Lion kings: Rescued from war

Simba and Saeed were rescued from war-torn Iraq and Syria and brought to safety in South Africa.

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Pesticides put bees at risk, European watchdog confirms

Most uses of insecticides known as neonicotinoids represent a risk to wild bees and honeybees, say European experts.

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Brazil's top court approves controversial forestry law

Environmentalists say the changes will make illegal deforestation of the rainforest acceptable.

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Sridevi Kapoor death: Tragedy shines light on Bollywood pressures

The film star's passing has led industry insiders to speak out about the pressures facing actors.

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Kenyan film school takes on Hollywood for an Oscar

A Kenyan film school is a surprise challenge to Hollywood superstars in the chase for an Oscar this weekend.

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Women challenge Turkey traditions for right to work

In an increasingly patriarchal society, defiant voices can be found, writes the BBC's Mark Lowen in Istanbul.

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How do you keep warm? Tips from cold countries

We asked people from cold Russia, Serbia, Canada, Austria and... Newcastle, England, for their tips on how to stay warm.

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Fight or flight - would you confront a gunman?

President Trump says he would have run into the Florida school, even unarmed. What would you do?

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Reality Check: Where in the world is snow getting rarer?

In the UK, there is evidence to suggest that snowfall has decreased over the past few decades. Worldwide, it's a more complicated picture.

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Theresa May to meet Donald Tusk ahead of Brexit 'end state' speech

The PM's talks with the EU Council president come as she prepares to outline vision for future EU relations.

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Fight or freeze: What we did when faced with a gunman

Three people share their stories of being faced with an armed threat - did they run or fight?

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Vietnam's tech innovation renaissance

Vietnam's tech economy is experiencing an innovation renaissance, with the return of overseas nationals injecting fresh ideas and a new energy.

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First Afghan female cadet off to Sandhurst

Female officer from Afghan military training academy becomes first to go to Sandhurst in the UK.

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Trump: Lawmakers 'afraid' of NRA gun lobby group

President Trump hosted his fourth meeting on gun reform in the White House in a week.

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US Olympic chief resigns in wake of Nassar abuse scandal

CEO Scott Blackmun cites health reasons, but had faced pressure to resign over Nassar gymnasts abuse.

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Hope Hicks: Long-time Trump aide to resign

Hope Hicks, White House communications director and one of President Trump's longest serving advisers, to step down.

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Ghana man teaching computing without computers becomes viral hit

After a Ghanaian teacher using his blackboard to teach IT went viral, Microsoft promised to help.

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Fancy Bear: Germany investigates cyber-attack 'by Russians'

Local media reports link the malware attack to the Russian hacking group known as Fancy Bear.

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Spotify aims for $1bn public share listing

The world's biggest music streaming firm will become a publicly listed company.

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Iran wrestling officials resign over Israel competition ban

They say refusal to allow competition against Israeli athletes puts them in an impossible position.

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France anger after MP shares letter with racist death threats

Laetitia Avia posted the offensive text on Twitter and said she had never experienced such racism.

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Dior's Paris show channels 1960s feminist spirit

The fashion house fills its catwalk with political slogans, drawing parallels between 1968 and today.

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Europe snow: Siberian ice blankets southern seaside resorts

The cold has reportedly killed dozens across the continent.

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Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf defends immigration raid tip-off

Immigration officials say 864 criminals remain at large after the mayor's warning.

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Florida student reflects on first day back in class

Florida student Lyliah Skinner explains her feelings as she prepares for her first day back since the fatal shooting.

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Rwanda closes '700 unsafe, noisy churches'

All preachers must now have theological training before opening a church.

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Icelandic first lady's charity shop chic

Eliza Reid, wife of country's president, attends film awards gala in Red Cross charity shop jacket.

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Slovakia grapples with murdered journalist's last story

Jan Kuciak's piece claims an Italian crime syndicate with government links is embezzling EU funds.

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Ryan Seacrest: US TV host rejects harassment allegations

A former stylist to the US TV presenter alleges he repeatedly sexually harassed and assaulted her.

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Russia's Olympic membership is 'restored', country says

Russia's Olympic membership is restored following suspension from the Winter Games, the country's Olympic Committee says.

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Trump Nobel Peace Prize nomination probed amid fakery concerns

The committee that awards the prize has filed a report with Norwegian police.

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Taliban offer: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani seeks talks

President Ghani says the militants could become a legitimate party if they help end years of war.

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Evan Rachel Wood: Actress tells Congress about sexual abuse

Evan Rachel Wood gives powerful testimony about being a rape victim to Congress in the US.

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Rio military deployment stirs controversy in Brazil

About 3,000 soldiers are sent to patrol the streets, but residents say they are being harassed.

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Russian police accused of 'Putin graffiti campaign'

Fence disappears after video of 'police officer's' graffiti art goes viral on Russian internet.

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Why is Wrinkle in Time a film for the moment?

Hollywood's first black female director explains why Disney's Wrinkle in Time has captured the spirit of the moment.

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Florida lawmakers propose gun control laws

A package of bills is being reviewed following the school shooting that left 17 people dead.

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EU suggests 'common area' across Northern Ireland border

The EU unveils a legal draft of its agreement with the UK covering the Northern Ireland border.

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India temple stirs controversy for 'piercing' children's bodies

The ritual involves piercing the skin of boys between five and 12 years with a small iron hook.

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India politician who 'ran over' children surrenders

Nine children were killed and 10 injured when his SUV ran over a crowd of students in Bihar state.

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Japanese electric toilet symbols go global

Pictograms including one of a soggy bottom accepted as global standard.

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Why English courts are opening in the EU

Other countries try to lure post-Brexit business overseas by hearing legal cases in English.

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Michaelia Cash: Australia minister accused of 'sexist' threat

Michaelia Cash threatens to name female staffers "over which... rumours abound", prompting a backlash.

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iQiyi: 'China's Netflix' to list on US stock market

Baidu's iQiyi streaming platform has a growing user base but has yet to make a profit.

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'I prayed to die' after FGM aged six, says victim

Hibo Wadere was a victim of female genital mutilation and talks about her experience.

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Takata airbag scandal: Australia recalls 2.3 million cars

Millions of vehicles have faulty Takata airbags, forcing one the nation's biggest consumer recalls.

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Reality Check: Is Chinese an official language in Pakistan?

Media outlets in Pakistan said parliament had declared it to be one, but that's not quite what happened.

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Five films compete for the best foreign language Oscar

What you need to know about the five movies competing for the best foreign language film Oscar.

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How France hopes to help radicals escape jihadist net

A new strategy aims to tackle the influence of violent Islamist groups - but will it stop attacks?

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Antony Wong: Hong Kong actor on looking for his father

Hong Kong actor Antony Wong considers his mixed-race heritage - and how it has shaped him.

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Winter Olympics: Is window for US-N Korea peace closing?

A small window for diplomacy emerged during the "peace Olympics" in Pyeongchang, but it's closing fast.

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Homeless students: Finding shelter outside the classroom

One in five students in Los Angeles face housing insecurity - so where are they living?

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Jan Kuciak murder: Slovak PM makes cash reward appeal

Posing next to a million euros in cash, Robert Fico asked for information about Jan Kuciak's murder.

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Meet the woman teaching others how to fight off sex attackers

Emily Moser was beaten up in an attempted rape. Now she teaches women self-defence. She says interest in classes has risen following revelations of sexual harassment in the US.

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US-Mexico wall: Judge throws out legal challenge

Donald Trump's plans receive a boost from a judge he once berated for being of "Mexican heritage".

