Dressel sets world record to win third Tokyo gold

American Caeleb Dressel gains his third gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a 100m butterfly world record, while Katie Ledecky and Kaylee McKeown also win golds.

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Afghanistan: Fighting rages as Taliban besiege three key cities

Fears rise of a humanitarian crisis as Islamist militants seek to capture major Afghan urban areas.

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Billie Eilish opens up on internet trolls

Eilish tells Amfo of her frustration with internet criticism in a new documentary to be broadcast on Saturday.

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Tokyo Olympics: Novak Djokovic loses to Pablo Carreno Busta in bronze-medal match

Novak Djokovic throws one racquet and smashes another as his bid for an Olympic medal ends in defeat by Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta.

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ICYMI: Decoding feline feelings and a breathtaking bungee jump

A round-up of the week's news you might have missed.

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Australia Covid: Brisbane lockdown after Delta variant cases

Millions of Australians in parts of Queensland enter a snap lockdown from Saturday afternoon.

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Simone Biles: Tokyo Olympics gymnast withdraws from two more events

American Simone Biles pulls out of the vault and uneven bars gymnastics finals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

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Nigerian sprinter Okagbare fails drugs test

Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare is out of the Tokyo Olympics after being suspended for failing a drugs test.

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Elon Musk: 'I don't want to be CEO of anything'

Elon Musk reiterated on Friday that he doesn't want to be Space X or Tesla boss. What's going on?

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Tokyo Olympics: Russians face backlash from fellow competitors

The Russian Olympic Committee are fourth in the medal table at the Tokyo Games but their athletes are facing questions from fellow competitors about whether they should even be there.

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Elon Musk: 'I don't want to be CEO of anything'

Elon Musk reiterated on Friday that he doesn't want to be Space X or Tesla boss. What's going on?

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Donald Trump ordered to hand over tax returns to Congress

The ruling is a big legal blow to the ex-president, who has not publicly disclosed his tax returns.

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From Afghan interpreter to US homeless - until reaching the American dream

Thousands of Afghan interpreters have waited years to flee to the US. Arriving is a different story.

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Mitholz - the tranquil Swiss village facing a time bomb

More than 60 years after a deadly explosion ruined Mitholz, the village remains under threat.

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Nigeria's kidnap crisis: 'I saw my two-year-old carried by a man with a gun'

Parents of schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria describe their trauma, and dilemma over the ransom demands.

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India reptile park struggles to survive amid Covid

The future is uncertain for the thousands of snakes, lizards and crocodiles at the Guindy Snake Park.

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The man who 'killed' Pluto

How Mike Brown’s discovery of a larger object threatened Pluto’s 75-year status as a planet

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Employee shortages: Where have all the workers gone?

From hospitality to road haulage, firms say they can't get staff. So are employees now calling the shots?

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'Covid vaccine scammers nearly got me'

Sioban Moore escaped disaster by a whisker after receiving a fake email inviting her for a jab.

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Bob Odenkirk: Better Call Saul actor thanks supporters after heart attack

The Better Call Saul star says he had a "small heart attack" on Tuesday and is going to be okay.

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Monzo bank in money laundering rules investigation

Monzo warned investors that the investigation could have a negative impact on the digital bank.

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Woman charged for disturbing Yellowstone mother grizzly

A woman faces wildlife endangerment charges for a close call with a mother grizzly in Yellowstone.

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Russia stops Cubans trying to enter EU by air bed

Three Cubans caught trying to cross a river into Estonia are said to have been heading for Spain.

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Coronavirus: Israel to give third jab to people aged over 60

It will be the first country to offer such a Covid booster amid a recent surge in infections.

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Olympics: The hidden sight of Tokyo's homeless

For many among Tokyo's homeless community the Olympics are far from a cause for celebration.

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China warns UK as carrier strike group approaches

A fleet of British ships is currently sailing through the South China Sea en route to Japan.

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Covid and a coup: The double crisis pushing Myanmar to the brink

A surge in virus cases has dealt a fresh blow to a country already dealing with military coup.

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The fungus and bacteria tackling plastic waste

Bacteria, fungus and enzymes can all digest plastic, but can they work at a useful commercial scale?

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Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 July 2021

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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'My bakery lets you take a bite out of celebs'

Funny Face Bakery shot to fame when Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian posted about its cookies.

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The separated refugees brought back together by judo

Sanda Aldass and Muna Dahouk have trained together since childhood but the war in Syria separated them.

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Dressage: How to make a horse dance

For some, it's an oddity to watch only at the Olympics... for others, it's a lifetime of training.

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Tokyo Olympics: Novak Djokovic thrashes Kei Nishikori to reach men's semi-finals

Novak Djokovic remains on course for a 'Golden Slam' after thrashing home hope Kei Nishikori to ease into the Olympic semi-finals.

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Tokyo Olympics: How to think like a champion

Newsbeat speaks to Bill Beswick, the psychologist behind the 26-year-old breaststroke star.

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Dairy giant Arla says driver crisis hitting milk supply

Supermarket supplier Arla Foods says a lorry driver shortage has forced it to cut deliveries by up to 25%.

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'I was asked how often I use the toilet'

Disabled jobseekers have to overcome too many barriers, MPs say.

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Empty shop numbers rise as Covid continues to bite

The number of vacant shops continues to rise after a year of lockdowns, the BRC says.

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Amazon predicts slower sales growth as Covid boost eases

The tech giant says third quarter sales growth will be slower as customers return to physical shops.

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Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow

The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time.

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Covid-19: Biden tells states to offer $100 vaccine incentive as cases rise

The US president also announced that all federal workers must be vaccinated or subjected to testing.

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First group of evacuated Afghan interpreters arrives in US

The evacuations are part of Operation Allies Refuge as the US military mission in Afghanistan ends.

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Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow

The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time.

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Robinhood has a muted stock market debut

Shares in the online trading platform fell in its first day of trading in a lacklustre debut.

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Theodore McCarrick: Defrocked US cardinal charged with assault and battery

Theodore McCarrick is believed to be the highest-ranking US Catholic to face criminal abuse charges.

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Shareholder dissent grows over Morrison's takeover bid

More shareholders are coming out against a proposed £6.3bn deal for the supermarket chain.

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Bumble to give staff unlimited paid leave

The dating app's policy is subject to manager approval and comes after the firm shut down for a week.

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China interest in Afghanistan could be 'positive', says US Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments came after Taliban envoys went on a visit to China.

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Drug firm fined for huge price rise that hit NHS

Advanz pushed up the price of thyroid tablet packs more than 10-fold, says the competition watchdog.

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Australia house prices soar at 'unsustainable' rate

Six state capitals have seen record prices for the third quarter in a row, the survey said.

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Australian athletics team isolating in Tokyo

Multiple members of the Australian athletics team are isolating after coming into close contact with American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks, who has tested positive for Covid-19.

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Uber slides over reports SoftBank selling 45 million shares

Japan's SoftBank is selling the shares to cover losses in other investments, according to one report.

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Outspoken billionaire Sun Dawu jailed for 18 years in China

Sun Dawu has in the past been vocal in criticising authorities and has spoken out about human rights.

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Tokyo Olympics: Caeleb Dressel breaks Olympic record on way to second gold

USA's Caeleb Dressel sets an Olympic record on his way to winning the men's 100m freestyle gold as he aims to become one of the most successful swimmers at a Games.

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Tokyo Olympics rowing: Ireland's Paul O'Donovan & Fintan McCarthy win lightweight men's double sculls

Ireland win their first gold medal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy claim the lightweight men's double sculls.

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From garden pool to Olympic gold

Matt Richards' relay swim team almost broke the world record as they won gold in Tokyo.

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Covid vaccines: Tourists head to the US to get vaccinated

Some tourists are spending thousands of dollars to travel to the US to get a coronavirus vaccine.

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South Africa riots: The inside story of Durban's week of anarchy

The worst unrest since white-minority rule ended has left deep scars, especially in the coastal city of Durban.

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Why cannabis is still a banned Olympics substance

US sprinter Sha'carri Richardson won't compete due to a positive marijuana test. People are asking why.

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Gaza photographer hopes digital art boom can help raise aid money

A Palestinian photographer wants to help children by selling an image from May's conflict.

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Covid: Furlough scheme set to wind down further

Employers will have to contribute more to the job support scheme before it is phased out in September.

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'We lost our life savings in a cryptocurrency scam'

A pensioner caught up in an investment saga lost it all, prompting warnings to others.

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Car production hit by 'pingdemic' and global chip shortage

The UK industry says the demand is there but it is "desperately trying to get back to full capacity".

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Google workers will need Covid jabs to return to office

The search engine says it will roll the policy out globally across its offices in the coming months.

