South Africa's clean President Ramaphosa faces his own scandal

Cyril Ramaphosa, who replaced corruption-tainted Jacob Zuma, is dealing with allegations against him.

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Euro 2022: Fans react to England's historic win, as it happened

England's Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 at Euro 2022, bagging their first major trophy.

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Beirut: The moment part of the port grain silos collapsed caught on camera

The buildings were badly damaged in the 2020 port explosion, which killed more than 200 people.

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Bill Russell: NBA leads tributes after Boston Celtics great dies at the age of 88

American basketball great Bill Russell has died at the age of 88.

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Kansas: The state where abortion is on the ballot

Opposing sides are in a close race to decide whether women in Kansas have the right to abortion.

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Kenya election: The influencers paid to push hashtags

Paying for political influence on social media in Kenya is a shadowy yet lucrative business.

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The woman declared stateless in India, UK and Uganda

Since 1997, Ila Popat has been attempting to get a passport recognising her citizenship to a country.

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US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid after 'rebound' infection

The US president is not experiencing symptoms, but will isolate again after a fresh positive test.

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Italy: Outcry over killing of African migrant in town centre

The brutal assault on Nigerian trader Alika Ogorchukwu in broad daylight was captured on video.

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The town destroyed to make way for a whites-only suburb

“We won’t move!” – The first ‘forced removals’ of apartheid-era South Africa

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Kerala: Indian man who won lottery hours before selling house

A Kerala-based man had taken several loans but was unable to pay them back due to insufficient work.

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Rusty Bowers defied Donald Trump - what happens now?

The political fate of a "nobody" Republican will reveal a lot about the ex-president's future too.

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Pride jersey controversy - a reckoning for Australian sport?

A boycott by seven rugby league players over a pride jersey has sparked a massive backlash.

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Monkeypox: First deaths outside Africa in Brazil and Spain

Brazil and Spain report fatalities from the virus, but most infections are mild and overall risk is low.

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Wildfire spreads to hotel in Turkey

Prosecutors have launched an investigation after the blaze broke out in Turkey's south-west.

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Hitler's watch sells for $1.1m in controversial sale

The timepiece along with other Nazi items were auctioned despite condemnation from Jewish groups.

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Spain heatwave: PM tells workers to stop wearing ties to save energy

Pedro Sanchez says it will reduce air conditioner use and save energy as Spain endures a heatwave.

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Washington DC at 'tipping point' as migrants arrive from border

Texas and Arizona have transported thousands of migrants north in protest over the Biden border policy.

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Xi and Biden exchange warnings on Taiwan

Tensions rise as reports emerge of a plan by the US's Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan.

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Mirror: Huge screen falls on dancers at Hong Kong boy band concert

Two dancers are injured in the incident at a concert by the hugely popular boy band Mirror.

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Notre-Dame Cathedral on track to reopen in 2024

A huge restoration project has been under way after a fire destroyed much of building in 2019.

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Ukraine war: Russia hits Kyiv area as Ukraine seeks to retake south

Russia carries out deadly strikes in Ukraine, as Kyiv seeks to cut off Russian troops in the south.

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Saudi Crown prince's lavish Macron visit prompts outcry

The fiancée of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi says she is outraged by the talks.

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Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-war Russian journalist fined for 'discrediting army'

Marina Ovsyannikova, who famously staged a protest on live TV, is fined for her remarks on the war.

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Climate change killing elephants, says Kenya

In the past year the country has recorded 179 elephant deaths due to the ongoing drought.

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First ever sales fall for Facebook owner Meta

The owner of Instagram and WhatsApp faces increased competition from the likes of TikTok.

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Ukraine war round-up: Rockets hit bridge and warm words for Johnson

A Russian-held bridge comes under fire and Ukraine's leader praises the outgoing British PM.

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Every woman's body is beach ready, says Spanish government campaign

The government's campaign urges women worried about their bodies to go to the beach.

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Covid in China: Million in lockdown in Wuhan after four cases

The city where Covid began is under partial lockdown for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

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George Floyd death: Last two ex-officers sentenced to prison

J Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao were convicted in February of violating George Floyd's civil rights.

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BBC footage reveals abuse of disabled Ukrainians

Widespread abuse of disabled children and adults exposed in BBC investigation.

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In one of the poorest slums in Argentina, families rely on a huge landfill site for food.

In one of the poorest slums in Argentina, hundreds of families rely on a huge landfill site to feed their children.

