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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The women looking outside the law for abortions
With the future of abortion access in the US increasingly in question, more women are looking elsewhere.
The life and death of Maddie Linsenmeir
After her sister died from an overdose, Kate wrote an obituary that was quickly read by thousands around the world.
The Kenyan school which changed an American boy's life
Devon Brown from Baltimore, US, says an educational project in East Africa changed his life.
Your pictures: Crushed
Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "crushed".
Anni Albers: How textile artist's pictoral weavings inspire
Contemporary weaver Ismini Samanidou explains why textile artist Anni Albers is her icon.
Rowing solo across the Atlantic aged 60
Shirley Thompson is attempting to become the oldest woman to row across an ocean on her own.
Pittsburgh shooting: Community mourns synagogue attack
Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill community speak of their shock following a fatal shooting in a local synagogue.
Leicester City owner's helicopter crashes
It is not known if Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was in the helicopter when it came down after the club's Premier League match.
Netanyahu, Other Jewish Leaders Denounce Attack on Pittsburgh Synagogue
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Jewish leaders condemned the attack on Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue Saturday.
Thousands protest conditions and infrastructure in Rome
Demonstrators blame Mayor Virginia Raggi for the city's shoddy and creaking infrastructure.
Trump: US synagogue shooting 'terrible'
President Trump says a shooting in a synagogue in Pittsburgh may have been averted, if a guard had been in place.
Catalonia: Fighting for different futures
Catalan separatists are still defiant, a year after the failed independence referendum.
Jason Derulo sings from balcony after arena gig gets cancelled
The singer performs from an arena balcony after a gig in Prague gets cancelled over safety.
Gunman opens fire at US synagogue
Pittsburgh police report multiple casualties after a gunman enters the building.
US mail bombs: Suspect Cesar Sayoc 'was anti everything'
Cesar Sayoc, who faces charges including threatening ex-presidents, in the words of his ex-bosses.
Super Typhoon Yutu: S Korea begins airlift of trapped tourists
Super Typhoon Yutu hit the Northern Marianas this week, causing widespread disruption.
Pakistan bans Indian television channels amid water row
The Supreme Court overturns a lower court's ruling, amid a dispute over water.
Khashoggi: Saudi Arabia to try suspects, foreign minister says
Adel al-Jubeir said those responsible for the killing would be held accountable in Saudi Arabia.
'Sledged' Warner walks off pitch
David Warner walks off the field in protest while batting in a club game - in what Cricket Australia has described as a "sledging incident".
Kentucky grocery gun shootings were 'possible hate crime'
Gregory Bush, 51, is accused of shooting dead two African-Americans on Wednesday.
Dodgers win longest-ever World Series game
Max Muncy hits the decisive home run in the longest game in World Series history as the Los Angeles Dodgers earn a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.
Why I need my 'emotional support' pig
A woman in Indiana is fighting with the city to keep a 160-pound pig in her home.
VR esports: Is it gaming for sporty people?
VR esport athlete Tim McGuinness says the technology lets him do things traditional sport competitors cannot.
ICYMI: Penguins and preparing for a launch
Some of the stories in the news you may have missed this week.
Comic Con: Cosplayers explain how they support their art
Yaya Han, Anna Faith, Luxlo Cosplay and others explain how cosplayers are able to support themselves.
Week in pictures: 20 - 26 October 2018
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.
Brazil election: Your guide in five charts
What do voters want? Here are the stats on key issues, from gun control to faith in democracy.
Hesse election: Merkel facing double trouble in German vote
Whatever happens in elections in Hesse, there will be consequences for Germany's leadership.
Khashoggi affair: Will it reshape Middle East politics?
Turkey and Saudi Arabia both aspire to a leadership role in the region, writes Jonathan Marcus.
Nigeria's twin town: Igbo-Ora has an unusually high birth rate of twins
The town of Igbo-Ora has a huge number of twins, and it's throwing a festival in their honour.
Migrant caravan: Mexico offers temporary work permits
The plan will give migrants temporary work permits and medical care - provided they stay in the south.
Polls suggest Ireland votes to scrap blasphemy law
Exit polls suggest a vote to remove the offence of "blasphemy" and to re-elect Michael D Higgins as president.
The young black Americans backing Trump
Conservative activists wore Make America Great Again caps and chanted his name at the White House.