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Dusty Hill: ZZ Top bassist dies aged 72

Dusty Hill played bass for the iconic US blues rock band for more than five decades.

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Arthur: Popular children's show to end after 25 years

US public broadcaster PBS confirmed the final episode will air in winter 2022.

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Colorado officer arrested after threatening to shoot suspect during stop

The Colorado officer was filmed striking a man with his gun, saying "if you move, I will shoot you".

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Facebook warns growth set to slow 'significantly'

The technology giant said on Wednesday that the third and fourth quarters would see advertising sales drop.

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International cruises to restart from UK

Quarantine for fully vaccinated arrivals from US and EU to UK ports also waived.

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US economic recovery 'making progress', says Fed

Widespread vaccinations have helped boost the economy and employment, the US central bank says.

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Covid: Sydney extends lockdown as other Australian cities reopen

Infections in Australia's largest city remain stubbornly high, despite five weeks of restrictions.

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Electric car charging prices 'must be fair' say MPs

Consumers should not have to pay excessive prices to use public car charging, MPs say.

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Canadian police reveal decade-long Manitoba residential school inquiry

Police are investigating abuse claims at a former school that sought to assimilate indigenous children.

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Lebanon’s descent into darkness

The country's economic crisis has forced some families to move into refugee camps to survive.

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Joey Jordison: Slipknot founding drummer dies aged 46

Jordison was a founding member of the heavy metal band, and remained the group's drummer until 2013.

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Simone Biles: American gymnast praised for 'prioritising mental wellness'

American gymnast Simone Biles is praised for prioritising "mental wellness over all else" after pulling out of the Olympic women's team final.

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Indians turn to crowdfunding to pay Covid bills

More and more Indians are asking strangers to help them pay off crushing medical debt.

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US sells unique Wu-Tang Clan album seized from 'pharma bro' Martin Shkreli

The album was handed over as part of a $7.4m deal with a notorious former drug firm executive.

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Gilgamesh tablet: US authorities take ownership of artefact

The Gilgamesh Dream Tablet was imported illegally into the US before being bought by Hobby Lobby.

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Key moments from first hearing of Capitol riot inquiry

Police officers gave emotional testimony about their struggles during the riot to US lawmakers.

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Roma student: 'My only goal is to finish school'

How one school in Croatia is working to improve education opportunities for Roma children like Kristina.

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Zimbabwean with football dreams to be kicked out of UK

Christopher Arundell grew up in the UK but after doing time in jail is being deported to Zimbabwe.

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The black immigrant who challenged US segregation - nearly 190 years ago

A black Brazilian immigrant was the first person in US history to challenge segregation in a courtroom

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Capitol Hill police officer in tears during testimony

Officer Gonell gave an emotional statement during the first day of the US Capitol riot inquiry.

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Tokyo Olympics: German gymnasts' full-body suits inspire other athletes

British-Jamaican gymnast Danusia Francis believes athletes should have a choice over their outfits.

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Tokyo Olympics: Take a tour of the incredible venues

They range from an arena built by a father and son, to a legendary home of Japanese martial arts.

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Fully-jabbed from EU and US could avoid quarantine

Senior cabinet ministers are due to discuss the move for arrivals to England in a meeting on Wednesday.

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Can better tech make video meetings less excruciating?

Technology firms are scrambling to add new features but will video calls improve.

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Ivory Coast president and rival in first meeting since civil war

President Alassane Ouattara and Laurent Gbagbo shook hands at the presidential palace on Tuesday.

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Tech giants' profits soar as pandemic boom continues

Apple, Google parent company Alphabet and Microsoft report soaring quarterly profits.

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Israel-Gaza conflict: Apparent war crimes committed, says rights group

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel and Palestinian militants of unlawful attacks in May's conflict.

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Greece: Forest fire rips through area near Athens

About 300 firefighters, water-dropping planes and helicopters helped bring the blaze under control.

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Morrisons' shareholder will not back takeover bid

Silchester International says it is not inclined to support a £6.3bn deal for the supermarket chain.

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Hong Kong: First person charged under national security law found guilty

More than 100 people have been arrested since the controversial and widely criticised law came into force.

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China stocks see biggest slump in US since 2008 financial crisis

The value of New York-listed Chinese companies has plummeted after a series of crackdowns by Beijing.

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Malcolm Turnbull: Australia ex-PM says vaccine rollout 'a colossal failure'

Ex-PM Malcolm Turnbull tells the BBC he believes Australia's borders won't reopen until early 2022.

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China stocks see biggest slump in US since 2008 financial crisis

The value of New York-listed Chinese companies has plummeted after a series of crackdowns by Beijing.

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North and South Korea restore communication hotline

The two countries have not spoke since Pyongyang cut off all channels of communication last year.

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Bezos' $2bn offer to get back in race to the Moon

The billionaire offers to pay $2bn in Nasa costs to be reconsidered for a key Moon lander contract.

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Mapping the advance of the Taliban in Afghanistan

Maps of Afghanistan showing who controls districts in fighting between the government and Taliban.

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Brazil: Why are so many pregnant women dying from Covid?

One in five women that died from coronavirus in Brazil didn't have access to an intensive care unit.

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Thomas Barrack: Top Trump aide pleads not guilty to working as foreign agent

Thomas Barrack has been accused of lobbying the US government on behalf of the United Arab Emirates.

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The Indian girl killed for wearing jeans

Neha Paswan was allegedly beaten to death by relatives who disagreed with her choice of clothes.

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Kenyans sue the British army over fire at wildlife sanctuary

Some 1,000 people are going to court after a fire destroyed 12,000 acres of land at a wildlife sanctuary.

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Archibald Prize: 100 years of Australia's top portrait honour

Over 100 years, the Archibald Prize has become better at reflecting Australian diversity.

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Is there a future for Africa's lions?

As lion populations decline across much of Africa, could community-led conservation help reverse this trend?

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House prices at new high as buyers seek more space

Strong demand for houses will last into 2022 as buyers react to the pandemic, says property website Zoopla.

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Surfside tower collapse: Final victim identified from rubble

The family of Estelle Hedaya say they have confirmation she is the 98th victim of the Surfside disaster.

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Hemingway 'lookalike' chosen in Florida contest

A 63-year-old won the Key West, Florida contest for his likeness to the award-winning author.

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Covid passports: How do they work around the world?

How are countries enforcing vaccine passports and what can people use them for?

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Why remote working leaves us vulnerable to cyber-attacks

Experts warn working from home has led to complacency over security protocols

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US combat forces to leave Iraq by end of year

The move, while largely symbolic, could provide a domestic boost to both the US and Iraqi leaders.

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Bezos' $2bn offer to get back in race to the Moon

The billionaire offers to pay $2bn in Nasa costs to be reconsidered for a key Moon lander contract.

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Tesla profit surge driven by record car deliveries

The electric carmaker's revenues nearly doubled in the three months to 30 June compared with last year.

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Covid: More pinged workers eligible for daily tests instead of isolation

Waste workers, prison staff and defence workers will be able to avoid isolation, the government says.

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How US pullback in Iraq could benefit Iran

The withdrawal of remaining US combat troops could help Iran achieve its ambitions.

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Heathrow warns of further fall in passenger numbers

The airport says it could see even fewer travellers in 2021 due to testing requirements and restrictions.

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Marlboro maker Philip Morris could stop selling cigarettes in UK

Tobacco giant Philip Morris says the brand could disappear from shops in 10 years' time.

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Dieter Brummer: Home and Away actor dies aged 45

Brummer famously played Shane Parrish - Melissa George's love interest on the TV soap in the 1990s.

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Tencent shares slide after Beijing crackdown on music rights

China's market watchdog said the technology giant broke the country's anti-competition rules.

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Shares in Chinese online tutoring firms slump after shake-up

It is one of the biggest ever overhauls of China's $120bn private tutoring industry.

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Austrian wins shock Olympic cycling gold

Austria's Anna Kiesenhofer launches a remarkable solo breakaway to win road race gold on her Olympic debut, as Britain's Lizzie Deignan finishes 11th.

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Tokyo Olympics: Naomi Osaka 'refreshed' for 'nerve-wracking' Games debut in Japan

A "refreshed" Naomi Osaka says it was "nerve-wracking" to compete in the Olympics in her home country of Japan after her first-round win.

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Tokyo Olympics: Japan's Yuto Horigome makes history with sport's first ever gold

Yuto Horigome celebrates winning Japan's third gold medal as the Tokyo native claims victory in the inaugural men's street skateboarding final.

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What is 3x3 basketball?

On Saturday we finally saw what 3x3 Olympic basketball is all about - but what is it, and who stood out on day one?

