China signals ease in Covid policy after mass protests

Dozens of districts in major cities have now begun lifting lockdown measures despite high case numbers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Vl61...

US rail strike: House votes to block potential work stoppage

The House has also passed a bill that would guarantee paid sick leave for rail workers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3UlxL...

Foxconn: iPhone maker offers payments for finding new workers

Apple has warned shipments of the iPhone 14 would be delayed due to Covid-19 restrictions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3XPdH...

Peru bird flu: Thousands of pelicans found dead

An avian influenza outbreak is to blame for the deaths of more than 13,000 birds, many of them pelicans. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3GXsl...

Students killed as bomb blast hits Afghan school

At least 10 students are killed after an explosion at a religious school in northern Aghanistan, officials say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3VIoM...

Jiang Zemin: Former Chinese leader dies aged 96

Jiang came to power after the Tiananmen Square protests and presided over high-speed growth. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3gTUH...

China Covid: Unrest continues in Guangzhou as lockdown anger grows

Protesters hurled debris and glass at police in the latest expression of anger at zero-Covid rules. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ipzK...

Twitter ends Covid misinformation policy under Musk

The Twitter website says it stopped enforcing its misleading information policy on 23 November. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3uclb...

Jacinda Ardern and Sanna Marin dismiss claim they met due to 'similar age'

The leaders were asked if they held talks in Auckland because they are "similar in age". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3irGV...

Afghanistan: Parks become latest no-go areas for women in Kabul

With new restrictions imposed by the Taliban, Afghan women fear what could come next. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3AVk7...

Kanye West to pay Kim Kardashian $200,000 per month in child support as divorce settled

The rapper will pay $200,000 a month, while both parents will have custody of the children. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Fa9N...

Mexico's planned GM corn ban 'deep concern' for US

The US has warned it will take legal action if Mexico presses ahead with an import ban on GM corn. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3AWay...

Three Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli forces in West Bank

The men were reportedly shot by Israeli troops in two incidents, amid an upsurge in violence. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3gJYe...

Cotopaxi: Plume of gas rises from Ecuador volcano

A huge plume of gas is rising from the stratovolcano located near Ecuador's capital, Quito. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3VBbl...

Plane crashes into Maryland high-voltage power lines

The crash caused a mass power outage in the area. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3inHR...

Bob Dylan apologises for machine-printed 'signatures'

The star charged $600 for "hand-signed" editions of his latest book, but all was not as it seemed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3OJNq...

Chinese police: Delete photos or face arrest at Shanghai Covid protest site

Authorities are stopping anyone taking photos at the Shanghai Covid protest site. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3OGLM...

China Covid protests: Fury and fear of virus puts Xi Jinping in a bind

For three years the patience of one billion Chinese was stretched with lockdowns - now it's snapped. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3U7Cg...

Ecuador gangs: Gunmen storm hospital in attempt to kill teen

Gang members took staff hostage and exchanged fire with police before they were arrested. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3UlNa...

China Covid: Shocking protests are huge challenge for China's leaders

China's rulers appear to have drastically underestimated growing discontent at Xi Jinping's zero-Covid policy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3XOUv...

World Cup 2022: Belgium 0-2 Morocco - Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal seal late win

Morocco cause the latest shock at a World Cup that has been full of surprises by beating Belgium with late goals by Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3XEUp...

Italy landslide: Rescuers search for missing people on Ischia island

Several people are unaccounted for after mud swept away homes and cars on the island of Ischia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3VcoX...

At the scene of deadly Ischia mudslide

The BBC's Mark Lowen surveys the damage to homes and cars after a mudslide on the Italian island. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3U7F2...

Zero-Covid anger grows after deadly China fire

Protesters take to the streets in Shanghai and Nanjing in response to a fire that killed 10 in Urumqi. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3GPCX...

Queen Camilla to scrap tradition of ladies-in-waiting

The Queen Consort is ending the traditional title of ladies-in-waiting for assistants at events. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3GUA1...

