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US court blocks Penguin merger with Simon & Schuster

US District Judge Florence Pan said the deal could "substantially" lessen competition in the market.

Ukraine war: Tales of endurance and hardship as winter looms

Ukrainian civilians and troops paint a picture of endurance and hardship as winter approaches.

Banker Oleg Tinkov renounces Russian citizenship over Ukraine

Billionaire oligarch Oleg Tinkov condemns "Putin fascism", furious at Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Israel election: Netanyahu seeks comeback as country votes

The controversial former prime minister could return to power, as opponents try to block him.

US midterms: The $6bn election advert spending spree

The two parties have focused on very different issues. Katty Kay decodes their campaign messages.

Brazil election: Bolsonaro defeated as Lula makes comeback

The country makes a stunning swing back to the left, four years after electing a far-right leader.

Musk Twitter takeover: Billionaire denies report he plans to fire workers to avoid payouts

The billionaire completed his takeover of the platform, bringing to an end months of legal wrangling.

US midterm elections: Why five states have slavery on the ballot in 2022

The 1865 US slavery ban doesn't cover everyone. Voters will decide whether to keep the exemptions.

Nigeria floods: 'I have nowhere to go'

More than a million people are homeless after some of the worst flooding the country has ever seen.

Brazil elections: Cheers and tears as Lula beats Bolsonaro

Supporters of the left-wing leader erupt with joy as Bolsonaro fails to win a second term in power.

Telangana’s ambitious palm oil strategy to help India reduce import

The Telangana state government is investing heavily in the crop, but experts remain sceptical.

Indonesia syrup deaths: Parents demand accountability as toll rises

Distraught parents demand answers after at least 157 children died from acute kidney injury.

Switzerland sets record with world's longest passenger train

The 1.9km (1.2 mile) long train, which is composed of 100 coaches, has completed a 25km journey.

Chennai: The Indian man who makes quirky bicycles from scraps

The unique bicycles designed and made by Rajendran from Tamil Nadu state can make anyone stop and stare.

Akshata Murty: Who is Rishi Sunak's wife?

Rishi Sunak's wife is a billionaire's daughter who has divided her life between three continents.

Seoul crush witnesses describe 'out of control' scene

Two 21-year-olds say the sight of first-aiders treating crowds was like something out of a film.

'Something terrible is happening'

Crowds of revellers pour into a narrow street in the Itaewon district, causing a deadly crush.

Meet the designers with learning disabilities

A design agency in Barcelona has creatives with learning disabilities, autism and schizophrenia.

South Korea Halloween crush: Video shows panic as crowd surges

Halloween revellers are seen struggling in huge crowds as emergency services attend the scene.

Ukraine war: Kyiv set for longer power cuts after air strikes

Russian strikes on energy infrastructure leave Ukrainians facing power cuts of more than four hours.

Arshad Sharif: Mystery over killing of Pakistani journalist in Kenya

Why did Kenyan police officers shoot dead Arshad Sharif, one of Pakistan's most prominent journalists?

Qatar 2022: Why are people protesting about the World Cup host?

World Cup host Qatar is receiving complaints over its human rights record and laws on homosexuality.

Putin pins Ukraine hopes on winter and divisive US politics

As fears grow of Russian nuclear escalation over Ukraine, Steve Rosenberg explains why he considers such a drastic step unlikely.

Week in pictures: 22-28 October 2022

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

Norway charges man accused of being Russian spy

The man, named in Norwegian media as Mikhail Mikushin, had posed as a Brazilian academic.

Ukraine war: Russia deploys dozens of drones in two days - Zelensky

The Ukrainian president gives his latest address standing next to the wreckage of a destroyed drone.

Elon Musk: How the world's richest person bought Twitter

One of the most publicised and frenetic deals in Silicon Valley history has reportedly been completed.

How Brazil's election campaign turned ugly

From disputed polls to "conspirituality", round two of Brazil's presidential election has split society.

US midterms: Abortion, guns and crime - it's all on in Texas

The contest between Beto O'rourke and Greg Abbott is a textbook showdown of the US left and right.

Sliding yen: What is happening to the Japanese currency?

The country's central bank is expected to keep interest rates below zero even as the currency slides.

