Ruling due in landmark athletics case
Caster Semenya is challenging a rule to restrict the level of testosterone permitted in female runners in a case about athletes with differe...
John Singleton: Stars pay tribute to Boyz N The Hood director
Stars including Janet Jackson, Ice Cube and Quincy Jones pay tribute to Oscar-nominated director who has died aged 51. from BBC News - Wor...
La Paz landslide destroys homes in Bolivia's capital
Homes in Bolivia's capital La Paz were destroyed, but no casualties were reported. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Le4nbz
Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro defiant in TV address
Embattled leader Nicolás Maduro declared victory over 'coup' protesters amid violence in Caracas from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Facebook boss reveals changes in response to criticism
Mark Zuckerberg announced changes to Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook at a speech in San Francisco from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2D...
Thai cave boys sign Netflix deal
The story of Wild Boars, who were trapped for more than two weeks, will be told by streaming giants. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Libya ‘war crimes’ videos shared on social media
BBC Arabic found videos of bodies being desecrated by fighters loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GT...
'No sex without fighting' - tackling toxic masculinity in DR Congo
Sexual violence is widespread in DR Congo, but a new movement is trying to tackle the problem. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XXOuHY
Kashmir attack: Tracing the path that led to Pulwama
Why did a shy 22-year-old carry out one of the deadliest attacks on Indian security forces? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Lohzei
People in the US use car parking spaces for offices
People are paying for car parking spaces and then inviting others to join them working outside. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IQeR...
Justine Damond: US policeman guilty of Australian's murder
Mohamed Noor shot Justine Damond as she approached his patrol car to report a possible rape. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZIizNn
Swarthmore fraternities face ban calls over 'rape attic' claims
Dozens of Swarthmore College students have occupied a fraternity since Saturday over claims of abuse. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Leuser rainforest: Baby orangutans rescued from Indonesia's pet trade
As Indonesian orangutans come into closer contact with humans, they are at increasing risk of capture. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Venezuela crisis: Maduro aides agreed he had to go, US says
The US suggests loyalists of the Venezuelan president backtracked on a promise to oust him. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DFONPE
Japan's new Emperor Naruhito succeeds father Akihito
Emperor Naruhito formally takes up the Chrysanthemum throne a day after his father's abdication. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Mozambique: Cyclone Kenneth aftermath leaves 200,000 at risk
Lebo Diseko reports as rain continues to hamper aid efforts in Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone Kenneth. from BBC News - World https://bb...
Is plant burger firm Beyond Meat really worth $1.5bn?
The BBC gives Beyond Meat's key product - its vegan burger a try - ahead of its stock market listing. from BBC News - World https://bb...
Three killed in Hawaii tour helicopter crash
The fiery crash left a trail of debris on a busy residential street as bystanders attempted to help. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
White House to designate Muslim Brotherhood terrorist organisation
The move against the Middle East group would prompt wide-ranging sanctions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WeyvF1
Venezuela's Guaidó uprising call
Juan Guaidó has called on the military to support him in ousting President Nicolás Maduro. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UPxyBn
Dutch WW2 Queen 'considered Nazi swap for Belgian royals'
As World War Two neared an end, Dutch Queen Wilhelmina was asked to help save Belgium's royal family. from BBC News - World https://bb...
Honduras protesters clash with riot police
Anger over feared privatisation of the education and health sectors spills over into street battles. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Syrian refugees: The humanitarian magician who makes smiles
Jamie Balfour-Paul has a mission to bring smiles and fun to Syrian refugee children. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IQVdzG
Spying whales and other undercover animals
The list of animals used in espionage is longer than you might think. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2JcYzN9
Japan's emperor abdicates the throne
Emperor Akihito is the first emperor to abdicate in over 200 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GSZW1I
Venezuela's Guaidó appeals to military 'at air force base'
In a video published on Twitter, opposition leader Juan Guaidó appears speaking in front of uniformed men. from BBC News - World https://b...
Honduras protests: Buildings burn during clashes over reforms
Teachers, students and doctors clash with police in Honduras during protests against planned reforms. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Sports Illustrated features first burkini girl
Halima Aden becomes the first model to wear a burkini in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J3...
Anna Sorokin: The trial of New York's fake heiress
A woman who pretended to be a wealthy heiress to swindle high society New York is convicted of multiple charges. from BBC News - World htt...
How the US military's opium war in Afghanistan was lost
The US has spent $1.5m a day fighting the opium war in Afghanistan. Why is business still booming? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X...
Yaba: The cheap synthetic drug convulsing a nation
Yaba, a mix of methamphetamine and caffeine, is wreaking havoc in Bangladesh, and hundreds of people have died in "crossfire" inci...
Italian teen gang 'tortured pensioner' - eight held
An elderly man who died near Taranto was beaten up repeatedly by a gang, prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vzc0gF
Europe and nationalism: A country-by-country guide
Ahead of the May European elections, a country-by-country guide to the advance of nationalist parties. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
China sentences second Canadian to death
Fan Wei is the second Canadian to be given the death penalty in China amid a diplomatic row. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VFx3hA
Donald Trump wants asylum seekers to pay application fee
The US president directs officials to toughen rules for asylum seekers trying to enter the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
France harassment law hands out 447 fines in first months
France hands out 447 on-the-spot fines for sexual harassment in the first months of a new law. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UOY263
Cricketer's coming out was 'misunderstanding'
James Faulkner says the support he has received from the LGBT community is "fantastic" - but it came after a misunderstanding. f...
Trump sues Deutsche Bank and Capital One over Democrat subpoenas
The lawsuit aims to stop Deutsche Bank and Capital One from handing over his records to Congress. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XW...
'Yeti footprints': Indian army mocked over claim
Its claim to have discovered footprints of the 'mythical beast' prompts derision on social media. from BBC News - World https://bb...
Australian Senate candidate Steve Dickson quits over strip club videos
Footage showed aspiring Australian senator Steve Dickson groping women and making derogatory remarks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks
Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Japanese emperor: Akihito set for first abdication in 200 years
The 85-year-old said he feels unable to fulfil his role because of his declining health. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GQTfgt
UK university puts stress-busting dogs on staff
A university has taken on five "canine teaching assistants" to tackle student anxiety. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GPH...
Japan emperor: Akihito's human touch
Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne. from BBC News - World https...
Jeopardy: How a pro gambler 'cracked' US game show
Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L...
'We are students thanks to South Africa's #FeesMustFall protests'
What has changed since mass protests led South Africa to announce free education for poor university students? from BBC News - World https...
How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together
Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vrI...
Sri Lanka attacks: Where else in the world have face coverings been banned?
Following the Sri Lankan ban, BBC Reality Check looks at other countries that have imposed either a partial or complete ban on face covering...
India student leader 'a symbol of protest' against PM Modi
Kanhaiya Kumar has emerged as an outlier in an election being seen as a battle for India's identity. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
'Our water pollution is a cancer'
"Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet. from BBC News - Wo...
US deputy attorney general quits
US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein resigns after a rocky relationship with President Donald Trump from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Is this whale a Russian spy?
A beluga whale was found with suspicious equipment off Norway's coast from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WfNGgW
Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive
Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vsj...
US veteran arrested over terror plot
Mark Steven Domingo allegedly planned to commit mass murder in "revenge for Christchurch attack". from BBC News - World https://...
Woodstock 50 anniversary festival cancelled, investor says
Rapper Jay-Z, singer Miley Cyrus and the Killers band were booked to play at Woodstock 50 in New York. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Guantanamo Bay commander fired over 'loss of confidence'
Navy Rear Admiral John Ring was fired as Guantanamo Bay prison commander after a month-long inquiry. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
'Completely avoidable' measles outbreak hits 25-year high in US
Officials say more than 700 Americans have been infected, calling the outbreak "completely avoidable". from BBC News - World htt...
San Diego synagogue shooting: Funeral to be held for victim
Lori Kaye was killed after shielding her rabbi from a gunman who opened fire at a Passover service. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
IS 'leader' al-Baghdadi appears in first video in five years
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has not been seen on camera since 2014, vows revenge for his militants. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UP...
US firm apologises for seeking 'preferably Caucasian' candidate
A US firm has apologised for a job ad that stated it would prefer white candidates. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vr0wMr
Spain election: Socialists consider next move after elections
They failed to win a majority but hold out the prospect of governing alone if necessary. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PBz7SD
Residents flee airborne acid after fire
Smoke from the recycling plant fire has led people to flee over potentially toxic chemicals in the air. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
Polish protest after gallery removes suggestive banana art
Social media users protest against removing a suggestive artwork from Poland's national gallery. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
North Korea TV revamps weather report
North Korean state TV introduces a more casual, modern-looking weather broadcast. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GRp6hm
Mozambique cyclone: Death toll rises as storm blocks aid
Torrential rain and strong winds make getting aid into the cyclone-affected area almost impossible. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Norway finds 'Russian spy whale' off Arctic coast
A tame beluga wearing a Russian harness is thought to have come from a Russian navy facility. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J1c9CZ
Apple defends removing parental control apps
Apple says some parental control apps were removed from the App Store because of security concerns. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Indonesia floods: Dozens killed in floods
Flooding caused by torrential rains has killed nearly 40 people and left thousands homeless in Sumatra. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
Rabbi describes seeing synagogue attacker
A rabbi who was injured in the deadly shooting at a synagogue near San Diego on Saturday has described the moment he faced the gunman. fro...
