The organisation ends the year on a positive note but warns about "nationalism and vaccine hoarding". from …

Lawyers for Virginia Giuffre call on the royal to submit medical reports to a New York court. from BBC News - World h…

BBC sports editor Dan Roan says 2021 has included two of the most dramatic, fastest-moving stories he has covered in tw…

Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was sentenced to 110 years in prison for a crash that killed four people. from BBC News - Worl…

Around 30,000 people have been evacuated as wildfires sweep across US state of Colorado. from BBC News - World https:…

Officials say there are adequate supplies, but some in Xi'an say they do not have enough to eat. from BBC News - …

Major cities such as Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata are recording a sharp daily jump in coronavirus cases. from BBC News -…

Critics accused the government of pandering to hardline Islamist groups in the country. from BBC News - World https:/…

Some 30,000 people north of Denver are told to leave their homes and a state of emergency is declared. from BBC News …

The US and Russian presidents spoke by phone for almost an hour amid rising tensions over Ukraine. from BBC News - Wo…

From the metaverse to NFTs and everything in-between, what's made the news in tech this year? from BBC News - Wor…

Museum staff unearthed the story of a Scottish dredger involved in constructing the famous trading route. from BBC Ne…

From the 'pawri' girl to the tiny Covid warrior, here are the social media moments India celebrated. from BBC…

The pioneering artist speaks about her new exhibit, which blends painting, film, music and writing. from BBC News - W…

Alex Shi says her comedy comes from her Chinese heritage but she feels more comfortable performing in a foreign languag…

Top players who already have body art are told to remove it, as a good example for society. from BBC News - World htt…

A look back at some of the prominent figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year. from BBC New…

The Russian and Belarusian leaders both made the scoreboard in a game following talks between the countries. from BBC…

Misinformation about the Covid pandemic and climate change is slowing an effective collective response to these emergen…

A jury in New York convicts her of recruiting and trafficking teenagers in a "pyramid of abuse". from BBC N…

The French carmaker features a pop star taking a photo of a woman apparently without her consent. from BBC News - Wor…

The candle was lit in memory of a patient who had recently died at the Ukrainian hospital. from BBC News - World http…

Prize-winning Ugandan novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija called the president's son "obese" on Twitter. f…

Stand News has stopped operating following the arrest of seven people with links to the outlet. from BBC News - World…

World number one Novak Djokovic withdraws from Serbia's ATP Cup team in Sydney amid uncertainty over his participat…

The parents of a 14-year-old girl killed by a stray police bullet while shopping demand justice. from BBC News - Worl…

What will Britney do now she's free of her conservatorship, and who's releasing new music in 2022? from BBC N…

Where was the original site of the house where the Queen was born? And was it bombed in the war? from BBC News - Worl…

Despite the country's continuing economic crisis, both pupils and teachers are determined to continue with schoolin…

Save the Children says two of its workers are among the 35 bodies found on 24 December. from BBC News - World https:/…

Amazon has fixed its voice assistant so that it will not suggest the dangerous “challenge” again. from BBC News - Wor…

Innsbruck airport in Austria refused to let in tourists caught out by updated restrictions. from BBC News - World htt…

The Centres for Disease Control (CDC) recommends five days isolation for asymptomatic Covid cases. from BBC News - Wo…

The SpaceX boss was attacked on Chinese social media after the complaint was made public. from BBC News - World https…

England surrender the Ashes on the morning of the third day of the third Test as Australia crush them by an innings and…

Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3etHv3S…

The creatures are attacking as their habitats shrink, a grim side-effect of Iran's water shortages. from BBC News…

Namibia wants to use its abundance of sunshine and wind power to make and export hydrogen. from BBC News - World http…

A production of Antigone seeks to overturn prejudices about Africans arriving in Sicily. from BBC News - World https:…

A Bollywood ode to India's 1983 cricket world cup win recreates one of the greatest upsets in sports history. fro…

More and more Afghan children are having to work to support their families, amidst an economic collapse. from BBC New…

The US actress names her new dog after the Australian minister who said her dogs should go home in 2015. from BBC New…

People in the town of Itabuna can be seen using inflatable rafts and canoes to get from house to house. from BBC News…

How Desmond Tutu went from public enemy No1 to the pastor of a nation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fzbp2e …

The director's works included Dallas Buyers Club, Wild and the TV series Big Little Lies. from BBC News - World h…

Almost 30in (76cm) of snow fell in parts of northern California and Nevada in a 24-hour period. from BBC News - World…

US-based Tigrayan artist Gabrielle Tesfaye uses her work to share her feelings over the civil war. from BBC News - Wo…

The archbishop, who was a driving force in the anti-apartheid movement, has died aged 90. from BBC News - World https…

The former US president praises the churchman who helped end apartheid, after his death aged 90. from BBC News - Worl…

The first black archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, was a much-loved figure around the world. from BBC News - Worl…

Some 178 anti-coup demonstrators are reportedly injured in clashes near the presidential palace. from BBC News - Worl…

Self-proclaimed Israel psychic Uri Geller recalls how he made spoon-bending famous across the world. from BBC News - …

Beachgoers in Morro Bay area are ordered to stay out of the water after an accident on Christmas Eve. from BBC News -…

The Cumbre Vieja volcano in Spain's Canary Islands had been spewing lava and ash since September. from BBC News -…