World Cup 2022: Poland 2-0 Saudi Arabia - Robert Lewandowski scores first World Cup goal in crucial victory

Robert Lewandowski scores his first World Cup goal as Poland earn a crucial victory over Saudi Arabia that leaves Group C wide open. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3OFA6...

Ex-'street general' Charles Blé Goudé returns to Ivory Coast

Charles Blé Goudé, once seen as a divisive figure, flies back after being acquitted by the ICC. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3XulW...

Irene Cara: Fame singer and actress dies aged 63

The American singer and actress won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1984. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3F3vs...

Imran Khan: Fist rally by former Pakistan PM since being shot at

The former Pakistani prime minister was shot at during a similar gathering three weeks ago. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3igRX...

China Xinjiang: Urumqi rocked by Covid lockdown protests after deadly fire

Urumqi residents confronted officials amid claims Covid restrictions stopped people escaping a blaze. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3XwnS...

US bans sale of Huawei, ZTE tech amid security fears

The restrictions on five Chinese companies are the first to be put in place on security grounds. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ALmH...

Ukraine war: Facing a harsh winter on the front line

With no power or running water, the few remaining residents of Avdiivka have been urged to leave. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3U9bj...

Kanye West announces 2024 presidential bid

The rapper confirms he intends to run for office, while fighting several scandals over his behaviour. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ifgy...

Malawi's Vice-President Saulos Chilima arrested for corruption

Saulos Chilima is due in court after being detained for accepting money in exchange for contracts. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3u1KR...

Iran scores in injury times to beat Wales

Wales' first World Cup for 64 years looks set to end at the first hurdle after they suffer a heartbreaking - but deserved - last-ditch defeat against Iran in Qatar. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Vaja...

Kris Wu: Chinese-Canadian singer jailed to 13 years for sex crimes

Singer Kris Wu is convicted of sex crimes and given a 13-year prison term by a Beijing court. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3i1kJ...

Toyah Cordingley: Man arrested in India over Australia beach murder

Rajwinder Singh is suspected of murdering Toyah Cordingley, found dead in Queensland in 2018. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3gx8S...

Australia: Five-year-old rescued from python by dad and elderly grandad

The 'naughty' python bit the five year old, before dragging him into a swimming pool in his home. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3iadT...

Drugs: India police say rats ate 200kg of seized cannabis

Police in India have blamed rats for destroying nearly 200kg of seized cannabis in police stations. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tUUN...

Thanksgiving: The giant balloons taking over New York City

American spectators enjoy the preparations for the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tWVT...

Calais migrants: French rescuers failed to help sinking boat

Desperate calls made to French rescuers suggest they told drowning migrants to call the UK for help. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3GHJb...

Anwar Ibrahim named Malaysian PM after post-election crisis

After a decades-long quest to become premier, Mr Anwar has finally risen to the top job. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3GM7B...

Foxconn: iPhone maker apologises after huge protests at China plant

It comes after protests broke out at the world's largest iPhone factory over pay and work conditions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3iarf...

World Cup 2022: Morocco 0-0 Croatia - 2018 runners-up held in Qatar opener

Croatia, runners-up four years ago, start their World Cup campaign with a goalless draw against a well-drilled Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EEZS...

Ukraine war: Fresh strikes reported in capital Kyiv

The city's mayor Vitali Klitschko said an infrastructure facility was hit, without giving details. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3UgLa...

Zaporizhzhia strike kills newborn baby at Ukraine hospital

Missiles hit a maternity unit in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, killing a two-day-old baby. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EW1U...

Jerusalem explosions: One killed and 14 wounded in twin bus stop blasts

Israeli police say the separate blasts at busy bus stops were suspected Palestinian attacks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3TYWq...

China Covid: Angry protests at giant iPhone factory in Zhengzhou

Videos show workers marching, with some being confronted by people in hazmat suits and riot police. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tUdF...

Indonesia earthquake: Rescuers battle aftershocks as survivor search continues

At least 268 people, many of them children, are reported dead on Java island, with many still missing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3XtAX...

