Petrol station staff abused over high fuel prices

There is a "huge increase" of abuse by drivers angry at the price at the pump, forecourt operators say.

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Israel welcomes Ben & Jerry's reversal over West Bank settlements

Unilever agrees a deal to continue selling the ice cream throughout Israel and the occupied West Bank.

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Firms warn time is running out to save UK economy

The boss of a business lobby group will call for more help for companies struggling with rising costs.

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Heathrow Airport announces more flight cancellations

The cancellations are because more passengers are expected at the airport than it can cope with.

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R. Kelly given 30 years in jail for sex abuse

The singer was found to have used his celebrity status to sexually abuse children and women.

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Royal Mail managers vote to strike over job cuts

Proposed strike dates will be announced in the coming days, Unite the Union says.

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Paris attacks: Surviving suspect Salah Abdeslam found guilty

Salah Abdeslam and 18 others are found guilty for their involvement in an attack that killed 130.

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Israel welcomes Ben & Jerry's reversal over West Bank settlements

Unilever agrees a deal to continue selling the ice cream throughout Israel and the occupied West Bank.

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Turkey supports Finland and Sweden Nato bid

Ankara had previously opposed to the Scandinavian countries' bids to join the alliance.

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Jan 6 hearings: Ex-aide paints devastating picture of Trump

Donald Trump's top team knew days in advance of the potential for violence, a former staffer has said.

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Migrants die daily in lorries hot as 'gates of hell'

Eager to come to the US, migrants often ignore the fatal risks of being smuggled in vehicles

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Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal beats Francisco Cerundolo to reach second round

Rafael Nadal continues his bid for an improbable calendar-year Grand Slam by fighting off Francisco Cerundolo to win on his return to Wimbledon.

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Wales basic income: Pilot will give care leavers £19,000 a year

More than 500 people leaving care in Wales will be offered £1,600 a month for two years.

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Ukraine war: Russian strike on shopping a centre a war crime - G7 leaders

Some 1,000 civilians were inside the building at the time of the strike, Ukraine's president said.

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Mohammed Zubair: Indian police arrests Modi critic over tweets

Mohammed Zubair of Alt News has reportedly been accused of insulting religious beliefs on Twitter.

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Credit Suisse bank found guilty over money laundering charges

The bank is fined by a Swiss court for involvement in money laundering linked to a Bulgarian drugs ring.

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Malawi men jailed over murder of man with albinism

Five men are jailed after killing a man with albinism as part of a plot to sell his body parts.

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Ukraine war: Russian fashion designers feel sanctions bite

Designers at Moscow Fashion Week wonder how they can stay in business without access to imported materials.

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Forced to Beg: Tanzania’s Trafficked Kids

A BBC undercover investigation has exposed a human trafficking network smuggling disabled children from Tanzania to Kenya.

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Why the world needs to do more to protect its oceans

A treaty to protect the world’s oceans is being discussed this week – what is at stake?

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Ukraine war: What Severodonetsk's fall means for the conflict

Russian troops must still cross the Siversky Donets river to capture all of the Luhansk region.

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Colombia: Scores injured as bullfight stand collapses

Hundreds of people are injured after a wooden stand fell, local media report.

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Ukraine round-up: Conflict overshadows G7 summit

Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles for a second day, ahead of a key G7 summit of Western leaders.

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Boris Johnson signals controls on steel imports to stay

The government says the move would protect British producers at a time of rising energy costs.

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The Indians choosing not to have children

A growing number of Indians are deciding to not become parents. The BBC spoke to them to find out why.

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Ukraine war: Inside Ukraine's International Legion of foreign fighters

The BBC speaks to some of the thousands of foreign soldiers who have joined the fight against Russia.

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Russia on brink of default as debt deadline looms

The country is close to its first default since 1998 as sanctions block payments to creditors

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Roe v Wade: The world reacts to US abortion ruling

Our correspondents in Italy, El Salvador, India, Ireland and Canada explain the impact in countries across the globe.

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G7 face battle for unity as cost of Ukraine war mounts

The Russian war against Ukraine will inevitably dominate the summit of G7 nations in Bavaria.

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Union rejects Rolls-Royce £2,000 living-cost bonus

Unite has rejected the offer of a lump sum and pay rise for thousands of Rolls-Royce staff.

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Chess: A different Russia-Ukraine battle in India

Russia's Arkady Dvorkovich will take on Ukraine's Andrii Baryshpolets for the top post in chess administration.