Indonesia's planning minister announces capital city move
Jakarta, home to 10 million people, is sinking and has one of the world's worst traffic problems. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Burkina Faso: Christians killed in attack on church
Six people are killed in the first attack on a church since jihadist violence erupted in the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Suspected UAE spy 'kills himself in Turkish prison'
Turkish police were investigating whether the dead man might be linked to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Korean elderly back road safety seats
A city in South Korea has put out special seating for older people at road crossings. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PzLLBw
Heavy flooding hits eastern Canada
Thousands of people were told to evacuate their homes near Montreal in eastern Canada early on Sunday after rising floodwaters breached a dy...
How one woman beat mining giants and saved rare snow leopards
A woman from Mongolia has won the Goldman Environmental Prize after a campaign to stop mining firms destroying a critical habitat for snow l...
Alanyaspor bus crash: Josef Sural killed on bus journey back from Kayserispor
Czech international striker Josef Sural dies following a bus crash involving several of his Alanyaspor team-mates. from BBC News - World h...
Richard Lugar: Former US Republican senator dies at 87
The six-term Indiana senator briefly ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1996. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZI31sH
NFL pick hurt as friend shot dead
The New York Giants' sixth-round pick Corey Ballentine is injured in a shooting in which his university team-mate Dwane Simmons is kille...
The Libyan National Army has launched airstrikes on Tripoli
Libyan National Army troops under General Khalifa Hafer launch a new bid to take the nation's capital from BBC News - World https://bb...
Sri Lanka attacks: Face coverings banned after Easter bloodshed
President Sirisena says the emergency measure is to ensure people can be easily identified. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ULUDVB
Should these school clubs be kept from parents?
Whether a parent can be notified if their child is in a gay-straight alliance is hotly debated in Canada. from BBC News - World https://bb...
'I used to sell my packed lunch to schoolmates'
How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WdHFS6
The Wandering Earth and China's sci-fi heritage
As the blockbuster heads to Netflix, here are five classic films from China's rich sci-fi film history. from BBC News - World https://...
EU elections: What the European Parliament has been up to
Cutting phone bills abroad and tightening internet copyright – MEPs have been busy since 2014. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XXGQgN
Hanoi: A city of motorbikes and mopeds
Photographer Jon Enoch captures what could be the beginning of the end of moped culture in Hanoi. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DE...
Suicide stories: Are Kenya's men in crisis?
Why so many men in one Kenyan community are killing themselves. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GQckQ0
Rapping for change in South Africa
Rappers discuss reasons for voter apathy as South Africa goes to the polls in national election next month. from BBC News - World https://...
Mozambique situation 'worse than thought': UN agency
Pemba in north Mozambique has had more than two metres of rain and flooding since Cyclone Kenneth. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Z...
San Diego synagogue shooting: Rabbi talks about the attack
Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein tells reporters about synagogue shooting near San Diego on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W7hTyK
Avengers: Endgame beats box office records with $1.2bn debut
Avengers: Endgame is the fastest film ever to break the $1bn barrier, doing so in just five days. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IZ...
Cyclone Kenneth: Destroyed roads left looking like waterfalls
Parts of Mozambique have been cut off barely a month after deadly Cyclone Idai hit the region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZFL1iP
Cyprus serial killer: Police find another suspected victim
A Greek-Cypriot army officer has confessed to killing seven women and girls, all of foreign descent. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Tales Soares: Male model dies at São Paulo Fashion Week
Tales Soares, 26, dies after collapsing on the catwalk at São Paulo Fashion Week, organisers say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZP...
Sri Lanka bombings: Faithful meet outside church
One week after a string of deadly bombings, people gathered to worship outside of one of the buildings attacked on Easter Sunday. from BBC...
Hong Kong: Thousands protest against China extradition law
Under a proposed new law, suspects could be sent to mainland China for trial. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XT5oHI
Sri Lanka attacks: Relatives of key suspect Zahran Hashim killed
Police say the father and two brothers of the suspected Easter bombings mastermind died in a raid. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V...
Ukraine's president-elect rejects Russian passport plan
President-elect Volodymyr Zelensky says the document would give people the "right to be arrested". from BBC News - World https:/...
Titanic brandy flask sold at auction for £76,000
Auctioneers say the flask was "one of the most powerful and emotive" objects recovered from the Titanic. from BBC News - World h...
Benin holds vote with no opposition candidates
Parties failed to met the electoral requirements, including a fee of $424,000 to field candidates. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J...
London Marathon 2019: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge wins as Mo Farah fifth
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge runs the second fastest marathon in history to win the London Marathon as Britain's Mo Farah finishes fifth. ...
Is this the face of a man held captive since the age of six?
The second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism was seized by China in 1995 and hasn't been seen since. Why does it matter? from ...
The disabled Christians reinterpreting the Bible
Damon Rose set out to discover what Christianity has to offer disabled people beyond promises of miracle cures. from BBC News - World http...
Jane Manchun Wong: The woman scooping Silicon Valley
Jane Wong is a technology blogger and app researcher who unlocks new features before they launch. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IM...
Royal baby: How US moms compare with UK mums
Bubbly, breastfeeding and baby names - how American moms-to-be compare with British mums-to-be. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vz3S...
Nature loss: Major report to highlight 'natural and human emergency'
Critical scientific assessment of humanity's impact on nature to be released after Paris negotiations. from BBC News - World https://b...
Emilano Sala: Police investigate online photo said to be of plane crash victim
Police investigate after a photo said to be of the body of Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala is shared on social media. from BBC New...
Michael Wolf: The man who found beauty in megacities
Michael Wolf, known for his densely-packed images of Hong Kong and Tokyo, has died aged 64. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V4gOvh
Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter - in pictures
Orthodox Christians are celebrating Easter around the world, the week after fellow Christians. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VtvR10
Indonesia election: More than 270 election staff die counting votes
More than 270 election workers have died, mostly of fatigue-related illnesses, an official says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GE8...
US synagogue shooting: One dead, three wounded
A gunman has opened fire in Poway, north of San Diego, leaving one dead and three more injured. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PBcl...
The Iranian artist who worked with Warhol
Iranian artist Monir Farmanfarmaian, who worked with Andy Warhol, has died aged 97. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UFrv2c
Sri Lanka attacks: Christians pray at home one week after bombings
Church services in the country are cancelled, a week after the deadly Easter Sunday attacks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DzqV0c
Spain election: Polls due to open for closely-fought contest
The performance of a new far-right party will be closely watched in Spain's third election in four years. from BBC News - World https:...
Four die as crane collapses across Seattle street
Cars were crushed as part of the crane plummeted into a city centre street, officials said. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UK9xf1
Can football with special rules help reduce violence in Colombia?
In Colombia, the 'Tiempo de Juego' charity is using the sport to try to reduce crime in violent neighbourhoods. from BBC News - Wo...
Finland's new generation of climate heroes
Schoolchildren lead the way in the fight against climate change from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UZ8OM4
US synagogue shooting: One person dead in Poway, California
A man has been arrested after an attack at the synagogue near San Diego, California. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Pxu8lQ
Pope donates $500,000 for migrants stranded in Mexico
The money will help provide housing, food and basic needs for thousands trying to reach the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DDgc...
Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal denied ATP record by Dominic Thiem
Rafael Nadal's hopes of extending his own record for most tournament wins at a single event are ended as he loses in the Barcelona Open ...
US police seek return of $30,000 dropped on road
A box carrying tens of thousands of dollars falls off the back of a truck in Grand Haven, Michigan. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
'Creativity peaks in your 20s and 50s'
A new study finds that there are two creative peaks in our lifetime. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L6jvYt
Maria Butina: Putin 'outraged' at sentencing of Russian spy
The Russian president describes Maria Butina's 18-month prison sentence as a "travesty of justice". from BBC News - World ht...
Knives found at Japan prince's desk days before abdication
The incident comes ahead of Emperor Akihito's historic abdication, ending his 30-year reign. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Px2...
Putin mulls easing Russian passport rules for whole Ukraine
President Putin says he is considering extending a scheme announced this week in rebel-held areas. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G...
Sri Lanka bombings: 'I invited the bomber into the church'
Brother Stanley was the pastor in charge of the Zion church in Sri Lanka when the bombing happened. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Thousands feared trapped by Cyclone Kenneth
People are left homeless and trapped amid heavy rain in the wake of Cyclone Kenneth in Mozambique. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W...
'Fake Lego gang' foiled in $30m Chinese raid on toymaker
Police discover some 630,000 alleged counterfeit items - including an apparent Star Wars knock-off. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Love not Haight: San Francisco school changes its name
The school was named after 19th Century governor Henry Huntly Haight, who promoted racist views. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J05...
