How the high cost of living is hitting Singapore's poor

Asia's rising food costs are hitting the region's poor, despite the fall in rice prices in 2021.

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Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation

The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform.

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Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation

The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform.

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In Pictures: US cities clear-up after big-freeze

Some areas saw over two feet (61cm) of snow as the region was hit by the biggest storm in years.

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Freedom Convoy: Truckers cause chaos in Ottawa after second day of protests

Truckers blocked streets around parliament in a second day of protests against a vaccine mandate.

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Mason Greenwood: Man Utd player arrested over rape claim

Greater Manchester Police says a man in his 20s is being held following allegations on social media.

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Allison Fluke-Ekren: US woman held for leading female IS group

Allison Fluke-Ekren is suspected of training women and children to use AK-47s and suicide vests.

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National Insurance: Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak confirm rise from April

An employee on £20,000 a year will pay an extra £89 in tax, while someone on £50,000 will pay £464.

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Tom Brady: NFL great retires after winning seven Super Bowls

Tom Brady, one of the greatest players in NFL history and the winner of seven Super Bowls, retires aged 44.

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DR Congo issues death sentences for murder of UN experts

Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp had been investigating abuses after clashes in the Kasai region.

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Freedom Convoy: Why Canadian truckers are protesting in Ottawa

The 'Freedom Convoy' is protesting vaccine mandates but police are worried about fringe elements.

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Russia: Military drill moved further from Irish shore

Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise.

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Where are Britain's missing million workers?

With vacancies at a record high, many firms are suffering from a shortage of skilled workers.

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Mike Lynch: Priti Patel approves extradition of Autonomy founder

Dr Mike Lynch lost a multibillion-dollar fraud action on Friday over the sale of Autonomy in 2011.

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Storm Arwen: 'I was left without broadband for seven weeks'

A holiday firm owner says he lost bookings because of the time it took to restore an internet link.

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The scramble for cargo aircraft as shipping costs soar

Cargo aircraft are being rushed into service amid a worldwide shortage in shipping capacity.

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'Tiger King' murder-for-hire plot sentence shortened

The star of Netflix's Tiger King was convicted of hiring men to kill rival Carole Baskin in 2020

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Winter Olympics: Global sponsors quiet ahead of Beijing Games

A week before the Beijing Games start global partners are lying low amid a US-China diplomatic spat.

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Apple sales soar despite supply constraints

The iPhone giant's business has boomed during the pandemic.

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Aldo Moro: Note announcing murdered Italy PM's abduction sold at auction

The note, which sold for €26,000, announced Aldo Moro's abduction by communist insurgents in 1978.

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Former traders cleared of US rate rigging

Matthew Connolly and Gavin Black have been acquitted of rate rigging by a US court.

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US Supreme Court: The women in the running to replace Stephen Breyer

A Washington DC federal judge and a California Supreme Court justice are considered top contenders.

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Xiomara Castro: Honduras swears in its first female president

Xiomara Castro's arrival marks the end to the right-wing National Party's 12-year reign.

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Xiomara Castro: Honduras' first female president sworn in

Xiomara Castro has promised sweeping changes but she already faces a political crisis.

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Life under the Taliban: Yalda Hakim's journey back to Afghanistan

With access to the new Taliban government, Yalda Hakim travels back to Afghanistan to find out what the country is like under their rule.

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Government pledges £100m for Sizewell nuclear site

But the investment does not commit the government to approving the £20bn power plant in Suffolk.

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Elon Musk SpaceX rocket on collision course with moon

Astronomers say that a rocket in space since 2015 is hurtling towards the moon where it will explode.

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California firearms: City rules gun owners must have liability cover

In a US first, San Jose, California will make gun owners insure themselves against injury or accident.

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Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew demands jury trial in US

Lawyers for the Duke of York, who denies allegations of sexual assault, write to a New York judge.

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Russia Ukraine: US sends Moscow formal response over crisis

The secretary of state says he has offered Russia a serious diplomatic path but will help defend Ukraine.

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US Federal Reserve says rate rise 'appropriate' soon

The US central bank is under pressure to rein in rapid price increases in the US.

