Huge snowstorm heads for US east coast
Wind gusts of up to 80km/h are forecast for several days, creating blinding, blowing snow. ...
Wind gusts of up to 80km/h are forecast for several days, creating blinding, blowing snow. ...
Collingwood - one of Australia's biggest sporting clubs - has overseen "profound" harm, a report finds. ...
Stardust 1.0 has become the first commercial launch of a rocket powered by bio-derived fuel. ...
After free reign under President Trump, will the kingdom now be held more to account? ...
See how much Iceland's Skaftafellsjokull glacier has retreated over the past 30 years. ...
Asmelash Woldeselassie has given his eyesight, left arm and now his life to a succession of wars in Tigray. ...
In Mexico, the second most dangerous country to be transgender, trans women fight to be protected. ...
Volunteers try to breathe new life into a Romanian resort once a playground for European elites. ...
Afghan film director Saba Sahar is one of the few to survive from a recent wave of targeted killings. ...
British director Kevin Macdonald's new documentary of personal videos from around the world giving a snapshot on 25 July 2020. ...
President Biden is reportedly looking to restrict local police from receiving surplus military gear. ...
An influencer and a corporate professional from India share their experiences of impostor syndrome. ...
It comes amid tensions between the civilian government and the military, stoking fears of a coup. ...
The Commission chief announces a "step forward" after criticism over EU handling of vaccine plans. ...
Explosions and gunfire are heard at the scene of the Afrik Hotel in Mogadishu. ...
Unauthorised protests take place to demand the release of the jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny. ...
Tigray's ousted leader accuses Ethiopian and Eritrean forces of committing atrocities. ...
Deputy Prime Minister Benny Gantz has criticised "unequal enforcement" of rules over the gathering. ...
It is the first such transfer, amid disagreement over who is responsible for inoculations. ...
Barcelona say they will take "appropriate legal action" after Spanish newspaper El Mundo published details of Lionel Messi's contract. ...
We need to "calm down" after the EU reverses a plan to put checks on the Irish border, Micheál Martin says. ...
Protests by anti-vaccine and far-right groups forced the closure of Dodger Stadium, local media report. ...
If successful, Britain will join a club including Japan and Australia and covering 500m people. ...
The British musician's riff on The House of The Rising Sun is one of the most famous in pop history. ...
Schools, bars and gyms close in the Australian city after a guard at a quarantine hotel tests positive. ...
Donald Trump has reportedly parted ways with lawyers representing him in his impeachment trial. ...
From Sunday, those eligible can apply for a special UK visa using a smartphone app. ...
Metro stations are closed and movement is restricted ahead of rallies in support of Alexei Navalny. ...
Algeria's coronavirus restrictions mean that people in the diaspora are unable to properly mourn. ...
"The grief creeps up on you," says Pamela who is raising two children alone after losing her husband. ...
The death of a whale which got trapped in a net off Japan has once again exposed the hunting divide. ...
Seventeen-year-old Victoline explores progress to tackle the disease in her home country, Kenya. ...
Lebanon's hospitals are turning away patients as the country buckles under Covid and economic collapse. ...
After four years of cheerleading, conservative pundits have switched tack with Biden in their sights. ...
Tensions are rising in Delhi where thousands of farmers are demanding agriculture reforms be repealed. ...
Marseille's match at home to Rennes in France's Ligue 1 is postponed after violent scenes at their training ground on Saturday. ...
The Gulf state relies on its immigrant population but has never before granted citizenship rights. ...
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Officials say the artwork depicted rainbow symbols alongside the most sacred site in Islam. ...
Protests have been taking place in Polish cities for the third night in a row following the introduction of a near-total ban on abortion. ...
Businessman Arkady Rotenberg says he owns the vast property at the centre of a Russian controversy. ...
As two new jabs prove effective, where do we stand with vaccines and the fight back against Covid? ...
The Grammy-nominated artist died following "a sudden accident" in Athens, her manager said. ...
The Japanese woman reportedly hid the body a decade ago because she "didn't want to move out". ...
The aircraft crashed after leaving eastern Holguín for a short trip to Guantánamo province. ...
Cori Bush said Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted her "unmasked" in the House of Representatives. ...
Brian Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol. ...
Up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open, Victoria's minister for sport has announced. ...
Organisers of the Olof Palme prize praise the group for promoting "peaceful civil disobedience". ...
A one-off tax on Argentina's richest people will pay for medical supplies and help for businesses. ...
Russia is seeing some of the biggest demonstrations for a decade over the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny. ...
Pro-democracy protesters face a tough decision over continuing to fight or fleeing to the UK. ...
The mayor of Amsterdam has angered coffee shop owners, who fear that drug gangsters could step in. ...