In his Christmas Day speech, the Pope said "immense tragedies" were being passed over in near silence. from…

Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas message followed by his blessing, Urbi et Orbi, to the city and the world. …

The $10bn James Webb telescope has left Earth on its mission to show the first stars to light up the Universe. from B…

Web services are restricted in the capital ahead of demonstrations against the military coup. from BBC News - World h…

Artist Polly Verity loves the look and feel of paper and has been "lost in its landscape" for years. from B…

Oscar-nominated actor James Franco recently admitted having sex with students at his drama school. from BBC News - Wo…

Police say the suspects are linked to four attacks by a branch of the Islamic State group. from BBC News - World http…

Nikolai Stremsky, reputed to have had Russia's biggest family, is convicted of raping children. from BBC News - W…

US singer Lisa Gentile alleges the Sex and the City actor groped her in a New York apartment in 2002. from BBC News -…

Viral videos show Hindu religious leaders making provocative anti-Muslim speeches at a conclave in Haridwar. from BBC…

At least 30 people die and about 100 are injured after a ferry catches fire in southern Bangladesh. from BBC News - W…

Kêfa Sagbadjou Glèlè, thought to have been in his nineties, had ruled over Abomey for two years. from BBC News - Worl…

Matthew Greene is believed to be the first far-right group member to plead guilty and co-operate. from BBC News - Wor…

She was known for chronicling US culture and was a screenwriter for the 1976 film A Star is Born. from BBC News - Wor…

Tiktok.com overtook other US tech giants in 2021, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Netflix. from BBC News - Worl…

Women and girls were allegedly sexually abused by security forces during a demonstration on Sunday. from BBC News - W…

In his annual press conference, President Putin demands Nato abandon military activity in Eastern Europe. from BBC Ne…

A Japanese professor invents a prototype TV that sprays flavours onto a lickable "hygienic film". from BBC …

The plants have for years sparked safety fears from neighbours including Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.t…

Russia and Ukraine agree to restore a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, amid a build-up of Russian forces. from BBC News …

Since 1994, Casa Magazines in New York City has carried almost 3,000 unique magazine titles. from BBC News - World ht…

The electoral commission says the landmark election should be postponed for a month. from BBC News - World https://if…

Dozens of koalas were found dead at a partially cleared timber plantation last year in Victoria. from BBC News - Worl…

Dozens of academics warn that freedom of expression is at risk after a German professor is suspended. from BBC News -…

Eight million people going hungry in the war-torn country will get barely half of the daily ration. from BBC News - W…

The country says it hopes to send Iran $5m worth of tea each month to clear its debt. from BBC News - World https://i…

The ruling means only opposition leader Juan Guaidó can access Venezuelan gold reserves in the UK. from BBC News - Wo…

Lawmakers trade blows during a chaotic session over a proposed levy on electronic transactions. from BBC News - World…

The lira sees strong gains for the second day running in response to moves to strengthen the currency. from BBC News …

Denmark is due to pay €210m (£179m) over the next 10 years to rent 300 cells in the jail at Gjilan. from BBC News - W…

A UK court publishes a ruling in the divorce case of Sheikh Mohammed and his ex-wife Princess Haya. from BBC News - W…

The BBC's Howard Johnson on the crisis facing Siargao Island in the Philippines, which is almost cut off. from BB…

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg looks at what might be on the Russian leader's mind amid growing tensions. from BBC…

Alaa Abdel Fattah is convicted of spreading false news after a trial called a sham by rights groups. from BBC News - …

The World Economic Forum has been rescheduled for "early summer" due to the spread of Covid. from BBC News …

US Quidditch and Major League Quidditch want to "distance themselves" from JK Rowling's views. from BBC…

Tigray forces have left Lalibela, a town famous for its rock-hewn churches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ml0…

China is handling the crisis very differently to the way the US dealt with the Lehman collapse. from BBC News - World…

The bouncing green light did not seem to faze Gabriel Boric as he spoke to supporters in Santiago. from BBC News - Wo…

It's three years since the overthrow of the country's long-term President Omar al-Bashir. from BBC News - Wor…

Jake Paul calls his sixth-round knockout of Tyron Woodley "the moment of my life" after he extends his perfec…

Demonstrations around the country demand an end to military rule, following a coup in October. from BBC News - World …

Lord Rogers, who has died aged 88, designed the Millennium Dome and the Pompidou Centre. from BBC News - World https:…

New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker secures a brilliant points win over Britain's Derek Chisora in a thrilling fi…

Only candidates deemed to be "patriots" by Beijing can stand in the legislative council election. from BBC …

The Israeli army says it has caught men suspected of a car attack in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World ht…

Germany follows France in banning British tourists and business travellers over Omicron concerns. from BBC News - Wor…

England's Ashes hopes are in a sorry mess after another dismal batting collapse on day three of the second Test aga…

The conflict has deeply divided the Ethiopian community in Washington DC - the largest in the US. from BBC News - Wor…

Watch this video that shows the extent of the devastation in Cebu City in the Philippines. from BBC News - World http…

Former Minnesota police officer Kimberly Potter sobs in court as she apologises for shooting Daunte Wright. from BBC …

Some three million people are without power after a devastating typhoon swept over the Philippines. from BBC News - W…

