Australian rent-a-grave law to be reviewed
An Australian state is going to reconsider an act that lets people pay a leasehold on burial plots.
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Ai Weiwei's Beijing studio destroyed
The prominent Chinese artist says the authorities have demolished his studio "without warning".
Venezuela President Maduro 'survives drone attack'
Officials say explosive drones went off while Nicolás Maduro was giving a speech, but he is unharmed.
Musician KAMAU talks about African inspired music and black identity
Musician KAMAU talks about African inspired music and black identity
See some of the world's earliest photographs
Salted paper prints were one of the first forms of photography, a technique unveiled in Britain in 1839.
Matteo Salvini: Can Italy trust this man?
How Matteo Salvini channelled Italy's worst fears to become its most powerful man.
What does the future hold for France's 'IS children'?
The grandparents of French children of IS fighters in Syria and Iraq want them brought home.
China's football future: The mountain school producing prodigies
Pupils in China's Gansu province hope football can help them escape poverty.
Venezuelan President Speech Cut Short in Panic
State television in Venezuela showed President Nicolas Maduro abruptly cutting short a speech on Saturday, causing hundreds of soldiers present to break ranks and scatter.
Russia LGBT activists detained during St Petersburg rally
Protesters who held up rainbow-coloured flags or placards were pulled onto a police bus.
Anti-semitic graffiti on Auschwitz survivor Elie Wiesel's house
Romanian police are investigating anti-semitic graffiti found at Nobel winner Elie Wiesel's birthplace.
Zimbabwe election: Woman says she was beaten by soldiers in Harare
Following elections in Zimbabwe, the BBC has spoken to a woman who says she was beaten by soldiers in Harare.
Lula: Brazil ex-president nominated for poll despite jail term
Members of the Brazilian ex-president's party declare him their candidate in the October elections.
Ai Weiwei Beijing studio demolished 'without warning'
The dissident artist says authorities demolished this building without giving him notice.
Breastfeeding mothers in Colombia gather to break taboo
Mothers across Colombia gathered to breastfeed in public as part of World Breastfeeding Week.
Bangladesh students attacked during Dhaka protest
About 25 students are injured when unidentified youths assault demonstrators, reports say.
Europe heatwave: Spain and Portugal struggle in 40C temperatures
Forecasters expect temperatures of 46-47C in some parts of Portugal, as three die of heatstroke in Spain.
Violence as troops deploy in Ethiopia's Somali region
Protesters have set fire to a church and looted shops after federal troops took over.
Trump insults NBA star Lebron James
The president responded after the basketball player accused him of using sport "to divide us".
England beat India in first Test thriller
England hold their nerve to complete a tense 31-run victory over India in the first Test on an enthralling fourth morning at Edgbaston.
Women set new skydiving record in Ukraine
Fifty-seven women have taken part in a synchronised skydive in Ukraine, setting a new record.
Justin Timberlake said criticism of Pink was unfair
Justin Timberlake has defended Pink after she was spotted relaxing on an Australian beach just before cancelling a gig.
Turkey to Freeze Assets of 2 US Officials in Retaliation for Sanctions Due to Detention of US Pastor
Turkey’s president said Saturday the country will freeze the assets of two United States officials in retaliation for sanctions against Turkey’s justice and interior ministers over the detention of an American pastor.
North Korea calls US actions on nuclear programme 'alarming'
There were smiles at a summit in Singapore but tensions between the US and North Korea remain.
Rhino rams car in Mexico safari park
A visitors' vehicle became the butt of a rhino's aggression at the park in Puebla, Mexico.
US, North Korean Top Diplomats Exchange Pleasantries, Barbs
Roller-coaster nuclear diplomacy between the United States and North Korea hit highs and lows on Saturday as the countries’ top diplomats traded polite words and barbs, leaving efforts to rid the North of its atomic weapons at an uncertain juncture.
Thai cave boys leave monastery after novice monkhood
The youth football team were ordained as novice monks to honour a diver who died during their rescue.
McGregor fight 'biggest in UFC history'
Conor McGregor's comeback fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov is the "biggest fight in UFC history", says Dana White.
US wildlife refuges end ban on neonics and GM crops
The Trump administration will allow pesticides linked to declining bee populations to be used.
Russian helicopter crashes, deaths feared
The MI-8 helicopter crash-lands in Siberia, with reports saying at least 18 people are dead.
Meet Nasa's commercial flight astronauts
They will be aboard the first US flights to the International Space Station since the shuttle programme ended.
North Korea continuing nuclear programme - UN report
Pyongyang has been defying sanctions and trying to sell weapons abroad, a report to the UN says.
Trump ex-campaign chief Manafort's 'income doctored'
Paul Manafort's accountant says she helped to disguise his foreign income so he could pay less tax.
Andrea Bocelli to perform for Pope at Dublin event
The world-renowned Italian tenor will sing at a concert during Pope Francis's two-day visit to Ireland.
Thailand mural celebrates cave heroes
The artwork features the rescued schoolboys and those who helped to get them out of the cave.
