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Mueller report: Trump 'tried to get special counsel fired'
Trump tried to get Special Counsel Mueller fired, the just released report into alleged Russia collusion says.
Notre-Dame fire: Temporary wooden cathedral proposed
A wooden structure could be built outside the front of the fire-ravaged cathedral in Paris.
Facebook copied email contacts of 1.5 million users
The social network was grabbing email contacts of some new users for almost three years, it says.
Michel Houellebecq: Controversial writer wins Légion d'honneur
President Emmanuel Macron will present the controversial writer with the Legion d'honneur.
Hellboy film in Russia replaces Stalin with Hitler
A reference to the Soviet dictator in a line of dialogue was changed to Adolf Hitler.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
Federico Borella scoops first prize in the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards
A project on Indian farmers helped an Italian man win Photographer of the Year at the Sony awards.
Will AI kill developing world growth?
Automation could wipe out many jobs in developing countries, says globalisation expert Ian Goldin.
How new tech might help rebuild
Using modern technology to preserve a medieval building is nothing new in France.
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.
NZ ex-official guilty of hiding camera in embassy toilet
Ex-New Zealand military attache Alfred Keating secretly placed the device in the country's US embassy.
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.
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.
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.
HIV used to cure 'bubble boy' disease
All eight infants now have fully functioning immune systems after undergoing treatment, say experts.
'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.
Guatemalan presidential candidate held over 'drug plot'
Mario Estrada is accused of conspiring to import cocaine to the US to fund his presidential campaign.
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.
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.
A Bulgarian vulture's odyssey into Yemeni war zone
Nelson was captured by a militia who believed the vulture was transmitting military secrets.
New York police arrest man with petrol in St Patrick's Cathedral
Police arrest a man carrying petrol and lighters who entered St Patrick's Cathedral in New York.
Notre-Dame fire: Why the cathedral's beauty wins hearts around the world
The cathedral has come to symbolise the heart of France since it was built 850 years ago.
Madeira crash: At least 29 killed on tourist bus near Caniço
The bus had been carrying German tourists when it plunged off a road near the town of Caniço.
'Columbine-obsessed' woman accused of Denver school threats found dead
Sol Pais died in an apparent suicide after sparking a manhunt over threats made against Denver schools.
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.
Windrush scandal: One year on
Paulette was threatened with deportation to Jamaica despite living in the UK for 50 years.
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.
Star Wars: Mark Hamill supports superfan's emotional video
Mark Hamill supports a YouTuber who faced a backlash for his tearful reaction to the new Star Wars trailer.
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?
North Korea test fires new tactical guided weapon - state media
The announcement is the first public weapons test since US-North Korean talks collapsed.
Italian students' BBQ results in €13m fine for forest fire
Two 22-year old men are fined the sum after a meal at a mountain forest home goes badly wrong.
EU struggles over law to tackle spread of terror online
Law changes agreed by the European Parliament do not pass the "Christchurch test", an official says.
Sadaf Khadem: Iranian female boxer halts return over arrest fears
Sadaf Khadem believes she could be held for breaking Iran's dress code during a bout in France.
The grief over lost buildings
People around the world share emotional stories about seeing important cultural sights destroyed.
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.
BTS: 'We failed and tried again'
Arguably the world's biggest boy band, BTS open up about their "struggles and tears".
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.
Rare kakapo parrots have best breeding season on record
Kakapos were one of New Zealand's most common birds, but they are now on the brink of extinction.
Jet Airways temporarily suspends all flights
The Indian airline suspends all of its domestic and international flights as it seeks further funding.
'Assange smeared faeces in Ecuador embassy,' says president
Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno tells the BBC why his government revoked Julian Assange's asylum.
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.
Denver schools close as FBI hunt 'Columbine-obsessed' woman
Schools throughout Denver, Colorado close as authorities search for an "extremely dangerous" woman.
Alan García: Peru's former president kills himself ahead of arrest
Two-time president Alan García shot himself as police came to arrest him over corruption claims.
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.
South Korean arsonist kills neighbours fleeing fire - police
The suspect set his own flat on fire and then stabbed residents as they fled the building in Jinju, South Korea.
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.