Travellers in St Pancras station, London, queue to try and get to France before the imposition of restrictions. from …

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E0VzvS…

A look back at how the pandemic evolved throughout 2021, and what we've learned from it. from BBC News - World ht…

An Indian student's family calls for his release after he was arrested for celebrating Pakistan's victory. fr…

Power and communications are down on the popular island of Siargao after strong winds and heavy rain. from BBC News -…

A giant straw goat that is an annual highlight in the city of Gavle is burned down by an arsonist. from BBC News - Wo…

Days after deadly tornadoes ripped through four states, more severe weather has hit parts of the US. from BBC News - …

Tania Mendoza was outside a football academy when a gunman shot her multiple times before escaping. from BBC News - W…

Nine people have died from extremely rare side effects linked to Johnson & Johnson's jab. from BBC News - Wor…

People take shelter amid warnings the storm will cause widespread flooding and destruction. from BBC News - World htt…

This Santa Claus in Lima, Peru, uses a special way to deliver presents to children with Covid. from BBC News - World …

The star follows in the footsteps of Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks and Blondie by cashing in on his songs. from BBC News - …

Non-residents will need compelling reasons to travel, as France tries to slow the spread of Omicron. from BBC News - …

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton receives his knighthood for services to motorsport from Prince Charl…

Abdullah Ibhais claims he was prosecuted for corruption after raising concerns about migrant workers. from BBC News -…

The dating app sold a host of data without seeking consent from users, the Norwegian regulator found. from BBC News -…

Riccardo Ehrman asked the historic question that led to East Germans tearing down the wall in 1989. from BBC News - W…

A court finds Vadim Krasikov guilty of an ex-Chechen rebel's murder, which it says Russia ordered. from BBC News …

Far-right anti-vaccination activists are suspected of plotting to kill Saxony leader Michael Kretschmer. from BBC New…

The biggest space telescope ever built is ready to show us the first stars to light up the cosmos. from BBC News - Wo…

New Zealand scientists have used satellite tags to follow whales around the Southern Ocean. from BBC News - World htt…

Donald Trump Jr urged his father's aides to get the ex-president to stop the mob, text messages show. from BBC Ne…

The parents of Oaklynn Charleigh Koon say their hearts are "shattered" over their daughter's death. fro…

Hungarian police said the driver was arrested after his vehicle rammed into a flower shop. from BBC News - World http…

Sergei Tikhanovsky, a former presidential candidate, is convicted after a trial condemned as a sham. from BBC News - …

Max Verstappen was crowned F1 world champion, after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. from BBC News - World https://i…

Spider-Man: No Way Home is Tom Holland's third solo film and his sixth as part of the Avengers. from BBC News - W…

Jimmy Lai and seven others are jailed for marking the Tiananmen massacre in Beijing in 1989. from BBC News - World ht…

At least 12 are reported injured after the blast at an Orthodox school near a nunnery outside Moscow. from BBC News -…

Cyril Ramaphosa started feeling unwell on Sunday and has delegated all responsibilities to his deputy. from BBC News …

Residents in the US state are sifting through the rubble that was once a town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3…

A vessel registered in Denmark has capsized after colliding with a British-flagged ship off Sweden. from BBC News - W…

Kentucky residents are gathering the pieces that are left of their homes after the deadly tornadoes. from BBC News - …

Red Bull's Max Verstappen wins his first Formula 1 world title in dramatic circumstances at the season finale in Ab…

The Indian prime minister's account had a message stating that bitcoin would be distributed to citizens. from BBC…

Tigray forces had left Lalibela 11 days ago as federal forces and their allies had been advancing. from BBC News - Wo…

The Chinese e-commerce firm has fired the woman, who went public with accusations in August. from BBC News - World ht…

Known as the king of ranchera music, Fernández was immensely popular in Mexico and the US. from BBC News - World http…

Reckya Madougou becomes the second opposition figure to be convicted in Benin in less than a week. from BBC News - Wo…

Moscow is amassing troops on Ukraine's border, but President Putin insists they pose no threat. from BBC News - W…

The American author was best known for her 1976 gothic novel Interview with the Vampire. from BBC News - World https:…

The allegations against Albert Benaiges date back to his time as a teacher in the 1980s and 90s. from BBC News - Worl…

Weather man Noah Bergren shows the BBC the "utter devastation" of the tornadoes in the town of Mayfield. fr…

The governor of the US state of Kentucky says Friday's tornadoes were the worst the state has seen. from BBC News…

Tornadoes have ripped through several states killing more than 50 people, authorities say. from BBC News - World http…

Protesters at the US Capitol welcomed the diplomatic boycott of the Beijing games, but say more is needed. from BBC N…

One person was killed in a nursing home and storms also caused a roof to collapse at an Amazon warehouse. from BBC Ne…

Unvaccinated Ghanaians have two weeks to return home - and will be given a jab at the airport. from BBC News - World …

The former president rails against his once-close ally, and says he saved Israel from destruction. from BBC News - Wo…

Gen Bipin Rawat, who died in a helicopter crash, was cremated with full military honours. from BBC News - World https…

Judges are reassured by US promises to reduce the risk of the Wikileaks founder taking his own life. from BBC News - …

The phrase "haters gonna hate" is at the centre of the case, which had previously been dismissed. from BBC …

Supporters have spent at least £260m on controversial fan tokens from major clubs, data suggests. from BBC News - Wor…

