Samoa arrests vaccination critic amid deadly measles crisis  

Samoa's deadly measles crisis is in part blamed on people spreading false information online.

what do you think? 2019-12-06 09:23:22

India woman shot for 'pausing dance' at wedding  

The woman, who suffered a jaw injury, is being treated in hospital in northern India.

what do you think? 2019-12-06 08:56:07

Hyderabad case: Police kill suspects in Indian vet's rape and murder  

Thousands of people celebrate the killings, while the woman's mother says "justice has been done".

what do you think? 2019-12-06 08:50:20

Macron pension reform: France enters second day of strikes  

Transport and services will once again be affected after 800,000 people joined protests on Thursday.

what do you think? 2019-12-06 08:13:51

Sydney Zoo: Does the world still need big zoos?  

As Sydney gets a brand new zoo, animal experts question what we really learn from visiting captive animals.

what do you think? 2019-12-06 07:50:30

R. Kelly faces bribery charge over 1994 marriage to Aaliyah  

The singer reportedly bribed an Illinois official to get a fake ID to marry teenage singer Aaliyah.

what do you think? 2019-12-06 06:57:23

'Dotage of a dotard': North Korea renews attack on Donald Trump  

It is the first time in over a year North Korea has been openly critical of the US president.

what do you think? 2019-12-06 05:11:14

Uber had 6,000 US sexual assault reports in two years  

The figures come as the ride-hailing company is under intense pressure globally over safety issues.

what do you think? 2019-12-06 04:02:41

New South Wales bushfires: Huge blazes rage near Sydney  

Firefighters filmed themselves running from the flames as they spread suddenly and rapidly.

what do you think? 2019-12-06 00:57:12

Was this the original Fyre festival?  

Today marks 50 years since the Altamont Festival, which became notorious for the wrong reasons.

what do you think? 2019-12-06 00:50:11

Bug busters: The tech behind new vaccines  

A revolution in the way vaccines are developed is raising hopes of faster protection from deadly infections.

what do you think? 2019-12-06 00:23:05

Holocaust: Angela Merkel visits Auschwitz for first time  

The German chancellor makes her first trip to the death camp where 1.1 million people were murdered.

what do you think? 2019-12-06 00:04:49

Germany-Russia murder row raises tensions for Merkel  

Germany wants progress with Russia on Ukraine and energy, but a Berlin murder has soured ties.

what do you think? 2019-12-06 00:03:42

Burkina Faso crisis: 'Soldiers killed seven members of my family'  

Djibril says soldiers in Burkina Faso targeted his family in their fight against Islamist militants.

what do you think? 2019-12-06 00:01:02

COP25 climate change conference: What are you giving up for environment?  

As the annual COP25 climate change summit continues in Madrid, we asked delegates from all over the world how they were adapting their lives for the sake of the environment.

what do you think? 2019-12-06 00:00:54

'You're a damn liar man' - Biden in heated exchange with voter  

The Democratic presidential hopeful reacts after being challenged over his son's Ukraine activities.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 23:20:19

Saudi Aramco raises $25.6bn in world's biggest share sale  

The oil giant's listing is the biggest ever, surpassing that of China's Alibaba in 2014.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 23:14:21

Australia bushfires: Footage shows firefighters fleeing flames  

The video was shared as a warning about the intensity and speed of an unfolding bushfire in the Sydney area.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 22:11:54

Six things on Canadian PM's to-do list  

Justin Trudeau promises to tackle climate change, tighten gun control and sooth regional divides.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 22:08:41

East Africa hit by weather phenomenon  

Tropical storms are expected to hit East Africa late on Thursday and Friday, in areas which have already been affected by heavy rain.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 20:41:10

Chinese residents worry about rise of facial recognition  

A study by a Beijing-based body indicates many are worried about their biometric data being hacked.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 19:50:23

Protests turn violent at France's pension strike  

On the first day of France's union strikes against pension reforms, several people have been arrested amidst clashes between police and protesters.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 19:19:01

Measles deaths 'staggering and tragic'  

Global estimates suggest 142,000 people - mostly children - died from the disease in 2018

what do you think? 2019-12-05 18:20:05

Spitfire pilots return to Goodwood after round-the-world trip  

Two pilots return back to Britain after a record 27,000-mile flight around the world in a restored Spitfire.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 18:14:12

