New Year celebrations: How the world brought in 2023
As the world turns more and more countries greet 2023. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8g…
As the world turns more and more countries greet 2023. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8g…
The head of the Catholic Church pays his respects to his predecessor Benedict, who resigned from…
The vote has been hailed a victory by Palestinians and described as "despicable" by Is…
Pyongyang has fired more missiles this year than ever before as it focuses on weapons developmen…
From a confusing news debate to a nude photoshoot, there was plenty to keep Indian social media …
As Covid surges in China, the WHO meets Chinese officials and calls for more real-time data. f…
Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on a deal that runs until 2025. from BBC N…
The controversial influencer is detained in an investigation into rape and human trafficking. …
The festival is extremely popular with African Americans who like to see in the New Year in Afri…
Pele was a footballing legend the world over, but for people in Brazil he was so much more. fr…
Venugopal Dhoot was arrested earlier this week in a case of fraud, which he denies. from BBC N…
When people were stranded in the storm, the local shop became a refuge. from BBC News - World …
The life of the man regarded by many as the finest ever player of the "beautiful game"…
For the first time in modern history a living Pope will help bury a dead Pope. from BBC News -…
The latest allegation comes weeks after The Gambia blamed Indian syrups for child deaths. from…
Campaigners in Brazil say society must adapt to accommodate overweight and obese people. from …
Kyrylo Budanov says neither side can make significant advances, and eyes advanced Western weapon…
Four countries begin a process to hold Iran legally accountable for the 2020 downing of flight P…
Bangladesh's PM says the metro will reduce traffic in the city with a population of 22 milli…
Barry Croft Jr has been given a 19-year sentence for his role in a plot to kidnap Gov Gretchen W…
A surge in Covid-19 cases in China creates a sense of fear among Indians about a fourth wave. …
The Philippines is grappling with food insecurity amid natural disasters and global price rises.…
The cost of living crisis has hit people on low wages hard - here's what some have given up …
Adama Diémé was motivated after seeing once-verdant villages in Senegal without a single tree. …
The Supreme Court extends legislation preventing undocumented migrants crossing the border from …
PM Pedro Sánchez backs aid for households amid an energy crisis prompted by Russia's war in …
The man was allegedly attacked after protesting against a video of his teenage daughter being po…
Life-sized sex dolls resembling minors are still prohibited, officials say. from BBC News - Wo…
How one town is tackling anti-social behaviour by rewarding sober party-goers with free drinks. …
The body of a woman is found two days after a bus falls from a bridge into a river in the Galici…
The wife and daughter of Ali Daei, who has backed protesters, are taken off a flight out of Iran…
A landmine kills at least 10 passengers as the West African country battles a jihadist insurgenc…
Nika survived the Russian assault on Kharkiv earlier this year, and is now settled in the UK. …
Nearly 60 hungry and weak men are found in Aceh province after their boat drifts ashore. from …
Locals on Union Island are trained to ensure a diminutive reptile does not get wiped out by poac…
Transport chaos and power cuts wreak havoc as much of North America shivers in blizzard conditio…
Strong winds and freezing temperatures cause power cuts and travel chaos across North America. …
Helicopters and rescue teams with dogs are searching for survivors at a ski resort in western Au…
Few parts of North America have been spared from a deadly winter storm. from BBC News - World …
It is not yet known what caused the crash involving an intercity coach on Christmas Eve. from …
A UK charity runs the only shelter for poorly treated and abandoned donkeys in the West Bank. …
At least 19 deaths are linked to a massive winter storm that continues to pummel the US and Cana…
His comments at Christmas Eve Mass in the Vatican follow previous comments about the war in Ukra…
Women in Afghanistan are protesting against the Taliban's ban on female students attending u…
Narges Mohammadi writes to the BBC with fellow inmates' accounts of physical and sexual abus…
Video of Lesya and Valeriy's military checkpoint wedding went viral in March 2022. from BB…
Another six people are injured after the blaze in an unregistered property in the Siberian city …
Climate change is said to be a key factor in a 27% decline in the population over the past five …
Lanez faces more than 20 years in jail for wounding the Grammy award-winning rapper in 2020. f…
The crew members may have to return to Earth early after their capsule started leaking. from B…
Provisions on everything from TikTok to lobster fishing are in the 4,155-page legislation. fro…
Chinese comedian He Huang went viral with a performance in Sydney, prompting a heated response. …
The rock band's keyboardist played their hit Don't Stop Believin' at Donald Trump…
Prosecutors have accused Sam Bankman-Fried of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US hi…
The man, named only as Carsten L, is arrested in Berlin in a possible case of treason. from BB…
Fed up with lockdowns and Xi's policies, some Chinese citizens are taking a perilous journey…
