Sudan coup: Khartoum barricaded by pro-democracy activists

Three people were reportedly killed and 100 wounded after a crackdown on mass protests on Saturday.

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Stars of music enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Carole King, Jay-Z and Foo Fighters and others were inducted at a star studded Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.

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Man dies during bull-running event in Spanish city of Onda

Authorities said the man suffered a head wound and had an artery punctured in his thigh by the bull.

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Japan election: Ruling LDP set for reduced majority - polls

Polls predict new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's party will have a reduced majority in the lower house.

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ICYMI: A baby rhino and million dollar trainers

A roundup of stories you might have missed this week, including a hoverbike and million dollar trainers.

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Yemen: Nine killed in Aden airport car bomb

The attack near Aden's airport is the deadliest to strike the temporary capital since last year.

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Greta Thunberg: It's never too late to do as much as we can

Activist Greta Thunberg is still hopeful the world can achieve "massive changes" to combat climate change.

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'Father of tiramisu' Ado Campeol dies aged 93

Campeol owned a restaurant in Italy where the dessert was invented by his wife and a pastry chef.

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G20 in final push to reach deal on climate at Rome summit

The leaders of the world's richest economies are looking for an agreement ahead of COP26.

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G20: World leaders agree to historic corporate tax deal

Leaders at the G20 in Rome endorse a proposal that sets a minimum tax rate of 15% on big businesses.

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COP26: 'Moment of truth' as world meets for climate summit

COP26 begins in Glasgow, amid dire warnings for the future if urgent climate action is not taken.

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JCB signs green hydrogen deal worth billions

JCB will take 10% of the green hydrogen made by Australian mining company Fortescue Future Industries.

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‘As a child I saw the plane crash that killed my sisters'

Harriet was waving her sisters off when the plane left the runway and burned. Now she's finding others linked to the tragedy.

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The white student braving racial politics in South Africa

Jess Griesel faces a backlash for joining a party that backs the interests of poor black South Africans.

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Can COP26 really save the planet?

Past COPs our science editor went to didn't stop climate change - will this one be any different?

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Climate change: What's it like living in a place where it's 50C?

The BBC has spoken to people around the world about how extreme heat is changing their lives.

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COP26: What effect does methane have on climate change? And more questions

BBC science correspondent Matt McGrath answers your questions about Glasgow's COP26 climate summit.

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COP26: How Glasgow is hosting world leaders

About 120 world leaders from US President Joe Biden to the prime minister of Andorra will be in Glasgow for COP26.

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Alec Baldwin makes first public comments on 'one in a trillion' shooting

In his first public comments, the actor says the cinematographer he accidentally shot was his friend.

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Israeli woman jailed three times for refusing to join the army

Most Jewish Israelis do military service. But a small number, like Shahar, take an ideological stance.

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A lifetime with the Yanomami people of the Amazon

The photographer who spent 50 years fighting to protect indigenous people.

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How the Taliban takeover changed my life

From office workers to students, Afghans share how their lives have changed since August.

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The women reviving a vanishing legacy of Sufi music in Kashmir

This six-piece band has overcome a lot of opposition to be able to play Islamic devotional music.

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Indian PM Narendra Modi invites Pope for visit

The invitation is a significant turnaround, after negotiations for a papal visit collapsed in 2017.

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Ancient wooden Mayan canoe unearthed almost intact in Mexico

Archaeologists discovered the boat during construction work on a new tourist train network.

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T20 World Cup: The toxic trolling of India's cricket stars

As online abuse becomes the main form of venting, many worry about the toxicity cricketers face on social media.

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G20: Climate and Covid top agenda as world leaders meet

The G20 leaders are holding their first face-to-face meeting since the start of the pandemic.

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Tonga records first coronavirus case since start of pandemic

The island nation was one of the last countries in the world not to have reported any infections.

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The Rolling Stones: Robot dog 'Spot' shares Mick Jagger's moves

A unique robotic version of Start Me Up celebrates 40 years since the release of The Rolling Stones' Tattoo You album.

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Covid-19 origins may never be known, US intelligence agencies say

But US agencies say the virus, first identified in China, was not developed as a biological weapon.

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Facebook's metamorphosis - will it work?

Will Mark Zuckerberg's bet on a new name and the metaverse succeed?

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Marshall 'Major' Taylor: The first black American world champion & his fight to the top

Marshall 'Major' Taylor was the first black American to become a world champion, in 1899. This is his largely forgotten story.

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The 17-year-old making films fun for deaf children

Mariella, 17, made an app during lockdown that's helping some kids enjoy films for the first time.

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COP26: What do the poorest countries want from climate summit?

Rich countries will get most of the attention, but developing countries are on climate change's front line.

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Canada challenges compensation order for indigenous children

The Trudeau government opposes the court order to pay C$40,000 to each indigenous child.

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Week in pictures: 23 - 29 October 2021

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

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La Palma: Living with lava

Residents on the Spanish island share how Cumbre Vieja's eruption has changed their lives.

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The viral basketball star changing views on Muslim women in sport

Viral basketball sensation Jamad Fiin's videos have racked up millions of views online.

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COP26: African climate activists' message to world leaders

Young climate activists from Africa share their message to world leaders at COP26.

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California condors: Virgin births discovered in critically endangered birds

Scientists discover California condors can give birth without any male genetic DNA.

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Saudi Arabia expels Lebanon ambassador amid Yemen row

The kingdom is also recalling its envoy from Beirut over "insulting" remarks by a Lebanese minister.

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Fetty Wap: US rapper charged with drug trafficking

The artist was arrested at a stadium in New York City before his concert.

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Dramatic footage shows tornado cut across Texas highway

The twister flung trees and cars into the air and affected 100 homes, officials said.

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Greta Thunberg: Activist calls on banks to stop funding climate 'destruction'

The Swedish campaigner is in the UK to take part in protests ahead of next week's COP26 conference.

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Palestinian groups branded terrorists by Israel say they are being silenced

Six human rights groups outlawed by Israel say they are being silenced and want the ban removed.

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The moment Facebook became Meta

Meta, the rebranded Facebook, made its debut at the company’s headquarters with a new sign today.

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Squid Game cryptocurrency soars 2300% in first few days

The popular Netflix show has now spawned its new cryptocurrency - and its soaring.

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COP26: Arnold Schwarzenegger angered by world leaders' climate policies

The Terminator actor also says reducing meat intake does not have to mean sacrificing something.

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COP26: Four numbers that set the stage for climate change negotiations

The Queen cancelling her appearance and a climate pledge delayed - what do they mean for COP26?

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Climate Change: What are the big polluters doing to cut carbon emissions?

The top CO2-producing nations all have plans to tackle global warming - but what progress are they making?

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Biden lands in Europe with domestic spending plans in limbo

The US president is attending two summits, while his $2.75tn (£2tn) spending plans are up in the air.

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Andrew Cuomo: Ex-NY governor accused of groping in court filing

The criminal complaint alleges the ex-NY governor forcibly touched a woman at the governor's mansion.

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Inside the controversial US gunshot-detection firm

BBC News has been given access to ShotSpotter, the controversial US technology company that detects gunshots.

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Two US neo-Nazis from 'the Base' jailed for terrorist plot

The sentence comes as part of a federal government crackdown on violent white nationalists.

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Indonesia calls for vaccine equity after Covid toll

In an exclusive interview, President Joko Widodo urges rich countries to share their vaccines.

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Europe's floods: Lessons from German tragedy

Recriminations have followed the July floods and the alleged failure to alert residents.

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The Taliban’s secretive war against IS

Jalalabad is the frontline in murky and bloody battle between two groups, and the death toll is rising.

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Mikheil Saakashvili: Hunger-striking ex-leader rattles Georgia from jail

Mikheil Saakashvili was president, but is now in prison as the government tries to silence him.

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Why the vending machine is making a comeback

From milkshakes to pizzas, new vending machines are selling an expanding range of products.

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Ethiopia food crisis: Why does PM have a problem with wheat aid?

Ethiopia has been increasing its wheat production, but this is yet to catch up with growing wheat demand.

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Africa's week in pictures: 22-28 October 2021

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

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Japan election: Why the ruling party keeps winning

As Sunday's polls approach, we look at why it is so difficult to defeat the ruling party.

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Amazon to pay billions to prevent Christmas shortages

The online retail giant said it would take steps to "minimise the impact" of supply chain issues.

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The British twins who set up a black-founded $1bn 'unicorn'

Oliver and Alexander Kent-Braham built tech firm Marshmallow during their 20s - it's now worth $1bn.

