Brazil election: Do voting machines lead to fraud?

President Bolsonaro says the voting machines used in Brazil are prone to fraud, without providing evidence.

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Brazil election: How the famous yellow football shirt has become politicised

As Brazil's election - and the World Cup - approach, the famous yellow shirt is being politicised.

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Cost of living: Energy bills set to rise but help cushions blow

A two-year government-set cap means price rises taking effect on Saturday are lower than initially expected.

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Energy price cap: Three things to do before your bills rise

Millions are seeing their energy bills go up, but there are ways to help ease the mounting costs.

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Cost of living tips: How to cut energy and heating costs in your home

Consumer Affairs Correspondent Colletta Smith has picked out some of the best ways to cut costs in your home.

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King Charles: New coins featuring monarch's portrait unveiled

Centuries of tradition are followed as King Charles faces left - the opposite way to the Queen.

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US points finger at Russia over gas pipeline sabotage

US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm tells the BBC its unlikely Nord Stream leaks are coincidence.

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Mini-budget: PM to meet head of OBR following market turmoil

Liz Truss and the Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will meet the independent forecaster the OBR on Friday.

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Abortion: India Supreme Court says amended law to cover single women too

India's Supreme Court says all women, including those not married, can get an abortion up to 24 weeks.

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TikTok: Will posting salaries online close the pay gap?

Shifting views are tackling the taboo of talking salary - will this help improve pay equity?

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Thousands complain to HMRC about tax repayments

The number of people complaining to HMRC about companies claiming tax repayments on their behalf has tripled in two years, a BBC investigation finds.

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Rail strikes: Passengers urged not to travel during walkout

Network Rail say just one in 10 services will run and some areas will have no trains on Saturday.

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Bank emergency move driven by pension fund fears

The huge tax cutting plans in Friday's mini-budget sparked unprecedented moves in financial markets.

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Ethiopia's Tigray war: Satellite images capture troop build-up near Eritrea border

Soldiers and heavy weapons are being moved in the northern Tigray region, near the border with Eritrea.

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Brazil condemns racist abuse of Richarlison

Brazil condemn the racist abuse of Richarlison as the forward has a banana and other objects thrown at him in their win over Tunisia.

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Kerala dog attacks: Why the state has a fraught relationship with strays

Dog attacks are a recurring issue in Kerala, often prompting people to take extreme steps in response.

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James Geoffrey Griffin: The child abuse scandal that shamed Tasmania

"Did anyone do enough?" asked one victim of a nurse who sexually abused children for up to 30 years.

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Cost of living: Margarine prices rise, but blueberries get cheaper

Food inflation soared to its highest rate on record in September, according to an index.

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IMF sounds alarm on UK tax cut plans

The UK government proposals will work at "cross purposes" with the cost-of-living fight, the IMF says.

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Royal Mail workers to hold 19 days of strike action

It will cover the Christmas build-up, including key shopping days Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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Lakhimpur: Unanswered questions in India sisters' hanging

Two sisters were found hanging from a tree recently in India. The BBC pieces together the story of the crime.

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Is Finland's Wood City the future of building?

New public buildings in Finland have to incorporate more wood, which is leading builders to innovate.

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Cost of living: Millions forced to turn to second jobs, report finds

More than five million people have taken on additional jobs, according to a report by Royal London.

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Hilaree Nelson: US mountaineer missing after 'skiing into crevasse'

Hilaree Nelson appeared to fall into a 2,000ft gap in the ice descending the world's eighth tallest peak.

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Ukraine war round-up: Russia admits call-up mistakes after clashes

Protests against Russia's mobilisation plan continue, as Russia concedes errors have been made.

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Uganda's Ebola outbreak: Trainee doctors go on strike over safety fears

Trainee nurses, pharmacists and doctors at a Ugandan hospital fear their lives are being put at risk.

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Pound slumps to all-time low against dollar

Sterling plunged by 4% in early Asia trade to the lowest level since decimalisation in 1971.

