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A photo series profiles people who have shot to fame in one of China's fastest growing industries. from…
A photo series profiles people who have shot to fame in one of China's fastest growing industries. from…
The girls were too young to be married legally and still dream of an independent future. from BBC News - Wo…
BBC reporters Jenny Hill and Orla Guerin - on the ground - answer your questions about the war in Ukraine. …
Qatar has used thousands of foreign workers to build its World Cup facilities. Many may have died. from BBC…
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.t…
Some farmers say studies suggest Paraquat could be a factor in the onset of Parkinson's Disease. from B…
The European Union is investing billions of euros in developing a world-beating chip industry. from BBC New…
Nearly 3,000 tonnes of maple syrup was stolen in the so-called Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist. from BBC N…
OnePlus 10 Pro launch in India is set to take place today, and the launch event will be held virtually. It wi…
The BBC spoke with comedians around the world about what it's like when a gag lands really, really badly.…
Hundreds of migrants, many of them minors, are ending up in prison in Italy charged with trafficking. from …
Actor Kevin Lee has carved out his niche - playing the Western villain in China's patriotic films. from…
The body also says it has initiated "disciplinary proceedings" against Smith for hitting Chris Rock…
In pictures: How Russia's invasion has devastated some of Ukraine's churches and synagogues. from B…
The decision is in response to Western sanctions and surging inflation since the war in Ukraine. from BBC N…
Voters in France will go to the polls on 10 April to elect a new president from BBC News - World https://if…
Schools in 23 countries are still partially or fully closed because of Covid, Unicef warns. from BBC News -…
The US Congress has previously failed to pass anti-lynching legislation more than 200 times. from BBC News …
Russia says it will reduce military operations in two key areas - but Ukraine and the US remain sceptical. …
The ICRC is worried that its operations might be undermined by misinformation about its work. from BBC News…
Ticket sales for Chris Rock's shows have spiked after Will Smith struck him on-stage at the Oscars from…
Imports of cheaper Russian oil by India are rising, despite calls for Russia's economic isolation. from…
The planet is experiencing its sixth mass extinction event, but it is hoped action can be agreed. from BBC …
British-Iranian Ashoori, who was freed from prison in Iran, has spoken about his experience. from BBC News …
The actor says he was "out of line" after he slapped the comedian on stage at the awards ceremony. …
Joe Biden wants to raise taxes on the likes of billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett. from …
The Oscars were halted momentarily when Will Smith took offence to a joke by presenter Chris Rock. from BBC…
Yevgenia Isayeva doused herself in fake blood and chanted, "my heart bleeds" in the solo protest. …
The Oscars film academy "condemns" Will Smith's slapping of Chris Rock and says it has launched…
Students face an uncertain future as completing their medical degree remains a challenge. from BBC News - W…
Russians have an estimated $1tn hidden around the world and countries are trying to find it. from BBC News …
Six other people were injured in the attack by two gunmen in the city of Hadera. from BBC News - World http…
Ukraine's military intelligence chief fears a Korea-style outcome as Biden's jab at Putin makes furth…
Radio and online are unaffected as the regime stops local TV showing international partner content. from BB…
The 62 deaths recorded on Saturday make it the country's most violent 24-hour period for 30 years. from…
Palestinians with the disease are being turned away from hospital lacking the funds to treat them. from BBC…
The lights went out across Nigeria when fuel shortages coincided with the collapse of the power grid. from …
On patrol with a Ukrainian defence unit carrying out aerial reconnaissance around Kyiv. from BBC News - Wor…
Sidney Poitier's daughter discusses the late Oscar winner's influence on civil rights and cinema. f…
Lviv has become a hub for thousands of refugees fleeing other parts of Ukraine since Russia's invasion. …
A White House official says the US president was not calling for a regime change. from BBC News - World htt…
The BBC speaks to victims of sexual violence as rights groups say rape was used as a weapon of war. from BB…
Moscow now says the main aim is to "liberate" eastern Ukraine - a change of emphasis or more? fro…
In Irpin, only a few civilians remain as volunteers bolster defences a few miles from Kyiv. from BBC News -…
New laws threaten jail for people accused of spreading "fake news" about Russia's armed forces.…