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Covid fraud: Rishi Sunak denies writing off stolen support funds

Rishi Sunak says the government will "do everything we can" to recover billions stolen by fraudsters.

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AI: Why chefs are turning to artificial intelligence

How a robot is being used in the highly specialised business of creating flavours.

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Disney responds to Peter Dinklage's criticism of Snow White remake

Actor Peter Dinklage called a live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs "backwards".

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New Orleans Saints: Sean Payton leaves after 16 years as head coach

Sean Payton is leaving the New Orleans Saints after 16 years as their head coach

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Covid: Netherlands to ease restrictions despite rising case numbers

Dutch hospitality venues, including bars and restaurants, have been closed since 18 December.

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IS militants surrender as Kurdish-led forces surround Syria prison

But dozens remain holed up along with hundreds of children after six days of fierce fighting.

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Ukraine: US could sanction Putin if Russia invades, Biden says

The US president says he would consider personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine.

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Turkey: Airport warehouse roof collapses in snowstorm

Heavy snowfall across parts of Turkey has caused an airport warehouse roof to collapse.

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Ukraine: What is Nato and why doesn't Russia trust it?

Nato countries are trying to help Ukraine in the face of a possible Russian invasion.

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Boohoo starts production at new Leicester factory

The retailer also plans to use the site as a training facility after a review found "many failings".

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António Horta-Osório: The banker who can't stay out of the headlines

One of the UK's best-known banking bosses, António Horta-Osório is used to good - and bad - headlines.

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State pension age crucial for lower earners

Low earners are more likely to keep working for longer when the state pension age rises, a report finds.

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Ros Atkins On... Ukraine tensions

As US troops are placed on high alert, Ros Atkins looks at the causes behind the tension on Ukraine's border.

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US woman finds $3m lottery ticket in junk email folder

"I was looking for a missing email from someone, so I checked the spam folder," said winner Laura Spears.

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Biden to video call European allies over Ukraine

The US president will hold a secure call with leaders of the UK, France and Germany, among others.

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Bob Dylan sells his master recordings to Sony Music

The deal covers the rights to all of Dylan's albums, as well as "multiple future new releases".

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Children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK

BBC correspondent Jean Mackenzie finds children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK.

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Bill extending HS2 to Manchester laid in Parliament

Official approval for the high speed line to Manchester is a "landmark moment", says the government.

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The people deciding to ditch their smartphones

The smartphone users who are ditching their handsets to take back more control of their lives.

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Vafaei first Iranian to win snooker ranking title

Hossein Vafaei becomes the first Iranian player to win a snooker ranking title, beating Mark Williams in the final of the Snooker Shoot Out.

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Auschwitz: Dutch tourist fined over Nazi salute at former death camp

A 29-year-old woman - who says it was a bad joke - is charged with engaging in Nazi propaganda.

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Covid: Clashes at Belgium protest against restrictions

A rally sees violent exchanges in Brussels as tens of thousands marched against Covid restrictions.

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John Lewis says it is wrong to cut sick pay for unjabbed staff

Unlike rivals, the retailer says all staff get full sick pay regardless of vaccination status.

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The aurora hunters who chase the Northern Lights

Meet the aurora hunters, people fascinated with the Northern Lights.

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Sedef Kabas: Turkish journalist jailed for reciting proverb

Sedef Kabas denies using the proverb to insult President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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Finding love as a trans woman

Trans woman Daniella McDonald had bad experiences dating men until she met Josh - but thinks attitudes are slowly changing.

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Fundraiser, 83, buys then delivers ambulances across Europe

John Shackleton, who has been fundraising for more than 30 years, says his age won't stop him.

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German navy chief resigns over Ukraine comments

Kay-Achim Schönbach said the idea that Russia wanted to invade Ukraine was nonsense.

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Russia-Ukraine tensions: UK warns of plot to install pro-Moscow ally

The Foreign Office takes the unusual step of naming a former Ukrainian MP as a potential Kremlin candidate.

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'Surreal' January wildfire shuts California highway

An unseasonal blaze rages in the Monterey County, forcing evacuations and the closure of Highway 1.

