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Facebook founder sees wealth hit $100bn after TikTok rival launch
The social media giant's shares rose on Thursday after the launch of its new TikTok rival Instagram Reels.
Hong Kong: Joshua Wong among 24 charged over Tiananmen vigil
The annual vigil had been banned for the first time in 30 years, with officials citing coronavirus rules.
'Aggressive action' needed as Africa coronavirus cases pass 1m
South Africa has more than half of all Covid-19 cases, while Tanzania's lack of data is a "concern".
Beirut explosion: Anti-government protests break out in city
Lebanese security forces deployed tear gas on a group of demonstrators near parliament.
'It took 32 years, but I finally found my kidnapped son'
After Li Jingzhi's son went missing in 1988 she dedicated her life to searching for him. He was found in May this year.
World's remotest Irish bar: 'We will survive Covid'
It has been closed since April, you can't reach it by car, and it's a two-day hike from the nearest airport.
Trump: US firms must end links with TikTok and WeChat
The president has given US businesses 45 days to stop doing business with the Chinese apps.
US election 2020: Trump says opponent Biden will 'hurt God'
"He's against God. He's against guns," Mr Trump says of his Democratic challenger.
How the pandemic is sending some Brazilians 'two steps back'
Strides made to reduce poverty in Brazil are being reversed by the economic upheaval caused by Covid.
Trump says Biden is 'against God and he's against guns'
President Trump has accused his Democratic opponent of following the 'radical left agenda' to 'hurt the Bible'.
Beirut explosion: Macron calls for 'deep change' in Lebanon after blast
The visiting French president says funding is available but reforms must take place before it is sent.
Beirut explosion: 'We still think it's like a dream'
Charbel Matar, a doctor in the Lebanese city, told the BBC his home has been destroyed by the blast.
Coronavirus: India becomes third country to pass two million cases
India confirmed its last million cases in just 20 days, faster than any other county in the world.
'No one is above the law, not even the NRA'
New York's attorney general is suing the NRA to dissolve it over alleged financial mismanagement.
Malaria in Africa: Parasite 'resistant to artemisinin'
Scientists in Rwanda find cases of resistance to artemisinin, a frontline drug used to treat malaria.
Saudi crown prince accused of sending hit squad to Canada
Mohammed bin Salman has been accused of sending a hit-squad to kill a former Saudi official.
Coronavirus: Dr Fauci says daughters have been harassed
The top US virus researcher said he had hired security for his family after receiving death threats.
Beirut explosion: Before and after images
Satellite and aerial images show the extent of the Beirut port explosion that ripped through the Lebanese city.
Mexico obesity: Oaxaca bans sale of junk food to children
Children will no longer be able to buy sugary drinks and calorie-laden snacks in Oaxaca.
Beirut explosion: Pianist's homage to the victims
Beirut resident May Melki says her rendition of Auld Lang Syne is a homage, not a farewell.
How 'lockdown birdwatching' is helping Australia's bushfire recovery
Birdwatching has boomed during Australia's Covid-19 lockdown - and it's having an unexpected benefit.
Zoe Saldana apologises for playing Nina Simone: 'She deserved better'
The actress says she "should never have played Nina" in the heavily criticised 2016 biopic.
Tokyo Olympics: Rings temporarily shelved
The giant Olympic rings exit the spotlight temporarily for maintenance, after the Tokyo games are postponed.
TikTok twins charged over bank robbery 'prank'
Alan and Alex Stokes are accused of faking a bank robbery "to gain popularity on social media".
Beirut explosion: Exploring the damage after the blast
A Beirut resident show how neighbours are trying to help clean up and recover after the blast.
Twitter to label state-controlled news accounts
The social network will stop affected accounts being promoted by its recommendation algorithms.
New York attorney general sues to dissolve NRA
New York's attorney general announces a lawsuit aimed at dissolving the powerful gun lobbying group.
Coronavirus: How does a Covid-19 pandemic come to an end?
The pandemic officially started when the WHO declared it in March 2020 but how will it end?
Coronavirus: Los Angeles to shut off water and power to party houses
Houses have become nightclubs despite coronavirus-linked restrictions, Los Angeles mayor says.
Mandatory hotel quarantine for NSW arrivals from Victoria
People entering the Australian state of New South Wales from Victoria must go into hotel quarantine.
Hiroshima bomb: Japan marks 75 years since nuclear attack
The first nuclear weapon used in war killed 140,000 people - Japan surrendered days later, ending WW2.
Beirut explosion: Angry residents demand answers after blast
People in Lebanon call for justice after a blast that left at least 137 dead and about 5,000 injured.
Teens arrested with AK47 at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida
The boys were fleeing police and "had no idea" they had entered the US president's property.
