €1.6m Celtic coin theft

German authorities say investigations are continuing into the November museum heist in Bavaria.

Egypt president pardons rights activist Patrick Zaki and lawyer Mohammed al-Baqer

It comes a day after Patrick Zaki was convicted of spreading false news and jailed for three years.

The Indian cheesecake secrets found in a 1904 book

The 120-year-old recipes are a far cry from the cheesecakes we are familiar with today.

Wishma Sandamali: The siblings suing Japan over their sister's death

Wishma Sandamali lost 20kg in detention but was not taken to hospital despite her pleas.

What criminal charges might Trump face if indicted in January 6 investigation?

As the former president says he expects to be indicted, we explain what the possible counts could be.

What happened to US citizens like Otto Warmbier detained in North Korea

Americans arrested in the communist state have included tourists, a teacher and a Christian missionary.

Women's World Cup 2023: Australia's accidental icon - how Sam Kerr became the face of a nation

A 12-year-old Sam Kerr was ambivalent about playing football. Now she is one of the greats and bearing the weight of a home World Cup on her shoulders.

Typhoon Talim: Thousands evacuated as typhoon hits southern China

Vietnam is also bracing to evacuate people from areas forecast to be hit by the powerful storm.

JFK nephew rebuked over Covid conspiracy theory

Robert F Kennedy Jr is under fire over comments suggesting Covid-19 was "ethnically targeted".

Typo sends millions of US military emails to Russian ally Mali

Some of the emails reportedly contain sensitive information such as passwords and medical records.

Lionel Messi: Inter Miami unveil Argentina forward to sold-out crowd

Inter Miami unveil Lionel Messi as their new number 10 in front of a sold-out crowd in Fort Lauderdale.

Russia seizes control of Danone and Carlsberg operations

Under a new order, the Danone and Carslberg units have been put in "temporary management" of the state.

Two dead after 'emergency' on Crimea bridge

Russian-installed officials have told people to find other routes into the occupied Ukrainian peninsula.

Australian sailor and his dog survive two months at sea

Tim Shaddock and his dog Bella ate raw fish and drank rainwater during their ordeal in the Pacific.

Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like

The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.

Singer and actress Jane Birkin dead at 76 - reports

The English-French star, who rose to fame alongside Serge Gainsbourg, has died in Paris, reports French media.

La Palma: Thousands evacuated as Canary Island wildfire burns

The blaze on Spain's La Palma has destroyed some 4,500 hectares of land since Saturday.

CPTPP: UK agrees to join Asia's trade club but what is it?

It may sound like an official has leant on their keyboard - but it's an acronym we'll hear more often.

Your pictures on the theme of 'my hometown'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

The 'QAnon Shaman' and other Capitol rioters who regret pleading guilty

Taking back their remorse could land defendants with stiffer sentences.

John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?

The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say.

Turkey's deepening economic crisis prompts Erdogan to look West

Turkey's leader hopes to mend relations and reassure foreign investors who ditched his struggling economy.

Can Barbie be the new Iron Man in a Mattel universe?

Ynon Kreiz, CEO of toymaker Mattel, talks about the future of the Barbie brand.

Stare at smokers to stop them, Hong Kong health chief urges public

A Hong Kong official suggests those who light up in restaurants should be met with disapproving looks.

Week in pictures: 8-14 July 2023

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

Comfort women: Last of Japan's WW2 sex slaves sing 'forget us not'

Their own memories fading, former World War Two sex slaves seek justice in their twilight years.

Italy bear attacks: Animals behind Alpine attacks spared slaughter

A top Italian court rules a culling order for two bears should be suspended, backing activists.

Africa's week in pictures: 7-13 July 2023

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

Heartstopper: Hungarian retailer selling graphic novel fined under LGBT law

The Hungarian bookseller was penalised under legislation restricting LGBT literature for under-18s.

Otter attempts to steal surfboard

The Santa Cruz police said this was not an isolated incident and the otter in question has a history.

Drone shows great white sharks swimming under surfers

A handful of sharks lurked below the surface while surfers caught waves in California.

Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?

This is how a mega-strike involving writers and performers may see film and TV productions put on ice.