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Jean-Jacques Savin: French adventurer dies crossing Atlantic Ocean

Jean-Jacques Savin, who was 75, had previously made the voyage in a large barrel.

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Ros Atkins On... China's zero-Covid dilemma

Ros Atkins examines China's Covid elimination strategy, while others are learning to live with the virus.

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Police response to £25,000 fraud branded woeful

Inspectorate criticises the police after only one of 69 victims of a fraud has their case investigated.

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First-time buyer: 'I couldn't keep paying so much rent'

There were a record number of first-time buyers in 2021, figures from lender Halifax suggest.

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Afghan women taken from their homes after speaking out

The BBC searches for an Afghan woman removed from her home after protesting against Taliban rule.

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Mother sues Meta and Snap over daughter's suicide

A Connecticut woman alleges her daughter's "extreme" addiction to social media led to her death.

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Gabby Petito: Boyfriend of blogger 'responsible' for her murder

Brian Laundrie admitted in a journal to killing Gabby Petito during a cross-country trip, says the FBI.

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Carlow body: Inquiry after 'dead man' brought into post office

Reports suggest a deceased pensioner was "propped up by two men" who tried to claim his pension.

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US comic Louie Anderson dies aged 68

The stand-up comedian appeared in films including Coming to America and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

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Five slices of Meat Loaf: Iconic moments on the BBC

He'd do anything for fun... Watch our highlights from Meat Loaf's many BBC appearances over the decades.

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Capitol riot inquiry asks Ivanka Trump to voluntarily testify

Congressional investigators believe she pressed her father to try to call off the rioters.

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Teen becomes youngest woman to fly solo around the world

Zara Rutherford, 19, has arrived back in Belgium after her five-month journey over 52 countries.

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Rare twin elephants born in Kenya

Twins account for only 1% of elephant births, with the last known birth recorded in 2006.

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Peloton shares dive on report it halted production

The firm's shares fell more than 20% as investors worry that demand for its pricey exercise machines is waning.

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'Pastor' arrested after disabled people found locked in his basement

The man and his wife claimed they were operating a "personal care home" in the dead-bolted basement.

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Paris Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton shows Virgil Abloh's last collection

The French fashion house pays tribute to its late artistic director during Paris Fashion Week.

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Ten DR Congo prisoners sentenced for mass rapes in jail

Some female inmates fell pregnant and contracted sexually transmitted infections after 2020 assaults.

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Robert Anderson: University of Michigan reaches sex abuse settlement

Over 1,000 ex-University of Michigan students say they were abused by sports doctor Robert Anderson.

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Robinho: Brazilian footballer loses final appeal against rape conviction

Brazilian footballer Robinho loses his final appeal against a conviction for taking part in the gang rape of a woman in Milan in 2013.

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US and UK finally sit down on steel tariffs

The US and UK have opened formal discussions on border taxes on UK steel and aluminium.

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Top Florida health official on leave over support for vaccination

The state is investigating if Dr Raul Pino violated state law by urging his employees to get jabbed.

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Tonga tsunami: Race for vital supplies to reach volcano-hit islands

Teams work desperately to clear ash from airport runways so planes can deliver food and drinking water.

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Backlash as US billionaire dismisses Uyghur abuse

Chamath Palihapitiya says he and most Americans "don't care" about alleged human rights abuse of the Uyghur minority.

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Nigeria shoot-to-kill order issued over jail breaks

It follows a wave of prison breaks over the past year in which more than 5,000 inmates have escaped.

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Texas synagogue siege: Teens held in UK released without charge

Greater Manchester Police say the pair, who were detained in south Manchester, have not been charged.

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Mobile firms agree another 5G delay at US airports

Airlines have pushed for postponement, saying risks from 5G will force them to cancel flights.

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AT&T agrees another 5G delay at US airports

Airlines have pushed for postponement, saying risks from 5G will force them to cancel flights.

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Purges and piranhas: Why we love a crazy North Korea story

North Korea is frequently the subject of news stories in Western media. But many stories are unfounded or blown out of proportion.