From solar car inventions to beds that power phones
Samuel Karimbo is a Kenyan inventor who prides himself on thinking outside the box.
ICYMI: Ready, steady, slow
The Snail Racing World Championships, a lucky escape and other stories you may have missed.
Zimbabwe election: President Mnangagwa calls for unity
The aftermath of a disputed election has seen violence and opposition claims of fraud.
Denmark veil ban: First woman charged for wearing niqab
She is the first to be fined under controversial new legislation banning full face coverings in public.
Chile bans plastic bags for businesses
It is the first South American country to enact a ban - and businesses flouting it will be fined $370.
Five wrestlers who proved there's life beyond the mat
From driving a monster truck to politics - here are some of wrestling's most surprising career moves.
The Hundred Year Influence of Henrietta Mears
Henrietta Mears' faithful Bible teaching, mentoring, discipling and passion for God and His Word has deeply affected countless people, nearly one hundred years later. Her influence lives on through the lives of those she discipled, and the ripple affect of who they discipled.
Massive dust storm rolls through Phoenix, AZ
Forecasters warned the storm would cause zero visibility and winds topping 60mph.
A 'Warning to Parents to Shut Up': Christian Doc Investigated for Posting About Transgender Indoctrination
A Christian doctor's retweet puts his career on the line and carries an even larger message to parents.
Harvey Weinstein seeks to dismiss case based on accuser's emails
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers cites "warm" emails the producer received from an accuser.
Osama Bin Laden: Mother Alia Ghanem remembers 'good child'
Alia Ghanem gives her first interview, saying she was "upset" that her son became al-Qaeda leader.
Arizona care worker accused of migrant shelter child abuse
The 25-year-old, who is HIV positive, is accused of targeting boys between the ages of 15 to 17.
China plans tariffs after latest US trade threat
China targets $60bn of US products, as tensions between the world's two biggest economies escalate.
North Korea warns of 'natural disaster' amid heatwave
Citizens are urged to "join the struggle" to save precious crops from drought.
Melting mountains, sprouts and other tales as Europe bakes
Soaring temperatures are taking their toll on everyone from sprout farmers to zoo animals.
Pompeo Leans on Turkey to Release Pastor Brunson: 'The Clock's Run Out'
"Brunson needs to come home, as do all the Americans being held by the Turkish government," Pompeo told reporters. "It's pretty straightforward. Pastor Brunson is an innocent pastor and they need to let him return to the United States."
Europe heatwave: All-time temperature could be broken
Shrunken lakes and dry riverbeds are seen across Europe as people battle to stay cool
Afghanistan mosque attack: At least 25 Shia worshippers killed in Gardez
The suicide bomber struck as worshippers were attending Friday prayers, an official told the BBC.
Three Moscow sisters accused of murdering abusive father
Three teenagers are accused of killing their father in a frenzied knife attack.
Philippines Flood Victim to CBN Disaster Relief: 'Because You Came, We Had Something to Eat'
Nonstop monsoon rains have caused massive flooding in several provinces in the Philippines. In the central island of Luzon, rice fields are still submerged in floodwaters after more than a week, destroying what would have been a bountiful harvest. And that is why Armando was thankful when his 10-yr-old son Armand, brought home a pail of relief goods from CBN Disaster Relief.
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Mystery American held in far east Russia near Alaska
Border guards in Chukotka hold an American who turned up in a dinghy.
Trump: 'I was waiting 15 minutes for the Queen'
The US president hit back at claims that he was late for his meeting with the Queen in July.
Japan airport to gift people who hand in old suitcases
Discarded luggage at Kansai International Airport has posed a heightened security threat, so it wants people to hand unwanted suitcases in.
WWE star Glenn Jacobs, aka Kane, elected mayor in Tennessee
Glenn Jacobs, who played a "monstrous abomination" in the ring, won in Knox County, Tennessee.
Daisy Osakue: Turin youths held over egg attack
Daisy Osakue suffered an eye injury when eggs were thrown at her from a car.
Sydney axe attack: Woman guilty of trying to kill strangers
Evie Amati is convicted of attempted murder after wounding two strangers in a convenience store.
Africa's week in pictures: 27 July-2 August 2018
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
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Zimbabwe election: Opposition rejects 'fake' poll results
Troops patrol the streets of Harare after President Mnangagwa narrowly won the post-Mugabe vote.
Lynchburg floods: Flooding dam sparks evacuations in US city
Authorities warn 17ft of water could hit Lynchburg in Virginia in minutes if a dam overspills.
Sun Wenguang: Chinese activist's live interview shut down by police
The 84-year-old government critic was speaking to a US broadcaster when the line abruptly went dead.
'Zombie Boy' Rick Genest found dead at home in Montreal
Lady Gaga has paid tribute to the model, who starred in her Born This Way video, after his death in Canada.
Bangladesh students continue road safety protests
Thousands of Bangladeshi students protest for a fifth day after two teenagers were killed by a speeding bus.
