Ukraine's president says his country will never forgive Russians for the terror they have inflicted.
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Saturday, December 31, 2022
Ukraine war: At least one dead in Russian strikes on Kyiv
The mayor of the Ukraine capital, Kyiv, says one person is dead and 20 others injured after missile strikes.
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World celebrates arrival of 2023
As the festivities get under way, here is a snapshot of some of the events happening across the globe.
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Venezuelan opposition votes to abolish parallel government
Juan Guaidó had Western support in his efforts to force President Maduro out of office.
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New Year: Auckland welcomes in 2023 with fireworks display
Fireworks light up the sky in Auckland - one of the first countries in the world to mark the new year.
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Pope Benedict XVI through the years
A look back at the former leader of the Catholic Church's life after his death at the age of 95.
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Friday, December 30, 2022
Twitter in data-protection probe after '400 million' user details up for sale
Politicians and celebrities are said to be affected but the scale of the data breach is unverified.
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Hershey sued in US over metal in dark chocolate claim
The lawsuit alleges that three Hershey products contain harmful levels of lead and cadmium.
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Ian Khama: Botswana issues arrest warrant for former president
Ian Khama is facing more than a dozen criminal charges, including possessing illegal firearms
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Dogecoin dog makes miraculous recovery
Kabosu, a Japanese shiba inu, inspired the viral "doge" meme and became the face of Dogecoin.
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Buses: More cuts to services to come, operators warn
Campaigners say a temporary £2 maximum fare will not stem a fall in passengers, amid service cuts.
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Andrew Tate: Police release raid video after influencer arrested
A raid is carried out on what appears to be the controversial influencer Andrew Tate’s villa in Bucharest.
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Thursday, December 29, 2022
Kosovo: Serbs agree to dismantle barricades after talks
The barricades were erected earlier this month in response to the arrest of a former police officer.
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Ex-Pope Benedict is lucid and alert - Vatican
Aged 95, he remains in a serious but stable condition, a day after Pope Francis said he was very ill.
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Covid in China: US imposes Covid testing for visitors from China
Several other countries have imposed restrictions on travellers from China as Covid cases surge.
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Netanyahu's hard-line new government to take office in Israel
There is concern about the plans of Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right and religious allies.
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US storms: Ice surrounds Niagara Falls in winter spectacle
Huge chunks of ice are seen at the foot of the gushing falls after a winter storm sweeps over the US.
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December and January strikes: Who is striking and what are their pay claims?
Hundreds of thousands of workers have walked out, or threatened to, causing widespread disruption.
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Cambodia casino fire kills at least ten people
Around 400 people were in the building on the Cambodia-Thailand border when it caught fire.
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Russia fires 120 missiles from air and sea - Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say cities across the country are targeted in several waves of strikes.
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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Domino's Pizza considers selling Russian business
The firm operating the Russian franchise may sell up, 10 months after the invasion of Ukraine.
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Pope Francis says predecessor Benedict is very ill
The Vatican says the ex-Pope's condition has worsened and Pope Francis asks pilgrims to pray.
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Calabar carnival: 14 killed at annual bikers' event
A drunk car driver ploughs into crowds at the annual event in the southern port city of Calabar.
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Russian troops able to freeze sperm for free - lawyer
When Russia called up 300,000 reservists for Ukraine, men asked clinics to freeze their sperm.
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Dog rescued on Christmas Day from Utah mountains
Nala was separated from her owner after a Christmas Eve hike in the mountains.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Shaws the Drapers enters liquidation after 106 years
About 150 staff are believed to be affected after they were told by email the company will close.
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Ukraine war: Five ways conflict could go in 2023
As the conflict enters its second calendar year, experts predict what could happen on the ground.
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The indie music stars knocking Bollywood off the charts
Until a few years ago, indie music competing with Bollywood would've made for an unlikely proposition - not anymore.
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Iran protests: Family of football legend Ali Daei stopped from leaving
The wife and daughter of Ali Daei, who has backed protesters, are taken off a flight out of Iran.
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Monday, December 26, 2022
Burkina Faso explosion: Minibus hits deadly landmine amid jihadist violence
A landmine kills at least 10 passengers as the West African country battles a jihadist insurgency.
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China to end Covid quarantine for foreign arrivals
The measure, to take effect from 8 January, is part of China's about-turn on its zero-Covid policy.
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Brazil's far-right faithfuls are not giving up
With only days to go until Lula is sworn in as president, some of his opponents refuse to accept defeat.
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Buffalo blizzard: Storm turns city into 'war zone'
Dozens of deaths are now linked to a fearsome winter storm blanketing much of the US and Canada.
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Sunday, December 25, 2022
Paris shooting: Suspect admits 'pathological' hatred of migrants
The man accused of killing three people tells prosecutors his hatred of foreigners is "pathological".
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Al-Shabab: 14 Iranian fishermen freed years after abduction
Some of the 14 fishermen were abducted by al-Shabab militants off the Somali coast eight years ago.
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Captagon: Jordan seizes huge amphetamine haul at Iraq border
Six million pills of Captagon, known as "the poor man's cocaine", were being smuggled in date paste.
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Pope's Christmas plea for 'immediate end to senseless war'
Pope Francis calls for peace in his annual Christmas Day message from the Vatican.
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Foreign aid groups halt work after Taliban ban on female staff
Three NGOs are suspending operations in Afghanistan after women were banned from working for them.
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Wind, snow and floods combine for historic US storm
Few parts of North America have been spared from a deadly winter storm.
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Paris shooting: Aftermath of violent unrest following deadly attack on Kurds
Protesters in the French capital overturned cars, setting some on fire, and hurled objects at police.
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A powerful winter bomb cyclone continues to pummel North America
Nick Miller has the latest forecast.
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Saturday, December 24, 2022
Afghanistan: Taliban bans women from working for NGOs
The latest restriction from Afghanistan's Islamist rulers says women are breaking strict dress codes.
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Paris shooting: Protests after deadly attack on Kurds
Protesters clash with police following Friday's shootings, which killed three people.
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Scuba diving Santa makes waves in Florida
Father Christmas had an 'elfin hand from one of his festive team as he took part in a charity fundraiser.
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Huge fuel tanker blast near South African hospital
A fuel tanker that apparently got stuck under a bridge exploded in a huge fireball, killing 10 people.
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Iran protests: Activist Narges Mohammadi details 'abuse' of detained women
Narges Mohammadi writes to the BBC with fellow inmates' accounts of physical and sexual abuse.
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Friday, December 23, 2022
Myanmar: 'If I get the first shot, I will kill you son’
Myanmar's civil war is pitting a father, fighting in the resistance, against his sons in the army.
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Meta settles Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m
The proposed deal by Facebook's owner is the largest in a US data privacy class action, say lawyers.
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Paris shooting: Police on the scene after gunman opens fire
Emergency services cordon off the area where a gunman opened fire in the centre of the French capital.
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Philippines cockfighting: Charges laid over alleged kidnappings
Dozens of people linked to the lucrative cockfighting industry have gone missing in the Philippines.
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