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Skins: The TV show with an A-list alumni

How one hit E4 show of the 2000's has produced the Oscar nominees of today.

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N Korea 'providing materials to Syria chemical weapons factories'

Pyongyang has been sending equipment to the country, media reports say, citing a UN report.

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Police dog catches carjacker after wild chase in LA

Puskas, the eight-year-old police dog, required jaw surgery after tackling the fugitive.

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Argentina Dirty War ex-general Luciano Menéndez dies at 90

The 90-year-old, known as "The Hyena," was sentenced to life in prison for crimes against humanity.

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Vandal destroys Washington DC traffic camera

Police believe these could be the people who attacked 11 traffic cameras in one day in Washington DC.

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Kushner's security clearance downgraded

President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner's security clearance downgraded - officials.

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Monica Lewsinsky: Clinton affair a gross abuse of power

Monica Lewinsky, who had an infamous affair with the president, reflects after the #MeToo movement.

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Close Trump aide testifies in Russia probe

The White House communications director and ex-model has been called Mr Trump's closest confidante.

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Europe freezes as 'Beast from the East' arrives

From the Italian ruins of Pompeii to the high German peaks, extreme cold and snowfall hits Europe.

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Hitler's helper? Reichstag fire 85 years on

How an arson attack that burned down Germany's parliament building helped the Nazis into power.

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Dormant life found in Earth's driest desert

Scientists investigate the microbes that survive in the South American desert on very little water.

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Lion kills woman in South African private game reserve

Bystanders tried in vain to save the 22-year-old woman, who was attacked at a private game reserve.

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Egypt's Sherine sentenced to prison over Nile joke

Egyptian pop star Sherine is facing six months in prison after a joke about the River Nile.

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Amelia Earhart's stolen car found in Los Angeles

The 1932 vehicle once belonged to the pilot who mysteriously disappeared over the Pacific Ocean

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US cuts Cambodia aid over crackdown

It comes after the country's opposition party was dissolved and its leader was jailed.

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Saleh Muslim: Release of Syrian Kurdish leader angers Turkey

A prominent leader of Syria's Kurdish community has been released from detention in Prague.

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Trudeau's son steals the show in India

You know when you're a kid and your parents keep making you pose for holiday photos? Well that's what Hadrien Trudeau's been having to do all week.

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Denmark plans double punishment for ghetto crime

Danish police could use harsher methods in deprived areas with large immigrant communities.

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Sridevi Kapoor news reports in India prompts online backlash

India's news media face backlash over graphics showing Sridevi in bathrooms to illustrate her death

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Trump 'to name Brad Parscale as 2020 election campaign chief'

Brad Parscale joined the Trump Organization in 2011 as a digital media strategist

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China's Xi Jinping: Extending president's rule 'would be farce'

A government critic tells the BBC why China's president should not be allowed to rule indefinitely.

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Facebook Live murder: North Carolina man arrested

Prentis Robinson had just left a police station when he was fatally shot on Facebook Live.

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Melania Trump mocked for 'positive social media' speech

US First Lady Melania Trump has been mocked online for her speech about 'positive' social media habits

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Village votes to keep 'Hitler bell'

The controversial bell, embossed with a swastika and Adolf Hitler's name, will be kept as a memorial.

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Mexico police officers sought over three missing Italians

The three Italians disappeared in Mexico on 31 January and local police are thought to be involved.

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Papua New Guinea earthquake: At least 14 killed amid landslides

A 7.5-magnitude quake destroys buildings and causes mudslides in a remote region of Papua New Guinea.

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German cities can ban older diesel cars to cut pollution

German cities will be able to ban older, more polluting vehicles from some areas in a landmark ruling.

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Chancellor Merkel enters 'Germans only' food bank furore

The German leader criticises a charity's decision to bar foreigners from handouts.

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Top Australian police officer quits over 'racist' comments

One of Australia's top police officers resigns after reportedly posting racist comments online.

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'Case closed' in Bollywood star's death

Dubai police release the body of Bollywood star Sridevi to her family, saying investigations are complete.

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China business crackdown: Who might be next?

After Beijing moved on the insurance and financial giant, others are likely to be worried.

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Murdoch bid for Sky challenged by US giant

US TV giant Comcast makes a bid for Sky challenging an existing offer from Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox.

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The Kashmir villagers fleeing bullets from two nations

Villagers along the border are fleeing from their homes amid shelling between India and Pakistan.

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Canadians plead guilty over A$21m cocaine bust on Sydney ship

The pair admit hiding 95kg (210lb) of cocaine in a cruise ship cabin in one of Australia's largest seizures.

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Florida school shooting: Officer Scot Peterson defends actions

Scot Peterson was branded a coward by President Trump for not confronting a school gunman.

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How realistic are Libya's election plans?

Libyan politicians, the UN, and the EU are pushing for elections despite the country's chaos.

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Vietnam War child finds father in America 45 years on

Toni Harrison was adopted from an orphanage in Vietnam and raised in the UK.

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How to speak like Black Panther

The official language of fictional Wakanda is isiXhosa - also spoken in parts of South Africa.

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How do you escape an abusive relationship when no one will listen?

Linet was beaten by her boyfriend but felt ashamed to tell anyone about it. Now the young Cuban is speaking out as a national campaign aims to end domestic violence.

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The tunnels that house old Korans

Thousands of old copies of the Koran are buried in tunnels beneath a mountain in western Pakistan.

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Still homeless six months after Harvey

Six months after Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, thousands are still rebuilding storm-ravaged homes.

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Dramatic dog rescue captured on camera in Vancouver

A dog fell into icy waters after wandering out on a frozen lake in Vancouver, BC.

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Playing Pig in Appalachia - a card game keeping a town alive

Every year, on the last Saturday in February at high noon, World Pig commences in Forbus.

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Laura Babcock murder: Two men get consecutive life sentences

Dellen Millard and Mark Smich are already serving life sentences for another murder.

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Inside an IDF counter-terror training exercise

The Israel Defense Forces' counter-terror unit is training how to respond to a hostage crisis.

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Bill Cosby's daughter Ensa dies aged 44

She died from a kidney disease in Massachusetts on Friday, a family spokesman says.

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South Africa: Ramaphosa stamps mark with cabinet reshuffle

The new South African president rejigs his cabinet and reappoints Nhlanhla Nene to finance minister.

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Saudi king sacks military chiefs

The chief of staff is among those culled in a major shake-up while the war in Yemen continues.

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Kevin Smith: Film director suffers 'massive' heart attack

The Clerks director says he "was filled with a sense of calm" and thought he was going to die.

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Siberian blast: European scenes of ice and snow

From priests in a snowball fight at the Vatican City to icy scenes in Switzerland.

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Trump - I would have run into Florida school unarmed

The president says he would have tried to stop the gunman who killed 17 in a Florida school.

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Florida school shooting: Trump says 'I'd have run in'

"I really believe I'd run in there even if I didn't have a weapon," the president told governors.

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US storms: Flooding and tornadoes kill five people

Tornados were reported in Tennessee and Kentucky, with flooding affecting many US states.

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Supreme Court rejects Trump appeal over 'Dreamer' immigrants

The justices said they would not hear the case as no appeals court has yet ruled on the issue.

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Brussels to force homeless into shelters during cold snap

Homeless people in Brussels could be detained overnight if they refuse shelter as a cold snap bites.

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Russian activist in jail for giant duck protest

The duck is an anti-corruption symbol used by some Russian opposition activists.

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Slovakia shocked by killing of journalist and partner

A contract killing is suspected as the journalist had been investigating alleged fraud.