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Japan's push into 'deep tech' innovation

Japanese start-up firms are developing next-generation solar panels and microchips.

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Covid: The Chinese artist filming PCR tests inside his mouth

Siyuan Zhuji compiled close-up footage of himself taking dozens of tests.

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Electric car charging costs nearing petrol prices for some - RAC

The RAC suggests the soaring cost of charging an electric car could soon put people off buying them.

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Italy's far right set to win election - exit polls

Giorgia Meloni is on course to be Italy's first female PM, with a right-wing coalition, exit polls say.

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Rihanna to headline Super Bowl half-time show

The nine-time Grammy winner will headline February's event in Arizona, the NFL has announced.

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Giorgia Meloni: Far-right leader on course to run Italy

Giorgia Meloni aims to be Italy's first female PM and vehemently rejects any link to fascism.

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Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own marathon world record in Berlin

Double Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own record for the men's marathon at Sunday's race in Berlin.

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Storm Fiona: Houses washed into sea as storm batters Canada

One person is missing after storm Fiona battered the eastern coast, leaving widespread damage.

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‘We demand wages for housework’

In the 1970s, an international campaign demanded that governments recognise the value of unpaid work done in the home, primarily by women.

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Afrobeats: Chart show host celebrates 'beautiful year' for genre

Radio host Eddie Kadi says stars like Burna Boy have propelled the genre into the mainstream.

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Italy votes as far-right Meloni looks for victory

Italians are deciding whether to choose their most right-wing government since World War Two.

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North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into sea

It came after a US military ship arrived in South Korea, and before a visit by the US vice president.

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Storm Ian delays launch of Nasa's Artemis I Moon rocket

The launch of the American space agency's big new Moon rocket is being delayed for the third time.

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Ukraine war: Hundreds arrested as Russian draft protests continue

Over 700 people were arrested at protests across the country on Saturday, rights groups said.

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EU 'must take seriously' Putin nuclear threats - Borrell

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told the BBC a dangerous moment had been reached in the Ukraine war.

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Jhulan Goswami: The highest wicket-taker in women's ODI history to retire

On Saturday, one of India's best female cricketers is set to play her last international game.

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Week in pictures: 17 - 23 September 2022

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

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Iran protests: US to ease internet curbs for Iranians

The move comes after Iran tries to clamp down on internet freedom to stamp out widespread protests.

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Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann: The cheating row that's blowing up the chess world

Magnus Carlsen's apparent accusation against Hans Niemann is the biggest chess scandal in years.

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John Legend interview: The pain of losing a child will never go away

The star discusses how he and his wife grieved for their unborn child, and the music that helped.

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Ukraine 'referendums': Soldiers go door-to-door for votes in polls

Russia is holding the self-styled referendums in parts of Ukraine it wants to claim control over.

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Goldman Sachs: Sexual assault claims revealed in pay bias suit

Goldman Sachs is accused of "boys' club" culture that discriminated against women.

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In photos: Kashmir's nomadic tribe faces existential crisis

Kashmir's Bakarwals are determined to maintain their traditional lifestyle despite pressures to change.

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Bosses think workers do less from home, says Microsoft

A new survey from Microsoft suggests that workers and bosses disagree about productivity.

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Iran headscarf: Raisi says police custody death must be investigated

The death of a woman who allegedly broke headscarf rules sparks the worst unrest in recent years.

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Dozens of migrants killed as boat sinks off Syrian coast

The boats carrying more than 100 people had set off from near the Lebanese port city of Tripoli.

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Avanti West Coast boosts services after timetables cut

Avanti West Coast says services will be further boosted once 100 new drivers complete training.

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Child heard crying as mobilised Russian men leave to fight

A child can be heard crying "Daddy, goodbye" in a video shared on Russian social media

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Tesla ordered to recall more than a million US cars

The US car-safety watchdog says a window glitch is affecting all four Tesla models.