Remembering iconic trombonist and exiled anti-apartheid activist Jonas Gwangwa who has died aged 83. ...
Some Latin American countries struggle with insufficient oxygen as Covid-19 continues to spread. ...
The duck - called Duck - has become renowned locally for his daily forays into the sea. ...
Faced with new variants of Covid-19 and increasing deaths, countries are introducing more travel restrictions. ...
The rare purple was said to be worn by prestigious figures such as King David, Solomon and Jesus. ...
A quarantine hotel employee spent 20 minutes in a room with someone who should have been isolating. ...
It is the first major result for a court set up after the 2016 deal that ended decades of conflict. ...
The rare purple was said to be worn by prestigious figures such as King David, Solomon and Jesus. ...
Ursula von der Leyen's call follows a row over the firm's deal to supply its Covid jab to the EU. ...
More than 100 people are reportedly injured in the city of Tripoli in a fourth night of protests. ...
She was known for playing strong African-American characters during a career spanning seven decades. ...
Nunuk Nuraini invented Indomie's "mi goreng" noodle, which has fans across the globe. ...
The warning comes days after China stepped up military activities near the self-governed island. ...
They have spent 14 days in isolation under anti-Covid measures that have drawn criticism and praise. ...
The country's first oil project has finally started pumping the black gold after 15 years of false starts. ...
The US carmaker wants to compete with the likes of Tesla and other Chinese electric carmakers. ...
The report directly undercuts Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has boasted about his pandemic response. ...
Families look for answers after 19 people were killed then set alight on the US-Mexico border. ...
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. ...
The government has granted millions of people in Hong Kong new opportunities to live and work in the UK. ...
The American journalist was abducted and beheaded while working on a story in Pakistan in 2002. ...
It's become so popular in the past year that there's now a worldwide shortage of skates. ...
Two young US campaigners react to the Biden administration's proposals on fighting climate change. ...
Fire Captain Andrea Hall stole the show - and there is a personal story behind her unique pledge. ...
Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene confronts David Hogg over his gun control stance. ...
The prominent anti-Putin campaigner decried his detention as "illegal" in a video link hearing. ...
A Moscow judge rejects opposition leader Alexei Navalny's appeal against detention. ...
"People don't want politics," Mark Zuckerberg says, as he announces less civic content in the news feed. ...
Hundreds angry at the round-the-clock curfew and loss of livelihoods clashed with police in Tripoli. ...
Health officials say the man is expected to make a full recovery following the Queensland attack. ...
The health minister says supply issues will continue amid a row between the EU and AstraZeneca. ...
The Wall Street Journal journalist was kidnapped and beheaded while working on a story in Pakistan. ...
Baby lion Simba was born through artificial insemination - after his frail dad had to be put down. ...
The group, from more than 10 countries including the UK, flouted Covid-19 restrictions at a party. ...
Protests are under way and more are planned after the ban came into effect at midnight on Wednesday ...
The streaming giant says 82 million households watched the show in its first 28 days online. ...
A team of experts will begin interviewing people in the city where Covid-19 was first detected. ...
Private investors using online chatrooms have led to a trading frenzy in some unexpected shares. ...
Both sides pledge to work together after a reported 50 million-dose shortfall for the 27-member EU. ...
The 16-year-old boy in Singapore planned to knife Muslims at mosques and livestream the attack. ...
The new US climate envoy says time is running out for the world to address the climate crisis. ...
Travel bans ease across Australia after a Covid outbreak in its biggest city is brought under control. ...
The 58-year-old is on home turf in the state department, vowing to restore trust after the Trump era. ...
Stephan Ernst admits firing the shot that killed prominent pro-migrant politician Walter Lübcke. ...
China is striving to curtail the world's biggest mass migration event when people go home for Lunar New Year. ...
A phone call in the middle of the night led one Swiss lawyer to pursue Nigeria's stolen money. ...
From the ObamaPad to Joe Biden's Apple Watch and Peloton, being president can be a tech challenge. ...
President Joe Biden signs executive orders on climate change, saying the US has waited too long. ...
Kristal Ambrose set up the Bahamas Plastic Movement in 2013 in a bid to reduce pollution. ...
Heavy social media use had a negative impact on wellbeing, the study found. ...
Regulators say the plane is safe to resume service after two fatal crashes led to its grounding. ...
Oil and gas extraction will be paused and wind energy will expand under Joe Biden's climate plan. ...
The new US president wants to "restore credible engagement" in efforts to find a two-state solution. ...
Sanofi will produce doses of Pfizer/BioNTech which, along with AstraZeneca, has had supply problems. ...
Riz Ahmed, Michaela Coel, and Carey Mulligan are all recognised. Will Oscar nominations soon follow? ...
Nia Dennis says her floor routine was "a celebration of everything [black people] can do". ...