Rishi Sunak: How the US shaped Britain's new leader

Rishi Sunak points to his time in California studying and working as a defining part of his life.

Aastha Arora: Where is India's billionth baby now?

The BBC revisits Aastha Arora - "the special baby" whose birth in 2000 made global headlines.

Kenya battles unsafe Chinese contraceptive pill a decade after ban

Susan Wamaitha was urged to take a Chinese-made contraceptive not knowing it was banned in Kenya.

Sudan: 'No-one to intervene' for woman sentenced to stoning

A lack of government ministers in Sudan hinders attempts to prevent a woman being stoned to death.

Brazil election: Why are the poor voting for Lula?

Poverty is a huge election issue as many Brazilians struggle amid the cost of living crisis.

The impact of Iran's uprising beyond its borders

Tensions in Iraqi Kurdistan are high, following several missile and drone attacks in the region from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

Australia World Cup team hits out at hosts Qatar

Australia players have appeared in a video message highlighting the human rights record of 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar.

Even nuns watch porn, Pope says, warning of risks

Pope Francis was answering a question about how best to navigate the digital world.

Energy bill help for all is too expensive, warns the World Bank

Some Covid help was not targeted enough and the same is happening with energy bills, its president says.

China accused of illegal police stations in Netherlands

A Dutch media report says China is running an undeclared police operation to pressure dissidents.

COP27: Climate change threatening global health - report

Leading medical experts call for action ahead of a major climate conference next month.

Politics increasingly a deal-breaker on US dating scene

With US midterm elections looming, singles yearn more than ever to meet their ideological soulmate.

Nedd Brockmann: The man who ran across Australia in 47 days

Nedd Brockmann ran 3,953 km (2,456 miles), inspired a nation and raised millions for charity.

Democrats retract call for Biden change of course on Ukraine

The letter, calling for the US to negotiate directly with Russia, provoked backlash within the party.

Sunak's rise to PM a 'ground-breaking milestone' - Biden

US President Joe Biden says it "matters" that the UK will have its first British Asian prime minister.

What is a ‘dirty bomb’ and why does Russia claim Ukraine might use one?

Russia’s defence minister has made claims that Ukraine could explode a 'dirty bomb'.

The ships full of gas waiting off Europe’s coast

In the middle of an energy crisis, giant ships full of liquefied natural gas are waiting off Europe's coast.

Inflation: Why Canada grocers are accused of 'greedflation'

Nearly 80% of Canadians blame grocers for higher food prices, but economists say it's complicated.

Lola: France's far right adopts murdered schoolgirl

The alleged rape and murder of 12-year-old Lola by an illegal migrant has inflamed French politics.

World leaders welcome Rishi Sunak as UK's next PM

Leaders and commentators around the world welcomed Mr Sunak as the UK's next prime minister.

Leslie Jordan: Will and Grace star dies aged 67

US media reported the actor was killed after being involved in a car crash on Monday.

Verstappen equals record with dramatic US GP win

Max Verstappen fought back to pass Lewis Hamilton to win a dramatic United States Grand Prix and equal the record for victories in a season.

Rugby League World Cup: Lebanon 32-14 Ireland - Five-try Cedars beat Wolfhounds

Lebanon are in pole position to make the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals after a 32-14 win over Ireland.

Brazil politician throws grenades at police in Rio de Janeiro state

Bolsonaro ally Roberto Jefferson injures two police officers who came to his house to arrest him.

US midterms predictions: The top US Senate races to watch

In a Senate split 50-50 between two parties, every race counts. Here are the six closest ones.

Ukraine war: Kyiv denounces Russia's 'dirty bomb' claims

Kyiv says Russia may be planning provocations with conventional explosives with radioactive material.

Hollywood reflects on MeToo impact as new Weinstein trial begins

How have the revelations behind Harvey Weinstein's court cases changed how Hollywood works?

Diwali 2022: India celebrates the festival with a dazzling display of lights

Millions of Indians are illuminating their surroundings with lamps and fireworks to celebrate the festival.

Cop 27: Uganda-Tanzania oil pipeline sparks climate row

Uganda insists on exploiting its fossil-fuel riches, despite Europe's environmental concerns.