The Hwasong-17 is a new, powerful intercontinental ballistic missile - and the country's largest weapon. …
An egg poacher, a toaster and the washing up - just some ways Michael Bublé shows his romantic side. from B…
Sanctions are used by countries as a diplomatic tool, but they don't always have their intended effect. …
US prosecutors say the alleged hackers placed malware in safety systems at energy plants worldwide. from BB…
Donald Trump's campaign was accused of conspiring with Russian agents to influence the 2016 election. f…
A month into the war, Mark and Vlad, both 22, show the BBC the perils they face every day in Kharkiv. from …
Viktoria’s stepfather died when the car taking him to hospital was blown up during fighting in Mariupol. fr…
In 10 parliaments over two weeks Ukraine's leader has used shame and national trauma to set a global agen…
In the month since Russia's military invaded, it has laid waste to cities across Ukraine. from BBC News…
Ten-year-old Yana started school in Poland three weeks ago, after fleeing the war in Ukraine. from BBC News…
Oksana Baulina died while filming destruction caused by Russian shelling in a Kyiv neighbourhood. from BBC …
Originally born in Czechoslovakia, Albright became a trailblazer for women on the world stage. from BBC New…
Teamsters were once known for Jimmy Hoffa and ties to the mob. Their new boss wants to take on Amazon. from…
Oppo K10 launch is set to take place in India today. Alongside the new smartphone, Oppo will also be announci…
Thousands of Russian and Ukrainian tourists are stuck in Phuket, unable to go home. from BBC News - World h…
Watch the moment the vehicle is tossed in the air by the twister as storms swept across Texas. from BBC New…
Florida governor Ron DeSantis signs a proclamation recognising runner-up Emma Weyant as the winner of the hig…
A handful of staff join a protest against the company's "apathetic" response to Florida's e…
The BBC speaks to survivors of the Mariupol theatre attack, who describe for the first time what happened. …
US intelligence says Russia could launch cyber-attacks on the West. What is the worst-case scenario? from B…
The BBC has identified a number of female protesters who have been physically and sexually assaulted by secur…
President Joe Biden says US companies should "immediately" prepare defences. from BBC News - Worl…
Evangelicalism within Brazil's national football team has been on the rise, mirroring a wider trend acros…
Asakaa, or Ghana drill, is the latest hot sound from Africa, following the global success of Afrobeats. fro…
Hundreds of Ukrainian women are pregnant with other people's children - creating a web of complex problem…
Nathan Drew Morgan was fatally shot by his rescuer after being pulled from a lake in South Carolina. from B…
Protesters in Kherson scattered as explosions are heard and shots were fired by Russian soldiers. from BBC …
Over the past week, wildfires have burned over 100,000 acres across the US state. from BBC News - World htt…
Kenya’s road accidents and deaths are on the rise, Africa Eye reveals cracks in Kenya’s road safety systems. …
One man is challenging Nigerians' belief in magic after a wave of killings that has gripped the country. …
China's worst outbreak in two years has got some questioning how long it can hang on to its strategy. f…
The Academy Awards return this Sunday, but they face a battle to raise their viewing figures. from BBC News…
Why sales of very basic mobile phones, without apps and internet connection, are increasing. from BBC News …
Survivors from the bombardment of Mariupol are bearing the physical and mental scars of the conflict. from …
Ukrainian children suffer in hospital, and musicians are banned from Russian radio for opposing the war. fr…
Police have charged a 24-year-old man in what they allege was a "hate-motivated incident". from B…
Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine shook the West. Now its leaders are trying to predict his next move. fr…
On its 90th anniversary, the grandson of the iconic bridge's designer reveals what he went through to get…
Despite being half a world away, Ukrainian-Australians say the war feels unbearably close. from BBC News - …
The BBC hears from three people whose opposition to the war cost them their employment. from BBC News - Wor…
The BBC speaks to hacktivists about past and future attacks in their "cyber war" against Vladimir P…
A dancer from Vietnam says breaking kept him away from drugs and helped him deal with family problems. from…
A group of Ukrainian seamstresses who fled the war are helping by making camouflage capes for soldiers. fro…
'Lenlen' is one of several foreign domestic workers made homeless amid Hong Kong's Covid wave. …
In Israel, some 90 Ukrainian children have been dressing up for the joyful Jewish holiday of Purim. from BB…
Russia's president stokes patriotic fervour as rescuers seek survivors of the Mariupol theatre bombing. …