Loharano has avoided the fate of many in southern Madagascar through the use of new farming methods. from BBC News - …

The former friends stage a concert in a bid to free Larry Hoover, who's been in jail for decades. from BBC News -…

Valérie Pécresse has given the Republicans a lift, and a poll suggests she could be president. from BBC News - World …

Sixty of Afghanistan's 69 women MPs are scattered across the globe, but many aim to continue fighting for women'…

Nepalese children, some as young as 11, are trapped in the worst forms of child labour. from BBC News - World https:/…

In Germany, generous subsidies are leading to more sophisticated cargo bikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s…

Reborn dolls are hyper-realistic dummies, and for some women, they serve a deeper purpose. from BBC News - World http…

Tests are under way to confirm that the remains belong to missing student Kyle Wade Clinkscales. from BBC News - Worl…

The US, UK, Australia and Canada won't be sending government representatives to the Winter Olympics. from BBC New…

The US promotes democracy and China builds infrastructure but people in Africa want both. from BBC News - World https…

The image of the couple at Balmoral was shown to a US court on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oDZgT…

A BBC investigation has uncovered British waste being illegally shipped to Romania and dumped. from BBC News - World …

Iranian Rana Rahimpour moved to the UK as a young journalist and is now unable to return home for fear of arrest. fro…

Erbakit Otarbay, an ethnic Kazakh, was imprisoned as part of a mass incarceration programme in China. from BBC News -…

Sevda Altunoluk believes in empowering visually impaired people by encouraging them to compete in sport. from BBC New…

The Nigerian writer shares her experience of grief and her thoughts on "cancel culture" and trans rights. f…

Myanmar villagers say soldiers carried out the killings in response to an attack on a military convoy. from BBC News …

The Serum Institute is sitting on a stockpile of 500 million doses of Covishield, its CEO said. from BBC News - World…

Yusaku Maezawa will spend 12 days at the International Space Station before returning to Earth. from BBC News - World…

Advocacy group Reporters Without Borders said at least 127 journalists are currently detained. from BBC News - World …

The US is leading the diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics, over human rights concerns. from BBC News - Wor…

Russia's president will want to register some kind of victory before his troops return, writes Jonathan Marcus. f…

A 19-year-old tells of his harrowing ordeal at the hands of traffickers who tricked him and his parents. from BBC New…

The BBC hears about the ban's harmful impact from teachers and students in 13 Afghan provinces. from BBC News - W…

A data journalist looks at numbers to offer a remarkably rich view of love in India and its many trials. from BBC New…

Watch Valdya Baraputri in Indonesia describe the path of destruction from Mount Semeru's eruption. from BBC News …

Mount Semeru has continued to be active since the major eruption on the island of Java on Sunday. from BBC News - Wor…

Authorities are calling the incident a "shooting spree", in which the killer also took his own life. from B…

Thousands of pleas for help went unread and the foreign secretary lacked urgency, an ex-official says. from BBC News …

The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China over human rights concerns. from BBC News - World…

Peter Foster was declared a fugitive six months ago after allegedly skipping bail on fraud charges. from BBC News - W…

The US and its European allies urge Moscow to de-escalate, amid fears it could invade Ukraine. from BBC News - World …

The justice department says there is "insufficient evidence" to back a writer's claim a witness lied. f…

The social media giant is accused of fuelling violence against the persecuted minority in Myanmar. from BBC News - Wo…

One Cathay Pacific pilot said he had spent almost 150 days in quarantine this year alone. from BBC News - World https…

Princess Amalia had an ordinary childhood and wants her life to continue that way. from BBC News - World https://ift.…

A trailblazing figure with a 50-year career, he helped vastly improve cultural representations. from BBC News - World…

After experiencing an unusual allergic reaction, Carrie moves across America to escape the sun. from BBC News - World…

Iman Le Caire made it her mission to help other trans people flee persecution in hostile countries. from BBC News - W…

Fashion icon Halima Aden and Afghan tutor Aliya Kazimy write to each other about the importance of choice. from BBC N…

Juan Jose Florian was forced into armed conflict on the opposite side to family. When a bomb nearly killed him, sport h…

Jussie Smollett says a "massive" man in a ski mask attacked him after shouting slurs in Chicago. from BBC N…

The actress, producer and director opens up about her weight loss, in an exclusive BBC interview. from BBC News - Wor…

Mahbouba Seraj is a prominent Afghan women’s rights activist. She has a personal message for the Taliban. from BBC Ne…

The UK has placed travel restrictions on arrivals from Nigeria and several other African countries - are they fair? f…

Three people among a group of 17 North American missionaries abducted in October are freed. from BBC News - World htt…

The city's mayor is introducing a vaccine mandate for all private sector employees from 27 December. from BBC New…

The country is the first to receive money from the European Commission's Brexit Adjustment Reserve. from BBC News…

The father of Sylvester Oromoni, 12, believes he was attacked for refusing to join a “cult group”. from BBC News - Wo…

Far-right activists are using Twitter's new media policy to target anti-extremism researchers. from BBC News - Wo…

A so-called Super Green Pass will be needed to access theatres, cinemas and restaurants. from BBC News - World https:…

Nigeria - which was added to the red list on Monday - describes the restrictions as "selective". from BBC N…