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Tencent shares slide after Beijing crackdown on music rights

China's market watchdog said the technology giant broke the country's anti-competition rules.

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New Zealand to allow IS-linked mother to be repatriated

Permission for a mother and her children to travel was not taken lightly, NZ prime minister says.

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Tokyo 2020: S Korea TV sorry for using pizza to depict Italy

MBC also used Chernobyl to depict Ukraine and Dracula to show Romania at the Opening Ceremony.

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Tunisia PM sacked after violent Covid protests

Protesters clashed with police as they demanded the government be dismissed over Covid failings.

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Triathlon gold goes to Norway at Tokyo 2020

Great Britain's Alex Yee wins silver in a punishing men's triathlon at the Tokyo Olympics as Kristian Blummenfelt of Norway claims gold.

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Deadly street protests over Iran water shortages

Khuzestan is one of the country's hottest regions, where temperatures can reach 50C.

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Unesco adds Madrid's Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park to heritage list

The famous Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park are symbols of the Spanish capital's history.

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Nigerian outrage at brazen bandit attacks

The shooting down of a military jet shows how organised crime is becoming more daring by the day.

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Tokyo Olympics: One athlete braved sharks and crocodiles

Training for the Olympics can be a full-time job but Jo Brigden-Jones has combined it with much more.

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Covid-19: Recent claims about cremations and vaccines fact-checked

Debunking claims shared widely on social media about cremations in the UK and US vaccine statistics.

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Afrobeats in Japan: British-Nigerian hip hop dancer teaching children how to dance

Yinka Oshiletu, a British-Nigerian hip hop dancer is bringing Afrobeats sounds to Japan's young dancers.

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Covid: 'I earned less, but spent the same'

A new Couch to Financial Fitness programme aims to help people organise their finances post-pandemic.

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Covid: Fauci says US heading in wrong direction as cases rise

President Joe Biden's top medical adviser says cases are rising in areas with low vaccination rates.

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Climate change: Israel to cut 85% of emissions by mid-century

PM Naftali Bennett says the decision will help the country gradually shift to a low-carbon economy.

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Rockslide destroys bridge in northern India

It was one of several landslides in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday.

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India landslide: Nine tourists killed as boulders fall from hilltop

A vehicle carrying tourists from Delhi is struck by large rocks in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

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Government pingdemic response chaotic, say food supply firms

Supply firms are having to fight to keep food on supermarket shelves, an industry body warns.

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Large meteor wows Norway after blazing through night sky

The meteor is believed to have landed in a forest after flashes of light were seen across Norway.

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Jackie Mason, rabbi turned comedian, dies aged 93

The famed US stand-up comedian and actor voiced Krusty the Clown's father in The Simpsons.

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Tokyo Olympics: Shock golds for Kiesenhofer & Hafnaoui as Osaka & Biles start campaigns

Austria's Anna Kiesenhofer and Tunisian teenager Ahmed Hafnaoui win surprise golds on a drama-filled second day at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Australia Covid: Anti-lockdown protesters condemned

It comes after thousands marched through Australian cities to demand an end to lockdown measures.

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Wildfires spread from California to Nevada

Fire crews are battling extreme temperatures to control wildfires in California and Nevada.

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Nigeria school kidnappers abduct man delivering ransom

Criminals kidnap an elderly man who was sent to pay a ransom for the release of 136 school children.

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Tunisian teenager wins shock swimming gold

Tunisia's Ahmed Hafnaoui takes a shock gold medal in the men's 400m freestyle on Sunday.

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R. Kelly accused of abusing teenage boy he met in McDonald's

The R&B star had sexual contact with a 17-year-old he met in McDonald's, prosecutors claim.

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Nigeria's hipster herders - the funky Fulanis

Fulani herders are usually found in forests herding cattle but when they go to cities, they dress in style.

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Tokyo Olympics: The youngest athletes, past and present

GB skateboarder Sky Brown is 13 years old, but there have been even younger in the history of the Games.

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Covid: Delta variant spreads globally as cases soar

With low global vaccination rates, the variant's spread is threatening to overwhelm health systems.

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Excitement over wooden shipwreck found in Antigua's seabed

Historians believe the wreck found in Antigua to be the 1762 Beaumont, a French merchant ship.

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The YouTubers who blew the whistle on an anti-vax plot

A mysterious marketing agency secretly offered to pay social media stars to spread disinformation about Covid-19 vaccines

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ICYMI: World's deepest pool and a royal ritual resumes

Here's a round-up of the week's news you might have missed.

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The experiences replacing closed High Street stores

Go-karts, bowling alleys and eateries have taken the place of closed retailers on the High Street.

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LA man who mocked Covid-19 vaccines dies of virus

Stephen Harmon, who opposed getting vaccinated, has died after a month-long struggle with the virus.

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Clashes in Paris over Covid measures

French anti-riot police fired teargas during protests against Covid-19 curbs and vaccination.

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Serial killer on death row Rodney Alcala dies of natural causes

Infamous "Dating Game Killer" Rodney Alcala was sentenced in 2010 for murdering women in California.

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Budapest Pride stands up for LGBT rights in Hungary

Organisers accuse Hungary's right-wing government of seeking to discriminate against gay people.

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Afghanistan curfew imposed as Taliban militants advance

The government says the measure is to help its forces stop Taliban militants infiltrating cities.

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Golds, shock exits and heat on day one

There were early gold medals for China, Iran and South Korea on a sweltering opening day of the Tokyo Olympic Games.

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Typhoon In-Fa sweeps towards China after flooding chaos

Typhoon In-Fa is expected to make landfall on Sunday, days after floods devastated central areas.

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India monsoon: Rescuers search for survivors after heavy rains

Heavy rains have battered India's western coast, leaving dozens dead and prompting mass evacuations.

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Australia Covid: Arrests at anti-lockdown protests

Thousands take to the streets in Sydney, with further protests in Melbourne and Brisbane.

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Surfside tower collapse: Search for bodies concludes

Firefighters say their search is over, a month after the building collapsed, with 97 confirmed dead.

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Covid-19: More testing sites for key workers to avoid isolation in England

Police, transport, freight and fire workers will be able to join the daily contact testing scheme.

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Baby orca, Toa, dies in New Zealand after failed search for mother

Toa, a killer whale stranded from his family, had washed ashore on the New Zealand coast.

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China imposes sanctions on US officials

The sanctions are in response to recent US sanctions on Chinese officials in Hong Kong.

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Olympics: Munich victims honoured for first time at opening ceremony

Nearly 50 years after 11 Israeli athletes were killed, a moment's silence is marked in Tokyo.

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Tips from the Netherlands on how to build a nation of cyclists

Some tips from the Dutch Cycling Embassy on how to make bikes the easiest and safest way to travel.

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DRC volcano: Reuniting children with families after the eruption

Children are still separated from parents, two months after a volcano erupted near Goma in DR Congo.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What's stopping aid getting in?

A renewed surge in fighting has made it ever more difficult for aid to reach areas in desperate need.

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Covid vaccines: Why a giant plastic bag shortage is slowing the rollout

A look at the critical vaccine components in short supply, as a new global marketplace is launched to tackle bottlenecks.

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Why is the Great Barrier Reef in trouble? A simple guide

Australia's natural wonder faces a battle to survive - here's a simple guide.

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1991 reforms: The year that transformed India

The BBC looks back at the pivotal moment when India's economy changed forever.

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Angelina Jolie wins appeal to remove judge from Brad Pitt divorce case

The ruling is a victory for Angelina Jolie, who is locked in a custody battle with Brad Pitt.

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Covid: The holiday makers having to self-isolate abroad

Some holidaymakers who tested positive for Covid while abroad are having to stay and self-isolate.

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Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson not yet astronauts, US says

The US government has tightened rules on which space-goers can claim their astronaut wings.

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Covid vaccine: Eight-week gap seen as sweet spot for Pfizer jab antibodies

Spacing out doses boosts antibody levels, say researchers - who suggest eight weeks as the "sweet spot".

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Didi shares fall on reports China is planning penalties

The ride-hailing giant's shares are now down by more than 25% since their New York market debut last month.

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Pegasus spyware: French President Macron changes phone after hack reports

Mr Macron was one of several world leaders reportedly targeted by NSO Group's Pegasus spyware.

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Didi shares fall on reports China is planning penalties

The ride-hailing giant's shares are now down by more than 25% since their New York market debut last month.

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Washington shooting: Gunman opens fire outside restaurant

It comes as gun violence is on the rise in Washington DC and other American cities.

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Raj Kundra: Indian millionaire embroiled in porn scandal

Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty, has been accused of running a porn production ring.

