Kenya election: The influencers paid to push hashtags

Paying for political influence on social media in Kenya is a shadowy yet lucrative business.

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The woman declared stateless in India, UK and Uganda

Since 1997, Ila Popat has been attempting to get a passport recognising her citizenship to a country.

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Italy: Outcry over killing of African migrant in town centre

The brutal assault on Nigerian trader Alika Ogorchukwu in broad daylight was captured on video.

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US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid after 'rebound' infection

The US president is not experiencing symptoms, but will isolate again after a fresh positive test.

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The town destroyed to make way for a whites-only suburb

“We won’t move!” – The first ‘forced removals’ of apartheid-era South Africa

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Rusty Bowers defied Donald Trump - what happens now?

The political fate of a "nobody" Republican will reveal a lot about the ex-president's future too.

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How Singapore is turning multi-storey car parks into farms

The densely populated South East Asian island nation imports more than 90% of the food it consumes.

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Kerala: Indian man who won lottery hours before selling house

A Kerala-based man had taken several loans but was unable to pay them back due to insufficient work.

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Monkeypox: First deaths outside Africa in Brazil and Spain

Brazil and Spain report fatalities from the virus, but most infections are mild and overall risk is low.

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Wildfire spreads to hotel in Turkey

Prosecutors have launched an investigation after the blaze broke out in Turkey's south-west.

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Hitler's watch sells for $1.1m in controversial sale

The timepiece along with other Nazi items were auctioned despite condemnation from Jewish groups.

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Spain heatwave: PM tells workers to stop wearing ties to save energy

Pedro Sanchez says it will reduce air conditioner use and save energy as Spain endures a heatwave.

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Washington DC at 'tipping point' as migrants arrive from border

Texas and Arizona have transported thousands of migrants north in protest over the Biden border policy.

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Apple and Amazon sales up despite rising prices

The companies are closely watched for signs of how people are spending as the economy slows.

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Xi and Biden exchange warnings on Taiwan

Tensions rise as reports emerge of a plan by the US's Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan.

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Mirror: Huge screen falls on dancers at Hong Kong boy band concert

Two dancers are injured in the incident at a concert by the hugely popular boy band Mirror.

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Notre-Dame Cathedral on track to reopen in 2024

A huge restoration project has been under way after a fire destroyed much of building in 2019.

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Ukraine war: Russia hits Kyiv area as Ukraine seeks to retake south

Russia carries out deadly strikes in Ukraine, as Kyiv seeks to cut off Russian troops in the south.

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Saudi Crown prince's lavish Macron visit prompts outcry

The fiancée of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi says she is outraged by the talks.

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Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-war Russian journalist fined for 'discrediting army'

Marina Ovsyannikova, who famously staged a protest on live TV, is fined for her remarks on the war.

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Climate change killing elephants, says Kenya

In the past year the country has recorded 179 elephant deaths due to the ongoing drought.

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Brittney Griner: US makes 'substantial' offer to bring basketball star home

Moscow is reportedly interested in trading Brittney Griner for Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout.

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Muqtada al-Sadr supporters in Baghdad storm parliament building

Supporters of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr broke into the building after months of political deadlock.

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Facebook owner Meta sees first ever sales decline

The owner of Instagram and WhatsApp faces increased competition from the likes of TikTok.

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Facebook owner Meta sees first ever sales decline

The owner of Instagram and WhatsApp faces increased competition from the likes of TikTok.

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Every woman's body is beach ready, says Spanish government campaign

The government's campaign urges women worried about their bodies to go to the beach.

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Ukraine war round-up: Rockets hit bridge and warm words for Johnson

A Russian-held bridge comes under fire and Ukraine's leader praises the outgoing British PM.

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US makes major interest rate rise to tame soaring prices

The Federal Reserve is increasing interest rates for a fourth time as it tries to control inflation.

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Vow to tackle long waits to make a complaint

The financial regulator says new rules should tackle some of the biggest frustrations for consumers.