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First reactions to US Supreme Court abortion ruling

Protesters react strongly as news of the Supreme Court's decision spreads to crowds outside.

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Roe v Wade: Elation and despair outside US Supreme Court

Women across the US have sharply different reactions to the decision to overturn Roe v Wade.

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Rail strikes: Travel disruptions continue after talks to stop third walkout fail

People are told to make only necessary journeys, with one in five services running on Saturday.

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Row over M&S plan to redevelop flagship store

The government is calling a review of the plans which include a smaller shop, offices and a gym.

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Afghanistan earthquake: Survivors count horrific cost

Near the epicentre of the quake that struck Afghanistan this week, houses lie in ruins.

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Pompeii: Ancient pregnant tortoise surprises archaeologists

The reptile's 2,000-year-old remains are discovered by archaeologists buried in volcanic ash and rock.

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Juul: US bans all products from leading vaping company

Authorities say they do not have enough data to be sure Juul's e-cigarettes meet health standards.

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Netflix cuts 300 more jobs after subscriptions fall

In April the streaming giant reported its first subscriber loss in more than a decade.

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Netflix cuts 300 more jobs after subscriptions fall

In April the streaming giant reported its first subscriber loss in more than a decade.

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Davidstow Cathedral City cheese firm pollution fine

Cathedral City manufacturer Dairy Crest has admitted polluting the local area over five years.

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As audiences return to Glastonbury and other festivals, will they cope?

After two years of cancellations, music fans could experience a mixture of relief and anxiety.

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Ukraine war: High school students pose in prom dresses among ruins

Photographer Stanislav Senyk organised a photo shoot of students in the bombed city of Chernihiv.

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Chinese man jailed for sexual assault of Alibaba employee on work trip

The woman was assaulted after being made to drink on a work trip, and then fired after going public.

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Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall to split - reports

After six years of marriage, the media tycoon and model will divorce, US media reports.

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Twitter tests 'notes' feature with 2,500 word limit

The trial will let some users share "notes" beyond the normal 280-character limit for tweets.

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Twitter tests 'notes' feature with 2,500 word limit

The trial will let some users share "notes" beyond the normal 280-character limit for posts.

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Afghanistan quake: Taliban appeal for international aid

A 6.1 magnitude quake kills at least 1,000 people in the south-east, injuring hundreds more.

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Ecuador protests: Security concerns after police station attack

The country's interior minister denounces "radical" activists after the clashes in the town of Puyo.

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Elon Musk: Billionaire's daughter cuts ties with her father

The tech billionaire's 18-year-old daughter has applied to legally change her name and gender.

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Shaye Moss: 'I don't want anyone knowing my name'

An ex-election worker tells the Capitol riot hearing she lives in fear after being targeted by Trump supporters.

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Capitol riot hearing: Poll officials detail Trump voters' death threats

An Arizona official describes how the statehouse was overwhelmed with threats and insults.

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Fans 'treated like animals' at Champions League final

Liverpool supporters accuse the French interior minister of lying about the behaviour of English fans.

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Bangladesh: Deadly floods leave millions displaced

At least 32 people have been killed following heavy downpours that triggered flooding in the country.

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Rail strike: Millions faced delays and congestion on first day

The PM urges the nation to resist high pay rises but the rail union says it is "leading the way".

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Mining firm Glencore pleads guilty to UK bribery charges

One of the world’s biggest mining firms, Glencore, has again pleaded guilty to a series of corruption offences.

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US ban on imports from China's Xinjiang to take effect on Tuesday

Officials believe many Uyghurs have been forced to work at factories in the landlocked territory.

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Hong Kong: Iconic floating Jumbo restaurant sinks

The Jumbo restaurant capsized in the South China Sea days after it was towed out of the harbour.

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Grain blockade a 'war crime' and rock band reunites - Ukraine round-up

The EU calls on Russia to end its Ukrainian port blockade, and the teenage band reunited amid the war.

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The woman who could upend US abortion rights

Lynn Fitch says she wants to empower women. Her next step is to repeal Roe v Wade.

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Ethiopia violence in Oromia: 'Villages full of dead bodies'

Eyewitnesses tell the BBC they were left helpless as innocent citizens were slaughtered.

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Rail strikes: RMT says ministers prevented deal

The RMT blames the "dead hand" of government but ministers say unions are opposing progress.

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Bulldozers: How a machine has become a vehicle of injustice in India

Critics say India's ruling government is using bulldozers to intimidate the minority Muslim community.