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How the pandemic made us more adventurous drinkers

Sales of more unusual drinks have soared since the start of the pandemic.

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Climate change: Major US oil companies face grilling by Congress

House Democrats accuse major oil companies of misleading the public for decades.

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Facebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand

The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does.

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Facebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand

The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does.

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China rations diesel amid fuel shortages

It is likely to contribute to the global supply chain crisis and inflation, analysts told the BBC.

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Sitting Bull: DNA confirms great-grandson's identity

A sample of the Native American leader's hair confirms the identity of his great-grandson.

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Helping Chinatown's elderly during the pandemic

A volunteer army is delivering hundreds of meals to elderly East-Asians in New York.

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Households face £3,000 hit after Budget measures, warns think tank

Households will pay £3,000 more tax a year as a result of measures taken by Boris Johnson's government.

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Budget 2021: There has been a shift in Tory philosophy - minister

The government says it makes no apologies for big spending increases unveiled in the Budget.

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Climate change: Polls shows rising demand for government action

Ahead of COP26, a BBC World Service poll finds growing support for strong political leadership.

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ICC T20 World Cup: India arrests Muslims for cheering Pakistan cricket team

Several people have been arrested for supporting Pakistan during Sunday's T20 World Cup cricket game.

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Fishing rights row: French threats disappointing, says Frost

The Brexit minister seeks "urgent clarification" after France says it will block ports to UK boats.

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China limits construction of 'super high-rise buildings'

The decision is being seen as part of a larger bid to crackdown on vanity projects.

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Chinese missile launch very concerning, says top US general

Gen Milley's comments were the first US acknowledgment of claims China tested a hypersonic missile.

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'You have to prove your faith when you're dating as a black Muslim'

Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to black Muslims about their experiences in the dating world and society.

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Covid passes set to stay as Europe heads for winter

There have been protests but much of Europe has accepted the QR codes as a means of extending freedoms.

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Climate change: Can India meet its targets?

As a major global climate summit approaches, is the Indian government on track to meet its own commitments?

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Ruth Negga on her latest role – as a black woman passing as white

Based on the 1929 book by Nella Larsen, the film tells the story of childhood friends who meet in later life.

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Budget 2021: Did you get what you wanted?

We ask five people across the UK if they got what they wanted from Rishi Sunak's Budget.

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Saudi chemical giant to invest nearly £1bn in Teesside plant

Saudia Arabian firm Sabic confirms it is to decarbonise its plant in the north east of England.

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The plumber giving 'white van man' an eco-makeover

Plumber Martin Broer explains why he swapped his van for an electric cargo bike.

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CEO Secrets: Rich Lesser of BCG shares his advice

Rich Lesser, global chair of Boston Consulting Group, shares his business advice for CEO Secrets.

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Pope Francis to visit Canada for indigenous reconciliation

The visit follows renewed attention on indigenous children who died at residential schools.

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Theranos: DeVos family 'misled' before investing $100m

The former US education secretary was convinced Theranos's blood tests were a "game changer".

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Impact of Brexit on economy 'worse than Covid'

The boss of the UK's forecaster says Brexit will be worse for the economy than Covid.

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Twitter profits slump after settling long-running lawsuit

The social media giant paid out after it was accused of misleading investors in 2015.

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Benin Bronzes: 'My great-grandfather sculpted the looted treasures'

Nigerians welcome the return of artefacts - including Cambridge University's cockerel - looted in 1897.

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Spain grants joint custody of dog in rare ruling

A lawyer calls the ruling pioneering as her client could declare herself as a "co-carer".

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Hong Kong passes new film censorship law

Authorities will have the power to ban films deemed to violate China's national security interests.

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Josh Cavallo: 'I'm a footballer and I'm gay,' says Australian player

The Adelaide United player has become the only current male professional footballer to do so.

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Moldova: Russia threatens gas supply in Europe's poorest state

Moldova has made history by buying gas from somewhere other than Russia. How will the Kremlin react?

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Huma Abedin: Clinton aide details sex assault by US senator

In a new book, Huma Abedin says she was assaulted after a senator invited her into his home.

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Covid: Australia to end ban on citizens leaving country

For the first time in 19 months, Australians will not need an exemption to travel overseas.

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Sudan coup: Why the army is gambling with the future

The generals fear they are at risk if civilian rule demands accountability, argues Alex de Waal.

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Mort Sahl: Legendary comedian and satirist dies at age 94

His political satire spared no side and revolutionised how stand-up comedy is now performed.

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Malkhan Singh: The surrender of India's bandit king

Forty years ago, a photographer spent a week following India's dreaded "bandit king" Malkhan Singh.

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Lebanon: Beirut violence fuels fears of return to civil war

A deadly flare-up shows how Lebanon's festering tensions could spiral into all-out conflict again.

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Alex Clare: The singer who chose his faith over Adele tour

Alex Clare on record label ultimatums and a hopeful return to a kinder music industry.

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Charlottesville: Why are the ‘Unite the Right’ organisers on trial?

Nine people injured at the 2017 far-right 'Unite the Right' rally in Virginia are suing organisers.

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Life at 50C: Surviving in Kuwait's 'unbearable' heat

The Middle East is warming faster than much of the world, leaving Kuwaitis struggling with everyday life.

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Ros Atkins on... India's climate challenge

A look at how India is trying to balance banishing poverty with meeting its climate commitments.

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Covid: Charlize Theron wants fairer distribution of vaccines

The actress tells the BBC that nations must start sharing jabs to help reach the WHO's vaccination goals.

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Wage rises will put 30p on a pint, says pub chain

Clive Watson, boss of City Pub Group, says the rise will be needed to pay for a higher minimum wage.

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Budget 2021: Burnley residents' messages for chancellor

Residents in Lancashire explain what they want from the chancellor ahead of his Budget.

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The African tech firm hoping to power space missions

Hypernova hopes that its thruster technology will be adopted on thousands of future small satellites.

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Budget 2021: Sunak promises new post-Covid economy amid Commons anger

The chancellor will outline his Budget on Wednesday after fury over rafts of early press announcements.

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Covid: FDA officials back Pfizer jab for children over five in US

The Food and Drug Administration votes in favour, paving the way for emergency authorisation.

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McDonald's workers in US strike again over sexual harassment

Workers at restaurants in 12 cities walk out amid claims the chain is failing to stop harassment.

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Agnes Wanjiru murder: Kenya family's anger over UK army 'cover-up'

Agnes Wanjiru was murdered nine years ago near a British army base in Kenya.

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Eco-friendly sex: What is it and how does it impact on climate change?

As more people try to live environmentally friendly lives, how do we make sex more sustainable?

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Climate change: Australia pledges to reach net zero emissions by 2050

The 2050 target controversially omits new short-term goals and cuts to fossil fuel industries.

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Japan's Princess Mako finally marries commoner boyfriend Kei Komuro

She will lose her royal status and has declined a $1.3m payment for leaving the family.

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Chappelle slams cancel culture amid Netflix transgender furore

"I am not bending to anybody's demands," says the US comic of the transgender backlash he faces.

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Facebook earns $9bn despite whistleblower scandal

The firm posts strong profits as it continues to face negative press over leaked internal documents.

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Climate change: Four things you can do to help fight climate change

Small changes to our lifestyles and choices could limit our personal carbon footprint.

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Eco-friendly sex: What is it and how does it impact on climate change?

As more people try to live environmentally friendly lives, how do we make sex more sustainable?

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COP26: What is the Glasgow climate conference and why is it important?

A crucial climate change summit is being held in the UK - this is why it's important.

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'Why I returned to Boko Haram and how I escaped'

Aisha Yerima, who was kidnapped aged 21, tells of her time living with militants in Nigeria.

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Fleeing Afghanistan: 'Women are imprisoned, while the criminals are free'

When Afghanistan fell, hundreds of female judges went into hiding. After months living in fear, 26 have escaped.

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The Harder They Fall: 'Raising hell' in Netflix's all-black Western

London-born Jeymes Samuel directs Regina King and Idris Elba in The Harder They Fall.

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How a supply chain shortage hurts local businesses

A bottleneck could cost Daniel Liberson, an artisanal vinegar maker in Virginia, his small business.

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Facebook earns $9bn despite whistleblower scandal

The firm posts strong profits as it continues to face negative press over leaked internal documents.

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Is internet addiction a growing problem?

Experts warn that the pandemic lockdowns have made more people vulnerable.

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Can Lego help save Singapore's coral reefs?

