No final HS2 decision until revised costs known, say Labour

Shadow minister Pat McFadden says its policy on high speed rail will be set out in the party's manifesto.

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Shein in talks to buy Missguided from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group

Retail group Frasers is looking to sell the online clothing brand to the global fast fashion giant.

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Turin: Girl, 5, killed after Italian military jet crash

Video footage appears to show he pilot ejecting from the plane as it starts to fall from the sky.

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Mahsa Amini: Protesters mark one year since death of Iranian student

Thousands of people around the world have taken to the streets to mark the anniversary of her death

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Libya floods: A barren wasteland with a lingering smell of death

With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home.

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Libya flood: 'There's a smell of decay and death in the air'

The BBC's Anna Foster is in Libya, a week on from devastating floods in the region.

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Storm Lee heads towards New England and Canada

Around 80,000 customers are without power as the storm tracks north, bringing powerful winds.

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Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia

This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines.

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Actor Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness to separate after 27 years

The Wolverine star says in a statement he and Deborra-Lee Furness will now "pursue our individual growth".

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Train drivers announce two more strike days

The Aslef union announces its latest industrial action in the long-running row over pay.

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Port Talbot steelworkers await job news

Tata Steel's negotiations for funding for greener steel could cost Port Talbot up to 3,000 jobs.

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Everton takeover news: Farhad Moshiri agrees to sell club to American investment fund

Premier League Everton are set to have new owners after Farhad Moshiri agrees to sell his 94% stake in the club to 777 Partners.

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Moment puma cub found and rescued by police

Brazilian authorities think the big cat was destined to be sold for more than $4,000.

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Gatwick flights cancelled after air traffic control staff shortages

Some 22 flights from the airport were cancelled and more delayed due to an air control staff shortage.

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Taiwan tells Elon Musk it is 'not for sale'

Mr Musk draws anger from Taipei again for his comments saying the island belongs to China.

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Nigeria hit by widespread blackout in 'total system collapse'

Power generation in Nigeria, a major oil and gas producer, fell to zero megawatts early on Thursday.

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Libya flooding: Drone footage captures submerged neighbourhoods

The flooding in Derna swept away houses, buildings and left entire neighbourhoods surrounded by water.

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Ros Atkins on... Libya’s political turmoil and the floods

The BBC's analysis editor looks at the link between the devastating floods and years of crisis in Libya.

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Russian air defence system destroyed in Crimea in Ukrainian attack

A Ukrainian official tells the BBC the air defence system was destroyed in a cruise missile attack.

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'I wasn't heard at meetings, so did something about it'

Pamela Maynard, CEO of Avanade, shares her advice to get ahead at work.

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Kim Jong Un: The US wants to engage North Korea but doesn't know how

Can President Joe Biden bring the mercurial North Korean leader to the table?

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John Lewis recovery plan to take two years longer

The retailer says inflation and investments mean its plan to return to profit will be pushed back to 2028.

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France halts iPhone 12 sales over radiation levels

Apple has been told it must recall every iPhone 12 sold in the country if it cannot fix the problem.

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India state on alert after rare virus deaths

This is the fourth Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala state since 2018.

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Vietnam fire: Residents trapped in deadly Hanoi apartment blaze

A fire in a high-rise block kills at eight people and injures dozens in Vietnam's capital.

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Paul Simon 'beginning to accept' hearing loss

The US singer-songwriter says his new disability has changed the way he lives and works.

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Pensions: Women get 35% less than men due to care responsibilities

Taking time off or working part-time means less money can be saved in pensions for retirement.

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Libyan floods: Derna city alone recovers 1,000 bodies - minister

Much of Derna is under water after two dams and four bridges collapsed in flooding after Storm Daniel.

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Triple lock means state pension set to rise by 8.5% in April

It will be the second significant rise in the state pension in two years, but could pull more into paying tax.

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Shoplifting an epidemic, says John Lewis boss

Dame Sharon White tells the BBC that shop workers are having to put up with abuse and attacks.

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Justin Trudeau: Stranded Canadian PM to leave India after plane snag fixed

The Canadian prime minister was to leave on Sunday after meeting India's Narendra Modi at the G20.

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Aerosmith postpone six farewell tour shows due to Steven Tyler's vocal cord damage

Singer Steven Tyler says he is "heartbroken" to push back six shows after "doctor's orders".

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Israel Supreme Court showdown over controversial judicial reform

For the first time ever, all 15 judges convene to consider blocking a new controversial law.

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Morocco earthquake: 'I had to choose between my parents and son'

Tayeb ait Ighenbaz is haunted by the decision he was forced to make after Morocco's earthquake struck.

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Hawaii: Video shows progression of Kilauea volcano's eruption

One of the world's most active volcanoes has erupted again on Hawaii's Big Island.

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Wilko rescue deal fails sparking huge job loss fears

Canadian billionaire Doug Putman's rescue efforts were dashed by rising costs and a complicated deal.

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Farmers 'struggling' to recruit harvest workers

Tessa Elliot says "potatoes aren't going to be on the table" if seasonal workers are not found.

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G20 summit: Biden says raised human rights in India with Modi

The US president spoke at a press conference in Hanoi about his visit to India for the G20 summit.

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Morocco: Watch moment wedding is interrupted by powerful earthquake

Friday's earthquake, the country's deadliest in 60 years, killed more than 2,000 people.

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Beatification for Polish family murdered for sheltering Jews

A beatification Mass is held for the family of nine, who were executed by Nazis for protecting Jews.

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Morocco earthquake: CCTV footage shows man narrowly avoiding building collapse

CCTV shows the moment rubble begins to fall from a building onto the street where a man is standing.

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UK government to be reported to UN over strike law by TUC

The Trade Union Congress says it will make the report because the law does not meet global standards.

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Morocco: Inside remote mountain village devastated by quake

The BBC's Nick Beake is in Amizmiz where people are searching rubble by hand to find belongings and relatives.

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Morocco's national football team give blood after quake

The team's upcoming match against Liberia on Morocco's coastline was cancelled as a result of the earthquake.

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Urban oases combine roof gardens and solar panels

Combining solar panels and a roof garden is a tricky and costly engineering task.

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Morocco: BBC reporter at the scene of famous mosque collapsed by quake

The BBC's Anna Holligan shows what's left at the site of the Jemaa el- Fnaa mosque.

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Kim Jong Un marks North Korea's anniversary with parade

Russia congratulates Kim Jong Un amid rumours of a possible meeting between him and Vladimir Putin.

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Morocco earthquake: What we know

A look at what is known about the quake that has claimed the lives of more than 800 people.

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Morocco earthquake: Such magnitude usual for country

There has been nothing bigger than a magnitude 6.0 in the affected area for more than 100 years.

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In Pictures: Morocco earthquake hits historic Marrakesh

Large areas of the old city in Marrakesh are devastated by Friday evening's powerful quake.

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