COP28: Big promises on oil but environmentalists wary

Countries and companies pledge more renewables and emissions cuts but critics say the measures fall short.

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French anti-bullying bikers accused of threatening headteacher

Members of a French motorcycle group against bullying are charged with threats to headteacher.

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Pope Francis calls for end to fossil fuels at COP28 in Dubai

In a message to the summit in Dubai, the Pope urges the world to move away from coal, oil and gas.

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Mount Etna eruption lights up the night sky

Europe's most active volcano has been in a constant state of activity since 2013.

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House prices edge higher as signs mortgage rates will fall

The Nationwide says there are "encouraging signs" that mortgage rates are starting to come down.

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Watch: Musk attempts Cybertruck window stunt again

The pickup truck - Tesla’s latest offering - had its windows smashed during a demonstration in 2019.

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Guinea-Bissau: Heavy gunfire heard in capital

Special forces exchanged gunfire with National Guard members after a detained minister was released.

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Israel-Gaza war: Explosions heard and smoke rises as combat resumes

The return to combat marks the end of a ceasefire that lasted seven days.

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Hamas hostages: Thai workers return to overjoyed families in Bangkok

After nearly 50 days in Hamas captivity, 17 workers have returned home to Thailand.

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Major snowstorm spawns travel chaos in US

A Nor'easter storm hit several states in the US with heavy winds and snow, creating a winter wonderland.

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Metro Bank to review seven day opening and cut jobs

The struggling lender plans to axe 20% of workers and examine if it can stay open for the full week.

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'We fought to get her back,' son says as more hostages released

British-Israeli Noam Sagi spoke to the BBC after his mother Ada was freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

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New parents could save £500 on baby formula, CMA says

Families could make significant savings on baby formula by shopping around, watchdog says.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: The story behind this heart-warming father-son kiss

The son was among 41 workers who were trapped in a tunnel in India's Uttarakhand state for 17 days.

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Released 12-year-old Israeli hostage hugs mum

Eitan Yahalomi and his father were taken to Gaza by Hamas on the back of motorcycles, his mother said.

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Forklift chase: Ann Arbor Police chase 12-year-old boy

Police say preliminary investigations show the vehicle was unlocked with the key inside when it was taken.

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Wilko rescue deal failed because of greed, claims HMV boss

Doug Putman says a bid to save Wilko was stymied as the former chair faces MPs over the collapse.

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US Navy seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker

Houthi rebels fired missiles towards the warship which chased the armed men trying to escape by boat.

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Sierra Leone prison breaks were co-ordinated - minister

The government is determining whether armed attacks on capital city Freetown were an attempted coup.

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Israel-Lebanon border: The Irish troops watching Israel’s hidden conflict

As one of the region's most dangerous borders hots up, peacekeepers have an ever more perilous job.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers explore new ways to reach trapped Indians

The workers have been stuck for two weeks after a part of a tunnel they were working in collapsed.

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Elgin Marbles in UK 'like cutting Mona Lisa in half'

The Greek prime minister calls for the reunification of the artefacts, also known as the Parthenon Sculptures.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Families face agonising wait after rescue delay

"I pray to God... please don't take this son away from me," says Chaudhary, whose son is trapped.

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Sierra Leone under curfew as prisoners on the loose

Gunmen attacked a military barracks then broke into a prison in Freetown, officials say.

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Only shop on Lismore saved after community buyout

Over 200 people backed the campaign to secure the Lismore's closure-threatened store for the future

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Andry Rajoelina: Madagascar president re-elected in contested poll

President Andry Rajoelina's win follows an election boycott by the opposition over credibility concerns.

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Trafalgar Square: Norwegian Christmas tree felled ahead of London journey

A tree is given to London every year as a token of thanks for support in the Second World War.

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HSBC mobile banking down for thousands across UK

The firm is investigating the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday.

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Kenya floods: Seven feared dead after crossing flooded river in Makueni County

The group was returning home after meeting the First Lady in Nairobi when they were swept away.

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Black Friday: Amazon staff in Coventry strike

Workers striking in Coventry are supported by demonstrations in other European countries and the US.

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Rat plague spreads to Australia's fishing towns

With more wet weather expected for Queensland, some people believe the worst is yet to come.

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Households to be £1,900 poorer, says think tank

The government is on course to set a "grim" new record on living standards, Resolution Foundation says.

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Nissan to commit to making new Qashqai and Juke electric models in Sunderland

The investment is thought to be in the region of £1bn and will help preserve 6,000 jobs

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Dutch anti-Islam politician celebrates win

Geert Wilders wins a dramatic victory in the the Dutch general election.

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How lockdown inspired fight against period poverty

Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world.

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North Korea spy satellite: South partially suspends military deal after launch

South Korea will resume surveillance flights along its border with the North.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Drilling resumes to save trapped Indian workers

The 41 workers have been stuck for 10 days after an under-construction tunnel collapsed due to a landslide.

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Climate change: Rise in Google searches around ‘anxiety’

Google search queries for “climate anxiety” rise dramatically, data given exclusively to BBC 100 Women suggests.

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'I had to cut up old clothes to use as period pads'

Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world.

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Blackpink: Fans speculate as K-pop stars negotiate new contract

A slow drip of updates on contract negotiations leaves more questions than answers for fans

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Palestinian football's 'star defender' among players stuck in Gaza

Ibrahim Abuimeir and two others won't be able to play in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Australia.

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A billion hearts break as India lose World Cup final

Cricket fans have taken to social media to express grief after Australia lifted the Cup on Sunday.

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OpenAI to name ex-Twitch chief Emmett Shear as new boss

The tech firm will reportedly appoint Emmett Shear while ousted chief Sam Altman is joining Microsoft.

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OpenAI to name ex-Twitch chief Emmett Shear as new boss

The tech firm will reportedly appoint Emmett Shear while ousted chief Sam Altman is joining Microsoft.

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Napoleon's Ridley Scott on critics and cinema 'bum ache'

The director says his response to criticism from historians about his film would "have a bleep in it".

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Heathrow passengers facing delays after strong winds

Some travellers are waiting for hours after Air Traffic Control restricts take-offs and landings.

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Hunt does not rule out tax cuts in Autumn Statement

The chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg economic growth is his priority ahead of Wednesday's statement.

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X ad boycott gathers pace amid antisemitism storm

US firms, including Apple and Disney, are reportedly suspending ads on the Elon Musk-owned site.

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Joseph Boakai: Who is Liberia's next president, set to replace George Weah

Opposition candidate Joseph Boakai is set to be Liberia's next president, but what do we know about him?

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Rahul Dravid: The man behind India’s dream run in 2023 World Cup cricket

From a legendary batter to the head coach of the Indian cricket team, Rahul Dravid has done it all.

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