Scientists in Singapore are using the popular building block in an effort to rejuvenate its reefs.

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Climate change: Pledge of $100bn annual aid slips to 2023

A key pledge on climate funding has still not been met, and the money is not sure to be there before 2023.

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Budget 2021: Public sector workers set for pay rise, says Sunak

The chancellor will use his Budget on Wednesday to confirm that the "pay pause" is being lifted.

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Sudan coup: Seven protesters killed and dozens injured

Soldiers are said to have opened fire on large crowds opposing the military takeover.

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Covid: Biden sets new rules as air travel to the US reopens

All foreign travellers to the US will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test.

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John Wayne Gacy murder victim named 45 years after vanishing

Police identify the remains of a man killed by notorious murderer John Wayne Gacy in the 1970s.

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Tesla briefly hits a $1 trillion valuation

The electric carmaker becomes the fifth such company to reach the trillion dollar milestone.

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Collector returns Mayan artefact to Guatemala

Plans to auction the fragment, which depicts the head of an ancient ruler, sparked a row in 2019.

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Budget 2021: What do you want to change?

We ask six people across the UK what they would like to see from Rishi Sunak's Budget.

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Co-op Bank fails in TSB takeover approach

The Co-operative Bank confirms it made an approach to buy Spanish-owned British rival TSB.

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Digicel Pacific: Australia's Telstra buys Pacific firm 'to block China'

The government and telecoms giant Telstra purchase Digicel Pacific in a joint venture.

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Climate change: Tata Steel wants roadmap to make industry greener

There are fears thousands of jobs could be lost in the fight against climate change.

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Sudan: Senior civilian leaders arrested by armed men - reports

It comes amid rising tensions between the country's military and civilian transitional authorities.

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China postpones Beijing marathon due to Covid surge

Around 30,000 people were expected to take part in the marathon on October 31.

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Michael Jordan's trainers sell for record $1.47m at auction

The US basketball legend wore the pair of red and white trainers during his first NBA season in 1984.

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Climate change: The environmental disasters we've almost fixed

From acid rain to the ozone hole: Can we learn from the environmental "success stories" of the past?

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Ofcom orders phone networks to block foreign scam calls

UK networks agree to block almost all internet calls coming from abroad if they pretend to be UK numbers.

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Is internet addiction a growing problem?

Experts warn that the pandemic lockdowns have made more people vulnerable.

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Living with the world's oldest mummies

In a town in northern Chile it is not unusual for residents to stumble across ancient mummies.

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How China’s past shapes Xi's thinking - and his view of the world

Heightened tensions with Taiwan has the world wondering where President Xi Jinping sees China on the world stage.

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Tigray crisis: How the West has fallen out with Ethiopia's PM

The EU and US threaten punitive action against the government and rebels as conflict escalates.

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The bumpy road to India's electric car revolution

New investments and incentives are making electric vehicles more viable. But is India ready for the change?

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The Gambia: 'We are crying for justice'

A report into alleged human rights abuses during the rule of former president Jammeh has been delayed.

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How can Coca-Cola solve its plastic problem?

The drinks company has been named the world's biggest plastic polluter.

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Inside the Indonesian cave where oldest animal art was found

The BBC is given rare access to film the 45,500-year-old images found on an Indonesian island.

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Budget 2021: £2bn for new homes on derelict or unused land

The government says the funding will build 160,000 greener homes on brownfield land.

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James Michael Tyler: Friends' actor dies aged 59

The US actor, who played Gunther on the show, had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer.

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Facebook whistleblower meets safe content campaigner

Molly, 14, died after viewing graphic content on Instagram, which is owned by Facebook.

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James Michael Tyler: 11 of Gunther's funniest Friends moments

A look back at some of the character's highlights following actor James Michael Tyler's death.

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Colombian drug lord Otoniel to be extradited to US

US officials had placed a $5m (£3.6m) bounty on the head of Otoniel, Colombia's most wanted drug lord.

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Canada: Evacuations as ship spews toxic gas off coast

The Zim Kingston ship is burning but officials said there is no safety risk to people on land.

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German far-right group attempt to block migrants

Police have stopped vigilantes armed with batons, pepper spray and a machete at the Polish border.

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Your pictures on the theme of minimalism

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

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Uganda: Suspected bomb attack in Kampala after terror warnings

The suspected terrorist bombing comes a week after the UK warned about a possible attack.

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Bellator 269: Fedor Emelianenko claims stunning knockout in Moscow

Russian MMA icon Fedor Emelianenko knocks out the number two-ranked heavyweight Tim Johnson in Bellator 269 in Moscow.

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Atlanta Braves beat Los Angeles Dodgers to reach World Series against Houston Astros

The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers to reach the 2021 World Series, where they will face the Houston Astros.

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Climate change: Why Australia refuses to give up coal

Australia is the only rich nation still wedded to coal, despite urgent calls to stop its use.

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COP26: Document leak reveals nations lobbying to change key climate report

Countries are asking the UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels.

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Climate change: Fossil fuel production set to soar over next decade

Government plans to extract coal, oil and gas are incompatible with safe temperatures, says the UN.

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Tesco apologises as website and app crash

Britain's biggest supermarket is still trying to resolve the issue as shoppers complain about a lack of information.

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The Gravedigger's Wife: Somali love story wins Africa's top film prize

Somali film The Gravedigger's Wife focuses on the lengths people go to save a loved one.

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Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak to pledge funding for T-levels

The government sets out its package for new T-levels and boosting further education in England.

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Picasso masterpieces fetch nearly $110m at Las Vegas auction

The works, which were owned by MGM Resorts, featured in the Picasso Restaurant at the Bellagio Hotel.

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Colombia's most wanted drug lord Otoniel captured

The US had placed a $5m bounty on the head of Dairo Antonio Usuga, better known as Otoniel.

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What's next after the release of Meng Wanzhou?

Ms Meng and the two Canadian Michaels are home - but will the relations with China ever be the same?

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Fears of new arms race after Chinese missile test

China's firing of a new nuclear-capable missile carried on a glider has raised questions about a US response.

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Iran: The painful choices of being pregnant and unmarried

Abortion or emigration are often considered the only way out by cohabiting couples who conceive.

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Why Kenyan churches are banning politicians from pulpits

Churches seek to wrestle back control of pulpits from politicians after years of cosy relations.

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Covid: Travellers to be able to use cheaper Covid tests

Fully-jabbed people returning to England will be able to take lateral flow tests instead of PCR tests.

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'My student loan refund took six years'

Rebecca Gale says she was "shocked and then angry" the Student Loans Company took so long to repay her.

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Budget 2021: What is it and when will it happen?

The Budget - when is it, what does it do and what should we expect to hear from the chancellor?

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Record-breaking ferris wheel opens in Dubai

The massive wheel was opened in Dubai with a lavish fireworks display to mark the occasion.

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Joel Souza, filmmaker wounded in Alec Baldwin gun incident, 'gutted' at friend's death

Joel Souza, wounded by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin, grieves for lost friend Halyna Hutchins.

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Turkey moves to throw out US and nine other envoys

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares them "persona non grata" for urging an activist's release.

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Matteo Salvini: Right-wing Italy politician on trial for blocking migrant boat

The right-wing politician is charged with kidnapping and dereliction of duty, which he denies.

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Greta Thunberg: 'We need public pressure, not just summits'

The climate activist speaks to the BBC about the COP26 conference, emissions targets and rickrolling.

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Saudi Arabia commits to net zero emissions by 2060

The world's biggest oil exporter will cut carbon emissions, but not stop producing fossil fuels.

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Agnes Tirop: Mourners pay respects to running star

Many athletes turn out for the funeral of Agnes Tirop, who was found stabbed to death at her home.

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China seeks to lift homework pressures on schoolchildren

A new law urges parents to allow children time for rest and exercise, and restrict time spent online.

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The soft toys parents hope connect kids to their faith

Why sales of 'singing' religious cuddly toys for very young children are booming.

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Record high migrant detentions at US-Mexico border

More than 1.7 million migrants were stopped in the past year, including 145,000 children.

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Audio depicts Rust set after shooting

Newly released recordings showed first responders’ activity after Baldwin shot Hutchins with a prop gun.

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Saving a million salmon and a tribe in a historic drought

Officials destroyed dams so salmon could swim upstream. It helped preserve the livelihoods of the Hupa tribe.

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Alec Baldwin told gun was safe before fatal shooting - court records

The actor was handed the weapon by an assistant director before Halyna Hutchins was shot, a warrant says.

