Russia police crisis: Burned out, disappointed and demoralised

Russia's police force is in crisis, with officers are quitting to become taxi-drivers and couriers.

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Reverse migration: Why I'm moving from France to Algeria

Journalist Maher Mezahi writes that despite his immigrant father's cynicism, he fell in love with Algeria.

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World Cup 2023: Can India shed the chokers tag in big cricket tournaments?

Since 2013, India started favourites, only to flop in the knock-out stage or finals of ICC tournaments.

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Yury Garavsky: Swiss trial acquits man who admitted abducting Belarus politicians

A Belarusian is released despite giving a detailed account of disappearing opposition members.

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Slovakia elections: Liberals win against pro-Moscow party - exit polls

There were fears that victory for populist Robert Fico would end military support for Ukraine.

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It's bears versus robot wolves in ageing Japan

As bear attacks rise in Japan's sparsely populated villages, robot wolves have become a solution.

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Six dead and 15 trapped in Zimbabwe gold mine collapse

Rescue efforts are under way to reach those who became trapped when a shaft at a gold mine collapsed.

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Man charged with leaking Donald Trump tax returns

He is also accused of stealing tax return details of "thousands" of the US's "wealthiest individuals".

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Week in pictures: 23-29 September 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

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US urges Serbia to withdraw troops from Kosovo border as tensions rise

In response to the "current situation", the UK sends troops to join Nato peacekeepers Kfor in Kosovo.

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Cricket World Cup 2023: India's highs and lows in World Cup cricket

The country had some magical moments but also many heartbreaks in World Cup cricket in over 48 years.

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Evergrande: The rise and fall of the property giant's billionaire founder

Hui Ka Yan, the founder of a crisis-hit Chinese property giant, is under police surveillance.

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US offers $5m reward for information on Ecuador election assassination

The US wants to find those behind the killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio last month.

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Magpie swooping: How polarising bird terrorises suburban Australia

Each spring, magpies swoop on countless unsuspecting Australians while defending their nests.

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Africa's week in pictures: 22-28 September 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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Danushka Gunathilaka: Sri Lankan cricketer found not guilty of rape

Batter Danushka Gunathilaka was accused of assaulting a Sydney woman at her home after a Tinder date.

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BBC helps to free suspected migrants stuck in refrigerated lorry in France

A woman spoke to us from inside the refrigerated truck in France, saying they were struggling to breathe.

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Judge Tanya Chutkan rejects Trump's demand to oust her from DC trial

Judge Tanya Chutkan is overseeing the 2020 federal elections case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.

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Evergrande: China property giant suspends shares amid reports of detained leaders

The stricken Chinese property giant suspends trading as reports emerge of its chairman being taken.

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Second Republican debate: Trump rivals attack absent frontrunner

Ron DeSantis, polling a distant second in the 2024 race, condemned Mr Trump as "missing in action".

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Vietnam climate activist on trial for tax evasion

Human rights group say there is a worrying trend of activists being arrested on tax evasion charges.

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The German group buying ticket dodgers out of prison

A Nazi-era law in Germany jails those who can't pay public transport fares. Arne buys their freedom.

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Taking off the hijab: 'My dream was to wear what I wanted'

Three Muslim women share their stories of removing their hijabs, despite facing fierce opposition.

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Climate change: Six young people take 32 countries to court

They claim governments' slow action on climate change violates their human rights.

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Air India Flight 182: India-Canada row brings 1985 bombing back in news

In 1985, an Air India flight exploded mid-air, killing all 329 people on board - only one man was convicted.

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Iraq fire: At least 100 killed in blaze at wedding party in Nineveh

The bride and the groom are thought to be among the victims of the blaze, local media reports.

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Maldives: The presidential poll with India and China on the ballot

The Maldives presidential election will also decide who gets the advantage in the strategically located islands.

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Mexico: Bear gatecrashes picnic leaving onlookers frozen

The animal interrupts lunch, devouring enchiladas and tacos at Chipinque Ecological Park.

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Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom to square off in November debate

The "red v blue state" debate between the governors of Florida and California will be in November.

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Third arrest made in New York fentanyl nursery child death

Toddler Nicholas Dominici died earlier this month after being exposed to fentanyl at his nursery.

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US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms.

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Trudeau calls praise for Nazi-linked veteran 'deeply embarrassing'

A man who fought for the Waffen-SS was applauded in parliament during a visit by Ukraine's leader.