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world. ...
On Holocaust Memorial Day, Lill Saether reflects on how being born in Newry saved her mother's life. ...
More than a million people in 50 countries take part in the biggest poll to date on climate change. ...
Steven Brandenburg admits he believed inoculation could harm people, prosecutors in Wisconsin say. ...
The new US president has called on a team of Ivy League-trained economists and lawyers to "heal" the economy. ...
Two Chinese miners have described how they survived while trapped underground for two weeks. ...
The 83-year-old Hollywood royalty is also known as an active climate change campaigner. ...
David Solomon is being punished for the bank's involvement in the fraudulent Malaysian investment fund. ...
The Oscar-nominated actor and his choreographer wife describe as "difficult" their decision to split. ...
The governor has lifted the state’s stay-at-home order as test positivity rates have steadily fallen. ...
President Biden has cancelled the permit for the controversial US-Canada project. ...
Lockdown seemed like the perfect time to get a dog, but for some, the excitement turned into regret. ...
Yemeni lawyer Ishraq al-Maqtari shares her memories of being one of the first women to take to the streets in Taiz city, which later became known as the 'cradle of the revolution'. ...
Francisco Vera, 11, was threatened after calling for better access to education during the pandemic. ...
BBC News Arabic investigates a series of killings and the power of Shia militia groups in Iraq. ...
Already a difficult day, honouring those killed by the Nazis will be different this year, as the pandemic prevents survivors and their families being together. ...
Carlos Holmes Trujillo was a key figure in Colombia's struggle against drug rings and armed groups. ...
A plan to put the anti-slavery activist on the banknote was delayed under ex-President Donald Trump. ...
Police in Delhi have used tear gas in some places to stop farmers from breaking barricades. ...
Scientists propose 10 golden rules for restoring forests to maximise benefits for the planet. ...
The company acknowledges its "Birdwatch" idea could be "messy", but says it is worth trying. ...
Several are arrested in "Invasion Day" rallies protesting against the day marking British colonisation. ...
The 80-year-old Mexican telecoms mogul shows mild symptoms and is doing "very well", his son says. ...
The former US president was impeached, accused of inciting a mob. Here's a guide to the next steps. ...
Leaders in the House have brought their article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate. ...
Crew are asking to be designated 'key workers' so they can go home without risking public health. ...
Rod Baker and his wife travelled to the Canadian Arctic and posed as local workers to get the jab. ...
The EU says it is unacceptable that AstraZeneca is cutting the number of pledged vaccine doses. ...
Before Wuhan was locked down in January 2020 officials said the outbreak was under control - but the virus had spread inside and outside the city. ...
The money comes from the liquidation of a firm co-founded by the disgraced film director. ...
The restrictions come as Minnesota records the first US case of the Brazil Covid variant. ...
Zimbabwean doctor Dixon Chibanda explains why it's so vital that Zimbabwe gets vaccines urgently. ...
The tale of her rise is rooted in an audacious journey Shyamala Gopalan made more than 60 years ago. ...
Why the show's not over for Randy Rainbow who used Broadway tunes to make fun of Donald Trump. ...
The Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen as first female treasury secretary in US history. ...
Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you. ...
How are Covid-19 vaccines being distributed across the world? As some countries start vaccinating their populations, others are being left behind. ...
When Manmeet Kaur began giving away masks, she realised many people would relish a different design. ...
Thirty years since Somalia plunged into civil war, BBC Africa correspondent Andrew Harding has returned to Mogadishu to see what hopes people have for peace. ...
Rioters attacked police and set fires to protest against a night-time curfew introduced on Saturday. ...
The actress explains why she has a "no nudity clause" written into her movie contracts. ...
The actress says Cohen assaulted her while filming 2002 movie xXx, but he denies the claim. ...
The discovery comes a day after 11 miners were rescued after two weeks trapped underground. ...
Both the band and their audience were inside individual inflatable bubbles. ...
Billionaires' wealth has soared while the pandemic has plunged millions into poverty, Oxfam says. ...
Photographer George Logan highlights the decline of wild lions using conceptual images. ...
He has not left his home since the presidential election 11 days ago in which he was declared runner-up. ...
Several were hurt in the incident three days ago at the Naku La pass in Sikkim, Indian media say. ...
South Korean reports say that Run Hyun-woo - an acting ambassador - fled to South Korea in September. ...
The top ranking highlights China's growing influence on the world economic stage. ...
Andrés Manuel López Obrador, 67, announces he is receiving medical treatment for the coronavirus. ...
A bushfire casts smoke over Adelaide as other parts of Australia face their worst fire risk in a year. ...
A former Boeing manager says more investigations are needed on the plane, grounded after two crashes. ...
