Ukraine war: Russian troops forced out of eastern town Lyman

The retreat came amid fears thousands of soldiers would be encircled in Lyman, and is seen as a significant blow.

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Palestinian deaths toll in Jerusalem, W Bank hits 100 this year

The deadliest tally in years comes amid a big increase in Israeli military raids.

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Lev Tahor: Jewish sect leaders arrested in Mexico jungle raid freed

The release is the latest twist in events surrounding the group after a dramatic breakout in Mexico.

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Cyclone Ian batters South Carolina in second US landfall

After wreaking deadly havoc in Florida, Ian smashes piers in South Carolina and floods neighbourhoods.

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Ukraine war: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant chief detained by Russians - Kyiv

The boss of Europe's biggest nuclear plant was blindfolded and led away by Russian troops, Ukraine says.

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Tesla shows off humanoid robot prototype

CEO Elon Musk says he hopes Optimus can be mass produced once refined.

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Storm Ian: Protests as Cuba capital Havana remains in darkness

Cuba's capital city lost electricity on 27 September and parts still remain in the dark.

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Burkina Faso coup: Ecowas condemns military takeover

An army captain has announced the removal of the country's military leader Lt Col Paul-Henri Damiba.

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Lev Tahor Jewish sect members escape facility in Mexico

Members of the Lev Tahor group forced their way past guards at the site in Huixtla.

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What Russian annexation means for Ukraine's regions

How will Russia annex four occupied regions it does not fully control, while in the middle of a war?

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EU agrees windfall tax on energy firms

The EU has agreed to implement levies on energy firms which are benefiting from soaring gas prices.

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Iran: Fifa called on to ban country from World Cup over women's rights

An open letter to Fifa says it does not trust women will be allowed to attend games in future.

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EU agrees windfall tax on energy firms

The EU has agreed to implement levies on energy firms which are benefiting from soaring gas prices.

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Ukraine war: Many dead as rockets hit humanitarian convoy in Zaporizhzhia

At least 23 civilians reportedly killed as they tried to enter Russian-held territory to deliver aid.

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New growth figures suggest UK not in recession

Output grew in the second quarter of this year, data shows, despite an initial reading saying it had shrunk.

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US points finger at Russia over gas pipeline sabotage

US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm tells the BBC its unlikely Nord Stream leaks are coincidence.

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UN elects first female tech agency secretary-general

Doreen Bogdan-Martin is the first International Telecommunication Union secretary-general in its history.

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Dover summer queue warning under new EU border system

Holidaymakers and lorries could face long queues under the changes, the Port of Dover's boss warns.

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Iran president says 'chaos' will not be accepted as protests continue

Ebrahim Raisi vows to deal decisively with "rioters", as days of anti-government unrest continues.

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Chinese yuan: Currency hits record lows against US dollar

Major stock market indexes in Asia, including Japan and Hong Kong, also fell sharply on Wednesday.

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Bihar: India village celebrates first government job in 75 years

Rakesh Kumar is the first person from his village in Bihar state to get a government job in 75 years.

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Royal send-off for trek across Arabian desert in British explorer's footsteps

Princess Anne was at the launch of an expedition retracing a British explorer's journey 105 years ago.

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Mortgage deals withdrawn in record numbers over rate rise fears

The number of mortgage products available has now halved since the start of December.

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Bank of England steps in to calm markets

The Bank has announced that it will buy government bonds to "restore orderly market conditions".

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Florida braces as Hurricane Ian approaches

Residents are boarding up their properties and evacuating coastal areas as the huge storm rolls in.

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Nottingham Building Society to close a third of branches

The Nottingham says 17 branches will close before the end of the year following a review of usage.

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Nord Stream leaks: Sabotage to blame, says EU

Seismologists said there were underwater blasts before the leaks emerged near a Danish island.

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Italian elections: Meloni gets to work on picking right-wing government

The leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy has kept out of sight since winning the election.

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Children removed from Jewish sect's jungle compound in Mexico

It follows a months-long surveillance operation against the extremist Lev Tahor group in Mexico.

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Tim Cook: 'No good excuse' for lack of women in tech

Apple chief executive tells the BBC the tech sector needs more women in order to thrive.

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Leaked dossier suggests Scottish ferry deal may have been rigged

A BBC investigation uncovers evidence of irregularities in awarding the contract for two CalMac ferries

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Gujarat: Cows let loose in India government buildings in protest

Gujarat charitable trusts set free thousands of cows to protest against the lack of government aid.

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Cuba Family Code: Country votes to legalise same-sex marriage

It marks a big moment for Cuba, which saw gay people persecuted in the 1960s and 70s.

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TikTok may be fined £27m for failing to protect children

The video-sharing platform has been issued with a final notice of intent by the UK's data watchdog.

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Doncaster Sheffield Airport to close despite financial lifeline offer

Doncaster Sheffield Airport owner Peel says the wind-down will begin on 31 October.

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Giorgia Meloni pledges to govern 'for all Italians'

The far-right leader claims victory in Italy's general election with her Brothers of Italy party.

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Aldi boss: Shoppers are switching in their droves

The discounter gains 1.5 million new customers in 12 weeks, says UK chief executive Giles Hurley.

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Cattle rustlers kill at least 11 people during ambush in Kenya

Eight police officers said to be among the victims of the violence in Turkana County on Saturday.

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Keir Starmer: Labour would reverse cut to top income tax rate

Scrapping the 45% rate is the "wrong choice" during a cost-of living crisis, the Labour leader says.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv forces accused of killing two in Kherson hotel strike

A regional official says Oleksiy Zhuravko, a pro-Russian former Ukrainian lawmaker, died in the strike.

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Kwasi Kwarteng: I want to keep cutting taxes

Tax cuts will help to boost growth, says chancellor, as government also looks at relaxing immigration.

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Typhoon Noru: Evacuations in Philippines as explosive super typhoon nears

Rain is beginning to fall, with life-threatening flooding and landslides expected.

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Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own marathon world record in Berlin

Double Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own record for the men's marathon at Sunday's race in Berlin.

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Storm Fiona: Houses washed into sea as storm batters Canada

One person is missing after storm Fiona battered the eastern coast, leaving widespread damage.

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Ukraine war: Hundreds arrested as Russian draft protests continue

Over 700 people were arrested at protests across the country on Saturday, rights groups said.

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Pharoah Sanders: Jazz legend dies aged 81

Sanders was known for his expressive style and played with some of the great names in jazz.

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Dmitry Bulgakov: Putin fires deputy defence chief amid supply failures

Analysts have cited supply chains as a reason why Russia's invasion of Ukraine has faltered.

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Iran protests: Raisi to 'deal decisively' with widespread unrest

Ebrahim Raisi pledges to "deal decisively" after an eighth straight night of protests across Iran.

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Tax cuts: Kwasi Kwarteng's measures benefit richest, Labour says

The government is taking a dangerous gamble, Angela Rayner says, but ministers argue tax cuts will get the economy growing.

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Award for Elton John after White House performance

US President Joe Biden surprised Sir Elton John by giving him a medal for his contribution to music.

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