The New York Stock Exchange will delist the Chinese companies based on claimed links with the military. ...

The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home. ...

A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly. ...

Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them. ...

BSA, Norton and Royal Enfield are all owned by Indian firms who want to kickstart the brands. ...

This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming. ...

Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row. ...

Elaine, Fik Fameica and Omah Lay are among the stars who have impressed BBC Africa's music experts. ...

The Sinopharm vaccine is the first in China to be approved beyond emergency use. ...

Pro-choice and anti-abortion activists give their views on the legalisation of abortion in Argentina. ...

The country is one of the few where New Year's Eve plans were held as usual. ...

As the virus continues to spread in many countries, governments are set to crack down on revellers. ...

Italian prosecutors had accused four Egyptian officers of the murder of a Cambridge student in 2016. ...

About 900 migrants are stranded in the freezing cold after plans to relocate them are blocked. ...

The 73-year-old is the city's highest profile person charged under a controversial security law. ...

The most read BBC tech story of each month of the year, and how they panned out. ...

Nicknamed the lone wolf, China's Zhong Shanshan has unseated India's Mukesh Ambani. ...

Samuel Little is thought to have killed 93 women, with his murders going undetected for decades. ...

The Chinese influencer and environmentalist Wang Xiangjun was known for his love of glaciers. ...

Police are trying to determine if conspiracy theories motivated the suspect in the Nashville attack. ...

Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan spoke about why she chose to cover the outbreak before her arrest. ...

The tactic is expected to change nothing, but will set the stage for what the Biden camp called "antics". ...

A relaxation of economic restraints has some benefits - for those with access to US dollars. ...

Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020. ...

From a dancing doctor to a street food stall owner - people who gave hope in the pandemic year. ...

A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers. ...

The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963. ...

Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020. ...

Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened. ...

The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals. ...

At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum. ...

Several people are injured and 26 unaccounted for in Gjerdrum, 25km from Oslo, authorities say. ...

Crowds from both sides gathered in Buenos Aires to hear the results of the vote. ...

US platform Vybe Together advertised "gatherings every weekend" to its thousands of users. ...

The explosions happened as cabinet ministers were getting off a plane from Saudi Arabia. ...

The new 4.8 and 4.7 magnitude tremors cause further damage after seven people died on Tuesday. ...

The American, who was jailed for 30 years for selling US secrets, is welcomed by Israel's PM. ...

President Donald Trump's push for an increase in one-off payments to $2,000 stalls in Congress. ...

Sinovac and Sinopharm's jabs are yet to finish final trials, but are already being shipped overseas. ...

The study by Chinese officials suggests there were more positive cases in Wuhan than official figures suggest. ...

Luke Letlow, 41, was due to be sworn in as a Republican Representative for Louisiana on Sunday. ...

Hundreds of defectors make the perilous journey every year, and now it's become even more arduous. ...

The death of the 12-year-old boy, who had been holding a toy gun, led to widespread protests. ...

The democracy activists were caught at sea as they tried to flee by speedboat to Taiwan. ...

The Australian city is battling a worsening outbreak after months of next to no cases. ...

Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads. ...

The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead. ...

Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan. ...

Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve. ...

Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations. ...

Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads. ...

The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year. ...

Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man. ...

A look back at some of the iconic figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year. ...

The French designer, who's died aged 98, challenged the status quo and influenced decades of fashion. ...

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes the town of Petrinja, with reports of many injuries. ...

A Polish church pastor has spent two years looking for the bell, which dates back to 1555. ...

He helped revolutionise fashion with his futuristic designs in the 1960s and 70s. ...

Adam Lambert and Tituss Burgess lead the cast for a show that was cooked up by fans on TikTok. ...

The country's deputy prime minister reveals more than 80% of excess deaths are linked to coronavirus. ...

The artist plans to rebuild the bust of Ms Taylor, a black woman killed by US police, in bronze. ...

Tony Chung, 19, is also awaiting trial on a separate national security charge. ...

Jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold says the incident happened after a woman falsely accused his son of theft. ...

India suspended all UK flights last week in response to the new more transmissible variant. ...