New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health

As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters.

Politburo Standing Committee: Who are the men that rule China now?

The Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party makes up the country's power centre.

How the first report from Belsen concentration camp shocked the world

In April 1945, the BBC’s Richard Dimbleby was the first reporter to enter the liberated Belsen concentration camp.

Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support

About 80,000 people march in Germany's capital, in the biggest rally held so far by the Iranian diaspora.

Your pictures on the theme of 'empty spaces'

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

Who's building pipelines to steal Nigeria's oil?

The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria's crude leaves many in shock.

Dietrich Mateschitz: Red Bull co-owner & energy drink giant dies aged 78

Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, a major global business figure as a result of his energy drinks empire, dies aged 78.

The racism row engulfing Australian netball

The national team's only Aboriginal player has been "thrown under the bus" for speaking up, critics say.

Jair Bolsonaro: Why the world is watching Brazil's election

Some say the future of the largest rainforest in the world depends on who becomes Brazil's president.

Money rains on highway after Chile burglary

A shop burglary in Chile ended in a car chase and money showering onto a highway.

Money rains on highway after Chile burglary

A shop burglary in Chile ended in a car chase and money showering onto a highway.

Donald Trump subpoena: His four biggest legal problems

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know.

Trump subpoena: Former president ordered to testify to January 6 committee

If Mr Trump does not comply with the subpoena he could face criminal charges and imprisonment.

China Covid: The politics driving the hellish lockdowns

Parts of Beijing are now being locked down as China's Communist Party holds a historic Congress.

Italy on verge of new government despite row

Far-right Giorgia Meloni could be sworn in as PM soon, despite a row with ally Silvio Berlusconi.

UN drugs: Colombia beats its own coca growing record

The UN says Colombia has increased its cultivation of the plant - the main ingredient in cocaine.

New York court dismisses Kevin Spacey sexual assault lawsuit

The case was brought by Anthony Rapp, who had been seeking around $40m (£36m) in damages.

Chess cheating row: Hans Niemann sues accusers Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com for libel

Hans Niemann is suing rival grandmaster Magnus Carlsen and others, after they accused him of cheating.

Liz Truss resignation: World politicians and media react to Truss departure

News of Liz Truss's resignation prompted quick reaction from political leaders and media commentators around the world.

Mashki Gate: Stunning ancient rock carvings found in Iraq

Archaeologists in Mosul made the discovery while reconstructing a site destroyed by IS militants.

Liam Hampson: Australian rugby league player found dead in Spanish club

Liam Hampson's family say they are "heartbroken" after he suffered an accident in Barcelona.

Trump questioned in court over rape accuser's defamation case

The former president's lawyer says he "set the record straight" over a writer's sex assault allegation.

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Nasa shows how a war zone faded from space

Images of nights skies show power supplies disappearing in Ethiopia as a humanitarian crisis bites.

Amazon's Jeff Bezos in economy warning: 'Batten down hatches'

With economic gloom on the US's horizon, the tech giant's boss points out warning signals.

Joe Biden's unusual fight to bring down gas prices

The US president has gone to unusual lengths to try to rein in the price of fuel.

Israel’s balancing act over Ukraine grows trickier after drone strikes

Israel has refrained from providing Ukraine with weapons in a bid to maintain relations with Russia.

Ethiopia civil war: Hyenas scavenge on corpses as Tigray forces retreat

Horrific accounts from a brutal war in Ethiopia that has left tens of thousands dead.

US midterm elections: Can Bolivia's women inspire change in Congress?

Bolivia has one of the highest proportions of women politicians in the world. Can the US learn from them?

What these buzzwords say about Xi's China

Party propaganda offers clues to one of the country's most powerful leaders in decades.

Ukraine war: Russia admits Kherson 'tense' under shelling

The Russian army chief in Ukraine says Ukrainian shelling is causing many supply problems.

Florida flesh-eating illness cases spike after Hurricane Ian

Florida has recorded a record number of cases of the lethal bacteria that lurks in salty floodwaters.

Ukraine round-up: Kyiv strikes and German spy chief fired

The capital Kyiv is hit again and President Zelensky says 30% of power stations have been destroyed.