Australia couple rescued after writing 'help' in mud
The two were missing for 26 hours but were spotted by a search plane flying overhead.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The robot that tidies up bedrooms
Robots are good at repetitive tasks but struggle with new objects. Can they be trained to overcome that?
Australia deer attack kills man and injures woman
The stag gored the man and seriously injured a woman on a property in Victoria, police say.
Ivanka Trump: I 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.
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.
'I was playing at mass when the fire broke'
Johann Vexo was evacuated from Notre-Dame whilst playing the organ.
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.
Indonesia election: Millions vote in 'identity-defining' poll
Presidential candidates in the largest Muslim-majority nation have courted Islamic conservatives.
How will Notre-Dame be restored?
Experts explain how the 850-year-old building can be saved, after it was ravaged by a major fire.
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.
Spanish far-right Vox party banned from TV debate
The country's electoral commission ruled that Vox's involvement would violate electoral law.
'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.
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.
Canada group sues government over Google's Sidewalk Labs
Waterfront Toronto's plan to partner with a Google sister-company has faced fierce opposition.
Notre-Dame: Hunt for 'dad and daughter' in photo goes viral
A search to find two people, pictured moments before fire engulfed the cathedral, is under way.
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.
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.
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".
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.
The story of the fire in graphics
How the Notre-Dame fire spread and the damage it caused, shown in graphics and images.
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.
Notre-Dame fire: Cathedral saved within crucial half hour
France's deputy interior minister praises firefighters for risking their lives to save the cathedral.
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.
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.
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.
Ukraine election rivals trade taunts and media tricks
A TV comic is tipped to become Ukrainian president, but his rival is a political heavyweight.
Images of the fire and its aftermath
Images from Paris as residents and officials examine the extent of the disastrous fire.
EU law fixes minimum rights for 'gig economy' workers
Casual and "on-demand" workers will now have better protections under EU law.
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.
Why the blaze was so difficult to tackle
Experts tell the BBC of the challenges fire crews faced as they battled to save the historic building.
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 of the ocean.
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.
Notre-Dame fire: Macron pledges to reconstruct cathedral
The French president pledges a global effort for Paris's iconic cathedral after it was ravaged by fire.
Pulitzers: Capital Gazette wins for coverage of newsroom massacre
Staff at a Maryland newspaper quietly hug in memory of five colleagues killed by a gunman last year.
Ilhan Omar: Rival rallies for Trump and congresswoman
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's supporters come out after Trump's tweet about her discussing the 9/11 attacks.
Notre-Dame cathedral: First look inside fire-damaged building
Search teams are assessing the damage to the 850-year-old Parisian landmark.
Russia jails Norwegian Frode Berg for spying on submarines
The retired border guard gets 14 years in a Russian labour camp, but denies spying.
Barry Humphries: Top comedy prize renamed after transgender row
Melbourne's comedy festival distances its top award from controversy-hit comedian Barry Humphries.
EU votes on 'high-level' protection for whistleblowers
The proposed law protects whistleblowers from dismissal, demotion and other forms of punishment.
Notre-Dame: The French president says the cathedral will be rebuilt following fire
President Macron says Notre-Dame will be rebuilt after a huge fire destroyed a large section of the cathedral.
Visually impaired man rescued from oncoming train by passengers
The visually impaired man is pulled to safety after falling on to the subway track in Maryland.
Notre-Dame fire: Hymns sung in the street as cathedral burns
People gathered in disbelief as they watched the 850-year-old Gothic building burn.
Pakistan dust storm leaves three people dead
Winds of up to 65 kilometres per hour (40 mph) were recorded in Karachi.
Eight dead after tornadoes rip across US South
Two children were killed in powerful storms that brought tornadoes and torrential rains to the US South.
Graffiti punished by reading - 'It worked!' says prosecutor
Two-and-a-half years after five teenagers were sentenced by a court to read a list of books, all are still in education and none has reoffended.
What Notre-Dame means to the French
Henri Astier explains why watching the cathedral go up in flames is so upsetting for the locals.
How can you stop your kids viewing harmful web content?
Is content filtering tech the answer or is education and discussion the key to keeping kids safe?
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