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UK PM debate scrapped after TV host faints

The Sun and TalkTV programme comes off air after the presenter collapses in the studio.

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DR Congo: Violence flares in anti-UN protests

Demonstrations turn violent after protesters storm a UN headquarters in Goma.

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Viktor Orban adviser Hegedus resigns over 'pure Nazi' speech

A long time adviser to the Hungarian prime minister resigns over speech criticising "race mixing".

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Fanfare as Croatia's Chinese-built bridge finally opens

The Peljesac bridge links southern Croatia to the rest of the country and is being hailed as historic.

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'Flashy' NYC bishop robbed of $1m in jewellery during live sermon

Bishop Lamor Whitehead has defended his ostentatious lifestyle after the viral Brooklyn robbery.

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Locals evacuate California's largest wildfire in 2022

Thousands of people have had to evacuate the Oak Fire in California that has been spreading since Friday.

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Convenience store spy cameras face legal challenge

Big Brother Watch campaigners says the "Orwellian" cameras at Southern Co-op shops breach people's rights.

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Paul Sorvino: 'Goodfellas' actor dies at 83

The Tony-nominated character actor was best known for his portrayals of policemen and gangsters.

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Zimbabwe launches gold coins to tackle soaring inflation

Each coin will be priced at the international market rate for an ounce of gold plus 5% for costs.

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Ukraine war round-up: UK to host Eurovision as Moscow cuts gas exports

The song contest can't be held in Ukraine, and Russia further reducing gas supplies to the EU.

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Pope Francis: Pontiff says he is 'deeply sorry' to Canadian residential school survivors

In Canada, Pope Francis expressed sorrow for the Catholic Church's role in the residential school system.

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Face to face with the bandit warlords of Nigeria

BBC Africa Eye has tracked down the ultra-violent bandit warlords who are raiding villages and abducting schoolchildren across north-western Nigeria.

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Football kit sales delayed as supply chain issues hit clubs

Fewer than half of English clubs have both their home and away kits on sale ahead of the new season.

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Afghan trans woman finds new home in Brighton

Bella escaped the Taliban in a secret UK mission and is now settling into Brighton's LGBT+ community.

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France energy: Air-conditioned shops will be told to shut doors to cut waste

New rules will force shops to keep doors shut when air conditioning is on and limit use of neon signs.

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France energy: Air-conditioned shops will be told to shut doors to cut waste

New rules will force shops to keep doors shut when air conditioning is on and limit use of neon signs.

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Brazil election: Bolsonaro launches campaign

He pledges to continue a cash welfare programme if he is returned to office in October.

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House of the Dragon: What we know about the Games of Thrones spin-off

The series is set 200 years before Game of Thrones - but the dragons, death and feuds are all there.

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Cost of living: Saving money on our summer holiday

Millions of us are still determined to have a summer getaway but keeping an eye on spending.

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Ukraine war: Missile strike puts grain deal in doubt

The deal hangs in the balance after missiles hit the port of Odesa in a widely condemned attack.

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Wildfire rages near Yosemite National Park

Central and North Eastern regions of the US are also sweltering under extreme heat.

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Covid in China: Xi Jinping and other leaders given domestic vaccine

The president and other top politicians have received domestically produced vaccines, say officials.

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Airport workers on travel problems

Pilots, flight attendants and a baggage handler tell us what is happening where they work.

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Huge jellyfish swarm surrounds boat in Israel

Aerial footage shows the swarm of jellyfish in the waters of Haifa Bay during the annual migration.

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Haiti gang violence: Children take shelter in school

Toddlers to teenagers are sleeping in school classrooms as around 300 people are reportedly killed.

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Pizza delivery man saves children from burning house

Nicholas Bostic saved five people from the home, and was hailed as a hero by the police chief.

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China heatwave: Temperatures of 40C expected this weekend

Some cities in Zhejiang province have been issued red alerts, the country's highest warning.

