Sudan conflict: Women tell BBC horror stories of rape

Women give the BBC harrowing accounts of rape by fighters, as conflict rages in the country.

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Do you need a degree to work in tech?

Big tech firms like IBM are no longer asking for degrees when hiring staff.

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Denmark considers banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts

The Danish government is exploring banning protests destroying holy texts over security concerns.

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Six killed at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon

Deadly clashes broke out between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp over the weekend.

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The Chilean band speaking out against police violence

All of the band's musicians were left partially or totally blinded by projectiles fired by police.

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'The cost of living started my shoplifting': Why stealing goods is on the rise

With shoplifting on the rise, we speak to some people about why they do it and others about their experiences facing it.

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WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?

Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more.

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WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?

Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more.

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Judge dismisses Donald Trump's 'Big Lie' lawsuit against CNN

Mr Trump alleged that the US cable network's use of the phrase likened him to Adolf Hitler.

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NatWest row: Not helpful if chairman quits over Nigel Farage, says minister

Andrew Griffith's comments come after PM Rishi Sunak refused to back Sir Howard Davies.

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Royal Mail: Three days left to use non-barcoded stamps

People will not be able to use standard stamps without a barcode after Monday 31 July, says Royal Mail.

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Lee Meng-chu: Taiwan businessman accused of spying in China is freed

A Taiwanese businessman's ordeal in China has underscored escalating tensions.

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Sudha Murty: Why her comment over spoons divided Indians

Sudha Murty's life has been under increased scrutiny since son-in-law Rishi Sunak became PM of Britain.

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Ex-US bank head to review Bank of England forecasts

Nobel Prize-winning economist Ben Bernanke will look at how the Bank of England forecasts the economy

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Vietnam jails 50 in mass bribery trial over Covid-19 flights

Judges said the accused extorted money from people taking repatriation flights during the Covid pandemic.

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Niger military coup: What you need to know

After the elected president is overthrown, here’s why it matters for the region, Russia and the West.

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Hollywood writers fear losing work to AI

US movie and TV writers have been on strike since May with artificial intelligence a core issue.

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India LGBTQ+ couples: 'My parents were ready to kill me for their honour'

Indians from the LGBTQ+ community still face discrimination and violence, sometimes from their own families.

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Google alert failed to warn people of Turkey earthquake

The tech giant claims millions of people were sent a warning before the deadly earthquake earlier this year.

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Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile

One of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours.

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The 'world's hottest month' explained... in 60 seconds

With July set "virtually certain" to be the warmest month on record, BBC Weather has this analysis.

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Aliens and UFOs bring a divided US Congress together

Witnesses testify to US lawmakers about "unidentified... phenomenon" amid calls for openness.

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Joe Lewis: UK tycoon bailed in US fraud case but can't use superyacht

A $300m bond for Tottenham Hotspur tycoon Joe Lewis is secured by his luxury boat and private jets.

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Elon Musk tweet boosts vaccine conspiracies targeting LeBron James' son

The basketball legend's son Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday.

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Sinéad O'Connor: Irish singer dies aged 56

The Nothing Compares 2 U singer sold millions of albums and was praised for her activism.

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Sinéad O'Connor obituary: A talent beyond compare

The shaven-headed Irish singer whose turbulent life often threatened to overwhelm her music.

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Fed raises interest rates to highest in 22 years

The US central bank has raised borrowing costs sharply as it tries to stabilise prices.

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Italy weather: Summer storms sweep across northern regions

Hailstorms and heavy rain leaves a trail of damage across the countries northern regions.

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Brussels bombers found guilty after long murder trial

Six of the 10 suspects are convicted of terrorist murder for the twin bombings that killed 32 people.

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Ghana minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah reported a robbery. Why was she arrested?

A Ghanaian minister allegedly lost $1m cash, handbags and jewels from her house.

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Iraq and others condemn Quran-burning in Denmark

Large crowds protest in Iraq and Yemen after the acts of a far-right group in Copenhagen.

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Reports of modern slavery double in UK care sector

A victim paid just £2 an hour describes her ordeal as investigators make the care industry a "top priority".

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Worldcoin: Sam Altman launches eyeball scanning crypto coin

Thousands of people scan their irises on first official launch day of "dystopian" crypto project.

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Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions

For the first time since 2011, Spotify confirms a price hike for about 200m ad-free subscribers.

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Helicopter finds missing toddler in soybean field

Aerial and infrared cameras helped locate and rescue a three-year-old boy who was missing for hours

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Rhodes fires: View from the airport

The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri describes what it's like for people waiting at Rhodes airport.

