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Thursday 30 June 2022

Vladimir Putin hits back at G7 leaders' topless photo jibes

Russia's president says it would be "disgusting" to see leaders who mocked his macho image strip off.

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Calais migrant crisis: 15 arrested over Channel tragedy

The deaths of 27 people in November was one of the deadliest incidents in the English Channel.

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Survivors confront R. Kelly in court: 'You destroyed so many lives'

Several of the disgraced singer's victims address him directly in court during his sentencing.

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Patrice Lumumba: DR Congo buries tooth of independence hero

The tooth is all that remains of the murdered independence leader whose body was dissolved in acid.

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President Xi in Hong Kong for handover anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Hong Kong to mark 25 years since the former British colony was returned to Beijing's rule.

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Ex-F1 boss Ecclestone says he'd take a bullet for Putin

Formula 1 says comments by the sport's former boss Bernie Ecclestone on Vladimir Putin and racism are in "stark contrast" to "modern values".

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Wednesday 29 June 2022

Israel set to get new PM and hold fifth election in less than four years

Naftali Bennett will hand over power to Foreign Minister Yair Lapid once parliament dissolves itself.

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Nato summit: Turkey pushes Finland and Sweden on extradition after deal

It calls for the handover of 33 "terror" suspects after a deal to let Finland and Sweden join Nato.

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Bruce's Beach returned to family nearly a century after seizure

A prime beachfront space in Manhattan Beach is given back to its black owners after its 1924 seizure.

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Paris attacks trial: Verdicts due for 20 accused of mass murder

The biggest trial in modern French history readies verdicts for 20 accused over the 2015 atrocity.

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Fossils: Cave woman one million years older than thought

New research complicates our current understanding of where humans came from.

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Ukraine war: CCTV shows missile striking shopping mall in Kremenchuk

Ukraine's President Zelensky releases footage of missile strike, which killed at least 20 people.

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Tuesday 28 June 2022

Colombia prison riot sparks deadly fire

Inmates set fire to mattresses to stop warders breaking up a riot, but the blaze killed 49 of them.

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Walgreens abandons Boots sale after market turmoil

The owner of the UK pharmacy chain says no buyer was able to make an adequate offer.

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Maastricht Tefaf raid: Bizarre daylight attack targets art fair

Two suspects are arrested after a gang smashes display cases at a major European fair in Maastricht.

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Kremenchuk strike: 'I didn't think they would hit a mall - it's a safe place'

A Russian missile hit a busy mall in Ukraine. The BBC spoke to some of those who were inside.

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Timed Teaser: Who rocked Glastonbury with McCartney?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Nazi camp guard, 101, given five years for aiding murder

The oldest Nazi criminal ever to stand trial in Germany, he had always denied being a camp guard.

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Monday 27 June 2022

Ukraine: Missile strikes busy shopping centre in Kremenchuk

Images show the building completely ablaze, and at least two people have been confirmed dead.

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Nato plans huge upgrade in rapid reaction force

Jens Stoltenberg said the increase followed a direct threat from Russia to European security.

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South Africa police try to unravel mystery of tavern deaths

Most of the 21 who died in the sudden and unexplained incident were teenagers, the police minister says.

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Ecuador promises fuel price cuts amid protests

President Lasso makes a concession during a protest respite, but no deal has been reached.

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Sofia Sapega: Belarus Ryanair plane arrest student appeals for pardon

Sofia Sapega's plea comes a year after she was detained by the KGB on a diverted flight in Minsk.

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'Show them our pecs' - G7 leaders mock Putin

At the first meeting of the summit, the Russian leader's so-called macho image is made fun of,

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Sunday 26 June 2022

Ukraine war: Missiles hit targets across country as G7 rallies over Russia

Russia hits targets around the country, as world leaders discuss their response in Germany.

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Roe v Wade: US firms pledge to pay staff travel expenses for abortions

Disney, JP Morgan and Meta are among the companies to confirm such policies after the Roe v Wade ruling.