Kenya bans 'biopiracy' export of lucrative baobabs

Farmers in the coastal county of Kilifi reportedly sold eight trees to a company based in Georgia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EtE1...

World Cup 2022: Superb Saudi Arabia beat Argentina 2-1 in Group C opener

Saudi Arabia, ranked 51st in the world, pull off one of the World Cup's biggest shocks as they beat two-time winners Argentina in Lusail. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ETak...

Formula 1: Chinese GP to be cancelled because of the country's Covid policies

Formula 1 is set to cancel the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix because of the country's Covid policies, BBC Sport has learned. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3i2uA...

Indonesia earthquake: Many schoolchildren killed in building collapses

Rescuers are scrambling to find survivors amid the rubble of collapsed schools and homes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3UQ7r...

Estonian duo accused of $575m cryptocurrency scam

The men are accused of buying luxury cars after getting people to buy into fraudulent crypto mining. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3i5VB...

Mathura: India police arrest parents of woman found dead in a suitcase

A young woman's body was found stuffed in a suitcase dumped near an expressway in India's Uttar Pradesh state. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3GCn6...

China factory blaze kills 38

Police say they have made an arrest after the fire in Anyang, Henan province. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Enu6...

Israel PM-designate Netanyahu wins libel case against ex-PM Olmert

Benjamin Netanyahu and his family sued Ehud Olmert for claiming that they were mentally ill. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3UQDl...

Indonesia: Java quake kills 14 and injures hundreds

The tremor could also be felt in the capital Jakarta where offices were evacuated. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tN6v...

Chinese ship accused of seizing suspected rocket debris from Philippines

The Chinese vessel blocked a Philippine boat twice before seizing the suspected rocket debris. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3hSKo...

Peru protests: Police and anti-government protesters clash

Hundreds have taken to the streets in Lima, demanding the resignation of President Pedro Castillo. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EmDW...

India app sorry over World Cup buffering issues

Viewers expressed their frustration after facing several glitches during the first match. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EPBZ...

Disney: Bob Iger returns to head the entertainment giant

Bob Iger led the firm through several blockbuster takeovers and the launch of its streaming network. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ENVN...

Ukraine war: We will rebuild, vows mayor of flattened Mariupol

The key city is occupied by Russia - but the exiled Ukrainian mayor is still making plans. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tLuO...

World Cup 2022: Tournament in Qatar set to get under way

After 12 years of questions, criticisms and conjecture, the Fifa World Cup in Qatar will finally get under way on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3OjEv...

Is this really the end of Twitter?

The BBC's technology editor looks at claims that Twitter may be heading for calamity. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3hWqz...

Artemis: Nasa expects humans to live on Moon this decade

A senior official tells the BBC the Artemis missions will lead to astronauts living on the Moon. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Ax5G...

Ukraine war: Rishi Sunak meets Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv

The British prime minister has reiterated the UK's support for Ukraine on a visit to the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3V9Ut...

UK PM Rishi Sunak visits President Zelensky in Kyiv

The UK prime minister is making his first visit to Ukraine since taking office. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3gh0F...

Tears as first Kyiv train arrives in freed Kherson

Crowds gather on a bridge to welcome the train as families reunite after months apart. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Av8A...

COP27: Ethiopia's 20-billion tree goal - a sapling success?

Lessons four years on from Ethiopia's ambitious, four-year, mass tree-planting initiative. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EHGI...

Ukraine: 'The Russians are gone but I still live in my cellar'

Although their city is no longer occupied, Ukrainians like Lubov are still having to hide from shelling. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3GqRk...

Banksy uses Ukraine as a canvas

The footage shows the anonymous British artist working around Kyiv - but never reveals his face. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tInY...

Iranian protesters set fire to Ayatollah Khomeini's house

Social media images show crowds cheering as fire engulfs the Islamic Republic founder's ancestral home. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3V6Ru...

Priscilla Sitienei: Primary school pupil aged 99 dies in Kenya

Priscilla Sitienei was set to sit her final exams next week, along with her 12-year-old classmates. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3V5aH...