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Morrisons confirms sick pay cut for unvaccinated staff

The supermarket joins a list of firms which pay the legal minimum to unvaccinated staff obliged to isolate.

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Pension Wise: MPs call for automatic pension help appointments

Savers are struggling to navigate the "pensions minefield" and need more support, according to MPs.

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Mexico missing: 'If I find a body, I recover a piece of my son'

With nearly 100,000 disappeared people in Mexico, families have taken on the search themselves.

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How delivery apps created 'the Netflix of food ordering'

Innovative food delivery apps offer everything from multiple restaurant orders to home chef cuisine.

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Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK sending weapons to defend Ukraine, says defence secretary

The defence secretary says he is sending short-range anti-tank missiles amid Russian invasion fears.

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Russia-Ukraine crisis: Why Brussels fears Europe is 'closest to war' in decades

Fears are rising over Russia's plans to shake up the region, writes BBC Europe editor Katya Adler.

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Funeral costs drop for first time in 18 years

A report says the cost fell by 3.1% but the cheapest type of funeral - a direct cremation - rose in price.

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Wealth of world's 10 richest men doubled in pandemic, Oxfam says

Covid-19 has made the rich richer while poverty has increased, the charity Oxfam says.

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Covid vaccine: Your concerns answered

BBC Reality Check answers your vaccine concerns - from pregnancy fears to production speed.

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Energy bills: 'It feels like I'm sleeping outside'

People tell of their struggles to cope, with energy bills set to soar by more than £700 this year.

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Tsunami hits coasts after Tonga eruption

Strong waves cause panic in Peru and flooding in Fiji following the eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga.

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Millions under weather alerts as major winter storm hits US and Canada

Flights are cancelled and power cuts reported in south-eastern US states amid heavy snow and ice.

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Cladding crisis: Norwegian wealth fund urged to pressure firms and builders

Grenfell survivors have asked a huge public fund to have 11 firms "resolve" buildings' fire safety defects.

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Key moments: Dr Anthony Fauci and the pandemic

After a viral hot mic moment, here's how Fauci's frustration has been building for the last two years.

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The inventor inspired by a near-death experience

He nearly died after being given fake medicines. Now, his invention can spot them.

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Will ScotWind auction deliver a renewables revolution?

Over the next decade or so these new offshore wind farm sites could supercharge renewable energy capacity.

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Texas police respond to synagogue 'hostage' situation

Police are negotiating with a man who appears to have taken hostages at a synagogue in Colleyville.

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Nino Cerruti: Italian fashion great dies aged 91

The celebrated designer and businessman once said: "I have always dressed the same person, myself."

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Jovenel Moïse murder: Ex-senator arrested in Jamaica

John Joel Joseph has been arrested in Jamaica in connection with the death of Jovenel Moïse.

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Ex-supermarket boss Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover dies at 94

The company's current chief executive described John Sainsbury as a "shopkeeper to his core".

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Lisbon council fined for sharing protester details with foreign embassies

City Hall shared data of protesters demonstrating in front of embassies, including Russia's.

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Jailed 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli ordered to repay $64m

Martin Shkreli has also been barred from the US pharmaceutical industry for life.

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Jailed 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli ordered to repay $64m

Martin Shkreli has also been barred from the US pharmaceutical industry for life.

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Danish spy scandal: Ex-minister accused of state secrets leak

The case against Claus Hjort Frederiksen comes after an ex-intelligence chief faced similar charges.

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Russia-Ukraine: US warns of 'false-flag' operation

Russia is plotting to stage acts of provocation to create a pretext to invade Ukraine, a US official says.

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US fugitive who faked death found alive in Glasgow

Nicholas Rossi, using the alias Arthur Knight, was arrested in hospital while being treated for Covid.

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Inflation: South Korea raises rates to pre-pandemic level

Its third interest rate hike in six months comes as it tries to contain rising prices and debt.

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Google will spend £730m to 'reinvigorate' its UK offices

The tech giant is expanding UK staff capacity by 50% and wants to "reinvigorate" the work environment.

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Don't use refund firms to claim tax rebates, says Which?

