Borgen: How the Danish political drama has been 'reinvented'

The series returns to Netflix this week, nearly a decade after its highly-praised original run.

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Russian oil: EU agrees compromise deal on banning imports

The latest round of EU-wide sanctions excludes pipeline oil imports after Hungary opposed a total ban.

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Sudan or Chad? Why a Darfur sultan regrets a twist of colonial fate

A traditional leader feels his people were dealt a cruel blow when absorbed into Sudan a century ago.

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Shanghai lockdown: China's financial hub set to lift Covid curbs

Authorities in the commercial hub have also announced new economic support measures for businesses.

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Handguns: Canada proposes complete freeze on ownership

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there is no reason anyone needs a gun other than for sports or hunting.

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EU struggles to resolve Russian oil ban proposal differences

The latest round of sanctions need approval from all 27 EU members but Hungary opposes the move.

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The dangerous world of illegal mining in South Africa

BBC Africa Eye meets the migrants who risk everything to go deep underground in South Africa’s abandoned gold mines.

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The top spies fighting terrorism three days a week

If job-sharing mums can lead GCHQ why isn't this way of working more common?

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Ukraine round-up: Zelensky in Kharkiv and a pro-Putin propaganda machine

Ukraine's leader visits the battered eastern city and a new pro-Russia site makes misleading claims.

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Half-term travel: Dover passengers 'stuck for hours' at border control

P&O Ferries say delays are "out of their control" as borders are operated by French authorities.

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Why can't the US stop soaring oil and gas prices?

As prices rise, oil and gas firms in the US want to capitalise - but the industry has changed.

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Hong Kong's Omicron crisis: ‘It took just 10 days for everyone to be infected’

More than half of those to die in the latest wave to hit Hong Kong were care home residents.

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Trads: The extreme Hindu nationalists inspired by alt-right memes

A movement inspired by Western extremists uses memes to promote Hindu supremacy.

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Russia won't use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine, says ambassador to UK

Andrei Kelin tells the BBC tactical nuclear weapons have "nothing to do" with operations in Ukraine.

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Russia scraps army age limit and a bike ride from hell

France and Germany call for "direct, serious" talks between President Putin and Ukraine's leader.

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Ukraine war: Putin urged to hold 'direct, serious negotiations' with Zelensky

In a lengthy phone call with Russia's leader, France and Germany call for "direct, serious" talks.

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The man turning mud into eco-friendly 'concrete'

Gnanli Landrou has invented a special powder that turns earth into a greener version of concrete

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Uvalde shooting: In the face of tragedy, a Texas town turns to prayer

Many in Uvalde say they feel lost after the school massacre, but their faith is a source of strength.

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EasyJet to cancel more than 200 half-term flights from Gatwick

The airline says cancellations are required to provide reliable services in the busy holiday period.

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Japan opens up to foreign tourists after two years

Visitors from 98 countries will be allowed to enter, but some restrictions still remain.

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Palestinian report says Israel deliberately killed Al Jazeera's Shireen Abu Aqla

Their investigation finds a soldier intentionally shot Shireen Abu Aqla, but Israel calls it a lie.

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Ukraine round-up: Donbas town falls as ex-reporter urges Russians to turn off TV

There has been intense fighting in Lyman and Kyiv says pro-Russian forces control most of the city.

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Texas school shooting: Husband of slain teacher dies 'of grief'

Joe Garcia reportedly died from a heart attack two days after his wife was killed at Robb Elementary.

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Amber Heard: It's easy to forget I'm a human being

Heard found herself in a tense exchange with Johnny Depp's attorney as the trial nears its end.

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Russian mum's fight to save sons from Putin's war

Marina had no idea when her sons were conscripted that they would be part of an invasion of Ukraine.

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Texas shooting victims: Relatives of children speak of their heartbreak

Relatives of the children killed in a shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas speak of their heartbreak.

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'We don't want UK-EU trade war' - Irish PM

Micheál Martin says he is hopeful he will not have to contemplate tariffs against UK exports.

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'We don't want UK-EU trade war' - Irish PM

Micheál Martin says he is hopeful he will not have to contemplate tariffs against UK exports.

