Britney Spears takes social media break following engagement

The newly engaged pop star had used accounts to inform fans about her conservatorship battle.

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Afghanistan: Taliban leaders in bust-up at presidential palace, sources say

Taliban officials say the group's co-founder left Kabul after an argument over the interim government.

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Haiti PM Ariel Henry banned from leaving country amid murder inquiry

Charges are sought against Ariel Henry over alleged links with a suspect in the president's killing.

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Asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs shaped fortunes of snakes

Snakes owe their success in part to the asteroid impact that killed off the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

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Fashion house in backlash over 'racist' $1,190 sweatpants

Critics say the $1,190 pants, which come with a built-in pair of boxer shorts, rip off US hip hop culture.

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Apple iPhone 13 brings portrait mode for video

The portrait-mode style video setting can pull focus on its subjects automatically.

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Spain targets energy firms as European bills surge

Bills are spiralling in several countries and Spain agrees emergency measures to help consumers.

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Spain targets energy firms as European bills surge

Bills are spiralling in several countries and Spain agrees emergency measures to help consumers.

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Javid: Valneva vaccine would not have got UK approval

Health secretary says Valneva vaccine would not have got regulatory approval after UK cancels contract.

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California ski resort changes offensive Native American name

The California resort's old name contained a slur offensive to Native American women.

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Boeing says air travel to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2024

Plane maker expects global aviation to take another two and a half years to recover.

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California recall election: Fact-checking Governor Newsom and his challengers

BBC News looks at some of the claims made by Governor Newsom and his challengers on the campaign trail.

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Boeing says air travel to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2024

Plane maker expects global aviation to take another two and a half years to recover.

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Tesco launches new refillable shopping with 88 products

Tesco supermarket has launched a zero-waste shopping service, providing customers with containers.

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Amazon's Cape Town base: The battle to save South African culture

Some indigenous groups say the planned office in Cape Town is on culturally important land.

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Met Gala 2021: Which celeb shone brightest on the red carpet?

After skipping last year because of coronavirus, celebrities went all out in the fashion stakes.

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Cows toilet trained to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Researchers say toilet training cows could lead to a large reduction in ammonia emissions.

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Brexit: Checks on goods imported from the EU delayed again

The government blames Covid and supply chain difficulties as it puts back changes.

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Ocado says delivery driver wage rise to cost it up to £5m

The online food delivery is the latest to offer increased wages amid a shortage of lorry drivers.

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Brexit: GB checks on goods imported from the EU delayed

The government blames Covid and supply-chain difficulties as it puts back changes.

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Tropical storm Nicholas brings heavy rain to Texas and Louisiana

Meteorologists warn of life-threatening flooding, power outages and storm surges.

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R. Kelly abused Aaliyah when she was 13 or 14, court hears

One of R. Kelly’s former backing dancers testifies at the star's sex trafficking trial in New York.

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Norway's centre-left defeats Solberg's conservative rule

Prime Minister Erna Solberg concedes victory in elections, paving the way for coalition talks.

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Met Gala: 13 of the most eye-catching looks

Jennifer Lopez, Simone Biles, Dan Levy, Ella Emhoff and Tommy Hilfiger were all on the red carpet.

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China's coronavirus-fuelled surfing boom

Covid travel restrictions that have limited foreign travel have led to a boom in surfing in China.

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The pressures - and rewards - of being an influencer

Running your own popular YouTube channel can be lucrative, but it comes with downsides.

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Democrats propose partial rollback of Trump tax cuts

Under new plans, corporate and income tax would rise for the wealthiest companies and individuals.

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Fake Walmart news release claimed it would accept cryptocurrency

A news story claiming Walmart would accept cryptocurrency Litecoin was fabricated, the retail giant says.

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Afghan women hit back at Taliban with #DoNotTouchMyClothes campaign

Afghan women show off their traditional dress as black burqas spread under the Taliban.

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Man arrested with bayonet and machete near US Capitol

Police say the man claimed to be "on patrol" and talked about white supremacy when he was arrested.

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Tesco zero-waste trial launches at 10 stores in England

The trial will enable shoppers to buy certain products in reusable packaging they can return to stores.

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French slave statue defaced in apparent racist attack

A statue of Modeste Testas, an African slave, has been vandalised with white paint in Bordeaux.

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Afghanistan crisis: Taliban kill civilians in resistance stronghold

The militants target civilians in Panjshir, the BBC finds, despite promises of restraint.

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Nigeria jailbreak in Kabba: Prisoners on the run after armed raid

About 240 inmates were freed after armed attackers stormed the facility in Kogi state on Sunday.

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MTV Awards 2021: More sparks fly on red carpet than on stage

After a scuffle on the red carpet, the ceremony struggles to generate many big new cultural moments.

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Naftali Bennett makes first visit to Egypt by an Israeli PM in a decade

Naftali Bennett meets President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.

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Politeness leaving people at the mercy of fraudsters

Banks warn that people do not want to appear rude rather than cutting off unsolicited phone calls.

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BrewDog appoints 'blue-chip reputation' chairman

Allan Leighton joins the Aberdeenshire brewing firm which had been hit by criticism from former employees.

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Abimael Guzmán: Peru ponders fate of Shining Path leader's body

Officials fear that if he is buried his gravesite could become a rallying point for extremists.

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Afghanistan: UN seeks millions in international aid

It is seeking more than $600m (£434m) in aid following the Taliban takeover last month.

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Primark says trend for comfort wear has continued

The discount fashion chain says shoppers are still stocking up on leggings and cycle shorts.

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Pope’s Slovakia visit sends signal after brief Hungary stop

The first papal visit in 18 years produces pleasure and puzzlement after a brief stop in Hungary.

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Raducanu: US Open champion celebrated in China for her heritage

Many in China have been quick to point out the 18-year-old's half-Chinese heritage.

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Italian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton says 'halo' safety system saved his life in crash

Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1's 'halo' safety device saved his life in his crash at the Italian Grand Prix.

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Daniil Medvedev: US Open champion finally celebrates - and says title is anniversary present for his wife

Winning his first Grand Slam at the US Open was enough for Daniil Medvedev to finally celebrate - and he pulled out a move from a video game.

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UK scraps Covid-19 vaccine deal with French firm Valneva

The French firm says the deal was cancelled over allegations of a breach of the agreement, which it denies.

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Alibaba slides on report China plans to break up payment app

Chinese regulators have been targeting Ant Group and other technology firms operating in the country.

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Canada election: What is your 'ballot box' issue?

Three voters tell the BBC what issues are at stake and who they are voting for.

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The pressures - and rewards - of being an influencer

Running your own popular YouTube channel can be lucrative, but it comes with downsides.

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Kenyan influencers paid to take 'guerrilla warfare’ online

Shadowy financiers are closing down a once democratic space on Twitter for political debate in Kenya.

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