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DR Congo: Violence flares in anti-UN protests

Demonstrations turn violent after protesters storm a UN headquarters in Goma.

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UK PM debate scrapped after TV host faints

The Sun and TalkTV programme comes off air after the presenter collapses in the studio.

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Viktor Orban adviser Hegedus resigns over 'pure Nazi' speech

A long time adviser to the Hungarian prime minister resigns over speech criticising "race mixing".

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Fanfare as Croatia's Chinese-built bridge finally opens

The Peljesac bridge links southern Croatia to the rest of the country and is being hailed as historic.

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'Flashy' NYC bishop robbed of $1m in jewellery during live sermon

Bishop Lamor Whitehead has defended his ostentatious lifestyle after the viral Brooklyn robbery.

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Kenya Election 2022: A basic guide to the vote

Kenya's President Kenyatta is backing his deputy's rival to win the 9 August presidential election.

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Utah's Great Salt Lake is running out of water

This July, the largest salt water lake in the Western Hemisphere reached its lowest level ever recorded.

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Locals evacuate California's largest wildfire in 2022

Thousands of people have had to evacuate the Oak Fire in California that has been spreading since Friday.

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Paul Sorvino: 'Goodfellas' actor dies at 83

The Tony-nominated character actor was best known for his portrayals of policemen and gangsters.

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Zimbabwe launches gold coins to tackle soaring inflation

Each coin will be priced at the international market rate for an ounce of gold plus 5% for costs.

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Ukraine war round-up: UK to host Eurovision as Moscow cuts gas exports

The song contest can't be held in Ukraine, and Russia further reducing gas supplies to the EU.

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Pope Francis: Pontiff says he is 'deeply sorry' to Canadian residential school survivors

In Canada, Pope Francis expressed sorrow for the Catholic Church's role in the residential school system.

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Lawyer Dan Nguyen travels the world with his three cats

Dan Nguyen's cats have ridden Venice's gondolas and climbed trees in New York's Central Park.

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Haiti migrants: At least 17 Haitians die after boat capsizes in Bahamas

A child is among the dead, while one woman survived in an air pocket of the boat's hull.

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Tunisia vote marks a death of a dream for some Arab Spring protesters

On Monday Tunisians will vote on a new constitution that has been internationally criticised.

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Thai cave rescue: Meeting saved footballers four years later

One of the 12 boys talks about his life following the dramatic rescue that made headlines in 2018.

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Face to face with the bandit warlords of Nigeria

BBC Africa Eye has tracked down the ultra-violent bandit warlords who are raiding villages and abducting schoolchildren across north-western Nigeria.

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Afghan trans woman finds new home in Brighton

Bella escaped the Taliban in a secret UK mission and is now settling into Brighton's LGBT+ community.

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France energy: Air-conditioned shops will be told to shut doors to cut waste

New rules will force shops to keep doors shut when air conditioning is on and limit use of neon signs.

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Brazil election: Bolsonaro launches campaign

He pledges to continue a cash welfare programme if he is returned to office in October.

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Cuba protests: Mothers' trauma over harsh jail sentences

Many young people received long jail terms after participating in last year's anti-government protests.

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Keanu Reeves' comic book makes history

BRZRKR becomes the first comic book to feature in Comic-Con's prestigious Hall H.

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Pope Francis: The pontiff's 'pilgrimage of penance' to Canada

Pope Francis will meet with indigenous communities to apologise for the church's role in residential schools.

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House of the Dragon: What we know about the Games of Thrones spin-off

The series is set 200 years before Game of Thrones - but the dragons, death and feuds are all there.

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Wildfire rages near Yosemite National Park

Central and North Eastern regions of the US are also sweltering under extreme heat.

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Covid in China: Xi Jinping and other leaders given domestic vaccine

The president and other top politicians have received domestically produced vaccines, say officials.

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Ukraine war: Missile strike puts grain deal in doubt

The deal hangs in the balance after missiles hit the port of Odesa in a widely condemned attack.

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Kerala: Meet the Indian woman who flaunts her moustache

Shyja's moustache is an object of fascination and derision for many people, but she says she doesn't care.

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Huge jellyfish swarm surrounds boat in Israel

Aerial footage shows the swarm of jellyfish in the waters of Haifa Bay during the annual migration.

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Pizza delivery man saves children from burning house

Nicholas Bostic saved five people from the home, and was hailed as a hero by the police chief.