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Energy bills: Watchdog plans to prevent company closures

Ofgem says it wants to help energy firms be more resilient and better protect consumers if they do fail.

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Train strikes: Dispute still resolvable, says industry boss

More talks between management and unions are expected on Monday - the day before strikes begin.

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Eight suspects linked to Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira deaths

Three suspects have already been arrested by police in connection with the murders of the two men.

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Ukraine to ban music by some Russians in media and public spaces

Ukraine's parliament also voted to ban the import of books from Russia and Belarus.

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Emmanuel Macron a chastened and greatly weakened leader

The parliamentary elections' results confirm the French leader's second term will not be an easy ride.

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France's Emmanuel Macron set to lose majority - projection

Less than two months after re-election, the president is set to lose control of the National Assembly.

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Rocket man fights Russian demand to send him back

Anatoly Lazarev was at the heart of Russia's space rocket programme before he fled to Hungary.

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Why a Rwandan sports reporter fled his home

Rwandan journalists tell the BBC how oppression at home forced them to become refugees.

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Interest-free loan scheme aims to reach 20,000 people

People struggling with their finances can access small, zero-cost loans as part of a nationwide trial.

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Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Brazilians protest over murders

People in Sao Paulo took to the streets to condemn the killings and criticise the authorities.

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Vitali Klitschko: Russians are dying for Putin’s ambitions

Kyiv's mayor says Russia's leader is destroying millions of lives in both Ukraine and Russia.

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Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira were shot with hunting ammunition, say police

A third suspect has been arrested after the deaths of Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky visits front-line cities of Mykolaiv and Odesa

Ukraine's president makes a rare trip outside the capital to visit bomb-damaged Mykolaiv and Odesa.

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Bangladesh floods: Torrential rain leaves millions stranded

More than two million people have been left stranded after continuous rain and floods.

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Companies must help cut living costs, says new cost of living tsar

The government's new cost of living tsar says he wants "old friends and colleagues... to help the British people".

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Week in pictures: 11-17 June 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

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Big Tech must deal with disinformation or face fines, says EU

Tighter EU rules will demand firms such as Google and Meta tackle disinformation on their platforms.

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Remains of UK journalist Phillips identified in Brazil

UK journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira went missing in the Amazon on 5 June.

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Putin criticises sanctions and Eurovision row - round-up

Russia's leader says sanctions are "mad and thoughtless", as the war stops Ukraine from hosting Eurovision.

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Wheels and wheelchairs team up for high speed fun

Roller skating isn’t necessarily an activity a lot of wheelchair users might expect to take part in, but Wheels and Wheelchairs is helping to change that.

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Pensions: Millions receive wrong amount 'for decades'

The errors, which in most cases are worth a few pence a week, are thought to have been discovered in the 1990s.

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Ukraine war: EU leaders back immediate candidate status for Kyiv

Ukraine belongs to the European family, the leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Romania say in Kyiv.

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January 6 hearing: Trump pressed Pence in 'illegal' bid to quash vote

The claim that Mr Pence could overturn the election directly contributed to violence, lawmakers say.

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Markets slide as rate rises fuel economy fears

The Dow Jones share index closed below 30,000 at its lowest level in more than a year.

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Markets slide as rate rises fuel economy fears

The Dow Jones share index closed below 30,000 at its lowest level in more than a year.

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Russian GRU spy tried to infiltrate International Criminal Court

The man used a fake name and pretended to be Brazilian, but security officials say he is a deep-cover spy.

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Summer food prices to rise quickly, say grocery analysts

There will be a spike in food prices this summer, the Institute of Grocery Distribution predicts.

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Ukraine war: Thousands of civilians trapped in Severodonetsk

Food and water are running out for the women and children still there, a UN official tells the BBC.

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January 6: Capitol tour by lawmaker 'raises concern' says select committee

January 6 committee say video shows Republican congressman with a man who later threatened lawmakers.

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US makes biggest interest rate rise in almost 30 years

The US central bank raises rates by 0.75 percentage points as it scrambles to contain soaring prices.

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Hunter Biden: The struggles and scandals of the US president's son

A memoir by the ex-wife of President Biden's son discusses her former partner's addiction struggles.

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US makes biggest interest rate rise in almost 30 years

The US central bank raises rates by 0.75 percentage points as it scrambles to contain soaring prices.

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People in Pakistan urged to drink fewer cups of tea

Reducing consumption by one to two cups every day would help the economy, a senior minister says.

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Millions to get first cost-of-living payment from 14 July

More than eight million UK homes will get the first of two cost-of-living payments totalling £650.