Meghan gets the giggles and almost cries with laughter
The Duke of Sussex managed to control his laughter a bit more than his wife but still smirked at her.
Dozens of Impoverished Children in Peru Give Their Lives to Jesus in Bible Camp
Dozens of children in Peru gave their lives to Christ at a Bible camp hosted by Siloam Christian Ministries.
Barry and Honey Sherman: Family offers $10m reward to catch murderer
A year ago Barry and Honey Sherman were found strangled to death, but police have made no arrests.
Yemen crisis: The sick children trapped by the war
The BBC's Orla Guerin meets two children who are unable to receive vital healthcare because of the conflict.
Mentally Disabled Pakistani Christian Sentenced to Life in Prison
Yaqoob Bashir was accused of burning a booklet that carried Quranic verses in Mirpurkhas in June 2015.
Johnny Hallyday: France's dead rocker scoops sales record
Johnny Hallyday sold 110 million records - and his posthumous album is set to sell a million more.
Morocco abruptly drops clock change
The north African country will instead keep its clocks at summer time, GMT+1, all year around.
Sri Lanka former President Mahinda Rajapakse named as PM
In a shock move, Sri Lanka's president names his predecessor Mahinda Rajapaksa as the new premier.
Facebook finds more fake accounts from Iran
The social network has removed another batch of pages and groups spreading misinformation.
Person arrested over US mail-bombings
The mail-bombing campaign in recent days has been aimed at critics of President Trump.
Khashoggi fiancée snubs Trump invitation to White House
The murdered Saudi journalist's partner says the US leader is not sincere about finding out the truth.
Man and woman fall to death from Yosemite National Park cliff
Officials say a man and woman were killed after they fell from Taft Point, a popular tourist lookout.
Trump-Putin: US president invites Russia's leader to Washington
The formal invitation comes amid strained relations between the two countries.
Megyn Kelly: Could 'blackface' row end TV anchor's career?
The future of Megyn Kelly, one of America's highest paid and best-known news anchors, is in doubt.
Suspicious item addressed to top Democrat
A package addressed to top Democrat Cory Booker is found as a series of mail bombs target Trump critics - US media.
Woman who married herself 'to wed again'
A Ugandan radio host is raising funds for a woman under pressure to get married to go to university.
Mrs Doubtfire child stars and Pierce Brosnan share sweet reunion
The classic film's former child stars get together with Pierce Brosnan for its 25th anniversary.
Feine Sahne Fischfilet: Punk concert at Bauhaus cancelled
The left-wing band's concert was cancelled in eastern Germany over its "extreme" politics.
India's Sabarimala: Over 2,000 arrested for blocking women from temple
Violent protesters had blocked women from entering a prominent Hindu shrine despite a court ruling.
US alienation drives Japan and China into unlikely friendship
Growing alienation with Washington drives Tokyo and Beijing to boost economic and political ties.
The Jinx's Robert Durst to stand trial for murder
The subject of HBO's documentary The Jinx will stand trial for the murder of Susan Berman in 2000.
Fatal 'swatting' hoaxer faces more charges
The long list of suspected crimes relate to many other hoax calls to police, fraud and threats of violence.
The corruption scandal marring India's CBI
India's government has dramatically fired the men at the top of its investigating agency, the CBI.
Baby penguin with two 'gay' dads hatched in Sydney
Same-sex penguin couple Sphen and Magic have hatched their first foster chick at Sea Life Sydney.
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 October 2018
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
Zakynthos earthquake: Greek island shaken by 6.4 tremor
The tremor caused no injuries but some damage to a local pier as well a 13th Century monastery.
Khashoggi murder: Son arrives in US from Saudi Arabia
Salah Khashoggi had previously been under a Saudi travel ban because of his father's activities.
Singapore trader denies laundering millions for North Korea
Tan Wee Beng is described as a "fugitive" from US justice but he denies all charges against him.
Chinese kindergarten children injured in knife attack
At least 14 children at the Chongqing school were injured by a woman wielding a kitchen knife.
Sinéad O'Connor converts to Islam
The singer, who was ordained as a priest in 1999, has now changed her name to Shuhada' Davitt.
Caitlyn Jenner: Trump 'relentlessly attacking' trans people
The Republican activist says the president has "relentlessly attacked" the transgender community.
New 'Trojan horse' antibiotic promising
It uses a clever trick to sneak inside bacteria in order to kill the bugs.
