Has Covid killed off business cards for good?

Sales of business cards have fallen sharply as a result of the pandemic.

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South Africa danger zone: Living in a 'hijacked' building

Pictures of squatters in a South African inner city with high levels of crime, drugs and prostitution.

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Feria: Rural memoirs stir longing for Spain's past

Ana Iris Simón's autobiographical book triggers a frenzied debate about the loss of village life.

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What election losers tell us about Indian democracy

Thousands of parties contest Indian polls but the rising participation masks a murky underbelly.

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Climate change: Massive Attack gig data to cut live music impact

Artists should swap private jets for trains among recommendations from climate scientists.

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US Senator Lindsey Graham: 'We will be going back into Afghanistan'

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham believes there will be no choice as "the threat will be so large".

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Black intern: 'You just need to give us a chance'

Young black university students are being invited to apply for 2,000 internships at top companies.

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When is a motor show not a motor show?

The BBC's Theo Leggett finds Germany's International Motor Show has become a mobility exhibition.

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Afghanistan: Rural areas welcome peace and end of war

In more rural areas of Afghanistan, people welcome the end of a war that has killed tens of thousands.

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Afghanistan: 'Everyone got it wrong' on Taliban takeover - armed forces chief

Gen Sir Nick Carter says the speed of the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan surprised the UK.

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Planes stranded at Mazar-i-Sharif airport waiting to leave

A US lawmaker accuses the Taliban of not letting several planes of Afghans and Americans leave.

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Glasgow company fined £150,000 for making nuisance calls

Glasgow-based DialADeal Scotland Ltd made more than half a million unsolicited calls between August 2019 and March 2020.

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Afghanistan: Taliban accused of killing female police officer

The killing comes amid increasing reports of escalating repression of women in Afghanistan.

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South Africa's ex-president Zuma placed on medical parole

Jacob Zuma will now serve the remainder of his 15-month sentence in the community.

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India farmers' protests: Tens of thousands join rally in Uttar Pradesh

A vast crowd of protesters, some riding on tractors, rallied in Uttar Pradesh state.

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Rush to contain large oil spill in Gulf of Mexico after Storm Ida

Clean-up crews and the US Coast Guard are trying to locate the source of a miles-long slick.

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Mali police storm jail to free detained commander

The commander of Mali's anti-terror police is accused of murder during 2020 anti-government protests.

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Ikea struggles with supply problems due to driver shortage

The furniture giant is among businesses struggling with a driver shortage due to Covid and Brexit.

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Yemen war: Saudis intercept Houthi missiles - defence ministry

Two children are injured by shrapnel, Riyadh says, in an attack the Houthis say targeted Saudi oil.

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Moment boy cuts ribbon too soon at opening ceremony in Turkey

Turkey's president joked with the boy when he noticed he had jumped the gun at an opening ceremony.

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Guinea capital Conakry on alert as heavy gunfire heard

President Alpha Conde is said to be unharmed while soldiers are seen near the presidential palace.

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Covid-19: Pub marquees could become permanent fixtures

Some of the outdoor seating set up by businesses in the pandemic could be allowed to remain.

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US Open: World number one Ashleigh Barty stunned by Shelby Rogers in third round

World number one Ashleigh Barty falls in the US Open third round after Shelby Rogers produced a superb comeback in front of a raucous New York crowd.

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Montenegro clashes ahead of Orthodox Church leader's inauguration

The protests reflect tensions in the country, which broke away from Serbia in 2006.

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Almost 50 shops a day disappear from High Streets

Britain's High Streets lost more than 8,700 stores in the first six months of 2021, research suggests.

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Jobs market set for bumpy ride, says Resolution Foundation

Those still on furlough face uncertain times when the scheme ends, the Resolution Foundation says.

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'I studied law in jail - now I want to change the system'

LaTonya Myers spent nine months in jail because she couldn’t afford bail - now she's helping others facing the same challenge.

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Hamid Nouri: How Sweden arrested a suspected Iranian war criminal

Prosecutors have put Hamid Nouri on trial over a 1988 massacre in Iran. This is how they did it.

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Kenyan men join battle to end FGM

Campaigners say it is important that Kenyan men join the battle to end female genital mutilation.

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Afghanistan: Life for those left behind

People around the country tell the BBC they have lost basic freedoms and are struggling to survive.

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Afghanistan women's cricket team: Players hiding in Kabul fear Taliban rule

Members of Afghanistan's women's cricket team are hiding in Kabul, fearing for their safety following the Taliban's return to power.

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El Salvador court rules presidents can serve two consecutive terms

The Supreme Court rules that presidents can serve two consecutive terms, a move attacked by critics.

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Paralympics: ‘We the disabled community are here to stay’

Four champions share their glory and their pain from the 16th Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

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Afghanistan: Taliban break up women's rights protest in Kabul

The women say the Taliban used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse the latest such protest.

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New Zealand cinema worker left red-faced after voicemail blooper

A cinema employee in New Zealand went viral on TikTok with his attempt to leave a voicemail recording.

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Ivermectin: Oklahoma doctor warns against using unproven Covid drug

People are arriving at US hospitals after overdosing in the unproven belief it can treat Covid.

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Ethiopia: Thousands of Tigray rebels killed, military claims

A leading general says 5,600 rebels have been killed in fierce fighting aided by airstrikes.

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British soldier describes caring for Kabul airport baby

Lt Col Ben Caesar helped look after the baby who was pulled over the airport wall in Afghanistan.

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Heathrow criticises Border Force for 'unacceptable' queues

The airport says too few staff were on duty at passport control as families returned from holiday.

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Tuna bounce back, but sharks in 'desperate' decline

Extinction list update reveals mixed news for marine life, as world conservation summit open in France.

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Afghanistan: Former vice-president tells BBC he's in Panjshir Valley

Amrullah Saleh, in the Panjshir Valley, tells the BBC that fighters face a "difficult" situation.

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ICYMI: Catwalk hail storm and cheeky capybaras

Some of the stories that you may have missed this week.

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New Zealand supermarket stabbing: Government to toughen anti-terror laws

Seven people were injured, three critically, in Auckland by a known supporter of Islamic State.

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Capitol riot: 'QAnon Shaman' pleads guilty in federal court

Jacob Chansley had been indicted on six counts for his role in the pro-Trump siege at the US Capitol.

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Ex-cardinal pleads not guilty to sexual assault

Theodore McCarrick is believed to be the highest-ranking US Catholic to face criminal abuse charges.

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Bitcoin: El Salvador divided over legal tender law

The country will be the first to recognise the crypto-currency as legal tender from September 7.

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Ahmaud Arbery: Ex-prosecutor charged with mishandling case

A former US district attorney is accused of mishandling the case of Ahmaud Arbery's death in 2020.

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Jeanette Zacarias Zapata: Mexican boxer, 18, dies days after knockout in Montreal

Mexican welterweight boxer Jeanette Zacarias Zapata, 18, dies five days after being knocked out in a fight.

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Covid: What Israel tells us about the way out of the pandemic

Third jabs given as part of a booster programme are beginning to dampen the latest Covid surge.

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Flu jab delay due to lorry driver shortage

Seqirus says it is working to resolve the issue, and NHS England says patients will be contacted by their GP.

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