The BBC's Anna Foster is in Libya, a week on from devastating floods in the region.
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Saturday, September 16, 2023
Storm Lee heads towards New England and Canada
Around 80,000 customers are without power as the storm tracks north, bringing powerful winds.
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Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia
This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines.
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Actor Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness to separate after 27 years
The Wolverine star says in a statement he and Deborra-Lee Furness will now "pursue our individual growth".
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Friday, September 15, 2023
Train drivers announce two more strike days
The Aslef union announces its latest industrial action in the long-running row over pay.
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Port Talbot steelworkers await job news
Tata Steel's negotiations for funding for greener steel could cost Port Talbot up to 3,000 jobs.
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Everton takeover news: Farhad Moshiri agrees to sell club to American investment fund
Premier League Everton are set to have new owners after Farhad Moshiri agrees to sell his 94% stake in the club to 777 Partners.
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Moment puma cub found and rescued by police
Brazilian authorities think the big cat was destined to be sold for more than $4,000.
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Gatwick flights cancelled after air traffic control staff shortages
Some 22 flights from the airport were cancelled and more delayed due to an air control staff shortage.
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Taiwan tells Elon Musk it is 'not for sale'
Mr Musk draws anger from Taipei again for his comments saying the island belongs to China.
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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Nigeria hit by widespread blackout in 'total system collapse'
Power generation in Nigeria, a major oil and gas producer, fell to zero megawatts early on Thursday.
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Libya flooding: Drone footage captures submerged neighbourhoods
The flooding in Derna swept away houses, buildings and left entire neighbourhoods surrounded by water.
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Ros Atkins on... Libya’s political turmoil and the floods
The BBC's analysis editor looks at the link between the devastating floods and years of crisis in Libya.
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Russian air defence system destroyed in Crimea in Ukrainian attack
A Ukrainian official tells the BBC the air defence system was destroyed in a cruise missile attack.
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'I wasn't heard at meetings, so did something about it'
Pamela Maynard, CEO of Avanade, shares her advice to get ahead at work.
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Kim Jong Un: The US wants to engage North Korea but doesn't know how
Can President Joe Biden bring the mercurial North Korean leader to the table?
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John Lewis recovery plan to take two years longer
The retailer says inflation and investments mean its plan to return to profit will be pushed back to 2028.
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
France halts iPhone 12 sales over radiation levels
Apple has been told it must recall every iPhone 12 sold in the country if it cannot fix the problem.
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India state on alert after rare virus deaths
This is the fourth Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala state since 2018.
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Vietnam fire: Residents trapped in deadly Hanoi apartment blaze
A fire in a high-rise block kills at eight people and injures dozens in Vietnam's capital.
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Paul Simon 'beginning to accept' hearing loss
The US singer-songwriter says his new disability has changed the way he lives and works.
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Pensions: Women get 35% less than men due to care responsibilities
Taking time off or working part-time means less money can be saved in pensions for retirement.
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Libyan floods: Derna city alone recovers 1,000 bodies - minister
Much of Derna is under water after two dams and four bridges collapsed in flooding after Storm Daniel.
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Triple lock means state pension set to rise by 8.5% in April
It will be the second significant rise in the state pension in two years, but could pull more into paying tax.
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Shoplifting an epidemic, says John Lewis boss
Dame Sharon White tells the BBC that shop workers are having to put up with abuse and attacks.
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Justin Trudeau: Stranded Canadian PM to leave India after plane snag fixed
The Canadian prime minister was to leave on Sunday after meeting India's Narendra Modi at the G20.
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Aerosmith postpone six farewell tour shows due to Steven Tyler's vocal cord damage
Singer Steven Tyler says he is "heartbroken" to push back six shows after "doctor's orders".
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Israel Supreme Court showdown over controversial judicial reform
For the first time ever, all 15 judges convene to consider blocking a new controversial law.
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Monday, September 11, 2023
Morocco earthquake: 'I had to choose between my parents and son'
Tayeb ait Ighenbaz is haunted by the decision he was forced to make after Morocco's earthquake struck.
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Hawaii: Video shows progression of Kilauea volcano's eruption
One of the world's most active volcanoes has erupted again on Hawaii's Big Island.
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Wilko rescue deal fails sparking huge job loss fears
Canadian billionaire Doug Putman's rescue efforts were dashed by rising costs and a complicated deal.
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Farmers 'struggling' to recruit harvest workers
Tessa Elliot says "potatoes aren't going to be on the table" if seasonal workers are not found.
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G20 summit: Biden says raised human rights in India with Modi
The US president spoke at a press conference in Hanoi about his visit to India for the G20 summit.
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Morocco: Watch moment wedding is interrupted by powerful earthquake
Friday's earthquake, the country's deadliest in 60 years, killed more than 2,000 people.
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Sunday, September 10, 2023
Beatification for Polish family murdered for sheltering Jews
A beatification Mass is held for the family of nine, who were executed by Nazis for protecting Jews.
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Morocco earthquake: CCTV footage shows man narrowly avoiding building collapse
CCTV shows the moment rubble begins to fall from a building onto the street where a man is standing.
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UK government to be reported to UN over strike law by TUC
The Trade Union Congress says it will make the report because the law does not meet global standards.
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Morocco: Inside remote mountain village devastated by quake
The BBC's Nick Beake is in Amizmiz where people are searching rubble by hand to find belongings and relatives.
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Morocco's national football team give blood after quake
The team's upcoming match against Liberia on Morocco's coastline was cancelled as a result of the earthquake.
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Urban oases combine roof gardens and solar panels
Combining solar panels and a roof garden is a tricky and costly engineering task.
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Morocco: BBC reporter at the scene of famous mosque collapsed by quake
The BBC's Anna Holligan shows what's left at the site of the Jemaa el- Fnaa mosque.
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