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Ring doorbell inventor shares advice... about advice

Jamie Siminoff, inventor of the Ring wireless doorbell, shares his advice for the CEO Secrets series.

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Ukraine war: Russian police carry away anti-war protesters

Footage showed protesters being detained after the Kremlin's announcement to mobilise reservists.

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Lebanese banks to remain shut indefinitely after economic crises

The Association of Banks said its branches had not been given enough security after recent raids.

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US interest rates hit 14-year high in inflation battle

The US unveils another sharp rate rise as it fights to bring soaring prices under control.

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How a woman became a symbol of defiance in Iran

Mahsa Amin's death in police custody has sparked a wave of protest across Iran.

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US interest rates hit 14-year high in inflation battle

The US unveils another sharp rate rise as it fights to bring soaring prices under control.

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Business energy bills could be cut by a third under government plan

Jacob Rees-Mogg is expected to announce a cap on wholesale energy costs for business customers.

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Cost of living: Students struggling with impact of soaring prices

One student tells the BBC of the isolating effect of running out of cash while studying at university.

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US charges dozens with $250m pandemic relief fraud

Money meant for needy children was instead allegedly spent on luxury cars and property in the US and overseas.

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Euro 2024: Russia banned from tournament, Uefa confirms

Uefa confirms Russia will not be included in the qualifying draws for Euro 2024 having been previously banned from the tournament.

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New National Lottery operator hopes to double charity money

The licence will pass to Allwyn in 2024 after rival Camelot dropped its legal challenge.

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Ukraine war round-up: New annexation plans and torture cell claims

Ukraine's occupied regions announce referendum plans and an ex-detainee accuses Russia of torture.

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Liz Truss defends plan to lift cap on bankers’ bonuses

The prime minister tells the BBC lifting a cap on bonuses is part of a plan to increase growth.

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Channel 4: New culture secretary 're-examining' case for privatisation

The new culture secretary says "we're making sure that we still agree with that decision".

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After 'slow start', US companies embrace refugees

As the world's refugee crisis is pushed to the brink, some corporations finally start to respond.

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Ukraine war: A village celebrates Russian retreat

Russia's Ukraine retreat leaves joy, but also destruction and danger

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Will Liz Truss's economic plans make us richer?

The chancellor will unveil tax cuts on Friday as part of a bid to boost the UK economy.

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Grand Theft Auto VI footage leaked after hack, developer Rockstar confirms

More than 90 images and videos were leaked from the franchise's next instalment, developer Rockstar confirms.

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Off-gridders take energy needs into their own hands

Natural disasters have spurred some communities and homeowners to generate their own electricity.

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Porsche IPO: Luxury car maker valued at up to $75bn in share sale

The stock market flotation is set to be Germany's second-largest ever initial public offering.

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Biden again says US would defend Taiwan if China attacks

The US president says troops would defend the island, but the White House downplays the comments.

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Pakistan floods put pressure on faltering economy

The South Asian nation was already grappling with high prices, low foreign reserves and high debt levels.

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Uganda's transplant revolution brings hope to thousands

Until now, anyone needing an organ transplant in Uganda had to travel abroad at huge expense.

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Hurricane Fiona knocks out Puerto Rico electricity

The US island's population of 3.3 million loses electricity as Hurricane Fiona makes landfall.

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Gaza farmer finds Byzantine mosaic while planting tree

Experts call the mosaic one of the greatest archaeological treasures ever found in Gaza.

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Paul Pogba: Juventus midfielder's brother Mathias charged over alleged extortion plot

The brother of Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba is being charged and detained over an alleged plot to extort money from the former Manchester United player.

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Joe Biden arrives in London for Queen's funeral

The US president is among some 500 world leaders and foreign dignitaries coming to London.

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Tango dancers from around the world flock to Buenos Aires

Couples have been competing in the first full world tango championship festival since Covid.