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Ukraine war: Helping families find missing loved ones

A Red Cross call centre is reuniting Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war with their loved ones.

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Saturday 25 June 2022

Ukraine war: Inside Ukraine's International Legion of foreign fighters

The BBC speaks to some of the thousands of foreign soldiers who have joined the fight against Russia.

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G7 face battle for unity as cost of Ukraine war mounts

The Russian war against Ukraine will inevitably dominate the summit of G7 nations in Bavaria.

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Severodonetsk: Russia has full control of eastern city, Ukraine says

The mayor of the eastern city says Russian troops are in control after Ukrainian forces withdrew.

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Frozen baby mammoth discovered in Yukon excites Canada

A whole baby woolly mammoth is dug up at a Yukon gold mine - a first for North America.

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Joe Biden signs into law landmark gun control bill

The most significant changes in US gun safety rules in decades follows a series of mass shootings.

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Afghanistan earthquake: hospital struggles to help survivors

Caring for victims is a challenge in a country already in the grip of a humanitarian crisis.

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Friday 24 June 2022

Pompeii: Ancient pregnant tortoise surprises archaeologists

The reptile's 2,000-year-old remains are discovered by archaeologists buried in volcanic ash and rock.

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Roe v Wade: Why this is a seismic day in America

The divide in America has become even deeper after this Supreme Court ruling, writes Sarah Smith.

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Saudis free youngest prisoner who faced execution

Murtaja Qureiris was held for eight years for alleged involvement in a protest when he was 10.

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USS Samuel B Roberts: World's deepest shipwreck discovered

The US Navy ship sank off the Philippines during a ferocious WWII battle with the Japanese fleet.

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Roe v Wade: US Supreme Court strikes down abortion rights

Millions of women lose the legal right to abortion after the Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade.

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Shireen Abu Aqla: UN says an Israeli shot killed Al Jazeera journalist

It is the first UN probe into the death of Shireen Abu Aqla, shot during an Israeli operation in May.

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Japanese man loses USB stick with entire city's personal details

A Japanese worker lost a USB stick containing the data of 460,000 people during a night out.

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Thursday 23 June 2022

Nigerian politician and wife charged with child organ-harvesting plot

Ike Ekweremadu and Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu will appear at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court later.

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Afghanistan quake: Gyan clinic with five beds for 500 injured patients

A worker at the only health clinic in Gyan in Paktika province, tells the BBC how they were overwhelmed.

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Ukraine war: Russia aiming to 'destroy' Donbas, Zelensky says

An advisor to Mr Zelensky says the battle for two key Donbas cities has reached a 'fearsome climax'.

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Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar ex-leader sent to solitary confinement

Myanmar's deposed pro-democracy leader, who is 77, was arrested after a military coup last year.

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Germany takes step closer to gas rationing

The country triggers the "alarm" stage of its emergency gas plan after a drop in Russian supplies.

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Wednesday 22 June 2022

No easy exit from besieged Ukrainian city

Inhabitants of the war-torn city take their last chance to flee their homes as the Russians close in.

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Client jailed for sexually assaulting Alibaba worker

The woman was assaulted after being made to drink on a work trip, and then fired after going public.

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Half Russian separatist force dead or wounded - UK

UK military intelligence believes the Donetsk militia in occupied Ukraine has lost 55% of its force.

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White House unveils plans to reduce nicotine in cigarettes

The plan could dramatically reduce cancer deaths - a goal of President Joe Biden's administration.

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Bulldozer crushes 100 seized vehicles in New York

It is illegal to ride dirt bikes and ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) on the US city's streets.

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Saudi crown prince visits Turkey for first time since Khashoggi murder

President Erdogan and Crown Prince Mohammed want to repair ties damaged by Jamal Khashoggi's killing.

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Tuesday 21 June 2022

'World’s biggest' freshwater fish found in Mekong, Cambodia

The biggest freshwater fish ever documented, weighing in at 300kg (661lb), is found in the Mekong river in Cambodia.