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Steve Bannon: Jury finds Trump ally guilty of contempt of Congress

An unofficial adviser to Donald Trump, Mr Bannon refused to co-operate with the 6 January committee.

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Tunisia divided ahead of referendum

President Kais Saied may succeed in tightening his grip through a constitutional referendum on 25 July.

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Eurozone raises interest rates for first time in 11 years

The European Central Bank has raised rates as it tries to tackle soaring eurozone inflation.

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UK blocks University of Manchester sensor deal with Chinese company

The proposed licensing of vision-sensing technology could be a national-security risk, the government says.

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What next for Italy after fall of Draghi?

Italy is heading for new elections and months of political instability, after its government collapsed.

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Mexican woman who had reported threats dies after being set on fire

Luz Raquel Padilla, who had reported threats against her, was doused with alcohol and set alight.

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Lynne O'Donnell: Taliban detained, abused and threatened me

Australian Lynne O'Donnell says she was forced to post tweets that publicly retracted her articles.

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Droupadi Murmu: The woman who is India's first tribal president

Droupadi Murmu registered a comfortable win against her rival candidate Yashwant Sinha.

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Government used P&O ferries despite condemning firm

The Ministry of Defence said it used the operator, which ministers criticised for sacking 800 staff.

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Slovak village votes to keep sign honouring fascist leader

Only one councillor votes to change the sign, which honours fascist leader Monsignor Jozef Tiso.

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Cheetahs to prowl India for first time in 70 years

The mammals are coming from Namibia in a deal that has been in negotiations since 2020.

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Kenya elections 2022: President Kenyatta halves cost of maize flour

The government announces subsidies on maize flour and cooking oil amid criticism of the timing.

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Ukraine war round-up: Russia expands its aims and Putin's tricky Tehran moment

Russia aims for territory beyond Ukraine's east, and Putin's warm welcome - and awkward moment - in Iran.

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Heatwave: Records fall as extreme heat bakes Western Europe

Deadly wildfires have swept the continent, while several countries experience record-high temperatures.

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Ukraine war: Russia plans to annex Ukrainian land - US

Washington says Russia plans to use the Crimean "playbook" to take over more Ukrainian territory.

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Netflix loses almost a million subscribers

The streaming giant saw subscribers fall by almost 1 million - not as much as feared.

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Italian PM Mario Draghi's decision-time on government fate

Italy's government could fall on Wednesday, when Mario Draghi tells the Senate if he is to resign.

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US Capitol riot: Steve Bannon felt 'above the law', prosecutors say

As the ex-Trump strategist's trial begins, prosecutors say he rebuffed a "mandatory" legal summons.

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Twitter-Musk takeover dispute heading for October trial

Twitter hopes that the trial will end with a court order for Musk to complete a $44bn takeover bid.

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Netflix subscriber losses grow

The streaming giant saw subscribers fall by almost 1 million - not as much as feared.

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Twitter-Musk takeover dispute heading for October trial

Twitter hopes that the trial will end with a court order for Musk to complete a $44bn takeover bid.

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In pictures: Heatwave bakes Western Europe

The continent has faced sweltering temperatures that sent heat records tumbling.

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Heatwave: Ferocious European heat heads north

Several countries are likely to see their hottest ever days as the heatwave moves north.

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Australian makes history on Fifa game cover

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr will be the first female player to feature on the global cover of EA Sports' Fifa football game.

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Isfahan's Shah Mosque: iconic Iranian site damaged in restoration

The Shah Mosque, hailed as an architectural masterpiece, has suffered defects that now need repairing.

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Uber to pay $2.2m to disabled riders over wait fees

The move settles claims that its wait time fees discriminated against passengers with disabilities.

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UK interest rates could top 2%, Bank policymaker says

Michael Saunders says action is needed to cool inflation now to avoid being "too little too late".