The consumer group says people are paying third party firms hundreds of pounds unnecessarily.

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'As a black woman in STEM I'm used for photo opportunities'

Chemist Cynthia Chapple talks about how to get more black girls from inner-cities into STEM careers.

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The people using YouTube to pay for their French chateau

How chateaux owners are using advertising revenues from social media posts to earn a living.

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Dutch King Willem-Alexander retires coach amid slavery row

Critics say the carriage depicts an image that celebrates the Netherlands' slave-owning past.

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Capitol riot: Oath Keepers leader charged with seditious conspiracy

This is first time Capitol riot defendants have been accused of seeking to "overthrow" the government.

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US Supreme Court blocks Biden's workplace vaccine mandate

The ruling marks a major blow to a central pillar of the White House's strategy for tackling Covid-19.

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US Supreme Court blocks Biden's workplace vaccine mandate

The ruling marks a major blow to a central pillar of the White House's strategy for tackling Covid-19.

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London 'hitman' on trial over plot to kill Pakistani activist in Netherlands

Muhammad Gohir Khan is accused of agreeing to kill a Pakistani military critic for £100,000.

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Kim Kardashian sued in crypto 'pump and dump' case

The star is one of three celebrity defendants being sued by investors in the EthereumMax crypto-currency..

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A trade deal with India in 2022 would be a big prize

The UK is starting ambitious negotiations with India, but that won't solve the problems with its overall trade strategy.

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'Firefighting is not all about saving cats in trees'

One young firefighter describes what the day-to-day is really like. And what it takes to get hired.

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Why warehouses are Asia's new hot property

Online retailers are moving to bigger facilities and increasingly relying on automation to meet demand.

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Republican McConnell slams Biden voting rights speech as 'unpresidential'

President Joe Biden had criticised opponents to his election reforms in a fiery speech on Tuesday.

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Hoda Muthana: Alabama IS bride loses appeal for return to US

US-born Hoda Muthana is a citizen and should be allowed to return with her son, the lawsuit argued.

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Virginia Giuffre: What we know about Prince Andrew's accuser

What we know about the woman who has accused the British royal of sexual assault.

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Escaped Dutch youth offender shot dead in Belgium

The young man reportedly took two people hostage, drove over the border and opened fire on police.

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Ukraine tensions: US says Russia faces stark choice

Russia is told it must decide between de-escalation and diplomacy, or confrontation and consequences.

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South Africa's 'King Khoisan' arrested over cannabis plants at president's office

Protesters planted the cannabis in a vegetable garden near the South African president's workplace.

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Palestinian man, 80, found dead after Israeli raid in West Bank

Omar Asad reportedly died following his arrest by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank.

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US will remove UK steel tariffs 'when the time is right'

Trump-era steel tariffs remain in place on UK exports, though they have been removed for EU products.

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Can the 'Silver Fox' outwit Vladimir Putin?

Wendy Sherman, a former social worker-turned-top US diplomat, is helping lead the Russia talks.

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North Korea claims new hypersonic missile launch under watch of Kim Jong-un

Leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the country's second such launch in less than a week, state media reports.

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British Gas owner warns energy crisis to last two years

The boss of Centrica says there is "no reason" to expect gas prices to come down anytime soon.

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UK delays more all-lane smart motorways for five years

More safety data is needed before more hard shoulders are made into traffic lanes, government says.

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How the soaring cost of living is hitting Sri Lankans hard

Rising food and fuel prices are making daily life tougher for many ordinary people in Sri Lanka.

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Ukrainians wait as Russia faces off with the West

What Ukrainians think about the conflict threatening their country, as Russia and the West meet.

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A year on, could Trump social media ban backfire?

The ex-president was expelled from Twitter a year ago. What impact has it had - and will he be back?

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Seychelles: The island nation hunting for a missing $50m

Six of Seychelles' most prominent citizens face charges amid a government crackdown on corruption.

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How the soaring cost of living is hitting Sri Lankans hard

Rising food and fuel prices are making daily life tougher for many ordinary people in Sri Lanka.