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Covid: Romania's health system torn apart by pandemic

Intensive care beds are full, patients wait outside and vaccination rates are among Europe's lowest.

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Budget 2021: English city regions to get £6.9bn for public transport

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce increased funding for tram, train and bus services outside London.

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Trafficked to Europe for sex: A survivor’s story

Expecting to become a carer in Copenhagen, Jewel was forced into prostitution. But two chance meetings enabled her to escape.

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Will Apple be the last US tech giant left in China?

As Microsoft closes down the main version of LinkedIn, Apple looks more alone in China than ever.

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The soft toys parents hope connect kids to their faith

Why sales of 'singing' religious cuddly toys for very young children are booming.

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Abortion in Mexico: Fight for rights just beginning, women say

Mexican women celebrate the Supreme Court ruling decriminalising abortion but say obstacles remain.

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Former refugees in US to Afghans: 'You are not alone'

Refugees who fled their home countries to be in the US offer advice to America's newest refugees.

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Texas abortion law to stay in place until Supreme Court decision

The controversial law will be tested next month when the court holds an expedited hearing.

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Kerala floods: Our son was buried by mud - we couldn't save him

The walls of three-year-old Sachu's house collapsed when it was hit by heavy rain and flooding in Kerala.

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Budget 2021: Six things that could affect you

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver his second Budget for 2021 next week. How will it affect you?

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Middle East: Palestinians and Israelis clash over hillside

Eight people have been killed and hundreds injured in protests at the occupied West Bank.

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Evergrande shares rise on report of bond interest payment

Shares opened up 6% after reports the Chinese property giant made a payment before a crucial deadline.

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Woman shot dead on set of new Alec Baldwin movie Rust

A man is also being treated in hospital during the accidental shooting at a film set in New Mexico.

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One of world's last northern white rhinos retired from breeding scheme

Najin, 32, has been part of a programme in Kenya trying to save her species from extinction.

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Crime-hit Chicago grapples with police vaccine revolt

Vaccination rates have lagged among US police, even as Covid-19 becomes their leading cause of death.

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How Belarus is helping ‘tourists’ break into the EU

Belarus is accused of taking revenge for EU sanctions by offering migrants tourist visas, and helping them across its border.

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Canadians hurt slipping in snow can now sue cities

The Supreme Court rules in favour of a woman who was injured climbing a snowbank in British Columbia.

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Russia's Covid nightmare driven by vaccine rejection

More than 1,000 people are dying in Russia every day, and in Vologda only one in four is vaccinated.

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Bangladesh's Hindus living in fear following mob attacks

Homes and temples of Hindu Bangladeshis have been torched across the country, and at least seven killed.

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Why the Newcastle United takeover is controversial

Here are some of the reasons why the Saudi-led consortium has proved controversial.

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Khaby Lame: What is the secret to success for the Senegal-born TikToker?

How the Senegalese-born 21-year-old's myth-busting of "life hacks" made him a household name.

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Contrails: How tweaking flight plans can help the climate

Why experts say cutting contrails costs less than $1bn a year but may be worth so much more.

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Second-hand car prices surge amid new car shortage

Some used car models are growing in value despite getting older, research by the motoring group suggests.

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Fears over the future of free debt advice

There is growing concern that free face-to-face debt advice could be cut.

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Contrails: How tweaking flight plans can help the climate

Why experts say cutting contrails costs less than $1bn a year but may be worth so much more.

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The remote British island hoping to see more visitors

The territory of St Helena, which has remained coronavirus-free, wants a big rise in tourists.

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Gabby Petito: Fiancé Brian Laundrie's remains found - FBI

A skull was reportedly found in the hunt for Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in Gabby Petito's death.

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Heat blamed for mysterious deaths of California hiker family

The family of three and their dog were found dead on a trail in Devil's Gulch Valley two months ago.

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La Palma: Scientists collect volcano samples

Scientists will look at the viscosity of the red-hot lava from the ongoing Cumbre Vieja eruption.

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Toymaker Mattel says price rise has not hit demand

The Barbie maker announces $1.8bn net sales saying parents are prioritising spending on children.

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Climate change will bring global tension, US intelligence report says

Countries will argue over a response and the poorest will suffer most, US intelligence says.

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Steve Bannon: House votes for ex-Trump aide to face contempt charge

Only nine Republicans in the chamber voted to hold Mr Bannon in contempt.

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Enes Kanter: Boston Celtics star under fire over China comments

Enes Kanter calls China's leader a "brutal dictator", while Beijing accuses him of seeking attention.

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US surgeon explains pig kidney-human transplant test

A US team says it successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig's kidney into a brain-dead human.

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Abolish energy price cap, says Scottish Power boss

The recent crisis exposed deep flaws in the way the market was structured, top executive says.

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Tax cheat schemes cost governments billions

Major tax evasion and avoidance schemes have deprived countries of £127bn, research shows.

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The tax fraud merry-go-round that cost billions

A former banker is now a poster boy for a scandal described as "the theft of the century".

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Trump to launch new social media platform TRUTH Social

The former US president said it would be used to "stand up to the tyranny of big tech".

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Evergrande shares fall 10% as trading resumes in Hong Kong

Shares of the Chinese property giant fell 10% on Thursday morning in Hong Kong.

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Covid boosters: FDA approves Moderna and J&J shots

Americans will also be able to pick a different vaccine booster from the jab they initially received.

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COP26: Document leak reveals nations lobbying to change key climate report

Countries are asking the UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels.

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Netflix employees protest 'transphobic' Dave Chappelle comedy show

Activists say the streaming giant's comedy special could fuel attacks on transgender people.

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The people trying to save the Himalayas

Locals in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh are demanding a stop to new hydro-power projects.

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Covid: WHO warns pandemic will drag on into 2022

Slow vaccine supply to poorer nations means the crisis will last longer than it needs to, experts say.

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China: The patriotic 'ziganwu' bloggers who attack the West

Their scathing posts have shot them to fame amid rising nationalist fervour - but they toe a fine line.

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The remote British island hoping to see more visitors

The territory of St Helena, which has remained coronavirus-free, wants a big rise in tourists.

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God and robots: Will AI transform religion?

Robot "priests" can recite prayers, perform funerals, and even comfort those experiencing a spiritual crisis.

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How green politics are changing Europe

The Greens performed well in German elections but they are having to adapt their policies to succeed.

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Cladding: 'We're paying to live in a dark, dull box'

A Birmingham tower block resident, where combustible cladding is being removed, explains his plight.

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CEO Secrets: Never leave planning until the last minute

Design boss Jo Barnard says you should always make you have future work lined up for your firm.

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UK agrees free trade deal with New Zealand

The government says consumers and businesses will benefit from deal, but it is unlikely to boost growth.

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UK agrees free trade deal with New Zealand

The government says consumers and businesses will benefit from deal, but it is unlikely to boost growth.

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TotalEnergies accused of downplaying climate risks

Research says oil giant TotalEnergies linked fossil fuels and global warming in 1971.

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Gabby Petito: Items found in search for missing fiancé Brian Laundrie

Items belonging to Gabby Petito's missing fiancé have been found in a Florida park, the FBI says.

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Paris Hilton pushes for US youth care abuse reform

The reality star spoke in Washington DC about her alleged abuse in residential care as a teenager.

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Paris Hilton: I couldn't sleep for 20 years from memories of youth care abuse

Paris Hilton alleges she was strangled, slapped and watched in the shower while in a youth care facility.

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All Afghans have the right to a passport - Taliban

But sports personalities, people seeking medical treatment or wanting to study abroad will be prioritised.

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IMF warns Afghanistan's economic slump will impact neighbours

Afghanistan's economic turmoil will fuel a refugee crisis impacting nearby countries, the fund warned.

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Steve Bannon: Lawmakers vote to hold ex-Trump aide in contempt

Steve Bannon could be prosecuted for refusing to give evidence to lawmakers investigating the Capitol riot.

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Squid Game helps Netflix subscriptions bounce back

The streaming giant added 4.4 million new users in the third quarter as foreign language shows continued to fly.

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North Korea confirms 'successful' submarine-launched missile test

This comes a day after South Korea reported an apparent weapons test in waters off Japan's coast.

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Myanmar: Mass release of political prisoners

Some of the political prisoners released by the authorities in Myanmar describe how they endured life in jail.

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Rachel Levine: Transgender official sworn in as four-star admiral

Dr Rachel Levine is already the nation's most prominent openly transgender federal official.