Somali model Zakarie Ali wants to change the world
Zakarie Ali was scouted in Finland after moving there with his family at the age of three.
Rare Newly-Discovered Bible 'Bears Witness' to Critical Part of Christian History
A rare medieval Bible has finally been returned to England's iconic Canterbury Cathedral after being missing for 500 years.
Climber 'dug shelter' to survive mountain ordeal in New Zealand
The off-duty Australian soldier spent a week trapped in freezing conditions in New Zealand.
South Korea's spy cam porn epidemic
Would you use a public toilet if there was a chance someone had hidden a camera inside to film you?
Peru's Amazon: Where roads change lives
People in a remote region of Peru are split on the benefits and threats of road-building in the area.
The crop-spraying drones that go where tractors can't
Drones are now delivering pesticides, fertilisers and crop monitoring to farms around the world.
Why people are angry at Vogue India's cover
The teenage daughter of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Kahn is their cover girl.
Zimbabwe election: Emmerson Mnangagwa leads poll count
With nine of 10 provinces declared, the incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa leads on 2.15 million votes.
UN experts condemn President Trump's media criticism
The criticism comes hours after Mr Trump's daughter Ivanka distanced herself from his attacks.
Down's syndrome man with toy gun shot dead by Swedish police
Eric Torell, a 20-year-old with Down's syndrome, was shot while carrying the toy gun in Stockholm.
US accuses Russia of 'pervasive' election meddling
Intelligence chiefs say the threat is real, but does not seem directed at a single party.
Argentina notebook scandal: Driver details 'decade of bribes'
A driver for the former Argentine government allegedly recorded illicit payments in his notebooks.
Yemen war: Air strike near hospital in rebel-held port kills at least 20
Dozens more were reportedly injured in Saudi-led coalition strikes in the port city of Hudaydah.
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Anglican Priest Denounced for Telling Gays the Bible Is Just 'Silly Words'
An Anglican priest on the Caribbean island of Barbados has been strongly condemned for giving his public support and encouragement to the LGBT community and attacking the Bible in the process.
Shark thief says it 'needed help'
The man who stole a shark from an aquarium in Texas, US said he did it because 'it needed help'.
Apple is first public company worth $1 trillion
The iPhone maker's value soars following better-than-expected quarterly results this week.
Bangladesh teenagers demanding road safety paralyse Dhaka
The protesters are demanding improved road safety after a boy and a girl were killed by a bus.
Worker at migrant children detention centre arrested for abuse
Police say a 14-year-old girl was abused by a worker at the detention centre for migrant children.
President's cardiologist murdered over '20-year-old grudge'
Police say the surgeon was targeted because the killer's mother died on his operating table decades ago.
'Oldest library in Germany' unearthed by Cologne archaeologist
Archaeologists in Cologne believe the former library dates back to 2AD.
A sunrise from space
This photo time-lapse was taken from the International Space Station of a single orbital sunrise over Earth.
10-year-old beats Michael Phelps' childhood swimming record
Clark Kent says people have been calling him Superman ever since he beat the swimmer's childhood record.
How sunflowers and selfies caused a 'zombie apocalypse'
The desire for the perfect Instagram picture reportedly saw 7,000 people descend on a Canadian farm.
Trump thanks Kim for handing over remains of war dead
In a tweet, Mr Trump also thanked the North Korean leader for his "nice letter", without elaborating.
Israel 'thwarts IS attack' on Golan Heights
Israel says it killed seven suspected militants who had crossed its ceasefire line with Syria.
Cat stolen from Russian museum found after social outcry
Behemoth, the resident cat at a Russian museum, has been returned to his home after he was stolen on Wednesday
Swiss police say dogs should wear shoes in heatwave
The police in Zurich are urging dog owners to get shoes for their dogs during the European heatwave.
What is the '#QAnon' conspiracy theory?
A bizarre and complicated conspiracy theory has spread from the internet to President Trump's rallies.
Pope Changes Death Penalty Teaching, Says It 'Attacks' the Dignity of All Humans
Pope Francis has changed Catholic Church teaching about the death penalty, saying in a new policy published Thursday that it is always "inadmissible" because it "attacks" the inherent dignity of all humans.
Europe's heat record could be broken in Spain and Portugal
The hottest-ever recorded temperature in Europe could be broken this week in Spain and Portugal.
Pope Francis declares death penalty inadmissible in all cases
Church teaching previously allowed it in some cases, but it has now been declared "inadmissible".
Jacinda Ardern returns to work after maternity leave
Six weeks after giving birth to her daughter Neve, the New Zealand prime minister discusses returning to work.
Three foreigners kidnapped and killed in Kabul
Three people from India, Malaysia and Macedonia are shot dead in a suspected militant attack.
In pictures: Australia's drought seen from the air
Parts of eastern Australia are suffering their worst drought in memory, as these aerial images show.
Tokyo Medical University 'changed female exam scores'
Japanese media allege Tokyo Medical University sought to purposefully reduce female student numbers.
