Journalists Ressa and Muratov win Nobel Peace Prize

Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov win jointly for their fight to defend freedom of expression.

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Lakhimpur Kheri: India minister's son evades police questioning

Police had summoned Ashish Mishra in connection with Sunday's violence that left eight people dead.

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Duolingo boss plans to take on TikTok with maths

Luis von Ahn, chief executive of language-learning app Duolingo, talks about taking on TikTok with a maths app.

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Energy users and government to meet over rising cost of fuel

Industries with heavy energy use have called for government help to control costs and keep plants open..

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China power cuts: Coal miners ordered to boost output, say reports

Millions of Chinese homes and businesses have been hit by power cuts in recent weeks.

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China power cuts: Coal miners ordered to boost output, say reports

Millions of Chinese homes and businesses have been hit by power cuts in recent weeks.

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Zodiac Killer: Authorities rebuff cold case team's new lead

Law enforcement agencies say the man identified by a team of private investigators is not a suspect.

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German elections: Defeated Merkel heir Laschet prepared to resign

Armin Laschet has called a conservative party congress next week for new leaders to be decided.

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Andy Murray appeals for help finding lost wedding ring

Tennis legend Andy Murray appeals for help after his wedding ring disappears.

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How the semiconductor shortage could be a problem for you

Intel is making an effort to combat the global semiconductor shortage at their new site in Arizona.

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Daniel Craig: The latest star on the Walk of Fame

James Bond star Daniel Craig receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Newcastle United: Saudi Arabian-backed takeover completed

A £300m Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of Premier League club Newcastle United is completed.

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Poland's top court ruling marks major challenge to EU laws

The country's top court says Polish judges should not use EU law to question the independence of their peers.

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Travel red list cut to just seven countries

From Monday, arrivals from South Africa, Brazil and Mexico will no longer need to quarantine in hotels.

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US senators agree to extend debt ceiling to avoid default

The deal comes some two weeks before it was due to be reached and must still be passed in Congress.

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Fuel group wants public inquiry into supply chaos

The Petrol Retailers Association says lessons need to be learned to protect motorists.

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Malaria vaccine: When will it be available?

Following the announcement about the first malaria vaccine, we look at some of the key questions.

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Energy bills will rise further, warns regulator

Bills will go up in line with soaring wholesale costs, with prices set to stay volatile, says Ofgem.

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In pictures: The life of Ndakasi, a gorilla who went viral

The mountain gorilla who shot to global fame after posing for a relaxed selfie with a ranger has died.

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NatWest faces fine over money laundering failings

The state-backed bank pleads guilty to offences and could now be hit with a large penalty.

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Tanzanian novelist wins Nobel Prize for Literature

The Swedish Academy praised him for his writings on the effects of colonialism.

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Business is not the bogeyman, firms tell Boris Johnson

The boss of Iceland says blaming business for supply shortages is "simply not helpful".

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Andy Murray's wedding ring stolen

Andy Murray appeals for help after his tennis shoes and wedding ring are "stolen" in Indian Wells.

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Nazi haul discovered by Brazil police at home of suspected child abuser

Uniforms, flags and documents are found in a police search in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro.

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Nato expels eight Russians from its mission for spying

Russia rejects accusations its staff with the defence alliance are secret intelligence officers.

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Regulator closes refund probe into Ryanair and BA

The CMA calls for a change in the law, as customers miss out on refunds after cancelled flights amid Covid.

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Mukesh Ambani: Asia's richest man to launch 7-Eleven in India

The first store is set to open in the western city of Mumbai on Saturday.

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Nazi trial: 100-year-old SS guard in court in Germany

Josef S is accused of complicity in the murder of 3,518 prisoners at Sachsenhausen near Berlin.

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Islamic State mother Nicole Jack says 'don't sweep us under carpet'

Nicole Jack, who joined IS in 2015, says she is "out of sight, out of mind" in a camp in Syria.

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Fat Bear Week: 480 Otis crowned chunkiest boy in Alaska

Otis is not the biggest behemoth in Katmai National Park's annual battle but he is the most beloved.

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Zitouna TV: Tunisian station shut down after host reads anti-dictator poem

Zitouna TV has been raided, days after a host was arrested for reading an anti-dictator poem.

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Historic go-ahead for malaria vaccine to protect African children

After years of trials, the vaccine has shown potential to save tens of thousands of children's lives.

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Kylie Minogue confirms she is moving back to Australia

The singer tells the BBC she is returning to the country of her birth after 30 years in the UK.

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Fuel retailers 'frustrated' despite improvement

A shortage of petrol and diesel at many forecourts in London and the South East has eased.

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What is the minimum wage and how much is it?

In his party conference speech, Boris Johnson said he wants to move to a "high-wage" economy.

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Princess Haya: Dubai ruler had ex-wife's phone hacked - UK court

Sheikh Mohammed interfered with British justice during his divorce custody case, says High Court.

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Twitch reportedly suffers massive data leak

Documents, shared in online forums appear to show records of payments made to streamers.

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German elections: 'Kingmaker' parties back centre-left coalition talks

In a blow to the ruling conservatives, the Greens and liberals will start talks with their rivals.

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Brazil: Strong winds cause sandstorm in São Paulo

A "total" disaster, a residents says, as the storm turns the sky orange in parts of São Paulo state.

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Joyce Echaquan: Racism played role in death, coroner finds

The woman in Canada filmed herself being insulted by hospital staff shortly before her death.

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Corporation tax: Ireland moving towards reform deal

Ireland's corporation tax rate is among the lowest in the developed world.

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Russia investigates prison torture allegations after videos leaked

More than a thousand videos that appear to show widespread abuse are leaked to a human rights group.

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Spain rent: Monthly €250 bonus plan for under-35s

Anyone aged from 18 to 35 would be offered the money to help them leave their parents' home to rent.

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R. Kelly's YouTube channels removed after conviction

It comes after the singer was found guilty of sex trafficking last month.

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Pay gap between men and women fails to improve

Experts alarmed by the number of national employers and High Street firms that continue to have large pay gaps.

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Industry calls for help amid record gas prices

The UK's gas benchmark price hits record highs on Wednesday after rising 37%.

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Evacuated Afghan girl's pet bird finds sanctuary with French envoy

Juji the mynah now lives at the ambassador's residence in Abu Dhabi, and can even tweet "bonjour".

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Tina Turner sells music rights for reported $50m sum

The star hands over the rights to songs like The Best and Nutbush City Limits to music company BMG.

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Chemistry Nobel awarded for mirror-image molecules

Two scientists have been awarded the chemistry Nobel for their work on building new molecules.

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Overseas workers only way to solve shortages, says Next boss

Next boss Lord Wolfson says hiring overseas workers under a visa tax scheme is the solution to shortages.

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