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Capitol riots officer: The moment the mob took me

Video from outside the Capitol shows police officer Mike Fanone scream as he was tasered in the head.

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Credit Suisse fined over Mozambique tuna scandal

Bank to pay £147m fine to UK authorities as part of wider settlement over a corruption scandal.

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When a cobra became a murder weapon

A 28-year-old man killed his wife using a cobra, in what prosecutors say is the first crime of its kind.

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The US suburban couple accused of a bungled treason plot

The Toebbes seemed to have everything - so why did they allegedly try to sell nuclear secrets?

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The Indian women widowed by Covid-19

In India, Covid has widowed thousands of women, who are now struggling to adjust to a new life.

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Sudan on the brink amid scramble for democracy

A power-sharing deal between the military and civilians is under pressure with concerns of violence.

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Ros Atkins on… Europe's climate challenge

Ros Atkins looks at how Europe is getting to grips with its emissions problem.

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Average cash withdrawal climbs to £80

The average amount Britons take out of cash machines rises by over £10, but there are fewer visits.

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Brewdog's solid gold beer can ad misleading, ASA says

The advertising watchdog says three Brewdog adverts for a gold can competition were "misleading".

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Squid Game helps Netflix subscriptions pick up

The streaming giant added 4.4 million new users in the third quarter as foreign language shows continued to fly.

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Credit Suisse fined over Mozambique tuna scandal

Bank to pay £147m fine to UK authorities as part of wider settlement over a corruption scandal.

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Oleg Deripaska: FBI searches US homes linked to Russian oligarch

Agents are sweeping homes linked to Oleg Deripaska, a Russian oligarch who is under US sanctions.

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Facebook settles US worker discrimination claims

The tech giant will pay $14.5m to settle claims it routinely hired foreign instead of US workers.

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Navy report blames crew for devastating fire on the Bonhomme Richard

The amphibious USS Bonhomme Richard was decommissioned after a fire burned on board for four days.

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Austria driver sought after two migrants found dead on bus

Austrian police are searching for the driver of a minibus after dozens were found crammed inside.

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Pornhub owner settles with Girls Do Porn victims over videos

A group of 50 women sued MindGeek over a sex-trafficking operation by Girls Do Porn.

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Foreign investment deals to create 30,000 UK jobs, says government

The prime minister will announce 18 new foreign investment deals in low-carbon sectors worth £9.7bn.

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North Korea fires ballistic missile into waters off Japan

The launch, confirmed by the South, is the latest in a series of missile tests by Pyongyang.

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Cleo Smith: 'Grave concerns' for Australian girl missing from beach campsite

Police have "grave concerns" for four-year-old Cleo Smith, after she vanished from her family's tent.

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Diver finds 900-year-old crusader sword off Israel's coast

The blade, which is encrusted with marine organisms, is believed to be about 900 years old.

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Haiti kidnap: 400 Mawozo accused of US missionary kidnap

The armed gang, called 400 Mawozo, is holding 17 women, men and children from the US and Canada.

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Apple unveils new computer chips amid shortage

The new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips expand the firm's use of silicon it has designed.

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The key moments of Colin Powell's life

The son of Jamaican immigrants, his story was hailed as an example of what's possible in America.

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Afghanistan: US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad steps down after withdrawal

Zalmay Khalilzad led talks with the Taliban that resulted in a deal to fully withdraw US troops.

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Covid: Australia's Flying Doctors take vaccines to vast remote areas

The famed service is helping solve the immense challenge of vaccinating remote Australia.

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The shortages hitting countries around the world

People and businesses across the world are facing shortages of everything from coal to coffee.

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Eric Zemmour: Far-right journalist cast as Macron election rival

Eric Zemmour - tipped to run for the French presidency - is rebranding far-right nationalism.

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The battle to make lighter life-saving body armour

New materials are making body armour lighter but nanotechnology could provide a breakthrough.

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Narendra Modi: 'Why is the Indian PM's photo on my Covid vaccine certificate?'

A 62-year-old Indian wants a new Covid-19 vaccine certificate without Narendra Modi's photograph.

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Tesco opens its first checkout-free store

The supermarket's new GetGo format allows customers to shop without scanning a product or using a till.

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One in three music industry jobs were lost during pandemic

Musicians as well as people working in venues and recording studios were particularly affected.

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Why Christmas could be stuck in a shipping container

China is the factory of the world but exports have been hindered by the global supply chain crisis.

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You may be able to book a flying taxi within three years

Firms are racing to bring flying taxis and the mini-airports they need into service.

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Trudeau visits First Nation to apologise after holiday snub

His apology comes two weeks after he skipped an event on the first Truth and Reconciliation Day.

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Heat pump grants worth £5,000 to kickstart low carbon heating

The grants for England and Wales are part of a government strategy for low carbon heating - but critics say it is not ambitious enough.

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Amazon's Jeff Bezos 'may have lied to Congress'

Top lawmakers say Mr Bezos and other Amazon executives may have misled them about the firm's business practices.

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Tigray: Ethiopian government admits Mekelle airstrike

Officials had earlier denied the government was behind allegedly deadly attacks in the region.

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Kerala floods: Couple sail to wedding in large cooking pot

Images of the pair travelling to a temple in Kerala state amid flooding are widely shared online.

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UK firms will have to disclose climate impact

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will bring in new rules around environmental sustainability reporting.

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China's growth slowdown suggests recovery is losing steam

The world's second largest economy expanded by less than expected in the third quarter.

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Ford to make electric car parts at Halewood plant

The carmaking giant is investing up to £230m in its Halewood plant, safeguarding 500 jobs.

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Facebook to hire 10,000 in EU to work on metaverse

Mark Zuckerberg is a leading voice on the metaverse - a virtual reality version of the internet.

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Facebook to hire 10,000 in EU to work on metaverse

Mark Zuckerberg is a leading voice on the metaverse - a virtual reality version of the internet.

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Afghan girls are ‘left in darkness’ by the Taliban

BBC correspondent Yogita Limaye goes to the former women's affairs ministry in Kabul to question the Taliban on women's rights.

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Australian pair survive days without water in remote outback

The man and teenage boy endured up to four days without water in "harsh" conditions, police say.

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Does a climate summit need 25,000 people? And more questions

BBC science correspondent Matt McGrath answers your questions about Glasgow's COP26 climate summit.

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I get abuse and threats online - why can't it be stopped?

Online abuse against women is on the rise, but why aren't the police, government and social media sites doing more to stop it?

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You may be able to book a flying taxi within three years

Firms are racing to bring flying taxis and the mini-airports they need into service.

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The Nigerians who want Israel to accept them as Jews

A small Nigerian community claims Jewish ancestry dating hundreds of years but Israel does not recognise them.

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The nightmare of India's tallest rubbish mountain

India's oldest and tallest mountain of rubbish in the city of Mumbai is 18 storeys high.

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Covid: Thousands of children left without parents in Iran

Thousands of children in Iran have been left without parents, and many people blame the leadership.

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The climate activists who want Norway to end oil and gas production

The BBC's Nick Beake meets the young climate activists trying to stop Norway drilling for oil and gas.

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Iran's Covid orphans: 'She keeps asking where daddy is'

Around 51,000 children in Iran have lost a parent to Covid, according to officials.

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Has Covid changed New York City nightlife forever?

A photographer is confronted with the new reality of empty streets and closed clubs.

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Songhaï: A 'zero waste' agricultural system to increase food security in Africa

Fr Godfrey Nzamujo runs a "zero waste" agriculture system aimed at increasing food security and creating jobs.

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Scams: Cost of impact on well-being calculated as £9bn a year

Consumer group Which? says costs to victims' well-being are greater than the amount stolen by fraudsters.

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Buy now, pay later firm Klarna to offer 'pay now' option

Klarna's boss says people should mostly "pay with the money they have", rather than take out credit.

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Belarus: French ambassador leaves Minsk after Minsk expels him

France, among other countries, does not recognise the president's claim to a sixth term.

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Hungary: Mayor Marki-Zay wins run-off to challenge Orban

Polls suggest Peter Marki-Zay has the best chance of ousting Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

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Haiti kidnap: 400 Mawozo accused of US missionary kidnap

The armed gang, called 400 Mawozo, is holding 17 women, men and children from the US and Canada.

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Bill Clinton: Thumbs up as former US president leaves hospital

The former US president is discharged from a Californian hospital accompanied by his wife Hillary.

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Candlelit vigil in honour of MP

Hundreds of people carrying lanterns and candles gathered in Leigh-on-Sea to pay their respects.