Donald Trump to withdraw US from Arms Trade Treaty
The global pact, signed by Barack Obama, aims to regulate the sale of weapons internationally. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UJZyGC
Spanish Socialists battle right-wing surge
Spain's left hopes to forge a coalition after 28 April polls - to fend off the far-right Vox. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Pf...
Sri Lanka bombings: Gun battle as police step up raids
Officers face gunfire and an explosion as they search for suspects linked to Sunday's deadly bombings. from BBC News - World https://b...
Nigeria gunmen kidnap Shell workers and kill police guards
Two senior employees of the oil giant were kidnapped in an ambush in the Delta region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L3Eprj
Can China's plane-maker take on Boeing and Airbus?
Chinese-made planes have attracted criticism, but the crisis facing Boeing could spur interest. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IKWS...
Sudan's bold challenge to authoritarianism
What is unfolding in Sudan has the potential to shape an epoch on the continent of Africa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VpKQsL
Edge of the Knife: The film in a language only 20 people speak
How the film Edge of the Knife could help save Haida, an indigenous language on Canada's west coast. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Japan emperor: The mysterious Imperial Treasures
Three artefacts rich in myth and shrouded in secrecy will be central to the new emperor's coronation. from BBC News - World https://bb...
Week in pictures: 20-26 April 2019
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GFgPeR
'African parents don’t see creative jobs as a career'
Paige is a make-up artist from South London, but her mum was less than pleased at her career choice. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
What can't you name your baby?
With the arrival of another royal baby due in the UK, Reality Check takes a look at baby naming rules around the world from BBC News - Wor...
Meet the young activists shaking up South Africa
The #FeesMustFall campaign created a new generation of political activists. But nearly four years later, how will they affect South Africa’s...
Afghanistan war: This is the human cost
Tens of thousands of Afghan soldiers have been killed and injured in the past four years. This is their story. from BBC News - World https...
Sri Lanka attacks: The street fighting back with peace
A small lane where families have been devastated by the Easter Sunday bombings is determined to keep the peace. from BBC News - World http...
American tourist Kimberly Endicott recounts Ugandan safari kidnapping
Kimberly Endicott and her driver were held hostage for five days after they were abducted at gunpoint. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Cyprus reels as police hunt for victims of suspected serial killer
A man confesses to killing seven women and girls on a island where crime rates are low. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vmw1Iz
Can you crack the CIA's first Instagram post?
The CIA has opened its Instagram account with a picture full of hidden messages - can you spot them? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
North Koreans discuss Kim Jong-un's trip to Russia
North Korean workers and officials speak to state TV about Kim Jong-un's trip to Russia to meet President Putin. from BBC News - World...
Sri Lanka bombings: PM Wickremesinghe says he was 'out of the loop'
Ranil Wickremesinghe tells the BBC he is not accountable for the Easter Sunday security failings. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W7...
Measles outbreak: Trump tells Americans to 'get their shots'
The US president tells Americans to "get their shots" as measles cases reach a near two-decade high. from BBC News - World https...
Russian agent jailed for targeting NRA
Maria Butina tells court her parents discovered her arrest on the morning news in a Siberian village. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Venezuelan migrants missing in shipwreck off Trinidad and Tobago
At least 21 people have disappeared after their boat capsized on its way to Trinidad and Tobago. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XQ2...
London Marathon: How do you reduce the environmental impact?
The London race aims to reduce waste with paper cups, fewer drinks and even edible seaweed energy capsules. from BBC News - World https://...
British Korea War veteran remembers injured child
Keith Leese hopes to discover what happened to an injured child he helped during the Korean War. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UGx...
Cyclone Kenneth lashes northern Mozambique
The storm, which made landfall on Thursday, is downgraded after winds weakened, but heavy rainfall is expected. from BBC News - World http...
Loose manhole scuppers F1 practice
Azerbaijan GP first practice is cancelled after a Williams is damaged on a loose manhole cover and the rescue lorry hits a bridge. from BB...
Emiliano Sala's father dies three months after son is killed
Emiliano Sala's father suffered a heart attack at his home in Argentina in the early hours. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IKb2...
Anita Hill says she wants 'real accountability' from Joe Biden
Joe Biden chaired a notorious 1991 hearing where Anita Hill spoke about her alleged harassment. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UK30...
WW2 lost 'clickers' sought for 75th D-Day anniversary
The clickers were used by WW2 paratroopers dropped behind enemy lines to detect allies in the dark. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Iran TV pulls game shows amid religious gambling row
The equivalent of Who Wants to be a Millionaire is pulled after clerics criticise cash prizes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IH7C9D
Real Housewives star Teresa Giudice asks Trump for deportation help
The family of Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice want the president to intervene. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vn4...
Tenerife cave: Assault on mother and son 'well-planned'
Spanish police hold a German man suspected of premeditated murder in a remote cave. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L3utOv
All the references in Taylor Swift's Me!
We went on a hunt for all the easter eggs in the star's candy-coloured new video. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UVnQ5n
The refugee families caught up in a war zone in Libya
Migrants and refugees trying to get to Europe are trapped on the front line in Libya. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GzJHFv
SAS pilot walkout leaves thousands stranded
The airline cancels 673 flights affecting more than 72,000 passengers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PyoBLW
World is angry and stressed, Gallup report says
Levels of anger, worry and stress are on the rise across the globe, a new survey finds. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2voK40q
Anna Delvey: The trial of New York's fake heiress
A woman who pretended to be a wealthy heiress to swindle high society New York is convicted of multiple charges. from BBC News - World htt...
Xi Jinping vows transparency over Belt and Road
China's massive infrastructure programme has been criticised for saddling recipient countries with debt. from BBC News - World https:/...
Sri Lanka bombings ringleader died in hotel attack, president says
An Islamist preacher said to have planned Sunday's bombings died in one of the attacks, Sri Lanka's president says. from BBC News ...
Tourist wins Australia defamation case
Sam Oliver sued a TV network after being cleared of assaulting Australia's ex-Rugby Sevens captain. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
Who is the Russian gun activist due for sentencing?
Maria Butina, who has ties to a Russian banker, has pleaded guilty in a plea deal. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Dzacu7
US woman wrongly identified as Sri Lanka attack suspect
Sri Lankan police wrongly used a picture of Amara Majeed, an activist who fights Muslim stereotypes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Royal baby: What do we know?
With Meghan and Harry's baby potentially imminent, here's what we know so far. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2voBejo
Bolsonaro: Brazil must not become 'gay tourism paradise'
The Brazilian president has been criticised in the past for his public statements on homosexuality. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
North Korea summit: Kim accuses US of 'bad faith'
Kim Jong-un said peace on the Korean peninsula would depend entirely on Washington's future attitude. from BBC News - World https://bb...
Surrogacy: Are babies at risk because of a lack of rules?
Surrogacy has boomed recently, but there are concerns a lack of international rules puts babies at risk. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
What we've learnt about Africa, freedom and security
Research suggests many Africans are willing to give up their freedom if it means they get more security. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Sri Lankans in Christchurch mourn after recent attacks
The Easter Sunday bomb attacks hold a special significance for the Sri Lankan residents of Christchurch. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Japan emperor: Why a woman can't take the throne
The abdication of Emperor Akihito has reignited debate on Japan's male-only succession rule. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GFl...
The squirrels being raised among kittens in Crimea
When a Crimean petting zoo was given four orphaned squirrels, it decided to raise them alongside kittens. from BBC News - World https://bb...
US judge charged with aiding undocumented immigrant in escape
A US judge and a court officer are accused of assisting an undocumented immigrant in evading arrest. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Sudan crisis: 'Million-strong march' for civilian rule
Thousands have gathered in Khartoum despite resignations from Sudan's ruling military council. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2D...
Europe and nationalism: A country-by-country guide
Ahead of the May European elections, a country-by-country guide to the advance of nationalist parties. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Cyprus: Man confesses to killing seven women and girls
An army officer confesses to killing seven women and girls with a body discovered on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GFcWrI
Sri Lanka attacks: 'They gave me a hug the night before'
The surviving family of siblings who were killed in Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday attack have paid tribute to the teenagers. from BBC News...
How the US military's opium war in Afghanistan was lost
The US has spent $1.5m a day fighting the opium war in Afghanistan. Why is business still booming? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X...
Macron announces 'fairer, more humane' reforms in response to yellow vests
France's president responds to five months of weekly protests against economic inequality. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IHAjmO
North Korea 'demanded $2m for care of Otto Warmbier'
North Korea reportedly billed the US $2m for the hospital care of detained US student Otto Warmbier. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Handsome Her: Australian vegan café to close after ‘man tax’ furore
The owners of an Australian cafe say they are closing after becoming the "punching bag of the internet". from BBC News - World h...
Pentagon chief cleared of favouring Boeing
Acting defence secretary Patrick Shanahan is cleared of trying to promote his former employer. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DJRy2P
Sri Lanka toll revised down by 'about 100'
Sri Lanka revises down death toll from Sunday's blasts by more than 100, to "about 253", health ministry says from BBC News ...