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China heatwave: Temperatures of 40C expected this weekend

Some cities in Zhejiang province have been issued red alerts, the country's highest warning.

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Steve Bannon: Jury finds Trump ally guilty of contempt of Congress

An unofficial adviser to Donald Trump, Mr Bannon refused to co-operate with the 6 January committee.

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Tunisia divided ahead of referendum

President Kais Saied may succeed in tightening his grip through a constitutional referendum on 25 July.

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Polio: New York reports first US case in nearly a decade

An unvaccinated young adult in New York is experiencing paralysis after contracting the virus.

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What next for Italy after fall of Draghi?

Italy is heading for new elections and months of political instability, after its government collapsed.

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Mexican woman who had reported threats dies after being set on fire

Luz Raquel Padilla, who had reported threats against her, was doused with alcohol and set alight.

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Lynne O'Donnell: Taliban detained, abused and threatened me

Australian Lynne O'Donnell says she was forced to post tweets that publicly retracted her articles.

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Droupadi Murmu: The woman who is India's first tribal president

Droupadi Murmu registered a comfortable win against her rival candidate Yashwant Sinha.

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Somalia drought: ‘I remember at least five children died’

Fardhosa is just 13 years old but has lived through three droughts in her life and never had a proper meal.

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Ukraine's First Lady asks US Congress for weapons

In a passionate speech, Olena Zelenska asks for more help in fighting the war against Russia.

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Slovak village votes to keep sign honouring fascist leader

Only one councillor votes to change the sign, which honours fascist leader Monsignor Jozef Tiso.

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Cheetahs to prowl India for first time in 70 years

The mammals are coming from Namibia in a deal that has been in negotiations since 2020.

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Ivana Trump's funeral held in New York City

The funeral of Donald Trump's first wife brings the family together for a rare public reunion.

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Kenya elections 2022: President Kenyatta halves cost of maize flour

The government announces subsidies on maize flour and cooking oil amid criticism of the timing.

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Ukraine war round-up: Russia expands its aims and Putin's tricky Tehran moment

Russia aims for territory beyond Ukraine's east, and Putin's warm welcome - and awkward moment - in Iran.

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Islamic veil: Why fewer women in North Africa are wearing it

The hijab has become a symbol of the battle between secular and Islamist groups.

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Shanghai Covid lockdown: The struggle of blind massage therapists

Blind massage therapists say the lockdown and lack of government support are making life difficult.

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Italian PM Mario Draghi's decision-time on government fate

Italy's government could fall on Wednesday, when Mario Draghi tells the Senate if he is to resign.

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US Capitol riot: Steve Bannon felt above the law, prosecutors say

As the ex-Trump strategist's trial begins, prosecutors say he rebuffed a "mandatory" legal summons.

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Twitter-Musk takeover dispute heading for October trial

Twitter hopes that the trial will end with a court order for Musk to complete a $44bn takeover bid.

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In pictures: Heatwave bakes Western Europe

The continent has faced sweltering temperatures that sent heat records tumbling.

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The country where having a pet could soon land you in jail

Iran's parliament is considering a bill that would severely restrict ownership of domestic animals.

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What is the Marburg virus and how can it be avoided?

Two people in Ghana have died from the infectious Marburg virus, raising fears of a mass outbreak..

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Timed Teaser: What's Bennifer's married name?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Zimbabwe food crisis: Replacing maize with sorghum and millet

Farmers are urged to grow sorghum and millet, not just maize, to tackle drought and food shortages.

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Heatwave: Ferocious European heat heads north

Several countries are likely to see their hottest ever days as the heatwave moves north.

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Australian makes history on Fifa game cover

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr will be the first female player to feature on the global cover of EA Sports' Fifa football game.

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Isfahan's Shah Mosque: iconic Iranian site damaged in restoration

The Shah Mosque, hailed as an architectural masterpiece, has suffered defects that now need repairing.

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Heatwave: Are wildfires happening more often?

Wildfires have been burning from Alaska to Greece this month - are they becoming more common?

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Texas shooting: Speak to us! Cowards! - Families yell over report

People react at the end of a press conference about a report into the 24 May shooting which left 21 dead.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: 'My brother's certain he won't come out of Egypt prison alive'

British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has been on hunger strike in an Egyptian jail for more than 100 days.