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Road planners 'can ignore climate change'

Government guidelines mean road planners can effectively ignore climate change, campaigners say.

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Indian tax authorities raid media outlets Bharat Samachar and Dainik Bhaskar

The government denies that the raids were in retaliation for unfavourable reporting.

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Wuhan virus: Was US money used to fund risky research in China?

What's the row about virus research in China between a prominent Republican and Dr Anthony Fauci?

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Trading sex for cosmetic surgery in Mexico's narco capital

The influence of narcos has caused many women to undergo cosmetic surgery in Mexico's Sinaloa state.

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Sundarbans: why the world’s largest mangrove forest is sinking

The low-lying islands are being battered by violent storms, rising sea levels, and melting ice from the Himalayas.

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The cost of hosting the Olympics

Holding the world's biggest sporting event comes with a hefty price tag

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The refugee athlete who lost his mum to Covid

Abdullah Sediqi, 24, is competing at the Tokyo Games in her honour.

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Tusker Rock's shipwrecks graveyard captured in art project

Photographer Peter Britton wants his project to stand as a legacy to those lost to Tusker Rock.

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How global conferences are using tech to stay in business

Moving events online kept the industry going during the pandemic and now they're here to stay.

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Coronavirus: Italy brings in Covid certificate amid spike in infections

All those aged 12 and over with at least one jab will be able to access bars, cinemas and gyms.

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Twitter and Snap add users as restrictions ease

The social media companies passed analysts' expectations with their latest financial update.

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UK food workers to be exempt from Covid isolation

Key parts of the food industry will move to daily Covid testing, the government says, after isolating workers led to supply shortages.

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Tokyo Olympics: A Games in a pandemic, new sports, British medal hopes and global stars to watch

With the opening ceremony set for Friday, BBC Sport previews the Tokyo 2020 Olympics - a Games like no other.

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Tokyo Olympics: Is the USA 'Dream Team' era coming to an end?

Team USA's men's and women's basketball teams have had difficult preparations for the Olympics, so could Tokyo 2020 see an end to their domination?

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Tokyo Olympics: US gymnast Simone Biles gets her own goat emoji

What started as a light-hearted response to her "haters" is now an official Simone Biles emoji.

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EU chief rejects UK bid to renegotiate Brexit deal

Boris Johnson speaks to EU chief Ursula von der Leyen about the UK's demand to rework the Brexit deal.

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Ethiopia Tigray crisis: New front opens in war as aid fears grow

A bloody eight-month battle for control of the Tigray region spills over into neighbouring Afar.

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Bitcoin climbs as Elon Musk says Tesla 'likely' to accept it again

The firm had said in May it would no longer accept the cryptocurrency over environmental concerns.

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Joe Biden says he's self-conscious as president

The president reflects on his first six months in the White House in a town hall hosted in Ohio.

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Benin Bronzes: Nigeria dispute jeopardises return of artefacts

Several museums in Europe have talked of returning the looted artefacts - but where will they be housed in Nigeria?

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Covid: Where and why is the US vaccine rollout slowing down?

Vaccinations in the US are slowing as infections rise - we've looked at where and why this is happening.

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Soldier statue reignites Spanish row over fascism

Spain's legionnaires symbolised fascism, but Madrid may soon have a statue honouring them.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: India's top medal contenders

India sends its largest ever contingent to the Tokyo Olympics in the hope of bettering its medals tally.

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Charity, dating and pet spending booms, says Nationwide

People have been spending more on non-essentials as Covid restrictions ease, Nationwide says.

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CEO Secrets: 'Four-day weeks are good for business'

CEO Joe Munns says giving his workers a three-day weekend makes them happier and more productive.

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Argentina introduces new ID cards for non-binary people

Under the new system, residents can select 'x' as their gender on passports and national ID cards.

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'I survived Norway's worst terror attack'

Lisa Husby recalls hiding in fear as far-right extremist Anders Breivik went on a killing spree in a summer camp for young activists on Utøya island on 22 July 2011.

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Halima Aden and Tommy Hilfiger: ‘It’s not just about diverse catwalks’

The world’s first hijab-wearing supermodel talks to fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger about why she quit the industry.

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Tokyo 2020: Travelling to an Olympic Games like no other

The BBC's Mariko Oi reflects on her personal experience of covering the Games during a global pandemic.

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The jungle-trekking Covid vaccinators helping to protect remote Indian villages.

Latgam Singpu and his team of Covid vaccinators use rope bridges, school buses and incentives to reach remote villages in India's Arunachal Pradesh state.

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Nord Stream 2: US and Germany reach deal on controversial Russian gas pipeline

The US says the agreement prevents Russia from using the pipeline as a political weapon over Europe.

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Nord Stream 2: US and Germany reach deal on controversial Russian gas pipeline

The US says the agreement prevents Russia from using the pipeline as a political weapon over Europe.

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'It was hard to breathe': China flood terror as subway submerged

Passengers tell of their fear after a busy subway carriage was flooded in central Henan province.

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Opioid crisis: US drug giants reach $26bn settlement

Four drug-makers and distributors have agreed to pay the sum to settle thousands of government lawsuits.

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Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to LA sexual assault charges

The disgraced Hollywood producer appears in court in a wheelchair, facing sexual assault charges.

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Pegasus: Princess Latifa and Princess Haya numbers 'among leaks'

Numbers used by Princesses Latifa and Haya are reportedly found in a database at the heart of the leaks.

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Monkeypox: More than 200 contacts tracked in US for rare disease

No instances of the rare disease had been recorded in the US since 2003.

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Wildfires: Firefighters battle blaze from top of moving train

Officials in California are pulling out all the stops to contain the state's largest wildfire.

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Europe floods: 'I have an axe beside my bed'

Marion Wenzel showed the BBC around her flood-wrecked house in Ahrweiler, Germany.

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NHS workers in England offered 3% pay rise

Nurses and other NHS workers will get the award "in recognition of the unique impact of pandemic" on staff.

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ICMR sero survey says two-thirds of Indians exposed to Covid

The latest survey shows that 67% Indians, aged six and above, have been exposed to coronavirus.

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JP Morgan: US banking giant gives boss 'special award'

The award to Jamie Dimon is to persuade him to lead the company for a "significant number of years".

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Covid: Anger as half of Australians in lockdown again

Three states enforce stay-at-home orders, fuelling criticism of Australia's slow vaccination rate.

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Olympics: Tokyo 2020 chief does not rule out cancelling Games

Just days before the Games' opening ceremony, more athletes have tested positive for Covid.

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JP Morgan: US banking giant gives boss 'special award'

The award to Jamie Dimon is to persuade him to lead the company for a "significant number of years".

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Nigeria secures release of 100 kidnapped mothers and children

The group, most of them women and children, were kidnapped last month in Nigeria's Zamfara state.

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Covid: France rolls out health pass as cases soar

From Wednesday people will need proof of vaccination or a negative test to access some public places.

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Pegasus scandal: Are we all becoming unknowing spies?

We may be stepping into a world in which we are all spies - and at the same time are all spied on.

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Strife-torn Haiti gets new prime minister

Ariel Henry's appointment comes nearly two weeks after President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated.

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Is there a solution to the hospitality staff crisis?

Aside from Covid and Brexit, are there other reasons for the shortage of hospitality workers?

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Netflix to include mobile games for subscribers

The firm said on Tuesday that the "time is right to learn more about how our members value games".

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EU plans to make Bitcoin transfers more traceable

Companies handling crypto-assets would have to collect customer details.

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The little tech firm gunning for an airspeed record

Electroflight has built the E-NXT which it hopes will break the electric airspeed record.

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The battle for Indonesia's Gold Island

There are fears that a mine will threaten Sangihe island's ancient forests and local water supply.

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Darfur conflict's latest surge in violence displaces thousands

"I have cried so much, my eyes can barely see," one mother tells the BBC after seeing her brother die.

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Covid: The Mexican villages refusing to vaccinate

Take-up of the vaccine among indigenous towns in Chiapas state is as low as 2% in some areas.

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Mandira Bedi: Actress stirs debate over women's role at cremations

India's Mandira Bedi made news for performing her husband's last rites, generally a male preserve.

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Netflix to include mobile games for subscribers

The firm said on Tuesday that the "time is right to learn more about how our members value games".

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Thomas Barrack: Top Trump aide accused of working as foreign agent

Thomas Barrack is alleged to have lobbied the US government on behalf of the United Arab Emirates.

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Nike trainer output at key factory hit by Covid outbreak

Nike could run out of its Vietnamese-made trainers because of a rise in Covid infections in the region.

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Jeff Bezos and crew launch into space on New Shepard

Billionaire Jeff Bezos has launched into space, in the first crewed flight of his rocket ship, New Shepard.