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French 'Spider-Man' scales skyscraper aged 60

Alain Robert says he climbed the 48-storey skyscraper without safety gear to mark his 60th birthday.

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'They need to apologise': Africans on the UK monarchy

Young people tell the BBC they want an apology from the British Royal Family for colonisation.

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Haiti riots: Calls for calm after days of anti-government violence and looting

Protests rage after an end to government subsidies sends fuel prices soaring.

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French police nab first-class wig gang suspects

A group of thieves stole €300,000 worth of goods from passengers on high-speed trains, police say.

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US abortion bans leave grey areas in complicated pregnancies

Terminations because of pregnancy complications are rare - but those who want them must navigate strict laws.

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Uber investigating hack on its computer systems

A hacker was apparently able to gain access to the company's internal systems.

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Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border: Almost 30 reported dead in clashes

Fighting regularly flares up in border disputes between the two Central Asian states.

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Why are migrants in the US being sent to Democrat-run areas?

Thousands have been sent from Republican states amid an escalating political row in the US.

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Ukraine counter-offensive won't change Russia's plans – Putin

In his first public comments about Ukraine's recent successes, Putin says he is in "no hurry".

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Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping: An increasingly unequal relationship

The two leaders hold talks but it's not quite a case of best friends forever, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

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Maharashtra: 'Nowhere in the world can we find rock art of this kind'

A cave in Maharashtra has been found to hold stone tools belonging to an ancient Indian civilisation.

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Russia's Wagner boss: It's prisoners fighting in Ukraine, or your children

The head of the Russian mercenary group defends sending convicts to the Ukraine front line.

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Amazon workers in Coventry 'making history' with strike ballot

Staff at the Coventry warehouse are voting on whether to strike amid a row over a pay offer.

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Ukraine round-up: Inside freed city and Russia's prison recruits

The aftermath of Russia's occupation described - while its prison inmates are wooed by mercenaries.

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US mortgage rates hit 14-year high as inflation soars

For families hoping to buy a home, the moves compound affordability problems.

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Magdalena Andersson: Swedish PM resigns as right-wing parties win vote

The nation's first elected female leader is narrowly defeated in a major shift for Sweden.

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Five arrested for private jet diplomat asylum scam

The unusual people-smuggling scam gave migrants fake diplomatic papers from St Kitts and Nevis.

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Round-up: Zelensky in freed city, while Scholz says Putin remains undaunted

Ukraine's president visits Izyum - while the German chancellor says President Putin does not think the invasion was a mistake.

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Citi offers junior bankers sun with Malaga office

The US investment bank has opened a new office on the Costa del Sol to help recruit junior staff.

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Oxfam report: India women and Muslims earn less due to discrimination

A new report blames "societal and employers' prejudices" why women and Muslims earn less.

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Queen Elizabeth II: First night trains for mourners set to depart

Night services will start on Wednesday after a busy day on London's trains and tubes.

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Michelin awards first stars to 13 Toronto restaurants

Thirteen Toronto restaurants get the prized accolade, but critics say the winners aren't diverse enough.

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Russia covertly spent $300m to meddle abroad - US

The US alleges that Moscow has sought to buy political influence in more than 24 countries since 2014.

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Triple talaq: Has India's divorce ruling helped Muslim women?

Five years after the Supreme Court outlawed instant Islamic divorce, how are Muslim women in India faring?

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Queen's favourite brands hope to keep Royal Warrants

When Queen Elizabeth II passed away, more than 600 Royal Warrants passed with her.

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Kenneth Starr: Clinton investigator dead at 76

Kenneth Starr became a household name for his investigation into Bill Clinton in the late 1990s.

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Twitter shareholders approve $44bn Musk deal

Twitter shareholders have approved a $44bn deal for the world's richest man to buy the company.

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Crimes against women: How are women faring in PM Modi's India?

The BBC mined the official record books to distil data about crimes against women over the past few years.