MH17: Australia asks Russia to hand over three who downed airliner

Australia's demand comes after the men are found guilty of shooting down MH17 over eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0dDj5...

Viktor Bout: Russia hopeful for arms dealer prisoner swap with US

Notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout could be exchanged for US basketball player Brittney Griner. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EEUS...

Reports of Chinese police stations in US worry FBI

Similar stations have been ordered to close in other countries, including Ireland and Canada. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3hH7U...

India minister denigrates women for live-in relations

Kaushal Kishore blamed live-in relationships for a murder case that has made headlines in the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ArQ0...

Alaa Abdel Fattah badly affected by hunger strike - family

Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah's sister says his health deteriorated when he stopped eating and drinking. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EG5d...

Ukraine war: Dashcam footage shows near-miss blast in Dnipro

Video shared on social media shows a driver narrowly avoiding being hit by an explosion in Dnipro. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3gaYE...

Ghana economy: Chilli-sauce businesses feel the heat

Freda Maku Yoobi lost her job as a make-up artist during Covid and now inflation has destroyed her business. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EizA...

Plastic pollution: Waste from across world found on remote British Island

A tide of plastic debris from all over the world has washed up on Ascension Island, say researchers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tEXV...

Australia floods: Rescue chopper saves family from rising floodwaters

An elderly couple, their daughter and two dogs were winched from their home in rural New South Wales. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3AjLN...

Ukraine war: What happened in Poland missile blast?

Last night, a missile landed in Poland, killing two people - the BBC's open source investigations team has been searching for clues. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tyvh...

How missiles in Europe dominated a Bali summit

The best efforts of the G20 organisers were no match for news from a war half a world away. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Ggqw...

Nasa Artemis I rocket blasts off in historic launch

Artemis I is Nasa's most powerful rocket ever and is part of a plan to return humans to the Moon. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3hLy9...

Donald Trump says he'll run for president again in 2024

The announcement sets up a possible rematch of 2020's bitter contest with President Joe Biden. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EDb6...

Novak Djokovic visa ban overturned ahead of Australian Open

The Serbian tennis star was deported from the country in January in a row over his vaccine status. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EynR...

Zero-Covid curbs spark unrest in Guangzhou, China

Protesters overturn a police car and tear down Covid control barriers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3hE2r...

Netherlands to ban laughing gas from January

Authorities hope to reduce the number of accidents on Dutch roads involving people using the drug. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3WVZq...

Mondrian painting sells for record $51m at auction

A 1930s painting by the Dutch artist has sold for $51m (£43m) in New York - a record for his work. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3WXxg...

Ancient fish teeth reveal earliest sign of cooking

Tests on fish remains found in Israel suggest man first cooked far earlier than previously thought. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3GqA0...

China zero Covid: Violent protests in Guangzhou put curbs under strain

Anger boils over in the industrial city of Guangzhou, exposing cracks in Xi Jinping's signature policy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3g46u...

Ukraine: Zelensky tells G20 leaders ‘war must end now’

The Ukrainian leader appears virtually at the Bali summit, where Vladimir Putin is noticeably absent. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3GfHF...

Cost of living: Japan economy unexpectedly shrinks after yen slide

Consumer spending growth slowed as the weak Japanese currency made imports more expensive. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3X1JP...

Can the UK-France crackdown on Channel smugglers work?

There is no silver bullet, the UK says - but resources on the French coastline are having some effect. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Ev6u...

Xi Biden meeting: US leader promises 'no new Cold War' with China

The leaders of the US and China strike a conciliatory tone in their first in-person talks for years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Ew8Z...

Istiklal Street: Istanbul's beating heart reels from deadly blast

Locals are returning to Istiklal Street, the busy thoroughfare where six were killed on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3WZbT...

Iran protests: Tehran court sentences first person to death over unrest

It is the first time since protests erupted, with the accused found guilty of "enmity against God". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DXvH...

Kherson: President Zelensky visits liberated city

The regional capital was liberated on Friday after being taken by Russia in March. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3TzZR...