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Gus Kenworthy's dog adoption in South Korea sparks debate

Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy causes a stir online after adopting a puppy from a South Korean dog meat farm.

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Ivanka Trump: 'I believe my father's denials' of sexual misconduct

Ms Trump claims the "right as a daughter to believe my father" when asked about misconduct reports.

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Ng On-yee: Snooker's new world number one

Hong Kong's Ng On-yee is the first Asian to top the World Ladies Billiards and Snooker rankings.

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China warns parents after boy filmed peeing in lift

A video of a Chinese boy urinating in a lift prompts calls for better education in the home.

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Nigeria's 'new Chibok' - what we know

How did suspected Boko Haram militants manage to kidnap more than 100 girls from a school in Nigeria?

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In pictures: European cities shiver in Siberian snow blast

Rome sees snow for the first time in six years while other cities also have freezing weather.

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Rescued Middle East lions move into new S Africa home

Found abandoned in zoos in war-torn Syria and Iraq, the pair settle into a more hospitable habitat.

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China censorship after Xi Jinping presidency extension proposal

Terms like "don't agree" and "re-election" are also banned after a proposal to keep Xi Jinping in office.

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Putin orders Syria 'humanitarian pause'

Russia's President Putin orders a daily humanitarian pause in fighting in Eastern Ghouta enclave.

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Saudi Arabia allows women to join military

Applications are open in several provinces for roles that do not appear to involve front-line combat.

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Georgian boy runs away to the zoo, finds it closed

A lucky 10-year-old gets an annual pass to Tbilisi's zoo after travelling 130km on his own to get there.

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Best Pictures from the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games

Featuring beautiful composition and raw emotion

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Russian TV airs video game as Syria war footage

TV news tribute to Russia's armed forces uses a clip from a computer game.

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Fugitive Chihuahua governor César Duarte's bison seized

César Duarte, who is known for his lavish lifestyle, kept bison, wild boar and llamas on his ranches.

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Ancient Egyptian necropolis contains 'message from afterlife'

The newly discovered site, south of Cairo, is over 2,000 years old and will take years to excavate.

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Bollywood star Sridevi Kapoor's death 'accidental drowning'

Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor died of accidental drowning, a Dubai forensic report says

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Turkey's Erdogan in row over 'girl martyr' comment on TV

Turkey's leader sparks controversy after an exchange on TV with a sobbing girl in military uniform.

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Syria war: New UN truce plea as deaths in Eastern Ghouta mount

The UN says a ceasefire agreed on Saturday must start now, as fresh air strikes hit a rebel enclave.

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Hungary opposition delivers blow to PM Orban in town vote

Hungary's powerful PM Viktor Orban suffers a rare setback in a mayoral election.

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K2: Climber Denis Urubko aborts 'suicidal' solo ascent

A Russo-Polish climber is going down K2 after breaking from his group to scale the peak solo.

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Taiwan toilet paper panic: why is island caught short?

Island residents wipe shelves clean of the product as manufacturers warn of imminent price rises.

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Jacinda Ardern 'creepy' 60 Minutes interview sparks anger

An Australian reporter said he was "smitten" with the pregnant PM and quizzed her on her conception date.

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Badeshi: Only three people speak this 'extinct' language

Three old men in remote northern Pakistan are thought to be the very last Badeshi speakers.

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Syria war: Eastern Ghouta after UN ceasefire resolution

A Syrian doctor in the enclave says despite the ceasefire resolution there is still some shelling.

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K2: Fears for climber Denis Urubko after expedition row

A Russo-Polish climber is believed to have struck out on his own to reach the peak of K2.

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Fighting female suicide in a country with a tragic record

How one former beauty queen made it her mission to reduce the rate of female suicide in her country.

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Desperate search for missing Nigerians

Extra troops and planes are searching for 110 schoolgirls believed to have been seized by jihadists.

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Michael McCormack: Ex-journalist becomes Australia deputy PM

Unlike his scandal-hit predecessor, Michael McCormack is relatively unknown despite one controversy.

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'Baby factory' mystery: Thailand's surrogacy saga reaches uneasy end

The custody case of Mitsutoki Shigeta is one of the strangest to emerge from Asia's thriving industry.

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Rare photographs that changed lives

Photographs by Lewis Hine that shook up early 20th-Century labour laws among those sold at US auction.

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Italian election dominated by immigration debate

Fascist party Casa Pound may be small, but its anti-immigrant rhetoric is being echoed more widely.

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The American who fled 'gay conversion' in Africa

A midnight taxi; an emergency flight home; a new life in New York. An ex-Muslim tells his story.

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The blind MMA champion helping others defend themselves

When Ronald Dlamini went blind it ended his sporting career, but now he's training other blind people to protect themselves.

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Sridevi: India mourns Bollywood superstar Sridevi dead at 54

Her body is due to be flown to Mumbai from Dubai, where she died on Saturday aged 54.

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Florida school shooting: NRA 'doesn't back any ban'

The gun lobby's comments appear to go against President Trump's proposal to tighten gun controls.

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Turkish women sentenced to death in Iraq for IS links

An Iraqi court sentences the 15 women to hang after finding them guilty of joining the jihadists.

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Winter Olympics stats: Norway's record haul, Germany's golden Games and more

How taco nights, a 'no jerks' rule and team spirit helped Norway win a record number of medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

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DR Congo protests: Protester killed in Kinshasa demonstration

Security forces used live bullets to disperse a demonstration by church groups.

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Thousands attend Nemtsov memorial march in Moscow

Thousands of people have marched in Moscow in memory of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was shot dead in sight of the Kremlin in 2015.

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'Big spike' in school threats after Florida shooting

Since the Florida attack, there has been a 'significant' spike in threats to US schools, say safety experts.

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Jerusalem: Christianity's 'holiest site' closed in protest

Christian leaders shut Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, said to be Jesus's burial site.

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Ivanka Trump: 'Like trying on someone's wedding band'

USA Olympic silver medal winner Lauren Gibbs lets President Trump's daughter Ivanka try her medal on.

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Boy, 12, dies after falling from cliff in French ski resort of Avoriaz

The 12-year-old and his younger brother fell 500ft while skiing off-piste in the resort of Avoriaz.

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Japan police question US tourist over severed head

Japanese police question an American man after a woman's severed head was found in his holiday flat.

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Sridevi Kapoor fans pay tribute to 'great actress'

The Bollywood superstar featured in almost 300 films over five decades.

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Saleh Muslim: Syrian Kurdish leader arrested in Prague

A prominent leader of Syria's Kurdish community is arrested in Prague on a Turkish warrant.

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Why China's proposal was long expected

China has proposed scrapping presidential limits. The BBC's Celia Hatton looks how it came about.

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Syria war: Air strikes resume hours after UN approves ceasefire

Government forces bomb a rebel-held enclave near Damascus, hours after the UN called for a truce.

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North Korea willing to hold talks with US, says South Korea

South Korea's announcement came after a meeting with a North Korean general attending the end of the Winter Olympics.

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China proposes to let Xi Jinping extend presidency beyond 2023

The ruling Communist Party wants to scrap a two-term limit to keep Xi Jinping in office beyond 2023.

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Sridevi 'paved way for Bollywood women'

Tributes are paid to Indian superstar Sridevi Kapoor, who has died of a heart attack aged 54.

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Sridevi obituary: From Bollywood actress to Indian icon

During a career spanning five decades, Sridevi captivated India as a huge box office success.

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Kim Yong-chol: Protests greet North Korean delegation to Olympics

The head of the delegation to the closing of the Winter Olympics is accused of a deadly 2010 attack.