Thousands of emperor penguin chicks drown
After severe weather in 2016 a large penguin colony at the Brunt ice shelf in Antarctica never recovered. from BBC News - World https://bb...
'Always be kind' says man who invited widow to his table
Praise pours in for a diner who invited an elderly woman sitting alone to eat with his friends. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PwsF...
Sister of Sri Lanka attacks 'ringleader' Zahran Hashim condemns attacks
Zahran Hashim founded a mosque and is accused of leading the group of bombers who killed more than 350 people. from BBC News - World https...
Cyclone Kenneth: East Africa residents brace for deadly storm
An intense tropical cyclone system is expected to bring hurricane-strength winds and heavy rain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZBc...
Unseen Clockwork Orange 'sequel' by Anthony Burgess unearthed
An unfinished follow-up to Anthony Burgess's Clockwork Orange novel is unearthed in his archive. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
US Uber drivers plan 12-hour shutdown over pay and conditions
The drivers' protest coincides with the ride-hailing firm's debut on the stock market. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UEmsyT
James Bond 25: Rami Malek joins cast and Phoebe Waller-Bridge to co-write
The Oscar winner is confirmed for the 25th James Bond film, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge will co-write. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
IS conflict: Coalition strikes on Raqqa 'killed 1,600 civilians'
The US-led coalition must end its denial over the death toll, Amnesty International and Airwars say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Brazil's indigenous people: 'We fight for the right to exist'
Indigenous people protest in Brazil's capital against the policies of far-right President Bolsonaro. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Muslim woman's picture with anti-Islam protesters goes viral
Shaymaa Ismaa’eel says she posed with anti-Islam protesters to 'combat their hate with a smile'. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
US election 2020: Joe Biden launches presidential bid
The former vice-president becomes the 20th candidate for the Democratic nomination. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XMn4Vn
Sri Lanka attacks: Sister of 'ringleader' deplores attack
Zahran Hashim, a radical preacher, is accused of being behind bombings that killed more than 350 people. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Coptic monks in Egypt sentenced to death for killing bishop
Two defrocked Coptic Christian monks carried out the murder in an Egyptian monastery in 2018. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KYwwmN
Tenerife cave: Son leads police to bodies of mother and brother
The bodies of a German woman and another son were found, and the boys' father has been arrested. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Top Sudan generals offer to quit as protests continue
It is seen as a small victory for the protest movement who want a new civilian government. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DzJcdK
Yaba: The cheap synthetic drug convulsing a nation
Yaba, a mix of methamphetamine and caffeine, is wreaking havoc in Bangladesh, and hundreds of people have died in "crossfire" inci...
Australia's Daily Telegraph prints rival's pages by mistake
Australia's Daily Telegraph apologises after Sydney Morning Herald pages appear in its Thursday edition. from BBC News - World https:/...
Antarctica: Thousands of emperor penguin chicks wiped out
The second largest emperor penguin colony in Antarctica disappears, satellite images show. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Psivws
Deforestation: Tropical tree losses persist at high levels
Forests in tropical regions are disappearing at the rate of 30 football fields a minute, say researchers. from BBC News - World https://bb...
Ghosn: Tokyo court grants $4.5m bail to former Nissan boss
Carlos Ghosn, who faces financial misconduct charges in Japan, is set be released from custody on bail. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
South Africa's first free elections after Apartheid
After Apartheid ended all South Africans regardless of race were finally able to vote for the first time in 1994. Organising the elections w...
Christchurch attack: Prince William to meet survivors
The Duke of Cambridge's tour begins with a memorial service for veterans on Anzac Day in New Zealand. from BBC News - World https://bb...
UN: More civilians killed by Afghan forces than Taliban
The agency says, for first time, Afghan and international forces killed the most civilians this year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
The secret world of Russia's North Korean workers
North Korean migrants working in Russia are facing uncertainty due to UN sanctions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IQQ5e6
What's behind the rise of anti-abortion 'heartbeat bills'?
What's behind the surge in the anti-abortion movement and what exactly is a heartbeat bill? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IVNa...
How fake news from Sudan’s regime backfired
Omar al-Bashir’s regime tried to smear protesters with fake confession videos. It didn’t work. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GvikfQ
Notre-Dame fire: Has too much money been given to rebuild it?
An early estimate suggests that donations to the iconic cathedral now far surpass the cost of repairs. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Can India’s political prince unseat the PM?
Rahul Gandhi has energised a struggling party and has been increasingly setting the agenda. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GEyZi0
The deadly disease wiping out Chinese pigs
Global pork prices could rise sharply as African swine fever decimates China's pig population. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W...
Kim Jong-un to meet Vladimir Putin for Vladivostok summit
The North Korean leader will meet Vladimir Putin for the first time on an island in Russia's far east. from BBC News - World https://b...
Millions of children miss measles jab
Globally, 169 million children were not given a first dose of measles vaccine between 2010 and 2017. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
How an anxious teen and an ex-YouTuber made an indie box office hit
How an ex-YouTube star created a US box office smash about teen life. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GFf0A4
Tesla reports $702m quarterly loss
The US electric car and battery maker said it would return to profit in the third quarter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gyo7RF
Charity 'Sunshine' Tillemann-Dick: Opera singer with transplanted lungs dies
The 35-year-old singer performed her soprano across the world despite two double-lung transplants. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W...
Facebook sets aside $3bn for privacy probe
The social media giant said sales for the first three months of the year leapt 26% to $15.08bn from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gv25PU
Joe Biden: Third time lucky in 2020 US president election?
The former US vice-president is set to announce that he's running for the White House - again. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V...
Pennsylvania woman killed in meat grinder accident
The woman was standing on a nearby set of stairs before she fell or was pulled in, officials say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gt...
Russia offers passports to people in eastern Ukraine territories
The move is considered a challenge to incoming president Volodymyr Zelensky. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UTU01f
Sri Lanka attacks: Government admits 'major intelligence lapse'
An official says the government must answer for its failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X...
Migrant boy, 3, found crying and alone on US border
US Border Patrol says the three-year-old boy had his name and a phone number written on his shoes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2v...
James Byrd Jr: Killer to be executed for notorious hate crime
A white supremacist faces lethal injection for the murder of James Byrd Jr, which changed America. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2D...
Syria war: Unexplained blast kills 15 in rebel-held Idlib
Three buildings in Jisr al-Shughour were destroyed by the explosion, the cause of which was not known. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Syrian film aims to cut capital city's divorce rate
Courts in Damascus will try reduce divorce rates by playing couples a film about separation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Guk7lg
Europe wildfires: Norway police evacuate hundreds in Sokndal
Experts say the rate of forest fires in Europe is "way above the average". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VrqM96
Huawei row: UK to let Chinese firm help build 5G network
The US wants its intelligence allies, including the UK, to exclude the Chinese telecoms giant. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZxWeSi
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrives in Vladivostok ahead of Putin summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrives in Vladivostok ahead of Thursday's talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. from BBC News ...
Migrant caravan: Mexico detains hundreds in raid
The immigration raid targeted a group of 3,000 Central Americans who are trying to reach the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UBG...
WW2 bomb blown up in Germany after evacuation
Some 4,500 people in Regensburg had to leave their homes overnight after a 250kg bomb was unearthed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Iran oil waivers: Is it about to become more expensive to fill my car?
What US sanctions on Iran's oil industry might mean for you - and why they matter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XIvvAZ
Japan sterilisation law victims get compensation and apology
Under an earlier eugenics law, thousands were forcibly operated upon so they couldn't have children. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Benny Tai: Hong Kong jailed activist to 'come back stronger'
Hong Kong activist Benny Tai says he will come back stronger after being jailed over the 2014 protests. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
South Africa floods: Death toll after heavy rains rises to 51
Officials fear the death toll in the port city of Durban may rise further after heavy rains. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W6cc4i
Egypt president could rule until 2030 as constitutional changes backed
Almost 90% of voters endorsed the amendments that could see President Sisi stay in power until 2030. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Sri Lanka attacks: Bomber 'studied in UK and Australia'
Further details emerge of the attackers behind the Easter Sunday bombings that killed 359 people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UP...
Trump tax return deadline missed again
The White House refuses a request from Congress, raising the prospect of a lengthy legal battle. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XJT...
Hong Kong 'Umbrella' protesters sentenced to jail terms
A court sentenced two of the leaders of 2014 pro-democracy demonstrations to 16 months in jail. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Pq6j...
Netherlands 'hosts most child sex abuse images'
About half of such images reported to the Internet Watch Foundation in 2018 were hosted in the Netherlands. from BBC News - World https://...
Google Wing drones approved for US home deliveries
Drone home delivery company Wing will start deliveries in rural Virginia "within months". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Jacinda Ardern leads effort to curb online extremism
New Zealand and France will host a summit aimed at curbing the use of social media to promote terrorism. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Sri Lanka attacks: Government vows to overhaul state security
The government says IS may be behind the attacks but that threat reports had not been shared. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZmGdi6
Donald Trump meets Twitter's Jack Dorsey at White House
Twitter says CEO Jack Dorsey spoke with the president about "the health of public conversation". from BBC News - World https://b...