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Nigeria's kidnapping crisis: Should ransom payments be banned?

Businessman Lawal Ado has paid ransoms three times and says there is no other option.

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Newport Wafer Fab: Chinese buyout of UK's biggest chip plant to be reviewed

The UK government says it will make a national security assessment of the sale of Newport Wafer Fab.

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NeWater: Turning urine into beer in Singapore

Singapore's water agency came up with the drink to raise awareness of its scarcity issues.

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Dyson moves beyond vacuum cleaners to home robots

The company is setting up a major robotics research centre in the UK.

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Ukraine war: 'This is just the beginning, everything is still to come'

As Russian attacks intensify, Ukrainians are asking whether it's better to pay for a ceasefire with land - or lives.

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Rail strike: RMT union votes for national action

RMT members vote in favour of strike action across Network Rail and 13 train operating companies.

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Monkeypox: Cases detected in three more countries for first time

The outbreaks in Europe and America are not normal but remain containable, health officials say.

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Chinese police leak reveals human cost of Uyghur incarceration

The information includes evidence of a shoot-to-kill policy for anyone who tried to escape.

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Australia election: Five people making political history

Australia's election has ushered in political pioneers and interesting firsts across the parliament.

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Fraud victims face call waiting lottery from banks

Average waiting times can range from 16 seconds to over 30 minutes - depending on the bank, says Which?.

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Russian diplomat quits over war in Ukraine

Boris Bondarev walks out of his job in Geneva, saying he has never been more ashamed of Russia.

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Heard's team change course on Johnny Depp testimony

Supermodel Kate Moss is expected to take the stand in the final days of the high-profile trial.

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What Didi's US exit tells us about China and Wall Street

The Chinese ride-hailing giant will quit Wall Street less than twelve months after its US market debut.

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Southern Baptist Convention vilified sex abuse survivors - report

Survivors of sex abuse at the hands of clergy were stonewalled and vilified, a new report finds.

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Palm oil firms depriving tribes of millions of dollars

Companies supplying major manufacturers fail to meet promises to share land, joint BBC investigation finds.

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Mozambique insurgency: Why 24 countries have sent troops

Mozambique is at the heart of a global battle for influence, even though its conflict has local roots.

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Cost of living: Two-child families paying £400 a month more

The rising cost of energy, transport and childcare is forcing families to make tough choices.

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Pay gap from bosses to staff to widen - think tank

The High Pay Centre says pay gaps were the greatest in the retail sector in the early months of 2022.

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Baby formula shortage: 35 tonnes of infant formula flown into the United States

The US is facing a critical shortage due to supply chain issues and the closure of a major factory.

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Ukraine peace deal: Kyiv rules out ceding land to Russia

Zelensky adviser says Kyiv will not agree a peace deal with Russia that involves giving up territory.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'on the water'

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

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Governments should subsidise food and energy - IMF boss

Kristalina Georgieva says government subsidies can help with the cost of living crisis.

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Femicide: Keeping the memory of murdered women alive with maps

Geraldina Guerra tracks cases of femicide in Ecuador and maps victims' lives online so people can learn about their life as well as their death.

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Turkey: Huge rally for opposition's Canan Kaftancioglu

Canan Kaftancioglu has been convicted for insulting President Erdogan and the Turkish state.

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Australia election: How Scott Morrison ran out of miracles

Australia's defeated PM had a carefully cultivated image, but it failed him in the end.

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Zelensky: Only diplomacy can end Ukraine war

Only a negotiated solution will work, says Ukraine's president, as fighting intensifies in Donbas.

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The desperate journey Cubans make by water to the US

Elian Lopez hoped his life-changing journey would go smoothly - then the wind changed and sun went down.

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Cannes: Topless woman protests against sexual violence in Ukraine

The woman stripped on the Cannes red carpet to show the words "stop raping us" and the Ukrainian flag.

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California wildfires: Man gets 24 years for setting blaze that killed condors

Prosecutors say he set the Big Sur Dolan fire while illegally cultivating cannabis in the forest.

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Ukraine conflict: Missile strike on cultural centre 'evil' - Zelensky

The Ukrainian president accuses Russian forces of carrying out a missile strike against a cultural centre.