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Passengers left upside down as ride malfunctions in Canada

The park's maintenance team brought the passengers safely to the ground after 30 minutes.

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Canada row over parliament praise for Ukrainian Nazi war veteran

The speaker of Canada's House of Commons apologises for honouring a man who served in a Nazi unit.

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Hollywood writers in deal to end US studio strike

Screenwriters hail an "exceptional" tentative deal to end a strike that has halted film and TV production.

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Electric car rules could cost carmakers billions

New Brexit trade rules could push up the price of electric cars, manufacturers warn.

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Kosovo and Serbia row over monastery gun battle

A Kosovan policeman and three ethnic Serb gunmen are dead after a siege of a monastery in Kosovo.

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Ukraine war: Training to clear the world's most heavily mined country

How British military bomb disposal teams are helping Ukrainian engineers clear Russian minefields.

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Osiris-Rex: Nasa awaits fiery return of asteroid Bennu samples

A capsule carrying rocky debris from asteroid Bennu is about to streak through the sky above Utah.

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French rapper MHD gets 12 years in jail for murder

MHD, a pioneer of "Afro trap" music, was tried for the gang murder of a young man in Paris in 2018.

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Trudeau facing cold reality after lonely week on world stage

As tensions with India rise, Canada is calling its friends - but they're not answering.

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The Archies: Why an American comic book evokes nostalgia in Indians

Archie Comic fans explain why the comic was so popular in the 1990s and whether it can be reinvented.

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Rare 'Dumbo' octopus filmed on deep sea live stream

The octopus with ear-like fins resembling the Disney character was filmed at a depth of more than 1,000 metres.

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TikTok frenzies 'putting police and schools under strain'

The warning comes after a BBC investigation into disruption driven by the social media platform's algorithms.

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Picasso’s twisted beauty – and the ‘trail of female carnage’ he left behind

Fifty years after his death, the artist's attitudes to women are highly problematic, but can we cancel him?

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Panic in Nagorno-Karabakh but Azerbaijan rejects fears of ethnic cleansing

Thousands of ethnic Armenians fear for their safety despite Azerbaijan's promises.

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Long Covid: MRI scans reveal new clues to symptoms

Further evidence emerges that a serious infection can leave some major organs with long-term damage.

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Sisters haunted by trauma of Morocco earthquake

Two sisters tell the BBC how the earthquake in Morocco has left them traumatised and anxious.

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‘The state says our kids don’t exist’ - how LGBT life is changing in Italy

Italy is removing children from registers and stopping surrogacy abroad in new rules affecting same-sex couples.

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Bob Menendez steps down as US Senate foreign relations chairman after indictment

Top Democrats turn on Robert Menendez amid allegations of gold bars and jackets stuffed with cash.

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Ukraine war: Moment missile hits Russia's Black Sea fleet HQ

Video verified by the BBC shows a Ukrainian missile hitting Russia's Black Sea fleet HQ in Crimea.

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Do China's recent military purges spell trouble for Xi Jinping?

Military officials are disappearing - is this a sign of instability or Xi Jinping's strength?

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Brazil's Supreme Court rules in favour of indigenous rights

Brazil's Supreme Court rejects efforts to restrict indigenous peoples' rights to reservations on ancestral lands.

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Tourists caught in India-Canada visa row

Many Indian nationals will be able to go home but the visa suspension will be disruptive for tourists.

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A shadow of 'Ukraine fatigue' hangs over Polish politics

With an election looming, politicians are grappling with how to support Ukraine and prioritise national interests.

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US Senate manoeuvres around Tommy Tuberville's abortion objections

The senator, who began holding up military appointments in February, argues that Democrats have caved.

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Kenya's Westgate shopping mall siege: How a survivor has healed

Shamim Allu used to walk on crutches after militants shot her at a Kenyan shopping mall a decade ago.

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Tamil Nadu: The Indian men who photographed dead bodies

Two photographers from Tamil Nadu recall what it was like taking pictures of the dead for a living.

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Poland to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine over grain row

It comes as tensions rapidly escalate between the two countries - historically close allies.

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Inside Tiktok's real-life frenzies - from riots to false murder accusations

Former staff and users tell the BBC the app's algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life behaviour.

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Forget LA – it’s British film studios that are in demand

The film and high-end TV industry in the UK is seeing a frenzy of activity.

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New footage shows historic World War II shipwrecks in the Pacific

An underwater mission spotted never-seen remnants from three ships from the Battle of Midway.

