Tasmanian tiger: Remains of last thylacine found in cupboard after 85 years

The pelt and skull of the last known thylacine are identified in Hobart, solving an 85-year mystery.

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Cyril Ramaphosa: South African leader leaves future in ANC hands

Cyril Ramaphosa, under pressure following a critical report, says the ANC will decide his next move.

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Iran executes four men over alleged links with Israel's intelligence service

The executions come at a time of heightened tensions in Iran after more than two months of protests.

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Iran to disband morality police amid ongoing protests, says attorney general

The move would mark a concession to protesters but it has not been confirmed by other authorities.

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Trump's call for 'end' of constitution condemned by Democrats

The White House says the former president's comments are "anathema to the soul of our nation".

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Strikes unfair at Christmas, Tory chairman Nadhim Zahawi says

Nadhim Zahawi says President Putin "wants to see" strikes, as he outlines plans to avoid disruption.

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Mount Semeru: Indonesia raises alert to highest level as volcano erupts on Java island

Japan also issued a tsunami warning for its southernmost islands after the eruption.

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Elnaz Rekabi: Family home of Iranian climber demolished

Elnaz Rekabi became a hero of the protest movement after competing abroad with her hair uncovered.

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South Korea: Former security adviser arrested over border killing 'cover-up'

Suh Hoon is accused of covering up events surrounding the killing of an official by North Korea.

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Viking Polaris: Passenger killed after 'rogue wave' hits cruise ship

Four others were injured in the incident on board a cruise ship bound for Antarctica.

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The 'life-changing' electric suit

A special body suit for people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and strokes has had some remarkable results.

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Cyril Ramaphosa: A quick guide to South Africa's 'Farmgate' scandal

President Cyril Ramaphosa's career hangs in the balance over allegations he covered up a theft at his farm.

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Dozens of child migrants go missing from UK care

Of 197 children taken in by Kent County Council this year, 39 are missing, figures show.

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US Air Force unveils new B-21 Raider nuclear stealth bomber

The first new bomber in three decades could cost nearly $700m (£569m) per plane.

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Senegal's parliament brawls after MP hits woman colleague

An MP from the ruling party was hit by a colleague from the opposition during a budget presentation.

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Drone footage shows deadly flooding in parts of Brazil

Thousands of people have been displaced after recent heavy rains in parts of the country.

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Ukraine war: Animal eye packages sent to six embassies across Europe

Ukraine's foreign ministry says a "campaign of terror" is taking place against its embassies.

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Heathrow faces pre-Christmas baggage handlers strike

Ground handlers for Menzies are set to walk out for three days from 16 December over a pay dispute.

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Big Zuu: Cooking on a budget secrets

The TV chef and rapper shares his big three tips for making the most of your weekly food shop.

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Israel to deport Palestinian lawyer to France - rights group

Salah Hammouri, accused of belonging to a terrorist group, has had his Jerusalem residency revoked.

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Brexit added £210 to household food bills, LSE says

A new study suggests extra red tape and checks pushed up food bills in the UK over two years.

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Escape of Taronga Zoo lions in Sydney caught on camera

Taronga Zoo, in Australia, has released footage of the incident, which happened last month.

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Ford reveals £125m Halewood electric vehicle parts plant boost

Ford hopes 70% of the electric vehicles it sells will be powered by its Merseyside factory by 2026.

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Trump taxes: US lawmakers get access to former president's returns

The former president had fought for years to keep his records from being disclosed.

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Jiang Zemin death: Cloaking Xi dissent in nostalgia for a different China

Jiang's death comes at an uncertain moment for China amid its most serious protests since Tiananmen.

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China signals ease in Covid policy after mass protests

Dozens of districts in major cities have now begun lifting lockdown measures despite high case numbers.

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'I'm not here to be your pretty woman DJ of the night'

Studies show less than 5% of the music industry is female. This business is trying to change that.

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French baguette gets Unesco heritage status

The loaf "celebrates the French way of life", Unesco's chief says as its inclusion was announced.

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World Cup 2022: Iranian protesters celebrate football team's elimination

People were filmed dancing in streets and honking car horns after the football team lost to the USA.

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Peru bird flu: Thousands of pelicans found dead

An avian influenza outbreak is to blame for the deaths of more than 13,000 birds, many of them pelicans.

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HSBC to shut 114 branches as more people bank online

The lender said footfall in many branches was at an all-time low, with no signs of it returning.

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Students killed as bomb blast hits Afghan school

At least 10 students are killed after an explosion at a religious school in northern Aghanistan, officials say.

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Meat and dairy prices push food inflation to new high

The British Retail Consortium forecasts a "bleak" winter" as food prices continue to soar.

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China Covid: Unrest continues in Guangzhou as lockdown anger grows

Protesters hurled debris and glass at police in the latest expression of anger at zero-Covid rules.

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Twitter ends Covid misinformation policy under Musk

The Twitter website says it stopped enforcing its misleading information policy on 23 November.

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China protests: Uncertainty reigns for foreign firms

Business leaders say sentiment is at an all time low and call for vaccinations as an exit strategy.

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Thai monks fail drug tests leaving temple empty

Local officials said four monks, including the abbot, tested positive for methamphetamine.

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Royal Mail: When are the postal strikes ahead of Christmas?

About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail.

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Artemis: Nasa's Orion capsule breaks distance record

The spacecraft travels further from Earth than any previous vehicle built for astronauts.

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Cotopaxi: Plume of gas rises from Ecuador volcano

A huge plume of gas is rising from the stratovolcano located near Ecuador's capital, Quito.

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Balenciaga campaign: What did the fashion house do?

Kim Kardashian is pulled into a row over the fashion house's latest campaign after heavy backlash.

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Toomaj Salehi: Dissident Iranian rapper could face death penalty

Toomaj Salehi, who backed the anti-government protests, has been charged with "corruption on Earth".

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Goalkeeper attacked by fan in Turkish derby between Goztepe and Altay

A goalkeeper is set upon by a fan with a corner flag during a derby between Turkish second division sides Goztepe and Altay in Izmir.

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Chinese police: Delete photos or face arrest at Shanghai Covid protest site

Authorities are stopping anyone taking photos at the Shanghai Covid protest site.

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Russian attacks on energy grid amount to genocide, says Ukraine

The prosecutor-general tells the BBC Russian attacks aimed at "the full Ukrainian nation".

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World Cup 2022: Belgium 0-2 Morocco - Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal seal late win

Morocco cause the latest shock at a World Cup that has been full of surprises by beating Belgium with late goals by Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal.

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Energy firms warned over hiking direct debits

The government says companies must match bills with customers who are cutting energy use.

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Italy landslide: Rescuers search for missing people on Ischia island

Eleven people are unaccounted for after mud swept away homes and cars on the island of Ischia.

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World Cup 2022: Japan 0-1 Costa Rica - Keysher Fuller earns shock win

Japan fail to take another step towards the World Cup knockout rounds as Keysher Fuller's late goal earns Costa Rica a smash-and-grab Group E victory.

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At the scene of deadly Ischia mudslide

The BBC's Mark Lowen surveys the damage to homes and cars after a mudslide on the Italian island.

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