Rihanna-inspired model Adetutu is challenging tribal marking stereotypes
Nigerian model Adetutu is using social media to change the narrative of people with facial scarring.
Montreal museum partners with doctors to 'prescribe' art
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is launching a project that lets doctors prescribe museum visits.
Ireland presidential election: Voters set for polling day
Michael Higgins is the first incumbent in 50 years to face a challenge in his bid for a second term.
Matthew Shepard: The murder that changed America
The death of a gay student, tortured and tied to a prairie fence two decades ago, shocked the world.
Wildlife trade: Why lion cubs are turning up across Europe
Cubs have been found in Paris and the Netherlands. Where do they come from? And who is buying them?
INF treaty: Putin shrugs off Trump’s nuclear arms move
Russia's president appears to relish mirroring President Trump's decision to scrap the INF treaty.
Who supports Brazil's far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro?
A closer look at the groups planning to vote for far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil.
Chilli challenge spices up Georgian presidential vote
Georgians are set to vote for a new president but one of the favourites has sparked a spicy protest.
55 People Dead After Clashes Between Muslims, Christians in Nigeria
Authorities say 55 people, many of them Christians, were killed in Northern Nigeria following violent clashes between Christian and Muslim youth.
Mail bomb investigators check Florida leads, say US media
Actor Robert De Niro and Vice-President Joe Biden are the latest to receive suspected bombs by post.
Tennis star reveals she has arthritis
Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki was "shocked" to be diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, but wants to be a role model for people with the condition.
Google sacks dozens over sexual harassment
The tech giant dismissed 48 people, including 13 senior managers, in the past two years.
Chinese 'slap' reporter charged with assault
Chinese journalist Linlin Kong allegedly hit an activist at the Conservative Party conference.
Children give sign language surprise to school janitor
Five and six year olds at a school in Tennessee came up with a special way to mark Mr James's birthday.
US mail bomb threats: What we know about suspect packages
Prominent Democrats across the country have been sent suspicious packages. Here's what we know.
Convicted of Insulting Islam, in EUROPE! Court Protects Mohammed from Free Speech
A seven-judge panel said defaming Mohammed "goes beyond the permissible limits of an objective debate" and "could stir up prejudice and put at risk religious peace."
Jordan flash floods: School bus swept away near Dead Sea
At least 17 schoolchildren and teachers die as their bus is hit by flash floods near the Dead Sea.
US to 'deploy 800 troops to border' ahead of caravan
The president called the migrant caravan approaching the US a "national emergency" on Thursday.
Portrait by AI program sells for $432,000
The AI-generated portrait of a fictional Frenchman sold for 45 times its original estimate.
JackSucksAtLife's Diss Track on TheOriginalAce - Music Video
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Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit reveals rare lung disease
Princess Mette-Marit has confirmed she has a form of fibrosis, which causes scarring of the lungs.
China says Trump should swap iPhone for Huawei amid bugging claim
Beijing jokes off a New York Times report that Donald Trump's iPhone calls are being bugged.
Florida schoolgirls arrested for 'satanic murder plot'
The pair, aged 11 and 12, planned to stab classmates to death and drink their blood, police say.
On America's trail of destruction
Authorities have seized enough fentanyl to kill every American. It's a crisis that lines one major highway.
Human urine bricks invented by South African students
Urea, sand and bacteria solidify at room temperature without the need for high-temperature kilns.
Gaza protest image likened to famous Delacroix painting
A striking image of a Palestinian with a flag and sling is both admired and reviled on social media.
The times Trump has turned on media
The president's been called hypocritical by some after asking the media to stop "endless hostility".
Central European University makes last stand in Hungary
Central European University threatens to move most teaching to Vienna amid row over academic freedom.
Jamal Khashoggi's murder 'premeditated' - Saudi prosecutor
A Saudi prosecutor rejects claims that the killing of the journalist in Istanbul was unplanned.
Desirée Mariottini murder: Migrants held in Italy over girl's death
Two men are held as the rape and murder of a 16 year old is seized upon by the populist right.
New Jersey man breaks hip then wins $1m lottery
An 87-year-old man from Blackpool was taken to hospital after breaking his hip on the way to buying a lottery ticket but instead wins a mega million ticket in hospital.