On his first overseas trip since the Russian invasion began, President Volodymyr Zelensky thanks…
The Ukrainian president takes his first foreign trip since Russia invaded his country in Februar…
China's figures say no-one died of Covid on Wednesday - but there is scepticism about the da…
Benjamin Netanyahu is backed by an anti-LGBT party and one whose leader was convicted of racism.…
Millions of people had attended a victory parade in the streets of the capital. from BBC News …
Sub-zero temperatures and blizzard conditions could unleash travel chaos across the US and Canad…
Millions of Americans are under winter storm watches, as travel chaos threatens the holiday seas…
The PM insists he won’t back down against striking workers, as nurses demand a 19% pay rise. f…
The Ukrainian leader is due to address a joint session of the US Congress, according to US media…
Argentina has had an army of supporters in the South Asian country since the days of Maradona. …
We look at the runner and riders to take over as the social media firm's chief executive. …
Rejecting deliveries to the doorstep, some drone makers are betting on bigger pilot-free aircraf…
Migrants from South America face a difficult and dangerous journey to the USA. But a record numb…
The 6 January committee says there's enough evidence to prosecute the former president on fo…
The French national team are met by thousands in Paris after losing to Argentina on Sunday. fr…
The committee airs critical testimony by a Trump loyalist and criticises his daughter, Ivanka Tr…
Current post-Brexit arrangements to ensure the continued availability are to be extended. from…
Lionel Messi is named BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year after inspiring …
The Netherlands government is expected to apologise for slavery with a speech by the prime minis…
In Germany, the Regensburg cathedral school has founded a separate girls choir. from BBC News …
The move affects content from Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon among other social media sites. …
The party has only just started in Buenos Aires, but in Paris the crowds have already gone home.…
The amount of time without sea-ice is becoming too long for the bears to survive, experts say. …
Lionel Messi leads Argentina to World Cup glory, beating France on penalties in one of the most …
Demonstrators have prevented travellers crossing a border between Peru and Bolivia, after protes…
As rebels step up attacks, the government has responded with air strikes in the Oromia region. …
Supporters in Buenos Aires and Paris are preparing for an historic World Cup final clash. from…
A Kyiv metro station and bomb shelter is transformed into a TV studio for the selection programm…
Scientists say a rare reef habitat near the mouth of the Amazon is at risk from oil exploration.…
Taraneh Alidoosti is accused of "spreading falsehoods" about the protest movement grip…
The justice department ends decades-old guidelines that saw black Americans disproportionately i…
President Cyril Ramaphosa is disrupted during the opening speech of the ANC party conference. …
Four Syrian teenagers living in the Zaatari refugee camp were invited to join a Brazilian footba…
Police say the boy was saved after local man threw stones at the animal to warn it off. from B…
Central and southern parts of the country have seen over 7,000 hectares destroyed by forest fire…
Tanitoluwa Adewumi rose to national stardom after winning a major tournament at eight years old.…
Video shows gushing water and submerged platforms as Storm EfraÃn shuts forces several stations.…
The government seeks a court order to stop the building of the barrier and to remove the contain…
She was initially sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, prompting an international outcry.…
The music student is charged with threatening the girl for posting fliers urging more freedom in…
The crypto investor was let go in a deal that saw 64 Ukrainian troops released, according to off…
Sombath Somphone was stopped by police 10 years ago - his wife still doesn't know what happe…
Twitter owner Elon Musk had previously said he would not take the step as he values free speech.…
The arrests follow a year-long investigation into an alleged bribery affair involving Qatar. f…
Mayor Klitschko reports blasts in a central district of Ukraine's capital and air defences a…
The case also seeks changes to Facebook’s algorithm, which it alleges fuels hate and violence …
Revelations about Twitter's content moderation decisions have raised questions about politic…
In the Kurdistan region, women who feel trapped in abusive households often see suicide by self-…
The Indian army says a small number of soldiers fought on Friday but both sides disengaged quick…
The man from Tamil Nadu was six months old when his father died 55 years ago. from BBC News - …
The Vatican has never allowed women to be ordained as priests, but there's a growing movemen…
A small number of people, who see parallels with their island's situation, have travelled to…
FTX filed for bankruptcy last month, leaving many unable to withdraw their funds from the crypto…
No reason is given, but there is growing unease among Russians over President Putin's invasi…
Critics say Gov Doug Ducey's shipping crate barrier unlawfully cuts through tribal and feder…
Watchdogs say it could be one of the biggest corruption scandals in European Parliament history.…
Russian troops have reportedly been locked up for refusing to fight in the invasion of Ukraine. …
Guatemala's Fuego forces authorities to close the country's largest airport and a major …