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Australian man killed by kangaroo he kept as pet, police say

The 77-year-old man was found by relative in the first such fatal incident since 1936.

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Ukraine war: We retook 6,000 sq km from Russia in September, says Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky says the gains were made in the east and south during a swift counter-offensive.

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Ros Atkins on… Ukraine’s fightback

The BBC’s Analysis Editor examines the significance of Ukraine’s counter-offensive against Russian forces.

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Should billboard advertising be banned?

Campaigners want to see the end of all outdoor advertising, calling it "sight pollution".

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Ukraine round-up: Counter-attack continues, Kremlin remains defiant

Monday saw Ukraine pressing a counter-offensive which has retaken swathes of territory in the north-east.

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Bengaluru floods: How families struggled to find help as India's IT capital drowned

Families in India's IT capital recount the nightmare they went through when their homes began to flood.

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UK economy grows in July but misses forecasts

The Women's Euro Championship helped boost growth though expansion was weaker than expected.

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Freebies: The row over handouts and welfare schemes in India

Can India draw a distinction between handouts aimed at winning votes, and bona fide welfare schemes?

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Sweden election: Result could take days as vote too close to call

Anti-immigration Sweden Democrats set to become the second largest party with vote too close to call.

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Uhuru Kenyatta: How will Kenya's outgoing president be remembered?

President Uhuru Kenyatta promised national cohesion and to fight corruption. He made some progress.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky says blackouts in Kharkiv and Donetsk caused by targeted Russian attacks

Power cuts have affected nine million people in revenge for a successful counter-attack, Ukraine says.

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Tunisia: Eleven migrants die in latest Mediterranean accident

Over 1,000 migrants are thought to have died this year trying to cross the central Mediterranean.

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Ukraine war: Shock and joy in newly liberated villages

"They asked 'is anyone alive?' and I realised they were ours," says one woman. "They were so beautiful."

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Queen Elizabeth II: Trains to London likely to be 'extremely busy'

Train travel in the mourning period for the Queen is likely to be "extremely busy", the rail operator warns.

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Charles III: Antigua and Barbuda plans vote on King's role as head of state

The country's PM says the poll will be held within three years, but Australia rules out a vote.

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US Open final: Iga Swiatek beats Ons Jabeur to win New York title

World number one Iga Swiatek caps a dominant season by beating Tunisia's Ons Jabeur at the US Open to win her second major title of 2022.

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Liz Truss and Joe Biden: The big issue that could derail UK/US relations

Expect unity on Ukraine and China but there's one worrying point of tension between the UK and US.

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'I want to see the rainbow flag raised in Iran'

One of two lesbians sentenced to death in Iran had spoken to the BBC about her hopes for the future.

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New Zealand: Whale may have caused boat flip that killed five

Mayor Craig Mackle says the whale may have surfaced beneath the boat causing it to capsize.

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Charles formally confirmed as king in ceremony televised for first time

Charles III is proclaimed as monarch in the first televised Accession Council.

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Kharkiv offensive: Russia surprised as Ukraine takes several towns - UK

President Zelensky says Ukraine has retaken 30 settlements in its eastern offensive this week.

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Kenya election 2022: New county governors tackle corruption

From reprimanding late-comers to uncovering corruption, the new county governors announce their arrival.

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Three ways climate change makes adventure tourism riskier

Melting ice, intense rain, and wildfires are making adventure tourism more dangerous, experts say.

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New York declares state of emergency over polio

Evidence emerges that a virus - once declared eradicated from the US - is spreading across the state.

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Smart motorways: Lack of hard shoulder contributed to death - coroner

Nargis Begum, from Sheffield, died after her car broke down on the M1 and was hit by another vehicle.

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Queen Elizabeth II: Australians pay tribute to 'a great monarch'

People in Sydney discuss what Queen Elizabeth II meant to them.

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Royal rebranding: What will happen to stamps, coins, banknotes and passports?