Suspect package 'found at De Niro restaurant'
US police investigate suspicious package found at New York restaurant owned by Robert De Niro, media reports say
Khashoggi murder: CIA Director Gina Haspel 'heard Khashoggi audio'
Turkish officials allowed Gina Haspel to listen to recordings of the writer's killing, reports say.
Diddy pledges $1m to new school for disadvantaged students
The school, which is aimed at helping disadvantaged students, will open in New York in 2019.
French father jailed 'for rotting boys' teeth with Coke'
The eldest, aged four, had seven rotten teeth removed after being fed little but cake and Coca-Cola.
Mum's voice makes better smoke alarm for children
Many more children woke up to a voice-based alarm than a traditional one, a study found.
Sahle-Work Zewde becomes Ethiopia's first female president
Experienced diplomat Sahle-Work Zewde is chosen by lawmakers for the ceremonial position.
One man and a dog survive Siberian ordeal
Russian man survives three weeks lost in Siberian wilderness with his dog.
Sydney high school students hurt in syringe 'prank'
Police say eight teenagers were pricked by a needle in an incident at a Sydney high school.
Cathay Pacific data hack hits 9.4 million passengers
The Hong Kong airline said personal details including passport and credit card numbers were accessed.
Kenyan football teen plants trees for goals
Lesein Yes decided to combine his love of nature and football after hearing about deforestation.
Falling stars challenge: China's twist on the young rich millennial meme
A meme of young privileged millennial life is reinvented in China as more than just flaunting wealth.
Donald Trump: 'Stop endless hostility'
President Donald Trump has called on the media to "stop endless hostility".
What Can We Learn From Paul?
Despite not being one of the disciples, Paul’s influence looms over the early church. Out of the 27 books in the New Testament, Paul wrote 13. He went on more than four missionary journeys and was greatly responsible for the spread of the gospel.
#MeToo in Egypt: Women speak out about harassment
Nearly all Egyptian woman say they have faced harassment. Inspired by #MeToo, some are speaking out.
Migrant caravan: What is it and why does it matter?
Thousands of migrants have been travelling by foot towards the US-Mexico border. Here's what we know.
Ko Ko Korina: A bad cover version, the angry minister and Spiderman too
Imagine if Ed Sheeran badly covered Bohemian Rhapsody - that's akin to what just happened in Pakistan.
Deep division in Brazil's north-east, where 'life is real'
Brazil's poor Pernambuco state is deeply divided ahead of presidential elections on Sunday.
Letter from Africa: I was tortured in The Gambia
Lamin Cham explains why he wants to testify at The Gambia's new truth and reconciliation commission.
Why India needs to worry about climate change
The predicted consequences of global warming could be most devastating for South Asia.
'Explosives' sent to Democrats and CNN were 'act of terror', says NYC mayor
Suspected explosives sent to CNN and senior Democrats are condemned by New York City's mayor.
Sharp falls wipe out Wall Street's 2018 gains
US stock markets plunge on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq suffering its worst day since August 2011.
Google drops plans for Berlin campus after protests
The US firm had faced strong local opposition and will now give the space to humanitarian groups.
US white supremacist leader Robert Rundo arrested in California
Robert Rundo and three other Rise Above Movement members are charged with inciting riots.
Trump v Obama: Battle of the presidents
President Trump and President Obama are both on the campaign trail, but can their supporters say anything positive about their opposition?
How Erdogan Is Using Khashoggi Scandal to Leverage Turkey's Goals and Thwart the Saudis
The Trump administration is taking action against those involved in the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
INF treaty: Russia 'will respond' to new US missiles in Europe
Russia will respond "in kind" if new US nuclear missiles are placed in Europe, President Putin says.
Cameroon election: Mansion for poll official after Biya victory
A lavish home is planned for the head of Cameroon's Constitutional Council, the body that announces poll results.
Scientist bets his life on plants in air-tight 'mini-Earth'
Kurtis Baute is spending three days in an airtight dome to help educate people about climate change.
Miraculous Earthquake Escape Saves 148 Passengers: 'God Is Real! I Have Seen It'
At the same time a powerful earthquake struck Indonesia, one plane managed to miraculously take off from the Palu airport, barely escaping the destruction. It all happened because the pilot got a warning from God.
XXXTentacion: Secret recording has domestic abuse and stabbing confession
The late rapper apparently admitted assaulting his girlfriend and stabbing nine people.