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Why is technology not making us more productive?

We are in the midst of a technological revolution, but productivity has not improved.

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Sophia Duleep Singh: Indian princess who fought for women to vote in UK

Sophia Duleep Singh was the daughter of the last Sikh emperor of Punjab and a goddaughter of Queen Victoria.

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Corfu latest Greek island to evacuate over wildfires

The popular tourist island has started evacuations after 19,000 had to leave Rhodes.

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Greece fires: What's happening on the island of Rhodes?

A number of hotels on the Greek island have been evacuated and some tourists have had to flee on boats.

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UK inflation and interest rates high - how do other economies compare?

UK inflation and interest rates are high but if you include growth, jobs and taxes its a mixed picture.

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Intel's deepfake detector tested on real and fake videos

We tested Intel's new tool, "FakeCatcher", on videos of Donald Trump and Joe Biden - with mixed results.

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Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens

The Tate showcases Africa's past, present and future through the lenses of artists from the continent.

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Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead

A manhunt is underway after a man set fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say.

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Merthyr Tydfil: Ffos-y-Fran mine accused of licence breach

Ffos-y-Fran produces two-thirds of the UK's coal and was supposed to close in September.

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South Africa polyamory: When three's not a crowd in a relationship

Polyamory is on the rise in South Africa as people break with tradition, counsellors say.

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Ex-Canadian Mountie charged over alleged China interference

An ex-Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer is alleged to have helped China with intimidation.

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What does the scrapping of a wind farm plan mean for UK renewable energy?

Vattenfall stops work on the Norfolk Boreas offshore wind farm over soaring costs.

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Gorilla thought to be male surprises zoo with birth

Columbus Zoo in Ohio says Sully, 8, was found cradling the unexpected newborn in her arms.

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Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US

White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology.

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Sudan conflict: Medics whipped in Khartoum after convoy attacked - MSF

Armed men attacked a team taking supplies to one of only two hospitals open in southern Khartoum.

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Cluster bombs: Ukraine using munitions 'effectively', says US

The White House says the controversial weapons are having an impact on Russian formations

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Alison Rose: The bank boss caught up in the Nigel Farage row

The NatWest Group chief executive in the eye of the storm over Nigel Farage's personal bank accounts.

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Hollywood strike: Actors accuse NBCUniversal of turning up heat with tree row

A film studio cut trees that had given striking actors and writers shade during blazing temperatures.

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Tornado rips apart Pfizer manufacturing site in North Carolina

Footage captures the tornado that tore through the facility and flattened buildings in North Carolina.

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Manipur violence: What is happening and why

More than 100 people have been killed in ethnic violence that has engulfed a small Indian state.

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Women's World Cup 2023: Tournament in Australia and New Zealand to get under way

The biggest Fifa Women's World Cup - featuring European champions England and debutants the Republic of Ireland - will finally get under way on Thursday.

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Four arrested over €1.6m Celtic coin theft

German authorities say investigations are continuing into the November museum heist in Bavaria.

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Netflix password crackdown pays off in new subscribers

The streaming giant has been hunting for ways to re-ignite growth.

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Reported gas explosion cracks open Johannesburg street

Dozens of people are injured after a gas explosion in the centre of Johannesburg, local media reports.

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Nigel Farage launches fresh attack over Coutts bank closure

The ex-UK Independence Party leader accuses the BBC of falling for "spin", saying his account was closed due to his views.

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Wishma Sandamali: The siblings suing Japan over their sister's death

Wishma Sandamali lost 20kg in detention but was not taken to hospital despite her pleas.

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The Indian cheesecake secrets found in a 1904 book

The 120-year-old recipes are a far cry from the cheesecakes we are familiar with today.

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What criminal charges might Trump face if indicted in January 6 investigation?

As the former president says he expects to be indicted, we explain what the possible counts could be.

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Michigan attorney general files charges in fake elector scheme

Sixteen people have been charged for alleged efforts to reverse Joe Biden 2020 election win.

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Nigel Farage: Coutts document 'shows bank account shut over my views'

Nigel Farage says he obtained a copy of a report by the bank's wealth reputational risk committee.

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What happened to US citizens like Otto Warmbier detained in North Korea

Americans arrested in the communist state have included tourists, a teacher and a Christian missionary.

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Warning summer childcare nearly £1,000 per child

A British family will pay on average £943 for six weeks of holiday childcare for a school-age child, a charity has found.