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Sir David Amess killing: Should MPs still be able to meet the public?

The home secretary is reviewing MPs' security but says they must remain accessible to voters.

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Gas price rises: Russia not withholding supplies, says ambassador to UK

Russia is not slowing gas supplies for political reasons, Andrei Kelin says.

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Kerala floods: At least 19 dead and dozens missing in India

Heavy rains cause rivers to overflow in Kerala, washing away homes and trapping people under debris.

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Russia sets condition for return of BBC journalist

Ambassador Andrei Kelin says the BBC reporter can return if Russian journalists gets UK visas.

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Russia not withholding gas for political reasons - ambassador

Russia's ambassador to the UK denies Russia is using energy as a political weapon, amid surging prices.

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Savannah Marshall stops Lolita Muzeya to set up unification fight with Claressa Shields

Savannah Marshall stopped Lolita Muzeya in emphatic fashion in Newcastle and remains on track to fight Claressa Shields in a unification bout next year.

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Six things the UK could do to tackle climate change

People from the Queen to Greta Thunberg are calling for action - so what should that action be?

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Southeastern train services taken over by government

The rail operator was stripped of its franchise for failing to declare millions in taxpayer funding.

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Former homeless couple can buy Wednesfield home for £1

The opportunity comes under a scheme aimed at helping key workers and others on to the property ladder.

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Russian team back on Earth after filming first movie in space

The Russian film crew return after an ISS shoot that had its own moments of drama.

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Why 2.3 million US children could miss out on expanded tax credit

About 67 million US children are eligible for new benefits, but some of the most vulnerable are missing out.

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Sudan: Protesters take to streets

Opponents of Sudan's transition to democracy demonstrate in Khartoum, urging the army to take control.

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Haiti: US missionaries reportedly kidnapped in Port-au-Prince

As many as 17 American Christian missionaries and their families have reportedly been kidnapped.

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Venezuelan President Maduro's close aide extradited to US

Venezuela halted talks with the opposition after Alex Saab was flown from Cape Verde to the US.

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Macron condemns 'unforgivable' 1961 massacre of Algerians in Paris

The 1961 Paris massacre was denied or concealed by French governments for decades.

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Robert Durst: US millionaire hospitalised with Covid after life sentence

Robert Durst was on Thursday convicted of murder and is a suspect in two other deaths.

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Pigs at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport help to keep skies safe

A team of 20 at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is part of a range of measures being used to reduce bird-strikes.

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The Chinese film beating Bond and Marvel at the box office

The success of The Battle at Lake Changjin is bad news for Hollywood which wants to grow in China.

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How a massacre of Algerians in Paris was covered up

French police killed up to 300 people in 1961, throwing some of them into the River Seine to drown them.

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Apparently, it's the next big thing. What is the metaverse?

What does it mean, and what have Facebook and Fortnite got to do with it?

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Sudan: Protesters demand military coup as crisis deepens

The protests come as tensions rise between civilian and military rulers.

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Sir David Amess killing casts shadow over Leigh-on-Sea constituency

Constituents in Leigh-on-Sea mourn Sir David Amess as they try to make sense of what happened.

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Covid: Russia's daily deaths pass 1,000 for first time

Infections continue to soar as the Kremlin struggles to persuade people to get vaccinated.

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Indian Wells: Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev suffer shock quarter-final defeats

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev are knocked out of the Indian Wells Masters after they both lose their quarter-final matches in California.

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Myanmar army general Min Aung Hlaing excluded from leaders' summit

South East Asian countries decide not to invite the military coup leader to their meeting.

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Sir David Amess killing: Security for politicians is a global dilemma

Why the need to be a people's representative and the need for personal safety are in constant conflict.

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Sir David Amess: How a tragic day unfolded

How constituents and authorities reacted to the tragic killing of Sir David Amess.

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Sir David Amess: Fun, friendly and always outspoken

The Tory MP was a backbencher of the old school who fought for the causes he cared about.

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What we know so far

What happened, who the MP was, and what the reaction has been so far.

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Pablo Escobar: Colombia sterilises drug lord's hippos

Twenty-four of more than 80 hippos are sterilised after scientists warn of the environmental impact.

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Afghanistan: US offers to pay relatives of Kabul drone attack victims

Ten people were mistakenly killed by the US military in a drone strike on the Afghan capital.

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Squid Game: The rise of Korean drama addiction

Finished Squid Game? Here's a quick lowdown on other K-dramas for new converts.

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Shipping disruption: Why are so many queuing to get to the US?

A surge in demand for toys and sports equipment has contributed to logjams at US ports.

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Viewpoint: Why Ethiopia's Tigray region is starving, but no famine declared

Despite mass starvation in northern Ethiopia, aid officials are not calling the situation a famine.

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Week in pictures: 9 - 15 October 2021

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

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Texas abortion law: Biden administration to request block on abortion ban

The president's administration will ask the Supreme Court to block a restrictive Texas abortion law.

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Norway attack: Killer held in medical custody amid mental health investigation

Police believe a bow-and-arrow attack that killed five may have been as a result of mental illness.

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Cricket - CSK beat KKR to win fourth IPL title

Chennai Super Kings have been crowned Indian Premier League champions for the fourth time after beating Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in the final.

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Life at 50C: Fleeing Sahara's shifting sands

Rising temperatures and desertification are forcing many Mauritanians to leave their ancestral homes in search of a better life.

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Ros Atkins on… China-Taiwan Tensions

Ros Atkins examines why tensions between China and Taiwan have increased over recent weeks.

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Meghan Markle's donation a 'lifesaver' for community kitchen users

Money donated by the Duchess of Sussex has been spent on feeding Nottingham's most vulnerable.

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Business insolvencies rise as government aid wanes

The number of firms going bust in September was at its highest since March 2020.

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Virgin Galactic delays first commercial space flight

Shares in the firm dive 20% as it delays first tourist flight to make upgrades.

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Virgin Galactic delays first commercial space flight

Shares in the firm dive 20% as it delays first tourist flight to make upgrades.

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Sir Gerry Robinson: Businessman and broadcaster dies aged 72

Sir Gerry Robinson presented the series Can Gerry Robinson Fix The NHS? for the BBC in 2007.

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Migrants face expulsion at Polish border under new law

Human rights groups accuse Poland of wanting to legalise migrant pushbacks on its border with Belarus.

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Bill Clinton: Former US president in hospital for 'non-Covid infection'

The former US president is said to be "on the mend" and in "good spirits" in hospital in California.

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Covid: Strike fears as Italy's workers require Covid pass

The pass is already used widely, but port and transport workers are angry it is now mandatory.

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The mystery of how long Covid damages our memory

Since Chrissy Gibson was diagnosed with Covid-19, she has had to re-learn many aspects of her life.

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Africa's week in pictures: 8-14 October 2021

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

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Shoppers start to use new £100 contactless payment limit

But retailers say it could take months to update terminals so people can spend up to £100 without a Pin.

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Can African tech giant Jumia deliver on its promise?

Can Africa-focussed tech giant Jumia deliver on its promises to a new generation of consumers?

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Produce Pandas: The plus-size musicians making waves in China

As stars are criticised for being image-obsessed, more relatable celebrities have become popular.

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South Sudan: How to deliver Covid vaccines in a country with few roads

Delivering vaccines around South Sudan is more expensive than the cost of the jab itself.

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'They will hang me': Afghan interpreters blocked by UK seek appeal

Former interpreters fear for their lives after the UK blocks their evacuation on security grounds.

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Microsoft shutting down LinkedIn in China

The company will offer a jobs-only site with no social-media elements, instead.

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Robert Durst: US millionaire sentenced to life for murder

Robert Durst was convicted of killing his best friend in 2000 and is a suspect in two other deaths.

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Agnes Tirop: Husband arrested in Kenya after athlete's death

Record-breaking long-distance runner Agnes Tirop was found stabbed to death at her home on Wednesday.

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Steve Bannon: Congress plots criminal charge for former Trump aide

Steve Bannon could face around one year in prison for not attending Capitol riot hearing.

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Covid-19: Cheaper travel tests to start on 24 October

People in England going away for half term will be able to book lateral flow tests, the government says.

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Brazil soldiers who shot dead a musician convicted

The men fired dozens of rounds into Evaldo dos Santos Rosa's car, killing him and a bystander.

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Stranded 600lb turtle returned to Atlantic Ocean

The sea turtle washed ashore a riverbank in Massachusetts this week.

