Patrick Lyoya: Could rethink of US police traffic stops save lives?

The death of a black man in Michigan after a traffic stop raises questions about police use of force.

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South Africa flooding: 'I had thought my house was safe'

Torrential floods have killed nearly 400 people in South Africa, with more rain forecast.

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Ukraine war: L'Occitane U-turn as it closes Russian shops

The firm says military action in Ukraine means it will shut its shops, having defended staying open.

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Ukraine war: Russia bans Boris Johnson from country over Ukraine war

Boris Johnson and other senior ministers are barred over the UK's "hostile" stance on the war in Ukraine.

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Council tax rebate: Warning issued over new scam pretending to offer £150

Fraudsters are cold-calling people asking for bank details to receive the £150 rebate, say councils.

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Ukraine conflict: Save energy and annoy Putin, Germans told

The vice-chancellor says they should use bikes and lower the thermostat to use less Russian gas.

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Brain cancer DNA research hopes to speed up diagnosis

More than 200 brain tumour patients are taking part in research hoping to yield new personalised treatments.

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Behind the scenes in Zelensky's modern HQ

Clive Myrie visits the heavily fortified Situation Room - the HQ of the resistance against Russia's invasion.

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China Covid: Clashes in Shanghai over lockdown evictions

Residents have been forced from their homes as apartments are turned into quarantine centres.

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Easter: Holiday parks feel the pinch as inflation soars

One holiday firm says its cut prices this year to ensure customers can still get away.

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Jerusalem: Over 150 hurt in clashes at al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Violence erupted at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound amid soaring Israel-Palestinian tensions.

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Easter travel: Drivers and train passengers warned of disruption

Millions are expected to travel on what is predicted to be the busiest day of the Easter weekend.

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Former Twitter exec questions seriousness of Musk offer

Vivian Schiller, who used to work there, tells Newsnight Elon Musk enjoys "throwing bombs" on Twitter.

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Palestinian deaths mount as tensions with Israel spiral

Five are killed in 24 hours as Israel carries out sweeps in the West Bank after deadly attacks.

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Russian warship Moskva: What do we know?

Ukraine claims to have fired missiles at the cruiser, Russia says the damage was caused by a fire.

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Somalia's elections - where the people don't vote

Somalia's new MPs are due to be sworn in following an election in which the people did not vote.

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NFT of Jack Dorsey's first tweet struggles to sell

Malaysia-based Sina Estavi has been offered just a small fraction of the $2.9m he paid for the tweet.

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BA offers new cabin crew £1,000 'golden hello'

The bonus will only be paid to those who can join before July as the industry battles to find new staff.

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Patrick Lyoya: Video shows fatal US police shooting of black man

The shooting of an apparently unarmed black man on 4 April in Michigan has led to protests.

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Ukraine War: Biden accuses Russian troops of committing genocide in Ukraine

The US leader says President Putin is trying to "wipe out the idea" of a Ukrainian identity.

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BBC reporter: Scale of destruction in Borodyanka, in Kyiv region is extraordinary

Anna Foster is in Borodyanka showing the scale of damage left behind in the Kyiv region.

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Pierin Vincenz: Swiss banker put strip-club visits on expenses

Pierin Vincenz is sentenced to nearly four years in jail for charges including fraud.

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Fantastic Beasts 3: Gay dialogue removed from film for Chinese audiences

Warner Bros agreed to the request for changes but have said the "spirit of the film remains".

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Drone footage shows damage in Mariupol

Footage released by the Russian Ministry of Defence shows the extent of damage caused in the city.

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Could freezing koala sperm help save the species?

Researchers in Australia say freezing sperm could help protect the marsupials from extinction.

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Mini strike at Cowley could stop production, Unite says

About 150 staff who could strike are "absolutely critical" to the Cowley factory, the union says.

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Tesco vows to rein in prices as profits treble

Tesco announces a sharp rise in profits but warns it will come under pressure from rising inflation.

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Extinction Rebellion: Lloyd's of London protest held by activists

The activist group is demanding that Lloyd's of London stops insuring fossil fuel projects.

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TUC: Frances O'Grady to quit as leader after nine years

Frances O'Grady said leading the trade union group had been the "greatest honour" of her life.

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El Salvador: Whip-wielding demons kick off Easter week

Men dress up as demons and playfully whip locals "to cleanse them of their sins" in Texistepeque.

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Warning travel problems could continue into summer

Border force is "chronically under-staffed" and it will take time to train new officers, a union says.

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Sri Lanka warns it will default on its foreign debt amid crisis

The finance ministry said it otherwise had an "unblemished record" of paying its debts since independence.

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Ukraine War: Report of Mariupol chemical attack sparks US, UK concern

Ukrainian forces in Mariupol say a Russian drone dropped a chemical substance on the city overnight.

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Pay growth fails to keep pace with cost of living

Basic pay is "falling noticeably" when accounting for price rises, the Office for National Statistics says.

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NZ rugby players report body shaming and favouritism

New Zealand players have reported culturally insensitive comments and alleged "favouritism", "ghosting" and "body shaming" from coaches.

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López Obrador wins Mexico recall vote amid low turnout

Fewer than 20% of voters cast their ballots in the referendum, which the president himself called.

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Ukraine War: Russia warns Sweden and Finland against Nato membership

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the move won't bring stability to Europe.

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Zelensky asked if he'll give Russia any part of Ukraine

Ukraine's president tells CBS' 60 Minutes he isn't ready to give away his country in return for peace.

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Priority for fresh goods at Dover not realistic, minister says

Hauliers have warned fresh produce is losing quality and value due to long queues at the port.

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UK economic growth slows sharply in February

A sharp fall in car and computer production weighed on the UK's economic expansion.

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Australian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc wins in Melbourne as title rival Max Verstappen retires

Charles Leclerc takes a dominant victory in the Australian Grand Prix to move into a commanding position in the World Championship.

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Ronaldo: Police investigating after Manchester United forward appears to break fan's phone

Merseyside Police are investigating an alleged assault after Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to break a fan's phone.

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'I don't want rising bills to mean kids miss out'

Taxes and bills are rising, so how do small businesses - already hit by Covid - think they'll cope?

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Rishi Sunak demands inquiry into Akshata Murty tax leak

Akshata Murty will pay UK taxes on all her overseas income after a row over her non-domicile status.

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Imran Khan ousted from power as he loses key vote

The former cricket star loses a no-confidence vote 13 hours after his party tried to delay it.

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Ukraine will rise again - PM Boris Johnson

The UK prime minister held talks in Kyiv with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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