Hundreds evacuated in Delhi as water levels rise

The Yamuna river reportedly swells to a 45-year high as heavy rainfall batters north India.

Danish vlogger: 'My guilt over being traded in Iranian prisoner swap'

Thomas Kjems was one of four Europeans freed in exchange for an Iranian diplomat jailed in Belgium.

Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe

The heatwave could potentially lead to record-breaking temperatures, forecasters say.

Ukraine war: Wagner-linked senior general Sergei Surovikin 'resting'

A senior MP says Sergei Surovikin is "not reachable", amid speculation about his fate since the June mutiny.

Canada to recall Prime Energy over caffeine levels

Officials say stores may be selling the product, which has yet to launch in Canada, without approval.

The mega-strike that could take down Hollywood

Actors prepare to join writers on the picket lines, shutting down TV and film productions.

Is Bollywood a man’s world?

Researchers try to quantify just how severe the stranglehold of patriarchy on Hindi cinema is.

Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina says war has made her stronger after reaching semis

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says war in her homeland has made her mentally stronger after she reaches a surprise Wimbledon semi-final.

Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid will

A jury rules that a hand-written document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid will to her estate.

Lil Nas X reportedly stopped by Norwegian police after e-scooter error

The pop star was reportedly among four Americans stopped for riding e-scooters through a tunnel.

Oklahoma floods: Aerial footage shows vast scale of storm damage

Footage captured above the state of Oklahoma shows cars struggling through the flood waters.

Quadriplegic man cycles across Canada

Despite being paralysed in an accident, Kevin Mills has gained enough mobility to handcycle across Canada.

Aretha Franklin's sons head to trial over her million-dollar estate

Five years after the Queen of Soul died without a known will, her heirs are in court over her estate.

Turkey's Erdogan to back Sweden joining Nato - Stoltenberg

Turkey's president will support Sweden's bid to join Nato, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg says

Crunch talks due on deep-sea mining controversy

Scientists are concerned about the environmental impact if commercial deep sea mining begins.

Prime: Top US senator calls for probe into KSI and Logan Paul energy drink

Chuck Schumer alleges the drink is being targeted at children despite its high caffeine content.

The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'

Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life.

Byju's: The unravelling of India's most valued start-up

Once a darling of investors, Byju's is struggling to retain their confidence after a series of setbacks.

Luis Sánchez: Mexico finds murdered journalist's body in Nayarit

Luis Sánchez of La Jornada newspaper is the latest victim in a spate of attacks on journalists.

Watch: Cars plough through massive Delhi flooding

Heavy rain in India's capital has caused the city to flood, leaving residents stranded and vehicles at a standstill.

Giessen Eritrea festival clashes leave 26 police officers injured

Police clash with stone-throwing protesters as Eritrean tensions flare up in a central German town.

How warming oceans are driving the climate juggernaut

Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year.

US football star Rapinoe to retire at end of season

USA forward Megan Rapinoe, one of the most successful players of her generation, says she will retire at the end of the season.

Insects find their way onto Italian plates despite resistance

Pulverising crickets to make flour for food is seen by some as a threat to the Mediterranean diet.

Michael Burnham: US inmate with 'survivalist skills' in Pennsylvania jail break

Michael Burnham, said to be dangerous and have "survivalist skills", escaped by climbing on exercise equipment.

Alexander De Croo video threat leads to arrest of Belgium ex-soldier

The suspect filmed himself in a wood shooting at a photo of Belgian PM Alexander De Croo.

Is Taylor Swift snubbing Canada?

Swift has tour stops in South America, Asia and Australia, but not Canada. Is there bad blood?

The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death

David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' death.

Netherlands migration: Dutch coalition government collapses - reports

The four-party coalition has collapsed because of disagreements about asylum policies - media reports.

Are wildfires in the US getting worse?

Record temperatures and smoke-filled skies have shown that the threat of wildfires can impact millions of people.

Coco Lee: Death of pop icon sparks mental health discussion in China

As tributes pour in, many are focusing on the wider mental health issues facing China.