US charges Russian nationals over Evil Corp hacking attacks  

The group allegedly stole "billions" worldwide and conducted work for a Russian intelligence agency.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 17:24:33

Ryrkaypiy: Far-north Russian village overrun by polar bears  

All public activities in Ryrkaypiy have been cancelled until the polar bears leave.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 17:16:26

Trump impeachment to go ahead - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi  

"Our democracy is what is at stake," the House Speaker says, as Mr Trump demands they act "fast".

what do you think? 2019-12-05 17:00:44

'Don't mess with me' - Pelosi rows with reporter  

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was questioned whether she "hates" President Donald Trump.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 16:32:11

Hungry North Pole explorers Horn and Ousland near end of epic trek  

The Norwegian-South African duo are tired and hungry after trekking hundreds of miles.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 15:41:14

Air New Zealand trials edible coffee cups to combat waste  

The national carrier hopes the cups will help reduce waste, but some say the airline should do more.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 13:37:47

Iran developing nuclear-capable missiles, European powers warn UN  

The UK, France and Germany say such activity is "inconsistent" with a UN Security Council resolution.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 13:31:09

Migrant children's centre in Madrid 'targeted in grenade attack'  

Spanish politicians have linked the suspected grenade attack to "hate speech" by the far-right.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 12:43:46

South Korea intelligence officers accused of raping defector from North  

The North Korean woman was forced to have two abortions while in custody, her lawyers say.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 12:16:52

German WWI wreck Scharnhorst discovered off Falklands  

Armoured cruiser SMS Scharnhorst was sunk by the British in the 1914 Battle of the Falkland Islands.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 12:02:00

Justin Timberlake says sorry to Jessica Biel for 'lapse in judgement'  

The singer says "nothing happened" after he is pictured holding hands with a co-star.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 11:11:21

India newborn found alive in shallow grave now thriving  

The baby girl was found buried alive in a clay pot in India in a critical condition in mid-October.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 09:39:21

Israel Folau: Rugby Australia denies 'backing down' with settlement  

CEO Raelene Castle defends a decision to settle with the Wallabies star sacked for homophobic remarks.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 09:32:52

Unnao: India woman set on fire on her way to rape case hearing  

The Indian woman suffered severe burns and is fighting for her life in hospital.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 07:54:35

Huawei launches new legal challenge against US ban  

The Chinese company filed the case after it was labelled as a security threat by Washington.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 07:53:03

Pearl Harbor shooting: US sailor kills workers at Hawaii navy base  

Officials say a US sailor opened fire at the historic Pearl Harbor military base in Hawaii.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 05:50:54

Naomi Wolf and Australian MP in Christmas tree row  

Naomi Wolf and Australian minister Angus Taylor feud over accounts of their time at Oxford University.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 05:36:15

Cave diver tells court Elon Musk tweets 'humiliated' him  

Vernon Unsworth tells a court that he felt "ashamed" after the Tesla founder dubbed him "pedo guy".

what do you think? 2019-12-05 03:22:58

What's behind the wave of Middle East protests?  

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen asks why people have been taking to the streets in Lebanon, Iran and Iraq.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 01:18:03

Macron pension reform: France braces for severe disruption amid strike  

Transport and schools are expected to be severely affected amid warnings of mass demonstrations.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 00:35:21

Spassky vs Fischer: How the chess battle became a theatre event  

The drama of the renown 1972 chess championship and its complex characters comes to the stage.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 00:27:25

Cambodia's bicycle firms face bumps in the road  

The Asian nation has built up a bike building industry, but human rights concerns could put the brakes on growth.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 00:23:16

Kenya pollution: How air sensors are helping people fight pollution  

Kenyan John Kieti campaigned to stop a factory belching out toxic fumes by sharing pollution data.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 00:21:55

How Camila Cabello reinvented herself  

A Cuban immigrant beset by crippling shyness and two left feet has become one of pop's biggest stars.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 00:19:58

North Korean missile and Kim Jong-un's 'Christmas gift' decision  

With no shift in sight from either side the coming weeks may be crucial for US-North Korean diplomacy.

what do you think? 2019-12-05 00:04:12

Hong Kong protests: Teenage protesters grappling with 'collective trauma'  

