Police shoot man in hunt for Brussels gunman

It follows Monday night's incident where two Swedish nationals were killed in the Belgian capital.

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Ten former Tuffnells depots reopen after rescue deal

A total of 12 former Tuffnells delivery depots are back up and running.

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DR Congo boat accident: At least 40 dead, 167 missing

The overloaded boat was sailing at night, in breach of safety regulations, officials say.

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Former Bank of China boss arrested on bribery charges

He is the latest banker to be prosecuted under Chinese President Xi's anti-corruption crackdown.

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Same-sex marriage: The lesbian activist seeking equal rights in India

Maya Sharma doesn't believe in marriage but has petitioned India's Supreme Court to legalise same-sex union.

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US actress Piper Laurie, star of The Hustler and Carrie, dies at 91

The three-time Oscar nominee was also known for her campaigning for the civil rights movement.

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Who's behind Israel-Gaza disinformation and hate online?

How false claims, conspiracy theories and hateful content shapes the general public's view of the war.

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Manchester United: Qatar's Sheikh Jassim withdraws from process to buy club

Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani withdraws from the process to buy Manchester United.

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The Voice: Australians vote No in historic referendum

The country has overwhelmingly voted No to a proposal aimed at elevating First Nations voices.

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China's Belt and Road Initiative: Kenya and a railway to nowhere

A $5bn transport project, funded by Chinese loans, is in danger of becoming a white elephant.

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Gaza Strip in maps: What it's like for the people that live there

Find out more about what it is like to live in the Gaza Strip, from the economy to education, health and water.

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China deported 'large number' of N Korean defectors - Seoul

Sources in China said that up to 600 defectors were put on trucks and forcibly sent back on Monday.

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Sri Lanka crisis: Colombo reaches debt deal with China

The agreement paves the way for the South Asian nation to secure more funding from the IMF.

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Germany migrants: Seven dead after vehicle crashes in Bavaria

Authorities said the driver of a "suspected smuggling vehicle" attempted to evade police before losing control.

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Watch: Scalise bows out of Speaker’s race, citing ‘schisms’

Republican Congressman Steve Scalise has dropped out of the race to become Speaker of the House just a day after his party nominated him.

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Ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley banned over Epstein scandal

Jes Staley can no longer hold senior positions in the UK and has been fined £1.8m.

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Carillion: Record fine for KPMG over 'exceptional' failure

KPMG given £21m fine for "exceptional" failures in its accounting work for collapsed construction giant.

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Microsoft in $29bn back taxes dispute in US

The IRS has been auditing how the firm allocates profits among countries and jurisdictions.

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California player wins $1.76bn Powerball jackpot

A single ticket, sold north of Los Angeles, is the second-largest lottery win in history.

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This night is sparkling: Taylor Swift greets fans on red carpet

The star greeted fans for the world premiere of the film Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in Los Angeles.

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Poland election: Bitter campaign splits country ahead of key vote

It's seen as the most important vote since communism's end in 1989. What direction will Poland take?

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Scalise: Five things to know about US House Speaker hopeful

The Representative from Louisiana has quickly risen through the ranks of House Republicans.

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Timelapse captures stunning sunrise in Mauna Kea, Hawaii

The Subaru Telescope All-Sky Camera captured the images of the morning sky over Hawaii on Tuesday.

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Paraguay jail: Rioting inmates hold guards hostage

Guards are being held against their will during a riot in the overcrowded jail in the capital, Asunción.

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Next set to buy rival brand Fat Face in latest High Street buy

High Street chain Next is understood to be close to buying rival fashion chain Fat Face.

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Gaza: Children screamed in street as we fled 2am air strike

Power runs out in Gaza after another night of massive destruction by Israeli forces.

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Bola Tinubu diploma: No evidence Nigeria's president forged college record

Allegations that Bola Tinubu's diplomas were fake went viral after the release of his school documents.

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Lyse Doucet moves to safety during live Israel report

The BBC's chief international correspondent was told to move while broadcasting in Ashkelon, southern Israel.

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People struggle to leave Israel after more flights cut

BA, Virgin Atlantic and El Al are now the only airlines with direct flights from Israel to the UK.

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Warm weather delays early Christmas food sales

The unusually mild weather has led to fewer people buying Christmas puddings and seasonal biscuits.

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Unity boss resigns after game engine pricing backlash

The firm powers hit games including Pokemon Go, and had wanted to charge developers extra fees.

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Technology festival's sock that detect Alzheimer's signs

The socks, which can detect the early signs of the condition, are among innovations on show in Bristol.

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Liberia elections: Voters head to polls as George Weah faces Joseph Boakai

President George Weah is facing a strong challenge from the opposition in his bid for a second term.

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Inside Israel and Gaza as rockets and gun fights hit region

Since Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday, more than 1,700 people have been killed in shootings and air strikes.

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'Nobody could help us' - Shock and anger in Israel's Ashkelon

Many people are shocked at how their powerful security forces were overwhelmed by Hamas.

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Nobel economics prize awarded to Claudia Goldin for work on gender pay gap

American Claudia Goldin is only the third woman to receive the prestigious economics prize.

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Afghanistan earthquake: More than 1,000 dead as villagers dig for survivors

Villagers are searching through what is left of their homes with shovels and bare hands.

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My landlord wanted to put the rent up 35% despite cap

Catherine Sheldon says she is now having to leave the property, with nowhere else to go that she can afford.

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The story from inside the Supernova festival site

More than 260 bodies have reportedly been recovered from the festival in the desert in southern Israel.

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Gaza hospital deluged as Israel retaliation kills and wounds hundreds

A BBC reporter in Gaza says there is almost no power and hospitals are overrun after Israeli air strikes.

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Israel attack: 12 Thai nationals killed, 11 kidnapped

30,000 Thai nationals work in Israel, and Thai air force planes are on standby to fly its citizens home.

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Israel's Iron Dome intercepts rockets from Gaza

Sirens are heard in the Israeli city of Ashkelon, as missiles fired from Gaza are intercepted.

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Footage shows scale of destruction after Israeli air strikes on Gaza

Israeli air strikes have killed at least 313 people, Palestinian officials say.

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Polish elections: When are they and why is Europe watching closely?

Poland's upcoming elections have been called the most important since the fall of communism in 1989.

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Mali crisis: Life in Timbuktu and Gao under siege by Islamist fighters

Al-Qaeda-linked militants have blockaded cities as government forces fight Tuareg separatist groups for control of Northern Mali.

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Israel faces 'long, difficult war' after Hamas attack from Gaza

Militants are still fighting in Israel, says the military, after an unprecedented Hamas attack.

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Watch: How Hamas' shock attack on Israel unfolded

Watch the footage of unprecedented scenes in Israel and Gaza, verified and explained by the BBC.

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People hide in homes as Palestinian militants enter from Gaza

People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes.

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Afghanistan earthquake: At least 15 killed and 78 injured in 6.3 quake

The 6.3 magnitude quake struck about 40km from the western city of Herat on Saturday morning.

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Iran's activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

The imprisoned campaigner is honoured for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.

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