Sri Lanka election: Rajapaksa brothers declare victory
The final result, still to be confirmed, is expected to strengthen the brothers' grip on power.
Beirut explosion: How ship's deadly cargo ended up at port
More than 2,000 tons of ammonium nitrate arrived in 2013 on the Moldovan-flagged MV Rhosus.
Beirut: The bride being photographed in wedding dress as blast hit
Israa Seblani was posing for her wedding photographs when the huge explosion shook the nearby port area of Beirut.
Hiroshima: The day Michiko nearly missed her train
The horrors of the Hiroshima atomic bomb are laid bare through the story of one woman's life.
Jake Paul: FBI swat team seizes guns at home of YouTube star
The social media star is no stranger to controversy and has had other run-ins with law enforcement.
Poland LGBT protests: Three charged with hanging rainbow flags off statues
The offences they are charged with are punishable by a fine or up to two years in prison.
Beirut explosion: What we know so far
A devastating explosion in Beirut on Tuesday killed at least 135 people and injured thousands.
Facebook removes Trump's 'Covid misinformation' post
The social network said the post had violated its rules around "harmful Covid misinformation".
Michelle Obama: Former US first lady says she has 'low-grade depression'
The former US first lady blames it on the pandemic, racial tensions and the Trump administration.
Coronavirus: How an aged care crisis seized 'ill-prepared' Australia
As the country endures its most deadly coronavirus period, have elderly Australians been let down?
Walter Lübcke: Man on trial admits to killing German politician
Walter Lübcke, a pro-migrant politician, was shot at close range in his garden last year.
Coronavirus: Sweden's economy hit less hard by pandemic
After avoiding a Covid-19 lockdown, the country sees its economy shrink less than in other EU nations.
US election: Biden to accept nomination remotely over virus fears
Joe Biden will not attend the Democratic convention in Milwaukee due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Twitter hack teen's court date 'Zoombombed' with porn
Reporters suggested the hearing was not password-protected, allowing disruption in.
Neil Young sues Donald Trump's campaign for using his songs
The US president has played Rockin' in the Free World at events without the rock star's permission
Zhang Yuhuan: Chinese court clears man of murder after 27 years in prison
Zhang Yuhuan, who always claimed his innocence, was China's longest-serving wrongfully convicted inmate.
In pictures: Chaos and destruction in Beirut after blast
Photos show the destruction in the Lebanese capital after a huge explosion.
Activist beats 20-year Democratic veteran
Cori Bush, a racial justice activist who was once homeless, wins Missouri's Democratic primary.
Beirut explosion: What is ammonium nitrate and how dangerous is it?
Ammonium nitrate has been blamed for a deadly explosion in Beirut, but what exactly is the chemical?
Tourist posing for photo breaks 19th Century Antonio Canova sculpture
A tourist has accidentally broken the toes of a historic artwork while visiting a museum in Italy.
Banned protesters send #ZimbabweanLivesMatter viral
The social media campaign tapping into the anger of the global #BlackLivesMatter phenomenon.
Anthony Levandowski: Ex-Google engineer sentenced for theft
A judge says Anthony Levandowski carried out the "biggest trade secret crime I have ever seen".
The mother in labour during blast
Emmanuelle was getting ready to give birth at St George's hospital in Beirut when an explosion rocked Lebanon's capital.
India PM Modi lays foundation for Ayodhya Ram temple amid Covid surge
Building of the Ayodhya temple will begin after a decades-long legal fight between Hindus and Muslims.
Virgin Atlantic running out of money, High Court hears
High Court told the airline's finances are critically low and it needs approval for a rescue deal.
City growth favours animals 'more likely to carry disease'
Turning wild spaces into farmland or cities creates opportunities for diseases to cross into humans.
Instagram rolls out its TikTok rival Reels
The photo-sharing app adds new features that will be very familiar to TikTok fans.
Kashmir: 'I could land up in jail if I express myself freely'
Artists, poets and journalists feel that freedom of expression is under attack in Kashmir.
Zarka's husband sliced off her nose. A surgeon offered to restore it for free
A young Afghan woman suffered a brutal domestic assault, but surgery gave her a ray of hope.
Beirut blast: Frantic search for survivors of deadly explosion
More than 100 people are missing after a massive explosion devastated the port area of Beirut.
Coronavirus: France records two-month high in cases
Spain has also recorded its highest number of daily coronavirus cases in months.
SpaceX: Musk's 'Mars ship' prototype aces 150m test flight
A prototype of the engine for SpaceX's next-generation Starship vehicle has made a 150m test "hop".