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Pegasus: French President Macron identified as spyware target

The president's phone number was found on a list of numbers that were potential phone hacking targets.

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Covid: Officers told not to check green and amber arrivals, union says

Passenger locator forms and mandatory tests will not be routinely reviewed in England, a union claims.

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Prospect of Morrisons bidding war recedes

US investment firm Apollo, which was considering making an offer, has now changed its mind.

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Microsoft: Chinese authorities slam 'groundless' hacking claims

A group of Western countries had accused China of carrying out a major cyber-attack on the tech giant.

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Twitter suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene over 'misleadling' Covid posts

Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has been a vocal critic of vaccines and the use of masks.

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Singapore murder: Schoolboy charged over death of student

Police officers found the body of a 13-year-old in a school bathroom, and an axe has been seized.

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Pedro Castillo declared president-elect of Peru

The leftist candidate won the popular vote but had been accused of fraud by rival Keiko Fujimori.

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A weekend in America: Shootings in Washington spotlight growing problem

A stadium was sent into panic and a six-year-old was killed in two of the weekend's worst shootings.

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Pegasus: Who are the alleged victims of spyware targeting?

Jamal Khashoggi's wife and the editor of the Financial Times are among those said to be targeted.

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Covid: False and misleading health claims spread in Indonesia

As Indonesia undergoes a dramatic Covid surge, unproven and misleading health claims are spreading.

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The little tech firm gunning for an airspeed record

Electroflight has built the E-NXT which it hopes will break the electric airspeed record.

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David Cameron lacked judgement over Greensill, MPs' report says

David Cameron showed a lack of judgement when he informally lobbied on behalf of Greensill Capital, MPs say.

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Northern's self-service ticket machines hit by ransomware cyber attack

Northern rail's new self-service machines were installed at 420 stations two months ago.

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Using plastic waste to help solve sand shortages

With construction sand in short supply crushed plastic is being used as an alternative.

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Jeff Bezos to blast into space aboard New Shepard rocket ship

Billionaire Jeff Bezos will launch into space in the first crewed flight of his rocket ship.

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletes find new ways to train in lockdown

Participants in the upcoming Games have been going to unusual lengths to stay in shape under restrictions.

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First space tourist Dennis Tito: 'I was euphoric'

Dennis Tito paid $20 million to travel to the International Space Station in 2001.

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Covid: Isolation rules loosened for critical workers

People performing "critical" tasks including air traffic controllers will still be able to work under new rules.

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China accused of cyber-attack on Microsoft Exchange servers

The UK, US and EU have accused China of carrying out an attack on Microsoft Exchange email servers.

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Writing fake reviews could be made illegal, says government

The government is proposing law changes to stop people being exploited by businesses online.

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Canada to open border to fully vaccinated Americans in August

The loosening of restrictions comes amid significant progress in the country's vaccine rates.

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Ben & Jerry's to stop sales in Palestinian territories

The ice-cream maker said it was “inconsistent with our values” to continue selling products in the region.

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Ben & Jerry's to stop sales in Palestinian territories

The ice-cream maker said it was “inconsistent with our values” to continue selling products in the region.

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Police chief 'sick and tired' after child killed in shooting

The police chief in Washington DC made an emotional appeal after the shooting of a 6-year-old girl.

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Iraq attack: Bombing at Baghdad market kills Eid shoppers

At least 25 people are killed in an attack on a busy market in Iraq's capital, security sources say.

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India farmers' protest: Living on a highway in protest

Seven months on, farmers are still striking against contentious new laws outside the national capital.

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Kris Wu: Brands drop Chinese star over teen sex allegations

Singer-actor Kris Wu has denied the accusations and said he was filing a defamation suit.

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Greene King closes 33 pubs amid 'pingdemic'

The company warns staff shortages could get worst as more people are forced to self-isolate.

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Carlos Ghosn: Father and son sentenced for helping ex-Nissan boss escape

Michael and Peter Taylor were convicted of helping ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn escape Japan in 2019.

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Carlos Ghosn: Father and son sentenced for helping ex-Nissan boss escape

Michael and Peter Taylor were convicted of helping ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn escape Japan in 2019.

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Why I've hosted more than 30 refugees in my house

Karina Litvack has housed dozens of refugees in London since her daughters moved out.

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Katie Hopkins to be deported from Australia over quarantine rules

Katie Hopkins - a right-wing British commentator - bragged about plans to break isolation rules.

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Covid vaccination centres vandalised in France

The incidents came on a weekend of mass protests against the French government's new Covid rules.

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Covid: Global healthcare workers missing out on jabs

Campaigners say millions have not had even one vaccine dose, raising concerns for their communities.

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Tokyo Olympics: 'Plague of oysters' threaten key venue

More than $1m has been spent to keep tonnes of rogue shellfish at bay in Tokyo's Sea Forest Waterway.

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'Plague of oysters' threaten key Olympic venue

More than $1m has been spent to keep tonnes of rogue shellfish at bay in Tokyo's Sea Forest Waterway.

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Pegasus: Spyware sold to governments 'targets activists'

Israeli tech firm NSO denies media reports that its software has been sold to authoritarian regimes.

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Kurt Westergaard, Danish cartoonist behind Muhammad cartoon, dies at 86

His 2005 drawing of the Prophet Muhammad sparked protests across the Muslim world.

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Olympics: Defying threats, Iranian athletes speak out to back ban

Olympics organisers are being urged to investigate allegations of threats, discrimination and abuse.

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Covid: Is China's vaccine success waning in Asia?

Thailand and Indonesia's switch to other Covid jabs has raised questions about Chinese vaccines.

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Nigeria's security crises - five different threats

Almost every part of Nigeria is facing a security crisis - from kidnapping to extremist insurgencies.

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Using plastic waste to help solve sand shortages

With construction sand in short supply crushed plastic is being used as an alternative.

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Covid: Face mask rules relax but what do workers think?

It is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering in England, but some employees are nervous.

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Lex Gillette: Record-breaking blind long jumper

With the support of his sighted guide, the four-time Paralympic medallist hopes to win gold in Tokyo.

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Thousand of orders cancelled after Ocado robot fire

The online grocer says the blaze was caused by a collision between robots at one of its warehouses.

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Esraa Abdel Fattah: Egyptian activist released from prison

Esraa Abdel Fattah earned the moniker "Facebook Girl" for her role in the 2011 revolution.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro leaves hospital after treatment for blocked intestine

The Brazilian president was treated for continuing complications after a near-fatal 2018 stabbing.

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Oil producing nations agree deal to control prices

The Opec cartel and Russia will boost supply which should see petrol prices at the pumps come down.

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North Korea warns young people against using slang from the South

Kim Jong-un's party also warns against adopting the clothes, hairstyles and music of South Korea.

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ICYMI: Dead flamingos and a helicopter crash landing

Here are some stories you may have missed this week.

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Covid-19: Ireland's top medical officers targeted by abusive calls

Gardaí are investigating reports of abusive calls to Ireland's chief medical officer and his deputy.

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Europe floods: Merkel shocked by 'surreal' devastation

The chancellor vows to fast-track aid after visiting some of the worst-hit areas in western Germany.

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Covid: 'Pingdemic' threatens shop openings say supermarkets

M&S says it may have to reduce opening hours if more workers are forced to self-isolate.

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Britney Spears says she will not perform while father controls career

The singer says the arrangement controlling her personal and financial affairs has "killed my dreams".

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Kenya fuel tanker explosion kills 13 in Siaya County

People rushed to the scene of the crash to siphon petrol when the explosion occurred.

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Europe floods: Residents return home to see damage inflicted

Resident in Kleivelderweg, deep inside the Dutch disaster zone, find homes and businesses destroyed.

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'It felt like now's my moment for a new career'

Covid lockdowns have led to a boom in the number of people retraining and starting up new businesses.

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Tokyo Olympics: First athletes have Covid at athletes village

Two athletes become the first to test positive for coronavirus at the Tokyo Olympic athletes' village - five days before the start of the Games.

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Haiti: Wife of assassinated president returns from US after surviving attack

Wearing a bulletproof vest, Martine Moïse flew back from the US after being wounded in the attack.

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Moment New York mum saves five-year-old from kidnap

The mother pulled her son from a car after he was taken from her in broad daylight in the New York City.

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Europe floods: Victims face massive clean-up as waters recede

Residents of the worst-affected areas struggle to recover from the devastation as flood waters recede.

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Daughter of Afghan envoy kidnapped and injured in Pakistan

Afghan officials urge Pakistan to keep diplomats safe, amid tensions between the two neighbours.

