Janet Yellen pledges greater US international co-operation

Janet Yellen signals global co-operation is back on the agenda for world's biggest economy.

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Remote working: Is Big Tech going off work from home?

After much hype about working from home, some tech companies are getting cold feet.

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Jordan's Prince Hamzah pledges allegiance to king after mediation

Prince Hamzah issues a statement hours after mediation saying he is committed to the constitution.

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Five animals to spot in a post-Covid financial jungle

As the world prepares for an economic reset, several creatures have emerged to help you navigate your way.

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Nigeria's Efik queen wants to take royal meetings online

A queen from southern Nigerian argues that she is better placed to know what her people need.

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Covid in Scotland: Hairdressers and homeware shops reopen

Non-essential click and collect services are also able to resume business as Covid restrictions ease.

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Google v Oracle: Supreme Court declares Google's code copying fair

The US Supreme Court has handed Google a major win in a decade-long battle over copied code.

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Covid rule-breaker 'dies after exercise punishment'

The man was allegedly forced to do exercises after buying water during a curfew in the Philippines.

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Godzilla Vs. Kong reports monster box office sales

The film has set a new record for pandemic-era filmgoing, making more than $385m (£205m) globally.

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Ghanaian authorities investigate after 60 dead dolphins appear

Officials warn people not to eat the dolphins given that it is still unclear why they died.

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Tigray crisis: The Weeknd donates $1m to Ethiopians in conflict

The Canadian popstar says his "heart breaks for innocent civilians being senselessly murdered".

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Turkey detains admirals who criticised giant Istanbul canal

The 10 retired admirals had questioned a costly canal project backed by President Erdogan.

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Mozambique town Palma 'retaken' from militant Islamists

The military says it is now fully in control of Palma, which was invaded by militants on 24 March.

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Dubai police arrest group over nude balcony shoot

Eight Russian women are among those detained for public debauchery, the Russian consulate said.

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Chadwick Boseman wins and other SAG Awards highlights

Taylor Simone Ledward accepted her late husband's Screen Actors Guild Award for best actor.

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Covid: Paris police probe 'secret luxury dinner parties'

French authorities investigate after an undercover video claims to show secret luxury dining.

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Thandie Newton reverts to original spelling of first name, Thandiwe

The actress has previously been known an Thandie, an anglicised version of her name.

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Penguin Random House keeps furlough cash despite strong sales

Like other publishers, it has seen demand for books surge during lockdown.

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Jordan's Prince Hamzah vows to defy 'house arrest' orders

Prince Hamzah says he will not stay quiet after he was accused of plotting to destabilise the state.

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Taiwan train crash: 'Can you let me hug her again?'

Survivors of Taiwan's worst rail accident in decades share their heartbreaking stories of loss.

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Screen Actors Guild Awards: Trial of Chicago 7 takes top prize

People from ethnic minorities win in all four individual film categories for the first time.

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Labour urges tighter rules on lobbyists

It comes amid questions over David Cameron's links to collapsed finance firm Greensill Capital.

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LG scraps its smartphone business as losses mount

The South Korean electronics giant said the mobile phone market had become "incredibly competitive".

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LG scraps its smartphone business as losses mount

The South Korean electronics giant said the mobile phone market had become "incredibly competitive".

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Covid Greece: Waiting for the tourists to come back

As Europeans wait to see if foreign holidays are possible this summer, Greece hopes to open up soon.

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Covid in Kenya: The woman who refuses to be defeated by the virus

Kenyan Josephine Muchilwa lost her chef's job and then her business but is now trying something else.

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The Myanmar beauty queen standing up to the military

A month ago Han Lay was protesting. Last week she used her pageant speech to criticise the military.

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Gundecha Brothers: Famous Indian music gurus accused of sexual assault

The BBC spoke to several women who have accused three famous classical musicians of sexual abuse.

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Boohoo: Karen Millen skirt had Oasis label covered in pen

Joanna Sikora said a skirt she bought from Karen Millen had an Oasis label covered in marker pen.

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Bernard Tapie: French tycoon and wife attacked in home

The former Adidas owner and his wife were tied up and assaulted by burglars at their estate near Paris.

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Benjamin Netanyahu corruption trial to hear first witnesses

The long-serving Israeli prime minister denies the charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.

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Adopting in the age of opioids

At 40, Carrie Brady decided to start a family and open her heart to adopting a child in need.

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Patria y Vida: Cuba's rap battle with dissidents

A viral YouTube rap and reggaeton hit called 'Patria y Vida' - 'Fatherland and Life' - has angered Cuba's communist-run government.

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Flash floods in Indonesia and Timor Leste kill more than 50

Torrential rain sparked widespread destruction in eastern Indonesia and neighbouring Timor Leste.

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Bernard Tapie: French tycoon and wife attacked in home

The former Adidas owner and his wife were tied up and assaulted by burglars at their estate near Paris.

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Taiwan train crash: Lorry boss offers 'deep remorse'

Some 50 people died in Friday's crash, which was caused by a vehicle slipping onto the tracks.

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Jordan accuses Prince Hamzah of plot to destabilise kingdom

The king's half-brother sought to mobilise tribal leaders against the government, the deputy PM says.

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India Covid: Maharashtra state to see curfew and weekend lockdown

On Sunday the state recorded more than half of India's 93,249 new cases.

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Egypt mummies: Parade transports remains of pharaohs

Amid fanfare, 18 kings and four queens were transported on custom-made vehicles designed to minimise vibration.

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Women charged for refusing Irish hotel quarantine

The pair were not aware of the regulations before they travelled to Dubai for plastic surgery, a court hears.

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Florida declares state of emergency over toxic wastewater leak

More than 300 homes in the Tampa Bay area have been ordered to be evacuated.

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Amazon apologises for wrongly denying drivers need to urinate in bottles

The online shopping giant falsely claimed its drivers were not forced at times to urinate in bottles.

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Amazon apologises for wrongly denying drivers need to urinate in bottles

The online shopping giant falsely claimed its drivers were not forced at times to urinate in bottles.

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Covid-19: France enters third national lockdown amid ICU surge

The measures come as Europe battles a third wave of the pandemic and delays in its vaccine rollout.

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Rapper DMX in 'grave condition' after heart attack

The rapper's lawyer says DMX is surrounded by his family at a New York hospital.

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Marwa Elselehdar: 'I was blamed for blocking the Suez Canal'

Egypt's pioneering ship captain has been targeted over false rumours about her role in the incident.

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Long lost pen pals reunited after 70 years

Jim Johnston from Belfast tracked down his American pen pal seven decades after losing touch.

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Project 17: Solving Singapore's food waste problem

Shan, 17, wants to find out just how much food gets wasted in his home country of Singapore.

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Covid passport trials begin with live comedy night

Ministers also confirm a risk-based "traffic light" system will start when foreign holidays resume.

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Jordan arrests: Official and royal arrested for 'security reasons'

A former minister and a member of the royal family are among those detained, the kingdom says.

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