Corsica flash flood kills five in French canyoning group
The girl was killed in a flash flood while on a canyoning trip on the French island of Corsica.
Jennifer Aniston on Friends reboot (and 8 other things we didn't know)
The actress reveals she and her co-stars have discussed the possibility of the show being brought back.
Google in China: Internet giant 'plans censored search engine'
The US giant is reportedly developing a search engine that would block sensitive queries.
Mexico plane crash: Investigators find 'black box' flight recorders
Investigators find the flight recorders from an Aeroméxico plane that crashed with 103 on board.
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High-ranking Chinese monk accused of sexually harassing nuns
The senior abbot denies the accusations, the latest in a growing #MeToo movement in China.
Colombia's battle with cocaine traffickers
Colombia’s anti-narcotics police are fighting a war on cocaine trafficking - which is being fuelled by demand in Europe and the US.
Why Gaddafi's home is still a ghost town
Residents of the Libyan city of Sirte say they feel "abandoned" nearly two years after Islamic State fighters left.
Illinois lawmaker Nick Sauer quits after 'catfishing' claim
Republican state congressman Nick Sauer allegedly posted nude photos of his ex-girlfriend online.
Australian senator sues over 'sexist slurs'
Australian Sarah Hanson-Young alleges her reputation was damaged by insults from a male senator.
Why the US-China trade dispute has experts worried
The world's two biggest economies are at loggerheads, amid concerns tensions might escalate.
'The Indian government is tearing my family apart'
India has published a list which strips about four million people in Assam of their citizenship.
Residents of the Libyan city of Sirte say they feel 'abandoned'
Residents of the Libyan city of Sirte say they feel 'abandoned' nearly two years after the so-called Islamic State group were pushed out.
Zimbabwe election: International calls for restraint
The UN and former colonial power the UK call for calm amid a post-election government crackdown.
The European populists monitoring 'sham' elections
A group of European politicians declared the Cambodian election free and fair, despite international condemnation.
Operation Gomorrah: Firestorm created 'Germany's Nagasaki'
The air raids on Hamburg saw a new level of destruction - and the start of a new phase of World War Two.
Officer wins suit over claim he was mocked for black ancestry
He says he was ridiculed by colleagues after DNA testing showed he has sub-Saharan African heritage.
Russia shocked by mysterious murder of three journalists in CAR
Many questions remain unanswered about the murder of three men shot dead in Central African Republic.
‘I Know It Was God's Miracle’: How a Fmr Neo-Nazi Married a Black Woman and Found Jesus
A one-time professional wrestler turned neo-Nazi leader grappled with God and found Christ’s forgiveness.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern returns from maternity leave
She had spent six weeks away on maternity leave after giving birth to her first child.
Trump threatens higher tariffs on Chinese imports
Import tariffs the US is preparing on $200bn of goods from China may be higher than expected.
Jewellery thefts that shocked the world
As thieves in Sweden steal the country's priceless crown jewels, we look at other high-profile robberies.
Trump Hits Turkish Officials with Sanctions over Pastor Brunson’s Detainment
“At the president’s direction, the Department of Treasury is sanctioning Turkey’s minister of justice and minister of interior, both of whom played leading roles in the arrest and detention of Pastor Brunson,” White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders announced Wednesday.
French rappers Booba and Kaaris brawl at Paris airport
Musicians Booba and Kaaris are arrested after their altercation causes flight delays.
US hits Turkish ministers with sanctions over pastor Andrew Brunson
The US says the move is a response to Turkey’s failure to release jailed pastor Andrew Brunson.
Ethiopia's exiled patriarch Bishop Merkorios returns
Bishop Merkorios is greeted by followers 27 years after the church split amid Menguistu's overthrow.
McDonald's serves pregnant Canadian cleaning fluid latte
The eight-months pregnant Alberta woman said she was only offered a replacement coffee.
Tommy Robinson Released from Jail, Blasts News Media: 'All You Do is Lie'
A British court today granted anti-Islamization activist Tommy Robinson release on bail while he appeals a contempt of court conviction for live-streaming outside a criminal trial earlier this year.
Trump demands Russia probe end 'right now'
The president said his former campaign manager, now on trial, is being treated worse than Al Capone.
'Disappearance' of top Chinese actress Fan Bingbing concerns fans
Fan Bingbing has reportedly not been seen in public for a month and has gone silent on social media.
Turkey Denies Pastor Brunson's Appeal, Shrugs off Trump's Threat of Sanctions
Turkish court denies American Pastor Andrew Brunson's release despite the threat of U.S. sanctions.
'Internal Dissent' Grows in Iran as Economic Protests Threaten 'Downfall of Regime'
Protesters took to streets of central Iran for a second day chanting "death to the dictator" and "Khamenei, shame on you! Let go of your rule" as the people's anger against the regime's Islamic rulers intensifies.
Zimbabwe election: MDC Alliance and troops in Harare clashes
Troops open fire in the capital Harare after opposition MDC Alliance supporters go on the rampage.