Beirut explosion: Port officials under house arrest as rescue efforts continue
Rescue efforts continue a day after the explosion that left at least 135 dead and over 4,000 injured.
Coronavirus: Queensland to close border to New South Wales
Australia's north-eastern state expresses fears about Sydney and Canberra, as Melbourne's outbreak worsens.
Beirut explosion: Moment blast hit BBC bureau
BBC Arabic reporter Maryem Taoumi was interviewing a member of the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy from the Beirut Bureau.
LinkedIn co-founder reveals key secret to success
Allen Blue, who co-founded professional network LinkedIn, reveals how start-ups can achieve growth.
What is the 'sovereign citizen' movement?
Anti-government activists who believe they are immune from the law are a worldwide threat, experts say.
Climate change: Satellites find new colonies of Emperor penguins
A search from space discovers new colonies of the Antarctic bird that has an uncertain future.
UN pledges to help Mali rebuild heritage sites damaged in conflict
Parts of the life and culture of the country's Land of the Dogon have been destroyed in conflict.
Beirut blast: Eyewitnesses describe the power of the explosion
Eyewitnesses describe the power of the deadly explosion that rocked Beirut.
TikTok: The story of a social media giant
How did the social media platform get so big and where could it be heading?
Coronavirus economy: 'I'm just looking for whatever I can get'
This is what they say it's like to be in your 20s and unemployed during the age of coronavirus.
Education suffers in Kashmir's 'endless' lockdown
Students in Indian-administered Kashmir have seen massive disruptions to education.
Letter from Africa: How African generosity dried a crying teacher's tears
Strangers helped a Nigerian teacher, left without money because of coronavirus, get back on his feet.
Coronavirus: Three Biden claims about Trump fact-checked
Joe Biden has made a series of claims about the president's coronavirus response - is he right?
Is noise pollution killing whales and dolphins?
Dr Maria Morell studies their ears to discover if hearing damage led to their death.
Audi drops 'insensitive' girl with banana ad
The German carmaker apologises for a tweeted car ad that sparked a furore.
Beirut blast: City explosion causes widespread damage
Video is emerging online of the huge blast that has devastated a large part of the Lebanese capital.
Belarus ruler Lukashenko says Russia lying over 'mercenaries'
Days from a key election, President Alexander Lukashenko accuses Russia of a violent plot.
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa vows to 'flush out' opponents
Emmerson Mnangagwa accuses the opposition of trying to destabilise the country.
Google-Fitbit takeover: EU launches full-scale probe
The European Commission's move has the potential to derail the $2.1bn takeover.
Obesity not defined by weight, says new Canada guideline
A new Canadian clinical guideline aims to reduce stigma against overweight patients.
Spain puzzles over ex-King Juan Carlos's whereabouts
Embattled ex-King Juan Carlos left weeks after he was linked to a probe into alleged corruption.
SpaceX: Nasa crew describe rumbles and jolts of return to Earth
Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley describe returning to Earth from the ISS in SpaceX's vehicle.
The Kashmiris waiting for their loved ones to come home
A year after Indian-administered Kashmir lost its special status, thousands still languish in jail.
TikTok founder defends potential Microsoft sale
President Donald Trump has threatened to bar the popular video-sharing social media firm from the US.
Coronavirus: How pandemic pods and zutors are changing home-schooling
US parents are resorting to "pandemic pods" and garden classrooms - but will it deepen inequalities?
Melbourne police see violent lockdown resistance
A policewoman's head was repeatedly "smashed" in one incident in shopping centre, authorities say.
China Uighurs: A model's video gives a rare glimpse inside internment
Seven months ago Merdan Ghappar disappeared in Xinjiang. Then his family started getting messages.
Boeing's 737 Max moves closer to flying again
US regulators have put forward a list of changes needed before the ill-fated planes can restart flights.
Beirut blast: Many injured as large blast rocks city
Lebanon's health minister says there are many injuries and severe damage in the city's port area.
Article 370: Curfew in Kashmir as protesters plan 'black day'
Officials anticipate violence on the first anniversary of the revocation of the state's autonomy.
Coronavirus: Millions return to lockdown in Philippines
A strict curb on movements has been re-imposed in the capital Manila after a surge in Covid infections.
Beach SOS saves men stranded on tiny Micronesian island
The Micronesian men were spotted by Australian and US aircraft after being reported missing on Saturday.
Donald Trump: US Treasury should get cut of TikTok deal
The president has given Microsoft 45 days to reach a deal or he will ban the app in the US.
'How I found out Pablo Escobar was my father'
Phillip Witcomb speaks about his infamous father and how he grew up not knowing his true identity.
What's going on with TikTok?
Microsoft confirmed it wants to acquire TikTok after President Trump threatened to ban the app.
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