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Swatch sues Malaysia over Pride watch seizures

The move comes after officials impounded 172 watches worth £10,700 from its rainbow-coloured Pride collection.

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Is the worst over for Sri Lanka's economic crisis?

A year after the start of the crisis, life looks normal in Colombo but is the country out of the woods?

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How brands hope to tempt you with videos on labels

Companies are using augmented reality labels on their products to share videos and animations.

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South Korea floods: Tunnel horror brings home climate fears

The country is less used to dealing with the severe effects of a warming planet.

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Typo sends millions of US military emails to Russian ally Mali

Some of the emails reportedly contain sensitive information such as passwords and medical records.

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Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like

The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.

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Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like

The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.

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Extreme heat intensifies across south-west US

More than a dozen states are under warnings with the brutal conditions showing no sign of abating.

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Train strikes: When are they and why are they taking place?

Aslef train drivers are refusing to work overtime, while members of the RMT will walk out later this week.

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CPTPP: UK agrees to join Asia's trade club but what is it?

It may sound like an official has leant on their keyboard - but it's an acronym we'll hear more often.

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CPTPP: UK agrees to join Asia's trade club but what is it?

It may sound like an official has leant on their keyboard - but it's an acronym we'll hear more often.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'my hometown'

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

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The 'QAnon Shaman' and other Capitol rioters who regret pleading guilty

Taking back their remorse could land defendants with stiffer sentences.

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Mortgage rates: Six reasons why the pain isn't as bad as it could be

Mortgage rates are at a 15-year high, but there are reasons why the pain may not be as bad as it could be.

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John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?

The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say.

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Can Barbie be the new Iron Man in a Mattel universe?

Ynon Kreiz, CEO of toymaker Mattel, talks about the future of the Barbie brand.

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Stare at smokers to stop them, Hong Kong health chief urges public

A Hong Kong official suggests those who light up in restaurants should be met with disapproving looks.

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Comfort women: Last of Japan's WW2 sex slaves sing 'forget us not'

Their own memories fading, former World War Two sex slaves seek justice in their twilight years.

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Extra energy bill scheme was 'staggering failure', says MP

The scheme to help people who missed out on last winter's energy subsidy should be reopened, a senior MP says.

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SAG strike: Actors join writers on Hollywood picket lines

The industry's biggest shutdown since 1960 has already impacted major films and promotional events.

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Italy bear attacks: Animals behind Alpine attacks spared slaughter

A top Italian court rules a culling order for two bears should be suspended, backing activists.

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The firms giving nature a stake in their businesses

Some companies are giving shares to environmental groups, or putting such advocates on their board.

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Otter attempts to steal surfboard

The Santa Cruz police said this was not an isolated incident and the otter in question has a history.

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ChatGPT owner in probe over risks around false answers

US regulators are asking the maker of ChatGPT about protections for privacy and reputational risk.

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Drone shows great white sharks swimming under surfers

A handful of sharks lurked below the surface while surfers caught waves in California.

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Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?

This is how a mega-strike involving writers and performers may see film and TV productions put on ice.

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Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe

The heatwave could potentially lead to record-breaking temperatures, forecasters say.

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Ukraine war: Wagner-linked senior general Sergei Surovikin 'resting'

A senior MP says Sergei Surovikin is "not reachable", amid speculation about his fate since the June mutiny.

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Elon Musk accused of owing £385m in Twitter redundancies

Elon Musk accused of failing to pay $500m in Twitter severance pay.

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Canada to recall Prime Energy over caffeine levels

Officials say stores may be selling the product, which has yet to launch in Canada, without approval.

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Elon Musk announces new AI start-up

The new entity is called xAI, and employs several engineers that have worked at companies like OpenAI and Google.

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Nato: Warm words but a diplomatic reality check for Ukraine

President Zelensky wants assurances Ukraine will join Nato after the war, but members chose strategic caution.

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The mega-strike that could take down Hollywood

Actors prepare to join writers on the picket lines, shutting down TV and film productions.

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Is Bollywood a man’s world?

Researchers try to quantify just how severe the stranglehold of patriarchy on Hindi cinema is.

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Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina says war has made her stronger after reaching semis

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says war in her homeland has made her mentally stronger after she reaches a surprise Wimbledon semi-final.

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Sunak: No decision yet on public sector pay rises

The prime minister says he would make the "responsible" decision to keep inflation under control.

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Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid will

A jury rules that a hand-written document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid will to her estate.

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Lil Nas X reportedly stopped by Norwegian police after e-scooter error

The pop star was reportedly among four Americans stopped for riding e-scooters through a tunnel.

