India landslide: Nine tourists killed as boulders fall from hilltop  

A vehicle carrying tourists from Delhi is struck by large rocks in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

what do you think? 2021-07-25 11:44:01

Wildfires spread from California to Nevada  

Fire crews are battling extreme temperatures to control wildfires in California and Nevada.

what do you think? 2021-07-25 10:02:41

Meteor wows Norway after blazing through night sky  

The meteor is believed to have landed in a forest after flashes of light were seen across Norway.

what do you think? 2021-07-25 08:32:46

Australia Covid: Anti-lockdown protesters condemned  

It comes after thousands marched through Australian cities to demand an end to lockdown measures.

what do you think? 2021-07-25 07:03:33

Shock golds and Osaka's return at Tokyo 2020  

Austria's Anna Kiesenhofer and Tunisian teenager Ahmed Hafnaoui win surprise golds on a drama-filled second day at the Tokyo Olympics.

what do you think? 2021-07-25 05:53:15

Rockslide destroys bridge in northern India  

It was one of several landslides in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday.

what do you think? 2021-07-25 04:24:04

Tunisian teenager wins shock swimming gold  

Tunisia's Ahmed Hafnaoui takes a shock gold medal in the men's 400m freestyle on Sunday.

what do you think? 2021-07-25 04:04:40

Jackie Mason, rabbi turned comedian, dies aged 93  

The famed US stand-up comedian and actor voiced Krusty the Clown's father in The Simpsons.

what do you think? 2021-07-25 03:46:15

Nigeria school kidnappers abduct man delivering ransom  

Criminals kidnap an elderly man who was sent to pay a ransom for the release of 136 school children.

what do you think? 2021-07-25 02:42:06

Clashes in Paris over Covid measures  

French anti-riot police fired teargas during protests against Covid-19 curbs and vaccination.

what do you think? 2021-07-24 20:45:50

LA man who mocked Covid-19 vaccines dies of virus  

Stephen Harmon, who opposed getting vaccinated, has died after a month-long struggle with the virus.

what do you think? 2021-07-24 20:23:56

Serial killer on death row Rodney Alcala dies of natural causes  

Infamous "Dating Game Killer" Rodney Alcala was sentenced in 2010 for murdering women in California.

what do you think? 2021-07-24 18:58:11

Excitement over wooden shipwreck found in Antigua's seabed  

Historians believe the wreck found in Antigua to be the 1762 Beaumont, a French merchant ship.

what do you think? 2021-07-24 15:15:01

Tokyo Olympics: The youngest athletes, past and present  

GB skateboarder Sky Brown is 13 years old, but there have been even younger in the history of the Games.

what do you think? 2021-07-24 14:59:54

ICYMI: World's deepest pool and a royal ritual resumes  

Here's a round-up of the week's news you might have missed.

what do you think? 2021-07-24 14:18:26

Covid: Delta variant spreads globally as cases soar  

With low global vaccination rates, the variant's spread is threatening to overwhelm health systems.

what do you think? 2021-07-24 12:06:48

Typhoon In-Fa sweeps towards China after flooding chaos  

Typhoon In-Fa is expected to make landfall on Sunday, days after floods devastated central areas.

what do you think? 2021-07-24 11:42:58

Afghanistan curfew imposed as Taliban militants advance  

The government says the measure is to help its forces stop Taliban militants infiltrating cities.

what do you think? 2021-07-24 10:56:22

R. Kelly accused of abusing teenage boy he met in McDonald's  

The R&B star had sexual contact with a 17-year-old he met in McDonald's, prosecutors claim.

what do you think? 2021-07-24 09:56:24

Golds, shock exits and heat on day one  

There were early gold medals for China, Iran and South Korea on a sweltering opening day of the Tokyo Olympic Games.

what do you think? 2021-07-24 09:40:17

The YouTubers who blew the whistle on an anti-vax plot  

A mysterious marketing agency secretly offered to pay social media stars to spread disinformation about Covid-19 vaccines

what do you think? 2021-07-24 07:41:23

Australia Covid: Arrests at anti-lockdown protests  

Thousands take to the streets in Sydney, with further protests in Melbourne and Brisbane.

what do you think? 2021-07-24 03:56:08

Budapest Pride stands up for LGBT rights in Hungary  

Organisers accuse Hungary's right-wing government of seeking to discriminate against gay people.

what do you think? 2021-07-24 03:18:03

Baby orca, Toa, dies in New Zealand after failed search for mother  

Toa, a killer whale stranded from his family, had washed ashore on the New Zealand coast.

