Climate change: Saving Uganda's mountain gorillas

Rising temperatures are putting the health of endangered mountain gorillas at risk.

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Elliott Erwitt: Legendary photographer dies aged 95

Magnum says he will be remembered for seeking out life's "most absurd and charming moments".

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Will Tesla's truck recover from its shattering start?

Tesla boss Elon Musk says the new cybertruck will "change the look of the roads".

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Watch: Henry Kissinger’s life and legacy in his own words

Former foreign policy giant Henry Kissinger has died aged 100.

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Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies aged 100

For decades he played a pivotal, and sometimes controversial, role in US foreign policy.

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Henry Kissinger: Divisive diplomat who towered over world affairs

President Nixon's foreign affairs guru declared power to be the "ultimate aphrodisiac".

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Key Dutch party sees 'no basis' for talks with Wilders

Anti-Islam populist leader Geert Wilders needs the backing of other parties to become prime minister.

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Burlington, Vermont, shootings leave one troubling question: Why?

Investigators are looking for clues on whether the attack on three Palestinian students was a hate crime.

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Rosalynn Carter: Jimmy Carter attends tribute service for wife of 77 years

The ex-President emerged from home hospice care to attend a memorial service for his wife of 77 years.

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New sentence for US lawyer who murdered family

The disgraced lawyer, already serving two life terms for murder, gets a 27-year sentence for financial fraud.

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Thundersnow and whiteouts as winter weather hits US

Heavy snow blankets northern states creating dangerous conditions in first major snowfall of the season.

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Israel Gaza: 33 Palestinians released on fourth day of truce

It brings the total number of Palestinians released since the first swap on Friday to 150.

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Toxic gas putting millions at risk in Middle East, BBC finds

The BBC finds that the UAE, hosts of the COP28 climate summit, are breaking their own ban on gas flaring.

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Vaping: Australia to ban disposable vape products from January

The move is part of a crackdown aimed at protecting children from becoming addicted to nicotine.

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Climate protest: More than 100 arrested at world's largest coal port

Protesters say the 30-hour blockade stopped over half a million tonnes of coal from leaving Australia.

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More Palestinian teens freed amid hopes hostage deal can be extended

Abdurahman Al-Zaghal, who was shot in the head, is among the latest prisoners to be released.

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Vermont: Three Palestinian students shot near US campus

Police in Vermont are still searching for the lone gunman who opened fire in Burlington.

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Kenya abortion: Women go to backstreet clinics amid legal ambiguity

An estimated seven Kenyan women die a day after unsafe abortions even though they are legal in some cases.

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Indo-Chinese cuisine makes a splash in US dining

The cuisine, wildly popular in Indian streets and restaurants, is now finding a place on food menus in the US.

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Ukraine war: Fierce row erupts over 2024 election

Some right-wing US politicians want Ukraine to vote as scheduled next year. Ukrainians don't.

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When this truce ends, the decisive next phase of war begins

If Israel decides to go south, a larger humanitarian disaster could be looming, writes Paul Adams.

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France warns people off Black Friday clothes deals

The French government has launched a campaign encouraging people not to buy new clothes during festive sales.

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Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of rape in new lawsuit

The US rapper and music mogul is accused in a civil suit of assaulting a college student in 1991.

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A23a: World's biggest iceberg on the move after 30 years

A giant ice block more than twice the size on Greater London is on the move, years after its formation.

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Davis Cup Finals 2023: Novak Djokovic seals Serbia's win over Great Britain

Novak Djokovic tells a group of British fans to "shut up" after Serbia knocked Great Britain out of the Davis Cup quarter-finals.

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Japan ordered to compensate wartime 'comfort women'

A South Korean court has ordered Japan to compensate a group of women who were forced to work in wartime brothels.

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Cameron Ortis: Canada intelligence official guilty on spy charges

Cameron Ortis, 51, a former RCMP civilian member, is convicted of leaking secrets to organised crime figures.

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Rainbow Bridge: US-Canada border blast not terror-related, says NY governor

The vehicle was speeding towards the Rainbow Bridge when it crashed and was engulfed by a fireball.

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Climate change: The villagers building 100ft ice towers

The people of Ladakh in the Indian Himalayas have used maths to solve a water shortage.

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Yahya Sinwar: Who is the Hamas leader?

Thousands of Israeli troops are trying to find the man who heads the organisation's political wing.

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Yemen's Houthi rebels release video of Red Sea cargo ship hijack

Houthi rebels have released video footage which shows armed men dropping from a helicopter on to the ship.