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Ukraine war: What might tip the balance?

The conflict has become a grinding and bloody affair, with both sides making gains and losses.

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Assam: The wild mushrooms killing India tea garden workers

Workers in Assam's famed tea gardens are dying from eating wild mushrooms.

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Australia election: Why is Australia's parliament so white?

Australia is a multicultural country, but critics say those representing the country don't reflect this.

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Ukraine war: US fully backs Sweden and Finland Nato bids - Biden

Finland and Sweden's application to join the Nato alliance has been opposed by Turkey's government.

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Australia election 2022: Cost of living worries voters

If interest rates keep rising 300,000 Australians may default on mortgage repayments.

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Former Afghanistan official apologises for his role in the fall of the country

Hamdullah Mohib fled the country along with the president the day the capital fell.

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Twitter steps up Ukraine misinformation fight

The social media platform says it will put false claims from official accounts behind warning notices.

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Markets fall as retailers ring alarm over US economy

US shares see their biggest one-day drop since 2020 after renewed signs of waning consumer confidence.

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Juan Carlos: Spain's ex-king to return after two-year exile

Juan Carlos left Spain in 2020 after he was linked to an inquiry into alleged corruption.

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Mariupol: The 80 days that left a flourishing city in ruins

The Ukrainian port which has seen some of the most intense fighting is now under Russian control.

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Markets fall as retailers ring alarm over US economy

The S&P 500 dropped 4%, while the Dow fell 3.5% after renewed signs of waning consumer confidence.

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Oil and gas industry pushes back over windfall tax

Oil and gas producers say they are already paying more tax and an extra levy would damage confidence.

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Martin Shkreli 'Pharma bro' released early from prison

Mr Shkreli was convicted in 2017 of defrauding investors.

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Mariupol: Ukraine doing everything to save remaining fighters

But Kyiv refuses to say how many soldiers are still trapped, saying such information is "sensitive".

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Ukraine round-up: Beauty blogger row and UK sweets to refugees

A Ukrainian beauty blogger's trolls ordeal and sweets driven all the way from Somerset to Ukraine.

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Amber Heard denies striking Johnny Depp and doctoring photos

Johnny Depp's lawyer has accused Ms Heard of being "the jealous one" in the ex-couple's marriage.

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EU warns UK not to change N Ireland trade deal

The EU Commission opposes UK plans to change the Northern Ireland Protocol - but both sides are open to negotiations.

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Buffalo shooting: Biden rebukes 'poison' of white supremacy

The suspect in a mass shooting in New York belongs to "a hateful minority", the president said.

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Mariupol: Key moments in the siege of the city

As Ukrainian fighters are evacuated from the Azovstal steelworks, how Russia has closed in on the city.

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Warning poorest households are struggling to get £150 energy rebate

Fuel poverty charity warns that low income households will wait longest for £150 council tax rebate.

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Northern Ireland: Could the EU and UK face a trade war?

As tensions build over Northern Ireland, concerns of a trade war between the EU and UK have surfaced.

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Somalia: President Biden reverses Trump's withdrawal of US troops

It reverses a decision by his predecessor Donald Trump to withdraw some 700 troops from the country.

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Twitter boss hits back on Musk doubts over fake accounts

Chief executive Parag Agrawal says the firm is confident that less than 5% of users are spam accounts.

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ScotRail plans to cut third of services, says RMT union

The RMT union said the timetable plans could cause "industrial carnage" amid an ongoing pay dispute.

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Full lunar eclipse creates rare super blood Moon

Its hue was created by sunlight being projected through the Earth's atmosphere onto the Moon.

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North Korea: More than a million Covid cases feared

The military has been ordered to intervene as a wave of Covid cases sweeps the unvaccinated country.

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Ukraine war: Global wheat prices jump after India export ban

World wheat prices have soared this year, pushing up the cost of everything from bread to noodles.

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Ukraine: The children's camp that became an execution ground

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford investigates the killing of civilians in a summer camp in Bucha, Ukraine.

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'I was jumping through hoops to get a loan'

One firm tells of its struggles as a survey suggests lending to small businesses has hit an all-time low.

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Buffalo shooting: Joe Biden says US must address hate

The US president says he and his wife are praying for the victims of a racially motivated shooting.