South African rapper Jabulani 'HHP' Tsambo dies aged 38
Jabulani 'HHP' Tsambo made South African hip hop popular, singing in local languages.
Mullah Baradar: Taliban say founder 'freed by Pakistan'
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has reportedly been freed - and may take part in peace talks in Afghanistan.
Camera lens made of ice takes cool photos
Photographer Mathieu Stern made a camera lens from a chunk of an iceberg.
Canadian rapper Jon James falls to his death in music video stunt
Jon James, 34, fell from the aircraft's wing after walking to the edge while shooting a music video.
'Explosive device' sent to Hillary Clinton and Obama
The devices were sent to Hillary Clinton and former President Barack Obama, the Secret Service says.
Khashoggi murder: Crown prince due to speak at business forum
The Saudi crown prince will be watched for any comments on the death of the writer in Turkey.
Jumpei Yasuda: Japanese journalist held in Syria is safe
Jumpei Yasuda, who was seized by militants three years ago, confirms he is safe and well.
Single-use plastics ban approved by European Parliament
Plastic items such as cutlery and straws would be banned in the EU under plans approved by MEPs.
Apple and Samsung fined by Italian authorities over slow phones
The firms have been accused by Italian authorities of building "planned obsolescence" into devices
Yemen crisis: Half of population facing 'pre-famine conditions'
The UN warns that survey work shows 14 million people are now entirely reliant on aid for survival.
Harry Potter to 'inspire' budding India lawyers
The new course will explore social and class rights and the "enslavement of House Elves".
Escalator runs out of control in Rome
A number of people were injured when the escalator malfunctioned in the Italian capital.
The Lebanese artist painting over Beirut's civil war scars
Lebanese artist Jad El Khoury paints over the civil war bullet holes scarring Beirut's buildings.
Jamal Khashoggi murder: What is Turkey's game with Saudi Arabia?
Turkey's President Erdogan has been restrained in his criticism of Saudi Arabia. Mark Lowen asks why.
Apple boss Tim Cook praises GDPR and wants tough US privacy law
The Apple boss also praised the EU's new data protection regulation GDPR, in a speech in Brussels.
Britney thanks fans 20 years after Baby One More Time release
The singer posts a video on Instagram to mark two decades since Baby One More Time was released.
Shane Warne joins world cricket committee
Ex-Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne joins the MCC world cricket committee - which is chaired by his "ball of the century" victim Mike Gatting.
Meghan's message of female empowerment
The Duchess of Sussex spoke in Fiji about the importance of women getting university education.
Plane bursts into flames on US motorway
A pilot has a lucky escape as a vintage plane crashes and burst into flames on a California motorway.
Freddie Mercury's complex relationship with Zanzibar
A new film about the British rock band Queen throws the spotlight on the East African archipelago's famous son.
Winning ticket in $1.6bn US Mega Millions lottery jackpot
A winning ticket for the record-breaking jackpot was bought in South Carolina, lottery officials say.
Hong Kong-Zhuhai bridge: World's longest sea crossing opens to quiet start
The $20bn bridge opened to much fanfare but traffic was light on its first day in operation.
Dihya: female hero of Algerian resistance
Dihya, or Kahina, is a figure still celebrated today despite her story dating back to the 7th Century.
The city that gives you free beer for cycling
Ditching your car can now earn you rewards in northern Italy.
Migrant caravan in pictures: A river of people moving north
Photojournalist Encarni Pindado documents the migrant caravan winding its way from Honduras towards the US.
Why author Judy Blume's classic novel still inspires fans
With a film of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret on its way, fans of the book talk about its impact on their lives.
The Indian animal trainer who became a circus legend
The forgotten story of Damoo Dhotre, whose daredevil circus acts made him famous.
The battle to curb our appetite for concrete
Reducing our use of sand and cement cuts down on CO2 emissions and lessens the impact on the environment.
Lion cub found in Paris apartment in France
Police in Paris have seized the six-week-old animal and arrested its owner.
US white nationalist Richard Spencer's wife says he abused her
The wife of US alt-right figurehead Richard Spencer accused him of assault in divorce papers.
Trump calls Khashoggi murder 'worst cover-up in history'
The US said it would revoke the visas of Saudi operatives suspected of killing of the journalist.