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A$AP Rocky must face trial on charges of firing gun at childhood friend

The rapper could face nine years in prison if convicted of opening fire in a feud with a childhood friend.

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Boss of Australian telecoms firm Optus quits after outage

Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has been under pressure to quit after overseeing a tumultuous period for the firm.

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Right-winger Milei wins Argentina presidential poll

Javier Milei, who pledged to "blow up" the central bank, beat economy minister Sergion Massa in the vote.

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Former OpenAI boss Sam Altman boss pictured at firm's HQ amid reports of return

Sam Altman posts a selfie from the firm's US head office 48 hours after his shock ouster from the company.

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Liberian leader George Weah hailed for his sportsmanship after accepting defeat

Across the divide, there is relief that Liberia's leader and ex-football star conceded to his rival.

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Ukraine war: The Russians snitching on colleagues and strangers

In Soviet Russia it was common for people to report others to the authorities - now the practice is back.

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Argentines choose between polar opposites in run-off

A left-wing economy minister and a far-right libertarian are vying to become the next president.

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Napoleon Bonaparte's hat to go on sale at Paris auction

The black bicorne felt hat was a trademark of the French emperor, and is expected to fetch up to €800,000.

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Donald Trump to remain on Colorado primary ballot after judge dismisses lawsuit

A judge rules it is not in her power to bar the frontrunner from the state's vote to choose a candidate.

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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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US cancer patient's dying wish erases $16m in people's medical debt

Casey McIntyre left a heart-wrenching goodbye on social media - and multi-million dollar gift.

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Finland closes four crossing points on Russia border

Helsinki said it was trying to halt a surge in illegal crossings from Russia, mostly of third-country citizens.

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Mean Girls musical: Will a modern take on the cult classic win over Gen Z?

Fans are calling the upcoming Mean Girls musical film a Gen Z version of the 2004 cult classic.

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Sean Combs: Singer Cassie accuses rap mogul of rape and abuse

The rap mogul is labelled a "serial domestic abuser" in a lawsuit, which his attorney called "outrageous".

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Madagascar votes in presidential election boycotted by opposition

The opposition has called on the public to shun the election over concerns about the vote's credibility.

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Iceland volcano: Peninsula faces 'decades' of instability

Eruptions on the south-western Reykjanes Peninsula may mark a new cycle, warn Icelandic meteorologists.

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Canadian killed family to make Muslims fearful, jury hears

Prosecutors say Nathaniel Veltman wanted to send "a brutal message" to other white nationalists.

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US tourist dies after boat capsises in the Bahamas

Footage filmed by a passenger shows the harrowing moment people began jumping out of the vessel as it sunk.

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Pelosi hammer attack accused David DePape tearfully testifies of bizarre plot

David DePape says he planned to lure "targets" to the Pelosi home, including Tom Hanks and George Soros.

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US House stalls vote to impeach Homeland Secretary Mayorkas

A small group of Republicans joined Democrats in pushing off the effort to impeach the secretary.

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US Supreme Court takes on ethics row with first-ever code of conduct

Judges have been criticised for failing to disclose gifts and holiday arrangements they received.

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Kenyans get tree-planting holiday to plant 100 million seedlings

The holiday has been set aside to allow all Kenyans to participate, the environment minister says.

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US Republican Senator Tim Scott pulls out of presidential campaign

The Republicans' only black senator has been trailing far behind Donald Trump in polls.

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DP World: Australia ports remain closed after cyber-attack

Operations at DP World sites in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have been suspended since Friday.

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Skating on a once-in-a-decade 'ice window' in Alaska

Footage shows an ice rescue instructor skating on a rare window of ice in Alaska's Alpine lakes.

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French march against antisemitism shakes up far right and far left

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen plans to rally alongside major political parties but the far left refuses.

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Donald Trump: Legal experts see uphill battle in fraud case

Two weeks of testimony from Donald Trump and his family has hurt his case, say lawyers watching.

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Gaza hospital crippled as fighting rages nearby

Israel agrees to help evacuate babies from Al-Shifa hospital after two die due to a lack of electricity.

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Actors' deal includes pay rises and intimacy co-ordinators, union says

The US actors' union says its national board has voted to back the agreement with Hollywood studios.

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Eric Adams: FBI seize NYC mayor's phones in fundraising investigation

His campaign says devices, believed to be two iPhones and an iPad, were taken by agents on Monday.

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Gaza casualties: 'Most of the children in my family photo are dead'

Palestinians abroad tell the BBC multiple generations of their families were killed in Gaza air strikes.

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Hamas hostages: The faces of those taken from Israel to Gaza

From elderly grandparents to young children, these are the people known to have been taken captive.