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Hunter Biden to plead not guilty to gun charges

A lawyer says the US president's son wants to appear in court remotely, but prosecutors are opposed.

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Seal pups trapped in fishing nets cut free by beachgoers

This is the moment two baby seals tangled up in fishing nets are rescued on a South African beach.

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Spain players reiterate strike stance after national team call up

Spain players have reiterated that they are boycotting the national team despite being called up to the women's national team.

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Japan population: One in 10 people aged 80 or older for first time

The world's oldest country has long struggled with how to provide for its ageing population.

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Chandrayaan-3: How important are India's Moon mission findings?

A former Nasa scientist decodes the significance of the discoveries made by the lunar lander and rover.

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US military asks for public's help to find F-35 fighter jet

Officials are unable to locate the F-35 jet after its pilot safely ejected from it in South Carolina.

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Australian man fined for taking pet snake surfing

Wildlife officers say the man endangered Shiva the snake and breached his permit to keep her.

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Ex-officer who put handcuffed woman in car hit by train avoids jail

Jordan Steinke will serve 30 months on probation following the 2022 incident.

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New tax divides India's booming computer games sector

The Indian government's forthcoming tax on the industry doesn't apply to all types of games.

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Libya: Greek rescuers among those killed in road collision

Members of a Libyan family also died in the crash and several other people were seriously injured.

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War in Ukraine: Is the counter-offensive making progress?

Ukraine's generals say they have broken through Russia's first line of defence in the south.

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Brexit: Labour will seek re-write of deal, Starmer says

The agreement is due for review in 2025, which the Labour leader says is a key moment to reset relations.

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Hundreds of Eritrean opposition supporters arrested in Stuttgart

There have been a series of clashes between Eritrean regime supporters and opposition supporters abroad.

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Lampedusa: Ursula von der Leyen and Giorgia Meloni visit island after migrant boat fears

More than 8,000 migrants have arrived on the Italian island over the past three days.

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Brazil: 14 killed after plane crashes in Amazon

Officials say it appears the aircraft tried to land in bad weather but ran out of runway.

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First grain ships arrive in Ukraine using new route

Officials say the vessels will deliver 200,000 tonnes of wheat to world markets.

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Sudan conflict: Risking lives to bury the dead in Omdurman

Zeinab Mohamed Salih writes about how dangerous it was to bury her grandmother in war-hit Sudan.

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What anger over top influencer says about China today

Li Jiaqi's comments struck a raw nerve as China's youth struggle to find jobs in a sputtering economy.

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Tube Girl: Who is she and why is she dancing on trains

Sabrina Bahsoon - aka Tube Girl - talks about becoming TikTok's dancing queen and inspiring others.

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Buthelezi funeral: South Africans mull legacy of divisive Zulu leader

Mangosuthu Buthelezi has been granted a state funeral but the debate over his legacy reopens wounds.

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Poland: Government under pressure over escalating cash for visa scandal

Media reports say migrants paid up to $5,000 (£4,000) each to speed up work visa applications.

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Week in pictures: 9-15 September 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

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Moment police officer dragged away by escaping car

Dashcam footage shows a Massachusetts police officer clinging on to a car after it suddenly drives away.

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Watch: US CCTV shows airport staff allegedly stealing from bags

Surveillance footage shows two officers at Miami International Airport allegedly taking cash from bags.

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Wilderness author on phone call that stopped her quitting

Bev Jones' book has been turned into a drama starring Jenna Coleman, with music from Taylor Swift.

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Quest to bring priest charged with torture in Argentina to justice

Father Franco Reverberi is wanted in Argentina on charges of murder and torture under military rule.

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Ukraine's Zelensky expected to meet Biden during US trip

The visit comes as US lawmakers debate sending another $24bn (£19bn) to Ukraine.

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'Overwhelming consensus' on AI regulation - Musk

Tech heavyweights gathered in Washington DC to discuss the regulation of artificial intelligence.

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Gabon coup leader Gen Ngeuma hailed as a Moses-like figure

Gen Ngeuma has raised the expectations of many people after toppling President Ali Bongo.

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Families of Syria's disappeared duped by fraudsters

Syrians trying to find information about "missing" prisoners, are finding themselves paying thousands to fraudsters.

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Sudan conflict: Looting spree in Khartoum as homeowners flee

Homes and businesses have been ransacked as law and order breaks down in Sudan's capital.

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Why the FBI is still searching for hundreds of Capitol rioters

The FBI says they are searching for more than 300 people - most of whom they say remain unidentified.