Six children dead in virus outbreak at US health centre
A dozen other children have also been infected by an adenovirus outbreak at a New Jersey health centre.
Nasa 'fixes' Hubble malfunction
Nasa believes it has fixed a malfunction with the Hubble telescope which threatened to limit the orbiting observatory's performance.
Trump and Putin plan Paris meeting
Trump aide John Bolton reveals the talks as he informs the Russians the US is ditching a key treaty.
Trump: Saudi Arabia's handling of Khashoggi the 'worst cover-up ever'
The US President criticises Saudi Arabia's handling of Jamal Khashoggi's death.
What would you do with $1.6 billion?
Americans are rushing to buy lottery tickets for the chance to find out.
Belgian robbers asked to come back - and arrested on their return
A shop owner asked them to come back when he had more money - when they did, they were arrested.
Why Implanted Microchips in Humans Are About to Go Big
But some believe medical and health monitoring features will be what takes implanted chips mainstream.
Escalator 'collapses' at Rome metro station
Ten people are reported to have been badly injured at the Repubblica station, Italian media report.
Journalist Megyn Kelly criticised for blackface comments
The American NBC host said she doesn't see what is so offensive about blackface costumes on Halloween.
Russians choose 'heaven or just death'
'Grim Reaper' visits Russian town in prank over Putin's nuclear jibe.
Groping suspect says Trump said it was OK to grab women
A man accused of groping a woman on a plane says the US president said grabbing women was OK.
US Republican's relatives say he is 'wrong choice' for Nevada
A dozen family members of Republican Adam Laxalt pen an op-ed opposing his bid for governor.
'The Message' Bible Translator Eugene Peterson Dies
The Christian author behind The Message Bible translation has died.
Italy budget rejected in unprecedented European Commission move
For the first time, EU officials have told a member state to change its national budget.
#PasDeVague: French teachers break silence on 'abuse' by students
A teen pointing a fake gun at his teacher angers others into revealing their own stories of bullying.
Elon Musk says Twitter blocked him after Bitcoin tweet
The entrepreneur says Twitter believed his account had been hacked.
Sandra Day O'Connor retires after dementia diagnosis
The former US Supreme Court justice was the first woman to take a spot on the top court in 1981.
Nasa photographs rectangular iceberg
Nasa has released a striking photo of a rectangular iceberg floating in the Weddell Sea off Antarctica.
Shipwreck found in Black Sea is 'world's oldest intact'
A Greek merchant ship dating back more than 2,400 years is found almost perfectly preserved.
Poisoned baby food: German jailed for attempted murder
A 54-year-old man is sentenced to 12-and-a-half years in prison for attempted murder and extortion.
Palestinian forces routinely arresting and torturing critics - HRW
Palestinians seen as disloyal are beaten and strung up by their own security forces, a report says.
Kavanaugh case: Graffiti at Yale supports Blasey Ford
Quotes from Christine Blasey Ford's testimony appear across the prestigious law school's campus.
Self-driving school bus test halted in US
The test, which involved transporting schoolchildren, was irresponsible, the NHTSA says.
Khashoggi death: Turkey to reveal 'naked truth' on killing
President Erdogan is due to address his party on the killing of the Saudi critic in Istanbul.
World's longest sea crossing: Hong Kong-Zhuhai bridge opens
The $20bn bridge spanning 55km is an engineering marvel but has been dogged by safety issues and delays.
Gilberto Benetton: Co-founder of fashion chain dies
Gilberto Benetton is credited with masterminding the firm's expansion into a multi-billion euro giant.
George Soros: Bomb squad blow up suspect package near billionaire's home
The FBI investigates after a suspected letter bomb is found at the billionaire's New York home.
Bible Museum says five of its Dead Sea Scrolls are fake
Five of the fragments are removed from display after tests indicate they are modern forgeries.
Invictus Games: Athlete comforted in moving on-court moment
UK competitor Paul Guest was embraced by his team-mate after being unsettled by a helicopter.
World's longest sea bridge: Aerial shots of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai crossing
It connects Hong Kong with mainland China, but the mega-bridge is not without controversy.
Testing Trump's migrant caravan claims
The recent caravan of Central American migrants has clearly been on the president's radar. How true are his claims?
A 'new country' with no borders
In the current climate of aggression and competition between countries and their leaders, the Good Country aspires to change the way that nations interact.