They may sing and dance like other musicians but they are made with artificial intelligence. f…
Andahuaylas airport is forced to shut as protests continue over the impeachment of President Cas…
Lee Sang-min has been facing mounting pressure following the Halloween crush that killed 156 peo…
Russian drone attacks leave 1.5 million Ukrainians without power and Kyiv bombards occupied Meli…
The Lascar volcano, in the north, sends a plume of volcanic ash and hot gases 6,000m into the sk…
The event was set up to replace an annual lion hunt due to waning numbers of the animal in Kenya…
West Side Story icon Rita Moreno says discrimination left her with an unfair share of rubbish fi…
The marvellous Moroccans have lit up this World Cup - and their fans got reward by witnessing th…
Supporters cheer as the North African side beats Portugal, defying expectations. from BBC News…
The former FTX boss says he would give anything to start a new business and repay crypto investo…
Maids in Qatar often work long hours without a day off, despite changes to employment law. fro…
Brazil had danced into the quarter-finals of the World Cup but their dreams of a showpiece jig i…
J Alexander Kueng is already serving time for a federal sentence for violating Mr Floyd's ci…
King Charles III and the Queen Consort visited Wrexham to mark its new city status. from BBC N…
It is deploying two more vessels to deal with the growing number of migrants trying to reach the…
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World …
Jimmy and Tommy Lindesay are covering the equivalent of a marathon every day for six months. f…
After being freed from Russian and US prisons, Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout crossed in Abu Dh…
EU ministers vote to admit Croatia to the Schengen zone, but Romania and Bulgaria must wait. f…
The US and Russia were willing to talk despite worsening relations - but there were limits to th…
Sarah Chan has overcome racism and violence to become the first woman to manage African scouting…
Pedro Castillo is impeached and replaced by Dina Boluarte hours after he attempted to dissolve p…
Second-in-command Sunny Balwani receives a heavier sentence than the start-up's founder Eliz…
Investigators say millions of dollars, intended to help unemployed youths, has gone missing. f…
People in Beijing see a cautious return to life after China lifts its most severe Covid restrict…
The actress spoke about her experience with pay parity, body shaming and the pressure of social …
The family of deceased Capitol officer refuses to shake hands with top Republicans at an awards …
The north African team reach the quarter-finals for the first time after beating Spain on penalt…
Two women say their ex-partners used Apple AirTags to find them. from BBC News - World https:/…
Staff have complained that testing is being rushed and is causing needless deaths, Reuters repor…
PM Justin Trudeau said he is listening to feedback from hunters who worry their guns will be ban…
The star says growing up in the public eye was hard and that she struggled with impostor syndrom…
The legendary singer surprised guests on the opening night his Broadway musical 'A Beautiful…
A woman's refusal to create wedding websites for same-sex couples has reached the Supreme Co…
The 27-year-old was blindfolded and told he was to be hanged while awaiting trial, the source sa…
Nigeria's reopening of a high-speed rail link brings back traumatic memories for hostage sur…
As 10 men finally go to trial over the 2016 Brussels attacks, the BBC speaks to victims' fam…
China has not vaccinated enough old people, making it difficult to abandon its zero-Covid policy…
Surbhi Gupta, who was laid off in the US, on the uncertainties she and other visa holders are de…
How Taiwanese phone fraud fighters are able to warn the world about the latest scams. from BBC…
Aminu Adamu Mohammed, 24, describes the experience as the ''darkest hours'' of h…
Ursula von der Leyen says the EU must act amid concerns within the bloc over US climate legislat…
Japan also issued a tsunami warning for its southernmost islands after the eruption. from BBC …
The astronauts installed new solar panels to give the International Space Station more power. …
The head of energy giant Enel says renewables are key to getting prices back to pre-Ukraine war …
Democrat Raphael Warnock will face Republican Herschel Walker after a long, and at times bitter,…
More than 57,000 people have been arrested since the president declared war on violent gang memb…
Police arrested several people who cut the artwork from the wall of a war-torn building in Hosto…
He finally got his dream job - but Anwar Ibrahim faces a divided country and a weak economy. f…
Four Palestinians were shot dead by Israeli troops during confrontations on one day this week. …
Friends from Oman who turn CO2 into rock and a UK firm making packaging from seaweed are among t…
The arrest of the elderly woman has sparked outrage in Alabama. from BBC News - World https://…
Takeoff, youngest of the rap group Migos, was killed last month outside a Houston bowling alley.…
The rapid expansion of Indian healthcare firms in Africa has not been without problems. from B…
The alleged serial killer was arrested for one murder in May. On Thursday police laid more charg…
Bruce Lehrmann denies sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins on a minister's sofa in 2019. f…
An 8-year-old US boy dressed as a King's Guard member to meet the Prince and Princess of Wal…
Remittances sent to low and middle-income countries have grown by 5% this year, says the World B…