Each of the 109 prams in Lviv are a tribute to the number of children who have died in the war so far. from…
Krystyna Tynkalyuk is trying to explain to her three-year-old why they can't go back home to see her fath…
The brothers, eight and six, are being treated for malnourishment but are due to make a full recovery. from…
Sunny Balwani was considered the "enforcer" at Theranos and was its enigmatic founder's lover. …
As Russian warships circle off the coast, Odesans face a difficult decision on whether to leave. from BBC N…
We asked our journalists around the world to give us a snapshot of life two years into the pandemic. from B…
A 13-year-old was driving a truck that collided with a van carrying student athletes, officials say. from B…
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville and Darren Conway are in Kharkiv, where Ukraine's army has repelled Rus…
Russia's president revealed his peace conditions in a phone call - the BBC spoke to someone who listened …
BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from alongside the troops defending Ukraine's second city. from B…
Schools across the US are dropping mask mandates - but students are divided over the issue. from BBC News -…
Two weeks since the last official death toll, funerals of Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine continue. from…
Women and men are increasingly turning to prostitution to pay the bills, despite official denials. from BBC…
The winners of the Open category of the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced. from BBC Ne…
A court has ruled the hijab is not "essential" to Islam, but who should make such a decision? fro…
The off-the-cuff remark prompts Russia to call the comment "unforgiveable rhetoric". from BBC New…
The building in the besieged city of Mariupol was sheltering up to 1,200 people, the deputy mayor says. fro…
The news raises questions on why senior Russian officers are getting so close to the fighting. from BBC New…
The Metropolitan Opera holds a concert for Ukraine, opening with the war-torn country's national anthem. …
Three European PMs and the head of Poland's ruling party make a hazardous journey to Kyiv for talks. fr…
The measures block their entry into Russia but will not impede necessary high-level contacts. from BBC News…
Doctors and patients are prevented from leaving Mariupol's main hospital, the deputy mayor says. from B…
The Russian state TV employee who staged an anti-war protest during a live bulletin speaks to reporters outsi…
The Russian president signs new law allowing foreign-leased jets to keep flying in Russia. from BBC News - …
The Old Hem pub in Kharkiv was a well-known hangout for young poets and musicians. from BBC News - World ht…
The placard she held read: “Stop the war, don’t believe propaganda, they’re lying to you”. from BBC News - …
Surveillance footage showed a woman riding an electric wheelchair while sitting on a human leg. from BBC Ne…
Footage shows the moment a missile explodes in the street, in front of a person walking through a park. fro…
From toys to flowers, refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine are warmly greeted by strangers in Europe. from B…
Mea last spoke to Brent four days ago, and says he was excited to work on a documentary in Ukraine. from BB…
Prices are rising in Russia and some goods are harder to buy. Here are ways sanctions are affecting daily lif…
Isak Munda says the platform has changed his life since he started posting videos. from BBC News - World ht…
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JKDL…
From an airstrike bunker to his mum's relieved hugs, Vishnu tells how he and his dog fled Ukraine to Indi…
The ban on Russian oil exports is causing prices to surge, and leaders are revisiting some awkward friendship…
The authorities are struggling to keep a lid on pro- and anti-Russian views being discussed online. from BB…
Australians are reeling from one of their worst natural disasters, but many despair at a sense of déjà vu. …
It comes after the BBC is shown a letter which also claims "gay affection" is cut from Pixar conten…
In the southern city of Mykolaiv, Ukrainian forces are battling to stop the Russian advance. from BBC News …
In Kharkiv, a former resident takes a look around and sees the damage from Russia's assault. from BBC N…
Reputational risk and practical difficulties are making it harder to do business in the country. from BBC N…
Nearly 20,000 international volunteers have signed up to fight alongside Ukrainian forces, officials say. f…
Tens of thousands of children in Ukrainian state care are in desperate need to get out of the country. from…
The BBC spent a week with Ukrainian forces in Kharkiv as they fight to stop a further Russian advance. from…
Posts from the Russian embassy in the UK claiming the bombing of a maternity hospital was faked have been tak…