The gathering of hundreds of young revellers on Christmas has prompted calls for deportations. ...

The chamber backs President Trump's call for $2,000 payments but the move could stall in the Senate.™ ...

One of Japan's largest companies has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first. ...

Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public. ...

From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online. ...

Their friends walked for 12 hours through the Australian desert to seek help after their car got stuck. ...

Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown. ...

How will live shows look when they resume in 2021, and other music stories to look out for. ...

We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year. ...

A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past. ...

Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died. ...

The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme. ...

After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring. ...

The suspect, a 63-year-old man, died in the blast and his only previous offence happened decades ago. ...

The president-elect says his team is not getting the information it needs on national security. ...

The British socialite, the ex-girlfriend of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested in July. ...

The US president-elect says agencies critical to US security have suffered "enormous damage" under Trump. ...

The measures include a ban on indoor and outdoor gatherings, and a night curfew, until 15 January. ...

Allan Scott, screenwriter and producer of the Netflix hit, says he stayed faithful to the book. ...

The wife of Alec Baldwin has been accused of misleading the public over her Spanish heritage. ...

Manukura hatched in 2011, but the female North Island Brown Kiwi was born with white feathers. ...

Loujain al-Hathloul, 31, was prominent in the campaign to win the right for Saudi women to drive. ...

The fishing trawler sank in the Arctic waters of the Barents Sea with 19 people on board. ...

Félix Vásquez was shot dead in front of his family by masked gunmen who stormed into his home. ...

Police believe the incident in front of a telecommunications office was likely a suicide bombing. ...

The democracy activists were caught at sea as they tried to flee by speedboat to Taiwan. ...

Johnny Mullagh was one of the stars of the first Australian cricket tour of England in 1868. ...

Zhang Zhan, who reported on China's first coronavirus outbreak, has received a four year sentence. ...

Dr Mahinder Watsa was 80 when he started his hugely popular column, answering people’s queries on sex. ...

Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game. ...

The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™ ...

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people. ...

From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultuous year battling the coronavirus. ...

Ethiopia's leader says Eritrea armed his troops when they first came under attack in Tigray region. ...

Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart. ...

Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future. ...

The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country. ...

Investigators say Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, died in the powerful explosion on Christmas Day. ...

The two organisations are caught in a legal battle after the Boy Scouts started recruiting girls. ...

At least seven people are killed in a stabbing frenzy in the city of Kaiyuan, with a suspect in custody. ...

Stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane's brilliant unbeaten century gives India control of the second Test against Australia on day two. ...

The wrestling world pays tribute to Jon Huber, who was known to fans as Brodie Lee or Luke Harper. ...

A dog paused a football game for three minutes, as it ran around with a football boot in its mouth. ...

From Socks the cat to Macaroni the pony, the US presidential tradition is returning with Joe Biden. ...

Three UN peacekeepers were killed before the election, as tension grows between rebels and the state. ...

Some member states jump the gun before Sunday's co-ordinated rollout of a coronavirus jab. ...

Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched. ...

Jail officials have been called out for being cruel to prisoners - especially the government's critics. ...

Catherine Nakalembe won this year's Africa Food Prize for pioneering work using satellite images. ...

The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions. ...

Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020. ...

Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change? ...

After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over. ...

At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran. ...

The US president-elect calls for immediate action as millions of people face losing jobless benefits. ...

Countries across the EU received their first shipments of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines. ...

The tall, baked structure appeared in Corona Heights Park on Christmas Day, delighting locals. ...

Three people were injured when a camper van exploded in the city centre early on Christmas Day ...

Newly unveiled bright frescos are believed to show the food that was available in the Roman city. ...

A UK-based think tank says the pandemic has caused economic momentum to shift further in favour of Asia. ...

South Africa express their "ongoing commitment" to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement as players raise their fists before the first Test against Sri Lanka. ...

Spain confirms cases linked to the UK hours after France, as fears grow of the new variant's spread. ...

Blake was one of the Cold War's most notorious double agents and betrayed dozens of MI6 personnel. ...

Heavily armed police have been sent to the scene in the Kreuzberg district of the German capital. ...

The plane with three crew landed safely after rerouting on a flight from the US to Canada. ...