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British rugby player found dead in Italy hotel

The former rugby league player is named in Italian media as the Briton found dead in Florence on Saturday.

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Ukraine War: The Donbas body collector who has lost count

For those on the front line of Russia's war in Ukraine, the personal toll is unbearable.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: The beauty queen who risked her life to reach the UK

Selamawit Teklay fled conflict in Ethiopia, but advises others not to risk crossing the English Channel.

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Why an accused Liberian warlord was killed in Canada

An accused Liberian warlord was shot in Canada, and a police officer and his son ended up in court.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Priest detained for criticising Putin

Father Ioann has been held under new laws for criticising the war.

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How did a captain survive? - The mysterious death of 21 men on a Spanish fishing boat

Only three people survived, including the captain and his nephew, when a Galician fishing boat sank.

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Sri Lanka: Is a push for organic behind the country's unrest?

Social-media users are blaming the political crisis on "elitist green policies". What is the truth?

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‘I thought being black meant I couldn’t get skin cancer’

One woman warns others to learn from her mistakes and use sunscreen.

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Pacific Islands urge unity in face of China ambition

Climate change and the economic fallout of the pandemic are testing ties in the region.

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Adam Harry: India transgender pilot's long fight to fly

A young Indian transgender man's fight to become a pilot has hit several roadblocks, he says.

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Nigeria's big push to grow its own coconuts

Most of Nigeria has the perfect climate for growing coconuts and yet it imports 70% of the popular fruit.

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Mexican drugs lord Rafael Caro Quintero arrested - reports

The US has been offering $20m for any information leading to Rafael Caro Quintero's capture.

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Saudi Arabia: Biden raised Khashoggi murder with crown prince

The US president is attempting to rebuild ties having promised to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah".

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Satellites give clues about the coming global harvest

With wheat at record high prices, importing countries hoping for increased supply may be disappointed.

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What comes next for US gun control?

Here's a look at some solutions to gun violence proposed by both sides of the gun-control debate.

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Ivana Trump, Donald Trump's first wife, dies at 73

The former US president described his ex-wife as a "wonderful, beautiful and amazing woman".

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Alex Murdaugh: High-profile lawyer charged with murder of wife and son

The charges are the latest in a long-running crime saga involving the disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh.

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Ukraine round-up: Deadly attack 'act of terrorism' - Zelensky

An attack on a city far from the front line kills more than 20 people, and a Russian mother's anger over her missing son.

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New exhibition explores African fantasy and race through art

In the Black Fantastic is a new exhibition bringing together black artists whose works explore fantasy and race.

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Europe wildfires: Heatwave fuels blazes across the continent

Blazes have broken out in Portugal, France, Spain and Turkey as a heatwave spreads across Europe.

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'Why I invented Non-binary Day'

Katje van Loon had the idea for International Non-Binary day - half way between International Women's Day and International Men's Day.

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Mark Fleischman: Ex-Studio 54 club owner dies by assisted suicide at Dignitas

Mark Fleischman, who ran the legendary New York nightclub in the 1980s, dies by assisted suicide.

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US prices rising at fastest rate for 40 years

Fuel and food prices are pushing up inflation in the US, which is at a record level.

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'We hope for the best, son' - War nears Ukraine maternity ward

Pokrovsk Perinatal Centre is around 40km (25 miles) from the nearest front line.

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Sri Lanka: Four key moments from storming of PM's office

Protesters were met with tear gas and water cannon by authorities.

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Why Shah Rukh Khan is still 'king of Bollywood'

Thirty years after he began his career, the actor remains among the world's biggest film icons.

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Joe Biden heads to Middle East amid faltering US sway

The US president's visit to the turbulent region may highlight the limits of American power.

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Ukraine's rock warrior Slava Vakarchuk: 'We need to be angry.'

Slava Vakarchuk is the lead singer of Okean Elzy, Ukraine's most popular rock band.

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Twitter sues Elon Musk over $44bn purchase deal

The social media firm is trying to force Elon Musk to buy it after he walked away from the deal.

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Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa due to resign after protests

Gotabaya Rajapaksa has defied calls to leave for months as his country's economic crisis deepened.

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Roe v Wade: Abortion pills a new front in culture wars

Abortion pills - the most common way to end pregnancies in the US - are in activists' crosshairs.

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Jenin in the West Bank: Guns and grief on the rise

Tom Bateman spends time with people of Jenin refugee camp, as fears grow of a further descent into violence.