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The 52-year-search for a missing girl

On 12 January 1970, a British toddler disappeared from Fairy Meadow beach in NSW, Australia.

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The controversy of wood pellets as a green energy source

Wood pellets are touted as a 'green' way to make electricity, but many reject these claims.

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Biden calls for 'turning point' on election laws

The president warns of a "grave" threat to democracy, but Republicans say no such threat exists.

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Covid: Quebec to impose health tax on unvaccinated Canadians

The unvaccinated represent 15% of the population, but over half of all hospital admissions.

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Sacked belly-dancing teacher sparks Egypt debate over women's rights

Aya Yousef was sacked and divorced after she was filmed moving to music at a work social event.

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Novak Djokovic: Up to tennis star to explain PCR grey area, says Serbia PM

Ana Brnabic says it would be a clear breach of rules if the tennis star went out knowing he had Covid.

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Pig heart transplant an absolute miracle, says patient's son

David Bennett, 57, is the first person in the world to receive a heart transplant from a genetically-modified pig.

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Man gets genetically-modified pig heart in world-first transplant

David Bennett, 57, is doing well three days after surgery, doctors in Baltimore, Maryland, say.

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Ros Atkins on… Novak Djokovic’s Australia visa victory

The world number one made it onto a tennis court in Melbourne, but he could still be deported.

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Tesla adds chill and assertive self-driving modes

An update to Tesla cars adds a mode to follow other cars more closely and to slow rather than stop.

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Near-miss for pilot saved from downed plane hit by train

Dramatic video shows the rescue, moments before collision, after a plane landed on train tracks.

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Millionaire murderer Robert Durst dies in prison

The real estate heir turned fugitive unwittingly confessed to three killings on a TV crime show.

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New York fire: Officials pledge support after 17 die in 'unspeakable tragedy'

There were nine children among the fatalities in the fire, which took hold on Sunday in the Bronx.

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Russia downplays threat to Ukraine in Geneva talks

Russian officials tells their US counterparts that they have no plans to invade Ukraine.

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Covid pass protesters attack French MP Stéphane Claireaux with seaweed

Stéphane Claireaux likens the attack near his home in a French part of North America to a "stoning".

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Air pollution: Delhi's smog problem is rooted in India's water crisis

Years of ill-conceived farming practices have contributed to India's worsening air pollution.

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What is the biggest challenge for your business in 2022?

What are industry leaders planning for in the coming year.

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Bronx fire: 'A horrific, painful moment ' says New York City Mayor Eric Adams

At least 19 people, including nine children, have died after a fire in the Bronx.

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Scrap business rates due to energy costs - Labour

A windfall tax on gas and oil producers would help firms struggling with bills, Labour says.

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New York fire: At least 19 killed in apartment block blaze

There were nine children among the fatalities in the fire, which took hold on Sunday in the Bronx.

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Scala dei Turchi: Sicily's famed cliffs streaked red by vandals

Sicily's Scala dei Turchi are visited by thousands of tourists every year.

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Afcon Cameroon 2022: Playing football in the shadow of a rebellion

Africa's top football tournament is about to start in Cameroon, despite a bitter four-year conflict.

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Novak Djokovic: Serbians give their reaction to Australia vaccine exemption row

Serbians in Belgrade have been giving their reactions to Novak Djokovic's vaccine exemption row.

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Covid: Thousands protest in France against proposed new vaccine pass

The protests are against a draft law which would in effect ban the unvaccinated from public areas.

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At least five dead after Brazil cliff collapses on boats

Another 20 are missing after the cliff fell onto boats in a lake in the south-east of the country.

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Basmah bint Saud: Saudi princess released from jail after almost three years

Princess Basma bint Saud and her daughter were held without charge for almost three years.

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Marilyn Bergman: Oscar-winning lyricist dies at 93

Together with her husband, Bergman wrote songs for legends like Barbara Streisand and Fred Astaire.

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India restores foreign funding permit for Mother Teresa charity

The charity's license was revoked at Christmas, in the wake of accusations it was trying to convert Indians.