US mid-terms latest: The mystery of the vanishing candidate
Today's round-up includes an unexpected piece of advice, a Trump bump and a beautiful friendship.
The places where too many are fat and too many are thin
Up to 90% of countries are suffering from a double burden of under and over-nutrition.
South Africa shocked by live rape trial of Timothy Omotoso
A televised rape trial in South Africa of a Nigerian televangelist prompts a furious backlash.
Ask America: How Americans think Trump affects their life
We asked people from a dozen US states how they think Donald Trump has changed things for them.
Amy Schumer announces pregnancy on Instagram
The comedian announced the news via a friend's Instagram story, and a photoshopped picture.
Foreign maids on 'hell' of kafala jobs in Middle East
Millions of African and Asian women work as maids in the Gulf. They have few rights and abuse is rife.
Why do Trump's Saudi job numbers keep growing?
It started as 40,000 jobs and ended up as a million. The president can't seem to settle on a figure.
Khashoggi death: US meets Saudi crown prince despite criticism
The US treasury chief's meeting in Riyadh comes amid an outcry over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
Donald Trump: US will build up nuclear arsenal
The US president says Russia has violated a key nuclear treaty, which he has threatened to abandon.
Koreas to remove guns and guard posts from Panmunjom 'truce town'
The move aims to reduce tensions at Panmunjom where troops from both sides face each other.
Joachim Ronneberg: Norwegian who stopped Nazis' nuclear plans dies
Joachim Ronneberg, who has died aged 99, led team who sabotaged a Nazi nuclear facility in 1943.
YouTube pours money into how-to videos
The video site will spend $20million (£15m) developing educational and how-to content.
US teen is new Tetris world champion
A 16-year-old boy from California has won the grand final of the Classic Tetris World Championship
Hurricane Willa: Mexico issues warning over 'extremely dangerous' storm
The "potentially catastrophic" storm Willa is expected to make landfall on Tuesday.
Halloween: Jamie Lee Curtis reboot breaks US box office record
The slasher is the biggest debut ever for a film with a female lead over 55 years old.
Are we heading back to a nuclear arms race?
The decision to walk away from the nuclear treaty holds far-reaching diplomatic consequences.
In pictures: Rome suffers freak hailstorm and flooding
The Italian capital is hit overnight with flash flooding and giant hail in a wave of extreme weather.
Australia evacuates children off Nauru
The move comes amid reports of a mental health crisis affecting young people on the island.
Willy Wonka actress Diana Sowle dies, aged 88
The actress was best known for her role as the mother of Charlie in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
Hong Kong-Zhuhai bridge: World's longest sea bridge in pictures
The 55km bridge and tunnel linking Hong Kong to mainland China via Macau is set to open, years late.
#WeWontBeErased: Outcry over memo proposing US transgender change
A report in the New York Times suggests a government memo proposes fixing gender on birth genitalia.
New York police body-worn cameras recalled after explosion
Police in New York are told to stop using some body-worn cameras out of "an abundance of caution".
Can a girl from the Bronx become the next K-pop star?
A training centre in New York City is teaching hopefuls on how to break into K-pop.
Dutch 'silly walks' crossing is a hit
A Dutch town has installed an official 'silly walks' road crossing.
Russia nuclear treaty: Bolton in Moscow amid missile tensions
The US is pulling out of a Cold War missile treaty as its top security adviser visits Moscow.
Nnamdi Kanu: Nigerian separatist leader resurfaces in Israel
Biafran leader Nnamdi Kanu had not been seen since soldiers stormed his home more than a year ago.
Ryanair profits hit by strikes and higher fuel costs
Higher fuel costs also contributed to a 7% decline in half-year profits.
Joachim Ronneberg: Norwegian who thwarted Nazi nuclear plan dies
Norway's wartime hero Joachim Ronneberg led a daring raid to stop Hitler's plan for an atomic bomb.
Why some sexual abuse survivors shunned Australia's apology
The apology to tens of thousands of sexual abuse survivors left many feeling conflicted.
Amritsar train crash: India searches for blame after crowd mowed down
Hundreds of festival-goers stood on a track unaware a train was heading for them them at full speed.
Shanghai Composite: surges on hopes of market support
The jump comes after Chinese officials moved to boost investor confidence as growth slows.
Chris Hemsworth picks up US hitchhiker in Australia
Musician Scott Hildebrand got a helicopter lift in Australia with the superhero film star.