Jailed French executive who felt force of US bribery law
The jail ordeal of ex-Alstom executive Frédéric Pierucci is a warning for firms with a history of corruption. from BBC News - World https:...
Why is a 2,500-year-old epic dominating polls in modern India?
The Ramayana, a 2,500-year-old mythological epic has been brought to the fore of the world's largest election from BBC News - World ht...
Cuba's government mocked by stampede of ostrich memes
A revolutionary hero's suggestion that Cuba's food shortages could be resolved by eating ostrich is ridiculed online. from BBC New...
Who are the US militia at the Mexico border?
What's the movement behind the groups of armed US civilians patrolling the US-Mexico border? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vkm...
Sudan protests: The women driving change
Sudanese protest icon Alaa Salah tells the BBC of her unexpected fame after demonstrating against the country’s former leader. from BBC Ne...
South Korea's 'yoghurt ladies' delivering friendship
Thousands of motorised fridges are driven around South Korea, providing yoghurt and companionship for isolated people. from BBC News - Wor...
How Russia wants to control the internet
Critics say the Russian government's latest controversial cyber laws are a form of censorship. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2U...
Kim Jong-un heads to Russia for Vladimir Putin summit
Mr Kim is to have his first-ever meeting with President Putin near the Russian city of Vladivostok. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Nasa lander 'detects first Marsquake'
It is the first seismic signal ever detected on the surface of a body other than Earth and its Moon. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
United States dilutes UN rape-in-war resolution
References to sexual and reproductive health were removed over US opposition to abortion. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GCtCjv
Christian Schilcher: Deputy mayor resigns over poem
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said his resignation was the only "logical outcome". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IMw6NQ
I will name a Golan town after Trump, says Israel's Netanyahu
The move is to honour the US president for recognising Israeli sovereignty over the territory. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VoPUgT
Rodrigo Duterte: Philippines not a 'dump site' for Canadian waste
The Philippine president chastises Canada for failing to repatriate waste sent to his country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UTT2BW
Myanmar landslide buries at least 50 jade miners
The workers were sleeping as they were struck by what police have described as a "mud lake". from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Sri Lanka attacks: Volunteers' small acts of kindness for mourners
Volunteers provide water, food and support to those mourning the bombing in Negombo, Sri Lanka. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ICzv...
Saudi Arabia executes 37 for terrorism
One of the men killed was crucified following his execution, an official statement says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PsX9ir
Etihad Airways: Is plastic-free flying the future?
Etihad Airways has completed the first long-haul flight while replacing 95 single-use plastic items. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Google 'retaliating against harassment protest organisers'
Organisers of walkouts in protest at Google's treatment of women say they are facing backlash at work. from BBC News - World https://b...
Sri Lanka attacks: IS 'may be linked', government says
The Sri Lankan prime minister says the people responsible may be linked to the militant group. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vj7nJa
Turkish taxi driver's gesture warms Swedish hearts
The taxi driver in Sweden lent his credit card for three days to a customer who forgot his wallet. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2v...
Sudan army chief says soldiers 'will not attack protesters'
The head of the military council tells the BBC force will not be used against protesting civilians. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
US 'border militia training to assassinate Obama' - FBI
A border militia group's leader is accused of training members to eliminate political figures. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Z...
Airline to act after ice cream thefts
Mini tubs of Haagen-Dazs, champagne and cutlery are going missing from the airline's planes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IY1...
Sri Lanka attacks: CCTV shows suspected Sri Lanka church bomber
A man with a large backpack can be seen walking into St Sebastian's church just before a device is detonated. from BBC News - World ht...
UAE woman wakes up after 27 years in a coma
Munira Abdulla, from the United Arab Emirates, had been unconscious since 1991 after a car crash. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Dt...
Notre-Dame fire: Rain threatens France's damaged cathedral
A week after the cathedral was engulfed in flames, protective layers are being put in place. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PqGwE6
French ex-PM Fillon and British wife face 'fake jobs' trial
Judges say ex-presidential favourite François Fillon should stand trial over 'fake jobs' allegations. from BBC News - World https:...
Nigerian 'children killed' after car hits Easter parade in Gombe
The driver reportedly ploughed into the procession because it was blocking the road in northern Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Bolivia crash: Bus plunges into ravine killing 25
The bus was trying to overtake a lorry on a narrow road when it crashed and went over the cliff. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W0m...
Roman Polanski sues Oscars Academy after 2018 expulsion
The director admitted unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977 and was expelled from the Academy last year. from BBC News - World http...
Tesla's Elon Musk expects 'robotaxis' to start in US next year
The electric carmaker entrepreneur makes a new promise on driverless vehicles. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XyCrR9
Prince unfinished memoir set for release in 2019
The musician started work on his autobiography shortly before his death three years ago. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IEZmH0
Climate change activist Greta Thunberg: 'Listen to climate scientists'
Teenage activist Greta Thunberg has an uncompromising message on climate change. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L6bume
Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg dies aged 98
The Grand Duke, who abdicated in 2000, oversaw the duchy's transformation into a financial centre. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Donald Trump 'set for June state visit to UK'
Buckingham Palace is expected to announce on Tuesday that the US president will visit in early June. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Shah Rukh Khan urges fans to vote in a new music video
The Bollywood star says he is responding to PM Modi's request that he "creatively" encourage voting. from BBC News - World h...
Lyra McKee killing: 'New IRA admits responsibility'
The group offered "full and sincere apologies" to the journalist's family and friends, the Irish News reports. from BBC News...
Sri Lanka attacks: Funerals under way on day of mourning
The death toll from Sunday's bomb blasts rises to 310 and a state of emergency is in effect. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gre...
SS Iron Crown: WW2 shipwreck found off Australia
The SS Iron Crown was sunk by a Japanese submarine in 1942, killing 38 sailors. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IQ0Ihp
Disposable nappy recycling: How soiled nappies can be reused
Each year billions end up in landfill, but the world's largest nappy production company is now backing a scheme to recover the plastic a...
Myanmar top court rejects Reuters journalists' appeal
Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo have their seven year sentences upheld by the country's Supreme Court. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G...
Sri Lanka attacks: Family attends funeral
Speaking at his wife's funeral, Lewis Allen recalls the moment he learnt she had died in the Sri Lanka attacks. from BBC News - World ...
Could a computer ever rival Rembrandt or Beethoven?
Music, films and works of art are increasingly made using AI. But can machines ever be truly creative? from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
My lifelong obsession with 'resurrecting' classic cars
Vehicle restorer Charles Palmer on his long-held fascination with bringing classic cars back to life. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
African women on the shame of hair loss
It is a topic shrouded in shame, but traction alopecia may affect one-third of women of African descent. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Pedro Sánchez: Spain's accidental PM on a roll
Unlikely events propelled a struggling politician to Spain's top job - and the top of the polls. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Kim-Putin: North Korean and Russian leaders 'to meet for first time'
There'll be a lot of history and potential behind the North Korean leader's first Russian visit. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Innovative child malaria vaccine to be tested in Malawi
The treatment, developed over 30 years, is the first to give partial protection to children, WHO says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
India election 2019: Rahul Gandhi faces crucial ballot in Wayanad
Tuesday sees India's opposition leader contest a seat in the south for the first time. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VhnnJZ
Supreme Court to hear LGBT workplace discrimination cases
The court will determine if job discrimination laws apply to sexual orientation or gender identity. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Outcry sparked by 'deeply racist' rat poem in Austria
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says the poem, which compares migrants to rats, is "abominable". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Sri Lanka attacks: Authorities face scrutiny over advance warnings
Reports there were warnings of possible attacks throws the spotlight on the country's leadership. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Herman Cain withdraws bid for Federal Reserve seat
President Trump tweeted that he would respect Mr Cain's wishes and not pursue the nomination. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IQ...
Samsung Galaxy Fold: Broken screens delay launch
Samsung delays the release of its Galaxy Fold smartphones after reviewers report broken screens. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UsJ...
Church a symbol of hope
St Anthony's, the site of one of Sri Lanka's deadliest Easter bombings, is more than a place of worship. from BBC News - World htt...
Baby squirrels saved after tree holding nest is cut down
Vets in Poland say two of them had been attacked by a dog before they were found. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IPaTCO
What we know
Some 300 people have been killed in the worst violence Sri Lanka has seen in a decade. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Uwzz5j
Philippines earthquake: Five deaths reported on Luzon
The magnitude 6.1 earthquake leaves a trail of destruction in its wake. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IyrMT9
Sri Lanka: Bomb explodes as police try to defuse it
The blast took place near St Anthony's Shrine, one of several sites attacked in bombings on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
Australian father and son lifesavers drown in tourist rescue bid
Ross and Andrew Powell had been trying to save a tourist off Australia's southern coast. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XA5T98
Violent protests erupt at Georgia's Pankisi Gorge
Residents in Pankisi in north-eastern Georgia pelt police with rocks over plans for a new power plant. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
US to end sanctions waivers for major Iranian oil importers
China, India, Japan, South Korea and Turkey will no longer be exempt from economic penalties. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W0PpGL
Polish Judas ritual 'anti-Semitic' - Jewish congress
An effigy beaten by children in a Polish town has stereotypical Jewish features. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZpOvG1
Algeria protests: Police 'detain top businessmen'
Five wealthy tycoons are being held in connection with a corruption investigation, state TV says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IT...