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'We have a zeal to protect our heritage through radio'

Jambo Radio broadcasts in multiple languages to cater for the growing African and Caribbean community in Scotland.

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Nasa telescope takes super sharp view of early cosmos

The new $10bn space telescope delivers its first full-colour image of the distant Universe.

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Ukraine war: Russian military equipment on show in Prague

The exhibition features a damaged Russian tank, a howitzer and defused rockets and shells.

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Jafar Panahi: Acclaimed film maker held in Iran amid crackdown

Jafar Panahi is detained after asking Tehran prosecutors about a fellow director arrested on Friday.

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Kenya elections 2022: The misinformation circulating over academic qualifications

Supporters of the leading candidates have been sharing misleading claims about their opponents.

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The video game prescribed by doctors to treat ADHD

A US game has got regulatory approval to help treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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Gujarat: The unusual lion sightings on India's beaches

Overcrowding and territory wars are causing a gradual change in lion habitats in Gujarat state.

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Pikku-Finlandia: Helsinki's new building held up by trees

Helsinki's Pikku-Finlandia is a reusable wooden building with load-bearing tree trunks and branches.

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The Afghan refugee commanding Ukrainian troops

Jalal Noory was just a child when he escaped Afghanistan's civil wars following the Soviet invasion.

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Maine energy: How one hydropower project sparked a $100m 'hoohah'

A proposal to send hydropower from Canada to the US was cancelled after significant pushback.

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Wildfires break out across parts of Portugal

Thousands of firefighters are tackling the blazes, with temperatures expected to rise in the coming days.

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Durban riots: South Africa still bears the scars one year on

More than 300 people died in what the president called an "insurrection", but what has changed?

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Ukraine war: A welcome on two wheels for refugee children

Around 30,000 Ukrainian refugees have fled to Denmark, where a nationwide scheme is offering a unique, two-wheeled welcome.

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Tamil Nadu: The Indian man who makes art from sunlight

The artist has thousands of followers on Instagram who love his unique work.

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Roe v Wade: Thousands march to White House for abortion rights

The US Supreme Court last month repealed Roe v Wade, ending the nationwide guarantee to an abortion.

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Sri Lanka crowd breaks Rajapaksa grip on power

Sri Lanka's leaders flee from an angry crowd - extraordinary for a country tainted by political repression.

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Flash of light as meteor spotted over Chile

The asteroid, which lit up the night sky in Santiago, was caught on camera.

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Elon Musk ends $44bn bid to buy Twitter

Elon Musk says he is ending $44bn (£36.2bn) bid to buy Twitter, alleging multiple breaches of agreement.

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Canada hit by massive mobile and internet outage

Emergency call hotlines, hospitals and government agencies are affected by the nationwide issue.

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Arizona to ban people filming police officers within 8 feet

Opponents of the law have said it violates the constitutional right to free speech and a free press.

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Syria: Russian UN veto blocks aid deliveries to 3m people

Russia blocks a Security Council resolution keeping open a key cross-border aid route.

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Roe v Wade: Biden signs executive order on abortion access

It will not fully restore nationwide abortion rights - the president says a federal law is needed.

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US border agents' horseback charge on Haiti migrants 'unnecessary'

The US border control agency said the actions of its agents potentially violated US immigration law.

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Kiteboarders take to sky in southern Spain

The contenders battle it out in an annual world championship event.

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James Caan: Oscar-nominated actor and Godfather star dies at 82

The US actor rose to fame for his portrayal of Sonny Corleone in the mafia film.

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How TikTok is fuelling dreams of wealth in the Arab world

The video sharing app is making some Arab youth rich - but for others the dream is way out of reach.

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South Africa electricity crisis: No power for up to six hours

In what is described as the biggest ever power crisis, there are blackouts of up to six hours a day.

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Chagos Islands FA: The team representing a lost homeland, 6,000 miles away

The Chagos Islands football team are trying to keep the story of their ancestors alive, 6,000 miles from their disputed homeland.

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Ukraine round-up: Evacuation under fire and new oil tensions

Civilians flee Ukraine's eastern city of Slovyansk and Kazakh oil is hit by a Russian court ruling.

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Revelry and protests as Spanish bull festival returns

The annual event in Spain's Pamplona was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to coronavirus restrictions.

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Rapper Nipsey Hussle's killer convicted of murder

Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom, was shot outside his LA clothing store in 2019 after a brief argument.