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Russia hits Google with fine for 'illegal content'

Russian regulator says the content included "fake" reports that discredited Russia's military.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: 'My brother's certain he won't come out of Egypt prison alive'

British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has been on hunger strike in an Egyptian jail for more than 100 days.

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How to find food banks and community shops this summer

Charities are using Google Maps and other social media to alert people to food clubs and community shops.

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Union calls for heat limit law in workplaces

The GMB says workers need protection as a red warning for extreme heat in parts of England is due to begin.

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Ukraine War: The Donbas body collector who has lost count

For those on the front line of Russia's war in Ukraine, the personal toll is unbearable.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: The beauty queen who risked her life to reach the UK

Selamawit Teklay fled conflict in Ethiopia, but advises others not to risk crossing the English Channel.

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Why an accused Liberian warlord was killed in Canada

An accused Liberian warlord was shot in Canada, and a police officer and his son ended up in court.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Priest detained for criticising Putin

Father Ioann has been held under new laws for criticising the war.

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How did a captain survive? - The mysterious death of 21 men on a Spanish fishing boat

Only three people survived, including the captain and his nephew, when a Galician fishing boat sank.

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Farnborough Airshow: Aerospace deals set to fly

Airbus and Boeing go head to head for deals as sustainability takes centre stage, while defence firms focus on the Ukraine effect.

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Pacific Islands urge unity in face of China ambition

Climate change and the economic fallout of the pandemic are testing ties in the region.

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Adam Harry: India transgender pilot's long fight to fly

A young Indian transgender man's fight to become a pilot has hit several roadblocks, he says.

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Nigeria's big push to grow its own coconuts

Most of Nigeria has the perfect climate for growing coconuts and yet it imports 70% of the popular fruit.

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Mexican drugs lord Rafael Caro Quintero arrested - reports

The US has been offering $20m for any information leading to Rafael Caro Quintero's capture.

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Why is everyone going on strike?

Thousands of workers have gone on strike or threatened to this summer, risking widespread disruption.

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Saudi Arabia: Biden raised Khashoggi murder with crown prince

The US president is attempting to rebuild ties having promised to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah".

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Heathrow delays: Emirates agrees to cap summer flights

The airline will limit summer flight ticket sales after criticising the airport for travel delays.

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Cost of living: 'I owe my mum £6,000 but I can't stop spending'

One in four are financially stretched but reluctant to curb spending, according to research seen exclusively by the BBC.

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Amazon to create 4,000 new UK jobs

The online retailer is taking on thousands more staff as it continues to expand in the UK.

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Ivana Trump, Donald Trump's first wife, dies at 73

The former US president described his ex-wife as a "wonderful, beautiful and amazing woman".

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Alex Murdaugh: High-profile lawyer charged with murder of wife and son

The charges are the latest in a long-running crime saga involving the disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh.

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Rail workers to strike for another two days in August

Workers at Network Rail and 14 train operators will now strike on 18 and 20 August, as well as 27 July.

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Ukraine round-up: Deadly attack 'act of terrorism' - Zelensky

An attack on a city far from the front line kills more than 20 people, and a Russian mother's anger over her missing son.

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Europe wildfires: Heatwave fuels blazes across the continent

Blazes have broken out in Portugal, France, Spain and Turkey as a heatwave spreads across Europe.

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New exhibition explores African fantasy and race through art

In the Black Fantastic is a new exhibition bringing together black artists whose works explore fantasy and race.

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IMF warns of 'darkening' global economic outlook

The International Monetary Fund hints it will downgrade its expectations for global economic growth.

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Ukraine round-up: Deportation claims and North Korea row

The US accuses Russia of removing civilians and Ukraine breaks off diplomatic ties with North Korea.

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Mark Fleischman: Ex-Studio 54 club owner dies by assisted suicide at Dignitas

Mark Fleischman, who ran the legendary New York nightclub in the 1980s, dies by assisted suicide.