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Canada party plane influencer 'idiots' fly home to face music

The group of over 100 travellers have been branded "barbarians" by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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Kazakhstan unrest: BBC witnesses apocalyptic scenes in main city

The BBC witnesses the aftermath of protests and deadly violence in Kazakhstan's biggest city Almaty.

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Denmark frees suspected pirates in dinghy in Gulf of Guinea

The suspects had been detained at sea in the Gulf of Guinea in November. A fourth remains in custody.

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Berlin cannibal jailed for murdering engineer

A German court finds a man guilty of murdering a man he met on an online dating site.

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Two Haitian journalists killed in gang attack

The men were shot and burned alive on the outskirts of the capital, according to one of their employers.

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Cladding: More flat owners to be freed from bills

Developers to be told to pay for removal of cladding in lower-height buildings, the BBC understands.

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Omicron: Huge number of Covid cases on second Italy-India flight say Indian officials

Majority of passengers on two flights from Italy to Amritsar in India test positive for Covid-19.

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Sidney Poitier: Remembering the Oscar winner and Hollywood trailblazer

We look back on the career of Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win a best actor Oscar.

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Sidney Poitier was a ground-breaking black man - Bonnie Greer

Playwright Bonnie Greer pays tribute to the acting legend Sidney Poitier, who has died at the age of 94.

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Kashmir's pashminas: bringing women back to lead a beautiful craft

The emergence of weaving machinery, and decreasing wages, have forced many Kashmiri women out of the industry.

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Drone helps save cardiac arrest patient in Sweden

A defibrillator delivered by drone helped to keep a 71 year-old man alive.

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Omicron should not be called mild, warns WHO

The WHO cautions that just like previous variants, Omicron is hospitalising and killing people.

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British farmers unhappy as Asda retracts beef promise

The National Beef Association is 'deeply disappointed' that Asda reneged on its 100% British beef promise.

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President's residence gutted as Kazakhstan clashes continue

Security forces in Kazakhstan say they have killed dozens of anti-government rioters in the main city, Almaty.

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Italy Covid: Bullet forces immunologist to get protection

Prof Antonella Viola is given police protection after threats are made against her and her family.

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Investors threaten drug maker bonuses over vaccine access

Some investment firms want bonuses withheld for bosses of coronavirus vaccine firms if distribution isn't fairer.

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Peter Bogdanovich: The Last Picture Show director dies aged 82

The New York filmmaker was Oscar-nominated for his coming-of-age drama starring Cybill Shepherd.

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Taiwan setting up $200m Lithuania fund amid China row

China downgraded its diplomatic relations with Lithuania after Taiwan opened a de facto embassy there.

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CEO Secrets: 'Make decisions as if you were on your deathbed'

Michael Cockburn, co-founder of office-working app Desana, shares his business advice.

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Novak Djokovic: Australia cancels top tennis player's visa

Australia's leader says "no one is above the rules" when it comes to the country's border policies.

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers call for retrial over juror comments

A juror at the trial said he shared his own experience of sexual abuse to sway other jurors.

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Cost of living: Government discusses fuel bill support

Targeted energy cost support is emerging as the favourite option to tackle the cost of living crisis.

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Grammy Awards 2022: Omicron postpones music's biggest night

A new date for the music industry celebration in Los Angeles will be announced soon, organisers say.

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Kazakhstan unrest: Staff flee as protesters enter airport

Demonstrations sparked by rising fuel prices escalate, despite a state of emergency in some areas.

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Philadelphia fire: Seven children among 13 dead in apartment blaze

Two others are injured after a blaze rips through a three-storey public housing block.

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Covid: President Macron warns he will 'hassle' France's unvaccinated

The French president vows to make life difficult for the unjabbed, but MPs delay a bill on Covid passes.

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Omicron: Curfew in Delhi as India Covid cases surge

A weekend curfew is imposed and doctors' leave cancelled as the chief minister tests positive.

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Snowbound in Virginia traffic for over 10 hours

One passenger's harrowing journey after heavy snowfall paralysed miles of highway in Virginia.

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Iconic Bangkok station Hua Lamphong reaches the end of the line

Hua Lamphong has seen the start and end of journeys for generations of Thai travellers and tourists alike.