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The Broadway dancer whose lockdown business bloomed

When Covid closed New York theatres, dancer Robbie Fairchild started a business that put down roots.

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Latin American Foto Festival: Strength and resistance

Caribbean and Latin American photography features in the fourth Annual Latin American Foto Festival.

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Abir Moussi: The Tunisian MP who was slapped but not beaten

Abir Moussi uses a megaphone in parliament and gets death threats but many say her voice is crucial.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'under the stars'

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

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Covid-19 tests while you wait in Israeli airport

Ben Gurion airport in Israel has introduced fast Covid-19 tests for travellers.

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Joshi is swapping life in captivity for a new start in the jungle

After a lifetime in captivity, Joshi is going to live in the jungle in Congo-Brazzaville.

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First Covid case reported in Tokyo Olympic village

The chief of the Tokyo Olympics accepts athletes are "probably very worried", after a Games-related organiser became the first person to test positive for Covid-19 in the athletes' village.

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Cannes Film Festival: Titane wins top Palme d'Or prize

The outlandish Titane wins after jury president Spike Lee reveals the award in a ceremony slip-up.

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Egypt's Al Ahly win African Champions League title

Egyptian heavyweights Al Ahly win a tenth African Champions League on Saturday after beating Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 in Morocco.

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'Havana syndrome'-like mystery illness affects Vienna US diplomats

The Biden administration is investigating cases of so-called "Havana syndrome" among US officials.

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Canada's vaccination rate overtakes US

Canada had a slow start on vaccinations compared to its neighbour but has now caught up to the US.

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In pictures: Masks and social distancing at downsized Hajj

Only about 60,000 pilgrims living in Saudi Arabia were eligible to take part this year.

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Covid: Travel firms angry over France quarantine rule

The continued need for travellers to quarantine on arrival in England and Wales undermines confidence, tourism groups say.

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Iran protests: One killed in water crisis demonstration

Iran is facing a severe drought, and there is growing public anger over water and power shortages.

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'Hollywood Ripper' Michael Gargiulo sentenced to death for murders

The case drew attention as one of the victims was about to go on a date with actor Ashton Kutcher.

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Europe floods: Rescuers race to find survivors as hundreds remain missing

Crews scramble to reach victims of deadly floods in Germany and Belgium, where hundreds are missing.

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Cannes Film Festival 2021 highlights: Sun, stars and saliva

A-listers flocked to the Cannes Film Festival's red carpet, despite the pandemic.

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Daca: Obama programme for child migrants ruled illegal

A Texas judge says new applicants cannot be enrolled in Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

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Covid: Fully jabbed arrivals from France must still quarantine

A planned relaxation of England's rules from Monday will not apply due to cases of the Beta variant.

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Under the skin of OnlyFans

A BBC investigation reveals concerns about how the site, known for porn, is structured and moderated.

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South Africa Zuma riots: What's behind the violence and looting?

Some analysts say the violence wasn't spontaneous anger but a deliberate strategy of sabotage.

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Week in pictures: 10 - 16 July 2021

A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.

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Covid-19: Second doses run dry in Brazil's scramble to vaccinate

Many are struggling to source their second dose of the Covid-19 jab in one of the worst-hit countries.

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Why the Scouts are launching a money badge after Covid

Why Scouts are lending a hand on tackling financial literacy in the wake of the pandemic.

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Covid misinformation on Facebook is killing people - Biden

The US president said a spike in Covid deaths among the unvaccinated was down to social media.

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The migrants hunger-striking for legal status in Belgium

More than 400 go without food demanding a clear path to residency in Belgium.

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Ros Atkins on… the North America heat waves

Ros Atkins explains the link between climate change and recent heat waves in the US and Canada.

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Belgium takes back mothers and children from Syria jihadist camps

It is the biggest repatriation of suspected Islamic State members since its fall in 2019.

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Craft beer industry accused of being 'sexist boys' club'

Independent beer makers have promised reform following allegations of discrimination and harassment.

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Bianca Devins: Family sue NY officials over video footage of murdered teen

Bianca Devins' family claim video of her having sex and also her murder were shared with the media.

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Covid: Fully jabbed arrivals from France must still quarantine

Double-vaccinated travellers returning to England from France will still have to quarantine for 10 days from Monday

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WhatsApp blocks two million Indian accounts

The messaging platform said most of these users violated the bulk messaging rules.

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Australia Covid: Melbourne's snap lockdown spark protest

Anti-lockdown demonstrators took to the streets as the country's delta outbreak spreads.

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Entire whisky distillery ships out to China

More than 35 tonnes of production equipment is leaving Scotland for the port of Tianjin under a £3m deal.

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Germany floods: Merkel pledges support for victims

Angela Merkel says the "full extent" of the German floods will only be seen in the coming days.

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Canada: More unmarked graves likely at former residential school site

An indigenous group said in May it had found the probable remains of 215 children in unmarked graves.

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Dying alone in Indonesia's grim battle with Covid-19

Firefighters haul bodies from homes as hospitals scramble for oxygen in Asia's new Covid epicentre.

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Viewpoint: Why Sikhs are the do-gooders of the world

A new book asks why Sikhs have made it a tradition to help strangers in their darkest moments.

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South Africa Zuma riots: Fact-checking claims about the protests

We've looked at some examples of misleading images and videos, claiming to be from the current protests.

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Canada residential schools: 'Six years old, I was imprisoned here'

As searches for unmarked graves continue, survivors reflect on a dark legacy of residential schools.

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Africa's week in pictures: 9-15 July 2021

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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How your personal data is being scraped from social media

As hackers scoop up data from social media sites, should firms be taking better care of your data?

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Tokyo 2020: The gymnasts 'building bridges between cultures'

The town of Murayama in northern Japan is preparing to welcome a team of Bulgarian Olympians.

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Cbeebies bedtime stories and why Hollywood stars are lining up

Other stars to have taken part include Tom Hardy, Dolly Parton and Sir Elton John.

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Covid staff shortage could shut meat production lines

The industry has warned of shortages as one in 10 staff are told to isolate by the NHS Covid app

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Covid: Al fresco dining to become a High Street fixture in England

Pavement licences are to be extended and takeaway pints will continue for another year to help the sector.

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Small shops face £1.7bn debt mountain, says report

The warning is in the latest report on the future of High Streets by former retail chief Bill Grimsey.

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Goldman Sachs to require staff to wear masks from Monday

The banking giant hopes 70% of UK staff will return to its London office in the coming weeks.

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Should we trust big tech with our health data?

Our medical records are in demand by tech firms who want to use the data to help tackle illnesses.

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Biden and Merkel 'united against Russia aggression'

"Good friends can disagree," Mr Biden says of their division over a Russia-to-Germany pipeline.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fleeing for fear of new ethnic conflict

"War is inevitable - it is ethnic cleansing," says an Ethiopian doctor who has escaped to Sudan.

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The South African community standing up to looters

The government said it would deploy 25,000 troops, after days of widespread looting and violence.

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Covid: Foreign Office still advising against travel to countries set to turn green

Both will be added to the UK's green list on Monday, but the foreign office still advises against travel.

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Covid: WHO urges China to co-operate better in virus origin probe

The head of the WHO called for more transparency in the investigation into the origins of Covid.

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Singapore sees cases spike in large karaoke lounge cluster

Some 54 cases are linked to such lounges, which typically see hostesses interact with customers.

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China's post-pandemic economic rebound loses steam

The world's second largest economy grew by 7.9% in the second quarter compared to a year earlier.

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Korindo: Korean palm oil giant stripped of sustainability status

A BBC investigation found Korindo been buying up and burning swathes of Asia's largest rainforests.

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Mastercard: India stops payment service provider from issuing cards

India's central bank says Mastercard violated an order directing payments data to be stored locally.

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Mastercard: India stops payment service provider from issuing cards

India's central bank says Mastercard violated an order directing payments data to be stored locally.

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Korindo: Korean palm oil giant stripped of sustainability status

A BBC investigation last year found Korindo been buying up swathes of Asia's largest rainforests.

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Debbie Harry on Blondie's 'monumental' Cuba trip and her reunion demands

The star recalls two historic concerts in Havana, and reveals her demand before reforming Blondie.

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Angela Merkel and four US presidents

The German chancellor, who first took office in the Bush era, makes a farewell visit to Washington DC.

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'My husband was an angel - then he raped me'

Marital rape has long been a taboo issue in Egypt, but now victims are beginning to speak out.

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Covid in Namibia: 'Fifteen of my relatives have died'

Namibia is suffering one of the world's worst outbreaks of Covid, as ex-footballer Marley Ngarizemo can testify.

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South Africa looting: I'm struggling to find food

A Durban resident tells the BBC he is struggling to find any food after so many shops were looted.