Comedian James Corden apologises after Balthazar restaurant ban

The manager of Balthazar in New York says "all is forgiven" after the TV host was "extremely nasty".

US midterms: Record turnout as early voting starts in Georgia

The state is home to some of the country's most closely-watched races ahead of November's midterms.

Paris murder: Killing of Lola, 12, sparks immigration row in France

Grief and outrage over the killing of 12-year-old Lola turns to debate over the suspect's migrant status.

Ukraine war: US says Iranian drones breach sanctions

Western allies accuse Iran of supplying the explosive drones to Russia for attacks on Ukraine.

Ivory seized decades ago still turning up in raids

Elephant ivory that's supposed to be under lock and key has turned up in recent seizures, say scientists.

Fuel protests in more than 90 countries, BBC analysis

People are protesting around the world against food and petrol price rises, BBC research finds.

How Iran state TV tries to control story of protests

Iran's state-run media puts forward a very different narrative of the protests from what is being shared on social media.

Ukraine war round-up: A drone attack and a fire engine delivery

Russia dive-bombs Kyiv with drones and UK firefighters deliver engines for their Ukrainian colleagues.

Ukraine war: Moscow and Kyiv swap women prisoners for sailors

Russia frees 110 women held as prisoners of war for the same number of captives held by Ukraine.

Hong Kong protester dragged into Manchester Chinese consulate grounds and beaten up

Clashes broke out after unidentified men attacked placards at a Hong Kong pro-democracy protest.

Kyiv drone strike: Explosions damage building

Smoke can be seen rising from a building in the central district of Ukraine's capital on Monday morning.

Ukraine war: Multiple explosions in Kyiv as Ukraine reports kamikaze drone strikes

Several explosions were heard in the city on Monday, one week after a barrage of Russian strikes on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera staff allege harassment and bullying went unchecked

A BBC investigation has found multiple allegations of sexual harassment and bullying at the international broadcaster.

How Xi Jinping made himself unchallengeable

The speed and scale of his power grab over a decade in power took many by surprise.

Families reunite on the Mexico-US border

More than 200 people gathered at the Rio Grand River on the Mexico-US border to reunite with their family members.

Turkey mine deaths: President Erdogan criticised over 'destiny' comments

The coal mine explosion in northern Turkey on Friday night left 41 dead and 28 others injured.

Ebola in Uganda: Three-week lockdown announced for two districts

There have been 19 deaths and 58 cases reported in Uganda during this outbreak.

Maharajah Duleep Singh: Indian boy king's warm friendship with Queen Victoria

An exhibition in the UK chronicles the life of Maharajah Duleep Singh, the last Sikh king from India.

Castrating Pablo Escobar's hippos

Vet Carlos Valderrama describes castrating Pablo Escobar's hippo in the wild.

Iran prison fire: Gunshots and sirens heard

A fire at Evin Prison in Iran has left at least eight people injured, according to Iranian state media.

At least 11 dead after attack on Russian army recruits training to fight in Ukraine

Two attackers opened fire on recruits who had volunteered to fight in Ukraine, local media report.

Greece: Vehicles dragged into the sea as flash floods hit Crete

At least one person is killed as heavy rains hit the Greek island.

Bakhmut: The Ukrainian city where Russia is still advancing

In the city of Bakhmut in the east, Russia continues to seize ground as it loses it elsewhere.

Robert Pether: 'My Australian husband faces death in an Iraq jail'

Australian man Robert Pether was jailed arbitrarily and needs urgent medical care, his wife says.

Turkish mine explosion kills 22 and leaves dozens trapped

Emergency workers are desperately searching for those still trapped hundreds of metres below ground.

Nigeria's worst floods in a decade

Nigeria is being hit with some of its worst flooding in over a decade with more than 500 deaths since July.

Daphne Caruana Galizia: Two brothers guilty of killing Maltese journalist

The murder of the investigative journalist, Daphne Caruana Galizia, sparked widespread anger.

Iran: How we are uncovering the protests and crackdowns

BBC journalists are verifying videos that are crucial to establishing what is happening on the ground.

Nigeria floods: Braving the rising waters in Kogi state

More than a million people are now homeless in the worst flooding the nation has seen in a decade.