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Nova Scotia shooting: First-hand accounts heard in probe of Canada tragedy

A probe into Canada's worst mass shooting has revealed new details about killer and police response.

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Eurovision 2022: Highlights of Ukraine's winning night

Ukraine won the Eurovision song contest 2022, with the UK coming second, its best result since 1998.

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Eurovision 2022: Ukraine wins, while the UK's Sam Ryder comes second

Ukraine's Kalush orchestra triumphs, while Sam Ryder gives the UK its best result since 1998.

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Fleeing Syria 10 years on: 'We cried all the way to Jordan'

A family looks back after a decade living in the world's largest Syrian refugee camp.

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Roe v Wade: Thousands attend rallies in US cities to support abortion rights

Pro-choice supporters are concerned that the Supreme Court could overturn the legal right to abortion.

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Nine dead in shooting at Buffalo supermarket - reports

Police have arrested a suspect after multiple people were shot at a supermarket in Buffalo.

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Dozens die as blaze guts office building in India capital Delhi

A huge fire kills at least 27 people in a four-storey commercial building near Mundka metro station.

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Clashes at Al Jazeera journalist's funeral procession

Violent scenes between police, and mourners of killed reporter Shireen Abu Aqla.

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Lhakpa Sherpa: Woman climbs Everest for record tenth time

You could say single mother Lhakpa Sherpa is used to overcoming obstacles in her life.

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Hunt for killers of anti-mafia prosecutor on honeymoon

Paraguayan anti-mafia prosecutor Marcelo Pecci was shot dead while on honeymoon on a beach in Colombia.

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Crypto crash: Stablecoin collapse sends tokens tumbling

The sudden demise of TerraUSD sends other crypto-coins into a downward spiral.

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Ukraine: The BBC has seen evidence of possible war crimes committed by Russian soldiers

The BBC has obtained CCTV footage of the killing of two civilians in cold blood by Russian soldiers that is now being investigated by prosecutors as a suspected war crime.

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Tesco trials renting out office space to workers

The move by the retail giant highlights the shift away from traditional office set-ups since the pandemic.

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We're ready to consider Nato membership - Finland's foreign minister

Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto tells the BBC that that he wants Finland to join Nato as soon as possible.

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The black evangelical women who'll decide who governs Brazil

Evangelical Christian women of colour were kingmakers in Brazil's last presidential election and look set to be so again.

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'Critical mass' of polluters setting carbon targets

The number of big firms setting climate targets reaches a 'critical mass' say UN-backed researchers.

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Passersby in Florida rush to stop moving car with ill driver

The car is seen drifting towards traffic before strangers intervened on a busy road in Florida.

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North Carolina: The moment a beach house collapsed into the sea

The stilts holding up the house gave way after being struck by high winds and strong tides.

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Disney sees better than expected streaming growth

The media giant appeared to have escaped the slowdown that hit arch-rival Netflix.

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Google unveils new Pixel Watch

The firm's first own-brand watch combines Google's operating system and Fitbit health tracking tech.

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Ukraine war: Don’t underestimate Russia cyber-threat, warns US

A senior intelligence official says a cyber-war raging over Ukraine could escalate further.

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Aviva chief responds to 'sexist' shareholder jibes

Amanda Blanc says unacceptable behaviour towards her has become more overt in her career.

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Quentin Sommerville: BBC on patrol with the soldiers pushing Russia back

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spends a week with Ukrainians liberating towns north of Kharkiv.

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Elon Musk would reverse Donald Trump's Twitter ban

He says Twitter's decision to ban the former US president was "morally wrong and flat-out stupid".

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Apple discontinues the iPod touch after 21 years

The tech giant says the device will remain on sale "while stocks last".

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Apple discontinues the iPod touch after 21 years

The tech giant says the device will remain on sale "while stocks last".

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Electric models drive second hand car sales higher

Sales of used cars have risen, with greener electric and hybrid vehicles climbing fastest.

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Is it fair for fantasy football managers to rely on AI?

Some managers think artificial intelligence helps remove their bias but others think it's cheating.