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Winter Olympics: IOC board recommends lifting Russia ban if no further doping violations

Russia should regain its Olympic status if there are no further doping violations at Pyeongchang 2018, the IOC executive board has recommended.

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Populism and division at Latin America's polls

With two-thirds of Latin Americans due to vote in presidential elections this year change is afoot.

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A white wedding during Ethiopia's Red Terror

Aynalem and Genet married each other during one of the bloodiest times in the country's history.

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Trump-Russia: Democrats defend Russia inquiry in memo

A Republican report identified bias in an inquiry into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election.

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Smile! Postcards from Afghanistan's furthest corner

Meet people in the most remote part of Afghanistan, and find out why they are smiling.

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Florida school shooting: Where do US protests go from here?

Experts say the US is living through an "unprecedented era of resistance". So what comes next?

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Barefoot doctor: ‘We did have shoes…’

How China’s Barefoot Doctors revolutionised rural healthcare.

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Turkish paper gives voice to disabled

Turkish newspaper gives voice and employment to people who have disabilities.

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'How I joined the jihadis by mistake'

More than 300 people from Kosovo joined Islamist groups in Syria and Iraq - but not all of them are stereotypical jihadis.

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Sridevi: Bollywood superstar dies at 54 of cardiac arrest

One of India's biggest film stars passes away after a cardiac arrest in Dubai, her family says.

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Washington Prado Álava: Colombia extradites top drug suspect to US

He is accused of smuggling more than 250 tonnes of cocaine over the past decade.

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Sheltering from the bombs in Eastern Ghouta

Rawaa has been living in a basement for months with around 75 others, mainly women and children.

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Hair to stay: Australians celebrate the mullet

Fans of the mullet gather at an inaugural festival, celebrating the instantly recognisable haircut.

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UN approves 30-day ceasefire in Syria

UN Security Council unanimously approves resolution demanding a 30-day ceasefire in Syria

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Trump tax reform gives Buffett $29bn boost

Billionaire Warren Buffett says his conglomerate has been "delivered" billions by the US tax cuts.

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Florida shooting: US airlines join other firms in dropping NRA

The school shooting in Florida has led to fresh calls for tougher gun controls in the US.

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Johnny Hallyday estate: Bardot wades into France family row

The film legend urges Johnny Hallyday's widow to give some of his money to his older children.

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Italy steps up security in major cities amid protests by rival activists

Demonstrators clash with riot police as far-right and anti-fascist groups take to the streets.

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India groom killed in Odisha after wedding gift explodes

A man and his grandmother were killed when a parcel bomb disguised as a wedding gift exploded.

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South Africa police station raid: Seven suspects shot dead

Seven people accused of killing South African police are killed in a shoot-out at a church.

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Syria war: Air strikes in Eastern Ghouta 'kill 500'

On the seventh day of government bombing of a rebel enclave, the UN struggles to agree a ceasefire.

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The BBC's John Simpson: How I became a Czech honeytrap target

The BBC's World Affairs editor says he "was getting in a bit deep" so he told the BBC, who brought in MI5.

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Afghanistan: Soldiers killed in wave of attacks

More than 25 people, most of them from the army, have been killed in a wave of attacks.

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Red Cross reveals 21 staff paid for sexual services

The humanitarian aid agency reveals 21 staff have left for sexual misconduct since 2015.

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ICYMI

The 10,000 Year Clock. Plus cake and caves.

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Re-drawing the real-life Black Panthers

The real Black Panthers - an artist is trying to give those still imprisoned a "presence on the outside".

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Inspirational Africans - or glory-hunters?

A record number of Africans competed this year - but most of them live in the US and Europe.

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Joanna Demafelis: Employer of Filipina maid found dead in freezer arrested

The employer of a Filipina maid who was found dead in a freezer is arrested in Lebanon.

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Why do some Chinese funerals involve strippers?

Chinese authorities are once again cracking down on the practice which have existed for years.

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How the Nile could see a 'water war'

A new dam on the river Nile could trigger the world's first war about water, writes Alastair Leithead.

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Trump-Russia: Manafort 'paid European ex-politicians'

President Trump's ex-campaign chief paid ex-politicians to lobby for Ukraine, a new indictment says.

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World Hacks: Putting your leftover pills back to work

An app in Greece is helping people donate their leftover drugs to those who can't afford to buy them.

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'Groped by Holy Mosque guard during Hajj' in Mecca

A number of women have taken to social media to say they've been sexually assaulted during the Hajj pilgrimage.

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Deaf Eritrean twins break barriers in fashion world

Deaf twin models Hermon and Heroda are trying to break barriers for people with disabilities in the fashion world.

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Somalia al-Shabab: Deadly double car bombing near presidential palace

At least 18 people are dead after two large explosions, one of them at the presidential palace.

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Nigerian president apologises for Boko Haram schoolgirl kidnap

President Buhari apologises for the suspected abductions, as parents say 100 remain missing.

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How young conservatives view #NeverAgain

As Florida students lead calls for stricter gun laws, how do activists on the right see the movement?

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White House barrier hit by vehicle, Secret Service says

A woman has been taken into custody after the crash, the Secret Service says

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US to open new embassy in Jerusalem in May

The Israeli prime minister hails the decision as "a great day for the people of Israel".

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Steve Jobs: Apple founder's 1973 job application going on sale

The document is riddled with spelling errors and grammatical mistakes but could sell for $50,000.

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Trump-Russia: Ex-campaign aide Rick Gates pleads guilty

Rick Gates admits to lying to the FBI about work for the Ukrainian government and hiding his income.

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Donald Tusk: UK Brexit plans 'pure illusion'

The European Council president says reports suggest the UK is still trying to cherry pick its Brexit deal.

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Bullish Trump jokes about hiding his bald spot

The hair joke was one of several off-script moments as the president relished addressing supporters.

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Rohingya villages destroyed 'to erase evidence'

Satellite images suggest more than 50 villages have been demolished, Human Rights Watch claims.

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Do people agree with Kylie Jenner on the Snapchat update?

We asked young people what they thought about the Snapchat after Kylie Jenner said she was no longer a fan.

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Syria war: Who are Russia's shadowy Wagner mercenaries?

Russian Wagner group fighters have died in Syria - others have fought in Ukraine.

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Doping whistleblower in Olympics warning

The IOC faces "the most important moment in its history" over whether it allows Russian athletes to parade with their national flag on Sunday.

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Twitter storm over Justin Trudeau's Bhangra dance in India

The Canadian prime minister took to the stage at Canada House in Delhi, but not everybody was a fan.

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Florida inmate screams and thrashes at his execution

Eric Scott Branch was put to death over the rape and murder of a student in 1993.

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China's 'hold your mother's hand' campaign

A photo of President Xi Jinping visiting his mother has inspired people to reach out to loved ones.

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Pep Guardiola: Manchester City manager charged for wearing political ribbon

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been charged for wearing a political message, specifically a yellow ribbon, in breach of the FA's kit and advertising regulations.

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World's fishing fleets mapped from orbit

Satellite tracking shows fishing's footprint on Earth is now over four times that of agriculture.

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Trump: 'Armed school officer lacked courage'

The US President said Deputy Scot Peterson who failed to intervene in a mass shooting did "a poor job".

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Trump criticises Florida shooting officer for 'poor job'

Mr Trump says an armed officer 'didn't have the courage' to intervene in last week's deadly shooting.

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Stolen Degas painting Les Choristes found on a bus

The pastel artwork was taken more than eight years ago from the Musée Cantini in Marseille.

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The Olympics delegate accused of masterminding deadly attacks

General Kim Yong-chol was accused of masterminding deadly attacks on the South.