what do you think? 2021-07-24 02:57:40

Nigeria's hipster herders - the funky Fulanis  

Fulani herders are usually found in forests herding cattle but when they go to cities, they dress in style.

what do you think? 2021-07-24 02:40:09

Surfside tower collapse: No sign of final victim as Miami search ends  

As the search for remains in the collapsed apartment block ends, one victim remains unaccounted for.

what do you think? 2021-07-24 02:33:14

India monsoon: Rescuers search for survivors after heavy rains  

Heavy rains have battered India's western coast, leaving dozens dead and prompting mass evacuations.

what do you think? 2021-07-24 01:38:04

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What's stopping aid getting in?  

A renewed surge in fighting has made it ever more difficult for aid to reach areas in desperate need.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 19:22:04

1991 reforms: The year that transformed India  

The BBC looks back at the pivotal moment when India's economy changed forever.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 17:48:36

China imposes sanctions on US officials  

The sanctions are in response to recent US sanctions on Chinese officials in Hong Kong.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 16:13:46

Las Vegas murder case cracked with smallest ever amount of DNA  

Just 15 cells' worth of DNA was used to track down the man suspected of killing a US girl in 1989.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 15:20:25

DRC volcano: Reuniting children with families after the eruption  

Children are still separated from parents, two months after a volcano erupted near Goma in DR Congo.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 14:48:04

MLB's Cleveland Indians drop controversial name  

After decades of criticism from Native American groups, the Cleveland Indians have a new name.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 12:53:29

Olympics: Munich victims honoured for first time at opening ceremony  

Nearly 50 years after 11 Israeli athletes were killed, a moment's silence is marked in Tokyo.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 12:24:11

US fires: Inside a US fire truck driving through a wildfire  

As burning ash pelts their vehicle, video shows firefighters in California drive through the flames.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 12:22:02

Tokyo Olympics: 2020 Games begin as Naomi Osaka lights Olympic flame in poignant ceremony  

The Tokyo 2020 Games are officially under way as Naomi Osaka lights the Olympic flame in a poignant opening ceremony.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 10:15:48

German TV apologises for smearing mud on clothes at flood site  

A video showed Susanna Ohlen rubbing herself with dirt before broadcasting from a flood-hit town.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 09:11:45

Why is the Great Barrier Reef in trouble? A simple guide  

Australia's natural wonder faces a battle to survive - here's a simple guide.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 07:14:08

Jovenel Moïse: Unrest mars funeral of assassinated Haitian leader  

Gunshots and tear gas punctuate the funeral of former Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 05:54:46

Covid vaccines: Why a giant plastic bag shortage is slowing the rollout  

A look at the critical vaccine components in short supply, as a new global marketplace is launched to tackle bottlenecks.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 05:03:30

Man rescued in Alaska after week-long bear attack ordeal  

US Coast Guard officials spotted an SOS sign on a remote shack where the man had been staying.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 04:37:05

Pegasus spyware: French President Macron changes phone after hack reports  

Mr Macron was one of several world leaders reportedly targeted by NSO Group's Pegasus spyware.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 04:20:49

Covid: Moderna jab approved for teenagers in EU  

Vaccination with Moderna's jab can now be extended to adolescents, the EU medicines watchdog says.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 04:09:48

Raj Kundra: Indian millionaire embroiled in porn scandal  

Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty, has been accused of running a porn production ring.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 04:05:30

Covid vaccine: Eight-week gap seen as sweet spot for Pfizer jab antibodies  

Spacing out doses boosts antibody levels, say researchers - who suggest eight weeks as the "sweet spot".

what do you think? 2021-07-23 04:05:03

India Zomato: Shares of food delivery app soar 80% on market debut  

The firm's stock exchange listing sets the pace for other start-ups that are thriving in the pandemic.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 03:53:26

Firm fined £2.6m for claiming clothes prevent Covid  

Australian activewear company Lorna Jane is branded "exploitative" and "predatory" by a judge.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 03:50:30

India monsoon: 36 dead after landslides in Maharashtra  

Rescuers have been recovering bodies from under debris but more people are feared missing.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 03:46:16

Emily Ratajkowski sponsors Bantry Basketball Club in County Cork  

Emily Ratajkowski buys kit for Bantry's U15 and U16 teams, setting Snapchat "on fire".

what do you think? 2021-07-23 03:30:53

Tips from the Netherlands on how to build a nation of cyclists  

Some tips from the Dutch Cycling Embassy on how to make bikes the easiest and safest way to travel.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 03:29:07

Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson not yet astronauts, US says  

The US government has tightened rules on which space-goers can claim their astronaut wings.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 03:25:40

Angelina Jolie wins appeal to remove judge from Brad Pitt divorce case  

The ruling is a victory for Angelina Jolie, who is locked in a custody battle with Brad Pitt.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 03:18:08

Tokyo Olympics: Japanese artists reimagine countries as anime samurai  

The creators have used the flags of competing nations as inspiration to design Japanese warriors.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 02:44:52

Tokyo Olympics: Ten global stars to watch out for at the Games  

From Simone Biles to Bruce Springsteen's daughter Jessica - who are the athletes to follow at the Tokyo Olympics?

what do you think? 2021-07-23 02:10:33

Indonesia: Covid-positive man boards flight disguised as wife  

He may never have been caught if he had not changed into his regular clothes midway through the flight.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 02:07:05

First Chinese presidential visit to Tibet in 30 years  

Xi Jinping is the first Chinese leader in 30 years to make an official trip to the troubled region.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 02:06:06

Washington shooting: Gunman opens fire outside restaurant  

It comes as gun violence is on the rise in Washington DC and other American cities.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 02:04:23

Didi shares fall on reports China is planning penalties  

The ride-hailing giant's shares are now down by more than 25% since their New York market debut last month.

what do you think? 2021-07-23 01:58:47

Major websites hit by global outage  

The websites of HSBC, British Airways and Airbnb are among those to have briefly gone offline.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 20:48:03

The cost of hosting the Olympics  

Holding the world's biggest sporting event comes with a hefty price tag

what do you think? 2021-07-22 18:53:53

Sundarbans: why the world's largest mangrove forest is sinking  

The low-lying islands are being battered by violent storms, rising sea levels, and melting ice from the Himalayas.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 17:03:48

Tokyo Olympics: Is the USA 'Dream Team' era coming to an end?  

Team USA's men's and women's basketball teams have had difficult preparations for the Olympics, so could Tokyo 2020 see an end to their domination?

what do you think? 2021-07-22 15:11:45

AI advance could transform battle against disease  

A program has been used to predict the structures of nearly every protein in the human body.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 15:03:59

The refugee athlete who lost his mum to Covid  

Abdullah Sediqi, 24, is competing at the Tokyo Games in her honour.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 14:39:20

Coronavirus: Italy brings in Covid certificate amid spike in infections  

All those aged 12 and over with at least one jab will be able to access bars, cinemas and gyms.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 14:24:55

US border agents seize 15 giant snails  

The giant African land snail is known to destroy local ecosystems and can cause meningitis in humans.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 14:23:51

Tusker Rock's shipwrecks graveyard captured in art project  

Photographer Peter Britton wants his project to stand as a legacy to those lost to Tusker Rock.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 14:21:46

Indian tax authorities raid media outlets Bharat Samachar and Dainik Bhaskar  

The government denies that the raids were in retaliation for unfavourable reporting.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 13:39:26

Tokyo Olympics: A Games in a pandemic, new sports, British medal hopes and global stars to watch  

With the opening ceremony set for Friday, BBC Sport previews the Tokyo 2020 Olympics - a Games like no other.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 13:01:09

Tokyo Olympics: Black bear at softball arena still not caught out  

There are no fans at the Azuma Stadium in Fukushima for the Olympic softball tournament, but US players are keeping their eyes out for a ticketless intruder.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 12:35:06

Eric Clapton refuses to play venues requiring vaccines for concertgoers  

The UK recently announced that proof of vaccination will be required at venues and nightclubs.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 10:57:22

Pegasus spyware seller: Blame our customers not us for hacking  

NSO Group tells BBC News: "The finger-pointing should be at the customer."

what do you think? 2021-07-22 10:07:11

Ethiopia Tigray crisis: New front opens in war as aid fears grow  

A bloody eight-month battle for control of the Tigray region spills over into neighbouring Afar.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 09:19:20

The 12-year-old becoming Tokyo's youngest Olympian  

Hend Zaza from Syria reveals her inspiration for getting into table tennis at such a young age.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 09:16:11

Trading sex for cosmetic surgery in Mexico's narco capital  

The influence of narcos has caused many women to undergo cosmetic surgery in Mexico's Sinaloa state.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 08:18:20

California sues Activision Blizzard over alleged harassment  

One of the world's largest gaming companies is accused of endemic discrimination and harassment.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 07:01:24

Wuhan virus: Was US money used to fund risky research in China?  

