Volvo Cars bets on electric vehicles

Volvo is only going to sell electric cars by 2030, the Swedish firm says.

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Volvo Cars bets on electric vehicles

Volvo is only going to sell electric cars by 2030, the Swedish firm says.

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Carlos Ghosn: US father and son extradited to Japan

The two allegedly helped the ex-Nissan boss escape Japan while he was on bail for financial crimes.

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Carlos Ghosn: US father and son extradited to Japan

The two allegedly helped the ex-Nissan boss escape Japan while he was on bail for financial crimes.

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Covid-19 variants pose 'real threat' to vaccine progress, CDC warns

A top health expert says highly contagious variants of the virus pose a "real threat" to the US.

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Budget 2021: Chancellor set to announce £400m for arts sector

The funds will be aimed at helping museums, theatres and galleries in England reopen once restrictions ease.

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Michael Gudinski: Australian music industry icon dies aged 68

The music industry icon championed stars including Kylie Minogue and brought huge acts to Australia.

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Zoom sees more growth after 'unprecedented' 2020

Zoom boss calls working from home "new reality" and predicts growth - but not at last year's pace.

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Syria war: 'This is the price we had to pay for freedom'

Syrian civilians describe the devastating impact 10 years of war has had on them.

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Documenting emperor penguins in Antarctica

Stefan Christmann spent almost 15 months in Antarctica alongside 10,000 emperor penguins.

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How rape allegations have rocked Australian politics

A political adviser's accusation has prompted other women to come forward with their own allegations.

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Budget 2021: Five things to look out for

Tax rises and an extension of Covid support are both tipped to be announced in this week’s Budget.

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Aston Martin: The billionaire building 'a British Ferrari'

Lawrence Stroll, executive chairman of Aston Martin, told the BBC he wants to build a firm with a "luxury profile".

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Dozens of arts freelancers lose out on Covid support over tax 'error'

Dozens of arts freelancers miss out on Covid support because of errors with their pay, Equity says.

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Teen entrepreneurs: 'My friend's pug inspired my business'

Meet three teenagers who decided to set up their own businesses in lockdown.

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Palestinian 'Techno Queen' Sama' Abdulhadi faces court over shrine event

DJ Sama' Abdulhadi is facing a court hearing following a music event near a West Bank holy site.

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PM Narendra Modi gets Covid jab as India scales up vaccination

The country has opened vaccination for people above the age of 60 and those who have co-morbidities.

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala makes history at WTO

The former Nigerian finance minister becomes the first woman, and the first African, head of the WTO.

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Myanmar coup: Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court to face fresh charges

Ms Suu Kyi was told she faces fresh charges a month after she was detained during a military coup.

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Topshop: What happened after the shutters closed?

The pandemic is changing the jobs market. What happens to young and old trying to find work?

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'It's about time': Director Zhao makes history

The director of Nomadland has made history, and become the second woman to ever win the award.

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In pictures: Globes stars still shine without red carpet

Images from the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony split between Los Angeles and New York.

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Chinese investment in Australia plummets 61%

The drop reflects tougher foreign investment laws and the effects of Covid-19.

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Hyunjin: K-pop star suspended for school bullying sparks debate

The singer of South Korean boy band Stray Kids is accused of being verbally abusive while in middle school.

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Coronavirus: The misleading claims about an Indian remedy

A traditional herbal remedy said to "cure" Covid has resurfaced, but there's no evidence it works.

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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Virtual ceremony gets under way

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are hosting the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony.

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Sir Kazuo Ishiguro warns of young authors self-censoring out of 'fear'

Writers may be self-censoring because they don't want to be "cancelled", author Kazuo Ishiguro says.

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Kooking with a Koori: How a Sydney father's simple meals have won hearts

Aboriginal man Nathan Lyons has found unexpected fame with videos inspired by "doing it tough".

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Why this teen set up a prize-winning fake cosmetics shop

Polish teenager Krystyna Paszko's idea won an EU prize - she tells the BBC the story behind it.

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Covid: The front-line doctor photographing the pandemic

Dr Scott Kobner has been documenting the fight to save lives in America's worst-hit county.

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The midwives braving armed gangs in Colombia

A group of Afro-Colombian women use their skills to help women give birth in areas run by gangs.

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Cape Town: Pictures of how Muslim worship helps quell South African ganglands

A team of Islamic scholars in South Africa is on a mission to some dangerous and drug-infested areas.

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Afghanistan: A year of violence on the road to peace

On the anniversary of the US-Taliban deal, Afghanistan finds itself in a precarious state.

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Budget 2021: 'Now is not the time for tax rises', say MPs

The Treasury Committee says "now is not the time" for rises, but they may be needed in the future.

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Jobless rate around UK airports above average, say MPs

A report by MPs found the number of people claiming jobless benefits was much higher near the top 20 UK airports.

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Apprenticeships levy 'has failed on every measure', says HR body

The professional body for HR said apprenticeship starts have fallen and far fewer have gone to young people.

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Waste food: What do you do with 86 tonnes of celeriac?

With hospitality closed during lockdown, charities and apps are stepping in to help cut food waste.

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'Farms are going to need different kinds of robots'

A growing number of tech firms are helping farmers better look after their animals and crops.

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Yemen: The nine-year-old war-zone school teacher

Ahmed, blind since birth, stands in for teachers who don't make it in to their ruined school in Yemen.

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CPAC: Trump to return to political stage at conservative conference

The former US president will address the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Florida.

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Budget: Rishi Sunak promises help as Covid restrictions ease

But Rishi Sunak says he wants "to be honest" with the public about the shock suffered by the economy.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Blinken says US concerned about atrocities

Human rights violations have taken place in Tigray region, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.

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Doctor joins Zoom court hearing while operating on patient

Medical officials in California say they will investigate surgeon Scott Green.

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Hong Kong charges 47 activists in largest use yet of new security law

The pro-democracy figures are accused of "subversion" under the controversial security legislation.

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Myanmar coup: Casualties rise as police step up crackdown

Police fire live rounds, tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse anti-coup rallies in several cities.

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Dominican Republic announces plans for Haiti border fence

The 380km barrier will curb the flow of illegal migrants, drugs and stolen vehicles, the president says.

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New York Governor Cuomo faces fresh claims of sexual harassment

New York's governor denies wrongdoing and orders an external inquiry after claims by a second ex-aide.

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Budget 2021: £5bn fund for High Street to recover from Covid

It comes as the chancellor warns of "enormous strains" on the public purse ahead of next week's Budget.

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The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business'

Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline.

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Budget 2021: The challenge facing Rishi Sunak

The BBC looks at the state of the UK economy ahead of the spring Budget.

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