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Wordle: Controversial answer was unintentional - NYT

The New York Times says the choice of the solution "fetus" amid US abortion debate was a coincidence.

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Ecuador prison riot: More than 40 inmates killed

Ecuador is battling a wave of deadly gang violence and has seen its worst prison riots in history.

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Universal credit switchover is a bad move, say charities

A forced move to universal credit, which begins on Monday, raises fears for vulnerable claimants.

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Nigeria's Looty seeks to reclaim African art in digital form

A Nigerian designer is making NFTs of African artefacts in Western museums to help local artists.

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Ukraine war: Artist George Butler sketches conflict

Artist George Butler has recently returned to the UK after a month spent in Ukraine.

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Cost of living: More Britons say they skip meals or go hungry

The number of those struggling to buy food rises by 57% in three months, according to a survey.

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Ukraine war: First ladies meet as US announces new sanctions

The US first lady met her Ukrainian counterpart as Washington sanctions 2,600 individuals.

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New UK sanctions for Russia and Belarus

The penalties will target £1.7bn of trade to further weaken Vladimir Putin's Ukraine invasion.

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Fergal Keane: How I found a way to live with PTSD

The BBC correspondent, who was diagnosed with PTSD in 2008, explores the effects of the condition and how it can be treated.

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Ukraine war: Russian energy embargo needed now, says finance minister

An EU ban on oil and gas from Russia would limit its ability to fight in Ukraine, Sergeii Marchenko says.

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Mine e-waste, not the Earth, say scientists

Scientists call for electronic waste to be mined for precious metals as supplies of new materials become ‘unsustainable’.

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Brazil's Lula launches presidential campaign

The former Brazilian president says he wants to unite the country and defend its democracy.

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Shop owners to be forced to rent out empty premises, government says

Ministers call boarded-up premises a "blight" and say councils need stronger powers over landlords.

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UK YouTuber Benjamin Rich held at Russian space centre

Bald and Bankrupt vlogger Benjamin Rich is being held in Kazakhstan, Russia's space agency says.

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Ukraine war: Civilians now out of Azovstal plant in Mariupol

All elderly people, women and children have left the Azovstal plant in Mariupol, say Ukraine and Russia.

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Australia election: Welcome to Durack, a seat six times bigger than Britain

Australians head to the polls on 21 May - and in Durack, it means a massive logistical effort.

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Roe v Wade: The lawyer behind America’s landmark abortion ruling

Sarah Weddington was just 26 years old when she argued her case in front of the US Supreme Court.

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Families face debt squeeze as prices keep rising

Cost of living pressures mean a likely resurgence in people struggling to repay existing debt, a charity warns.

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Italy orders seizure of yacht linked to Putin

The Scheherazade has been undergoing repairs and is being seized under EU sanctions.

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Saratoga Hotel: Eight dead after huge explosion in Havana

Local officials blamed a gas leak for the explosion at the five-star Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba.

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Who is Alina Kabaeva, Putin's alleged girlfriend?

The EU is proposing to sanction Alina Kabaeva, an ex-gymnast turned media boss close to President Vladimir Putin.

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Eurovision: Australia's Sheldon Riley's song details his autistic experience

Australia's contestant Sheldon Riley will compete in Turin with his powerful song Not The Same.

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The volunteer pilots from Germany delivering medical supplies to Ukraine

The pilots from Germany are flying medical supplies to the Ukraine-Poland border and helping refugees.

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Madison Cawthorn: US lawmaker 'won't back down' after naked tape leak

"We were acting foolish, and joking. That's it," says Madison Cawthorn, the youngest US congressman.

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UK government sets out plans to rein in Big Tech

A regulator will have powers to fine firms such as Google and Meta if they fail to follow new rules.

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US markets see worst losses since 2020 after rate rise

The Dow falls by more than 3% as investors worry about how rising prices will hit growth.

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Elad attack: Three dead in central Israeli city

Police say the incident is a suspected terror attack, which follows a surge in violence.

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Jealous Depp kicked me over Franco 'affair' - Heard

Amber Heard says jealousy of actor James Franco sent Johnny Depp into a rage on a plane.

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Amber Heard says Johnny Depp struck her when on drugs

Taking the stand, Amber Heard alleged a pattern of drug-fuelled violence from Johnny Depp.