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Ukraine war: 'Almost every family has lost someone close to them'

Traumatised families from Mariupol reveal dire living conditions under Russian occupation.

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Ryanair Afrikaans test: Airline drops controversial South African quiz

Boss Michael O'Leary responds to the row by saying that the quiz "doesn't make sense anymore".

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US Open: Russian and Belarusian players allowed to compete in New York

The US Open will allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete later this year after deciding not to follow Wimbledon's lead in banning them.

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Ryanair Afrikaans test: Airline drops controversial South African quiz

Boss Michael O'Leary responds to the row by saying that the quiz "doesn't make sense anymore".

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Writing a book in a day to get more kids reading

South African charity Book Dash is creating children's books in super-fast time.

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Amazon to begin drone deliveries in Lockeford, California this year

The shopping giant hopes to deliver parcels to shoppers by air for the first time later in 2022.

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Toronto van attacker sentenced to life in prison

The man killed eight women and two men after ploughing a van down a busy Toronto pavement.

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Ros Atkins on… The Rwanda asylum seekers plan

Ros Atkins looks at the government’s controversial plan to fly some illegal arrivals to Rwanda.

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January 6 hearing: Trump was 'detached from reality' says Bill Barr

Witnesses painted a picture of a chaotic and deeply divided Trump White House after the 2020 election.

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Ecuador protests: Indigenous groups burn tyres and block roads over fuel prices

Demonstrators burn tyres and block roads over conservative government's 'policies of death'.

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World Cup 2022: When is it taking place and why is Qatar hosting?

Football's World Cup finals take place in Qatar in November and December. Here's a guide to the tournament.

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Why you may have a thinking digital twin within a decade

Within 10 years people may be able to have a intelligent online version of themselves.

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'What I've learnt about Africa living in Marseilles'

Journalist Maher Mezahi says he has learned more about different African cultures in France than Algeria.

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UK farmers turn to Nepal and Tajikistan for fruit pickers

No longer able to rely on workers from places like Ukraine, the UK is recruiting from further afield.

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Ukraine war: Evidence shows widespread use of cluster munitions in Kharkiv

Russia has killed hundreds of civilians in Kharkiv with indiscriminate weapons, according to a new report.

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Dom Phillips: Family and friends demand answers

Journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira went missing in the Amazon rainforest.

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India destroys houses of several Muslim figures after religious riots

The houses of several Muslim figures are demolished after religious riots.

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Gambia under Yahya Jammeh: Witch hunts, PTSD and veiled faces

Portraits of 11 Gambians which reveal the extent of the suffering and abuse under Yahya Jammeh.

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What a San Francisco vote says about the US left

The recall of San Francisco's top public prosecutor amid rising drug deaths exposes a rift on the left.

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Samantha Cristoforetti: The astronaut taking TikTok to new heights

Samantha Cristoforetti has developed a huge following through her TikToks from on board the ISS.

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Hopwood DePree: From Hollywood to restoring Downton Shabby

Film producer Hopwood DePree swapped LA for Rochdale to save his family's ancient ancestral home.

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Aukus: Australia to pay €555m settlement to French firm

The €555m settlement draws a line under a row that threatened to torpedo EU-Australia trade talks.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: US judge dismisses rape lawsuit

The case against the footballer was thrown out because the accuser's lawyer relied on stolen records.

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March For Our Lives: Thousands join gun control rallies across the US

Protesters gather in the wake of last month's mass shooting at a primary school in Uvalde, Texas.

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Budgeting: 'I’ll walk to the next shop just to save 5p'

Single mum Safina has taken an extreme approach to saving money since her events business collapsed.

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Top student loan interest rate cut by 5% in England

The government says the 7.3% cap offers "peace of mind for graduates" as the cost of living grows.

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Putin and Peter the Great: Russian leader likens himself to 18th Century tsar

With a nod to history, Putin now feels bold enough to admit that his operation is an occupation.

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Fanfare and fireworks to open Russia-China border bridge

Moscow is seeking to boost trade with China after global sanctions hit the Russian economy.

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Airports told to stop failing disabled passengers

Some flyers have been left waiting hours for help getting off planes, the UK regulator says.

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Cholera in Mariupol: Ruined city at risk of major cholera outbreak - UK

Conditions in the city, now in Russian hands, could lead to a resurgence of the disease, authorities fear.

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Julee Cruise: Twin Peaks creator David Lynch pays tribute to 'great singer'

Director David Lynch remembers Cruise as "a great musician, a great singer and a great human being".