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Gandikota: The stunning Indian gorge that resembles the Grand Canyon

The Gandikota gorge in southern India is believed to be nearly 100,000 years old.

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General Motors 90-year streak as top US car seller ends

Japan's Toyota outsold the US car company for the first time in nearly a century.

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Winter Olympics: Behind the bubble in Beijing

Have a look at how Beijing is preparing for the Games - with a sealed off area to keep Covid out.

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Train services hit by Covid staff absences

Passengers face fewer services or cancellations as the rail sector faces high absence rates.

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Hong Kong: Activist gets 15 month jail term for Tiananmen vigil

Chow Hang Tung was found guilty of inciting others last year to commemorate the crackdown.

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China: Evergrande shares rise as Hong Kong trade resumes

The crisis-hit company suspended its shares on Monday pending the release of "inside information".

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Top US phone firms agree delay of 5G rollout

The two-week delay requested by transportation and aviation authorities was initially rejected.

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Turkey's inflation hits 36% amid financial turmoil

The cost of living hits a 19-year high as the country refuses to raise its interest rates.

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Evergrande suspends shares in Hong Kong as firm tries to raise cash

The move comes as the indebted property developer struggles to raise cash to meet its obligations.

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Oxfam India says it's 'severely' hit by ban on foreign funds

The charity says a decision not to renew its licence will severely affect its humanitarian work.

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Ex-Australia teen cricketer accuses team official of rape

Police are investigating allegations around the Australian under-19s team's 1985 tour in India.

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Covid staff shortages set to continue into New Year

Pub groups and retailers warn that sickness and isolation continue to blight their businesses.

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Top US phone firms reject call to delay 5G rollout

Transportation and aviation authorities called for a delay of two weeks on safety concerns.

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Letter from Africa: Africa plays on in 2022 without its great referee

Joseph Warungu looks at what is in store for the African continent this coming year.

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2022 sporting calendar: Big events from Winter Olympics to the World Cup

The Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Women's Euros and the men's World Cup are just some of the big events taking place in 2022.

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‘The doctors came and I had to tell my father he was dying’

Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones?

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South Korean crosses DMZ in rare defection to North Korea

Seoul said it had asked the North, which has a shoot-on-sight policy, to protect the person.

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Gas prices: MPs and peers urge PM to act on energy bills

Five ex-ministers are among those saying Boris Johnson should cut VAT and green levies to help households.

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Cape Town: Major blaze rips through South Africa parliament building

Large flames and a huge column of smoke could be seen coming out of the building on Sunday morning.

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Covid: UAE bans foreign travel for citizens without booster jab

Emiratis will need a third dose of a coronavirus vaccine if they want to leave the country.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Antarctic outpost hit by Covid-19 outbreak

Two-thirds of staff at the station are infected but officials say the situation is not serious.

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New Year's Eve fireworks kill and injure in Europe despite bans

Among three killed is a 12-year-old Dutch boy who was watching an adult set off a device.

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Quiz: How well do you remember football in 2021?

Test your knowledge of football in 2021 by taking our quiz...

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Desmond Tutu funeral: Anti-apartheid campaigner remembered in Cape Town

The anti-apartheid campaigner and Nobel Peace Prize winner died last Sunday, aged 90.

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After Desmond Tutu, a time for new South African heroes

As the last of South Africa's moral giants is laid to rest, some say now is time to break the mould.

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Kim Jong-un: North Korea to focus on economy in 2022

Kim Jong-un says the faltering economy will be the national priority as he marks 10 years in power.

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India: At least 12 dead in New Year temple stampede

Pilgrims were visiting the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi to mark the new year when the tragedy unfolded.

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Colorado wildfires: Woman says families in her neighbourhood lost everything

A woman who had to evacuate her home in Louisville with her family speaks to the BBC.

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South Africa prepares to bury Archbishop Desmond Tutu

The funeral for Tutu, who helped end apartheid in South Africa, will take place on Saturday.

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Colorado: Residents return following devastating fire

Tens of thousands of people in Boulder County were forced to flee their homes on Thursday.

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