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With a new Michelin guide, Moscow's best-kept culinary secrets are out

Nine Moscow restaurants have received Michelin stars for their food - a prestigious industry award.

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Father charged after toddler fatally shot mother during Zoom call

Police said the gun had been kept loaded in a children's backpack on the floor of the couple's room.

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100,000 workers take action as 'Striketober' hits the US

Staff at tractor maker John Deere walked out on Thursday, with other sectors to follow soon.

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Microsoft shutting down LinkedIn in China

The company will offer a jobs-only site with no social-media elements, instead.

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Overseas abattoir workers to get temporary visas

The government is to allow butchers into the UK on temporary visas after warnings of mass culls.

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Domino’s seeks 8,000 drivers before Christmas rush

The pizza giant says it needs the drivers to keep up with demand as sales and orders surge.

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Coronavirus: Unions call for vaccine patents to be waived

A global coalition of unions says failing to do so would make supply chain crises worse.

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China: Key price measure rises at fastest rate ever

The country's manufacturers have been hit by power cuts and surging commodity costs in recent months.

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Indonesia Covid: Slow start as Bali re-opens to foreign tourists

The popular holiday destination has opened to some foreigners, but no international flights are scheduled.

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Sunak: Doing all we can to fix supplies for shops

The Chancellor said shoppers "should be reassured" the government is working to fix port delays.

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Masten Wanjala: Child killer escapes from Kenya police custody

A manhunt is under way for Masten Wanjala who confessed to killing more than 10 children.

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Vietnam: Owners heartbroken after 12 dogs killed over Covid

The couple won the internet in Vietnam with their love for their pets.

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Facebook whistleblower claims checked for breach of UK law

The information commissioner will check a whistleblower's claims to see if Facebook has broken UK law.

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Port delays: 'We've run out of Harry Potter stock'

Retailers say their supply chains have been severely impacted by the container logjam at UK ports.

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Fashionable farming - the people growing their own clothes

A team of people in the north of England are now making clothes, from seeds to finished garments.

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Biden plans to expand offshore wind turbines to US coasts

President Biden's plan calls for offshore turbines to be built along nearly every coastal state.

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Regeni murder: Egyptians go on trial for Italian student's murder

Giulio Regeni was doing research for a Cambridge PhD when his body was found in a ditch near Cairo.

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Covid-19 in Brazil: 'My mum was used as a guinea pig'

A Brazilian healthcare provider is accused of conducting trials on Covid-19 patients without consent.

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Europe gas prices: How far is Russia responsible?

Moscow has been accused by some of playing politics with gas supplies, but there's a range of factors at work.

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French fishermen warn of blockades in UK licence row

Why the fishermen of Boulogne-sur-Mer are angry at being refused licences to fish in British waters.

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Climate change in India: The young inventor's solar-powered ironing cart

India's ironing vendors use charcoal as fuel, but Vinisha Umashankar's cart harnesses the Sun's energy.

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Afghanistan: The New York Rabbi evacuating desperate Afghans

Rabbi Moshe Margaretten says he gets calls in the middle of the night from people in Afghanistan asking for help.

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Violence surges in Pakistan's tribal belt as Taliban, IS-K go on attack

The BBC reports from Pakistan's beleaguered tribal areas, which are seeing a surge in violence.

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Covid: New WHO group may be last chance to find virus origins

The World Health Organization unveils a new group to examine the emergence of the virus more closely.

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Henrietta Lacks: 'Mother' of modern medicine honoured

Henrietta Lacks was an African-American woman whose cells have led to key medical breakthroughs.

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Climate change: Is the UK on track to meet its targets?

With weeks to go until the UK hosts a global climate summit, is the government on track to meet its own commitments?

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What is climate change? A really simple guide

World temperatures are rising because of human activity, and climate change now threatens every aspect of human life.

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Kongsberg: Several killed in Norway bow and arrow attack

Police say a man who killed and wounded people in the town of Kongsberg has been detained.

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The children of IS: 'It's a disaster we cannot deal with'

Inside IS detention camps in Syria, officials say violence and radicalisation are a growing problem.

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Wives do not earn as much as their husbands, says new global study

Researchers say data from 45 countries over 40 years shows household is a place of great inequality.

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Inflation: Price of top China soy sauce raised as costs surge

The announcement is the latest sign of inflationary pressures in the world's second largest economy.

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Star Trek star William Shatner ready to boldly go into space

The actor who played Captain Kirk in the classic TV show is due to launch above Earth for real within hours.

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Mexico City to swap Columbus statue for one of indigenous woman

Mexico City's mayor made the announcement on the anniversary of Columbus' discovery of the Americas.

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Apple shares drop on reports of iPhone 13 chip shortage

Bloomberg reported that Apple could produce up to 10 million fewer iPhones due to the chip shortage.

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The men going to military jail for their faith

The island nation has a strict military conscription programme, putting pacifists in a difficult situation.

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Apple shares drop on reports of iPhone 13 chip shortage

Bloomberg reported that Apple could produce up to 10 million fewer iPhones due to the chip shortage.

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US lawmakers vote for short-term debt ceiling fix

The showdown over raising the limit on the amount the US government can borrow is resolved - for now.

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Amazon drivers look to sue for compensation over rights

Law firm Leigh Day says Amazon drivers could be entitled to thousands of pounds from the giant.

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Why does the internet keep breaking?

Outages of Facebook and its family of apps now lead to significant disruption for firms worldwide

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Ros Atkins on... The US climate conundrum

Ahead of COP26, Ros Atkins looks at what the world's biggest emitters are doing to tackle climate change.

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Minneapolis police 'hunted' protesters with rubber bullets

An activist and former officer analyse video of Minneapolis police days after George Floyd's death.

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Wives do not earn as much as their husbands, says new global study

Researchers say data from 45 countries over 40 years shows household is a place of great inequality.

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CEO Secrets: 'No need to convince the haters you're worthy'

Michele Roberts, executive director of the National Basketball Players Association, shares her CEO Secrets.

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Ghana’s role in honouring a US civil rights hero

A state-of-the-art complex is to be built in Ghana to remember WEB Du Bois.

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CEO Secrets: 'No need to convince the haters you're worthy'

Michele Roberts, executive director of the National Basketball Players Association, shares her CEO Secrets.

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German shock at neo-Nazi burial in empty Jewish grave

A Holocaust denier was buried in the former grave of a music professor outside Berlin.

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Elk with a tyre 'necklace' freed

A wildlife officer who helped free an elk with a tyre stuck around its neck for two years speaks to BBC.

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Harry and Meghan become partners at ethical investment firm

The couple have become partners at Ethic, an investment company that manages $1.3bn (£956m) of assets.

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Crown princess could marry a woman, says Dutch PM

A hypothetical same-sex marriage for Princess Amalia would not be a legal problem, says Mark Rutte.

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Blogger Gabby Petito was strangled to death - coroner

The 22-year-old had been on a road trip across the US with her fiancé, who remains at large.

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North Korea: Kim Jong-un vows to build 'invincible military'

Weeks after a series of missile tests, Kim Jong-un said weapons are necessary for defence, but not war.

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China floods: Coal price hits fresh high as mines shut

The floods further complicate China's efforts to increase fuel supplies to ease its energy crisis.

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Australia: Teenagers charged for killing 14 kangaroos

Locals found an injured baby kangaroo the morning after the slaughter south of Sydney.

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China floods: Coal price hits fresh high as mines shut

The floods further complicate China's efforts to increase fuel supplies to ease its energy crisis.

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Building strategy to look at embodied carbon, says government

Carbon emissions from making building materials - or embodied carbon - had led to calls to end demolitions.

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California to enforce 'gender neutral' toy aisles in large stores

The state has become the first in the US to pass the law, which aims to tackle gender stereotypes.

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DC Comics reveal that latest Superman character is bisexual

In an upcoming comic the new reiteration of Superman, Jon Kent, will be pictured in a same-sex kiss.

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Covid: UK start to pandemic worst public health failure ever, MPs say

Government too slow to lock down and test-and-trace was chaotic, but jabs rollout a success, MPs say.

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Interpreter who helped rescue Biden in 2008 leaves Afghanistan

Aman Khalili had asked Joe Biden for help 13 years after he rescued the then-senator from a storm.

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Escaping the Taliban: Afghan policeman's' struggle to enter Turkey

Former soldiers and police are among Afghans trying to evade a crackdown at the Turkey-Iran border.

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Milos Zeman: The Czech leader proud to be politically incorrect

Ailing Czech President Milos Zeman is famously fond of liquor and provocative jokes.