OceanGate: Owner of Titan submersible suspends exploration

The firm posts a one-line statement saying it has stopped "all exploration and commercial operations".

'I want you dead': Survivors of El Paso shooting address gunman in court

Survivors of the 2019 shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, have addressed the attacker in court.

Can 'good cop' Janet Yellen help fix US-China relations?

The US Treasury secretary's trip to Beijing comes as tensions between the two countries remain high.

South Africa: Suspected gas leak leaves 16 dead

The leak in a shanty town near Johannesburg is linked to illegal gold mining in the area.

Sunil Chhetri: Indian footballer in the same league as Messi and Ronaldo

Long-standing captain Sunil Chhetri has been the face of football in cricket-crazy India.

Ros Atkins on... the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

The BBC’s Analysis Editor assesses the risk of an incident at the Ukrainian power station.

Palestinian families return to rubble in Jenin refugee camp

Residents of the city's refugee camp say homes were destroyed in the Israeli military operation.

Kyiv court explosion: Ihor Humeniuk dies after detonating explosive device

Ihor Humeniuk was at a hearing related to his involvement in a 2015 attack near Ukraine's parliament.

Watch: Eating contests fireworks quirky parades as US marks Fourth of July

Americans celebrated Independence Day with eating contents, colourful parades and marching bands.

Celebrating Pride in the midst of a culture war

Conservative group Moms for Liberty held a national conference in Philadelphia during Pride Month.

Senegal's Macky Sall bows to pressure from Sonko's supporters over third term

Macky Sall caught many people off-guard with his decision not to seek a third term.

Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation US media report

A powder is found in a work area of the White House's secure West Wing by Secret Service staff.

Kevin Spacey trial: Actor grabbed accuser's crotch court hears

The accuser alleges he was approached by the actor after he let his dog out accidentally.

Senegal President Macky Sall says he won't run for third term

Rumours he would run again had fuelled deadly protests over the years.

Why Europe's 'lonely' tech entrepreneurs need help

A group of experienced European tech leaders hopes to mentor a new generation of entrepreneurs.

'I have been rejected by dozens of men over dowry'

A 27-year-old Indian woman has started a petition to put an end to the social evil of dowry.

Why is Twitter limiting how many tweets you can see?

Unverified users will be able to read 1,000 tweets daily - a strange move for a social media firm.

Buck Moon: July supermoon to appear brighter than usual in the sky this week

The Buck Moon is set to rise at 22:14 BST in the UK and will seem full for up to three days, according to Nasa.

Shipping faces showdown over greenhouse gasses

Global maritime industry faces a major decision on curbing carbon as pressure grows for a net-zero target.

Energy prices might spike this winter - IEA boss

Governments may need to step in again and subsidise energy bills this winter says IEA boss.

How AI can help process waste and increase recycling

Video cameras powered by AI are analysing work at waste processing and recycling facilities.

Nigeria offers students loans - they want jobs

Two massive reforms are aimed at improving Nigeria's dilapidated universities - but will they work?

Benodebehari Mukherjee: Blind Indian painter's forgotten scroll found after 100 years

Benodebehari Mukherjee who lost his vision entirely at 53 came to define modern art in 20th Century India.

Israeli strikes on Palestinian Jenin camp in West Bank

A large-scale Israeli military operation is under way in the northern West Bank city of Jenin.

Victoria Amelina: Ukrainian writer dies after Kramatorsk strike

Victoria Amelina, an award-winning writer, was in a pizza restaurant that was hit by a Russian missile.

Mystery of Holocaust escape girls solved after 84 years

For more than 80 years the identities of three girls captured in an iconic photograph were unknown.

The false French riot posts spreading online

A number of false and misleading claims about the French riots have been circulating on social media.

India's spirited rum revolution

A host of homegrown brands are innovating with the spirit, creating new markets.

California reparations: How do you put a price on racism?

The state of California is considering giving the descendants of slaves $1.2m each.

France protests: Police throw tear gas in Marseille

Heavy clashes have been taking place between police and protesters all evening in the French city.

Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100

The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity

New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighters from river

The boat had stalled and went over the edge of a dam during a rescue mission in New Jersey in the US.