The referendum is to cement democratic reforms but some activists say real change is not being made. ...

Police have made one arrest but tell people to stay indoors in the Canadian city after the incident. ...

The stories of families who have lost sons in the latest territorial war over Nagorno-Karabakh. ...

Egypt and Ethiopia are at loggerheads over the mega dam, with Sudan literally stuck in the middle. ...

Indian couple trolled for intimate post-wedding photoshoot refuses to give in to bullies. ...

How people are dealing with the effects of coronavirus in one New York neighbourhood. ...

The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is just one star who's recorded with a group of girls from Afghanistan. ...

How music has featured prominently in the protests calling for President Lukashenko to step down. ...

How people are dealing with the effects of coronavirus in one New York neighbourhood. ...

Two chatbots meet and put the world to rights online in battle to see who is most human-like. ...

Joe Biden is in Michigan while Donald Trump arrives in Pennsylvania, both key to the White House race. ...

Just ahead of the election, the US is seeing what could be the largest outbreak of the pandemic so far. ...

Former prisoner Davion Hampton from Florida wants to vote in this US election. But he can't. ...

Chenren and Cathy Shao haven't let political differences get in the way of their eight-year marriage. ...

For some Americans, civil unrest after police shootings is driving their support for Donald Trump. ...

Millions of Christians worldwide will unite on Sunday, Nov. 1 to join the global Body of Christ for the 2020 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted (IDOP). ...

Millions of Christians worldwide will unite on Sunday, Nov. 1 to join the global Body of Christ for the 2020 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted (IDOP). ...

A full moon at Halloween is a rare event but this year it is a blue moon which is even more unusual. ...

Opposition calls for mass protests after denouncing last week's presidential election as fraudulent. ...

Two-time US World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe and WNBA star Sue Bird have announced their engagement. ...

Chips that power nearly all electronic devices are at the heart of the battle for global dominance. ...

The hip-hop artist gave his wife a hologram of her dead father. How did he do it - and is it ethical? ...

The iPhone transformed mobile phones in just 10 years. Could green energy see a similar revolution? ...

The alleged con artists said the lamp would make him rich, and pretended to conjure spirits from the lamp. ...

Rescue workers hunt through collapsed buildings in the city of Izmir after Friday's deadly quake. ...

President Alassane Ouattara is running for a third term which his opponents say is illegal. ...

Social media companies are making plans in case of unrest after election day. ...

Social media companies are making plans in case of unrest after election day. ...

Bangladesh has begun relocating hundreds of refugees to a small remote island, against their will. ...

Some people in Asia see Donald Trump as their man to stand up to China - and nervously hope he'll be re-elected. ...

The BBC speaks to journalists in the region who say doing their job has become increasingly difficult. ...

Unions say Covid has in effect trapped thousands of seafarers on ships - waiting to go home. ...

The iPhone transformed mobile phones in just 10 years. Could green energy see a similar revolution? ...

Could this zombie-inspired experience be for people who want to be frightened but be Covid-19 safe? ...

In the throes of an epoch-defining election, those looking for a healing process will be disappointed. ...

The presidential campaigns are coming to an end. We've fact-checked the candidates' latest claims. ...

Everyone in Slovakia over the age of 10 is to be tested for Covid - but the president is sceptical. ...

Non-essential shops will close until mid-December to help curb the highest infection rate in Europe. ...

Every 30 seconds, a Latino in the US turns 18 and becomes eligible to vote. ...

Berlin's new airport is finally opening to the public, 10 years behind schedule and billions over budget. ...

A long-awaited report into Australia's bushfires warns of an "alarming" outlook in future decades. ...

SpiceJet will fly the aircraft to the site of the world's tallest statue among its new routes. ...

Early referendum results show 65.2% voted "yes" to enforcing a law allowing assisted dying. ...

A woman on the same flight as "invasively examined" female passengers feared a "hostage situation". ...

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. ...

Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through. ...

It's an unusual moment for India's corporate culture, which has shied away from political activism. ...

A British lawyer exposed huge oil industry corruption - and now Monaco wants him extradited. ...

Armenian mothers fear for sons on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh as both sides suffer heavy casualties. ...

Jams stretched more than 430 miles (700km) in total just hours before new measures came into force. ...

Walmart has removed gun and ammunition displays from its stores citing concerns of "civil unrest". ...

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? ...

Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through. ...

Democrat Biden's lead over the US president is narrower in must-win states, with Florida a key prize. ...

Three people from around the world who lost their jobs during the pandemic explain how it has affected their lives. ...

Village People's lead singer says he doesn't endorse the US president, who regularly plays the classic at rallies. ...

As the furlough scheme draws to a close, how much did it cost and did it achieve its aims? ...

Furlough was a welcome holiday for some but for others it was a long and anxious waiting game. ...

The government has expanded its Job Support Scheme, which replaces furlough from November. ...

How are Tottenham residents coping after the area had one of the highest furlough rates in London? ...

Jobseekers are having a tough time at the moment, but support is available. ...

We hear from three people who have started their own companies during the downturn in aviation. ...

Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through. ...