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US prices rising at fastest rate for 40 years

Fuel and food prices are pushing up inflation in the US, which is at a record level.

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'We hope for the best, son' - War nears Ukraine maternity ward

Pokrovsk Perinatal Centre is around 40km (25 miles) from the nearest front line.

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Sri Lanka PM tells military to do whatever necessary to restore order

Thousands of protesters stormed Prime Minister and Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe's office.

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Sri Lanka: Four key moments from storming of PM's office

Protesters were met with tear gas and water cannon by authorities.

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Businesses urge PM candidates to focus on growth and tax

CBI business lobby group calls for "credible and bold plans for growth" in a letter to candidates.

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Cost of living: Why we've given up our family car for bicycles

One family ditched their car in favour in cycling more than a year ago, and haven't looked back.

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Ukraine's rock warrior Slava Vakarchuk: 'We need to be angry.'

Slava Vakarchuk is the lead singer of Okean Elzy, Ukraine's most popular rock band.

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Twitter sues Elon Musk over $44bn purchase deal

The social media firm is trying to force Elon Musk to buy it after he walked away from the deal.

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Twitter sues Elon Musk over $44bn purchase deal

The social media firm is trying to force Elon Musk to buy it after he walked away from the deal.

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Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa due to resign after protests

Gotabaya Rajapaksa has defied calls to leave for months as his country's economic crisis deepened.

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Network Rail puts fresh pay offer to unions

The rail track firm says the offer is worth more than 5%, but unions say it is a real terms pay cut.

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Nasa telescope takes super sharp view of early cosmos

The new $10bn space telescope delivers its first full-colour image of the distant Universe.

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Ukraine war: Russian military equipment on show in Prague

The exhibition features a damaged Russian tank, a howitzer and defused rockets and shells.

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The video game prescribed by doctors to treat ADHD

A US game has got regulatory approval to help treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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Jafar Panahi: Acclaimed film maker held in Iran amid crackdown

Jafar Panahi is detained after asking Tehran prosecutors about a fellow director arrested on Friday.

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No plans for windfall tax on electricity producers

Unlike a one-off tax on oil and gas firms, electricity generators will not be subject to the policy.

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Pikku-Finlandia: Helsinki's new building held up by trees

Helsinki's Pikku-Finlandia is a reusable wooden building with load-bearing tree trunks and branches.

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Maine energy: How one hydropower project sparked a $100m 'hoohah'

A proposal to send hydropower from Canada to the US was cancelled after significant pushback.

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Tax cut competition could turn ugly

An ageing society and a shrinking workforce could overshadow intended tax policies.

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The Afghan refugee commanding Ukrainian troops

Jalal Noory was just a child when he escaped Afghanistan's civil wars following the Soviet invasion.

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Wildfires break out across parts of Portugal

Thousands of firefighters are tackling the blazes, with temperatures expected to rise in the coming days.

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Birmingham airport flights delayed longest in 2021

But punctuality improved across all UK airports due to fewer flights caused by Covid restrictions.

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America's race gap between black and white homeowners

Black Americans are almost twice as likely to be denied a mortgage than their white counterparts.

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Durban riots: South Africa still bears the scars one year on

More than 300 people died in what the president called an "insurrection", but what has changed?

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Ukraine war: A welcome on two wheels for refugee children

Around 30,000 Ukrainian refugees have fled to Denmark, where a nationwide scheme is offering a unique, two-wheeled welcome.

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Tamil Nadu: The Indian man who makes art from sunlight

The artist has thousands of followers on Instagram who love his unique work.

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Roe v Wade: Thousands march to White House for abortion rights

The US Supreme Court last month repealed Roe v Wade, ending the nationwide guarantee to an abortion.

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Sri Lanka crowd breaks Rajapaksa grip on power

Sri Lanka's leaders flee from an angry crowd - extraordinary for a country tainted by political repression.

