Russia election: Opposition complaints on final day of voting

Political opponents complain of being silenced amid reports of fraud in the parliamentary vote.

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Gas prices: Are energy bills going up and what can I do?

Gas prices have soared by 250% since January but what does that mean for household bills?

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Manny Pacquiao: Boxing star to run for Philippines president

Manny Pacquiao is a senator in parliament and remains active in the ring after a successful career.

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Johannesburg mayor Jolidee Matongo killed in car crash

South Africa's President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Jolidee Matongo, who died at the age of 46.

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Israel recaptures final Palestinian escapees

The two were part of a six man group who tunnelled out of jail almost two weeks ago.

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Police outnumber protesters at right-wing Capitol rally

A rally in support of jailed rioters draws a few hundred attendees - and more press and police.

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Turkmenistan: Getting Covid in a land where no cases officially exist

People in Turkmenistan are struggling to get treatment in a system that denies there are any cases.

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Ethiopia: Fact-checking misleading images about hunger in Amhara

Food shortages are worsening in Ethiopia but some images online are not what they claim to be.

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Emmy Awards 2021: 7 things to know ahead of the ceremony

That's one possibility at this year's event, where Ted Lasso and The Crown are among other nominees.

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Canada election: Why it’s easier to vote in Canada than the US

Things like advanced voting and federally-run elections make it easier for Canadians to vote.

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Aukus: French minister condemns US and Australia 'lies' over security pact

France's foreign minister accuses its allies of "duplicity" and "contempt" over a new security pact.

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SpaceX: Inspiration4 amateur astronauts return to Earth after three days

The four amateur astronauts landed safely in the Atlantic Ocean after three days orbiting Earth.

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Afghanistan: The 'shattered dreams' of the Ariana cabin crew

The BBC's Lyse Doucet meets the female crew of Afghanistan's national airline, who are in hiding.

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Fake Paralympians boss: 'I didn't know about cheating'

The man fined for sending non-disabled athletes to the Sydney Paralympics breaks his silence.

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Morgan Bullock makes professional debut in Riverdance

Morgan Bullock from Richmond, Virginia, joins the UK touring company of the acclaimed Irish dance show.

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Migrants in Texas: Thousands moved to processing centres

More than 10,000 people have gathered under a bridge in Del Rio, a Texas border town.

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Boxer Amir Khan removed from US flight

The Briton was asked to leave the plane at Newark airport after a reported row over face coverings.

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The link between climate change, seaweed and ice cream

Seaweed production has been affected by warming seas – this is how farmers are adapting.

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From Katrina to Ida: How US presidents react to climate change and natural disasters

Since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, US presidents have realised the impact of their reactions to extreme weather.

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Get an Eiffel of this performer walking the line in Paris

Nathan Paulin walks along a 70m (230ft) high slackline attached to an iconic French landmark.

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Afghanistan: Kabul drone strike a terrible mistake, says US

Gen Frank McKenzie says the US "takes full responsibility" for the strike in which 10 Afghan civilians died.

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Four more small energy firms could go bust next week

Rising wholesale gas prices means some companies are unable to supply energy customers have paid for.

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Thousands of migrants gather at US-Mexico border crossing

At least 10,000 people are camped under the bridge at the US-Mexico border, in poor conditions.

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Afghanistan: Girls excluded as Afghan secondary schools reopen

"Everything looks very dark," a schoolgirl tells the BBC as schools reopen for boys but not girls.

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Gabby Petito: Fiance Brian Laundrie goes missing too

Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in the disappearance of Gabby Petito, has gone missing.

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Migrants in Texas: US 'to fly thousands back to Haiti'

Thousands of migrants are camping under a Texas-Mexico border bridge, in squalid conditions.

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Police warn of threats ahead of right-wing rally at US Capitol

Fencing has been erected at the US Capitol to prevent chaos similar to the 6 January pro-Trump riot.

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Aukus: France recalls envoys amid security pact row

The "exceptional decision" follows a pact between Australia, the US and UK, which scuppered a French deal.

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US admits Kabul drone strike killed civilians

A US inquiry has found a drone strike in Kabul in late August killed 10 innocent people, a US official says.

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Thailand Covid: Idle taxis used to grow food for out-of-work drivers

With Thailand's capital under tight Covid restrictions, taxis are being repurposed to grow food.

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Travel restriction changes 'positive', say airlines

Scrapping traffic light system and PCR tests is "a shot in the arm" for industry, airlines say.

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Afghanistan: Taliban morality police replace women's ministry

The Taliban appear to have shut the women's affairs ministry and brought back a feared morality unit.

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Gen Z battles to bring back unions, one Starbucks at a time

Younger Americans are reviving US labour activism amid stagnant wages and Covid hardship.

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World on course to heat up to dangerous levels

Climate plans of more than 100 countries show we're heading in the wrong direction, the UN says.

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'No work and no money': Afghans settle into life under Taliban rule

In Mazar-Sharif, former army pilots are flying Taliban around and families are selling possessions for food.

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Meat processors in government talks over gas shortage

A shortage of carbon dioxide could hit meat production and packaging, UK processors warn.

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Chess icon sues Netflix for Queen's Gambit portrayal

Nona Gaprindashvili files a defamation lawsuit claiming she was incorrectly portrayed in the series.

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Three Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 90 days in space

The three men make a safe return after 90 days in space - China's longest ever crewed mission.

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High-speed internet via airborne beams of light

The project has been developed by Alphabet's moonshot factory, X.

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Mosquitoes sucked up by traps that mimic breathing

More than 300 traps have been deployed in the French town of Hyères to catch mosquitos.

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Broadcasting cash offsets Man Utd's Covid losses

Football giant says year was among its most challenging but sees broadcast income jump sharply.

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Next deal keeps Gap brand alive in the UK

Deal means Gap will still have a UK high street presence within Next's stores despite closing its own.

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French anger at viral bullying of 11 year olds

A trend known as Anti2010 spread on TikTok and has been condemned by the education minister.

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Lil Nas X: Is the rapper the defining star of his generation?

The rapper has subverted hip-hop with his LGBT-positive lyrics, while dominating critics on social media.

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New Zealand men abandon Pakistan tour after 'government security alert'

New Zealand men's team abandon their limited-overs tour of Pakistan following a New Zealand government "security alert".

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The Activist: Priyanka Chopra 'sorry' for role on reality show

The show was originally pitched as a competition series but will now become a documentary.

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Russian election: Opposition smart app removed as vote begins

The Smart Voting app promoted candidates most likely to defeat President Vladimir Putin's party.

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US immigration: Thousands gather under bridge at US-Mexico border in growing crisis

The mostly Haitian migrants are sleeping under the Del Rio bridge in squalid conditions.

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Assam shorts: India teenager forced to cover legs with curtain at exam centre

The Indian student was stopped from entering exam centre after a teacher objected to her clothes.

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Covid: Italy to require all workers to show 'green pass' certificate

New rules mean workers must show they are vaccinated, have tested negative, or recovered from Covid.

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