The Ukrainians who have exchanged practising law for making Molotov cocktails. from BBC News - World https:…
Coogler was mistaken for a bank robber when he gave a written note to a teller - and was detained from BBC …
The US says Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi blew himself up during a raid in Syria last month. from BBC …
The country is expected to see a deep recession this year due to the impact of the Russian invasion. from B…
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is an unlikely mediator between Kyiv and Moscow, Tom Bateman says. from BBC …
The snakes and horned lizards were "concealed in the man's jacket, pants pockets and groin area"…
A veteran of the Soviet-Afghan war is among many older Ukrainians now seeking refuge abroad. from BBC News …
Ros Atkins looks at why global food price rises appear inevitable as a consequence of Russia invading Ukraine…
Yoon Suk-yeol (R) beat the ruling party's Lee Jae-myung (L) following a close-run race. from BBC News -…
The town of Irpin has been devastated after days of heavy fighting and bombardment from Russian forces. fro…
President Zelensky makes an historic address in the House of Commons about the invasion by Russia. from BBC…
iPhone SE (2022) was launched at the virtual Apple event on Tuesday (March 8). The new iPhone SE comes with t…
Disgruntled young men who resent feminism are the focus of candidates vying to be president. from BBC News …
Indian doctors hope big investment and smart tech will improve a fragmented healthcare sector. from BBC New…
Valerisssh has posted videos online of her standing outside shelled buildings. from BBC News - World https:…
A Ukrainian 20-year-old has had tens of millions of views on videos she's shared of fighting there. fro…
Asus 8z will be on sale in India for the first time today (March 7) at 12pm. It comes with a 5.9-inch display…
Many entrepreneurs whose start-ups were big successes are battling with their boards for supremacy. from BB…
The NGO Herosi are trying to find places for the patients in medical care across Europe. from BBC News - Wo…
Within hours of Russia’s invasion, all over Ukraine, volunteers offered their services. from BBC News - Wor…
Jeremy Bowen was on the frontline in Irpin, as residents came under Russian fire while trying to flee. from…
Lesya and Valeri, both civil defence volunteers, tied the knot at a checkpoint near Kyiv. from BBC News - W…
WNBA side Phoenix Mercury are concerned for Brittney Griner's "safety, physical and mental health&qu…
Russia answers resistance with big guns and sieges. Ukrainians pray that will not happen to them, writes the …
Correspondents and experts answer questions from readers on the BBC News website from BBC News - World http…
The shifting of European history's tectonic plates is not really that unexpected, explains Kevin Connolly…
President Putin has for years warned Russia's richest to protect themselves against sanctions. from BBC…
Nicola's husband home was barred from returning home to London from Ukraine due to martial law. from BB…
The Russian communications regulator said on Friday that Facebook has been blocked in the country. from BBC…
Europe’s largest nuclear plant seized. Here's what you need to know after day nine of the war. from BBC…
Why Shane Warne was one of cricket's greatest ever players, and also one of its most colourful characters…
Russia is being hit by a global backlash after it invaded Ukraine. How does it feel to be shunned? from BBC…
The BBC's Mark Lowen is at the Polish border with Ukrainians hoping to aid Ukraine's war effort. fr…
Olena Gnes says it is important for her children to know their father joined Ukraine's defence unit. fr…
These images show the aftermath of devastating Russian missile attacks on civilian areas across Ukraine. fr…
When an Australian fisherman tied a GoPro to his crab net, he never expected the footage to go viral. from …
One of the world's biggest fashion retailers said it was deeply concerned about conflict in Ukraine. fr…
The firm's disclosure about possible payments to IS is branded "insufficient" by US authorities…
The famous couple were married nearly eight years ago and share four children. from BBC News - World https:…
The decision comes amid warnings the war in Ukraine could become a "crypto conflict". from BBC Ne…
Hussain is in Kherson, Ukraine, and says he has to fast to be able to feed his child due to diminishing suppl…
TV tower attacked in Kiev and horror in Kharkiv. Here's what you need to know after day six of the war. …
But Mikhail Fridman avoids criticising President Putin as it could be risky for himself and staff. from BBC…
A ship carrying thousands of luxury cars has sunk nearly two weeks after it caught fire. from BBC News - Wo…
The Russian leader has always refused to back down in the past, says the BBC's John Simpson. from BBC N…
Authorities say five people were killed in the Russian attack on the civilian-run tower in the capital. fro…