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US to launch 'largest' N Korea sanctions

Donald Trump says the US is launching the "largest ever" set of new sanctions against North Korea.

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Two people shot outside Zurich bank

Two people shot outside branch of UBS bank in Zurich, Swiss media say

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Armed teacher's fear? 'Missing and hitting a student'

Karl Donnelson from Colorado is armed and says he's ready to fire if an incident occurs in his school.

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Brexit: EU leaders clash over financial impact of UK's departure

Germany and France warn of impact on efforts to tackle terrorism as nations clash over funding.

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Barbara Alston: Singer with 1960s girl group The Crystals dies at 74

She recorded hits like Da Doo Ron Ron and He Hit Me with Phil Spector in the 1960s.

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Mixed-race Joan of Arc draws abuse from French far-right

The Orléans public prosecutor is investigating racist tweets about a teenager set to play the heroine.

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Kenya elephants: Operation to move big beasts begins

Wildlife officials in Kenya are relocating the beasts to get them away from a farming region.

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India Kerala mob takes selfies while lynching man

Images of people taking selfies while watching the tied up man being lynched have horrified Indians.

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How meat is recycled and sold to the poor

Ever wonder what happens to restaurant leftovers? In Manila, meat from rubbish tips is recycled.

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'Stoned in the street' - life of Afghan women footballers

Afghanistan women's coach Kelly Lindsey tells the BBC about the "unique" nature of a job which means all matches and training camps are held overseas.

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One French woman in eight has been raped, study says

Four million women have been raped once in their lives, a major survey of abuse in France suggests.

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Barnaby Joyce: Battles over dogs and dual citizenship

From Johnny Depp's dogs to dual citizenship, the Australian politician has seen his fair share of battles.

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South Sudan children 'forced to watch rape'

UN investigators say they have evidence that 40 senior officials could be responsible for war crimes.

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Winter Olympics 2018: Ivanka Trump arrives for closing ceremony

The first daughter is leading a US delegation to the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics.

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Tina Fontaine: Raymond Cormier not guilty of Red River murder

The Canadian schoolgirl's death spurred calls for an inquiry into dead and missing indigenous women.

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Europa League: Police officer dies in clashes before Athletic Bilbao v Spartak Moscow

A police offer dies in clashes near the San Mames stadium before the Europa League tie between Athletic Bilbao and Spartak Moscow.

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Sipping acidic fruit teas can wear away teeth, says study

Even unsweetened drinks are acidic and should not be drunk between meals, researchers say.

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Africa's week in pictures: 16-22 February 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

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Nationalism in heart of Europe needles EU

Alarm over migrants fuels resurgent nationalism in Central Europe, Jenny Hill reports.

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Quiz: And Salma's joke was... what?

7 days quiz: It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

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The low-cost mini satellites bringing mobile to the world

Billions of people still have no access to mobile services, but nano-satellites could change this.

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Florida school shooting: Armed officer 'did not confront killer'

An armed officer stood outside the building as the shooting took place, Florida officials say.

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Syria war: Children struggle to survive in Eastern Ghouta

This is the cost of five days of relentless air strikes for children in Eastern Ghouta, Syria.

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Dutch MPs vote to recognise disputed Armenian 'genocide'

Dutch MPs recognise the mass killing of Armenians by Ottoman Turks in 1915 as "genocide", angering Turkey.

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Trump-Russia: New charges for Paul Manafort and Rick Gates

Mr Manafort and Mr Gates allegedly conspired to hide more than $30m from tax officials.

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NRA and Florida: Seven things Wayne LaPierre blames after shooting

European socialists, the mainstream media and the FBI are on Wayne LaPierre's list. Guns are not.

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Syrian refugees in the UK: 'We've lost nothing but our country'

This family is among 10,000 Syrian refugees settled in the UK. But they left many more behind.

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Leslie Nope: NRA under fire for Parks and Rec gif

When the NRA posted a gif of TV show Parks and Recreation series creator Michael Schur was displeased.

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Nigeria's Boko Haram crisis: Dapchi anger over missing girls

Parents are still waiting for news of what happened to their daughters after a Boko Haram attack.

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Justin Trudeau rescinds India dinner invite to Sikh separatist

An alleged Sikh extremist had been invited to a dinner during Mr Trudeau's state visit to India.

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Kim Jong-nam murder: Suspects 'were paid for TV pranks'

A court hears two women charged with killing Kim Jong-nam thought they were taking part in a TV prank.

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Meryl Streep slams 'pathetic' Harvey Weinstein lawyers

Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lawrence are unhappy at being dragged into a Harvey Weinstein lawsuit.

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Execution planned for Alabama cancer-stricken inmate

The inmate's lawyer argues his veins are too damaged from cancer and drug use for a lethal injection.

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Syria war: New deadly raids rock rebel-held Eastern Ghouta

Warplanes continue to pound the Eastern Ghouta, where hundreds have reportedly died in five days.

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NRA's Wayne LaPierre echoes Trump's plan to arm teachers

The head of America's powerful gun lobby says politicians are exploiting the Florida school shooting.

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Porn on computer: Court finds against French worker over privacy

The French rail employee had claimed his right to privacy was breached by his employer.

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Florida shooting: How students shared their terror

When a gunman opened fire in a Florida school, students inside reached for their phones.

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Arizona couple charged with locking up adopted children

Police were alerted after one of the adopted children left the house to make a phone call.

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Seychelles protects an area 'as big as Britain' in Indian Ocean

A novel deal with donors including Leonardo DiCaprio turned public debt into conservation funding.

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Saudi Arabia to invest $64bn in entertainment

The conservative kingdom promises thousands of Western-style events, include Cirque de Soleil.

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Novartis case: Greek MPs to probe alleged bribery

Ten top Greek politicians will be investigated over alleged bribes by medicines giant Novartis.

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World's longest glass bridge visited by thousands daily

Chinese tourists celebrate the new lunar year by walking across the world's longest glass bridge.

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Indonesian president pays $800 for Metallica gift

Metalhead president is hailed for buying back gift in fight against corruption.

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Winter Olympics: Russia curler Alexander Krushelnitsky stripped of bronze for doping

Russian curler Alexander Krushelnitsky is stripped of his Pyeongchang 2018 bronze medal after being found guilty of doping.

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'Weird world I was warned never to tell about'

Pauline Dakin's childhood was full of secrets, disruption and unpleasant surprises - it wasn't until she was aged 23 that she found out why.

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Moscow university students protest World Cup fan zone

Russian students claim partial victory over plans to force them off campus during the World Cup.

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White nationalist Jared Taylor sues Twitter over ban

Jared Taylor's lawyer claims the suspension of his client's account is a form of Twitter censorship.

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Avani Chaturvedi: First Indian woman to fly fighter jet

Avani Chaturvedi, 24, was one of the first three female fighter pilots to join the Indian air force.

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Game helps players spot 'fake news'

Players run their own fake news empire so they can learn how misinformation is spread.

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India doctors remove world's 'largest brain tumour'

The patient had been living for three years with the 1.8kg tumour, which was larger than his head.

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Florida shooting: Parents and pupils speak to Trump

President Trump met pupils and parents affected by school shootings in Florida and across the US.

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Calais: The camp that never really closes

Police in Calais have told the BBC that they fear another jungle camp will establish.

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Russian arrested over Euro 2016 attack on England fan

Police in Germany arrest Russian man in connection with attack on England fan during Euro 2016 in Marseille.

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Sacked pregnant worker loses European court case

EU judges defend a Spanish bank's dismissal of a pregnant worker in general staff cuts.