What's the row about virus research in China between a prominent Republican and Dr Anthony Fauci?

what do you think? 2021-07-22 06:05:31

Tokyo Olympics: US gymnast Simone Biles gets her own goat emoji  

What started as a light-hearted response to her "haters" is now an official Simone Biles emoji.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 05:45:08

Covid: China rejects WHO plan for second phase of virus origin probe  

China says a proposal to audit labs shows "disrespect to common sense and arrogance towards science".

what do you think? 2021-07-22 05:37:03

Dust devil almost takes out football players at match in Bolivia  

The whirlwind, often mistaken for a tornado, came as a shock but appeared to cause no damage in Bolivia.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 05:22:40

China floods: Drone footage shows the scale of damage as clean up begins  

As aerial pictures show the extent of destruction, our correspondent reports on the situation on the ground.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 04:54:19

Australia and NZ pull out of Rugby League World Cup  

Australia and New Zealand pull out of the Rugby League World Cup because of "player welfare and safety concerns" related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 04:44:14

John Coates: Australian Olympic boss in awkward 'mansplaining' row  

In an awkward exchange, John Coates ordered politician Annastacia Palaszczuk to attend the Olympics.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 04:14:10

EU chief rejects UK bid to renegotiate Brexit deal  

Boris Johnson speaks to EU chief Ursula von der Leyen about the UK's demand to rework the Brexit deal.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 03:57:26

Yuen Long attack: Hong Kong court gives seven jail time  

The 2019 attack in Yuen Long was captured by victims and bystanders on phones and shocked the city.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 03:46:10

Olympics opening ceremony director sacked for Holocaust joke  

The decision to remove Kentaro Kobayashi comes a day before the opening show is due to be held.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 02:46:58

Joe Biden says he's self-conscious as president  

The president reflects on his first six months in the White House in a town hall hosted in Ohio.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 02:37:41

YouTube removes Bolsonaro videos for Covid misinformation  

The tech giant says its decision was based on its content policies, not on ideology or politics.

what do you think? 2021-07-22 01:01:46

Soldier statue reignites Spanish row over fascism  

Spain's legionnaires symbolised fascism, but Madrid may soon have a statue honouring them.

what do you think? 2021-07-21 19:42:50

Benin Bronzes: Nigeria dispute jeopardises return of artefacts  

Several museums in Europe have talked of returning the looted artefacts - but where will they be housed in Nigeria?

what do you think? 2021-07-21 18:43:58

British man arrested in Spain over Twitter hack  

The 2020 attack on a series of celebrity accounts targeted Elon Musk and Barack Obama, among others.

what do you think? 2021-07-21 18:31:57

'I survived Norway's worst terror attack'  

Lisa Husby recalls hiding in fear as far-right extremist Anders Breivik went on a killing spree in a summer camp for young activists on Utøya island on 22 July 2011.

what do you think? 2021-07-21 15:35:48

Pegasus: Princess Latifa and Princess Haya numbers 'among leaks'  

Numbers used by Princesses Latifa and Haya are reportedly found in a database at the heart of the leaks.

what do you think? 2021-07-21 14:23:51

Tokyo Olympics: Day-by-day guide to the key events, big stars and British medal hopes  

Want to know what's happening when in Tokyo? Check out our comprehensive guide to all the action in Japan.

what do you think? 2021-07-21 12:38:22

China: Taobao, Weibo fined for illegal child content  

Major online platforms like Weibo, Taobao and QQ have been fined and ordered to "clean up".

what do you think? 2021-07-21 11:41:50

Tokyo 2020: Travelling to an Olympic Games like no other  

The BBC's Mariko Oi reflects on her personal experience of covering the Games during a global pandemic.

what do you think? 2021-07-21 11:03:36

Henan floods: Woman swept down street by extreme flood waters  

Bystanders managed to rescue the woman in Henan province, where several people have died amid flooding.

what do you think? 2021-07-21 09:28:17

Argentina introduces new ID cards for non-binary people  

Under the new system, residents can select 'x' as their gender on passports and national ID cards.

what do you think? 2021-07-21 08:09:33

Monkeypox: More than 200 contacts tracked in US for rare disease  

No instances of the rare disease had been recorded in the US since 2003.

what do you think? 2021-07-21 07:59:58

Tokyo Olympics: Sweden stun USA in women's football opener  

Sweden's women's football team stun world champions the United States in their opening match at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

what do you think? 2021-07-21 07:53:47