Hong Kong calls for probe after rugby match protest song

It comes after a pro-democracy protest song was played instead of China's national anthem. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Tyaw...

Ukraine war: Kherson curfew and river ban in security crackdown

Ukraine moves quickly to maintain order in Kherson, facing Russian troops across the Dnipro river. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3UVnV...

Istanbul: People injured after explosion in Turkey

The blast happened in a busy shopping area in the heart of the Turkish city. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3O4z6...

Remembrance Sunday: The King leads Cenotaph ceremony

A two-minute silence across the UK at 11:00 GMT honoured servicemen and women lost in past conflicts. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3fZ94...

The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried

How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NZfF...

Iranian who made Paris airport home for 18 years dies

Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who inspired a Hollywood film, died in Charles de Gaulle airport on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3O3Yv...

Ethiopia and Tigray rebels ready to speed up aid

After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray - and finally a deal may ease their suffering. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DUYD...

Ukraine war: Celebration in Kherson - but war 'far from over'

Jubilant scenes are continuing after Ukraine took back the city of Kherson from Russia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3E2Ns...

Ukraine war: Soldiers receive rapturous welcome in liberated Kherson

Footage from social media shows a Ukrainian soldier shouting "Greetings from Kherson". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tuGf...

Ros Atkins on... Is the 1.5C climate target still possible?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether the UN's target to limit global warming can still be reached. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3O3dw...

Banksy unveils Ukraine gymnast mural on building shelled by Russia

The anonymous graffiti artist paints murals on buildings destroyed by Russian artillery attacks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Eo9A...

Ocean Viking: Italy defiant over migrants row with France

The Italian PM called the French government "aggressive" after it criticised Rome's refusal to help. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3WUPL...

Construction halted at Obama Center after noose found

The Obama Foundation called the incident a "shameless act of cowardice and hate". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ULEG...

Palestinian mayor backtracks after dead dog bounty outrage

Animal lovers were aghast after Hebron's top official offered cash to anyone who killed stray dogs. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3G91t...

Space shuttle Challenger: Debris found by divers

The spacecraft broke up shortly after take off in 1986, killing all seven people on board. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DTWa...

China Covid: Beijing eases some curbs despite rising cases

Mandatory quarantine is slightly reduced as public resentment bubbles away over the strict rules. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tr58...

Ukraine: We will not negotiate with war criminals

Prosecutor-General Andriy Kostin dismisses reports that Ukraine could negotiate with Russia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3WX7y...

Sriwijaya Air crash which killed 62 people blamed on throttle and pilot error

The slow reaction of pilots to a throttle failure contributed to the 2021 crash that killed 62 people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3UEJC...

Paul Allen: Record-breaking $1.5bn art sale for late Microsoft co-founder's collection

Art belonging to late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is sold at the largest art auction in history. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zZkR...

COP27: Antonio Guterres apologises after reading wrong speech

Antonio Guterres apologises after being given a speech intended for an event for young people at COP27. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Tq8H...

The Kerala Story: Film on India women in Islamic State sparks row

Some politicians in the southern state of Kerala have called for a ban on the film. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DVf2...

Teacher's Pet case: 'Tell us where mum is', Chris Dawson's daughter begs

Chris Dawson was found guilty of murdering his wife so he could be with their teenage babysitter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tfRu...

Elon Musk foreign ties worth being looked at, Joe Biden says

The US president was asked whether Saudi Arabia helping the Tesla boss to buy Twitter should be probed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3G40z...

Ex-South African President FW de Klerk's Nobel Peace Prize medal stolen

FW de Klerk won the prize alongside Nelson Mandela for their efforts to end the apartheid system. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3A1Je...

US midterms: Misleading election claims fact-checked

Several false and unsubstantiated rumours have circulated online during the US midterm elections. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zYoh...

Danushka Gunathilaka: Cricketer choked, raped woman, police allege

Danushka Gunathilaka was in Australia for the T20 World Cup when he was arrested on four counts of rape. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3UqeA...