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Seattle officer recorded joking about woman killed by a police car

Video appears to show a Seattle police officer laughing about an Indian student killed by a patrol car.

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Isa Balado: Anger in Spain after man appears to grope reporter live on air

Isa Balado was broadcasting live on air when the man walked up and appeared to touch her.

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Ex-Secret Service agent reveals new JFK assassination detail

Ex-Secret Service agent Paul Landis reveals a new detail some say upends the "single bullet theory".

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The app teaching Somalis to read and write

The technology means that learning is taken out of school to where many Somalilanders live and work.

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Olivia Rodrigo interview: 'God, what a crazy trajectory'

As her second album heads for number one, the star discusses the pressure of overnight fame.

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Who's next? The risk of living next door to Putin

The Ukraine war has put Russia's nervous neighbours on high alert, reports Europe editor Katya Adler.

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Google monopoly trial: Is the US losing the fight against Big Tech?

A landmark trial against Google will be a key test of whether the US can rein in the industry.

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Morocco earthquake: 'We need help from whomever will give it'

Desperate residents of a remote Moroccan village plead for outside help after the devastation of the quake.

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Nuzo Onoh - the Queen of African horror who is terrified of ghosts

British-Nigerian horror writer Nuzo Ono tells the BBC that she sleeps with a "bright light on".

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Trump asks judge in federal elections case to step aside

In a legal filing, Mr Trump says past comments by the judge in court are "disqualifying".

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Hawaii: Video shows progression of Kilauea volcano's eruption

One of the world's most active volcanoes has erupted again on Hawaii's Big Island.

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G20 summit: Biden says raised human rights in India with Modi

The US president spoke at a press conference in Hanoi about his visit to India for the G20 summit.

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Morocco: Watch moment wedding is interrupted by powerful earthquake

Friday's earthquake, the country's deadliest in 60 years, killed more than 2,000 people.

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Srebrenica: A Serbian scientist's long quest to name the dead

A forensic anthropologist tries to put names to the last 1,000 unidentified dead of a Bosnian War genocide.

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Guyana scrambles to make the most of oil wealth

Guyana's president says the country has to hurry if it wants to maximise its recent discoveries.

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US and Vietnam get a friendship upgrade

The US and Vietnam are becoming better friends - and that's a troubling prospect for China.

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How India overcame bitter G20 divisions over Ukraine

Consensus seemed far away, but India managed to bring together nations with starkly divergent views.

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Morocco's national football team give blood after quake

The team's upcoming match against Liberia on Morocco's coastline was cancelled as a result of the earthquake.

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Morocco: BBC reporter at the scene of famous mosque collapsed by quake

The BBC's Anna Holligan shows what's left at the site of the Jemaa el- Fnaa mosque.

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30 fighting days left for Ukraine’s offensive - US army chief

Gen Mark Milley tells Laura Kuenssberg the autumn weather will make Ukraine's manoeuvres much harder.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv foils big Russian drone attack, officials say

Ukraine's capital is showered in debris from intercepted Russian drones, city officials say.

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Ruby Franke and 8 passengers: The rise and fall of a parenting influencer

A woman who shot to fame giving parenting advice has been charged with six counts of child abuse

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Johannesburg fire: Inside a 'hijacked' South African building

A resident describes her life inside one of South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings.

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The 14th Amendment plan to disqualify Trump, explained

The Constitution bars those "engaged in insurrection" from office. But could that apply to Mr Trump?

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The Nigerians learning to speak with British accents

For some Nigerians, the English language is not perfect unless spoken with a British accent.

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What is the G20 and why does the Delhi summit matter?

India wants the G20 Delhi summit to focus on the environment, but there may be rows about Ukraine.

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Scott McAfee: the young judge on Trump's Georgia case

A 34-year-old scuba diver and cellist, Judge McAfee has soared through Atlanta's conservative legal ranks.

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Kim Jong Un reveals 'nuclear attack submarine'

North Korea has not yet demonstrated that the submarine is actually operational.

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Africa's week in pictures: 1-7 September

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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Hurricane Lee may become first category five storm of Atlantic season

The storm has rapidly gained strength in the Caribbean from category one status earlier on Thursday.

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Ukraine war: Curfews and closures mark a Friday night in Kyiv

Last orders at 10pm, a midnight curfew, and Russian air raids. How does a night out work in a war?

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Has Australia cleaned up its act on climate?

Elected last year, PM Anthony Albanese vowed to haul his laggard nation from the "naughty corner".