Utilita overcharged almost 40,000 of its prepayment customers by over £125,000. ...

Entire city dims its streetlights, enabling scientists to measure light pollution from space. ...

Two of the continent's biggest economies impose strict restrictions amid dire warnings over Covid-19. ...

The president's U-turn over a third-term bid has opened up wounds in a country with a history of civil wars. ...

A planned biopic of Sri Lanka bowler Muttiah Muralitharan has drawn protests but he insists it will air. ...

"This is the single most resilient and bravest person I have ever met in my life," the Brexit Party founder says of the US president. ...

The tech giant's business was likely boosted by US sanctions against its Chinese rival Huawei. ...

The Marshall Islands was one of the few places free of Covid-19 until two US arrivals tested positive. ...

Chilean woman Adriana Rivas was allegedly involved in seven kidnappings before moving to Australia. ...

Tony Chung was detained as he reportedly planned to claim asylum at the US consulate. ...

The president says Mr Biden will cancel family gatherings, while the Democrat pledges to follow science. ...

The tech giant's business was likely boosted by US sanctions against its Chinese rival Huawei. ...

A senior UN official says the Taliban is still tied to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, in spite of US deal. ...

The parents of two Parkland victims share different views on the issue of gun violence in the US. ...

Americans will pick their next president on 3 November. Here's what to look for as results roll in. ...

Two Islamists are convicted of carrying out two attacks targeting foreigners, in which 25 people died. ...

The BBC's Clive Myrie goes to the crucial state of Arizona, where black votes could decide who wins. ...

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief. ...

Ephraim, a British-Nigerian activist at the heart of the End Sars protests in Lagos, talks about what he saw. ...

Redundancies on the rise again after August lull, according to BBC Freedom of Information Request ...

Covid-19 has created extra problems this Halloween, so how are firms fighting back? ...

Workers facing new lockdowns: "We need furlough pay to be kept at 80% of our salaries." ...

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief. ...

Ankhi Das was at the centre of recent allegations that Facebook allowed hate speech on its platform. ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers win their first World Series in 32 years, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to secure a 4-2 win in the best-of-seven championship. ...

The advertising watchdog bans an advert for Gala Spins as it was likely to "appeal to under-18s". ...

The German company will also provide the struggling British luxury marque with electric car technology. ...

The YouTuber built a multi million-pound business empire from his bedroom. Now he's pursuing music. ...

The reality star says she held the trip "after two weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine". ...

The Chinese-owned app is tying up with Shopify to create video ads and hiring thousands of engineers. ...

Voting begins amid nationwide reports of social media restrictions, plus violence in Zanzibar. ...

Lt Christine Bolok was struck by a gaffed rooster on his left thigh, slicing his femoral artery. ...

The Chinese-owned app is tying up with Shopify to create video ads and hiring thousands of engineers. ...

These groups were more likely to be made unemployed after being placed on furlough, a report suggests. ...

Local utility company Southern California Edison its equipment might have sparked the blaze. ...

One violent week in a long war. Here are some of those who died and those who survived. ...

China's ambition to retake Taiwan - possibly by force - could become a major flashpoint with the US. ...

Wavel Ramkalawan brings his party in from 43 years in opposition to lead the island nation. ...

The female passengers were searched without consent in Qatar after an abandoned baby was found ...

Tangier Island is on the frontline of climate change but residents say saving jobs now is the priority. ...

The battle for control of the Senate is as consequential as the race for the White House. ...

Young Vietnamese-Americans see things differently to elders who settled in US after the Vietnam War. ...

The cash system is being threatened by some shops not accepting cash, says Consumer group Which? ...

The advertising watchdog bans an advert for Gala Spins as it was likely to "appeal to under-18s". ...

Many people find talking about money awkward, particularly with their parents - so how do their views differ? ...

Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself. ...

Her birth has also led to a debate about the ethics of using technology to create a child. ...

Despite a "challenging environment", the oil giant says it is "performing while transforming". ...

The viral image has raised questions about the conservational impact on the animal native to Indonesia. ...

The watchdog Ofcom says the move should encourage more people to switch and save money. ...

The watchdog Ofcom says the move should encourage more people to switch and save money. ...

Dozens of others were injured in the attack during a class in the city of Peshawar, police said. ...

The bank is yet to say if it will shed more jobs beyond the 35,000 it flagged earlier this year. ...

The bank is yet to say if it will shed more jobs beyond the 35,000 it flagged earlier this year. ...

Police clashed with demonstrators in Milan, Turin and Naples shortly after new rules came into force. ...

Aboriginal Australians condemn the destruction of the tree, which holds particular importance to women. ...

President Macron's crackdown on Islamists causes political waves at home and abroad. ...

Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials. ...

A Chinese rocket scientist helped two superpowers reach the moon, but his story is remembered in only one of them. ...

Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself. ...

The US president has sided with Egypt in the escalating dispute over a mega dam, analysts say. ...

Firms are reportedly hiring fewer disabled applicants amid concerns about supporting them properly. ...

Donald Trump scores pre-election win as US Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court judge. ...