Psychologists warn that a new generation of Hongkongers are grappling with "collective trauma".

what do you think? 2019-12-05 00:02:49

People smuggler 'built fake Russia-Finland border posts'  

The man accused of putting up fake posts near the border with Finland is now facing a fraud charge.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 22:02:47

Five 'hot mic' moments that got leaders in trouble  

Unguarded comments have heaped embarrassment on generations of politicians around the world.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 21:43:04

Once-a-month oral contraceptive pill in tests  

Researchers say the prototype pill could ultimately offer women more contraceptive choice and control.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 19:46:27

Senegal chaining: Head teacher receives suspended sentence  

The case in Senegal proved highly controversial, with opinion split in the majority Muslim country.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 19:40:49

Colombia protests resume after talks flounder  

Trade unions and student groups take to the streets again to increase pressure on the government.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 18:17:42

US bishop resigns amid abuse cover-up accusations  

Bishop Richard J Malone of New York state's Buffalo oversaw a scandal-hit diocese.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 18:10:45

Climate change is causing birds to shrink, study says  

In the 'largest study of its kind' researchers studied 70,000 bird specimens over a 40-year period.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 17:42:40

Trump impeachment: Three law experts tell committee he should be removed  

The House Judiciary Committee prepares to write articles of impeachment after hearing expert witnesses.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 17:39:08

Jane Fonda protests against climate change  

The actress told the BBC fossil fuel companies have committed "crimes against humanity".

what do you think? 2019-12-04 17:04:26

Trump impeachment inquiry: The case for and against  

Experts are debating what the Constitution says about impeachment, in light of the inquiry into President Trump.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 16:44:26

Australia outback: Body found in search for missing woman  

The body is believed to be Claire Hockridge, according to Northern Territory Police

what do you think? 2019-12-04 15:40:06

Berlin murder: Germany expels two Russian diplomats  

The pair are told to leave months after a Georgian national was shot dead in a park.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 15:30:53

Nato summit: The rifts behind its 70th birthday bash  

Leaders of the Nato member states are in London for the alliance's 70th birthday, and things are tense.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 15:01:26

Italian vinegar makers lose battle over 'balsamic' ownership  

The producers had argued that the term was theirs to use exclusively under EU rules.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 13:43:02

BolaWrap: LA police to use 'Batman-style' device to snare suspects  

Police say the gadget can restrain people without force, amid scrutiny of law enforcement tactics.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 13:38:33

No Time To Die: First trailer for new James Bond film debuts  

No Time To Die, the 25th film in the series, will be Daniel Craig's final outing as James Bond.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 13:32:20

Kenya floods: Teenager dies trying to rescue man  

Anna Nduku gets swept into a river which is swollen as a result of recent heavy rains.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 13:15:22

Kim Jong-un: North Korean leader rides up Mount Paektu  

Journeys by the North Korean leader up Mount Paektu have been known to precede major announcements.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 12:44:59

Trump's on his best behaviour, but is everyone else?  

From a Royal moment to gossiping world leaders, not everything at Nato's UK gathering has followed script.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 12:40:21

Greta Thunberg's Atlantic crossing: 'Why I wanted to help'  

Nikki Henderson, who helped Greta Thunberg get to Madrid, reveals what happened on their 19-day journey.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 12:31:42

France anti-Semitism: Jewish graves defaced with Nazi swastikas  

President Emmanuel Macron vows to fight anti-Semitism as gravestones are daubed with swastikas.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 11:44:33

Samoa measles: Unvaccinated families told to hang red flag on door  

The Pacific nation declares a state of emergency as 60 people die of measles.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 11:01:55

How long can you survive in Australia's outback?  

