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Turkey moves to throw out US and nine other envoys
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares them "persona non grata" for urging an activist's release.
Alex Quiñónez: Ecuador sprinter shot dead
Quiñónez, one of the country's best known athletes, was shot in the city of Guyaquil.
Matteo Salvini: Right-wing Italy politician on trial for blocking migrant boat
The right-wing politician is charged with kidnapping and dereliction of duty, which he denies.
Agnes Tirop: Mourners pay respects to running star
Many athletes turn out for the funeral of Agnes Tirop, who was found stabbed to death at her home.
Greta Thunberg: 'We need public pressure, not just summits'
The climate activist speaks to the BBC about the COP26 conference, emissions targets and rickrolling.
Saudi Arabia commits to net zero emissions by 2060
The world's biggest oil exporter will cut carbon emissions, but not stop producing fossil fuels.
China seeks to lift homework pressures on schoolchildren
A new law urges parents to allow children time for rest and exercise, and restrict time spent online.
Alec Baldwin told gun was safe before fatal shooting - court records
The actor was handed the weapon by an assistant director before Halyna Hutchins was shot, a warrant says.
Record high migrant detentions at US-Mexico border
More than 1.7 million people were stopped in the past year, including 145,000 unaccompanied children.
Audio depicts Rust set after shooting
Newly released recordings showed first responders' activity after Baldwin shot Hutchins with a prop gun.
Abortion in Mexico: Fight for rights just beginning, women say
Mexican women celebrate the Supreme Court ruling decriminalising abortion but say obstacles remain.
Former refugees in US to Afghans: 'You are not alone'
Refugees who fled their home countries to be in the US offer advice to America's newest refugees.
Saving a million salmon and a tribe in a historic drought
Officials destroyed dams so salmon could swim upstream. It helped preserve the livelihoods of the Hupa tribe.
The soft toys parents hope connect kids to their faith
Why sales of 'singing' religious cuddly toys for very young children are booming.
Will Apple be the last US tech giant left in China?
As Microsoft closes down the main version of LinkedIn, Apple looks more alone in China than ever.
Covid: Romania's health system torn apart by pandemic
Intensive care beds are full, patients wait outside and vaccination rates are among Europe's lowest.
Trafficked to Europe for sex: A survivor's story
Expecting to become a carer in Copenhagen, Jewel was forced into prostitution. But two chance meetings enabled her to get away.
Kerala floods: Our son was buried by mud - we couldn't save him
The walls of three-year-old Sachu's house collapsed when it was hit by heavy rain and flooding in Kerala.
Texas abortion law to stay in place until Supreme Court decision
The controversial law will be tested next month when the court holds an expedited hearing.
Middle East: Palestinians and Israelis clash over hillside
Eight people have been killed and hundreds injured in protests at the occupied West Bank.
South African ex-policewoman killed relatives and boyfriend for insurance cash
Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu killed five family members and her boyfriend for life insurance, a court rules.
Alec Baldwin 'heartbroken' over fatal film set shooting
Director of photography Halyna Hutchins was killed by a prop gun fired by the actor in New Mexico.
Robert Durst charged with murder of ex-wife who vanished in 1982
The jailed real estate heir is facing a new second-degree murder charge, authorities say.
EU leaders give Merkel an ovation at final summit
Chancellor Merkel bows out from her role at the EU's helm, praised as Europe's "compass".
Eswatini protests: Nurses refuse to treat police after colleagues shot
The health workers say security forces injured 30 colleagues when they opened fire at a protest.
Ohio mocked over wrong Wright brothers number plates
The commemorative plate depicted a banner mistakenly attached to the front end of the historic plane.
Students sue Texas school district for banning long hair on boys
Students were suspended and barred from school activities for wearing long hair, the suit says.
Alec Baldwin: What are prop guns and why are they dangerous?
An incident involving US actor Alec Baldwin puts the spotlight on an item often used on film sets.
Shot cinematographer Hutchins 'an incredible artist'
Halyna Hutchins, who has died on a film set, had been named an American Cinematographer rising star.
DR Congo students march into parliament demanding better teacher pay
Students march into parliament in the Democratic Republic of Congo demanding better pay for teachers.
Mozambique: Tuskless elephant evolution linked to ivory hunting
Scientists say poaching during Mozambique's civil war led to more females being born without tusks.
Death after Alec Baldwin fires prop gun 'unfathomable'
A director who worked with Halyna Hutchins in 2020 describes the gun safety protocols films tend to use.
France to pay 38m citizens €100 each to ease costs
The one-off payment to lower-income groups is prompted by the spike in fuel and energy prices.
