King Charles given standing ovation in French Senate

His speech, delivered in French and English, touched on climate change and the invasion of Ukraine.

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts

It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo.

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H&M says free to return online purchases in store

Its website had previously said customers must pay £1.99 to return parcels either in store or online.

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US offers almost 500,000 Venezuelans legal status

US cities have been grappling with large numbers of Venezuelans fleeing economic and political turmoil.

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Police taser school band director at US football game

The Birmingham Police Department has released bodycam footage of the incident.

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Firms forced to sell more electric cars despite petrol ban delay

Car makers will still have to ensure over a fifth of cars sold are electric from 2024, industry sources say.

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Taylor Swift: Australia to host academic conference on pop icon

The event will explore the megastar's impact on culture and the music industry.

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Warning petrol ban delay could stop people buying electric cars

Plans to push back the ban on new petrol and diesel cars could delay shift to electric, the SMMT says.

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Mexican railway operator suspends routes amid migrant deaths

Migrants heading to the US often hitch rides on freight trains, with many injured or killed.

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Nagorno-Karabakh forces agree Azerbaijan demand to disarm

Twenty-four hours into an Azerbaijan army offensive, ethnic-Armenian forces agree terms for a ceasefire.

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Indonesia: TikToker jailed two years over pork video

Lina Lutfiawati, who identifies as Muslim, said an Islamic phrase before eating crispy pork skin.

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Six Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank and Gaza

Israeli forces killed five men during raids in Jenin and Jericho, while one died at a protest in Gaza.

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Spain players agree to end boycott before Nations League games

Most of the Spain team agree to end their boycott, says secretary of state for sports Victor Francos.

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H&M starts charging shoppers for online returns

Customers must now pay £1.99 when they return items either in store or online, although members are exempt.

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Alien autopsy: Those viral 'non-human corpses' get dubious lab test

There's been widespread scepticism about the 'bodies' presented to Mexican authorities by a UFO enthusiast.

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Global oil prices surge to 10-month high

The price of a barrel of oil rose above $95 on Tuesday, stoking fears it could impact inflation.

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No proof politicians debanked over views - watchdog

The City watchdog's findings follow a row over the closure of Nigel Farage's bank account.

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Libya flooding: CCTV shows cars swept away in Derna

Large parts of the city of Derna were destroyed after two dams burst, with thousands killed.

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Disability benefits cost could rocket, report says

The study says action needs to be taken to improve the health of people who are about to retire.

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Drew Barrymore apology: Star halts talk show until writers strike ends

She issued a tearful apology for continuing her talk show while her unionised writers were on strike.

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Morocco earthquake: The scars, the rubble and the spirit to rebuild

Morocco's earthquake destroyed lives but survivors are picking themselves up, James Copnall finds.

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Sudan conflict: Landmark skyscraper in Khartoum engulfed in flames

Dark smoke rises from the cone-shaped tower as several government buildings come under attack.

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Hundreds of Eritrean opposition supporters arrested in Stuttgart

There have been a series of clashes between Eritrean regime supporters and opposition supporters abroad.

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No final HS2 decision until revised costs known, say Labour

Shadow minister Pat McFadden says its policy on high speed rail will be set out in the party's manifesto.

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Shein in talks to buy Missguided from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group

Retail group Frasers is looking to sell the online clothing brand to the global fast fashion giant.

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Turin: Girl, 5, killed after Italian military jet crash

Video footage appears to show he pilot ejecting from the plane as it starts to fall from the sky.

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Mahsa Amini: Protesters mark one year since death of Iranian student

Thousands of people around the world have taken to the streets to mark the anniversary of her death

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Libya floods: A barren wasteland with a lingering smell of death

With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home.

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Libya flood: 'There's a smell of decay and death in the air'

The BBC's Anna Foster is in Libya, a week on from devastating floods in the region.

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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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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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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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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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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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