Italy earthquake felt in several countries

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake off Italy's east coast is felt in Rome and parts of the Balkans. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3UHPs...

Kerala: India's 'Florence Nightingale' who saved soldier's life mid-air

Nurse P Geetha helped revive a co-passenger after he collapsed in his seat 30 minutes into a flight. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Tg5R...

Inside the BBC's Washington DC newsroom on election night

Watch Christian Fraser talk to journalists in the BBC's Washington DC newsroom on election night. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EiGr...

Hope and despair - voters react

Millions of voters across the US are watching the results, feeling a myriad of emotions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Eh72...

World Cup 2022: Awarding Qatar the tournament was a mistake, says former Fifa president Sepp Blatter

The Gulf state has been criticised for its stance on same-sex relationships, human rights record and treatment of migrant workers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3UGRB...

Mexico prosecutors accused of covering up woman's murder

An investigation is under way into how a 27-year-old woman died after conflicting evidence emerged. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3fJzT...

COP27: Is climate change going to make diseases more likely in future?

Scientists say climate change is making over half of all infectious diseases worse, watch to see why. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3fJoR...

COP27: Barbados PM Mia Mottley's plea to rich nations

Prime Minister Mia Mottley calls for more funding to help poorer nations fight climate change. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NKY1...

Christchurch mass killer appeals against conviction and sentence

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern said Brenton Tarrant's appeal was an attempt to "revictimise people". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zVMx...

Trudeau accuses China of 'aggressive' election interference

It follows reports that Canada has identified 11 Beijing-funded candidates at the 2019 elections. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DOl0...

Powerball: Lotto rises to $1.9bn world record prize with no jackpot winner

The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 292.2 million, with no winner in more than three months. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NQSO...

COP27 shines spotlight on Egypt's political prisoners

Human rights activists are highlighting the plight of Alaa Abdel Fattah and thousands of others. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3t9yX...

Boca Juniors 1-2 Racing Club: Ten sent off as Champions Trophy final ends early

Ten players are sent off as Racing Club win a Champions Trophy final that ends early because Boca Juniors have only six players on the pitch. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3hdCo...

Dominican Republic floods: At least six killed in rains

The capital, Santo Domingo, and its surroundings are the areas worst affected by the torrential rain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3WPx1...

Tanzania Precision Air crash: 'I tried to save pilots but was knocked unconscious'

A fisherman describes how he tried to break the cockpit window but ended up being knocked unconscious. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3UyPj...

Twitter will ban unlabelled parody accounts, says Elon Musk

The site's new owner says accounts failing to specify they are parodies will be permanently suspended. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NI6f...

World Cup 2022: 10 European football associations respond to Fifa's 'focus on football' letter

Ten European football associations including England and Wales say "human rights are universal and apply everywhere" after Fifa asked nations competing at the Qatar World Cup to "now focus on the football". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3E8lX...

Tanzania Precision Air crash: Rescuers search Lake Victoria site

The passenger plane is almost completely submerged after it landed in Lake Victoria. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zNIa...

Climate change: Expert says just saying no to fossil fuel doesn't work

Prof Myles Allen uses a lump of coal to explain how burning fossil fuels results in global warming. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NFsq...

New York fire: Moment woman rescued by firefighters with a rope

A woman is pulled from an apartment block in New York after a blaze left at least 38 people injured. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3E4it...

Sri Lanka cricketer charged with sexual assault

Sri Lanka batter Danushka Gunathilaka is charged in relation to an alleged sexual assault while at the T20 World Cup in Australia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zMzn...

Peru: Police clash with protesters in capital Lima

Riot teams fired tear gas as crowds of anti-government demonstrators marched in Lima and elsewhere. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Uqzo...

Peru anti-government protest grips capital Lima

Thousands of demonstrators march through Lima demanding that President Castillo resign. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DIDY...

Why abortion matters in crucial US elections

Inflation is voters' top issue, but Democrats hope anger over abortion bans will boost turnout. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zMkA...