Three people get lost in Australia's outback - two survive, one dies. So what is crucial for survival?

what do you think? 2019-12-04 10:19:17

Nato summit: Leaders meet at 70th anniversary amid rows  

The leaders are holding three hours of talks at a 70th anniversary summit overshadowed by rows.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 09:41:29

Tetsu Nakamura: Japanese doctor among six dead in Afghan gun attack  

The 73-year-old doctor had dedicated his life to helping those most vulnerable in Afghanistan.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 09:15:46

Elon Musk testifies in California 'pedo guy' court case  

The Tesla founder says his tweet about a British cave diver was responding to "an unprovoked attack".

what do you think? 2019-12-04 08:13:56

US House votes for sanctions on Chinese officials over Uighur treatment  

The bill accuses China of a "mass internment of a million Muslims" - and Beijing has reacted angrily.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 07:44:29

Australia outback: Body found in search for missing woman  

It is believed to be the final member of a group of three who went missing two weeks ago, police say.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 04:52:36

Israel Folau reaches settlement with Rugby Australia  

The former Wallabies star had been suing over his controversial sacking for writing anti-gay posts.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 04:17:11

'Medevac' law: Australia denies medical evacuations for refugees  

The ending of evacuations for sick refugees held offshore is a "dark day" for the nation, critics say.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 02:38:41

Peloton exercise bike ad mocked as being 'sexist' and 'dystopian'  

A Christmas ad for the exercise bike firm has been mocked on social media as being "out of touch".

what do you think? 2019-12-04 01:59:11

Trump impeachment evidence overwhelming - House report  

Donald Trump "placed his own personal" interests above those of the US, the Democrat-led report says.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 01:21:50

Dua Mangi: Slut-shamed in Pakistan for being abducted  

Dua Mangi was kidnapped and then vilified as an immodestly dressed hate figure who deserved it.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 00:49:29

Kashmir conflict: Pro-India politicians feel 'betrayed' by Modi  

Kashmir's politicians say they sacrificed everything for India, only to be repaid with betrayal.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 00:47:52

Malta's 'golden passports': Why do the super-rich want them?  

The EU has criticised the country's "golden passports" scheme that allows wealthy people to buy citizenship.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 00:47:14

Cha In-ha: Korean actor dies aged 27  

Cha is the third young South Korean star to die in the space of two months.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 00:39:45

Why is the world's financial plumbing under pressure?  

The Swift system has securely transferred data for decades, but faces growing geopolitical pressure.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 00:27:52

Climate change: Emissions edge up despite drop in coal  

Emissions of CO2 have risen in 2019, say researchers, as oil and gas use continues to grow.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 00:27:03

Coral dredging: 'It's going to cause irreversible damage'  

Cayman Islands campaigners are fighting to stop coral reefs being dredged for bigger cruise liners.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 00:24:35

Freedom through bike lessons for NZ refugees  

A New Zealand charity has found a novel way to help refugee women integrate - getting them on bikes.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 00:01:52

Dambe: Ancient African combat sport is a YouTube phenomenon  

Dambe is traditionally practised by Hausa butchers, but its popularity has grown recently.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 00:01:46

How do eggs protect us from flu?  

Liverpool is home to the UK's biggest flu vaccine manufacturing site, where 100 million doses are made using hen eggs.

what do you think? 2019-12-04 00:01:43

Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin step down from parent firm  

Larry Page and Sergey Brin are stepping down from Alphabet, with Google CEO Sundar Pichai to take over.

what do you think? 2019-12-03 23:52:43

'English Only': The movement to limit Spanish speaking in US  

Attempts persist to make English the official language of the US. But what real power does it have?

what do you think? 2019-12-03 21:31:39

'Russia link' suspected' in Chechen exile's Berlin park murder  

The killing of a Chechen exile will now be investigated as a possible intelligence job, reports say.

what do you think? 2019-12-03 21:08:19

Kamala Harris: Democrat ends bid for US presidency  

The Democrat says she doesn't have the financial resources to continue in the White House race.

what do you think? 2019-12-03 19:31:59

Complaint calls: Japanese man arrested 'for making 24,000'  

The 71-year-old pensioner from Tokyo allegedly called his phone operator for two-and-a-half years.

what do you think? 2019-12-03 19:24:36

Nato summit: Trump and Macron clash in London  

They sparred over alliance funding and fighting IS, after Trump accused Macron of "nasty" comments.

what do you think? 2019-12-03 19:16:14

Iceland puts well-being ahead of GDP in budget  

The Nordic nation's PM says modern governments need to value green energy and family welfare more.

what do you think? 2019-12-03 18:31:27

Nato summit: Macron says members don't have same terrorism definition  

French President Emmanuel Macron said France pays with its "soldier's lives".

what do you think? 2019-12-03 17:30:01