Lebanon in darkness as electricity grid shuts down

The two largest power stations shut down, leaving Lebanon without electricity nationwide.

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ICYMI: Pooches, puppets and paintings

Here's a look at some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Abolhassan Banisadr: Iran's first president after revolution dies at 88

Abolhassan Banisadr was impeached amid a power struggle with clerics and fled into exile in France.

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Coronavirus in DR Congo: How funds went missing - report

Dodgy accounting and unofficial bonuses plague the nation's virus response, says the Congo Research Group.

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Russia labels reporters foreign agents after Nobel award

The announcement comes hours after independent editor Dmitry Muratov gets the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Hong Kong: University orders Tiananmen statue's removal

The statue at the University of Hong Kong commemorates the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre.

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Nations agree to 15% minimum corporate tax rate

The historic deal is designed to make big corporations pay a fairer share of tax around the world.

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Massachusetts man who faked own death over Covid relief scam sentenced

Prosecutors say David Staveley fled using fake IDs after trying to defraud a pandemic aid programme.

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Nobel Peace Prize: BBC journalists on the winners

BBC journalists who know Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov share their experiences of working with them.

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Facebook to act on illegal sale of Amazon rainforest

The social network changes its policy following a BBC investigation.

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Scene after Kunduz mosque suicide bomb attack

Dozens of people were killed, and more than 100 injured, by the blast in the Afghan city.

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Former Tesco boss Dave Lewis to advise on supply chain crisis

The government wants advice on fixing the supply problems that have led to petrol and other shortages.

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Legal action over alleged Uber facial verification bias

Two unions allege the system used to check drivers' identity works less well for darker skin tones.

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US adds 194,000 jobs in September as Delta hits hiring

The unemployment rate fell to 4.8%, but the jobs growth was far below expectations.

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Air India: Struggling national carrier sold to Tata Sons

The Tata group originally founded the airline in 1932 before it was taken over in 1953.

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Nigeria's Tiwa Savage reveals sex tape blackmail

The Afrobeats star says she is refusing to pay up over a tape that was mistakenly put onto social media.

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Air India: Struggling national carrier sold to Tata Sons

The Tata group originally founded the airline in 1932 before it was taken over in 1953.

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Groupon pledges to offer refunds and better service after CMA inquiry

The discount voucher firm commits to improving customer service after a warning from the regulator.

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Afghanistan: Deadly blast hits Kunduz mosque during Friday prayers

Images show extensive damage in the mosque, reportedly used by the minority Shia Muslim community.

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Meat supply vacancies: 'Being a butcher is like being an artist'

Two young butchers explain why they took up apprenticeships amid a national industry shortage.

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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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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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