We're used to seeing Queen Elizabeth II's portrait and coat of arms in our change and on cereal boxes.

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France clamps down on delivery depot 'dark stores'

So-called dark stores, used by delivery services, will be classified as warehouses rather than shops.

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Warning millions will still need extra help with energy bills

Government support with rising energy costs is welcome but may not be enough, say campaigners.

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Blinken flies in to rally Western support for Ukraine war

America's top diplomat visits Kyiv to firm up European leaders' resolve as winter fuel shortages loom.

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Some strike action cancelled after the Queen's death

Strike action by postal workers and RMT train staff has been cancelled following the death of the Queen.

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Queen Elizabeth II: World leaders remember a 'kind-hearted Queen'

Leaders from around the world are paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who "defined an era".

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John Pennycuick: The British-era colonel revered in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu state remembers John Pennycuick for the dam he built and is gifting a bust in his honour.

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Liz Truss set to unveil plans to cut energy bills for millions

The government could borrow £100bn to cap the typical household energy bill at around £2,500 a year.

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New York state ends 28-month mask mandate on public transport

Masks will no longer be required on public transport, in airports or ride-share vehicles.

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Paul Urey: Captured Briton possibly suffered 'unspeakable' torture, says Ukraine

Aid worker Paul Urey's body has "signs of possible unspeakable torture", says Ukraine.

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Royal Mail staff announce fresh strikes over pay

Further dates for walkouts are announced by staff in the Communication Workers Union.

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Canada stabbings suspect has 59 prior convictions, documents show

The decision to release Myles Sanderson in February will be reviewed by the parole board, officials say.

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South Korea: 'They cancelled my job interviews because I'm disabled'

Dayeon's interviews were called off after recruiters discovered she had hearing loss.

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Warning that firms will fail without energy bill help

Tens of thousands of businesses could go under without government support, say insolvency experts.

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Vaping: Juul to pay $438.5 m in youth marketing probe

US prosecutors accuse the firm of "relentlessly" targeting underage buyers.

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Who is Kwasi Kwarteng? New UK chancellor likes a challenge

The new UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is a past winner of University Challenge - and a key ally of Liz Truss.

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Pakistan floods: Officials struggle to stop Manchar Lake overflowing

A prior attempt to drain the lake to stem the overflow had failed to adequately reduce water levels.

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Ukraine round-up: Russian vote postpones and fresh gas fears

A "referendum" for Kherson to join Russia is delayed, while Moscow blames Europe for gas shutdown.

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Hermit faces eviction from beachside cave home

Nisim has spent almost 50 years building and decorating his home in the Israeli town of Herzliya.

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Locations revealed for new shared banking hubs

Customers of any bank will be able to withdraw and deposit cash, but the new hubs will not open immediately.

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Canada stabbings: One suspect found dead

Canada police say the body of Damien Sanderson, 31, has been found, but his brother Myles is still at large.

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TransPennine: Under-pressure rail firm to run reduced timetable

Staff sickness and a backlog in training are blamed for cuts to TransPennine Express services.

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Workplace accidents: Inside India's 'factories of death'

Are the country's efforts to become an industrial powerhouse coming at the cost of workers' safety?

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US Open: Nick Kyrgios beats Daniil Medvedev on entertaining New York night

Nick Kyrgios ends Daniil Medvedev's defence of the US Open title as he earns an enthralling four-set win on an entertaining night in New York.

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Workplace accidents: Poor workers pay price for India's economic push

India is trying to become an industrial powerhouse, but is that coming at the cost of workers' safety?

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Japan's female bosses mapping a course for other women

Female bosses remain a small minority in Japan, but efforts continue to increase their numbers.

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Canada rocked by multiple deadly stabbings in Saskatchewan

At least 10 people are killed and another 15 injured, and two suspects are on the run, police say.

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Calais: Ferry companies apologise for long waits

Travellers returning home from their summer breaks in France report lengthy queues at the French port.