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Covid-19: Japan reopens to tourists - but with strict rules

The once-popular Asian destination has some of the world's toughest Covid-19 restrictions.

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Ukraine war: Britons Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner sentenced to death

Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner are sentenced alongside a Moroccan man in a court held by pro-Russian rebels.

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Spanish homes threatened by wildfire near Costa del Sol

A wildfire has spread in southern Spain, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

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Patrick Lyoya: Michigan officer charged with murder of motorist

Footage shows Christopher Schurr shot Patrick Lyoya during a scuffle over a stun gun.

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Ukrainian casualties: Kyiv losing up to 200 troops a day - Zelensky aide

Mykhaylo Podolyak told the BBC that Ukraine needs more weapons to match Russia's firepower.

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Putin: West unlikely to reject Russian energy for years

Russian president says oil and gas profits are increasing thanks to rising energy prices.

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A clash between mountain bears ends in deadly fall

A female bear was forced to protect her cub from a male in Spain's Cantabrian mountains.

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Ukraine war: WTO boss warns of global food crisis

If food shipments do not restart from Ukraine, a severe food crisis will last for years, WTO boss says.

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Ukraine war: WTO boss warns of global food crisis

If food shipments do not restart from Ukraine, a severe food crisis will last for years, WTO boss says.

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TikTok probes claims of aggressive work culture

A senior executive at the firm allegedly said he "didn't believe" in maternity leave.

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Is Russia exporting grain from Ukraine?

Much Ukrainian grain is stuck in silos, while Russia reportedly ships some cargoes from Crimea.

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US man charged with attempted murder of Justice Brett Kavanaugh

The man was arrested early on Wednesday morning outside the home of Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

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If I go back to Iran, my husband will kill me

Human rights activists say the number of reported so-called 'honour killings' in Iran is rising

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Buy now, pay later: Warning over use of credit cards to cover payments

Millions of young shoppers are borrowing money to make buy now pay later repayments, says Citizens Advice.

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Why Ukraine is furious with the UN nuclear watchdog

A row has broken out over a planned UN visit to the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia power plant.

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Migrant caravan heads to US as key summit begins

Thousands of migrants are headed to the US in a caravan timed to coincide with the Summit of the Americas.

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Dom Phillips: Missing journalist's wife in tearful plea to step up search

Two days after Dom Phillips disappeared, his wife appeals to Brazil to locate "the love of my life".

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HS2: Government scraps plans for £3bn West Coast Main Line link

Rail bosses react angrily to the scrapping of plans for the line in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

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Matthew McConaughey: 'This should be a nonpartisan issue'

The actor spoke at the White House to advocate for "responsible gun ownership".

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South Africa: Wealthy Gupta brothers arrested in UAE

The pair are accused in South Africa of large-scale corruption and exerting unfair political influence.

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Arizona police placed on leave after watching man drown

Three Arizona officers are placed on leave after standing by as a man in a lake pleaded for help.

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Dominican Republic minister shot dead in office

Orlando Jorge Mera, 55, was killed by a close friend as he was holding a meeting, officials say.

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Revolut's banking app crashes for some customers

The fintech firm says it is working to fix the problem "as soon as possible".

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Ukraine war: Severodonetsk and Lysychansk are dead cities - Zelensky

Ukraine's president says fighting in the key cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk has been intense.

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Love Island stylist curates second-hand wardrobe for show

For the first time, ITV's Love Island contestants will be dressed in pre-owned clothes.

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Platinum Jubilee: The Queen waves from Buckingham Palace balcony for pageant

The Queen watched Friday and Saturday's Jubilee events from home after experiencing "discomfort".

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Flight cancellations: Children and teachers stranded abroad as school starts

Hundreds of flights cancelled over the half-term break mean some pupils are missing the start of school.

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Shortage of homes to rent leads to tenant bidding wars

Tenants are going to great lengths to secure a home from offering big deposits to sharing photos of their dogs.

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Ukraine war: Flight ban hits Russian foreign minister's visit to Serbia

Balkan countries deny Sergei Lavrov's plane use of their airspace, scuppering his Serbia visit.

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Ukraine war: Putin vows to hit new targets if West sends weapons to Ukraine

The warning came as parts of Kyiv were hit in the first assault on Ukraine's capital for weeks.

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China fighter jet intercepts Australian plane - Canberra

Australia accuses a Chinese pilot of dangerous actions near the aircraft over the South China Sea.