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Rising up against racism: London's forgotten Bangladeshi squatters

Hundreds of Bangaldeshis took over empty properties in London in the 1970s, demanding better housing.

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Africa's iconic architecture in 12 buildings

Two architects are determined to showcase the architecture of Africa to the world - past and present.

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Call Her Daddy's Alex Cooper: 'Not everyone can just do a podcast'

Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper has re-launched her podcast after getting a huge deal with Spotify.

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Why does the internet keep breaking?

Outages of Facebook and its family of apps now lead to significant disruption for firms worldwide

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Jammu and Kashmir: Killing of civilians sparks militancy fear

People, especially religious minorities, now fear for their safety in Indian-administered Kashmir.

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PM expected to back loans for gas price-hit firms

Boris Johnson is set to approve plans for emergency loans to energy-intensive firms, the BBC understands.

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Budget: Little room for more spending, says IFS

Despite recent tax rises, there is limited scope to spend more on public services, says the IFS.

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Smart headbands claim to make people calmer. Do they work?

Devices that measure brainwaves are increasingly being used by athletes to improve their performance.

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Thailand to reopen for some vaccinated visitors on 1 November

Fully vaccinated travellers from nations including the UK will no longer need to quarantine.

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Nobel Prize: We will not have gender or ethnicity quotas - top scientist

Journalist Maria Ressa was the only woman to win a Nobel Prize this year, and just the 58th in history.

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What are the accusations against Prince Andrew?

Here's what you need to know about the sex abuse claims being pursued by Virginia Giuffre in the US.

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Tyson Fury: Gypsy King on road to undisputed fight, but Dillian Whyte bout likely next

Tyson Fury will have to wait to see how several fights pan out before deciding his next opponent.

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Covid Australia: Sydney enjoys new freedoms as 107-day lockdown lifts

As the 107-day lockdown lifts, fully vaccinated Sydneysiders head out to enjoy their new freedoms.

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Asos boss to leave firm as profits jump

The online fashion giant's chief executive has agreed with the board to step down.

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France beat Spain to become second Nations League winners

Kylian Mbappe hit a contentious winner as France came from behind to beat Spain and become the second team to win the Nations League.

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Emergency talks over gas price crisis continue

The business secretary is to hold further talks with industry over soaring energy prices.

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China floods: Nearly 2 million displaced in Shanxi province

Rainfall may have been heavier than the Henan floods in July and rescue efforts remain a major challenge.

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Star Entertainment: Shares fall on money laundering claim

Australian gambling giant Star Entertainment will "take appropriate steps" to address allegations.

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US concludes first direct talks with Taliban since withdrawal

The US insists the meeting does not amount to recognition of the Taliban.

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Star Entertainment: Shares fall on money laundering claim

Australian gambling giant Star Entertainment will "take appropriate steps" to address allegations.

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Covid Australia: Sydney celebrates end of 107-day lockdown

Australia's biggest city passed a key vaccination target, allowing people to enjoy new freedoms.

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Drugs, arms, and terror: A high-profile defector on Kim's North Korea

A former colonel describes a leadership making cash by any means, from drug factories to illegal arms deals.

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Expelled: Russia, repression and me

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reflects on being barred from Russia and the assault on the country's freedoms.

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The race to save California’s famous sequoia trees

Tourists flock to California’s famous sequoia trees, but wildfires are threatening their existence.

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The hi-tech headbands that claim to reduce your stress

Devices that measure brainwaves are increasingly being used by athletes to improve their performance.

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Stealthing: California bans non-consensual condom removal

Victims of "stealthing" risk sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. Now they can sue offenders.

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Are asylum suicides an unfolding national tragedy?

Campaigners call for an inquiry into the rate of suicides among young asylum seekers in the UK.

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Thomas Sankara trial in Burkina Faso: Who killed 'Africa's Che Guevara'?

Thirty-four years after the killing of Burkina Faso President Thomas Sankara, 14 men finally go on trial.

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The Dalit activist fighting for rape survivors

Manjula Pradeep has spent three decades helping India's Dalit women speak up for justice.

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Why are energy prices soaring?

The perfect storm of long and short-term factors driving the energy crunch.

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Mass protests in Poland amid EU law controversy

Demonstrations backing EU membership take place nationwide amid fears Poland could leave the bloc.

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US couple accused of selling nuclear submarine secrets

A US Navy nuclear engineer and his wife allegedly sold the secret data to an undercover FBI agent.

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Liberty Steel cash injection to save 660 jobs

The deal will allow the UK firm's Rotherham plant - which has been closed since spring - to reopen.

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Pope Francis launches mass consultation on Church reform

The pontiff says he wants to hear from ordinary Catholics and for the Church to be open to change.

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AQ Khan: The most dangerous man in the world?

Western spies branded AQ Khan as dangerous as bin Laden - but many in Pakistan saw him as a hero.

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Czech election: Milos Zeman in intensive care after vote

Milos Zeman is in intensive care the day after a surprise opposition win in parliamentary elections.

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UK to resettle teenage Afghan women footballers and families

The UK agrees to give visas to the women's development team and families who had to flee Afghanistan.

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Power returns to Lebanon after 24-hour blackout

A total outage of the country's electricity grid ends after the government secures fuel.

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Tyson Fury defeats Deontay Wilder to retain WBC heavyweight title in Las Vegas

Tyson Fury delivers 11th-round stoppage to beat Deontay Wilder and retain his WBC heavyweight title in a thrilling trilogy fight in Las Vegas.

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Kraft Heinz says people must get used to higher food prices

The boss of the food giant says rising prices are partly due to pandemic disruption.

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Abdul Qadeer Khan: 'Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb' dies

AQ Khan is considered a national hero but was also called "the greatest nuclear proliferator of all time".

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Iraqis vote in first parliamentary election since 2019 mass protests

The election was brought forward by six months in response to unprecedented nationwide unrest.

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China-Taiwan tensions: We will not bow to Beijing pressure, says leader

Tsai Ing-wen's speech comes a day after China's President Xi vowed to complete "reunification".

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Gas prices: Kwasi Kwarteng defends government handling of energy crisis

Suppliers want to review the price cap on energy bills but he says keeping it is "non-negotiable".

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Guatemala police free 126 migrants from abandoned container

Police say the mainly Haitian migrants were left by smugglers paid to take them to the US.

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Performer at Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre killed by falling scenery

Investigators said they are probing the death of 37-year-old Yevgeny Kulesh.

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Colombian nun kidnapped in Mali in 2017 is freed

Gloria Cecilia Narváez was kidnapped by Islamist militants while working as a missionary.

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Covid vaccine: Why these US workers won't get jabbed

A teacher, a nurse and an IT worker all say why they would rather lose their jobs than get jabbed.

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Oh Wonder: We spent our honeymoon covered in cockroaches in a burning building

The indie-pop duo broke up while recording their fourth album, and things only got weirder after that.

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Newcastle United takeover: What is PIF, the main owner of the club?

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund owns 80% of Newcastle after a high-profile takeover.

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Covid-19 vaccines: Has China made more than other countries combined?

China says it's provided more than half of all vaccines administered around the world so far.

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Thriller film sinks teeth into Hungary's opposition

It is a film perfectly timed for Viktor Orban's ruling party that could harm the opposition.

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Olivier Rousteing: Balmain designer reveals fireplace explosion injuries

Olivier Rousteing, creative director of Balmain, shared a picture of himself swathed in bandages.

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Sebastian Kurz: Austrian leader resigns amid corruption inquiry

Sebastian Kurz denies allegations he used government money for party political purposes.

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Afghanistan: US and Taliban hold first face-to-face talks since withdrawal

The meeting comes a day after Afghanistan suffered its deadliest attack since US forces withdrew.

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Czech elections: PM Andrej Babis looks set to lose power

Two opposition coalitions could oust Prime Minister Andrew Babis and his ruling party.

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Nobel Peace Prize 'for Russian journalists who lost their lives'

Dmitry Muratov dedicates the Nobel Peace Prize to Russian journalists killed in the line of duty.

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Singapore to allow quarantine-free travel for UK and other nations

The island says it is easing Covid restrictions, and will allow vaccinated travellers from 11 countries.

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La Palma: Lava engulfs more buildings on Spanish island

This is the twentieth day of eruptions coming from the Cumbre Vieja volcano.

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Lebanon in darkness as electricity grid shuts down

The two largest power stations shut down, leaving Lebanon without electricity nationwide.

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ICYMI: Pooches, puppets and paintings

Here's a look at some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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