Iran protests: Fury over Iran police sex assault video

Footage appearing to show police assaulting a woman in broad daylight sparks anger on social media.

January 6 committee issues subpoena for Trump to testify

The vote to issue Trump with a subpoena legally requires him to testify under threat of penalty.

Watch: Turkey MP smashes phone with hammer in parliament

Burak Erbay was protesting against a proposed government-backed bill aimed to combat 'disinformation'.

Princess Amalia: Security fears force Dutch princess from student home

Her parents gave details in an emotional encounter with the press, during a state visit to Sweden.

Parkland school shooting: Families devastated as gunman spared death

The gunman will spend life in prison, but relatives and prosecutors had sought the death penalty.

Jamaica bans music and TV glorifying crime

Jamaica's broadcasting commission is banning content that encourages "illegal activity".

Nnamdi Kanu: Nigerian court drops charges against separatist Ipob leader

Nnamdi Kanu was illegally arrested and extradited, a court rules in a major blow to the government.

Ethiopia's civil war: Inside Tigray's capital Mekelle

As the war in Ethiopia's Tigray region intensifies, the BBC gets an exclusive report from its main city.

China-Taiwan: Can a tech billionaire create a civilian fighting force?

Robert Tsao, 75, has pledged a billion Taiwan dollars to train citizens to resist a Chinese invasion.

Fatboy Slim car park gig shut down

The owners of Lakota in Bristol closed down the gig saying too many people made it "unsafe".

General Sergei Surovikin: Who is Putin's hard-line new commander in Ukraine?

General Sergei Surovikin forged a brutal reputation in Syria, and is nicknamed General Armageddon.

Alex Jones told to pay $965m damages to Sandy Hook victims' families

The conspiracy theorist is ordered to pay damages after branding the Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.

Ukraine war round-up: Inside Putin's head and Crimea bridge arrests

Russia continues its shelling of Ukraine as it arrests eight people over the Crimean bridge attack.

Is religious freedom under attack in Nigeria?

Religious freedom is protected under the Nigeria's constitution but religious bodies have increasingly been under attack.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Frenzied bee ball wins top prize

The extraordinary moment a manic scrum of male bees envelops a single female to try to mate with her.

Oh my gourd! Mammoth pumpkin squashes US record

Weighing in at 2,560lbs, this record-breaking pumpkin just took home a cash prize.

Reparations: The US town paying its black residents

Evanston, Illinois is in the middle of an unusual experiment to redress racial injustice.

Cough-syrup scandal: How did it end up in The Gambia?

Deaths of children in The Gambia, linked to Indian-made cough syrups, raises concerns about regulation.

China's Communist Party Congress: A really simple guide

The party elite is expected to hand Xi Jinping a third term as China's leader.

Iran protests: Alarm at crackdown by security forces in Kurdish city

Rights activists say security forces are firing indiscriminately at protesters and homes in Sanandaj.

Murder, She Wrote star Angela Lansbury dies at 96

Angela Lansbury, star of the US TV crime series Murder, She Wrote, has died at the age of 96.

Angela Lansbury: A shining star of stage and screen

Award winning British actress whose long career included the role of Jessica Fletcher in Murder she Wrote

Mark Zuckerberg reveals new Quest Pro VR headset

Facebook-owner Meta has revealed a new VR headset as part of its continued metaverse push.

Officer fired after shooting teen in McDonald's car park

The teenaged boy was shot multiple times while eating a burger with a friend in San Antonio, Texas.

Air France Crash: Aviation bosses heckled as trial begins

Relatives of those who died in the Air France crash yelled "shame" as the trial started in Paris.

Kenya curriculum uproar as pupils behead live chickens in school

Videos of primary school pupils learning practical skills such as cooking spark a nationwide debate.

‘Exploited’ foreign doctors worry about risk to UK patients

Medics working in some British hospitals face “slave-type” conditions, says a doctors’ group.

One of world's most active volcanoes erupts again

Video shows huge plumes of smoke and lava pouring into the sea from Italy's Stromboli island, off Sicily.

Ukraine war: US condemns 'brutal' Russian strikes on Ukraine

Russia is widely condemned after launching missile strikes across Ukraine, including on central Kyiv.

