Volcano on Canary Island La Palma erupts, spewing ash and lava into national park

Video shows the volcano, on La Palma, spewing ash and lava in its first major eruption since 1971.

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US-UK-Australia pact delivers France some hard truths

The BBC's Hugh Schofield assesses the harsh realities for France after Australia's US-UK deal.

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ICYMI: Surfing dogs and Spain's 'ugliest tomato' contest

Dogs are making a splash in our round-up of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Afghanistan: Stay home, female Kabul government workers told

It is the latest restriction imposed on Afghanistan's women by the country's new Taliban rulers.

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Aukus: Australia defends role in security pact amid French condemnation

The PM defends ending the multi-billion dollar agreement in favour of a new pact with the US and UK.

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Gas price rise: Food firms warn increase will hit supplies

Meat producers and supermarkets fear a shortage of CO2 will hit the availability of fresh produce.

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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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