The UN said three peacekeepers died in two separate attacks, as rebel and government forces clash. ...

2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns. ...

From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020. ...

A former refugee considers the importance of memory for those who lose everything in the chaos of war. ...

The health ministry says an asymptomatic Frenchman who arrived from England tested positive. ...

A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease". ...

From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020. ...

Strong winds caused the boat to sink on the lake, which has a history of incidents, officials said. ...

Three people have been taken to hospital after the blast on Christmas morning, police say. ...

The Islamist group also burnt down the church in the Christian village in northeast Nigeria. ...

Critical payments to 14 million people could stop from Saturday in a standoff over a stimulus bill. ...

Oleg Sokolov, an expert on Napoleon, was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison. ...

Australia, China and the US work together to medically evacuate the expeditioner. ...

A waste disposal worker rescues a cat from imminent death while sorting through rubbish at a plant in Russia. ...

"We cannot erect walls" to its availability, he says, in his first online Christmas Day message. ...

Lyubov Sobol had earlier turned up at the home of an agent Alexei Navalny says helped poison him. ...

Singers perform inside the Paris cathedral for the first time since the April 2019 fire. ...

Described as one of the modern greats of classical music, he was a hugely charismatic figure. ...

Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica become the first countries in Latin America to begin vaccination campaigns. ...

Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price. ...

MPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December. ...

How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food? ...

This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak. ...

As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said. ...

Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back. ...

They made sure no-one had to leave the house but now they are taking on an even more important role. ...

In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe. ...

The UK and EU have reached a post-Brexit deal at the 11th hour ...

Officials seek a criminal probe after photos of 540 deer and boar corpses are shared on social media. ...

Children were among more than 100 people killed when a village was attacked in western Ethiopia. ...

Karima Baloch was found dead in Toronto. Her family says she never stopped getting threats, even in exile. ...

The couple were convicted of the hoax in 2009 after saying their son was carried away by a balloon. ...

John received mail from around the world after speaking about the loss of his wife on BBC Breakfast ...

The victim, 82, was praying in his hospital bed when a patient in his room got upset, LA police say. ...

The US model lost the baby she was expecting with husband John Legend earlier this year. ...

Celebrations will look very different in Jesus' birthplace this year as virus keeps visitors at bay. ...

Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been criticised for spreading misinformation to his followers. ...

The Chinese tech giant is face a probe by regulators into locking merchants into its platform. ...

Johnson and von der Leyen are likely to have another phone call after talks continued overnight. ...

Indian MP Saumitra Khan sent a divorce notice to wife Sujata Mondal Khan after she joined a rival party. ...

A contact of the pilot tested positive, leading to the first local case since April. ...

Foreign travellers who break the new rules will be fined $1,000 a day, as cases surge across the US. ...

The Houston Rockets' season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder has been postponed because the Rockets are unable to field enough players. ...

While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears. ...

Families in five countries explain how their plans have changed and how they're staying upbeat. ...

The film industry is hoping it will be high-profile rather than low-key after such a tough year. ...

As a Christmas first-timer, Mohammad Hussain shared his unique perspective on the holiday on Twitter. ...

Protests are continuing in India over new laws which farmers say will damage their livelihoods. ...

Two key allies jailed over the Russia inquiry benefit from the latest wave of presidential pardons. ...

Remarkably well-preserved chocolate - found in Australia - gives a fascinating glimpse into history. ...

It comes as drivers clash with police as they wait for tests, despite France reopening its UK border. ...

Officials push for a pre-Christmas agreement, after weeks of argument over fishing and business rules. ...

About 16% of over-18s are now obese, with rapid economic growth leading to major lifestyle changes. ...

Immigrants naturalised for services during the pandemic include cleaners and shop workers. ...

The social media giant previously allowed President Trump to inherit Barack Obama's followers. ...

The four men were convicted over their involvement in the shooting of 14 civilians in 2007. ...

The project will have a budget of 18.5m euros (£16.7m; $22.5m) and work is set to start next year. ...

Scientists have filmed octopuses in the Red Sea lashing out at fish during a group hunt. ...