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Party at the Palace: The Queen meets Paddington Bear for jubilee celebrations

The Queen and the animated children's character professed a shared love for marmalade sandwiches.

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Easyjet cancels 80 flights as travel disruption continues

Airlines continue to cancel flights as travel secretary says industry must solve labour shortages.

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Ukraine: Explosions shake Kyiv while battles rage in east

A number of blasts hit parts of Kyiv in the first assault on Ukraine's capital for several weeks.

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El Zulia mine blast: Nine miners dead and six still trapped

Rescue workers are working against the clock to rescue the surviving miners still trapped underground.

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Bangladesh: Five killed, scores injured in depot blast

The explosion happened after a fire broke out at a depot in the south-eastern town of Sitakunda.

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Nigeria clash: Abuja mob burns man to death over row with Muslim cleric

Nigerian police say a mob burnt a vigilante to death after he argued with a Muslim cleric in Abuja.

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Abbott: US baby formula plant linked to national shortage resumes production

Abbott says it is restarting its plant in Michigan after it was closed because of contamination.

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Mother of world's only nonuplets on how she cares for nine babies

Halima Cissé, who gave birth to nine babies last year, explains how she manages to look after them all.

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War in Ukraine: We are holding on, say Mykolaiv residents

Residents in the southern region of Ukraine speak of their defiance and dread as the war rages on.

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Ukraine war: Hungry Africans are victims of the conflict, Macky Sall tells Vladimir Putin

African Union head Macky Sall urges Russia's president to ease grain and fertiliser exports.

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Drought-stricken US warned of looming 'dead pool'

Tens of thousands of acres of farmland lie idle because farmers can't get enough water to grow crops.

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Ukraine war: Marriott hotel chain to leave Russia after 25 years

Marriott says Western sanctions have made it "impossible" to continue to remain in Russia.

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Ukraine war: How Russian TV has reported the 100 days of conflict

TV viewers in Russia see only the Kremlin’s version of events in Ukraine.

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Investors seek millions from Woodford fund collapse

A claim representing 1,500 investors wants £18m from the 'referee' of Neil Woodford's fund.

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Platinum Jubilee: Beacons light across the globe to celebrate Queen's reign

More than 3,500 beacons were lit in the UK and Commonwealth nations.

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Chicken rice: Why Singapore's much-loved dish is under threat

The city state is feeling the impact of Malaysia's export curbs on chicken.

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Gay rights: Jerusalem celebrates 20 years of pride marches

Around 7,000 people take part in this year's march, the target of religious extremists in the past.

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'God save the Queen' played at Paris Jubilee celebration

The anthem was played before French President Macron rekindled the 'eternal flame' by the Arc de Triomphe.

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Ukraine war round-up: City besieged and football triumph

Fighting continues in the east as authorities in occupied Zaporizhzhia move to nationalise property.

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As Shanghai eases restrictions, small businesses count the cost

The city has recently significantly eased coronavirus measures.

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Missguided shoppers left chasing orders and refunds

The fast fashion brand has found a buyer but shoppers say they are still waiting for deliveries and refunds.

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Why the Ukraine war may power Asia's green energy shift

A growing number of South Korean businesses are betting on hydrogen as they move to cleaner energy.

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Depp v Heard defamation case concludes in court

Johnny Depp has won his defamation case against his ex-wife, Amber Heard.

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Ukraine round-up: Long-range rockets and Kherson torture claims

The US says the missiles will strengthen Kyiv's negotiating stance as the war nears its 100th day.

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Sheryl Sandberg to leave Facebook after 14 years

Her departure comes as the social media company faces challenges, including a slowdown in ad sales.

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Shell's Jackdaw gas field given go-ahead by regulators

The UK government is seeking to boost domestic energy output following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Cost of living: Lessons from history about how we spend

What can a treasure trove in Leeds tell us about why we hoard our money?

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Ukraine reports 15,000 suspected war crimes

Its top prosecutor accuses Russian military officials and politicians of committing war crimes.

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Clinton lawyer cleared of lying to FBI over Trump

Michael Sussman stood charged with lying to the FBI and concealing ties to Hillary Clinton's campaign.

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BTS: 'K-Wave' arrives at White House with anti-Asian hate summit

K-pop stars BTS are taking a break from music to help the White House take on anti-Asian crimes.

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Cancelled flights: Travel firms have oversold flights and holidays - Shapps

The UK's transport secretary demands to meet with airlines and airports to "find out what's gone wrong".

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