The legendary Canadian singer makes a rare public appearance at a ceremony hosted by Joe Biden. from BBC News - World…

A man grabs Eric Zemmour by the neck at the far-right presidential candidate's first rally. from BBC News - World…

This is the first verdict delivered for the ex-leader, who faces a total of 11 charges. from BBC News - World https:/…

The feared ex-Farc commander had become notorious for his bloody guerrilla attacks and kidnappings. from BBC News - W…

More than 100 have been arrested over the lynching of a Sri Lankan man accused of insulting Islam. from BBC News - Wo…

Last month, JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon apologised for comments he made about the Chinese Communist Party. from BBC N…

The Fukushima disaster turned Japan away from nuclear. A new energy source may help it quit coal. from BBC News - Wor…

The ITF says it has not followed the WTA in suspending tournaments in China because it "does not want to punish a …

The image shows Thomas Massie and his family holding firearms days after a deadly school shooting. from BBC News - Wo…

Russia and India ties are facing challenges from fast-changing geopolitics in Asia and beyond. from BBC News - World …

A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents. from BBC News - World h…

The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there. from BBC News - World https:…

The search for six Palestinian fugitives from an Israeli prison unearths a story of dispossession, violence and bitter …

The James Webb Space Telescope is expected to be 100 times more powerful than the Hubble. from BBC News - World https…

Lebanon stopped has stopped subsidising many medical expenses, which leaves poorer patients in danger. from BBC News …

The electoral commission names Adama Barrow the winner despite his opponents questioning the vote. from BBC News - Wo…

Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole. from BBC News - World …

Rescuers are searching for survivors after Mt Semeru erupted in eastern Java on Saturday. from BBC News - World https…

The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year. from BBC News - …

Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98 from BBC News - World htt…

Several people have been injured during a demonstration against the country's military rulers. from BBC News - Wo…

The stones are believed to be from an Air India plane which crashed into the mountain in 1966. from BBC News - World …

Visiting a camp in Greece, Francis calls the neglect of migrants the "shipwreck of civilisation". from BBC …

Home Minister Amit Shah expresses "anguish" after troops fire on miners in the country's north-east. fr…

US and allies "deeply concerned" about human rights abuses against former Afghan security forces. from BBC …

The star TV presenter is sacked over efforts to help his brother defend sexual harassment claims. from BBC News - Wor…

Despite engaging better with the African continent recently, the ex-colonial power faces a backlash. from BBC News - …

Researchers discover coastal species living on debris miles from their natural surroundings. from BBC News - World ht…

Blanket vaccination mandates are on the agenda but do they work and what are their costs? from BBC News - World https…

Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts. from BBC New…

The US and Russian leaders will discuss Ukraine amid mounting concerns about a possible Russian invasion. from BBC Ne…

At least 23 die as a bus taking a church choir group to a wedding plunges into a flooded river. from BBC News - World…

Bail is set at $1m for the couple arrested in Detroit after failing to attend court on Friday. from BBC News - World …

Officials at Antwerp zoo do not know how the pair - now in quarantine - caught the virus. from BBC News - World https…

Exiled leader Yahya Jammeh - who ruled the country for 22 years - is a key figure in the poll. from BBC News - World …

Eitan Biran, the sole survivor of a cable car crash, is now in Italy after a custody battle. from BBC News - World ht…

The French president says a number of European nations are working on a joint diplomatic mission. from BBC News - Wor…

Jumping into an active volcano is just one way to spend the festive season, in news you may have missed this week. fr…

Airlines have been warned about a plume of ash rising 15,000m from Mt Semeru in Java. from BBC News - World https://i…

The socialite is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World http…

US Marshals say the Michigan couple's son killed four students with the father's handgun. from BBC News - Wor…

Intelligence officials fear Russia could invade Ukraine as soon as early 2022, US media reports. from BBC News - Worl…

More than 30 people are killed after gunmen attack a bus travelling to a market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt…

A British engineer believes he may help solve one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. from BBC News - Wor…

Brazil's president will face a Supreme Court inquiry for his falsehood about Covid-19 jabs and Aids. from BBC New…

Next week will see a handover of power from the Merkel era and this is what to expect. from BBC News - World https://…

Tally the Turtle is recovering in a UK zoo awaiting a flight back to the warm waters of Mexico. from BBC News - World…

Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms. from BBC N…

Previous incursions have led to accusations of looting and abuse, so will it be different this time? from BBC News - …

As F1 races in Saudi Arabia, can it be a positive thing for female and LGBT rights? from BBC News - World https://ift…

How abortion rights in the US look likely to be changed by a conservative majority Supreme Court. from BBC News - Wor…

Karl Nehammer is chosen as party leader and next chancellor in a bid to end days of turmoil. from BBC News - World ht…

How long do symptoms last for, is it more harmful to children? Experts answer your questions. from BBC News - World h…

A former housekeeper said Ghislaine Maxwell acted as "lady of the house" at Jeffrey Epstein's US home. …

The disgraced former head of world athletics governing body Lamine Diack dies in Senegal aged 88. from BBC News - Wor…

The country's Covid-19 taskforce admonished the paper by saying it was a "poor choice of words." from B…

The US Congress passes a bill to fund federal agencies until 18 February, avoiding a costly shutdown. from BBC News -…