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Winter Olympics 2018: North Korea's General Kim Yong-chol to attend

Kim Yong-Chol, a high-ranking official, is thought to have masterminded several attacks on South Korea.

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Chinese New Year: Who owns the 'lucky money' in a red envelope?

A woman successfully sues her parents for keeping her "lucky money" sparking widespread debate.

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Justin Trudeau's 'Bollywood' wardrobe amuses Indians

The Canadian prime minister has been wearing traditional Indian attire at every possible opportunity.

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Amnesty accuses President Trump of human rights violations

Amnesty International says Donald Trump's policies could signal "a new era of human rights regression".

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Billy Graham: Six things he believed

On civil rights, North Korea ties and dining with women, this is where Graham stood.

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Syria conflict: Will powers end up in direct war?

The increasing tension between the different countries with a stake in the Syrian conflict poses a real threat to the region.

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Meet the farmer who found happiness in an ancestral way of life

French farmer Jean-Bernard Huon has rejected modern techniques such as machinery and chemicals, relying instead on traditional methods.

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What will Brexit mean for Britain's overseas territories?

Brexit will have profound consequences for the 250,000 people in the UK's overseas territories.

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What does Australia need from Trump's US?

US-Australia expert Prof Simon Jackman explains why Canberra has "doubled down" on the relationship.

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Israel foiled 'plane terror plot' in Australia

PM Benjamin Netanyahu says his nation halted an "unimaginable slaughter" last year.

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How Venezuelans stave off hunger amidst a food crisis

Food has become so scarce in Venezuela after the economy collapsed that people are getting desperate.

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Ford executive leaves over inappropriate behaviour

The car giant says US chief Raj Nair's actions were "inconsistent with the company's code of conduct".

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Venezuela's Maduro wants 'mega-election' amid opposition boycott

Nicolás Maduro calls for more elections to be added to April's vote amid an opposition boycott.

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Father of Florida shooting victim to Trump: 'I'm pissed'

President Trump held a listening session at the White House where he was urged by parents to act.

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School shooting survivor's tearful plea

Sam Zeif, who survived the Florida school shooting, has called for new laws to stop such a tragedy happening again.

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Trump endorses guns for teachers to stop shootings

The president also tells Florida shooting survivors he backs calls for improved background checks.

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US: St Louis morning radio presenter gives birth on air

Cassiday Proctor, a morning radio presenter, gave birth by Caesarean section live on air.

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Netanyahu aide 'agrees to turn state's witness'

It is being seen as a blow to the Israeli PM as he faces several corruption allegations.

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Moment policeman catches falling child

He was guarding a bank in Asyut, Egypt, when he spotted the boy three floors above.

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Evangelist Billy Graham in his own words

The US evangelist has died aged 99. He was one of the most influential preachers of the 20th Century.

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Hundreds of drones create spectacular light show

Three hundred drones created a stunning light show in the night sky during Olympic medal ceremony.

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Spain: Madrid art fair removes 'political prisoners' exhibit

The exhibit by Santiago Sierra photographed individuals considered by some to be "political prisoners".

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Billy Graham: What you need to know

The US evangelist has died aged 99. He was one of the most influential preachers of the 20th Century.

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Syria war: UN plea to end 'hell on earth' Eastern Ghouta crisis

The UN Secretary General is calling for an end to the fighting so aid can enter the rebel-held area.

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Singapore City Harvest megachurch leader Chew Eng Han 'tries to flee by sea'

The man was trying to flee before his jail term for fraud, say police in Singapore.

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Storm Gita: New Zealand counts cost of damage

A state of emergency is declared after ex-cyclone Gita ravages parts of South Island.

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41,000 historical artefacts seized in crackdown - Europol

Customs officers and police in 81 countries found paintings, sculptures and ancient weapons.

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Pakistani ex-PM Nawaz Sharif banned from leading his party

Pakistan's top court rules the former PM's dismissal from office makes him ineligible to head the PML-N.

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Why has Ethiopia imposed a state of emergency?

It follows the prime minister's shock resignation and the release of hundreds of political prisoners.

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Syria war: Desperate rescue efforts in rebel enclave

White Helmets in Eastern Ghouta find people trapped in the rubble after government bombardments.

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Firefighter's on call time counts as work, ECJ rules

The ruling from Europe's top court may allow workers across the EU to charge for this kind of work.

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Tasmanian tiger 'joeys' revealed in 3D

Scientists scan Tasmanian tiger specimens to better understand the marsupial's development in the pouch.

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North Korea's Kim Yo-jong baby rumours fascinate South

Kim Jong-un's sister's possible pregnancy stokes fascination with the North's opaque ruling dynasty.

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US preacher Billy Graham dies

US evangelist Billy Graham - one of the most influential preachers of the 20th Century - has died aged 99.

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Bahrain activist jailed for five years over Twitter comments

Nabeel Rajab has been sentenced to five years in prison for criticising the government on Twitter.

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Peru coach plunges off Pan-American Highway killing dozens

Emergency officials say at least 30 people died when the coach plummeted off the highway at night.

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Bjorgen makes history at Olympics

The United States win gold in the women's team sprint free as Norway's Marit Bjorgen becomes the most decorated Winter Olympian of all time.

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South Africa police station raid: Five killed in Umtata

Five policemen and a solider are shot, two "execution style", during a raid by armed robbers.

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US teenager jailed for smuggling tiger across Mexico border

The teenager was sentenced after a Bengal tiger cub was found in his car at the US-Mexico border.

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FaceTime chat 'saves woman's life'

Woman notices her sister is suffering from a stroke while they spoke on a FaceTime call.

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AI ripe for exploitation, experts warn

AI could be used by rogue states, criminals and terrorists for malicious purposes in the near future.

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BP says world's oil consumption will peak in late 2030s

A forecast by suggests global consumption will plateau at around 110 million barrels a day.

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Letter from Africa: Mugabe 'unloved' on his birthday

Robert Mugabe is one of many leaders who find themselves out of favour once they lose power.

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Damming the Nile: Explore with 360 video

Travel the length of the Nile with BBC News to find out how a new dam being built in Ethiopia is threatening to cause a serious rift with neighbouring countries Egypt and Sudan.

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Florida shooting survivors rally for stricter gun controls

A youth-led anti-gun movement born out of Florida's deadly school shooting stages its first protest.

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The dirtiest place in your kitchen may surprise you...

Lots of us use wipes to keep our kitchen surfaces clean. But is it worth it?

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Mathias Cormann: The ex-Belgian running Australia this week

Mathias Cormann only began learning English aged 23 - now he will be the nation's temporary leader.

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Serena Williams: Former world number one says she almost died giving birth

Former world number one Serena Williams says she almost died giving birth to her daughter in September last year.

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Pence and N Korea 'planned to meet'

But the North's delegation pulled out of the scheduled meeting at the last minute, say US officials.

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Gangster rapper Nissim Black on becoming an Orthodox Jew

Ex-gangster rapper Nissim Black, or 'D Black', has embraced Orthodox Judaism, changing his music to fit his new lifestyle.

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Lest they forget

Counting and remembering ever school shooting to stop US becoming 'desensitised'.

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Russian rub

How a Russian entrepreneur created a popular cosmetics brand based around using extracts from Siberian herbs.

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Hangzhou and the Alibaba effect

The emergence of a tech behemoth transforms its hometown.

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Pope's investigator meets Chile sex abuse victims

Archbishop Charles Scicluna is looking into accusations that a bishop covered up abuse.

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Dust storm blankets Australian town in orange

Locals describe a "wild few hours" after their outback community was hit by a storm.