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Klyuchevskaya Sopka: Climbers killed during a fall on Russian volcano

Six people are known to have died and rescuers are unable to reach survivors, local media say.

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Jackson water crisis: A legacy of environmental racism?

Experts say the crisis in the US city is the result of generations of discrimination and segregation.

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Tamil Nadu: India woman's food paintings you will want to eat

Varuna Sridhar, a 21-year-old artist from Chennai city, is winning fans with her hyper-realistic food paintings.

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Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl opens Taylor Hawkins tribute show

Sir Paul McCartney and Hawkins' son Oliver Shane perform at the special concert at Wembley Stadium.

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WATCH: Wall of dust sweeps across Arizona

Aerial footage shows the 50-mile-wide haboob as it moved, leaving thousands without power.

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Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: Link lost to main power line

The UN nuclear watchdog says the Zaporizhzhia plant is now relying on a reserve line to supply power.

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The woman who taught the West how to cook Indian food

A ground-breaking Indian cookery programme was presented by the Indian actor turned food writer Madhur Jaffrey.

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Cristina Fernández de Kirchner: Argentines rally after botched assassination attempt

Thousands of protesters denounce political violence after a man aimed a gun at the vice-president.

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Jane Fonda: Hollywood star having chemotherapy for cancer

The Hollywood icon says she having chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

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Ukraine war: Russia to keep key gas pipeline to EU closed

The announcement comes shortly after the G7 agrees to cap the price of Russian oil in support of Ukraine.

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Jackson water crisis: Troops hand out 1.1m bottles of water in a day

People in Jackson, Mississippi are unable to use tap water after flooding disabled a water treatment centre.

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Avanti West Coast boss to step down

Train firm boss Phil Whittingham will step down following timetabling issues at the train firm.

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The people who wish they had an energy price cap

Thousands of families in homes with community heating are not protected by the energy price cap.

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Kenya election 2022: Were results sheets altered as Odinga claims?

Raila Odinga says results were tampered with at more than 40 voting centres - we've found no evidence.

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Karnataka: The leopard that has put India state in a spot

Forest officials in Karnataka state have been searching for the leopard for more than 27 days.

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Canada: Why ERs are struggling to stay open nationwide

A growing nursing shortage has put pressure on hospitals, and smaller ones are left with few options.

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'Brit in the bush': Backpacker who became an accidental outback cook

UK woman Ellie Daborn cooks for 41 people on an Australian property that's 400km from any shop.

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Let's talk: 'Therapy is not weak or unnecessary'

Living through a global pandemic boosted demand for therapy as people sought help with their mental health.

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Earthquake rocks Liechtenstein Parliament... during earthquake debate

The moment a tremor hits the Liechtenstein Parliament building causing the session to be paused.

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Sarah Palin loses comeback bid in Alaska upset to Democrat

Democrat Mary Peltola will become the first Alaskan Native to represent the state in Congress.

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Netflix's Indian Matchmaking: ‘Sima aunty’ raises eyebrows - again

The "cringeworthy" but popular Netflix show is back with a new season - and with all its old problems.

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Ukraine war: 'I'm more scared of my new teacher than of war'

Children and parents share their concerns as just 40% of Ukrainian schools prepare to fully reopen.

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China may have committed crimes against humanity in Xinjiang - UN report

China is accused of serious human rights violations in long-awaited report that it tried to stop being published.

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Ovo Energy boss proposes plan to stave off household bill crisis

Steven Fitzpatrick has sent the government a 10-point plan to cut energy bills based on earnings.

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John Simpson: Gorbachev was a man of decency but not vision

Mikhail Gorbachev changed the world - but he was a human being first and foremost, writes the BBC's John Simpson.

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EU Russia: Bloc toughens visa regime but no ban

The bloc remains divided on whether to issue a total ban on entry for Russian travellers.

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Snapchat to cut a fifth of jobs

The social media platform is restructuring as advertisers worry about the economy.

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