Health officials say the two patients with the new strain have shown mild symptoms. from BBC News - World https://ift…

An interpreter who had to flee Afghanistan is given a new home by a woman who was moved by his plight. from BBC News …

But the 63-year-old US actor says he did not pull the trigger on the set of the Rust film in October. from BBC News -…

Activists warn restoring 'Remain in Mexico' at the border will result in "torture, rape, and death". …

The move comes after the company came under intense scrutiny from regulators in the US and China. from BBC News - Wor…

Shares start trading in ride-hailing firm Grab which has used a shell company for its flotation. from BBC News - Worl…

The US actor is best known for playing Carmine Ragusa in the 1970s-80s Laverne & Shirley TV sitcom. from BBC News…

Kuttiyamma, from the southern Indian state of Kerala, aced a government test that measures literacy. from BBC News - …

Nuns, imams and Buddhist monks are among those sharing successful - and often fun - short-form videos on social media. …

At least 26m people are struggling for food across northern Kenya, Somalia and southern Ethiopia. from BBC News - Wor…

Boxing Day, the first British Christmas rom-com led by an all-black cast, is released Friday 3 December. from BBC New…

Software used to spy on someone via their phone is a growing threat and common in domestic abuse cases. from BBC News…

Turkey's national currency has plummeted 45% against the dollar this year from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l…

A WW2 air raid on Broome killed scores of people - historians say it should be better remembered. from BBC News - Wor…

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xQcXlJ v…

The Duchess of Sussex has won her court case over privacy, but interest in her is not going to go away. from BBC News…

Margaux Pinot accuses her partner of domestic abuse, but a court acquits him, citing lack of proof. from BBC News - W…

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov floats the idea of a new European security pact to prevent Nato expansion. from BBC Ne…

Nina Hagen's song will be played during a military ceremony in the outgoing chancellor's honour. from BBC New…

In a BBC interview, Hamid Karzai also calls on the international community to help rebuild Afghanistan. from BBC News…

The new Omicron variant has now become dominant, the country's top medical scientists say. from BBC News - World …

Ghislaine Maxwell's defence team try to poke holes in an alleged victim's testimony at her trial. from BBC Ne…

In an exclusive interview, Albert Bourla hits out at the "rubbish" that has been published about him. from …

The five-year-old leopard attacked a student before it was captured in the northern city of Aligarh. from BBC News - …

The home from the 1990 Christmas classic starring Macaulay Culkin will be available for one night only. from BBC News…

In an exclusive interview, Dr Albert Bourla says jabs have saved millions of lives. from BBC News - World https://ift…

The southern part of Queensland has seen widespread rain and flooding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pgXHu9 …

Mr Tudge's ex-staffer said she had experienced bullying during their consensual affair in 2017. from BBC News - W…

A network based in China amplified claims that the US was meddling in the Covid origins search. from BBC News - World…

Susan Arnold, who has been a board member for 14 years, will succeed Bob Iger at the end of the year. from BBC News -…

Mauricio Macri denies ordering the spying on relatives of the victims of a 2017 submarine disaster. from BBC News - W…

MPs cross the aisle to shake hands with and even hug their counterparts as the bill is passed. from BBC News - World …

William Neil "Doc" Gallagher used Christian radio to defraud religious pensioners out of millions. from BBC…

The BBC spoke to Teresa Helm, who accused Epstein of sexually assaulting her at the age of 22. from BBC News - World …

The US president says only Father Christmas can ensure every gift is delivered amid supply chain woes. from BBC News …

The healthcare system lacks equipment, buildings are crumbling and many healthcare workers have left in search of bette…

Doctors in Afghanistan’s crisis-hit hospitals are caring for their patients in almost impossible conditions. from BBC…

A growing number of people are deciding to give up a substantial chunk of their wages. from BBC News - World https://…

Voters speak of the divisions as an ultra-conservative and a left-winger battle it out. from BBC News - World https:/…

Huge progress has been made in treatment, prevention and understanding of HIV - but falsehoods still hurt people living…

The world needs to be alert but not overreact, the World Health Organization’s spokesperson says. from BBC News - Wor…

The "aerial bomb" blows up on a railway construction site close to the main station. from BBC News - World …

If Roe v Wade is overturned, millions of American women will lose access to legal abortions. from BBC News - World ht…

The boat was carrying more than 50 people, most of whom were heading to an Islamic religious event from BBC News - Wo…

Soaring inflation and supply-chain problems have pushed up prices in the 173 cities surveyed. from BBC News - World h…

The Gambia has witnessed a flourishing of democracy but its curious election system remains unchanged. from BBC News …

The Supreme Court is being asked to overturn the 1973 ruling that legalised abortion in the US. from BBC News - World…

Watch the Oakland County sheriff give details of the shooting, where three pupils were killed. from BBC News - World …

Residents of the Indian capital didn't breathe "good" air even for one day in November, official data say…

The company had blocked searches for the US teen after he was acquitted of killing two people. from BBC News - World …

Xiomara Castro's victory will bring to an end to the the 12-year rule of the right-wing National Party. from BBC …

The trio had fled a remote camp near Darwin by scaling a fence in the middle of the night. from BBC News - World http…

The cable host provided extensive advice to Governor Andrew Cuomo as he battled an abuse scandal. from BBC News - Wor…