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Face to face with a crocodile while collecting its eggs

Australia's Djelk Rangers are paid to collect eggs from crocodile nests but it's a dangerous job.

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Don't use their name

After 17 people were killed in Florida, could these measures stop school shootings in the US?

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Eastern Ghouta resident: 'Missiles are dropping like rain'

Over 200 people have been killed in the rebel-held region outside of Damascus, Syria.

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Stanley Majors: Life sentence for Oklahoma man who murdered neighbour

Khalid Jabara was shot dead outside his home after his family was harassed for months by Majors.

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Latvia central banker Rimševics 'targeted by disinformation'

Latvia's defence ministry says corruption claims against Ilmars Rimševics could be disinformation.

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German army problems 'dramatically bad', report says

The report highlights numerous issues with the Bundeswehr, including disrepair and a lack of staff.

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Trump signs memorandum on gun 'bump stocks'

Mr Trump signs an order to ban bump-stock devices that convert semi-automatic rifles into rapid-fire weapons.

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Trump pushes for ban on gun 'bump stocks'

So-called bump stocks, which are legal, convert semi-automatic rifles into rapid-fire weapons.

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Winter Olympics: Is skier Elizabeth Swaney a legend or a chancer?

Elizabeth Swaney qualified for Pyeongchang through a loophole and her tactics have divided opinion.

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Spain: Father of migrant boy found in suitcase in Ceuta freed

Ali Ouattara's son Adou was found curled up in a suitcase being smuggled into Spain.

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Sylvester Stallone 'still punching' despite death hoax

The actor maintains he is "alive and well" after a bogus online prank claimed he had died.

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Venezuela launches oil cryptocurrency

The "Petro" is intended to help country's crumbling economy evade tough US sanctions.

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Zimbabwe's Morgan Tsvangirai buried amid rivalry in MDC

More than 5,000 people attend Zimbabwean opposition leader's burial, amid battle to succeed him.

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Poles told to report 'anti-Polish slander' to diplomats

Poland's top senator says linking Poles to Nazi crimes is an insult to the nation.

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Florida shooting: Calls for military funeral for slain student

Peter Wang was reportedly wearing his uniform when he was shot holding the door for fleeing students.

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Madonna: 'My son is Malawi's future president'

The US pop star praised her son adopted from Malawi, saying he would become its future president.

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Lawyer charged in Trump-Russia inquiry

Alex van der Zwaan, the 19th person to be charged, is accused of making false statements.

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Fergie apologises for NBA national anthem performance

The singer tells fans she 'tried her best' after criticism of her rendition of the national anthem at an NBA game.

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Jail term for clown cartoon of Malaysia PM

Fahmi Reza's caricature depicts Najib Razak as a clown and went viral during protests against him.

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Channel 4 documentary accuses Harvey Weinstein of physical assault

My Week with Marilyn producer David Parfitt claims Weinstein attacked him in new Channel 4 documentary .

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Pro-Syria forces 'enter Kurd-held enclave'

Forces loyal to Syria's Assad enter Kurdish-held border enclave, raising risk of clashes with Turkey - reports

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Kidnap case model Chloe Ayling revisits where she was held

Model Chloe Ayling revisits the place she was allegedly held after being lured to Milan.

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Catalan politician Anna Gabriel defies court summons

Anna Gabriel says she is staying abroad as she does not think she will get a a fair trial in Spain.

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Syria war: Fresh strikes on besieged Eastern Ghouta kill dozens

The government continues to bombard the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta, a day after 120 people died.

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Dozens of Russian casualties in Syria battle, Russian ministry says

Russia confirms "several dozen" Russians were killed or wounded in a recent battle in Syria.

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Iran plane crash wreckage 'found on mountain'

Iranian state TV airs footage that it says shows the plane, which went down with 66 people on board.

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Apple rushes out fix to Telugu letter text bomb bug

Messages containing a letter from India's Telugu language caused devices to crash.

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Liu Wen: China supermodel's new year message sparks row

Liu Wen was accused of betraying her Chinese heritage by wishing fans a happy "Lunar New Year".

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The Russian guns for hire dying in Syria

A grieving mother sheds some light on Russia's secret mercenary war in Syria.

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Lasers and robo-feeders scale up fish farming

Fish farming is big business and producers are adopting new technologies to expand and cut costs.

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The ex-strongman who has divided Peru for decades

Why former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori's controversial career divided a nation.

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Florida shooting: Should US gun raffles be cancelled?

Fundraisers defend AR-15 giveaway in the wake of last week's Florida high school shooting.

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Kazakhstan changes its alphabet - again

President issues decree doing away with much-maligned apostrophes introduced last year.

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Oxfam boss Mark Goldring 'sorry' over Haiti scandal

MPs say they will conduct a full inquiry into sexual misconduct in the aid sector.

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Winter Olympics: Canada's Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir ice dance champions for second time

Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir hold their nerve to become Olympic ice dance champions for a second time.

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WHO warns of soaring rates of measles in Europe

There was a 400% increase in cases in 2017 compared with the previous year.

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Winter Olympics: USA beat Slovakia to reach men's ice hockey quarter-finals

The USA men's ice hockey team reach the quarter-finals at the Winter Olympics with victory over Slovakia in Pyeongchang.

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Thai survival training: Drinking cobra blood in the jungle

US and South Korean soldiers learn essential jungle survival skills in Thailand.

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Ex-Cyclone Gita: Christchurch declares state of emergency

The storm, which caused widespread damage in Tonga and Fiji last week, is now approaching New Zealand.

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The other Offices

The Office is to get an Indian spin-off - we take a look at the different versions of Ricky Gervais's hit sitcom.

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Mexico theme park offers illegal migrant experience

The trip is designed to warn people about the dangers of illegal crossings, say the owners.

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Nigeria Boko Haram: Schoolgirls escape militant attack

Girls in north-eastern Nigeria manage to flee when the jihadists attack their village school.

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Bringing solar power to a remote community in the Himalayas

A team of engineers trek into the remote region to bring a community electricity for the first time.

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In the afterglow

Friendly words have raised expectations of improved relations between the two countries.

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Jeffrey Kong: Singapore's Lego brick artist

Jeffrey Kong creates objects using Lego. He says it can be used as a form of self-expression

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How Malawi reduced infant mortality

Every year 2.6m babies around the world don't survive beyond a month but Malawi's number is dropping.

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Syria war: Dozens of civilians killed in Eastern Ghouta strikes

As many as 77 people may have been killed on Monday in the Damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta.

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France to let wolf population grow despite farmers' fears

The government wants the number to rise from 360 to 500 by 2023 but farmers are unhappy.

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Peru's ex-President Fujimori ordered to stand trial again

A court says the ex-president's recent pardon will not count in a case involving six dead farmers.

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Iran: Three police officers die in clashes with dervishes

Three policemen were hit and killed by a bus during a protest at a police station in Tehran.

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Runaway cow escapes slaughterhouse to live on desert island

The animal was on its way to the slaughterhouse when it rammed a gate and swam to an island.

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Major Russian mafia trial opens in Spain

A Russian MP and 17 others go on trial in Madrid accused of mafia money-laundering.

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Berlusconi's handshake advice for BBC reporter

The former Italian prime minister hopes to lead the next coalition government but is still as outspoken as ever.

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Russian 'burning church' art engulfed in controversy

A Russian art project in the shape of a burning gothic building prompts a heated debate on art and religion.

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JJ Redick: NBA star apologises after 'racist' video outrage

NBA basketball player JJ Redick apologises after online accusations of using a derogatory term.