Kostroma: Deadly fire in Russian bar started by 'flare gun'

Authorities say 13 people died in a club in Kostroma after a man fired a flare gun on the dance floor. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3WCj0...

Kyrie Irving: Nike suspend sponsorship deal with Brooklyn Nets player

Nike suspends its relationship with Brooklyn Nets player Kyrie Irving after he promoted a documentary which contained anti-Semitic material. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3FJab...

DR Congo conflict: Why Kenyan troops are joining the battle

One thousand troops from Kenya join the battle against M23 in Congo as tensions continue to increase. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Upji...

Could this be the world's smallest pony?

Pumuckel, from Germany, is only 50 centimetres tall and weighs just 35 kilos. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3hhKm...

Watch: Parrot steals reporter's earphone live on air

The Chilean journalist was reporting on robberies in the area seconds before he became a victim. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Ua2U...

Iran security forces and state media cover up protester's death - source

They falsely claim the man was killed by rioters, in the latest such cover-up, BBC Persian finds. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3sWLi...

Imran Khan attack: How ex-Pakistan PM's comeback ended in shooting

Mr Khan's fall and his political comeback have roiled Pakistani politics - here's how we got here. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3haUd...

World Cup 2022: Fifa tells all competing nations to 'focus on football' in Qatar

Fifa writes to all 32 teams competing at the controversial World Cup in Qatar to tell them the time has come to "focus on the football". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3WvhJ...

US midterms: How Gen Z and Tik Tok could influence election

Young voters turned out in big numbers in 2020. Will they show up again to impact the midterms? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3WyAF...

Kyrie Irving suspended over anti-Semitic posts

The seven-time All-Star has been suspended for five games after sharing an anti-Semitic film online. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NAY5...

Police take control of Haiti fuel terminal

The Varreux terminal was seized by gangs in September, obstructing fuel and drinking water distribution. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zIqg...

Itaewon crush: 'It could have been me'

Jessica says her dream two-week holiday with friends turned into a scary experience in South Korea. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3gY4S...

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan shot and wounded at protest march

The ousted former leader was shot in what his aide says was an attempt on his life. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DBkS...

Lena Horne first black actress to have Broadway theatre named in her honour

Civil rights campaigner Lena Horne battled racial segregation to win a major Hollywood film contract . from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3U3PM...

Morbi bridge collapse: Why so many children died in India tragedy

More than 40% of the victims were under 18 - some of them were as young as two years old. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Th11...

Climate change: No glaciers on Kilimanjaro by 2050

Many iconic glaciers will melt regardless of the world's actions to combat climate change, the UN says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3T1Ih...

Paris Masters: Rafael Nadal loses to Tommy Paul with Dan Evans and Jack Draper eliminated

Rafael Nadal is beaten by Tommy Paul at the Paris Masters while Britons Cameron Norrie, Dan Evans and Jack Draper are also eliminated. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3FGYJ...

Houston Astros make baseball history with no-hitter

The side prevented the Philadelphia Phillies from hitting a single ball in the World Series game. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Uoqj...

Migos rapper Takeoff killed by 'stray bullet', record label claims

The star, who was 28, died on Tuesday night after an altercation at a bowling alley in Houston. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3TZM2...

Ecuador gang violence: Crackdown in two states after police killings

A state of emergency and curfew are introduced in two provinces after drug gangs target police. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3U01H...

Itaewon crush: Anxious warnings turn into screams of terror in emergency calls

The calls made to Korean police moments before a fatal crush reveal how the horrifying incident unfolded. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3sSIN...

China Covid: Area around world's biggest iPhone plant locked down

The move may have a major impact on shipments in and out of Foxconn's giant plant in the city. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3WmhQ...

Ukraine war: Russia's uncertain future a product of its past

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is making its future uncertain - but so too is its authoritarian past. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3FBjt...

Denmark election: Left-wing bloc comes out on top

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats party get their best result in 20 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3UiVM...

Taronga Zoo: Five lions escape exhibit at Sydney zoo

The zoo was put in lockdown and one animal had to be tranquillised during the brief emergency. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3foZh...