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First ever images prove 'lost echidna' not extinct

Expedition captures first ever footage of spiky egg-laying mammal that walked with dinosaurs.

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US veteran gets world's first eye transplant

The surgery did not restore vision in the grafted eye, but experts do not rule out the possibility.

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Robert De Niro: Actor's company must pay former assistant $1.2m

Chase Graham Robinson claims she was abused, underpaid and treated like De Niro's "office wife".

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Hunger Games: Stars hit red carpet for world premiere of latest instalment

Rachel Zegler was among the cast at the first blockbuster launch since Hollywood actors ended their strike.

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Woman with a Watch: Picasso masterpiece of 'golden muse' sells for £113m

Femme a la Montre (Woman with a Watch) is the second highest price ever achieved for the Spanish artist.

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Iran-backed Yemeni rebels shoot down US drone

Washington is on alert for activity by Iran-backed groups in the region in the wake of the Israel-Gaza war.

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Airbnb boss 'listening' to cities' housing concerns

Brian Chesky denies the platform creates housing shortages but said Airbnb was listening to concerns.

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Disney boss declares new era after job cuts

The entertainment giant has been under pressure as its traditional movie and film businesses decline.

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AI: Fears hundreds of children globally used in naked images

Indecent artificial intelligence-generated pictures are believed to have swept across the globe.

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Issue 1: Ohio weighs abortion rights in closely watched vote

The vote is being viewed as a litmus test for whether abortion rights will remain a winning issue.

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Chicago Marathon: Stoma runner's hopes after New York snub

Gayle Redman's stoma supplies vest is banned from the New York Marathon, but allowed in Chicago.

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Donald and Ivanka Trump over the years... in 90 seconds

Once her father's most trusted adviser, she has become a conspicuous absentee after the 2020 election.

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Co-working giant WeWork files for bankruptcy in the US

The co-working giant, once seen as the future of the workplace, has been plagued by financial problems.

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Fortnite maker Epic Games takes Google to court

Google faces another anti-trust trial - this time about its Google Play store

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Human skull found in Florida charity shop Halloween section

Investigators describe the finding in the Halloween section as a "twist of not-so-humerus events".

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Tyson Foods recalls US nuggets after metal pieces found

Tyson Foods has taken dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets off the shelves in nine US states.

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The US is quietly arming Taiwan to the teeth

America is using its own money to send weapons to a place it officially doesn't recognise.

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Irish-Israeli girl feared dead 'may be hostage'

Emily Hand's DNA is not found among the victims killed in the Kibbutz Be'eri attack last month.

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Rock in a hard place: France-Spain border residents angry over road blocks

Members of a French coastal town are campaigning to reopen a road connecting it with Spain.

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Rema, the Afrobeats star who does not intend to calm down

The meteoric rise of a Nigerian Afrobeats star prepared to hustle his way to global domination.

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Hostage situation at Germany's Hamburg airport - police

Special forces are deployed after reports that an armed man with a child drove through an airport gate.

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Deadly earthquake strikes remote western Nepal

Security forces are helping rescue efforts in the rugged districts of Jajarkot and Rukum.

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Gaza mother: 'I'm not able to hug my children'

Amani left her family in Gaza to study in the UK just days before the war broke out. Now she watches anxiously.

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An English teacher who fled the Taliban finds a home at last

In 2019, the BBC met an Afghan trapped in a refugee camp. Four years later, he writes his own story.

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China and Australia: Frenemies who need each other

Australia's Anthony Albanese is in Beijing this weekend for the first such trip in seven years.

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Hezbollah chief Nasrallah to break silence on Israel-Gaza war

So far its response has been contained, but fears remain its involvement may widen the conflict.

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'Crypto King' Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of FTX fraud

The verdict concludes a stunning fall from grace for the 31-year-old former billionaire.

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Apple sales dip again despite iPhone boost

Apple says that sales have dropped for the fourth quarter in a row despite a boost from iPhones.

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Israel Gaza: Children must be off limits, says father of abducted kids

"How can you hate a child?" asks Yoni Asher, whose two-year-old and four-year-old were taken by Hamas.

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Singer Weyes Blood: I feel like I've lived a million lives

The ethereal singer-songwriter and "pagan time travel tourist" on making music for a changing world.

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Day of the Dead: 'It's an offering to remember my mum'

With food and marigold flowers, Mexico celebrates 'Día de los Muertos' on the first days of November.

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Disney to buy remaining 33% stake in streaming service Hulu

In a widely expected move, Disney says it will buy the remaining 33% stake from TV giant Comcast.

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