An alternative way to capture childhood on your phone
A simple, but evocative, way to record your children's development without using a camera. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IHAC05
Thai cave rescue: Two divers return to where boys were saved
Richard Harris and Craig Challen were two of the divers who came to the rescue of the Wild Boars soccer team in Thailand. from BBC News - ...
Game of Thrones: Amazon error as second episode is uploaded early
German customers were able to view the second episode of the current series six hours early. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IPp6jo
Who are the victims?
The victims include a celebrity chef and staff members at the Cinnamon Grand hotel. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PoWizl
Three of tycoon's children killed
Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen and his family were visiting Sri Lanka, where three of his four children died. from BBC News - Wor...
Bahrain's king reinstates citizenship of 551 tried in courts
Some 900 people have reportedly lost their citizenship since 2012, leaving most effectively stateless. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
TED 2019: How to kill a zombie rumour and fix Facebook
How to fix a "broken internet" has been a central question at TED 2019. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vhK2HE
Sri Lanka attacks: 'International network' linked to deadly bombings
Suicide bomb attacks on churches and hotels on Easter Sunday left 290 dead and hundreds injured. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Pol...
Sri Lanka attacks: 'My heart shattered when I saw the bodies'
Eyewitnesses of the bombing of Sri Lanka's St Anthony's Shrine have described horrific scenes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Gorillas pose for selfie with DR Congo anti-poaching unit
They were trying to imitate the rangers who raised them, a park official said. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GCZrZL
No street name? Simply draw your address
With few street names in The Gambia, people have to get creative about giving directions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UOamYZ
Carlos Ghosn: Former Nissan boss hit with fresh charge
Carlos Ghosn, who denies any wrongdoing, now faces four charges in Japan over misconduct allegations. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Top climbers die in Canadian avalanche
The group had been missing since last Wednesday whilst climbing Howse Peake in Banff National Park. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Tesla says investigating car explosion in Shanghai
A video circulating on Chinese social media appears to show a parked Tesla car erupting into flames. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Why the US-China rivalry will not end with a trade deal
As the US and China edge closer to a trade deal, analysts expect a new battle in the technology sector. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
Colombia landslide: At least 14 killed and five injured
The disaster in the south-western region of Cauca follows days of torrential rain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2INfCoK
Zimbabwean Manners Mukuwiri recycles rubbish into art
Artist Manners Mukuwiri makes sculptures from rubbish he finds on the street. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Pk6g55
Morocco protests: Thousands demand release of activists
It come weeks after jail sentences were upheld for political activists who organised demonstrations. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Sri Lanka attacks: County under curfew after bomb attacks kill 200
More than 200 people were killed in eight bomb blasts targeting churches and hotels. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GoD7Bt
Ukraine election: Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky wins
Volodymyr Zelensky has won Ukraine's presidential election, according to exit polls. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Dpvb2d
Columbine survivors mark twentieth anniversary of massacre
Two teenagers shot 12 students and a teacher in one of America's worst school shootings. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DozNpj
Comedian 'wins Ukrainian presidency'
Ukrainian comedian Volodymyr Zelensky elected president with more than 70% support, exit polls suggest from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Turkish opposition leader attacked at soldier’s funeral
CHP's leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu was set upon by protesters at a soldier's funeral in Ankara. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Sudan crisis: Protesters gather for announcement of civilian council
Thousands await the unveiling of a new civilian council - and the response of the military. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vc41rh
Sri Lanka explosions: Churches and hotels targeted
More than 200 people have been killed and hundreds injured, after several blasts in Colombo, police say. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Bill Clinton: 'Columbine has a special place in my heart'
Former US president Bill Clinton speaks by video link at a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre. fr...
SpaceX capsule suffers 'anomaly' during tests in Florida
There are plans to launch a manned mission to the International Space Station later this year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V82yAX
Blasts reported at churches in Sri Lanka
Explosions have been reported at two churches in Sri Lanka as Christians celebrate Easter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XyAzrz
In pictures: Easter celebrated around the world
Christians gather to celebrate Easter when they believe Jesus Christ returned from the dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Xua6LK
Ukraine election: Voters to choose between comedian and president
Television comedian Volodymyr Zelensky is favourite at the polls against incumbent Petro Poroshenko. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
US arrests 'member of border militia' in New Mexico
The arrest comes days after a video emerged of armed men detaining migrants in the desert. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VVzMk9
From a poo museum to new year celebrations
Here are some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gj3cSo
'People think we're hillbillies - we're not'
What do Americans think of people in other states? We asked people in West Virginia what's said about them. from BBC News - World http...
ENA: The elite French school that trains presidents
ENA is a finishing school for French leaders - but its days of elitism may be numbered. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VSESh2
"I'm either too black or not black enough": One teenager's experience
This is what it means to be black: one African-American teenager's experience, in her own words. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
'I'm the father to 110 huskies.'
Audun lived a normal city life. But fed up with being annoyed all the time, he moved to the Arctic with his wife and bought some dogs. fro...
The special flavour of rock’n’roll Beijing
The indie bands of the Chinese capital, Beijing, have their own raw, distinctive sound, says the BBC's Stephen McDonell. from BBC News...
How much of Europe does China own?
The EU wants to screen foreign investment as concerns grow about China's role. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DnkKMC
Libya crisis: Clashes erupt south of capital Tripoli
The UN-backed government says it launched a counter-offensive against Gen Khalifa Haftar's forces. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Agent Orange: US to clean up toxic Vietnam War air base
The operation, unveiled more than four decades after the end of the Vietnam War, will cost $183m. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ve...
Ukraine: Candidates clash ahead of presidential poll
Ukraine's rival presidential candidates hold a long-awaited head-to-head televised debate. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vdpLmz
Syria war: Kosovo brings back 110 citizens including jihadists
More than 100 Kosovans, including mothers, children and several suspected IS fighters, are flown home. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Sudan crisis: Cash hoard found at al-Bashir's home
Money in several currencies was found during a search of Omar al-Bashir's residence, reports say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Yellow vest protests: Paris police fear tear gas at demonstrators
Police in the French capital fire tear gas as a number of motorbikes are set on fire by protesters. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Syria war: IS 'kills 35' government troops in desert attacks
Reports say dozens of troops loyal to the government have been killed by militants since Thursday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2v...
Notre-Dame fire: How gamers are getting 'inside' the cathedral
Players return to a 2014 video game to visit a digital version of the cathedral, untouched by fire. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
India cricket pair fined for sexist comments
India players KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya are fined for "sexist, disrespectful and racist" comments made on a television chat show....
Blind Japanese sailor completes non-stop Pacific voyage
Mitsuhiro Iwamoto, 52, is said to be the first visually impaired person to make the 8,700-mile trip. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Ku Klux Klan killing: Wife admits murder of Missouri leader
Malissa Ancona is sentenced to life in jail for shooting her husband, Frank, in Missouri. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IxD89F
Nxivm: Seagram heiress Clare Bronfman pleads guilty in 'sex cult' case
Clare Bronfman, in line to the Seagram alcohol fortune, was "truly remorseful" for her role in Nxivm. from BBC News - World http...
India chief justice accused of sexual harassment
An ex-employee, 35, alleges two cases of sexual misconduct, which Ranjan Gogoi "totally denies". from BBC News - World https://b...
Ministry building under attack in Kabul
Explosion and gunfire heard in Afghan capital Kabul as ministry of information HQ comes under attack from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Naomi Campbell hit by fashion racism in Asian country
The British supermodel says she was told a photo campaign would not be used because of the "colour of [her] skin". from BBC News...
Bees living on Notre-Dame cathedral roof survive blaze
The French cathedral's beekeeper says they would only have got "drunk" on smoke from the fire. from BBC News - World https:/...
Egypt referendum: Opposition fear return to Mubarak era
Rights groups fear the referendum, which was organised in just a few days, won't be free or fair. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Two teen girls arrested for 'plotting nine murders' in Florida
The two 14-year-olds allegedly planned to burn and bury their victims' bodies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DozHhk
US marine 'arrested over N Korea embassy raid in Madrid'
Christopher Ahn is the first person to be arrested over the incident, reports say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XwsIeb
Bosnia in spat with Croatia over 'arms in mosques'
A murky dispute between Balkan neighbours resembles the plot of a TV spy thriller. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PjASUg
Arinze Stanley: 'Patience is the key to my art'
Nigerian Arinze Stanley Egbengwu creates hyper-realistic pictures that look like photographs. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IJJTVe
Notre-Dame fire: Eight centuries of turbulent history
Henri Astier explains why Notre-Dame's turbulent 850-year history proves its power for renewal. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Inside Sudan's post-Bashir protests
Released Sudan activists describe being arrested and detained as protests continue in Khartoum. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Dn7S...