Stranded Russian climber 'hallucinated' during Pakistan ordeal
Alexander Gukov battled avalanches on a Pakistani peak as he waited for six days to be rescued.
DR Congo ex-warlord Jean-Pierre Bemba welcomed home
After 11 years in exile and prison, ex-Vice-President Jean Pierre-Bemba wants to run for president.
Jellyfish sting dozens as Germany and Sweden battle plague
About 90 people had to be treated for jellyfish stings in just three days at a single beach.
Dengue fever outbreak stopped by special mosquitoes
An Australian city has been successfully protected from the mosquito-borne disease, researchers say.
Mexico crash: 'We had just taken off then the plane fell'
All 103 passengers survive a crash in the Mexican state of Durango, but 97 of those are injured.
The man who saved Bulgaria's dancing bears
Saving the Bulgarian bears who were chained, tortured and forced to dance.
New Zealand shop battles in court over Weetabix imports
A New Zealand store owner faces a trademark fight from local cereal Weet-Bix.
How likely are you to survive a plane crash?
All 103 passengers have survived a commercial aviation accident in Mexico, but how unusual is this?
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'I'm a Doctor, Not a Murderer': Argentinian Docs Vow to Go to Jail if Forced to Help with Abortions
"Doctors can't work under the threat of prison time," said Maria de los Angeles Carmona, head of gynecology the state-run Eva Peron Hospital.
Trump claims Americans need ID to go shopping
At a rally in Tampa, Florida, he says: "If you go out and you want to buy groceries, you need ID."
Korea remains: US finds one 'dog tag' among war dead returned by North Korea
US officials say initial tests show the 55 boxes of remains are "likely" to belong to American troops.
Town dusts off typewriters after cyber-attack
The ransomware attack has spread to email, telephone and door entry systems.
Koreans turn to ice vests and hot soup in record Seoul heat
Hot soups and cold pools are some of the things people are trying to combat the sweltering heatwave.
Machu Picchu train crash: Collision injures 15 tourists in Peru
Two passenger trains collide en route to Peru's most visited tourist attraction, injuring 15 people.
French drug maker Sanofi stockpiling for Brexit
Sanofi is building a 14 week stockpile of drugs, including insulin, in case of Brexit disruptions.
Zimbabwe election: Zanu-PF 'has most seats', incomplete results show
Results show Zanu-PF winning a parliamentary majority in the first polls since Robert Mugabe was ousted.
Swedish crown jewels: Speedboat thieves steal priceless treasures
Police are hunting two men who stole some of Sweden's royal jewels in a daring daylight heist.
Katy Perry visits sick fan who missed concert because of brain surgery
Eight-year-old Grace had to have brain surgery last week, which meant she could not go to Katy's concert.
Renowned director Wim Wenders hits out at phone 'photography'
Renowned film director and photographer Wim Wenders says photography is dead and mobile phones are to blame.
Vietnam bridge: Walking through a god's hands
A bridge made to look like a golden thread held up by a god is drawing tourists in Vietnam.
US mulls 25% tariff on $200bn of Chinese goods, say reports
Tariffs on an additional $200bn of goods could be much more than the expected 10%, say media reports.
Plastic bags: Australia anger over Coles 'caving in to tantrums'
Social media users turn on supermarket giant Coles for "caving in" to "tantrums" over reusable bags.
Window-smashing kangaroo escapes from shelter in Australia
The "highly strung" marsupial leaps to freedom, two days after crashing through a home in Melbourne.
Dahomey mothers: The all-female army that protected modern-day Benin
The Dahomey mothers fought to protect their kingdom from colonisers until the late 19th Century.
Mamma Maria: The Greek mother who loves to share
Why Maria Makrogianni is well known to refugees living on the Greek island of Samos.
US release of 3D-printed gun software blocked
The blueprints to make untraceable guns were expected to be available for download on Wednesday.
Star Wars jacket expected to fetch up to £1m at auction
Fans will also be able to bid for a Stormtrooper helmet and a lightsaber at the auction next month.
Disinvited - the bridesmaids no longer needed
Bridesmaids told us about the "super awkward" time they were demoted - or even disinvited.
100 Women: Playing mother to El Salvador's gang children
Gangs in El Salvador have found a new way to enslave women - by forcing them to raise other people's children.
The unlikely US box office stars
America has two new unlikely box office stars - an 85-year-old Supreme Court Justice and a children's TV host.
Danish Muslims Say They Will Defy the Country's Face Veil Ban
Scores of Danish Muslim women plan to march in protest Wednesday against the Danish parliament's ban on wearing face veils in public.
Airliner crashes in Durango after take-off in Mexico
The state governor tweets that there were no deaths among the 97 passengers and four crew.
Apple boosted by selling more expensive iPhones
The tech giant has managed to beat forecasts thanks to sales of more expensive iPhones and services.
South Africa to amend constitution to allow land expropriation
President Cyril Ramaphosa said land expropriation without compensation was of "critical importance".
Canada says it is using DNA websites to identify some migrants
Immigration lawyers have raised concerns about the use of DNA databases to help prove nationality.