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Gujarat: The Indian baby who was abducted twice

The disappearance of a two-day-old baby was the start of a case that crossed state lines in India.

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Mortgages refused for self-employed who took Covid grants

Mortgage brokers say self employed and furloughed workers are being turned down by some high street lenders.

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Insurers plan green replacements for car and property write-offs

Written off or stolen petrol cars could be replaced with electric vehicles, as part of a wide-ranging eco-plan.

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Why the US is launching a $300 monthly child benefit

The payments will go to about 39 million households, according to the US Treasury Department and the IRS.

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Britney Spears can hire own lawyer in conservatorship case, judge rules

The decision comes as the pop star addresses a US court for the second time in less than a month.

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FBI failed to investigate USA Gymnastics abuser, watchdog finds

While agents dragged their feet, the report found, Larry Nassar continued to prey on gymnasts.

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Cuba: US calls for release of all protesters after unrest

Demonstrations broke out nationwide in Cuba on Sunday in a rare protest against the government.

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Fleeing Taliban bombs and bullets in Afghanistan’s Kunduz province

BBC correspondent Yogita Limaye travelled to Afghanistan's strategically vital Kunduz province, most of which has fallen to the Taliban.

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Czech women seek compensation for coerced sterilisations

Thousands of women were sterilised without their consent in former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Nasa zeroes in on cause of Hubble's trouble

A possible cause is identified for the Hubble telescope's worst glitch in years.

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Afghanistan: US to evacuate endangered translators

The Biden administration is to evacuate Afghan translators who assisted them during the war.

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SA Zuma riots: Mother on throwing baby from burning building

The building was allegedly set on fire by looters amid an eruption of riots across South Africa.

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US warns businesses over China's Xinjiang province

The announcement comes as the West hardens its stance over alleged human rights abuses in the region.

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Hotel collapse in China's Suzhou kills 17, injures five

A preliminary investigation found the property owner had privately modified the building's structure.

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Iranians 'plotted to kidnap US, Canada and UK targets'

New York-based Iranian-born journalist Masih Alinejad says she was targeted for abduction.

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Islamic State children in Syria face a lifetime in prison

A BBC investigation found that children, whose parents supported IS, are caught in a conveyor belt of incarceration.

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Australia issues new appeal over backpacker murder

Australian police want to find the remains of Peter Falconio, who was killed in the outback 20 years ago.

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Cuba: Man confirmed killed in anti-government unrest

A man died in the unrest that began on Sunday, but witnesses deny official accounts of the incident.

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South Africa riots: Looting and shooting in Durban

People caught in the middle of the violence say their city is "on fire" - and they feel abandoned.

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Summer of Soul: New film revives lost 'Black Woodstock' gig series

Questlove's directorial debut uncovers lost gigs with Sly Stone, Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone.

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A question of faith: Biden, Catholicism and the presidency

A debate over communion for the second Catholic US president renews questions of religion and politics.

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Khashoggi murder: US softens towards Saudi leader

Saudi Arabia's crown prince was shunned after the 2018 killing, but the kingdom is back in business.

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Colombia bets on privately funded Covid vaccinations

The private-sector scheme allows companies to vaccinate their Colombian staff, regardless of need.

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Australian campaign to improve education about sexual consent

Thousands of stories have emerged of Australian students sexually assaulted by fellow pupils.

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Covid: Planned redundancies at lowest level since 2015

Figures suggest employers are keeping workers despite the winding down of the furlough scheme

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Carry on flying, says government green plan

The policy has been ridiculed by environmentalists who say the government is putting too much faith in innovation.

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How your driving might reveal early signs of Alzheimer's

Research shows how small changes in the way you drive could expose preclinical signs of disease.

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The woman giving toys a new life

Rebecca transforms people's old and unwanted dolls and then gives them away for free.

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REvil: Ransomware gang websites disappear from internet

The REvil group has been blamed for cyber-attacks on hundreds of businesses worldwide.

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Lithuania votes to curb influx of migrants from Belarus

The strict legislation allows the mass detention of migrants, as hundreds arrive from Belarus.

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Asian American history teaching rule in US state

Illinois' first-in-the-nation measure gained support after a wave of anti-Asian violence in the US.

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Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn: How I escaped Japan in a box

The former boss of Nissan and Renault reveals how evaded house arrest to flee to Lebanon.

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Covid: Masks to remain compulsory on London transport

Sadiq Khan says commuters will be required to wear face coverings on TfL services after 19 July.

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Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn: How I escaped Japan in a box

The former boss of Nissan and Renault reveals how evaded house arrest to flee to Lebanon.

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McDonald's owners offer childcare to lure staff

The burger giant's restaurants have been struggling to hire after making staff redundant last year.

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Venezuela opposition figure Freddy Guevara arrested

Freddy Guevara broadcast live on social media as he was arrested on a highway in Caracas.

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Man in China finds son snatched 24 years ago

Child abductions are a big problem in China, with tens of thousands of kids being taken every year.

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Flipkart: India online retail giant raises $3.6bn in latest funding round

This brings the Walmart-backed firm's value to almost $38bn ahead of its expected market debut.

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Flipkart: India online retail giant raises $3.6bn in latest funding round

This brings the Walmart-backed firm's value to almost $38bn ahead of its expected market debut.

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Iraq: Hospital fire in Covid ward kills dozens

The fire broke out in a Covid isolation ward - reportedly after an oxygen cylinder exploded.

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US Afghanistan withdrawal: Top commander steps down

The special forces commander has handed over control as the 20-year US-led mission nears its close.

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The myth of India's population explosion

India's most populous state has a contentious plan for curbing population growth. But is it necessary?

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In numbers: Life in Afghanistan after America leaves

How did 20 years of war between the US and the Taliban change Afghanistan?

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Why 'dragon of clouds' forms above wildfires

As wildfires rage across the western US, scientists report the "most extreme" fire clouds they have seen.

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US heatwave: Could US and Canada see the worst wildfires yet?

The annual fire season has barely started - and there are claims that 2021 might be the worst year yet.

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Ghana's Kojo Marfo: Sell-out show for butcher-turned-painter

He's got rock star fans and two sold-out shows to his name, but Kojo Marfo prefers life's simple joys.

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Plastic surgery booming in China despite the dangers

Young people are using social media apps to plan cosmetic procedures which don't always meet expectations.

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Covid: Bus and train firms must decide whether to mandate masks

Masks will not be legally required on public transport when Covid restrictions are eased in England.

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Springtime bounceback lifts High Streets to record growth

High Street sales from April to June grew at the fastest pace on record, industry figures indicate.

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Voice cloning of growing interest to actors and cybercriminals

Why voice cloning is not just a threat to actors but could benefit cybercriminals too.

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Texas Democrats flee state to block Republican voting law

Republicans in the state are proposing some of the most restrictive voting laws in the US.

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The EU countries 'pushing back' asylum seekers at sea

Human rights groups allege that thousands of people seeking asylum in Europe have been pushed back from Greece to Turkey before being given a chance to apply for asylum.

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Why people in Eswatini are calling for change

Dozens of people have died in recent protests calling for reform of Eswatini's absolute monarchy.

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France Covid: Vaccinations mandatory for all health workers

Amid a surge of infections, President Emmanuel Macron announces significant moves to combat Covid.

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Tesla: Elon Musk ‘rather hates’ being company boss

Speaking in court on Monday, the entrepreneur said he prefers spending time on design and engineering.

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Cuba protests: Arrests after thousands rally against government

Thousands rallied on Sunday, angry at the country's economic crisis and curbs on civil liberties.

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Georgia: Scuffles in Georgia parliament over cameraman death

Protesters are calling for the prime minister's resignation after the death of Lekso Lashkarava.

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Covid: Seoul bans speedy songs in gyms to stop sweating

Users in South Korea's capital are told to limit sweat-splashing and quick-breathing.

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Cuba protests: Three key issues that explain the rare unrest

Cuba has been plunged into turmoil by unusual protests. We look at the main drivers of unrest.

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Cuba: Rare protests see thousands on streets

Protesters say they are angry about the government’s handling of both coronavirus and the economy.

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Heathrow's long queues blamed on self-isolating staff

Terminal 5 sees long queues at security because staff were told to self-isolate by the NHS app.

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UK bans fifth neo-Nazi group under terror laws

US group The Base, which aims to start a race war, is banned after recruitment efforts in Britain.

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Super Mario 64 game sells for record-breaking $1.5m at auction

An original Zelda cartridge and a Mario game set successive records at auction within days.

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Jacob Zuma: Riots in South Africa as ex-president challenges sentence

Shops are looted and buildings set on fire as the former president challenges his prison sentence.