War in Ukraine: Russia's forces are exhausted, says GCHQ head

The intelligence chief will also claim the UK is at a "sliding doors moment" with China in his speech.

Ukraine's day of missile strikes in a minute

Russia launches revenge attacks across several Ukrainian regions, including capital city Kyiv.

Ukraine war: Russian hawks celebrate deadly response to Crimea setback

Missiles launched at Ukraine were the first day at work for a newly-appointed, hard line Russian general.

Ukraine war: Liberating towns is a shot in the arm for Ukrainian troops

The BBC's defence correspondent meets the people of a retaken town - and the soldiers who freed it.

Why Russia is cheering on the Burkina Faso coup

Russian mercenaries look set to profit from the new junta that has seized power in Burkina Faso.

Pacific Island Fiji aims for a high-tech future

The Pacific Island is attempting to gradually move away from traditional industries to IT services.

US immigration: Why Indians are fleeing halfway around the world

Facing danger at home, a record number of Indian migrants have crossed from Mexico into the US.

Deadly landslides sweep away homes in Venezuela

At least 22 people have died and 52 are missing as torrential rain hits the Latin American country.

Crimea bridge: Putin accuses Ukraine of 'terrorism'

Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of attacking the bridge to Crimea, saying it was an "act of terrorism".

Gambia cough syrup scandal: Police investigate deaths linked to medicine

Senior officials are called for questioning after 66 children died with acute kidney injuries.

Zaporizhzhia attack: Russian shelling in 'annexed' city kills 17

The city is controlled by Ukrainian forces, but is in a region illegally annexed by Russia.

Crimea bridge: Russia ramps up security after blast

Moscow moves to secure the key connector and repair it as soon as possible after the explosion.

Who wields the most power in Iran?

Iran's leaders are ordering the police and Revolutionary Guard to crack down on nationwide protests.

Ethiopia civil war: My patients are doomed to die in Tigray blockade

Ethiopia's conflict has led to those in hospital needlessly dying, a doctor in Tigray tells the BBC.

Protests in Iran: Three shot dead by security forces

Security forces are cracking down on the nationwide demonstrations as they enter a fourth week

Ukraine says mass burial sites found in retaken town of Lyman

A Ukrainian official said two sites were found near Lyman, with one estimated to hold 200 dead.

Uvalde suspends school police force after mass shooting

The move comes after parents of the victims camped outside school offices in protest.

Will the Biden administration overhaul US cannabis policy?

Marijuana stocks are ablaze after the president called for a rethink of US policy on the drug.

Gambia cough syrup scandal: Mothers demand justice

Sixty-six Gambian children are thought to have died because they were given unsafe medicine.

New York City declares state of emergency over migrant 'crisis situation'

Mayor Eric Adams said the city is on track to spend $1bn this fiscal year to care for asylum seekers.

Hans Zimmer: ‘I can adapt, but I don’t want to’

Blockbuster composer Hans Zimmer on making music for the digital age.

Putin's dream of Russian victory slips away in Ukraine

While Russia's president annexes large areas of Ukraine, the truth on the ground looks very different.

The LA kids who started behind and then flew ahead

A new scheme in Los Angeles is proving effective in helping teenagers with poor English.

Zero-Covid: How Xi's flagship policy is spoiling his party

Restrictions continue for millions of Chinese and this is putting political pressure on Xi Jinping.

Afghanistan: 'More more of us might be killed - but we will win'

Forty-five female students died in the most recent attack on an education centre in Afghanistan.

Truss declares Macron a friend as pair forge working relationship

French president says he hopes for a "new phase" in relations after talks with UK prime minister.

Ukraine war round-up: Strikes kill seven and Russians flee to Alaska

At least seven dead after rocket strikes in Zaporizhzhia and two Russians sail to the US.

US midterms: The country with youngest politicians in world

As part of a new series, we explore whether Norway has a solution for the US and its ageing leaders.

EU leaders asked to agree on capping gas prices

At a summit in Prague on Friday, 27 leaders will consider how to protect consumers from soaring bills.