Inside Afghanistan's TV station for women
Zan TV is Afghnaistan's only television channel just for women. What will happen to them if the Taliban return to power? from BBC News...
India election 2019: The man who has lost 24 times but won't give up
Vijayprakash Kondekar, 73, is still hoping that he will one day be elected to India's parliament. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Libya crisis: Trump speaks to insurgent General Haftar
Mr Trump's call suggests he endorses General Haftar, unlike some of his allies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vbuo0m
Ex-Peru president's daughter reads suicide note at funeral
A suicide note left by the ex-Peru president stated that he did not want to suffer "injustices" from BBC News - World https://bb...
Turpin captivity case: Children forgive parents for torture
The Turpin children tell the court they still love their parents despite their years of cruelty. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DoU...
Ukraine comic v oligarch presidential election debate begins
Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky and President Petro Poroshenko meet on stage in Kiev's Olympic stadium. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
Hurricane Michael upgraded to Category Five storm
October's Hurricane Michael was the strongest to strike the US since 1992, new analysis shows. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I...
Good Friday marked around the world
Processions have taken place in France, Jerusalem, India and Kenya. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Iv0g96
Militia detains migrants at gunpoint along the US-Mexico border
Video on Facebook shows the armed right-wing vigilantes stopping migrants in the New Mexico desert. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Sudan protesters 'to name transitional government'
The transitional authority would replace the military junta which toppled President Bashir last week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Turkey arrests suspected UAE spies in Istanbul
Turkey is investigating links between the suspected spies and the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2v9bS90
Mueller report: Subpoena issued for unredacted version
Democrat Jerry Nadler says the redacted version "leaves most of Congress in the dark". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2v99...
Snakes force Liberian President George Weah from office
President George Weah is working from home after two black snakes were found in his office building. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Leica China video sparks backlash over Tiananmen Square image
People in China have called for a boycott of the brand following the release of the video. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gu5dwy
Saudi sisters in Georgia: 'We were treated like slaves'
The latest Saudi women to flee the kingdom travelled to Georgia, where they appealed for help online. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
South Africa hit by deadly Easter church collapse
At least 13 worshippers are killed when a wall collapses at the start of an Easter service. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Xo43ID
National Enquirer sold to US magazine distributor
The tabloid has been embroiled in recent high-profile scandals involving Donald Trump and Jeff Bezos. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
China bans three marathon cheat runners for life
The country does not want to give itself a bad name in a sport which is rapidly gaining popularity. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
India voter 'chops off finger' after voting for wrong party
The Indian man cut off his finger after he realised he had voted for the "wrong" party by mistake. from BBC News - World https:/...
Homeless Australian man reunited with lost rat pet
Lucy the rat went missing in downtown Sydney, sparking a social media search and emotional reunion. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Mali violence: PM and entire government resigns
The government has been under pressure after a massacre of herders in the centre of the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Xnr...
Mueller report: Democrats keep pressure on Trump over Russia
The long-awaited report clears President Trump of collusion but his opponents keep the heat up. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Is8N...
Australia dingo attack: Father saves toddler from wild dog
The boy had been sleeping inside a campervan when a dingo came and dragged him away. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ivp5kZ
'How the Columbine school shooting changed my life'
Twenty years on from the school shooting that shocked the US, those who survived are still deeply impacted. from BBC News - World https://...
Male synchronised swimmer fighting for gender equality
Could we see mixed synchronised swimming at the Olympics? Russian Aleksandr Maltsev is fighting for gender equality in the sport. from BBC...
India election 2019: The debunked fake news that keeps coming back
Reality Check looks at misinformation that continues to be shared even when it's wrong. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gk4bC0
Ukraine election: What a TV box set may tell us about the future
The likely winner of Sunday's presidential election once played the Ukrainian president in a TV show. from BBC News - World https://bb...
Bangka Island: The WW2 massacre and a 'truth too awful to speak'
Twenty-one Australian nurses died at Bangka Island, but a historian says there's more to the story. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
Jung lovers: BTS delve into psychology on their album, Map Of The Soul
The Swiss psychologist's theories of ego, persona and the psyche underpin the band's latest lyrics. from BBC News - World https://...
Why India sees sex on false promise of marriage as rape
India's top court has ruled that consensual sex can be rape if a man breaches his promise to marry. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
The Mueller report - in 60 seconds
Don't have time to read 448 pages? We challenged the BBC's Jane O'Brien to summarise it for you. from BBC News - World https:/...
Libya crisis: PM Fayez al-Serraj condemns ‘silence’ of allies
Fayez al-Serraj, whose troops face an insurgency, feels "abandoned" by his international allies. from BBC News - World https://b...
Canada avalanche: Three professional climbers believed killed in Rockies
The three, from the US and Europe, are believed to have died scaling a mountain in the Rockies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gn2N...
Sudan protesters need ‘united front’ in military talks
Sudanese protest groups require unity to secure civilian rule, the BBC's Alastair Leithead says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Robot news presenter causes a stir on Russian TV
The humanoid, named Alex, causes a stir as he makes his debut on state news channel Rossiya 24. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XpVL...
Mueller report: Things we only just learned
The report contains enough potential red flags to spur congressional scrutiny of the president. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PfY2...
Nigeria's top judge Walter Onnoghen to forfeit bank accounts
Walter Onnoghen is convicted of not declaring his assets and is banned from public office for 10 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
European parliament given surprise musical performance
An MEP performs on a harmonica for the last day of the current European Parliament. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XouZrw
Mueller report: Trump 'tried to get special counsel fired'
Trump tried to get Special Counsel Mueller fired, the just released report into Russia collusion says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Notre-Dame fire: Temporary wooden cathedral proposed
A wooden structure could be built outside the front of the fire-ravaged cathedral in Paris. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VS7WoR
A Bulgarian vulture's odyssey into Yemeni war zone
Nelson was captured by a militia who believed the vulture was transmitting military secrets. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ItNo2W
Michel Houellebecq: Controversial writer wins Légion d'honneur
President Emmanuel Macron will present the controversial writer with the Légion d'honneur. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2v839nx
Indonesia election: Widodo declares victory amid dispute
The incumbent leader said he had clearly won the vote, despite his challenger's claims to the contrary. from BBC News - World https://...
Mueller report: Barr accused of helping Donald Trump ahead of release
There is anger over the US attorney general's plans to hold a news conference before the release. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Guatemalan presidential candidate held over 'drug plot'
Mario Estrada is accused of conspiring to import cocaine to the US to fund his presidential campaign. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Hellboy film in Russia replaces Stalin with Hitler
A reference to the Soviet dictator in a line of dialogue was changed to Adolf Hitler. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DiKYQs
US man could face death penalty over Thailand 'sea home'
The pair could face the death penalty after the navy accused them of building a home in Thai waters. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
'Giant lion' fossil found in Kenya museum drawer
The bones of the huge creature belong to a new species which roamed east Africa 20 million years ago. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Facebook scraped email contacts of 1.5 million users
The social network was grabbing email contacts of some new uses for almost three years, it says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gj7...
Amazon plans to shut online store in China
The partial retreat from China comes as the US tech giant battles tough competition from local rivals. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
'Giant lion' fossil found in Kenya museum drawer
The bones of the huge creature belong to a new species which roamed east Africa 20 million years ago. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
World's Best Teacher Peter Tabichi on how he reached the top
Peter Tabichi from Kenya, who was named World's Best Teacher, shares what makes him stand out and what he hopes for teachers in Africa. ...
NZ ex-official guilty of hiding camera in embassy toilet
Ex-New Zealand military attaché Alfred Keating secretly placed the device in the country's US embassy. from BBC News - World https://b...
St Patrick's Cathedral: Man arrested carrying petrol in New York
Police arrest a man carrying petrol and lighters who entered St Patrick's Cathedral in New York. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Karen Ristevski killing: Husband jailed in high-profile Australia case
In a high-profile case, Borce Ristevski spent years denying that he had killed his wife Karen. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Uoq9Zx
Five numbers that explain US border crisis
As the US moves to expand indefinite detention for asylum seekers, here's what you need to know. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Michelle Obama on Notre-Dame fire: 'You have been through worse'
Former US first lady Michelle Obama talks about the Notre-Dame fire during her Paris book tour. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PgFN...
HIV used to cure 'bubble boy' disease
All eight infants now have fully functioning immune systems after undergoing treatment, say experts. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Bill Shorten: Who is the challenger to be Australia's PM?
Bill Shorten could become the nation's sixth leader since 2013 if he wins an election next month. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
'The doctor wrote a question mark for my child's sex'
A child known as Baby A became the subject of a high court case that has prompted Kenya to start changing its approach to intersex children....
Nicaragua refugees: 'I don't understand why people hate us'
Nicaraguans in Costa Rica face a backlash from those angry about the growing numbers seeking refuge. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Will AI kill developing world growth?
Automation could wipe out many jobs in developing countries, says globalisation expert Ian Goldin. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2U...