Ananya Panday: Anti-drugs agency questions Bollywood actress
It has not specified why Ananya Panday has been questioned for a second day in a row.
Biden says US will defend Taiwan if China attacks
His comments are an apparent departure from the long-held US position of "strategic ambiguity".
Alec Baldwin fatally shoots woman with prop gun on movie set
A man is also being treated in hospital after the firearm was discharged on set in New Mexico.
Bernard Haitink: Celebrated classical conductor dies at 92
Bernard Haitink led the world's top orchestras in London, Amsterdam, Chicago and Dresden.
Li Yundi: China's 'Piano Prince' detained for hiring prostitute
Observers said his detention could be seen as a warning to other "immoral" celebrities.
Evergrande shares rise on report of bond interest payment
Shares opened up 6% after reports the Chinese property giant made a payment before a crucial deadline.
Kenyan northern white rhino Najin retired from breeding scheme
Najin, 32, has been part of a programme in Kenya trying to save her species from extinction.
Crime-hit Chicago grapples with police vaccine revolt
Vaccination rates have lagged among US police, even as Covid-19 becomes their leading cause of death.
How Belarus is helping 'tourists' break into the EU
Belarus is accused of taking revenge for EU sanctions by offering migrants tourist visas, and helping them across its border.
Bangladesh's Hindus living in fear following mob attacks
Homes and temples of Hindu Bangladeshis have been torched across the country, and at least seven killed.
Russia's Covid nightmare driven by vaccine rejection
More than 1,000 people are dying in Russia every day, and in Vologda only one in four is vaccinated.
Gabby Petito: Fiancé Brian Laundrie's remains found - FBI
A skull was reportedly found in the hunt for Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in Gabby Petito's death.
Why the Newcastle United takeover is controversial
Here are some of the reasons why the Saudi-led consortium has proved controversial.
Canadians hurt slipping in snow can now sue cities
The Supreme Court rules in favour of a woman who was injured climbing a snowbank in British Columbia.
Contrails: How tweaking flight plans can help the climate
Why experts say cutting contrails costs less than $1bn a year but may be worth so much more.
Steve Bannon: House votes for ex-Trump aide to face contempt charge
Only nine Republicans in the chamber voted to hold Mr Bannon in contempt.
Khaby Lame: What is the secret to success for the Senegal-born TikToker?
How the Senegalese-born 21-year-old's myth-busting of "life hacks" made him a household name.
Heat blamed for mysterious deaths of California hiker family
The family of three and their dog were found dead on a trail in Devil's Gulch Valley two months ago.
Climate change will bring global tension, US intelligence report says
Countries will argue over a response and the poorest will suffer most, US intelligence says.
Enes Kanter: Boston Celtics star under fire over China comments
Enes Kanter calls China's leader a "brutal dictator", while Beijing accuses him of seeking attention.
US surgeon explains pig kidney-human transplant test
A US team says it successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig's kidney into a brain-dead human.
La Palma: Scientists collect volcano samples
Scientists will look at the viscosity of the red-hot lava from the ongoing Cumbre Vieja eruption.
Robot artist Ai-Da released by Egyptian border guards
Authorities, who held the robot for 10 days, feared that it may have been hiding covert spy tools.
Syria says it executed 24 people for starting 2020 wildfires
The government alleges they admitted to igniting fires last year that left three people dead.
Big John, largest known triceratops skeleton, sold at auction
The auction house said the skeleton was sold to a private collector for a European record of €6.65m.
Vikings settled in North America in 1021AD, study says
Scientists say they have precisely dated a camp in Newfoundland, Canada, thanks to a new technique.
Poland cries blackmail as dispute over law overshadows EU summit
The dispute centres on whether EU legislation has supremacy over national laws.
US surgeons test pig kidney transplant in a human
The kidney, from a genetically-altered pig, appeared to function well, say the surgical team.
Melbourne: Celebrations as city exits sixth lockdown
The Australian city has spent more than 260 days under restrictions since the pandemic began.
NFL to end race-based testing in dementia claims
"Race-norming" made it harder for black players to prove brain injuries linked to their careers.
Ruby Rose: Warner Bros hits back at Batwoman claims
The actress claimed in her Instagram story that there were poor working conditions on the show.
Cleo Smith: Police offer A$1m reward amid fears girl, 4, was abducted
Cleo Smith, 4, vanished from a tent at a remote coastal campsite in Western Australia on Saturday.
Texas nurse guilty of killing patients by injecting them with air
William Davis injected at least seven patients with air and could now face the death penalty.
Squid's Victory? China streaming site accused of copying Squid Game
Chinese streaming site Youku said that it was just a "draft" poster, but netizens weren't convinced.