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Oklahoma floods: Aerial footage shows vast scale of storm damage

Footage captured above the state of Oklahoma shows cars struggling through the flood waters.

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Aretha Franklin's sons head to trial over her million-dollar estate

Five years after the Queen of Soul died without a known will, her heirs are in court over her estate.

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Turkey's Erdogan to back Sweden joining Nato - Stoltenberg

Turkey's president will support Sweden's bid to join Nato, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg says

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What is Turkey's leader Erdogan up to now?

He seems to be saying Sweden cannot join Nato if Turkey cannot join the EU, writes Paul Adams.

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Prime: Top US senator calls for probe into KSI and Logan Paul energy drink

Chuck Schumer alleges the drink is being marketed to children despite its high caffeine content.

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Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands

The aid group Walking Borders says many children are on board the missing boat, which departed from Senegal.

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The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'

Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life.

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'The night they came for our children'

Ghanaian children wrongly labelled as trafficked are being taken from their homes, BBC Africa Eye finds.

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Hospitality sector 'anxious' over summer staffing

Some fear they will have to close or offer a reduced service when they should be at their busiest.

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Families of Boeing 737 Max crash victims seek unlawful killing verdict

An inquest will be held for three UK passengers who died when a Boeing 737 Max airliner crashed in Ethiopia.

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Watch: Cars plough through massive Delhi flooding

Heavy rain in India's capital has caused the city to flood, leaving residents stranded and vehicles at a standstill.

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Giessen Eritrea festival clashes leave 26 police officers injured

Police clash with stone-throwing protesters as Eritrean tensions flare up in a central German town.

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How warming oceans are driving the climate juggernaut

Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year.

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Syrian government cancels BBC press accreditation

The move follows a BBC documentary that linked the president's family to the drug trade.

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US football star Rapinoe to retire at end of season

USA forward Megan Rapinoe, one of the most successful players of her generation, says she will retire at the end of the season.

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Cluster bombs: Biden defends decision to send Ukraine controversial weapons

The weapons have a record of killing civilians - and the president said sending them was a difficult decision.

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Michael Burnham: US inmate with 'survivalist skills' in Pennsylvania jail break

Michael Burnham, said to be dangerous and have "survivalist skills", escaped by climbing on exercise equipment.

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Alexander De Croo video threat leads to arrest of Belgium ex-soldier

The suspect filmed himself in a wood shooting at a photo of Belgian PM Alexander De Croo.

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Is Taylor Swift snubbing Canada?

Swift has tour stops in South America, Asia and Australia, but not Canada. Is there bad blood?

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China hits Jack Ma's Ant Group with nearly $1bn fine

After the fine, authorities signalled an end to a crackdown on tech firms.

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The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death

David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' death.

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Southern Water bosses decline bonuses after sewage discharge anger

Bosses of Southern Water are refusing their bonuses amid anger over discharges into the sea.

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Netherlands migration: Dutch coalition government collapses - reports

The four-party coalition has collapsed because of disagreements about asylum policies - media reports.

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Out of work over-50s cut weekly food bill by 60

Institute of Fiscal Studies finds those who left work during the first year of the pandemic are living in poverty.

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Californian winemakers are learning firefighting techniques

Winemakers in the Napa Valley are having to battle wildfires affecting vineyards and wineries.

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Twitter threatens legal action over Threads app

Its owner Elon Musk says "competition is fine, cheating is not" a day after the rival app launches.

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Netherlands to return treasures to Indonesia and Sri Lanka

The Indonesian and Sri Lankan artefacts include jewels looted from a palace by Dutch soldiers.

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Instagram's Threads: 'Almost every influencer will be hopping on it'

Some of the people using Threads on its first day tell the BBC what they think about the app and its future.

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Iyad Halaq: Israeli court acquits officer who killed autistic Palestinian man

An Israeli border policeman shot Iyad Halaq as he walked to his special needs school in Jerusalem.

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OceanGate: Owner of Titan submersible suspends exploration

The firm posts a one-line statement saying it has stopped "all exploration and commercial operations".

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'I want you dead': Survivors of El Paso shooting address gunman in court

Survivors of the 2019 shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, have addressed the attacker in court.

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Wagner Group: Russian state media takes aim at Prigozhin

Piles of cash, weapons and a giant sledgehammer seen in pictures allegedly showing a raid on his home.

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Can 'good cop' Janet Yellen help fix US-China relations?

The US Treasury secretary's trip to Beijing comes as tensions between the two countries remain high.