Seth Rogen records messages for Toronto's subway
Why actor Seth Rogen is telling Canadians not to clip their nails on public transport.
US embassy in London auctions off toilet rolls and old goods
A used car, plastic chairs and broken vacuums are among the items being sold by the US embassy.
Black Panther spin-off: How author Nnedi Okorafor found her identity
Nnedi Okorafor is writing a Black Panther spin-off and having another story adapted for primetime TV.
Central African Republic: Russian journalists die in ambush
The journalists were killed in an attack on their vehicle late on Monday night, officials say.
Florida paramedics 'racially profiled' dying woman
Crystle Galloway's mother says the ambulance crew assumed the family could not afford an ambulance.
The face behind a stock image: How I gave away my face for free
A young woman posed in a photo shoot and years later discovered she was the face of fake adverts.
'The Most Shocking Thing' This Woman Found After Polling Pastors
She's a woman on a mission. What's behind Autumn Miles passion to reach the abused, misunderstood and abandoned - something she's been doing even before the #MeToo movement.
Facebook bans pages aimed at US election interference
The social network has found evidence of a co-ordinated campaign to influence the US mid-term vote.
Jalalabad attack: '15 killed' in eastern Afghan city
The bomb and gun attack in the eastern city of Jalalabad has now ended, an official says.
Slovakia alarmed by pro-Putin Night Wolves bikers' base
The Russian nationalist Night Wolves bikers now have a military-style base in Slovakia.
Italian athlete Osakue fears climate of violence after attack
Daisy Osakue suffered an eye injury in an attack she believes was racially motivated.
Alan Alda reveals he has Parkinson's disease
The M*A*S*H actor says he has had "a full life" since being diagnosed three-and-a-half years ago.
Alaska Airlines: Gay man accuses company of discrimination
A gay man was told to give up his seat next to his partner to allow a straight couple to sit together.
Missing Malaysia flight MH370: Aviation chief quits over failings
A report into the Malaysia Airlines flight missing since 2014 found failures by air traffic control.
Düsseldorf neo-Nazi attack: Defendant acquitted of bomb blast
The 2000 bombing in Düsseldorf targeted mostly Jewish immigrants and left 10 people seriously hurt.
Duterte crushes £4m worth of luxury cars in Philippines
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte destroyed smuggled vehicles in his campaign against corruption.
'Bigfoot erotica' row turns Virginia congressional race ugly
A Virginia election has taken a turn for the weird as two rival candidates argue about Bigfoot sex.
Is Samsung's flagship phone a flop?
The technology company says sales of its phone were lower than expected, but has plans to fix the problem.
Iranians criticise Trump's offer of talks
Officials say the offer to his Iranian counterpart would have "no value" and be "a humiliation".
Trump: Republican donors the Koch brothers 'a total joke'
The president says he has beaten the Republican mega-donors "at every turn".
Stranded Russian climber rescued after six-day ordeal in Pakistan
Alexander Gukov is airlifted by Pakistani helicopter pilots after being stranded in the Karakorams.
German heatwave causes beer bottle shortage as sales surge
Some of the hottest summer months on record have led to a beer bottle shortage as drinkers indulge.
Romanian police confiscate anti-government number plates
A motorist was stopped by police for the anti-government slogan on his car registration.
Kenya's Tourism Minister sorry for saying 'go to hell'
Najib Balala told critics to "go to hell" after they blamed him for the deaths of 10 rhinos.
Thieves snatch shark from an aquarium using a pram
A horn shark was stolen from an aquarium using a baby's pram, the thieves carried it in a bucket leaving a trail of water as they left.
Zimbabwe election: Mnangagwa and Chamisa both upbeat
Both sides suggest they are confident of a win but observers say the race is too close to call.
Miss Helen, shark stolen in a pram, recovering in US aquarium
The thieves abducted the shark from a Texas aquarium by disguising it as a baby in a pram.
Paul Manafort, Trump ex-campaign chief, to begin trial
Paul Manafort will face 18 charges relating to bank fraud when he attends court on Tuesday.
Dareen Tatour: Israeli Arab poet sentenced for incitement
Dareen Tatour said her poem was mistranslated and misinterpreted by the Israeli authorities.
Colombia shooting kills eight in area hit by rebel feud
The attack happened in a billiard hall in an area where two rival rebel groups vie for control.
The flooded Cambodian villagers who refuse to move on
The BBC hears from residents holding out in village flooded by a controversial dam project in Cambodia.
Spider 'devours' native Irish lizard
The Irish lizard was found mummified by the spider's silk in a County Dublin garden.
India death penalty: Does it actually deter rape?
Some evidence from neighbouring countries would suggest otherwise.
Somalia's deaf footballers create their own league
Players fed up with being excluded from existing teams started their own league.
The tech helping drive the Tour de France
BBC Click joined Team Dimension Data at the Tour de France to see how tech could influence the race.
New Zealand sexist road sign changed by seven-year-old girl
Zoe Carew wrote a letter saying "Line Men" was "wrong and unfair" to women.