Mohamed Isa Omar, one of two survivors of last week's disaster, tells the BBC he saw people drown. from BBC News …

Jeremy Bowen gets rare access to Marib, where civilians are caught behind the conflict's front line. from BBC New…

Magdalena Andersson's rise to power has been high political drama, but the finale may be yet to come. from BBC Ne…

The release of the TLP leader and supporters could have far-reaching implications in Pakistan and beyond. from BBC Ne…

The "Global Gateway" plan is seen as an attempt to counter Chinese influence in Africa and beyond. from BBC…

Lara Logan compared Dr Anthony Fauci to Joseph Mengele - the Auschwitz doctor known as the "Angel of Death". …

Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of raping Alice Sebold. from BBC News - Wor…

Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage wrought by Hurricane Ida. from BBC News - World …

Lorry drivers say more investment is needed to make the UK industry more attractive to workers. from BBC News - World…

Fines of €100 (£85) will be imposed from mid-January, with the money going towards healthcare. from BBC News - World …

The singer will perform at Caesars Palace Hotel, with shows running from 21 January next year. from BBC News - World …

Parag Agrawal's appointment has made headlines in India where Twitter has over 30 million users. from BBC News - …

What is the evidence that travel restrictions could stop the spread of coronavirus? from BBC News - World https://ift…

A couple who fled an isolation hotel in the Netherlands say their conditions are worse than in a prison. from BBC New…

The new Covid-19 variant is found in Dutch samples taken before it was reported by South Africa. from BBC News - Worl…

Watch the moment rescuers reach the 69-year-old, whose boat capsized in stormy waters. from BBC News - World https://…

Human Rights Watch says more than 100 former Afghan personnel have been killed or have disappeared. from BBC News - W…

The heirs of Italian fashion house Gucci criticise depiction of the family in House of Gucci film. from BBC News - Wo…

Taha al-Jumailly is jailed for life for crimes including the murder of a young Yazidi girl in 2015. from BBC News - W…

Vincent Fichot says his Japanese wife disappeared from the family home with his two children in 2018. from BBC News -…

Marta Ortega has been with the firm for 15 years, starting out as an assistant at its High Street brand Bershka from …

They show speeches by Xi Jinping and others which led to Uyghurs' mass internment and forced labour. from BBC New…

The artist and businesswoman is honoured at an event marking the nation's status as a republic. from BBC News - W…

Canberra's workplace culture has left a "trail of devastation" for women especially, a review finds. fr…

The Caribbean nation parts ways with the Queen in a ceremony attended by Prince Charles and Rihanna. from BBC News - …

The Caribbean island has removed Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32yvHu…

Australia's second largest bank Westpac has agreed to pay $81m in penalties and compensate customers. from BBC Ne…

Dramatic footage of what appears to be a jet crashing off the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth was posted on Twitte…

Investigators say the man wore a "Bad" world tour jacket to the riot and brought a homemade shield. from BB…

The last time the tech visionary left Twitter, he set up another company now worth $100bn. from BBC News - World http…

BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen meets terrified families running from civil war in Yemen. from BBC News - World h…

Josephine Baker is the first black woman to be remembered in the resting place of France’s national heroes. from BBC …

The island nation will remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state and swear in its first Barbadian president. from BBC N…

Zhu Xianjian was seen vaulting over an electric fence metres above the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3…

Joe Phaahla says South Africa is experienced in dealing with Covid variants, despite a surge in cases. from BBC News …

The founder and chief executive will step down from leading the company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D5mKVZ…

Radio 1 Newsbeat has been speaking to people about the legacy Virgil Abloh leaves behind. from BBC News - World https…

The actor is accused of staging an attack on himself in 2019 as a publicity stunt, which he denies. from BBC News - W…

The meat is a delicacy for some in Tanzania but the authorities have now banned its consumption. from BBC News - Worl…

Magdalena Andersson is backed by MPs again, despite standing down last week hours into the job. from BBC News - World…

Early results give the left-wing opposition a strong lead, but the governing party has not conceded. from BBC News - …

The meeting is part of a restorative justice process that has to happen before parole is considered. from BBC News - …

The defector had been on the run after staging a daring escape from a Chinese prison. from BBC News - World https://i…

A prominent gambling industry figure in Macau is believed to be among those arrested. from BBC News - World https://i…

Watch Celestina Olulode as she travels to the island to find out what Barbadians make of the move. from BBC News - Wo…

The UK socialite denies grooming girls for convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse. from BBC News - Wo…

Iran's nuclear advances adds air of urgency as sides meet in Vienna after months-long pause. from BBC News - Worl…

The arrests were made on a plane in Amsterdam's airport before the take-off on Sunday, police say. from BBC News …

Experts say the government needs to first fulfil its promises to boost the public health system. from BBC News - Worl…

Ethiopians tell the BBC they are willing to give up their lives to defend their country against rebels. from BBC News…

The competing ambitions of the countries involved make success a long shot, writes Jonathan Marcus. from BBC News - W…

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans escaping poverty and violence at home are risking their lives to travel south to Chile…

Millions of dollars of public funds went through bank accounts of ex-President Joseph Kabila's allies, BBC Africa E…

Asad struggled with his mental health and suicidal thoughts when he came out to his religious family. from BBC News -…

Rizgar Hussein hasn't heard from his family since the Channel disaster on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://…