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Arizona to ban people filming police officers within 8 feet

Opponents of the law have said it violates the constitutional right to free speech and a free press.

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How science is making chocolate taste even better

Cocoa beans go through a fermentation process that scientists say can be more precisely controlled.

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Syria: Russian UN veto blocks aid deliveries to 3m people

Russia blocks a Security Council resolution keeping open a key cross-border aid route.

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Roe v Wade: Biden signs executive order on abortion access

It will not fully restore nationwide abortion rights - the president says a federal law is needed.

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Who is Rishi Sunak?

The former chancellor has launched a bid to be the next prime minister.

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US border agents' horseback charge on Haiti migrants 'unnecessary'

The US border control agency said the actions of its agents potentially violated US immigration law.

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Pensions scandal: Even more women were underpaid

It is now thought 237,000 people have been underpaid a total of £1.5bn, new figures show.

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Theranos exec Sunny Balwani convicted of fraud

He and fraudster Elizabeth Holmes ran the Silicon Valley company as a couple before its implosion.

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Sizewell C: Decision on nuclear power plant delayed

The government says it needs to "ensure there is sufficient time" to consider the proposal.

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James Caan: Oscar-nominated actor and Godfather star dies at 82

The US actor rose to fame for his portrayal of Sonny Corleone in the mafia film.

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Jerry Harris: Star of Netflix's Cheer sentenced to 12 years

Jerry Harris admitted to exchanging lewd pictures with children that he knew to be underage.

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Chagos Islands FA: The team representing a lost homeland, 6,000 miles away

The Chagos Islands football team are trying to keep the story of their ancestors alive, 6,000 miles from their disputed homeland.

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Most only have £500 of savings says Lloyds boss

Charlie Nunn says many households have little buffer in their accounts for harder times ahead.

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Ukraine round-up: Evacuation under fire and new oil tensions

Civilians flee Ukraine's eastern city of Slovyansk and Kazakh oil is hit by a Russian court ruling.

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Revelry and protests as Spanish bull festival returns

The annual event in Spain's Pamplona was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to coronavirus restrictions.

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Bank of England vows to bring down inflation

The bank's chief economist says its focus is getting prices down and making life affordable again.

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Rapper Nipsey Hussle's killer convicted of murder

Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom, was shot outside his LA clothing store in 2019 after a brief argument.

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Ukraine war: The Russian woman rescued from a Kyiv bomb site

Russian-born Ekaterina Volkova was injured in an air strike on her apartment that killed her Ukrainian husband.

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UK household energy bills to hit £3,000 per year

Energy price rises mean a surge in winter fuel bills are expected.

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Two million workers free from National Insurance

Employees can now earn £12,570 a year before paying National Insurance tax, up from £9,880 a year.

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Suspect charged with murder over 4 July shooting

Suspect in mass shooting at Independence Day parade near Chicago charged with seven counts of murder

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Norway calls off gas strikes that risked UK supply

The Norwegian government has stepped in to stop strikes that threatened to suspend UK gas deliveries.

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British Airways cancels 1,500 more flights

The airline cancels more flights in July, affecting tens of thousands of passengers.

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Avabai Wadia: The lawyer who became India’s family planning pioneer

Avabai Wadia played a major role in India becoming the first country to officially promote family planning.

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Highland Park shooting: Man arrested after 4 July mass shooting

Police arrest a suspect after a rooftop gunman kills six people at an Independence Day parade.

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Sri Lanka: 'I can’t afford milk for my babies'

As fuel, food and medicines run out, Sri Lanka is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis, the UN warns.

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Cost of living: Firms warned consumers want more than low prices

Companies must be transparent and flexible with customers facing budget pressures, an expert warns.

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Hospices hit by rising costs and falling donations

Hospices across the UK are being squeezed by rising inflation, charities warn.

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Illinois shooting: 'I hid my son in a dumpster' - witness

Police are still searching for the gunman, who shot dead six people at an Independence Day parade.