Uber halts development of self-driving trucks
The ride-hailing firm says it will now focus solely on the development of self-driving cars.
World-famous aerialist on the keys to her success
Christine Van Loo, a seven-time US national acro-gymnastics champion, explains how she got to the top of her game.
Lombok earthquake: 543 hikers evacuated from Mt Rinjani
More than 500 hikers were stranded on Indonesia's Mt Rinjani when a deadly quake triggered landslides.
Backpackers attacked with shovel in Australian bush
One backpacker was rammed with a four-wheel-drive before being attacked with a shovel, police say.
The battle to stop ex-IS fighters reaching Europe
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville follows the teams trying to trace ex-IS fighters who have fled Syria.
Bruce Beach has built a 10,000 sq ft nuclear bunker
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Brexit and your holiday: Five things that could change
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North Korea 'working on new missiles', US officials say
US intelligence leaks suggest the North may be building ballistic missiles, despite recent pledges.
Largest king penguin colony shrinks 90% in 30 years
The world's largest colony, in the Indian Ocean, has shrunk 90% over 30 years, research suggests.
Hunting wrecks from Henry VIII naval battle
The Regent and Cordelière burned together and are now the focus of a French explorer's mission.
The fight to end silence on fashion's waste problem
We asked major labels if they destroyed their excess stock. They weren't all forthcoming.
Will EU healthcare for tourists survive Brexit?
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Would you quote Rick Astley in your out-of-office?
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Letter from Africa: How bruised is President Buhari by defections?
Journalist Mannir Dan Ali considers the Nigerian president's chances of re-election after the loss of key allies.
IS claims fatal Tajik attack on foreign cyclists
Two Americans, a Swiss and a Dutch citizen died after being struck by a car on Sunday.
James Gunn: Guardians of the Galaxy cast back fired director
Chris Pratt says that James Gunn "is a good man" despite his "inappropriate jokes from years ago".
'They Consider This a Very Precious Book': African Tribe Dances for Joy After Receiving Bible in Own Language
The Tembo people are literally dancing for joy after finally receiving the Bible in their native tongue thanks to a 21-year effort by Wycliffe Bible Translators.
Canadian Man Becomes a Woman to Save Money on His Car Insurance
A man lies to the Canadian government to become a woman only on paper for cheaper car insurance.
'Clade X' Simulation Reveals Pandemic Could Wipe Out 900 Million People
Scientists warn that a new pathogen could kill almost 10 percent of the world's population of 7.6 billion people.
US airport security's 'Quiet Skies' programme tracks passengers
The programme secretly targets people who exhibit odd behaviour such as excessive sweating.
Russia World Cup: Pussy Riot protesters detained on leaving jail
The activists served 15 days for storming on to the pitch during the World Cup final in Russia.
Italy earthquake 'hero dog' found dead
The owner of Kaos, which rescued people in 2016, says the animal was poisoned.
Iraq's Christians Refuse to Return, Afraid 'They Will Again Be Targeted'
Tens of thousands of displaced Christians have returned to their cities and villages in the Iraq's Nineveh Plain, but many still refuse to return to Mosul.
Taliban sources confirm Qatar meeting with senior US diplomat
US officials have not denied the meeting, which a Taliban official said was "very important".
Schumacher's son wins first F3 race
Michael Schumacher's son, Mick, wins his first Formula 3 race at the same circuit his father enjoyed his maiden F1 win.
Feces and Flamethrowers: Migrants Storm Gates of Europe as Muslim Radicalism Spikes 900% in Sweden
The European Union continues to try to force member states to take in the mostly Muslim migrants from Africa and the Middle East, but those who do now face soaring welfare costs, crime and terrorism.
Germany gripped by #MeTwo racism debate
Thousands of tweets document racism in German schools, housing and jobs.
Spanish taxis block roads in 'anti-Uber' protest
The drivers say ride-hailing apps like Uber are threatening their livelihood.
Archbishop Philip Wilson resigns after sex abuse cover-up
Australian Philip Wilson was convicted in May of concealing sexual abuse by a priest in the 1970s.
Grace Mugabe's immunity annulled by South African court
Zimbabwe's ex-first lady was accused of assaulting a model in South Africa in 2017.
WWE: Wrestling world mourns death of three stars
Brian Lawler, Nikolai Volkoff and Brickhouse Brown all passed away on Sunday aged 46, 70 and 57 respectively.
Chinese ex-online tsar Lu Wei charged with bribery
Lu Wei was once one of China's most senior officials, overseeing online media regulation.
Russian ministry spokeswoman turns songwriter
Foreign Ministry's Maria Zakharova pens lyrics for popular Russian singer.
Why Jeremy Hunt's 'Japanese' wife gaffe is a bad mistake
The UK's foreign secretary called his Chinese wife "Japanese". Here's why it was such a bad mistake.
Erdogan Loudly Rejects Trump Sanction Threat as Turkey Persecutes US Pastor Brunson
Turkey's president says he won't release American Pastor Andrew Brunson, even in the face of economic sanctions.