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Ros Atkins on... Ukrainian nuclear plant fears

The BBC’s analysis editor assesses claims about the security of the Zaporizhzhia power station.

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Sunil Chhetri: Indian footballer in the same league as Messi and Ronaldo

Long-standing captain Sunil Chhetri has been the face of football in cricket-crazy India.

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Canada stops advertising with Facebook and Instagram in news row

It's the latest move over a new bill that will force tech giants to pay Canadian media for news content.

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Belarus jails Eduard Babaryko son of jailed rival to Lukashenko

Eduard Babaryko was detained while running his father's presidential election campaign in 2020.

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Celebrating Pride in the midst of a culture war

Conservative group Moms for Liberty held a national conference in Philadelphia during Pride Month.

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E2E encryption: Should big tech be able to read people's messages?

Who will win in the years-long stalemate between governments and big tech around super-secure messaging?

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Crippling fuel crisis turns Cuba to old friend Russia

Crippling fuel shortages on the Caribbean island present opportunities for Russian companies.

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Senegal's Macky Sall bows to pressure from Sonko's supporters over third term

Macky Sall caught many people off-guard with his decision not to seek a third term.

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Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation US media report

A powder is found in a work area of the White House's secure West Wing by Secret Service staff.

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Kevin Spacey trial: Actor grabbed accuser's crotch court hears

The accuser alleges he was approached by the actor after he let his dog out accidentally.

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Watch: BBC editor ducks as gunfire interrupts report

Jeremy Bowen reports from Jenin refugee camp as violence between Palestinians and Israelis continues.

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Energy firms warned against paying dividends

The energy regulator says firms should retain profits in case of future price shocks.

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Why Europe's 'lonely' tech entrepreneurs need help

A group of experienced European tech leaders hopes to mentor a new generation of entrepreneurs.

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Why has Twitter restricted its own tweets?

Elon Musk has restricted the number of tweets you can see - a strange move for a social media company.

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Watch: Explosions and gunfire as BBC reports from Jenin

Yolande Knell is near the camp where Israeli forces and armed Palestinian militants are fighting.

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Benodebehari Mukherjee: Blind Indian painter's forgotten scroll found after 100 years

Benodebehari Mukherjee who lost his vision entirely at 53 came to define modern art in 20th Century India.

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Shipping faces showdown over greenhouse gasses

Global maritime industry faces a major decision on curbing carbon as pressure grows for a net-zero target.

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Israeli strikes on Palestinian Jenin camp in West Bank

A large-scale Israeli military operation is under way in the northern West Bank city of Jenin.

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Mystery of Holocaust escape girls solved after 84 years

For more than 80 years the identities of three girls captured in an iconic photograph were unknown.

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Energy prices might spike this winter - IEA boss

Governments may need to step in again and subsidise energy bills this winter says IEA boss.

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Twitter temporarily restricts tweets users can see Elon Musk announces

Elon Musk says verified accounts can read up to 10,000 posts a day while unverified ones are limited to 1,000.

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The false French riot posts spreading online

A number of false and misleading claims about the French riots have been circulating on social media.

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India's spirited rum revolution

A host of homegrown brands are innovating with the spirit, creating new markets.

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California reparations: How do you put a price on racism?

The state of California is considering giving the descendants of slaves $1.2m each.

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Shell still trading Russian gas despite pledge to stop

The firm is still shipping gas from Siberia despite its promise to withdraw from the Russian energy market.

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France protests: Police throw tear gas in Marseille

Heavy clashes have been taking place between police and protesters all evening in the French city.

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New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighters from river

The boat had stalled and went over the edge of a dam during a rescue mission in New Jersey in the US.

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Trainee pilots lose tens of thousands after flying schools collapse

Trainee pilots are urging the aviation watchdog to prevent others from losing money and qualifications.

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Tamil Nadu: India nurse who delivered more than 10000 babies

Kathija Bibi recently retired after 33 years of illustrious service in India's Tamil Nadu state.

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Deciphering Vladimir Putin's many appearances since mutiny

The Russian president has popped up on TV screens multiple times since last weekend's dramatic events - but to what end?

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Florida murder suspect arrested after 40 years

Police say the suspect featured thrice on America's Most Wanted and used 13 aliases to evade arrest.

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Greece boat disaster: Survivors blame Greek coastguard for tragedy

Survivors of the Greece boat disaster say an attempt by the Greek coastguard to tow the boat made it sink.

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Australia legalises psychedelics for mental health

Approved psychiatrists can now prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms for disorders like depression.

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