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Illinois shooting: Six dead in 4 July parade shooting near Chicago

The mayor of Highland Park says the situation is "active" and urged people to remain indoors.

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Pret sales jump as it focuses on towns and suburbs

Pret A Manger's stores outside London now account for most of the sandwich chain's growth.

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Ukraine war: Australian PM visits Kyiv, pledges more military aid

Anthony Albanese visited the devastated towns of Bucha and Irpin, describing what he saw as a 'war crime'.

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Turkey detains Russian-flagged grain ship from Ukraine

Ship tracking reveals the route of a grain shipment from Russian-controlled Ukraine.

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Video captures moment glacier collapses in Italian alps

Five people were killed in an avalanche sparked by the glacier collapse on the Marmolada mountain.

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Kenya's cost-of-living crisis: 'I can't afford rice for my children'

Florence Kambua has no choice but to salvage waste from a dump site in Kenya's capital to survive.

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Bihar: Their son vanished - then an imposter took over for 41 years

An Indian man, pretending to be a missing son, deceived the boy's family for over four decades.

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Number of pubs falls by 7,000 in a decade

The number of pubs in England and Wales continues to decline, new research suggests.

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Copenhagen shooting: Panic as people flee gunfire inside shopping centre

Several people have been killed in a shooting at a shopping centre in the Danish capital, police say.

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Russian scientist Kolker held in spy probe dies of cancer

FSB officers had flown terminally ill Dmitry Kolker, a top quantum physicist, to a Moscow jail.

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Fighting for rights for workers undergoing fertility treatment

Proposed legislation would require employers to give staff time off work to attend fertility appointments.

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Ukraine: The teachers swapping classrooms for trenches

A number of teachers in Ukraine are educating their students online from the front line.

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The supermarket rows you don't usually hear about

The spat between Heinz and Tesco has shone a light on the challenges facing suppliers and retailers.

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Dozens freed from church awaiting 'Second Coming' in Ondo Nigeria

Police free 77 people from confinement in a church in south-western Nigeria.

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Russia dredges up landing ship hit by Ukraine missile fire

The Russian troop ship Saratov sank in a Black Sea port after a Ukrainian missile strike.

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Israel shoots down Hezbollah drones heading for gas rig

The drones are launched from Lebanon, amid border tensions between the nations.

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Brazil: Rio's residents garden their way out of hunger

Brazilian communities are combatting soaring food prices and a hunger crisis with urban gardens.

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Unique terror trial that changed France

More than 400 survivors and relatives gave evidence in the unprecedented trial that ended this week.

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Hot weather dries up swamp, uncovers ancient fort

A historical group was instrumental in discovering a crannog made from stone near Lough Neagh.

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Texas migrant deaths: Truck driver 'unaware air conditioner had stopped working'

A police informant says he was told that the driver was "unaware" the air conditioning had failed.

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Roe v Wade: Women travelling for abortions will be protected - Biden

The US president warns some US states will attempt to arrest women crossing state lines for access.

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Ukraine round-up: Elite Russian regiment fights for support and the war for borsch

Support for Russia's elite fighting force looks less certain as the regiment reappears in Ukraine.

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Same-sex couples legally marry in Switzerland

Couples tie the knot nine months after the country voted for marriage for all.

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TV ad breaks could get longer as rules are reviewed

The frequency of advertising breaks will be reviewed by Ofcom, which says it will consult viewers.

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A Nato summit in Madrid for hawks

The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to Nato leaders during the first summit since Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Controversial Florida abortion ban blocked by court

A Florida judge has granted a temporary injunction against a law banning abortions after 15 weeks.

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Bulb boss Hayden Wood to step down from collapsed energy firm

Hayden Wood had stayed on with a £250,000 salary after the government put the company into administration.

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Danish mink cull: PM Frederiksen and officials heavily criticised

Mette Frederiksen is found to have misled the public while officials are accused of misconduct.

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