The cinemas now hiring out their screens to gamers

With cinemas badly hit by Covid-19 restrictions they are looking for new revenue streams.

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Impeachment: 'Convict Trump or it could happen again,' trial told

Democrats wrap up their impeachment case against former President Donald Trump.

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Covid and gun violence: Tijuana, the city with a double pandemic

Aida and Daniel are married - and both paramedics in Tijuana, one of the most violent cities in the world.

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Covid-19 and Wuhan: Why don't we know more?

As countries scramble to protect themselves against Covid-19, the search for its origin continues.

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Forests the size of tennis courts

Micro-forests are being planted in towns and cities around the world.

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Unemployment: 'I've had 200 interviews and don't have a job'

Workers aged under 24 are struggling to get jobs and are more likely to be laid off, research shows.

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Huawei takes HSBC to court as it tries to stop extradition

The Chinese giant is trying to stop the extradition of its chief financial officer from Canada to the US.

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Covid: 'My business could close because of insurance payout delays'

Small firms are still waiting for payouts for Covid-insurance claims, despite a court ruling that insurers must pay.

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Ozone layer 'rescued' from CFC damage

A steady decline in the levels of ozone-harming CFCs in the atmosphere has resumed, scientists say.

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Covid-19: Kent virus variant 'on course to sweep world'

The expert heading the UK's genetic surveillance says research into strains will go into the 2030s.

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India: Nepal bans India climbers for faking Everest summit

The two climbers failed to produce reliable pictures and other evidence to support their summit claim.

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US-China relations: Details released of Biden's first call with Xi

The US president brought up human rights abuses, Hong Kong and Taiwan, the White House said.

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US Treasury: Yellen warns of 'explosion' of cybercrime risk

The US Treasury Secretary said the pandemic had made the situation worse as more criminals move online.

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GameStop investors on a wild ride: 'It was a rollercoaster of emotion'

Now that the dust has settled, who are the winners and losers in the GameStop saga?

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US Treasury: Yellen warns of 'explosion' of cybercrime risk

The US Treasury Secretary said the pandemic had made the situation worse as more criminals move online.

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Capitol mob got close to Pence, Romney and Schumer, new footage shows

Newly released security footage shows the peril the vice-president and other lawmakers were in.

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US airline set to buy flying electric taxis for airport runs

United Airlines plans to buy 200 of the aircraft to fly passengers to airports within the next five years.

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US airline set to buy flying electric taxis for airport runs

United Airlines plans to buy 200 of the aircraft to fly passengers to airports within the next five years.

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Trump impeachment: Democrats say Trump left those at Capitol 'for dead'

The second day of Donald Trump's impeachment trial saw him labelled as an "inciter-in-chief".

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Stamp duty holiday deadline 'is making us nervous'

A rush to complete sales before tax breaks end on 31 March is causing delays and calls for government help.

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Hustler founder and free-speech activist Larry Flynt dies aged 78

Flynt was also known for his legal battles that reinforced free speech rights in the United States.

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Documenting the 2011 revolution in Egypt

Photographer Laura El-Tantawy looks back at her work documenting the 2011 revolution in Egypt.

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Myanmar coup: 'Down with the military - release our leaders!'

Protests are growing against Myanmar's army after its coup, with tens of thousands on the streets.

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Elisa Lam: What really happened in the Cecil Hotel

The 21-year-old went missing in 2013, and internet folklore has haunted her memory ever since.

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Pablo Escobar: Why scientists want to kill Colombia's hippos

Illegally brought to Colombia by drug baron Pablo Escobar, the animals have become a major headache.

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The Great Indian Kitchen: Serving an unsavoury tale of sexism in home

The drama that unfolds in a grimy kitchen raises unsettling questions about insidious sexism within homes.

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EU could cut UK out of financial markets - Andrew Bailey

The Bank of England governor says Brussels wants to "dictate" financial rules to the City of London.

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Shift to green energy 'could cost oil states $13 trillion' by 2040

Some countries could lose 40% of government revenue as the world cuts back on fossil fuels, says report.

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Hustler founder and free-speech activist Larry Flynt dies aged 78

Flynt was also known for his legal battles that reinforced free speech rights in the United States.

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Central African Republic: A country under siege

The BBC's Africa correspondent Catherine Byaruhanga explains what’s going on in Central African Republic, where rebels have surrounded the capital Bangui.

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Numbats: Saving a marsupial 'unique even to Australia'

The numbat is one of the world’s most endangered animals, with about 1,000 left in the wild.

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Heineken cuts 8,000 jobs after Covid hits sales

The brewing giant said 2020 had been a year of "unprecedented disruption".

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Myanmar coup: Pools and princesses as protesters go all out

Protesters are turning up dressed as princesses, super heroes, witches, and everything in between.

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Cladding: Extra cash to deal with crisis expected to be announced

The housing secretary will make a statement later, as thousands face huge bills for safety renovations.

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Twitter's 'extraordinary year' sees record revenues

The messaging platform saw healthy growth for earnings and user numbers as online activity boomed.

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Dance label R&S Records accused of racial discrimination

The head of R&S Records discriminated against black and female artists, says a former employee.

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Twitter's 'extraordinary year' sees record revenues

The messaging platform saw healthy growth for earnings and user numbers as online activity boomed.

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Huawei boss hopes for better relations with US

The US currently blocks the sale of key technical components to Huawei on national security grounds.

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Crown Resorts: Australian casino firm 'not suitable' for Sydney gaming licence

A "damning" inquiry finds James Packer's Crown Resorts is not suitable to operate a casino in Sydney.

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Universal Music jumps on the K-pop bandwagon

The world's biggest record label will invest in a livestreaming platform set up by company behind BTS.

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Myanmar coup: Military raids Aung San Suu Kyi's party headquarters

The attack on the National League for Democracy's office comes as thousands continue to protest the coup.

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Trump impeachment: What the Proud Boys did before president's speech

A detailed examination of video reveals how far right extremists and militia stormed the US Capitol.

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Trump impeachment: Senate says trial is constitutional and can go ahead

The Senate rejects arguments from Trump's defence he should not face trial as he has left office.

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Fake Covid videos 'will cost lives'

Sima Kotecha follows the origins of a 'dangerous' viral video about a false Covid-19 treatment.

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Amazon worker fight: 'You're a cog in the machine'

Activists are trying to unionise Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, which would be a first for the US - if they succeed.

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Covid: How Serbia soared ahead in vaccination campaign

Leaders in this European country do not care where the vaccines come from as long as they are safe.

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Clubhouse: The controversial chats that angered China's censors

It's hard for Chinese citizens to discuss sensitive topics online, but the Clubhouse app let them - briefly.

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Draghi: Call of duty for Italy's 'Super Mario'

With Italy's Mario Draghi set to become prime minister, Mark Lowen profiles the man who "saved the euro".

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Letter from Africa: How a text book exposed a rift in Sudan's new government

The row over its inclusion in a school text book exposes a rift between Islamists and secularists.

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A behind-the-scenes peek into President Trump's diplomacy

A new BBC series explores former President Donald Trump's foreign policy through firsthand accounts.

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