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Indian bank branch at centre of $1.8bn fraud is closed

A Punjab National Bank branch in Mumbai has been shut by police investigating India's biggest loan fraud.

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Deadly rubbish collapse in Mozambique

Heavy rains brings down a pile of waste onto homes in Maputo - with more victims feared trapped.

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Trump 'supportive' of improved gun background checks

A statement says the President has discussed a bipartisan bill to improve checks when buying weapons.

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Basque-speaking footballers told they could be sent off

A referee threatens to send off players if they speak Basque in a fifth-tier match, according to reports in Spain.

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Mexico special agents found dead after cartel kidnapping

The two officers were seized by armed men thought to belong to the Jalisco New Generation cartel.

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Beijing trials pay-per-ride scheme for lift passengers

China's capital city is trialling a scheme that asks people to pay to ride up and down in lifts.

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Reality Check: How does renting a home in the UK compare?

Home ownership among young people has plummeted. What protections do UK tenants have and what responsibilities do they face?

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Latvian central bank boss 'wanted bribe'

The Baltic state's anti-corruption agency suspects Ilmars Rimsevics of seeking a €100,000 bribe.

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Ethiopian cliff church gives priest daily test of faith

In the remote mountains of northern Ethiopia, a lone priest scales a 250m cliff each day to reach his church.

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Facebook to seek verification by post for election ads

People wishing to take out ads naming political candidates will be sent a verification code in the post.

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'No shoes or socks' to stop India students from exam cheating

The measure is meant to stop students from sneaking notes into the exam hall, officials said.

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Plans drawn up for world's tallest wooden skyscraper

The 70-storey tower would be 90% wood and have trees and other foliage on every level.

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Gaza women's TV channel blocked by Hamas

The channel's managers deny the Islamist group's claim that it did not have a broadcasting licence.

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Iceland's mooted circumcision ban sparks religious outrage

Jewish, Muslim and Christian leaders condemned the move, calling it an attack on religious freedom.

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Nigeria's Boko Haram crisis: Court frees 475 suspects

The twin brothers are finally free after waiting for a Nigerian court to hear their case since 2010.

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Indians who 'abused witches' arrested by police

The two women had their hair forcibly shaved off and were stripped naked and paraded through the village.

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Stink bugs threaten New Zealand car imports

Cargo ships are being turned away in New Zealand over fears for country's biosecurity.

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Iran crashed plane found in mountains, reports say

A search and rescue operation was called off on Sunday due to heavy wind and snow.

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BBC starts Igbo and Yoruba services in Nigeria

The World Service launches online and social media in Igbo and Yoruba for audiences in Nigeria.

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Winter Olympics: Ice dancer Gabriella Papadakis endures 'nightmare' as dress comes undone

French ice dancer Gabriella Papadakis endures her "worst nightmare" as her dress comes undone during a short dance routine.

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Autism: Scientists take 'first steps' towards biological test

Differences were found in blood proteins between children with and without autism, a study says.

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Why did Black Panther roar in S Korea?

Key action shots filmed in the port city of Busan contributed to popularity among Korean audience.

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Winter Olympics: Alexander Krushelnitsky named as Russian suspected of failed doping test

A Russian suspected of failing a doping test at the Winter Olympics is named as medal-winning curler Alexander Krushelnitsky.

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Australia rugby star Karmichael Hunt avoids drug conviction

Karmichael Hunt receives a fine after prosecutors drop a charge of cocaine possession.

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Iran plane crash: Agonising wait continues for relatives

All 66 people aboard a plane that crashed on Sunday are feared dead, as a search is set to resume.

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Oxfam Haiti scandal: Suspects 'physically threatened' witnesses

The charity has for the first time published a 2011 report on sexual misconduct claims in Haiti.

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The lesbian pioneers who fooled Spain's Catholic Church

Their wedding in 1901 remains the only known same-sex marriage in the church's history, the BBC's James Badcock reports.

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In Pictures: Life after Ebola

The legacy of the virus which spread through three West African countries.

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The beauty entrepreneur who turned snakes into ladders

Grit and determination, as well as snakes and dragons, helped Maria Hatzistefanis become a business success.

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Australia MP George Christensen criticised over gun photo

George Christensen asks left-wing opponents if they "feel lucky", drawing widespread condemnation.

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Israel-Poland spat: Swastikas drawn on Polish embassy in Tel Aviv

It comes after Israel condemned the Polish PM for saying Jews were among perpetrators of the Holocaust.

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Afrin: Kurdish fighters 'strike deal' with Syrian army

Damascus has not confirmed reports that it will send soldiers to help protect Afrin from Turkey.

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In Florida aftermath, US students say 'Never Again'

Movements ran by school students are spreading rapidly online in wake of Florida attack.

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At least 10 people hit by Swiss avalanche

Avalanche sweeps away at least 10 people on a mountain in the Swiss canton of Valais, local police say.

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Zimbabwe opposition leader: Morgan Tsvangirai mourned in Harare

President Emerson Mnangagwa calls on Zimbabweans to unite around the opposition leader's memory.

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Florida school shooting: Students to march on Washington

Young survivors of Wednesday's school massacre demand it be a "turning point" on gun control.

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Dagestan church shooting leaves four dead in Kizlyar

Worshippers leaving a church's evening service were fired upon by an unknown gunman.

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Finland's new pandas enjoy snow

Finland's new pandas were being allowed outside for the first time since arriving in the country last month.

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Latvian central bank boss detained by anti-corruption force

Ilmars Rimsevics has been detained after the anti-corruption agency raided his home and office.

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Malaysia wishes wrong New Year with a barking rooster

The country's trade ministry welcomed the Year of the Dog with a culturally unwelcome rooster.

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Winter Olympics: Russian athlete suspected of failing doping test

A Russian athlete is suspected of breaking anti-doping rules at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

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Israel's Netanyahu attacks 'dangerous Iranian tiger'

Israel's PM launches a stinging attack on Iran, telling a security conference it is "greatest threat to our world".

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Israel Gaza: Air strikes follow bomb blast on Gaza border

Two Palestinians are killed in Israeli fire as it retaliates for a blast which injured four soldiers.

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Passenger plane crashes in Iran mountains

Passenger plane carrying some 60 people crashes in mountainous area of central Iran - local media.

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Israel rebukes Poland PM for 'Jewish perpetrators' remark

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu says the comments by Mateusz Morawiecki are "outrageous".

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Trump slams FBI over school shooting

Trump rebukes FBI over Florida shooting, saying agency 'spending too much time trying to prove' Russia-Trump ties

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Sacred Tibetan monastery in Lhasa hit by fire

The blaze at the ancient Jokhang monastery in Lhasa was quickly put out, Chinese state media say.

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The mystery of Toronto's gay village killings

Toronto’s LGBT community grieves after one of their own is charged with targeting and killing gay men.

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How I joined a French wine brotherhood

Hugh Schofield has a weird and charming day in a wine region and asks questions about Brexit.

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Kiwis consider foreign house buyer ban

New Zealand is set to introduce a radical measure to tame its soaring property market

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Hong Kong art: Miniature art shows disappearing Hong Kong

An exhibition of miniature dioramas offers a glimpse into a disappearing way of life in Hong Kong, reports Grace Tsoi from BBC Chinese.

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The country breeding a generation of chess whizz kids

Since 2011, all children in Armenia from six to eight years old have compulsory chess lessons - and some now are very good indeed.

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The Indian artist challenging 'dirty taboos' on Instagram

Kaviya Ilango is getting attention for her satirical and poignant sketches of "millennial problems".

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