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Strava app flaw revealed runs of Israeli officials at secret bases

A vulnerability in the fitness app allowed Israeli officials' movements to be tracked, a group says.

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French burkini ban upheld as Grenoble loses legal challenge

Grenoble city council tried to approve the full-body swimsuits, but a high-level court says no.

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South Korea successfully launches its first satellites into space

The country's first launch failed to put a dummy satellite into orbit in October 2021.

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Kaliningrad: Row erupts over goods blocked from entering Russian territory

Lithuania banned the transit of certain goods to the Russian territory of Kaliningrad over EU sanctions.

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Uvalde mass shooting: First photo emerges of armed police waiting in school hallway

Armed officers waited at Uvalde's school for 58 minutes as a gunman was shooting pupils, media say.

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Ben Stiller: Actor speaks about 'distressing' scenes on visit to Ukraine

The Hollywood actor visits the war-torn nation in his role as a UN goodwill ambassador.

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Tangshan: Chinese police deputy dismissed over attack on female diners

The police were criticised for their handling of a case which has shocked people in China.

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Monday 20 June 2022

World's largest freshwater fish found in Mekong, scientists say

A 300kg stingray found in Cambodia is the biggest freshwater fish on record, scientists say.

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Five Britons released after arrest by Taliban

The Foreign Office says the UK nationals' travel to Afghanistan was a "mistake" and against advice.

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Russia blockading Ukrainian grain is a 'real war crime' - EU

Russia is stopping grain leaving Ukrainian ports, sparking warnings tens of millions risk famine.

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Ungovernable? France takes stock after Macron loses majority

The French government seeks to avoid political paralysis after losing its parliamentary majority.

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Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez: A new era for Colombia

Victory for Gustavo Petro and running mate Francia Márquez puts the country on a new political path.

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Japan: Osaka court rules ban on same-sex marriage constitutional

The ruling is a setback for activists hoping the government will change the country’s marriage law.

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Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis arrested over alleged sexual assault

The Crash filmmaker is arrested in Italy and denies the allegations according to local agencies.

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Sunday 19 June 2022

Fina bars transgender swimmers from women's elite events if they went through male puberty

Fina, swimming's world governing body, votes to stop transgender athletes from competing in women's elite races if they have gone through any part of the process of male puberty.

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Fifa study of Euros & Afcon finds half of all players abused online; Saka & Rashford most targeted

World governing body Fifa teams up with players' union Fifpro to identify people who target players with abusive social media posts.

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Brexit: Plans to ditch parts of NI Protocol are economic vandalism - Irish PM

The UK government has published plans to get rid of parts of the post-Brexit deal it agreed with the EU.

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US Open 2022: Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris lead going into final round

Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris share the US Open lead after the third round at Brookline Country Club.

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Exploring the stigma of sickle cell anaemia

Jameisha Prescod explores the root of stigma towards sickle cell.

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Saturday 18 June 2022

Moroccans accuse French tycoon Jacques Bouthier of sexual harassment

The 75-year-old is already under judicial investigation in France for raping a minor and trafficking.

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In pictures: Europe swelters in blistering June heat

Temperatures soar as scientists warn heatwaves are striking earlier in the year due to climate change.

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Ukraine war: Tayra, medic who filmed Mariupol horror, freed from Russian captivity

A paramedic captured by Russian forces during the invasion of Ukraine is freed after three months.

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Biden falls off bike after ride in Delaware

The US leader took a tumble after a cycle ride in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

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Ukraine deserve to host Eurovision - Boris Johnson

Ukraine should be given the chance to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023, the UK prime minister has said.

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Eurovision: Ukraine deserves to host 2023 contest, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson says the contest should go ahead in Ukraine, even as organisers fear it will be unsafe.

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Friday 17 June 2022

Vince McMahon: WWE CEO steps down amid misconduct inquiry

His daughter Stephanie McMahon will serve as interim CEO at the wrestling entertainment firm.