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Trans rescue: A future refuge for those fleeing violence

Two trans women in Amsterdam are planning a refuge in Kenya for trans people at risk all over the world.

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Sidhu Moose Wala: The unsettling legacy of the rapper's protest music

It has been more than a month since the rapper was shot dead. But he is still making headlines.

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What does egg freezing have to do with your employer?

More firms are offering so-called 'fertility benefits' but there could be hidden catches.

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Ukraine war: The Russian woman rescued from a Kyiv bomb site

Russian-born Ekaterina Volkova was injured in an air strike on her apartment that killed her Ukrainian husband.

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Suspect charged with murder over 4 July shooting

Suspect in mass shooting at Independence Day parade near Chicago charged with seven counts of murder

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Australia's devastating floods spur new warning systems

Better data and real-time software is allowing companies to improve the precision of flood warnings.

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Peter Obi: The Labour Party candidate electrifying young Nigerians

An army of social media users backs Peter Obi for Nigeria's presidency, but will that translate into votes?

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Avabai Wadia: The lawyer who became India’s family planning pioneer

Avabai Wadia played a major role in India becoming the first country to officially promote family planning.

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Highland Park shooting: Man arrested after 4 July mass shooting

Police arrest a suspect after a rooftop gunman kills six people at an Independence Day parade.

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Illinois shooting: 'I hid my son in a dumpster' - witness

Police are still searching for the gunman, who shot dead six people at an Independence Day parade.

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Illinois shooting: Six dead in 4 July parade shooting near Chicago

The mayor of Highland Park says the situation is "active" and urged people to remain indoors.

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Ukraine war: Australian PM visits Kyiv, pledges more military aid

Anthony Albanese visited the devastated towns of Bucha and Irpin, describing what he saw as a 'war crime'.

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Turkey detains Russian-flagged grain ship from Ukraine

Ship tracking reveals the route of a grain shipment from Russian-controlled Ukraine.

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Video captures moment glacier collapses in Italian alps

Five people were killed in an avalanche sparked by the glacier collapse on the Marmolada mountain.

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Kenya's cost-of-living crisis: 'I can't afford rice for my children'

Florence Kambua has no choice but to salvage waste from a dump site in Kenya's capital to survive.

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Bihar: Their son vanished - then an imposter took over for 41 years

An Indian man, pretending to be a missing son, deceived the boy's family for over four decades.

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Copenhagen shooting: Panic as people flee gunfire inside shopping centre

Several people have been killed in a shooting at a shopping centre in the Danish capital, police say.

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Russian scientist Kolker held in spy probe dies of cancer

FSB officers had flown terminally ill Dmitry Kolker, a top quantum physicist, to a Moscow jail.

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US woman denied termination in Malta: 'I was terrified'

Andrea was medically evacuated to Spain as doctors in Malta could not terminate her pregnancy under the country's ban on abortion.

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Nigeria rejects Ukraine online degrees: 'It's not fair'

Distraught medical students who fled Ukraine are told their distance-learning degrees are not valid.

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Ukraine: The teachers swapping classrooms for trenches

A number of teachers in Ukraine are educating their students online from the front line.

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Dozens freed from church awaiting 'Second Coming' in Ondo Nigeria

Police free 77 people from confinement in a church in south-western Nigeria.

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Russia dredges up landing ship hit by Ukraine missile fire

The Russian troop ship Saratov sank in a Black Sea port after a Ukrainian missile strike.

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Israel shoots down 'Hezbollah drones' heading for gas rig

The drones were allegedly launched from Lebanon, amid border tensions between the nations.

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Brazil: Rio's residents garden their way out of hunger

Brazilian communities are combatting soaring food prices and a hunger crisis with urban gardens.

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Unique terror trial that changed France

More than 400 survivors and relatives gave evidence in the unprecedented trial that ended this week.

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Hot weather dries up swamp, uncovers ancient fort

A historical group was instrumental in discovering a crannog made from stone near Lough Neagh.

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Roe v Wade: Women travelling for abortions will be protected - Biden

The US president warns some US states will attempt to arrest women crossing state lines for access.

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Ukraine round-up: Elite Russian regiment fights for support and the war for borsch

Support for Russia's elite fighting force looks less certain as the regiment reappears in Ukraine.

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Same-sex couples legally marry in Switzerland

Couples tie the knot nine months after the country voted for marriage for all.

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