Coronavirus: How Covid-19 crushed India's healthcare systems

Experts say Covid-19 has exposed the inadequacies of India's healthcare infrastructure.

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Air India cyber-attack: Data of millions of customers compromised

Passport details, ticket information and credit card data were compromised in the February attack.

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Einstein handwritten letter with E=mc2 equation auctioned

The rare example of the equation in Einstein's handwriting sells for $1.2m, much more than expected.

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Prison guards spared jail time in Epstein suicide plea deal

The two prison workers fabricated log entries to make it seem like they checked on Epstein.

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Tennessee cops mocked dying man's plea: 'I can't breathe'

"Help me," pleaded William Jennette as officers restrained him, "they're going to kill me."

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Myanmar: The small embattled town that stood up to the army

Mindat put up tenacious resistance to the Burmese army but is now in desperate need of help.

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George Floyd death: How US police are trying to win back trust

A year after George Floyd's death, it's not just civilians who'll be reflecting on what happened.

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Champion horse mystery in the Gulf angers Poles

A horse deal gone sour underlines problems bedevilling a world-famous Polish stud farm.

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A Japanese composer, a Burkina Faso story-teller and a Congolese rapper make an opera

Japanese composer Keiko Fujiie and Burkina Faso griot Maboudou Sanou helm an ambitious new opera.

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'A meme that almost made me quit my family WhatsApp group'

Some Indians are sharing dark humour memes inspired by the pandemic - and occasionally offending cousins in the diaspora.

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Out in Brighton on first Friday after rules ease

"Life is meant for living and we are living it," says one woman, as people enjoy indoor pubs and restaurants.

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Amazon in pictures: Sebastião Salgado's last frontier

Photographer Sebastião Salgado captured images of the Amazon's forest, rivers, and tribes.

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Car buyers still sceptical about going electric, says Ford boss

The car giant's UK boss tells the BBC says shifting away from petrol and diesel cars will need more government support.

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France's 18-year-olds given €300 culture pass

French teens can use the funds for cinema tickets, musical instruments or to buy books and videos.

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'Mad rush' to buy homes faded in April

Property sales fell from the record highs of March, but analysts say activity is still high in the market.

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Somerset hoteliers worry they face mass cancellations

Tourism businesses had hoped for a "staycation boom" to repay losses suffered during lockdowns.

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Critically ill Covid-19 patients 'more likely' to die in Africa

There is a shortage of specialised staff and equipment such as oxygen monitors, researchers find.

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El Salvador: Remains of 24 people found in ex-policeman's garden

Officials in El Salvador believe the mass grave may contain up to 40 bodies, mostly of women or girls.

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UK billionaires see jump in wealth during pandemic

Sir Leonard Blavatnik topples Sir James Dyson as the UK's richest person, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.

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Coronavirus: Spain to lift restrictions for UK and Japanese travellers

UK tourists will be free to enter the country without a negative Covid-19 PCR test from Monday.

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Coronavirus: Spain to lift restrictions for UK and Japanese travellers

UK tourists will be free to enter the country without a negative Covid-19 PCR test from Monday.

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Copa America games moved amid Colombia protests

Colombia will no longer co-host the 2021 Copa America tournament with Argentina after a series of protests in the country.

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UK set to offer Australia free-trade deal

Boris Johnson pushes for an end to import taxes, despite claims UK beef and lamb farmers will suffer.

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Tarun Tejpal: Indian former editor cleared of raping colleague

Tarun Tejpal had denied allegations that he raped a female colleague in a hotel elevator in 2013.

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Japan bullet train driver leaves cockpit for loo break

The Japanese man may be punished for leaving the controls in the hands of an untrained conductor.

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Retail sales soar in April as shops reopen

There was a big jump in clothing sales last month as shoppers returned to the High Street.

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WeWork reports loss of nearly $2.1bn ahead of stock market debut

The troubled office-sharing startup's business was hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

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School Strike 4 Climate: Thousands join Australia protest

Thousands of students attend rallies across the country to demand more action on climate change.

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WeWork reports loss of nearly $2.1bn ahead of stock market debut

The troubled office-sharing startup's business was hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Biden signs law to tackle anti-Asian hate crimes

President Biden signs a bipartisan law to "stop the hatred and the bias" against Asian Americans.

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Covid: Why has Seychelles seen rising case numbers?

It's the most vaccinated country in the world, but infections have risen in the island nation.

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Covid: Australia's vaccine hesitancy worries medical experts

Medical experts are concerned that low Covid infection rates may be leading to complacency.

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Sri Lanka: Covid increases China influence in India's backyard

As India struggles to deal with the virus, China steps in to help its neighbours like Sri Lanka.

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Eurovision: TIX, Tourettes and mental health

Norway's Eurovision entry has come to this years competition with more than music on the agenda.

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Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect

The ceasefire brings to an end 11 days of bombardment in which more than 240 people have died.

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Ceuta migrants: The photos that captured Spain's attention

A photo of a volunteer comforting a migrant in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta goes viral.

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German officer who posed as Syrian refugee in terror trial

Caught leading a double life, Lt Franco A denies planning far-right attacks on politicians.

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Nicolas Sarkozy: Ex-president goes on trial for illegal campaign funding

He is accused of illegally overspending by millions of euros on his failed 2012 re-election campaign.

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Rail reform: What does the shake-up mean for you?

Seven key points on how the planned revamp of the UK's rail network affects passengers and fares.

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Trainline shares plunge after government rail plans revealed

Shares in the ticketing firm plunge by as much as a third after the government's announcement.

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Elon Musk UK visit drives Tesla factory rumours

A two-day stop in the UK has ignited speculation that the tech mogul is looking for factory sites.

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Friends: 7 things the trailer reveals about the reunion

Including guest stars, emotional moments, set visits, table reads and Phoebe's singing.

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Climate change: EU official backs German Greens on curbing flights

The Greens' leader - a strong candidate for chancellor - wants to ban short-haul flights.

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Queensland offers cash bonus to attract tourism workers

The offer is open to people in Australia who want to come and work in Queensland.

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Amber list travel is legal, says EasyJet boss

Government guidance on travel to amber list countries is "very confusing", says Johan Lundgren.

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Ministers discuss Australia trade deal concerns

UK sheep and beef farmers are concerned they could be undercut by rivals with far larger herds.

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ByteDance: TikTok's co-founder to step down as chief executive

The hugely popular short-video app was regularly criticised by former President Donald Trump.

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ByteDance: TikTok's co-founder to step down as chief executive

The hugely popular short-video app was regularly criticised by former President Donald Trump.

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Four beheaded in Guatemala prison riot, police say

At least four prisoners are beheaded during a fight between rival gangs at a jail in Quetzaltenango.

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Qantas accelerates cost cuts as $1.5bn loss looms

The Australian flag carrier also said its debts had peaked as domestic travel returns to near-normal.

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