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Ukraine moves one step closer to EU membership

The European Commission backs Ukraine's candidate status, but says the country must make changes.

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We're not ashamed of showing who we are - Lavrov

Russia's foreign minister speaks exclusively to the BBC's Steve Rosenberg about the war in Ukraine.

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Agnipath: One dead in violent India protests over military hiring

Protests in Secunderabad over a new plan to hire contract soldiers turned violent on Friday.

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Covid infections up after Platinum Jubilee celebrations

The latest UK figures cover the long weekend of partying and suggest one in 45 has Covid.

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Europe heatwave: Outdoor events banned in parts of France

France forced to import electricity as air-conditioners and fans switched on for record heatwave.

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Nigeria's Owo church massacre: Who are the victims?

Remembering some of the 40 people killed in an attack on a church which shocked Nigeria.

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WTO agrees deals on Covid vaccines and overfishing

The World Trade Organization announces a raft of agreements after five days of negotiations.

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Thursday 16 June 2022

Jamal Khashoggi: Saudi embassy street in US renamed after murdered journalist

Washington DC unveils Jamal Khashoggi Way as a reminder of the journalist murdered by Saudi agents.

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Tom Hanks shouts at fans after causing wife to trip

The actor was filmed becoming angry after his wife tripped as they left a New York restaurant.

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Ukraine war: Moroccan's death sentence being ignored, sister says

Brahim Saaudun and two Britons were captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine.

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Beyoncé announces her first album in six years, Renaissance

The star's seventh album will be called Renaissance, and fans only have to wait one month to hear it.

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Australian man uses forklift to trap would-be thief in car

Footage from Australia shows the woman stuck in a car suspended above the ground before she is arrested.

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US-led coalition capture senior IS leader in north Syria raid

Troops were dropped by helicopters and left minutes later with the man, reports say.

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Kevin Spacey granted bail over sexual assault charges

A London magistrate tells the Oscar-winning actor he will appear at a Crown Court next month.

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Wednesday 15 June 2022

James Patterson: US author sorry for saying white writers face racism

The best-selling US author apologises for saying older white writers face a form of racism.

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Dutch idea to give jobs to French youths backfires

Karien van Gennip tried to address shortages in the Dutch labour market but she quickly backtracked.

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Boy rescued after 100 hours trapped underground in a well

A 10-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after falling 18m down an open well in India.

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Hot coal walk leaves 25 injured in Switzerland

The group suffered burns after walking over a bed of coals as part of a team building exercise.

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Ukrainian widow: Russian forces kidnapped me and my baby

Viktoria and her baby have been waiting for nearly 50 days to get a UK visa.

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Tuesday 14 June 2022

Ecuador police arrest protest leader Leonidas Iza

Leonidas Iza, who heads an indigenous people's campaign group, has led protests against fuel prices.

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Whiskey Wars: Denmark and Canada strike deal to end 50-year row over Arctic island

The Nato allies have been involved in a good-natured spat over ownership of Hans Island since 1971.

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Yemen tanker: UN crowdfunding to prevent catastrophic oil spill

It is in a race against time to prevent the breakup of a decaying tanker abandoned in the Red Sea.

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Watch: Hong Kong's iconic floating restaurant towed away

The 76m (250ft) Jumbo Floating Restaurant has appeared in both Cantonese and Hollywood films.

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Haze Fan: China releases Bloomberg journalist on bail

Haze Fan of Bloomberg news was held 18 months ago and accused of threatening China's security.

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Taiwan: Are the US and China heading to war over the island?

The two superpowers have escalated their rhetoric in recent weeks - is a conflict on the horizon?

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French burkini ban challenged by Grenoble in top court

The ban on the full-body swimsuits in public swimming pools is contested by Grenoble city council.

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Monday 13 June 2022

Amber Heard speaks about social media 'hate and vitriol' of Johnny Depp trial

The actress gives her first interview since the verdict in her defamation trial against Johnny Depp.