Thousands of caravan migrants reach Mexico
Despite initial efforts from Mexico to block them at the border with Guatemala, most have entered illegally by boat.
'Super-sized' mice threaten seabird colonies with extinction
Overgrown mice are killing millions of chicks on the remote Gough Island in the South Atlantic.
Laurel and Hardy for a new generation
Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly play the comedy duo in Stan & Ollie.
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Your Monday briefing on the most important stories coming up over the next seven days.
Who will help rebuild the city of Raqqa?
A year after its recapture from Islamic State forces, the Syrian city remains largely ruined.
Kenyan crypto-currency pioneer: 'I make my money from Bitcoin and tasty roast meat'
The rural eatery where you can buy a traditional favourite with the most modern of currencies.
The £1.3bn finance firm that was conceived in a pub
After Samir Desai told two friends his idea for a business over a few pints, the three of them went on to establish lending firm Funding Circle.
Australia sexual abuse: National apology delivered to victims
The national apology is for tens of thousands of children who were sexually abused over decades.
Clemson University: Floor collapse injures 30 in South Carolina
Dramatic footage showed a large sanction of the floor giveaway during a party in South Carolina.
Dark disappearances: How Saudi critics keep going missing
In the wake of Jamal Khashoggi's death, BBC Arabic looks at how Saudi Arabia has dealt with its citizens who criticise it from abroad.
Midterms: Is Russia still meddling in US politics?
Suzanne Kianpour investigates claims that Russia is meddling in the run up to the US midterms.
Turkey to Reveal Details of Probe into Khashoggi’s Killing
In a sign of growing pressure on Saudi Arabia, Turkey said it will announce details of its investigation into the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Tuesday and U.S. congressional leaders said the Gulf kingdom — in particular, its crown prince — should face severe consequences for the death of the writer in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Jamal Khashoggi death: Saudi Arabia say journalist was murdered
The foreign minister blames rogue agents as pressure mounts over the death of Jamal Khashoggi.
Indianapolis zoo lioness kills father of her three cubs
Lioness Zuri attacked the father of her cubs, Nyack, who had lived with her for eight years.
Yosemite: Photographer searches for Taft Point proposal couple
Freelance photographer Matthew Dippel is hunting for the pair who he caught on camera earlier this month.
French teen charged for pointing fake gun at teacher
The 15-year-old student said it was "a joke", adding that he was not aware he was being filmed.
Migrant caravan on the move from Mexico-Guatemala border
Thousands of migrants en route to the US have now crossed into Mexico illegally from Guatemala.
US tourists die as Costa Rica rafts capsize
Four US tourists die and a local tourist is missing after a rafting accident on a swollen river.
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Jordan seeks to end Israel land lease
Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he will try to extend the lease on two border areas.
NBA: Lebron James' LA Lakers home debut is marred by a fight and ends in defeat
Three-time NBA champion LeBron James had to break up a melee as the LA Lakers lost on his home debut at Staples Center.
'Headless chicken sea monster' filmed swimming off East Antarctica
A deep-sea swimming sea cucumber has been filmed in the Southern Ocean off East Antarctica for the first time.
Legendary mountain team's 1921 Everest album
Newly digitised pictures shine light on the first British reconnaissance trip to Everest, in 1921.
Birth of a New Ukrainian Church Brings Fears of Violence
Recent incidents underline the tensions in Ukraine as it prepares to establish a full-fledged Orthodox church of its own. The planned religious rupture from the Russian Orthodox Church is a potent — possibly explosive — mix of politics, religious faith, and national identity.
Taiwan train derailment in Yilan County kills at least 17
More than 100 others are injured, authorities say, amid reports some people are still trapped.
Jamal Khashoggi death: Saudis' explanation challenged
The UK, US and others demand Saudi Arabia explain further the fate of Jamal Khashoggi.
Giant cave hall discovered down sinkhole in Guangxi, China
Climbers found the 6.7-million-cubic-metre cave at the bottom of a massive sinkhole in China.
Russia nuclear treaty: US warned over threat to scrap deal
Russia threatens retaliation over President Trump's plan to scrap a landmark 1987 nuclear deal.
Top Macau official Zheng Xiaosong dead after fall from building
Beijing said Zheng Xiaosong had been suffering from depression, implying he had killed himself.