Will Trump’s promise to build a wall along the Mexico border help or hinder his attempt to win four more years? ...

Hundreds of dolphins beach each year, but this US team has dramatically improved survival rates ...

With presidential candidates spending billions of dollars to win, the world's most powerful job doesn't come cheap. ...

The huge number voting this way injects massive uncertainty into the White House race. ...

Batteries that power mobile phones and other devices are causing fires because they are not disposed of properly. ...

Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials. ...

It comes a day after Imran Khan accused French President Emmanuel Macron of "attacking Islam". ...

There is speculation that the heirs of chairman Lee Kun-hee might sell assets to meet a huge tax bill. ...

Batteries that power mobile phones and other devices are causing fires because they are not disposed of properly. ...

Boris Johnson's techno-optimism ignores the need for big societal changes, experts warn. ...

The world of ballroom dancing went online to cope with the pandemic restrictions, but what does the future hold? ...

One head teacher says he was "flattened" when the 61 laptops he was expecting was cut to 13. ...

The rAInbow chatbot learns people's behaviour to help detect whether users are in an abusive relationship. ...

The three-day meeting comes amid speculation that President Xi intends to be 'President-for-life'. ...

The £120 nasal swab test will be available to people not showing any symptoms. ...

Chief of Staff Mark Meadows says Covid can only be defeated through vaccines and other "mitigation areas". ...

Kashgar city officials say around 4.7m people will be tested over a few days. ...

Some children who fell seriously ill in Malaysia when they inhaled toxic gases in 2019 say they are still suffering. ...

Paul and Kayleah live in two different political bubbles, but they've found a place to vent online. ...

An overwhelming majority vote to tear up the dictatorship-era constitution and create a new one. ...

Santa, Mrs Claus and elves all would have received early access in exchange for promoting vaccinations. ...

Women and girls are fighting back against sexual harassment like never before. ...

The countries share a hostile history but in the US the election campaign has brought them together. ...

Hugely popular "bongo flava" musicians are kept on a tight leash when it comes to politics. ...

President Macron's comments about "Islamist separatism" have angered some in the Muslim world. ...

Job vacancies fail to return to pre-pandemic levels in many towns, according to new research. ...

Four years on from BHS's collapse, has the audit industry, criticised for not spotting problems, changed? ...

People aged 16-25 were more than twice as likely as older workers to have lost their job. ...

Sian Williams from Indonesia takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic. ...

Wilton Gregory, Washington DC's archbishop, is among 13 new cardinals to be nominated. ...

The US vice-president has tested negative himself and says he will not self-isolate. ...

Staff currently working from home because of the pandemic will be asked to do so until spring 2021. ...

Bars and restaurants will also have to close early as the number of infections continues to rise. ...

Thirteen Australians were reportedly among those inspected after a newborn was found in Doha, Qatar. ...

Why was the civil rights activist in a small industrial town in the Midlands? ...

Two Grey Nurse sharks were feeding on a large school of salmon while swimmers had a morning dip. ...

The US government scientist says we should know if a vaccine is "safe and effective" by December. ...

The opposition wins the presidency for the first time since independence from the UK. ...

The Asian giant hornets can wipe out a colony of honeybees in hours. ...

With infections rising across Europe, tighter Covid restrictions are being enforced. ...

Radio 1 Newsbeat hears from dancers about how the Black Lives Matter movement has changed ballet. ...

A 50th nation ratifies a key UN treaty and it will come into force - but five major powers are missing. ...

How tax avoidance left one man struggling with debt and with secrets. ...

Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov retires from the UFC after beating Justin Gaethje in the second round in Abu Dhabi. ...

Mr Lee helped to grow his father's small trading business into a global industrial powerhouse. ...

Mr Lee helped to grow his father's small trading business into a global industrial powerhouse. ...

Mr Lee helped to grow his father's small trading business into a global industrial powerhouse. ...

France recalls its ambassador after President Erdogan suggests French leader needs "mental check". ...

Freight industry body warns the lack of an agreement on tariffs could make things more expensive. ...

Boris Johnson's techno-optimism ignores the need for big societal changes, experts warn. ...

The pandemic has interrupted a centuries-old Indian tradition, the yearly performance of an ancient Hindu epic. ...

The latest changes for Covid job support are not enough for some stuck in England's tier system. ...

Some owners of Apple's new phones get an error message when trying to run the contact-tracing app. ...

The king praises a man who held up a royal portrait during a recent anti-government protest. ...

President Donald Trump votes early in the US election, while on a campaign visit in Florida. ...

A suicide bomber detonated his explosives outside the centre in the Afghan capital, officials say. ...

Paraguay believes the seven "migrants" may have wanted to travel only from Serbia to Croatia. ...

Our weekly video round-up, In Case You Missed It, brings you some of the stories that might have passed you by. ...

Its PM condemns "aggressions" after Donald Trump says Egypt might destroy a controversial Nile dam. ...

Protests broke out after the region's leader suggested that Campania should go into full lockdown. ...

The Osiris-Rex spacecraft collected so much rock from asteroid Bennu that bits are leaking out. ...