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Manchester bombing survivor climbs to Mount Kilimanjaro summit

Martin Hibbert was paralysed from the waist down during a bomb attack at Manchester Arena in 2017.

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Nigeria wedding party kidnapping: Zamfara escapee recounts shooting

A Nigerian couple put their wedding celebrations on hold after gunmen abduct at least 29 guests.

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Four Siberian tiger cubs born in China

There are less than 1,000 siberian tigers living in the wild.

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Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: 'A tragedy foretold'

Indigenous community in the Javari Valley say they feel abandoned by Brazilian authorities.

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Indian officials demolish houses of Muslims after protests

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh have demolished the houses of several Muslims they allege are linked to recent protests that turned violent.

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Sunday 12 June 2022

Hajj-Muslim pilgrims face losing out from online booking to Mecca

The Saudi government wants Muslims to book online for Mecca but many have already paid tour agents.

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Abuja to Kaduna train attack: Gunmen free 11 hostages

Their release comes as President Buhari expresses his "daily grief" over Nigeria's security crisis.

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Russia unveils 'tasty' McDonald's substitute

The fast food outlets are rebranded as "Tasty and that's it" after the burger giant pulled out.

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The Lady of Heaven film: Morocco bans ‘blasphemous’ British film

The Lady of Heaven film, about the daughter of prophet Muhammad, has sparked outrage.

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Saturday 11 June 2022

March For Our Lives: Thousands join gun control rallies across the US

Protesters gather in the wake of last month's mass shooting at a primary school in Uvalde, Texas.

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March For Our Lives: Tens of thousands rally for stricter US gun laws

Following several recent school shootings, protesters - especially young people - demand change.

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Russia hands out passports in occupied Ukraine cities

The issuing of Russian passports in occupied Kherson and Melitopol is condemned by Kyiv.

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Qatar World Cup 2022: German ex-football star says host's treatment of gay people is unacceptable

Oliver Bierhoff says the World Cup host's treatment of gay people is "absolutely unacceptable".

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China: Footage of women attacked in restaurant sparks outrage

There is widespread anger in China after footage went viral of an attack on a group of women.

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Aukus: Australia to pay €555m settlement to French firm

The €555m settlement draws a line under a row that threatened to torpedo EU-Australia trade talks.

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Polish hammer throwing champ fights off car thief

Poland's Anita Wlodarczyk says she will have surgery on an injury sustained while apprehending a thief who broke into her car.

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Friday 10 June 2022

Julee Cruise: Twin Peaks creator David Lynch pays tribute to 'great singer'

Director David Lynch remembers Cruise as "a great musician, a great singer and a great human being".

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Texas school shooting: Uvalde school police chief defends mass shooting response

The Uvalde school police chief told the Texas Tribune that officers responded without hesitation

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January 6 hearing: Five key moments from the US Capitol riot hearing

A Republican slams Trump, police describe chaos and the ex-president's daughter doubts his fraud claim.

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Champions League: Chain of failures marred Paris final, French inquiry says

The report says the violence against fans at the Stade de France has "severely damaged" France's image.

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Energy and food drive US inflation to highest for 40 years

Rising energy and food costs pushed inflation to 8.6% in May, the highest rate in more than 40 years.

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Neighbours cast say farewell on TV soap's last day of filming

Stars of the long-running Australian show say the final day of filming is "incredibly emotional".

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Bolsonaro: Closer US-Brazil ties unlikely after 'Trump of the Tropics' meets Biden

Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro, has questioned the validity of the US leader's victory.

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Border rapist trial starts in France for 56 attacks

Dino Scala is accused of a 30-year series of rapes and sexual assaults.

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Thursday 9 June 2022

Eurozone interest rates set to rise for first time in 11 years

The European Central Bank will increase rates in July as it tries to control soaring inflation.

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Aamir Liaquat Hussain: Pakistan's shock televangelist dies at 50

Aamir Liaquat Hussain was an outspoken, divisive anchor whose shows featured flashy prizes and abuse.

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Dom Phillips: Brazil steps up search for missing journalist

Journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira disappeared on Sunday in the Amazon.