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Jordan jails two senior figures convicted of plotting coup

An ex-royal court chief and a minor royal are jailed for 15 years after being convicted of sedition.

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Covid vaccine: Thailand decides to mix jabs as cases spike

The decision comes after hundreds of medical workers caught Covid despite being fully vaccinated.

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Florida breaks manatee death record in first six months of 2021

Wildlife authorities say the unprecedented number of deaths was primarily caused by starvation.

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Daily Mail: Rothermere family considers bid to take news group private

The family, which owns 28% of the group, is looking to buy the rest of the news organisation.

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Taiwan tech giants Foxconn and TSMC to buy 10m Covid jabs

The government has come under intense pressure to speed up its vaccine programme.

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Covid Australia: 'Graphic' vaccine advert sparks backlash

The ad shows a young woman in a hospital bed gasping for breath while hooked up to a ventilator.

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Jaipur: Lightning strike kills 11 taking selfies in India

The incident happened when tourists were at a popular fort in India's Jaipur city.

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Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson rockets to the edge of space

The UK businessman realises a lifetime's ambition by riding a rocket plane high into the sky.

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G20 finance ministers back deal to tax companies

The plan aims to make companies pay their "fair share" by setting a minimum global tax rate.

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US team to visit Haiti after President Jovenel Moïse's assassination

It will assess the security situation after last week's attack that triggered unrest in Haiti.

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Almost half of staff care less about their careers since Covid

More of us worry about work-related burnout since the start of the pandemic, a study by Aviva shows.

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Euro 2020 final: England beaten by Italy on penalties

England's hopes of ending a 55-year wait for a major trophy are crushed in heartbreaking fashion as they lose on penalties to Italy in the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley.

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Euro 2020: Italy fans ecstatic after England defeated in Wembley final

There are scenes of jubilation across Italy as the national football team beat England on penalties.

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Cubans stage rare protests over Covid measures

Hundreds rally in several Cuban cities on Sunday, with others showing support for the government.

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Voice cloning of interest to actors and cybercriminals

Why voice cloning is not just a threat to actors but could benefit cybercriminals too.

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Afghan woman 'unbroken' after being shot by her husband

Afghan woman Shakila Zareen had to have 22 operations after being shot in the face by her husband.

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Google boss Sundar Pichai on tax and his personal tech habits

Google boss Sundar Pichai defends company record on tax – and explains his personal tech habits.

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Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson reaches edge of space

Watch the moment Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic rocket plane reached its highest altitude.

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Zuma jailed: Arrests as protests spread in South Africa

Police say criminals are taking advantage of the unrest following the former president's jailing.

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Miami condo collapse: Inside the recovery operation clearing the ruins

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue show how workers are clearing the "enormous" pile of ruins that remains.

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CBI employers group calls for early end to self-isolation rules

The CBI says it would ease staff shortages and help make the economic reopening "confident" rather than "anxious".

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Pope Francis leads prayers from hospital balcony after colon surgery

Francis thanks well-wishers from his hospital balcony following treatment for a colon problem.

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US heatwave: Wildfires rage in western states as temperatures soar

Tributes are paid to two firefighters who died in a plane crash while responding to a blaze in Arizona.

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Euro 2020 final: Which side of England's 'Little Italy' will get to celebrate?

Around one in five people in the town of Bedford is Italian, meaning divided loyalties for the Euros final.

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Miami collapse death toll rises to 86

Eighty-six people have been confirmed dead and 54 others are still missing.

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Sir Richard Branson: Space flight will be 'extraordinary'

The UK businessman is about to realise a lifetime's ambition by flying to the edge of space.

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Australia: New South Wales confirms first Covid-related death in 10 months

A 90-year old woman died in Sydney, as state officials warn of a surge in new infections.

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Portugal orders house arrest for Benfica football club president

Luís Filipe Vieira is being investigated in Portugal for suspected tax fraud and money laundering.

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Lionel Messi wins first Copa America as Argentina beat Brazil in final

Lionel Messi ends his wait for a first major international title as Argentina beat Brazil in the Copa America final.

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Covid: Woman aged 90 died with double variant infection

Simultaneous infections are rare but can happen, particularly in people yet to be vaccinated, warn experts.

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The foreigners in China’s disinformation drive

Foreigners are increasingly appearing on YouTube promoting China's narrative on issues like Xinjiang.

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Elisa Loncón: From poverty to PhD to writing Chile's constitution

Elisa Loncón, an indigenous leader, will be one of the main architects of Chile's new constitution.

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Why Canada is reforming indigenous foster care

The residential school legacy has been linked to the overrepresentation of indigenous children in care.

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'I help Indian parents talk about sex'

An Indian sex coach says parents turn to her for advice as sex education is not available in schools.

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Kenyatta, Ruto and Odinga: The true cost of Kenya's political love triangle

Kenya's president and his deputy had what seemed like a perfect political marriage, until a third partner showed up.

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Electric cars: Man named after service station plans motorway ‘revolution’

A man named after Toddington services on the M1 promises to install hundreds of new charge points for electric vehicles.

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'Flying fish' restock US lakes

Wildlife authorities in Utah have restocked lakes with fish by dropping them out of a plane.

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ICYMI: A nail-biting tight rope walk and a tiny cow

Here's a summary of this week's news you might have missed.

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Jovenel Moïse: President's widow speaks for first time

Martine Moïse, who was injured in the attack which killed her husband, speaks for the first time.

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Ethiopia election: Abiy Ahmed wins with huge majority

Abiy Ahmed won another five-year term with an overwhelming majority, Ethiopia's election board says.

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Esther Bejarano: Auschwitz orchestra member dies

Esther Bejarano survived in Auschwitz by playing in the death camp's orchestra.

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Cannes: Actress Lea Seydoux tests positive for Covid-19

The James Bond star may miss the French film festival after contracting the virus.

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Jonathan Coleman: Tributes paid to radio and TV presenter

Tributes are paid to the "giant of radio" who passed away on Friday.

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Charlottesville removes Robert E Lee statue that sparked deadly rally

The statue of General Robert E Lee, and another of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, will be put into storage.

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US heatwave: California and Nevada brace for record-breaking temperatures

California's Death Valley matches what may be the highest temperature ever reliably recorded.

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Charlottesville set to remove Robert E Lee statue that sparked rally

The statue of Robert E Lee was at the centre of 2017 protests that turned deadly in Charlottesville.

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Bangladesh factory fire: Owner arrested after blaze kills 52

Eight face murder charges, and a separate inquiry into child labour at the factory is also launched.

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Venezuela: Battles rage between police and gangs in Caracas

Security forces search for gang leaders after two days of fighting in the capital Caracas.

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Grizzly bear shot dead after killing woman in Montana

Leah Davis Lokan, 65, was on a mountain biking trip when she was attacked by the bear.

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Jovenel Moïse: Haiti requests foreign troops after president's assassination

Haitian officials want US and UN forces to protect key infrastructure in the country in turmoil.

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White House defends role in Hunter Biden art sale

A top ethics expert slams the secrecy surrounding the auction of paintings by the president's son.

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Fire lookouts: The US Forestry Service lookouts watching for fires

In remote towers, US Forestry Service lookouts act as an early warning system for forest fires.

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Kem Ley: A shooting that shook Cambodia

Kem Ley, a Cambodian political commentator, was murdered five years ago, but his legacy lives on.

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Covid origins: Scientists weigh up evidence over virus's origins

Researchers aim to "set the record straight" on how the virus transferred from bats into humans.

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Sulli Deals: The Indian Muslim women 'up for sale' on an app

Dozens of Muslim women in India found their identities being used in a degrading app.

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DR Congo: Measles vaccines missed because of Covid focus

The WHO warns of potential outbreaks in countries like DR Congo, while the focus is on Covid-19.

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Classic Football Shirts warns customers of scam

The firm, which has 450,000 Instagram followers, says customers' data was accessed in recent weeks.

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'My music is always there when I need it'

Music fans explain why they wouldn't part with their vinyl and CDs, despite the rise of streaming.

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From living in a tent to financial independence

Schemes helping homeless people lacking IDs to get bank accounts are transforming hundreds of lives.

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Why strawberry experts are hoping to serve up an Ace

How a new variety of championship berry may help farmers survive Brexit and the pandemic.

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Biden vows US action over Russian cyber-attacks

Asked if Moscow would face consequences for the series of hacks, Mr Biden replied: "Yes."

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Powerful fire tornado in California is latest extreme weather sign

The vortex of smoke and flame is one of the latest signs of extreme weather threatening the US West

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Lebanon struck by power cut as major plants shut down

Many in Lebanon are receiving just two hours of energy a day, as it grapples with an economic crisis.

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