Rizgar Hussein has not spoken to his family since they boarded a boat across the Channel on Tuesday. from BBC News - …

Abloh, who was Louis Vuitton's artistic director, had been suffering from a rare form of cancer. from BBC News - …

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says France will not be held hostage by domestic British politics. from BBC News - …

The three-day event is a celebration of Senegalese culture and features an elaborate parade. from BBC News - World ht…

Kevin Strickland was released after 42 years in jail over a triple murder he did not commit. from BBC News - World ht…

Petr Fiala was appointed by a president who is in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. from BBC New…

Thirteen people who travelled from South Africa to the Netherlands have tested positive for Omicron. from BBC News - …

The woman is charged with arson after allegedly lighting a fire under a bed at Pacific Hotel in Queensland. from BBC …

The South African doctor who first spotted the new variant says patients are showing very mild symptoms so far. from …

Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK. from BBC News -…

Julie Anne Genter said she had not planned to cycle whilst in labour, "but it did end up happening". from B…

The government says the three-week curbs are critical to protect hospitals from becoming overwhelmed. from BBC News -…

Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report. from BBC News - Wo…

A former first lady and a man convicted of corruption vie to succeed an unpopular president. from BBC News - World ht…

Three specially chartered planes have now returned 1,000 migrants from Belarus to Iraq. from BBC News - World https:/…

Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies. from BBC News - …

Its famous architecture has been wrecked by war - now a female engineer is rebuilding amid the conflict. from BBC New…

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E1fWKi via I…

The Bollywood superstar's female fandom rests not on love but on economics, according to a new book. from BBC New…

Singer Simi and Nollywood's Chigul tell the BBC about the cultural hurdles female stars face. from BBC News - Wor…

The US military has said that America's 2.1 million soldiers and sailors must all get the vaccine. from BBC News …

Jill Biden's clearly feeling festive but here’s some other tree-mendous moments you may have missed this week. fr…

Archaeologists think the mummy, found near Lima, could be up to 1,200 years old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt…

The protest comes amid fear of an Islamist encroachment following a number of recent attacks. from BBC News - World h…

Beijing is pushing ahead with Winter Olympics test events, despite Covid and human rights allegations. from BBC News …

The results are being examined for cases of the new Omicron variant emerging in southern Africa. from BBC News - Worl…

The head of women's tennis says he is not certain Peng Shuai is free of Chinese censorship or coercion. from BBC …

Nations ban travellers from southern Africa, a day after health officials named the new Covid-19 strain. from BBC New…

The BBC has uncovered evidence showing that smugglers are still telling migrants it is safe to cross. from BBC News -…

Sunday's referendum is held in a country with one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe. from BBC New…

The US composer and lyricist reshaped America's musical theatre in a career spanning over 60 years. from BBC News…

This week at least 27 migrants died while trying to make the journey, the deadliest crossing on record. from BBC News…

The Kremlin is sending the West a message, but how big a risk is there of conflict? from BBC News - World https://ift…

Just a short journey from Beijing, athletes are training for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Chongli. from BBC News - Wor…

Some 4,000 young and mature trees face being cut down to make way for a Chinese-financed project. from BBC News - Wor…

Amid some legitimate concerns, misinformation and extreme views are radicalising people to violent protest. from BBC …

An Indian government survey says so - but the numbers don't add up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3118FeM …

Maryam Nuri Mohamed Amin was a 24-year-old Kurdish woman from northern Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cU…

The World Health Organization says the variant has a large number of mutations, some are concerning. from BBC News - …

He says an alleged plan to overthrow his government comes amid threats of a Russian invasion. from BBC News - World h…

South Africans feel they are paying the price for their ability to monitor new Covid variants. from BBC News - World …

Travellers at Cape Town airport respond to new UK quarantine measures over Covid variant. from BBC News - World https…

Nations ban flights as health officials hold an urgent meeting over a new variant in southern Africa. from BBC News -…

What drives people to make the perilous journey, which for many has ended in death? from BBC News - World https://ift…

The boss of the world's largest fertiliser producer says gas prices are responsible for higher food prices. from …

France cancels high-level talks with UK in protest at letter published by PM Boris Johnson on the migrant crisis. fro…

It comes as China's technology industry regulator reviews compliance with new privacy rules. from BBC News - Worl…

Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest ever, but retailers won't offer as many discounts. from BBC…

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine is to take a break from all forms of cricket "for the foreseeable future&q…

Strikes or protests are planned in 20 countries, on one of the busiest days of the year for retail. from BBC News - W…

After a dramatic arrest, Greg Lynn is charged with killing a pair who disappeared 20 months ago. from BBC News - Worl…

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - Wo…

The mail, tweeted out by a man claiming to be her associate, told the WTA to 'not hype up personal affairs.' …

Young criminals are risking their lives to retrieve drugs smuggled into the Netherlands amongst freight arriving from L…

UK-French rivalry is making a common solution difficult, says the BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler. from BBC News …

Black Friday is back and Americans, flush with Covid cash, are going out to spend. from BBC News - World https://ift.…

Some people were already in the water when the Italian coastguard reached them off Lampedusa Island. from BBC News - …

A returns agreement would have an "immediate" impact on the number of crossings, Boris Johnson says. from B…

At least 27 people died trying to reach the UK by boat. Officials are trying to find their identities. from BBC News …