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Uvalde attack: US House passes gun bill doomed to fail in senate

The measures include banning sales of semi-automatic weapons to under-21s, but they look set to be rejected.

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Champions League final: Paris police chief sorry for tear gassing Liverpool fans

The head of security at the Champions League final admits failings but says his aim was to save lives.

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Berlin crash: Attack on capital's streets was ‘cruel rampage’ – Scholz

Berlin's mayor says the suspect, who is in police custody, is "severely mentally impaired".

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Wednesday 8 June 2022

Uvalde mass shooting: Survivor, 11, testifies before US lawmakers

Miah Cerillo told a House committee about her harrowing experience surviving the school shooting.

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Harvey Weinstein to be charged with indecent assault in UK

The Metropolitan Police has been authorised to charge the 70-year-old former Hollywood producer.

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Bola Tinubu: Lagos APC 'godfather' sets sights on Nigeria conquest

Bola Tinubu, 70, will lead Nigeria's ruling APC into presidential elections next February.

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Paris woman condemns police for friend's fatal shooting

A young woman speaks out after her friend becomes the latest person to die in a police road check.

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Belgian royals in DR Congo: King Phillipe returns looted mask

It is the first of 84,000 colonial objects Belgian authorities have agreed to give back.

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Berlin: One dead and others hurt as car drives into pedestrians

Police say it is unclear whether the incident was an accident or a deliberate attack.

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Tuesday 7 June 2022

Nupur Sharma: The Indian woman behind offensive Prophet Muhammad comments

Who is Nupur Sharma, the politician whose offensive comments have incensed the Islamic world?

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Apple announces buy now, pay later, among iOS 16 plans

The tech giant is introducing the controversial service as part of its iOS 16 update.

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Top Gun maker Paramount sued over copyright breach

The lawsuit claims the film studio did not have the rights to release Top Gun: Maverick.

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Li Jiaqi: China Lipstick King sparks Tiananmen questions

Livestreamer Li Jiaqi is yet to reappear after an apparent reference to the massacre on his show.

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KFC Australia forced to swap lettuce for cabbage

It comes as Australian shoppers have been hit with soaring prices for some fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Tiger King's Doc Antle charged with money laundering

Bhagavan "Doc" Antle has been charged with laundering more than half a million dollars.

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Monday 6 June 2022

Nigeria Owo church attack: Blood on the altar

"I don't think the shock of what I saw will leave me for the rest of my life," one man tells the BBC.

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Colombia rescuers 'wont give up' search for miners after blast

Three miners remain missing after 12 were killed in an explosion at a coal mine a week ago.

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Bangladesh officials say fire exacerbated by mislabelled chemicals

Officials say hydrogen peroxide containers were mislabelled, exacerbating a blaze that killed dozens.

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Ryanair Afrikaans test: South African fury over language quiz

South Africans flying on Ryanair must take a test in the Afrikaans language to prove their nationality.

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British geologist jailed in Iraq after taking artefacts

Jim Fitton, 66, is sentenced to 15 years for attempting to smuggle 12 stones and broken pottery.

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Sunday 5 June 2022

Platinum Jubilee: The Queen waves from Buckingham Palace balcony for pageant

The Queen watched Friday and Saturday's Jubilee events from home after experiencing "discomfort".

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Ukraine war: Flight ban hits Russian foreign minister's visit to Serbia

Balkan countries deny Sergei Lavrov's plane use of their airspace, scuppering his Serbia visit.

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Ukraine war: Putin vows to hit new targets if West sends weapons to Ukraine

The warning came as parts of Kyiv were hit in the first assault on Ukraine's capital for weeks.

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Monkeypox: Cases outside Africa rise to 780 in three weeks

WHO figures show confirmed cases tripled in a week, which is likely to be an underestimate.

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China fighter jet intercepts Australian plane - Canberra

Australia accuses a Chinese pilot of dangerous actions near the aircraft over the South China Sea.