Canadian puddle splash van driver loses job
Employer confirms driver has been sacked after his anti-social behaviour is caught on dashcam.
Syria war: 'IS seized women and children in Suweida attack'
More than 30 are being held by the jihadists in south-western Syria, reports say.
France shocked by video of woman being slapped by harasser
A student speaks out after CCTV shows a man slapping her for complaining of abuse in a Paris street.
Cricket Australia accused of sacking woman over abortion tweets
Angela Williamson says she was sacked by Cricket Australia over her views on Tasmanian healthcare.
Nailing it: How the National Gallery of Ireland is taking the masters to the masses
The National Gallery of Ireland is teaming up with a Dublin based nail bar to recreate the greats in 'minicure' form.
Tajikistan 'attack' leaves four foreign cyclists dead
Two Americans, a Swiss and a Dutch citizen died after a car hit them on Sunday.
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'Panicked' kangaroo smashes way into Australian home
A family locked the distressed animal in a bathroom after it broke a window and "ran amok".
Zimbabwe election: Voters set for first ballot without Mugabe
Long-time leader Robert Mugabe is not on the ballot, for the first time since independence.
Lombok earthquake: Hikers trapped on mountain after landslides
Rescuers on the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok are trying to reach dozens stranded by landslides.
Assam: Millions risk losing India citizenship
Those who cannot prove they came to Assam before 1971 will be deleted from the electoral rolls.
Georgia's rave revolution
Dance is a form of protest in a country where tensions between liberal youths and far-right groups run deep.
Evidence of torture in Russia prison
Tatyana's son was beaten over and over by more than a dozen guards; she says torture is widespread.
A Nicaraguan spring? Understanding a crisis in five objects
For more than 100 days Nicaragua has been gripped by a political crisis that has left more than 350 dead.
Palestinian teenager Ahed Tamimi released from prison
The Palestinian teenager served an eight month sentence for kicking and slapping an Israeli soldier.
Russian outcry over prison brutality video
A leaked video showed Russian prison guards viciously beating an inmate in handcuffs.
'I was jealous of my partner's past lovers'
Zachary Stockill couldn't stop thinking about his partner's sexual past. His obsession killed the relationship - then he learned it could be cured.
Tour de France: Geraint Thomas wins as Chris Froome finishes third
Geraint Thomas says he is "floating around on cloud nine" after becoming the third British winner of the Tour de France.
Putin: Christianity is the Foundation of the Russian State
Vladimir Putin says the adoption of Christianity more than 1,000 years ago in territory that later became Russia marked the starting point for forming the Russian nation itself.
California fire: Deadly blazes continues to grow
The Shasta County blaze, one of eight big fires in the state, has killed six people since Thursday.
Why Trump is attacking the media
He wants positive coverage for himself and critical coverage of his foes, writes Anthony Zurcher.
French skier who disappeared in Italy in 1954 is finally identified
Henri Le Masne, who disappeared in a storm while skiing in Italy, is identified with Facebook help.
New York Times tells Trump: Don't call reporters enemies of the people
Publisher AG Sulzberger says calling journalists "enemies of the people" will lead to violence.
Ethiopian dam engineer Simegnew Bekele's funeral draws thousands
Simegnew Bekele, the project manager of Ethiopia's controversial new dam, had been shot dead.
Cambodia election: Ruling party claims landslide in vote with no main opposition
PM Hun Sen's party says it won by a wide margin, but critics call the election a sham.
World Cup 2022: Fifa need to conduct "independent investigation" into Qatar bid claims
Fifa should conduct an "independent investigation" over claims the Qatar 2022 World Cup bid team ran a secret campaign in 2010 to sabotage competing host bids, says Damian Collins MP.
Jewish Teens Enlisted to Fight Anti-Semitism in Germany
For years, the Jewish community in Germany relied on Holocaust survivors to be its ambassadors. Jews who made it through the horror were the ones with the moral authority to teach young Germans about the perils of anti-Semitism and the crimes of their forefathers. But with the number of survivors dwindling and schoolchildren today at least three generations removed from the Nazis, young Jews like Steiert are being tapped to put a modern take on an old message.
Strong Quake Hits Indonesian Island, Killing at Least 14
A strong and shallow earthquake early Sunday killed at least 14 people and injured more than 160 on Indonesia’s Lombok island, a popular tourist destination next to Bali, officials said.
Zimbabwe election: Robert Mugabe gives surprise speech on eve of poll
On the eve of the election, the ousted ex-president vows not to vote for his Zanu-PF successor.
Indonesia earthquake: 'Massive damage' in Lombok village
British tourist Julie Silvester filmed the aftermath of the 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Kekalok village.
Polar bear shot dead after attacking cruise ship guard
The bear is shot dead on Norway's Svalbard after attacking a guard protecting a cruise ship group.
Liberian midwife: I have 1,000 babies named after me
Midwife Alice delivered her first baby at gunpoint during Liberia's first civil war.