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Mali: At least 49 civilians reported dead in attack on river boat

National mourning is declared after jihadist attacks reportedly kill 49 civilians and 15 soldiers.

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Why Vancouver is letting go of green lawns

The Canadian city is choosing sustainability over aesthetics as it deals with a severe drought.

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Thousands of Canadian wildfire evacuees allowed home

Yellowknife's mayor cautioned returning residents that the city "will look a little bit different".

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Biden cancels Trump drilling leases in Alaska's largest wildlife refuge

But Mr Biden has not reversed his recent approval of an $8bn drilling project in the same region.

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Slums hidden as India puts on its best face for G20

Delhi is pulling out all the stops to dazzle world leaders as they prepare to gather this weekend.

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Danelo Cavalcante: Security lapse let killer 'crab walk' out of US prison

Danel Cavalcante used the same escape route taken by another inmate who fled earlier this year.

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The million-dollar hustle changing US sport - how college football athletes are cashing in

American student athletes, who previously only received compensation from universities in the form of scholarships, can now earn money for endorsement deals. It is changing campus bank balances and the shape of stateside sport.

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Ukraine war: Cyber-teams fight a high-tech war on front lines

In 18 months of war, Ukraine has learnt new ways to integrate technology into the modern battlefield.

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Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio jailed for 22 years for Capitol riot

An emotional Enrique Tarrio, 39, tells the court he is "ashamed" of his role in the US Capitol riot.

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Deadly cyclone in southern Brazil kills at least 21 people

The governor of Rio Grande do Sul, Eduardo Leite, said it was the state's worst ever weather disaster.

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Wagner to be declared terrorist organisation by UK

It will become illegal to be a member of or support the Russian mercenary group.

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Sand dredging devastating ocean floor, UN warns

Around six billion tonnes of sand is dredged from the world's oceans every year, a new report says.

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Ukraine's Olena Zelenska tells of war's impact on family life

In a highly personal interview, the first lady says she needs "my husband, not a historical figure, by my side".

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Happiness bottled: Meet indie-pop supergroup Fizz

Frustrated by the music industry, four solo singers made an album together in secret in two weeks.

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Wegovy: Weight-loss drug firm becomes Europe's most valuable

Shares rose after the Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk launched the popular drug in the UK.

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Alan Joyce: Qantas boss exits early amid mounting scandals

The airline has been criticised for its prices and customer service, and is facing several lawsuits.

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Venice: Scuffles occur outside Woody Allen film premiere

The protesters chanted "no rape culture" as they attempted to get on to the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival.

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‘Wrong number’ couple fight India deportation

Pakistani Gulzar Khan and his wife want to stay together after he married her illegally in India.

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Australia rescues sick researcher from Antarctica

The mission required a medical retrieval team, a massive icebreaker ship and two helicopters.

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Typhoon Haikui: Dozens injured after storm sweeps Taiwan

Haikui was the first big storm to directly hit the island in four years, lashing the south-east.

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Biden disappointed Xi will not attend G20 summit

The two leaders last met on the side-lines of last year's summit in Bali, Indonesia.

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South Africa says inquiry finds no evidence of arms shipment to Russia

A national inquiry rejects US claims a Russian cargo ship was uploaded with South African weapons.

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Jammu: Long wait for justice after India cough syrup deaths

In 2020, 12 children in India's Jammu region died, allegedly after drinking a contaminated cough syrup.

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Minnesota jail in lockdown as 100 inmates refuse to return to cells

Prisoners are reportedly protesting conditions at the facility amid hot conditions.

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Biden pledges Florida support in wake of storm damage

But politics overshadowed his visit to Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis snubbed Mr Biden's visit.

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Are US politicians too old? Voters weigh in

A recent health scare for Mitch McConnell has raised concerns about the age of America's politicians.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'recycled'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Former top US diplomat Bill Richardson dies aged 75

The former US envoy to the UN won praise for his work freeing detained Americans around the world.

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Trump co-defendant Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty in Georgia case

Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump's ex-lawyer, has waived his right to appear at an upcoming Georgia hearing.

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UK scientists tackle periods in polar research

How young polar researchers in the UK are tackling the taboo subject of menstruation.

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Ukraine war: Putin influencers profiting from war propaganda

Russia's military bloggers are reaping the rewards of a growing advertising market on Telegram.

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Tharman Shanmugaratnam: Singapore picks a president who could've been much more

Voters chose Tharman Shanmugaratnam for a ceremonial role but many felt it was a waste of potential.

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