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Nigeria violence: Gunmen attack Catholic church killing worshippers in Ondo state

The armed men entered the church in south-west Nigeria during a service and killed several people.

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Party at the Palace: The Queen meets Paddington Bear for jubilee celebrations

The Queen and the animated children's character professed a shared love for marmalade sandwiches.

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Saturday 4 June 2022

Abbott: US baby formula plant linked to national shortage resumes production

Abbott says it is restarting its plant in Michigan after it was closed because of contamination.

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Ukraine anger as Macron says 'Don't humiliate Russia'

The French leader wants to give Vladimir Putin an "exit ramp", but Ukraine rejects that stance.

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Tiananmen: Arrests reported in Hong Kong on anniversary of massacre

China has effectively banned the city's annual vigil commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre.

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Russian man accused of Alexander Litvinenko killing dies of Covid-19

Dmitry Kovtun, one of two men the UK says were behind the poisoning, has died in Russia of Covid.

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Iran's Khamenei accuses 'enemy' of stirring up protests

His comments come after several weeks of demonstrations in cities over the rising cost of basic foods.

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Cuba floods: At least two dead as heavy rain hits island

Havana residents knee-deep in water as the aftermath of Hurricane Agatha hits the Cuban capital.

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Friday 3 June 2022

Machine guns found in raid on French neo-Nazi gang

Authorities say the group went on a "Jew hunt" during a football match in Strasbourg.

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Osinachi Nwachuwku: Husband denies killing Nigeria gospel star

Osinachi Nwachuwku's death in April sparked outrage amid reports she was a victim of domestic abuse.

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Lagos okadas: Nigeria crushes 2,000 motorcycle taxis

More than 2,000 bikes are being destroyed after a Nigerian man was killed in a row over fares.

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Pakistani Taliban militants announce indefinite ceasefire with Islamabad

The ceasefire comes after negotiations in Kabul brokered by the Afghan Taliban government.

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Real Madrid ask France for Stade de France answers

Real Madrid have asked for answers into the "series of unfortunate events" at the Champions League final against Liverpool in Paris.

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Thursday 2 June 2022

Brazilian state hit by floods fears more rain

The number of people killed in flooding in Pernambuco state reaches 120 and more rain is forecast.

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Elon Musk declares end to remote working at Tesla

Staff unwilling to abide by new rules can "pretend to work somewhere else", says boss.

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Depp-Heard trial: Why Johnny Depp lost in the UK but won in the US

Experts say key factors included having a jury trial and his lawyers using a specific legal tactic.

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Cyril Ramaphosa: Arthur Fraser accuses South Africa president of kidnapping and bribery

President Cyril Ramaphosa says claims he acted illegally over an alleged burglary have no basis.

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Turkey wants to be called Türkiye in rebranding move

The country wants to be called Türkiye as part of a campaign launched by its president.

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Israel and Palestinians in flag furore amid ban move

The fight over whether Palestinian flags can be displayed hots up as some are publicly taken down.

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Wednesday 1 June 2022

Ukraine war: Answering your questions on the conflict's latest developments

The BBC's correspondents explain how things are progressing in Ukraine after almost 100 days of war.

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Ukraine war: Investigators look into alleged Russian war crimes

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began, nearly 15,000 war crimes have been alleged in the country.

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California reparations: How do you prove ancestry to enslaved people?

California plans to give reparations to those who can prove they're descendants of the enslaved.

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Champions League: Macron wants 'full transparency' over chaos at final

Chaotic scenes outside the Stade de France on Saturday marred the Champions League final.

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Biden meets BTS to tackle US anti-Asian hate

The K-pop boy band went to the White House to discuss the recent rise in hate crimes.

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Germans get €9-a-month travel in response to energy price rises

For the next three months, public transport costs are being cut to tackle the soaring cost of living.

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Hurricane Agatha: 11 dead and dozens missing in Mexico

Landslides and flash flooding caused by the storm have caused havoc in the coastal state of Oaxaca.

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