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US makes biggest interest rate rise in 22 years

The Federal Reserve is under pressure as the US grapples with its worst inflation in four decades.

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Cyber-security chiefs warn of malicious app risk

Devices from smart speakers to fitness trackers have apps, and cyber-criminals are exploiting weaknesses.

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Ahmadreza Djalali: Sweden alarmed by Iran's reported plan to execute doctor

A semi-official news agency says dual national Ahmadreza Djalali will be put to death this month.

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Hungary will veto EU oil ban proposal - minister

Zoltán Kovács says the proposal is against the country's interests and would ruin the Hungarian economy.

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US makes biggest interest rate rise in 22 years

The Federal Reserve is under pressure as the US grapples with its worst inflation in four decades.

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Missing Alabama guard and inmate had 'special relationship'

A massive manhunt is underway for murder suspect Casey White and guard Vicky White.

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Roe v Wade: US women divided on leaked abortion ruling

Overturning the right to an abortion would be a major win for some. For others, a devastating loss.

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Brewdog boss James Watt plans to give staff 20% of his stake

James Watt owns a quarter of the fast-growing Aberdeenshire-based beer maker.

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Russian mercenaries behind Central African Republic atrocities - HRW

Witnesses tell Human Rights Watch about summary executions, torture and the beating of civilians.

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People can now get contact info cut from Google search results

The web giant makes it easier to request that results linking to contact information are removed.

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Jacky Hunt-Broersma: The cancer survivor who ran 104 marathons in 104 days

Jacky Hunt-Broersma, who lost her leg to cancer, set an unofficial record for consecutive marathons.

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Ukraine war: The southern villages holding back the Russians

Ukraine's south has seen heavy fighting as Russia seeks to take key port areas around the Black Sea.

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Why does water flow from a tree in Montenegro?

Each year in the Montenegran village of Dinosa, water can be seen gushing from the trunk of a mulberry tree.

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Amazon will pay US staff travel expenses for abortions and other treatments

The firm will reimburse travel costs for various treatments in the US, including abortion.

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EU divided over how to step away from Russian energy

EU energy ministers met to discuss a possible ban on Russian oil, but members remain split.

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Qantas promises direct flights from Sydney to London and New York

Australia's carrier says its new fleet will be capable of direct flights to any city in the world.

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Shanghai lockdown: The hard life of a homeless deliveryman

Many riders face a lack of shelter and safety while delivering supplies in a locked down city.

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General Belgrano: The opera singer who survived the sinking of the Argentine cruiser

In May 1982, the Argentine cruiser the General Belgrano was sunk by British torpedoes during the war over the Falkland or Malvinas Islands.

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Free-range eggs return as hens are allowed back outside

People can once again buy free-range eggs after measures to control a bird flu outbreak were relaxed.

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Eid celebrations squeezed by cost of living crisis

Some Muslim families celebrating the end of Ramadan are feeling the pinch of rising prices.

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Unravelling Australia's complex jobs puzzle

An uneven recovery from the pandemic leaves graduates struggling to get on the career ladder.

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Dutch boy, 4, takes mother's car for a joyride

Despite crashing into two parked cars, no one was injured in the youngster's early morning escapade.

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Asylum in Denmark: Is the country guilty of double standards?

While Ukrainians are being welcomed in their thousands, the government is trying to reduce the number of non-European refugees.

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Buyers revive interest in city flats after return to office

Interest in flats is overtaking demand for terraced homes with the return to office work, research suggests.

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Mariupol civilians leave besieged Azovstal steelworks

Despite an order from Vladimir Putin to completely seal off the area, 20 civilians escape Azovstal.

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Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero's family files $400m US lawsuit

Paul Rusesabagina's family accuse the Rwandan government of abduction and torture.

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Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano: Charting the remarkable story of the rise of women's boxing

Women's boxing was banned in England for 116 years. This weekend, Katie Taylor will headline at Madison Square Garden. This is the story of the sport's rise - and one woman who made all the difference.

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Sri Lanka hikes price of medicines 40% amid economic crisis

Prices rise 40% as an economic crisis bites, leaving some Sri Lankans cutting short treatments.

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