South Korea launches first homegrown space rocket Nuri
The move comes as the country pursues its space ambitions as an arms race with North Korea heats up.
Why separatists in Cameroon and Nigeria have united
Armed militias in the two countries are said to be helping each other with weapons and intelligence.
Trump to launch new social media platform TRUTH Social
The former US president was banned from Twitter and Facebook following the US Capitol riots.
COP26: Document leak reveals nations lobbying to change key climate report
Countries are asking the UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels.
More games, more countries, more travel: Does European football care about its climate impact?
European football is expanding, with more games in more countries than ever before. So how does that tally with the sport reducing its climate impact?
Evergrande shares fall 14% as trading resumes in Hong Kong
Shares of the Chinese property giant fell as much as 14% on Thursday morning in Hong Kong.
Tax cheat schemes cost governments billions
Major tax evasion and avoidance schemes have deprived countries of £127bn, research shows.
Himachal Pradesh: 'Human greed causing death and destruction in the Himalayas'
Locals in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh are demanding a stop to new hydro-power projects.
Netflix employees protest 'transphobic' Dave Chappelle comedy show
Activists say the streaming giant's comedy special could fuel attacks on transgender people.
How green politics are changing Europe
The Greens performed well in German elections but they are having to adapt their policies to succeed.
China: The patriotic 'ziganwu' bloggers who attack the West
Their scathing posts have shot them to fame amid rising nationalist fervour - but they toe a fine line.
God and robots: Will AI transform religion?
Robot "priests" can recite prayers, perform funerals, and even comfort those experiencing a spiritual crisis.
The remote British island hoping to see more visitors
The territory of St Helena, which has remained coronavirus-free, wants a big rise in tourists.
Covid: WHO warns pandemic will drag on into 2022
Slow vaccine supply to poorer nations means the crisis will last longer than it needs to, experts say.
Gabby Petito: 'Human remains' found in Brian Laundrie search
Items owned by Gabby Petito's missing fiance and apparent human remains have been found in Florida.
UK agrees free trade deal with New Zealand
The government says consumers and businesses will benefit from deal, but it is unlikely to boost growth.
Paris Hilton: I couldn't sleep for 20 years from memories of youth care abuse
Paris Hilton alleges she was strangled, slapped and watched in the shower while in a youth care facility.
Paris Hilton pushes for US youth care abuse reform
The reality star spoke in Washington DC about her alleged abuse in residential care as a teenager.
All Afghans have the right to a passport - Taliban
But sports personalities, people seeking medical treatment or wanting to study abroad will be prioritised.
Nikolas Cruz: Parkland gunman pleads guilty to murdering 17
Nikolas Cruz could see life in prison or the death penalty over the 2018 Florida school shooting.
Nigerian romance scam suspects targeted 100 women - FBI
Eight Nigerian men are charged in South Africa after an international operation involving Interpol.
Karim Benzema: French sex tape blackmail case trial starts
The Real Madrid footballer is accused of complicity in an attempt to blackmail Mathieu Valbuena.
Russian inmate who leaked torture videos alleges death threats
Sergey Savelyev is seeking asylum in France after he leaked videos showing abuse in Russian prisons.
Hugo Carvajal: Spain to extradite Venezuela's ex-spy chief to US
Hugo Carvajal faces drugs charges but may also have incriminating evidence against President Maduro.
COP26: Russia's Vladimir Putin will not attend climate summit
No reason was given for the Russian leader's decision not to attend the conference in Glasgow.
Egyptian man arrested after broadcasting face during robbery
The Egyptian man accidentally showed his face after stealing a journalist's phone mid-livestream.
Lekki toll gate shootings: Nigeria's 'massacre without blood or bodies'
The BBC investigates what happened on the night 20 October 2020, when the Nigerian army opened fire on peaceful protesters in Lagos.
Guatemala: Riot police deployed after protesters breach Congress, set cars alight
Riot police were deployed and lawmakers had to be evacuated amid the protests.
Aryan Khan: Bollywood actor's son bail plea rejected in drugs case
Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, was arrested on 3 October over drug charges.
Ex-German soldiers arrested over alleged terror plot in Yemen's war
The former soldiers are accused of trying to form a mercenary force to fight in Yemen's civil war.
Steve Bannon: Lawmakers vote to hold ex-Trump aide in contempt
Steve Bannon could be prosecuted for refusing to give evidence to lawmakers investigating the Capitol riot.
Syria: Deadly blast on military bus in Damascus
At least 13 people are reported to have died in the bloodiest attack in the Syrian capital in years.
Covid: Brazil's Bolsonaro 'should be charged with crimes against humanity'
A big inquiry is presenting final findings into the Brazilian leader's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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