Mayor among dead as gunmen launch attack in Mexico town

The Los Tequileros crime gang has been blamed for the violent attack in San Miguel Totolapan.

Canada: Supreme Court to hear if US is 'safe' for migrants

A 'safe third country' pact between Canada and the US has been opposed by refugee advocates for years.

Space, the unseen frontier in the war in Ukraine

It is the first war where commercial space capabilities have played a significant role, a US general says.

Will UK royals follow the Danish downsizing?

Could the British Royal Family have its own "slimming down" in the footsteps of Denmark's queen?

Ukraine war: Russia-West clash warning and World Cup bid - round-up

US aid for Ukraine may lead to a military clash between Russia and the West and Ukraine offers to host major football.

Putin vows to 'stabilise' annexed regions as Ukraine makes gains

Ukraine continues to take back territory from Russia but Moscow says it will regain it.

US midterms: 'America's elections could turn really nasty'

Amid warnings of violence, the first vote since the Capitol riot will be a huge test of US democracy.

Take a ride around San Francisco in a driverless taxi

Driverless robo-taxis are being allowed on the city's streets at night for paying members of the public.

Ukraine war: The families who made it through the new Iron Curtain

The families fleeing Russian-occupied areas speak of their hopes and fears as the border hardens.

Dutch town Bodegraven-Reeuwijk loses Twitter paedophilia rumour case

A conspiracy theory falsely claimed that Bodegraven near The Hague was once home to a satanic ring.

Ukraine round-up: Inside liberated Lyman and Ukraine makes further ground against Russia

A report from a liberated town, territorial gains for Ukraine, and a beauty queen fined over a song.

Ukraine regains Kherson villages from Russians

Russia's latest setbacks came as President Putin was due to sign into force annexation decrees.

Nick Kyrgios seeks dismissal of assault case on mental health grounds

The tennis player - who is accused of assaulting an ex-partner - cites his struggles with mental health.

Aluu 4: Ten years from the lynching that shocked Nigeria

Little has changed 10 years after the mob killing of four students that shocked Nigeria.

Ponniyin Selvan: Mani Ratnam's epic drama fires up India box office

Mani Ratnam's new film is based on what is widely considered to be the greatest-ever novel written in Tamil.

Pakistan floods: 'It’s like fighting a war with no end'

Pakistan's worst floods in years have left millions homeless and lacking clean drinking water.

Ukraine tank breakthrough in south towards Kherson

Russian officials say Ukrainian armour has made advances in the south and east.

Danish Royal Family: Queen 'sorry' after stripping grandchildren's titles

But she did not reverse the decision to remove titles from four of her grandchildren.

US women's soccer 'plagued by systemic abuse'

Abuse and misconduct "had become systemic" in the United States' top-flight National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), an independent investigation finds.

Drax: UK power station owner cuts down primary forests in Canada

The owner of the UK's biggest power station, Drax, is cutting down key forests in Canada.

One Kenyan woman's journey for the father she has never known

BBC Africa Eye goes on a journey with a woman in Kenya, searching for the father she has never known.

Iran protests: Reports of students trapped amid clashes in Tehran

Reports say a large number of student protesters at Sharif university have been trapped on the campus.

NFL and NFLPA say changes to concussion protocol needed after Tua Tagovailoa incident

The NFL and its players' association say changes are needed to concussion protocol after reports the doctor who cleared Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been fired.

Burkina Faso's military leader agrees to step down after coup

Lt Col Paul-Henri Damiba steps down after his successor allegedly pledges to restore civilian rule.

Scores killed at Indonesia football match

At least 125 people have died in a stadium disaster at a football match in East Java in Indonesia.

King Charles will not attend COP27, says Palace

The monarch and prime minister agreed the King would not attend after he sought government advice.

Formula 1 budget cap row: Mercedes and Ferrari comments 'unacceptable' - Red Bull

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says he is "absolutely confident" his team did not breach Formula 1's budget cap in 2021.

Storm Ian: Protests as Cuba capital Havana remains in darkness

Cuba's capital lost power when Hurricane Ian hit days ago, and parts still remain in the dark.

Burkina Faso coup: Ecowas condemns military takeover

An army captain has announced the removal of the country's military leader Lt Col Paul-Henri Damiba.