Nusrat Jahan Rafi: Burned to death for reporting sexual harassment
Nusrat was set on fire after accusing her headmaster of sexual harassment, but spoke out before dying. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Federico Borella scoops first prize in the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards
A project on Indian farmers has won this year's awards. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IsCSZA
North Korea test fires new tactical guided weapon - state media
The announcement is the first public weapons test since US-North Korean talks collapsed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Pfq9Kq
Once destroyed by the Taliban, the Buddha statues live again
A team of conservators are working to breathe new life into a collection of Buddha statues destroyed by the Taliban. from BBC News - World...
Ivanka Trump 'declined father's suggestion' of World Bank job
She says her father suggested the role to her, but she told him she was happy in her work. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Pibfmy
Ohio pastor sorry after inviting students to slap him in 'crucifixion lesson'
Students were invited to spit on, and use a knife to cut, the Ohio pastor during a church event. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VPj...
Madeira crash: At least 28 killed on tourist bus near Caniço
German media report that at least nine Germans are among those killed near the town of Caniço. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VYYobq
EU wrangles over law to tackle spread of terror online
Law changes agreed by the European Parliament do not pass the "Christchurch test", an official says. from BBC News - World https...
Windrush scandal: One year on
Paulette was threatened with deportation to Jamaica despite living in the UK for 50 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Pe2x9b
Armed woman accused of Denver school threats 'found dead'
Schools in Denver shut as police sought the woman, who was allegedly obsessed with a school shooting. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Climate change: Central banks warn of financial risks in open letter
The heads of two major central banks warn firms they may "fail to exist" if they ignore threats. from BBC News - World https://b...
Alan García: Peru ex-president kills himself
Two-time president Alan García shot himself as police came to arrest him over corruption claims. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2v8Z...
US ruling to expand indefinite detention for some asylum seekers
Migrants who have a credible fear of returning home will be indefinitely jailed under the new ruling. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
BTS: 'We failed and tried again'
Arguably the world's biggest boy band, BTS open up about their "struggles and tears". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Pink pony lost on Montreal island attracts internet sleuths
A pink-maned pony has been spotted around an island in Montreal, Canada. But how did it get there? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2v...
Australia couple rescued after writing 'help' in mud
The two were missing for 26 hours but were spotted by a search plane flying overhead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VM8iNO
Jet Airways to operate last flight today
The Indian airline temporarily suspends all domestic and international flights. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IrlwME
Fuel shortages across Portugal amid hauliers' strike
Two days of action by tanker drivers leads to fears of nationwide disruption ahead of the Easter break. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
Star Wars: Mark Hamill supports super fan's emotional video
Mark Hamill supports a YouTuber who faced a backlash for his tearful reaction to the new Star Wars trailer. from BBC News - World https://...
Peru's ex-President Alan García shoots himself before arrest
Alan García is in a serious condition after shooting himself as police arrived to arrest him. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UHUbwf
Sadaf Khadem: Iranian female boxer halts return over arrest fears
Sadaf Khadem believes she is accused of violating Iran's strict dress code during a bout in France. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
Rare kakapo parrots have best breeding season on record
Kakapos were one of New Zeland's most common birds, but they are now on the brink of extinction. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Notre-Dame fire: International call for architects to design new spire
France is to invite architects from around the world to submit ideas for the fire-ravaged cathedral. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Indonesia election: Horses, boats and planes get ballot boxes to remote villages
With more than 190 million Indonesians voting in the general election, it hasn't been easy getting ballot boxes to everyone. from BBC ...
In pictures: Interior damage
The scale of the destruction is still unclear, with experts saying reconstruction will take decades. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Italian students' BBQ results in €13m fine for forest fire
The two 22-year old men are fined the sum after a meal at a mountain forest home goes badly wrong. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I...
Sudan crisis: Ex-President Omar al-Bashir moved to prison
Eyewitnesses say former President Omar al-Bashir has been taken to Kobar maximum security prison. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gr...
Taiwan's Foxconn boss Terry Gou says sea goddess inspired presidential bid
Foxconn's Terry Gou said a sea goddess encouraged him to promote peace between Taiwan and China. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Denver schools close as FBI hunt 'Columbine-obsessed' woman
Schools throughout Denver, Colorado close as authorities search for an "extremely dangerous" woman. from BBC News - World https:...
'Assange smeared faeces in Ecuador embassy,' says president
Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno tells the BBC why his government revoked Julian Assange's asylum. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
Alberta election: UCP wins majority victory over NDP
The UCP win could lead to a collision with Justin Trudeau's Liberals over Canadian climate policy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Yemen war: Trump vetoes bill to end US support for Saudi-led coalition
The president has vetoed a bill that would have ended the US support for the Saudi-led coalition. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gp...
South Korean arsonist kills neighbours fleeing fire - police
The suspect stabbed residents, including a 12-year-old, as they fled the building in Jinju, South Korea. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
China economy: First quarter growth beats expectations at 6.4%
Data indicates Beijing's efforts to arrest a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy may be working. from BBC News - World ...
The robot that tidies up bedrooms
Robots are good at repetitive tasks but struggle with new objects. Can they be trained to overcome that? from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Notre-Dame fire: Macron says new cathedral will be 'more beautiful'
President Macron vows to rebuild the cathedral within five years as officials investigate the fire. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Australia deer attack kills man and injures woman, police say
The animal attacked the man and a woman on a rural property in Victoria, police say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V6khIW
India election 2019: Can West Bengal's female candidates win?
Women are poorly represented in parliament - but one party in West Bengal is trying to change that. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Images of the fire and its aftermath
Images from Paris as residents and officials examine the extent of the disastrous fire. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XhIPfc
How Facebook is being used to profile and kill Kenyan 'gangsters'
Online groups are targeting and killing young men in Kenya they believe to be gang members. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gg6WUS
What do drones and GPS owe to a 1744 shipwreck?
When HMS Victory sank, she took with her an early prototype of the gyroscope, crucial to modern technology. from BBC News - World https://...
Ukraine election rivals trade taunts and media tricks
A TV comic is tipped to become Ukrainian president, but his rival is a political heavyweight. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GneLIf
Shamima Begum: Why women are terrorism's secret weapon
Women are often portrayed as peacemakers, but research suggests they can play an active role in extremism. from BBC News - World https://b...
'Shrouded in secrecy': Saudi women activists due back in court
The women have long campaigned for equal rights and an end to the male guardianship system. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UlJN8H
'I was playing at mass when the fire broke'
Johann Vexo was evacuated from Notre-Dame whilst playing the organ. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Zk1Ek7
There's a reason this court is run by women
An innovative approach to sex workers appearing in court exists in Queens, New York City. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gjl2oB
Canada group sues government over Google's Sidewalk Labs
Waterfront Toronto's plan to partner with a Google sister-company has faced fierce opposition. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I...
Indonesia election: Millions vote in 'identity-defining' poll
Presidential candidates in the largest Muslim-majority nation have courted Islamic conservatives. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KK...
Spanish far-right Vox party banned from TV debate
The country's electoral commission ruled that Vox's involvement would violate electoral law. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Notre-Dame fire: How will the cathedral be restored?
Experts explain how the 850-year-old building can be saved, after it was ravaged by a major fire. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Um...
Marine crawls to finish Boston Marathon for fallen comrades
Micah Herndon's legs gave way around 22 miles into the race. But that didn't stop him from finishing. from BBC News - World https:...
US reverses deportation of husband of soldier killed in Afghanistan
The husband of a soldier who died in Afghanistan was deported to Mexico, but then allowed to return. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Notre-Dame fire: Cathedral saved within crucial half hour
France's deputy interior minister praises firefighters for risking their lives to save the cathedral. from BBC News - World https://bb...
Russian MPs cry foul in row over electronic voting
Two MPs complain about abuses of their own electronic system, as parliament backs remote public voting. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
The history of plastic in the sea
A metal box which has been dragged around the ocean first discovered a plastic bag sixty years ago. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Egypt's parliament backs constitutional changes to extend Sisi's term
Parliament approves constitutional changes that could let the president stay in power until 2030. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gf...
Early ocean plastic litter traced to 1960s
Scientists "accidentally" record the history of ocean plastic, including what may have been the first plastic bag to be fished out...
Chinese school's car project prompts class bias debate
A Chinese school's family cars exhibition has triggered a fierce debate online about class discrimination in the education system. fro...
Black church fires: Louisiana suspect charged with hate crimes
Hate crime charges have been filed against a white man accused of burning down African-American churches. from BBC News - World https://bb...
Bahrain revokes citizenship of 138 people after mass trial
The defendants were convicted after a mass trial of being members of an Iran-linked "terrorist cell". from BBC News - World http...
Microplastics found in 'pristine' Pyrenees mountains
Scientists from Scotland and France spent five months monitoring the secluded site in the Pyrenees. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Notre-Dame cathedral: First look inside fire-damaged building
Search teams are assessing the damage to the 850-year-old Parisian landmark. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZeBy1J
Museum cancels event honouring Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro
New York's American Museum of Natural History will not now host an event honouring Jair Bolsonaro. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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