Biden says the vaccine rollout has been a failure, as he pledges 100 million shots in his first 100 days. ...
People in Lebanon describe the impact of being confined to their homes for 24 hours a day. ...
A female comedian's joke on national television has sparked debate on comedy and feminism in China. ...
President Biden's open dislike of Facebook could spell problems for the social network. ...
A father tells the BBC his tragic story of fleeing the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region. ...
The head of France's scientific council suggests a third lockdown is needed amid spread of variants. ...
Israel is vaccinating against Covid-19 faster than anywhere else, but most Palestinians are waiting. ...
BBC Africa Eye looks at the inside story of Detective Jane Mugo, the woman they call Kenya’s "spy queen". ...
It's been 10 years since Egyptians took to the streets to unseat their longest-serving President, Hosni Mubarak. ...
Israel has vaccinated more than a quarter of its population and now high school students are eligible. ...
President Joe Biden has warned things will "continue to get worse before they get better". ...
China's moves coincide with the start of the Biden administration, which has shown support for Taiwan. ...
Footage shows a police car apparently driving through a group at a street race in Washington state. ...
Firms say they have been advised by officials to set up EU hubs, but the government says it is not policy. ...
Search efforts had been called off for Robert Weber, but he was reportedly found by a local MP. ...
Mesut Ozil says he will be a "Gunner for life" after completing his move from Arsenal to Fenerbahce. ...
Officials are assessing the scale of the damage and trying to restore power in parts of Beira. ...
The woman, who recently returned from Europe, had completed two weeks in isolation. ...
The teenage YouTube star is supported by fans and celebrities as she talks about her sexuality. ...
Conor McGregor is left stunned on his return to the UFC as Dustin Poirier wins their rematch at UFC 257 by technical knockout. ...
A miner trapped in the collapsed Hushan mine was brought to the surface on Sunday, state media say. ...
Tens of thousands brave a police crackdown to show support for jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny. ...
Australia believes Tse Chi Lop's syndicate controls up to 70% of narcotics entering the country. ...
Jesse Thistle, a high school dropout, overcame addiction and homelessness to pursue an academic career. ...
Ten years after ousting their strongman leader, some say the new system isn't working. ...
President Joe Biden will need to renew the relationship with the continent, writes Waihiga Mwaura. ...
Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world. ...
A mysterious Russian cult leader is accused of embezzling followers' funds and abusing them. ...
Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates. ...
Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns. ...
A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse. ...
Putting sites underground does not mean they're beyond the reach of those who want them scuppered. ...
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has warned he will take legal action against Pfizer and AstraZeneca. ...
Krystina Arielle, the host of Star Wars: The High Republic Show, was attacked online. ...
The arrest of the Kremlin's fiercest critic sparks a string of protests across Russia. ...
Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Sri Lanka's health minister, tested positive for Covid on Friday. ...
Larry King - who has died aged 87 - was one of the giants of US broadcasting. ...
The talk show host interviewed famous politicians, celebrities and sports stars in a six-decade career. ...
Boncuk waited outside a hospital in Turkey every day while her owner was being treated. ...
Russian authorities crack down on protests in support of jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny. ...
BBC China correspondent Robin Brant has visited the building housing Wuhan's famous 'wet' market. ...
Despite the revoking of the Keystone XL permit, the Canadian PM hails "a new era" in bilateral ties. ...
Officials say they want to check the group are "living up to its commitments" as violence continues. ...
Despite their territorial defeat, the extremists are striving to prove they still matter. ...
Photographs of hundreds of National Guard members sheltering underground sparked anger among lawmakers. ...
Stripped of presidential powers and silenced online, can Trump still make a political comeback? ...
In the city where the virus first emerged there is now an insistence that it came from elsewhere. ...
President Yoweri Museveni sees off another challenger despite the expectation surrounding Bobi Wine. ...
Celebrations broke out across Ballina when Biden's presidential victory was declared - and for the young people of the town, it meant that anything was possible. ...
Rémy Julienne was one of the world's top stunt artists, devising crashes and collisions in 1,400 films. ...
As the UK rejects £500 Covid pay outs, how are others countries getting people to stick to the rules? ...
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. ...
Central African Republic, two-thirds controlled by rebels, is "at grave risk" the UN envoy says. ...
The TV presenter says Mr Trump went on with the conversation, believing it to be Morgan. ...
Critics say requiring 75% of Congress to alter the total ban would make a change almost impossible. ...
The tennis player, now a pastor, has faced widespread condemnation for her LGBT views. ...
Tokyo 2020 organisers are hopeful a successful Covid vaccine rollout will allow them to host the Games, as a report casts further doubt on their staging. ...
Diary Sow, who raised concern by failing to return to school in Paris, had been "on a little break". ...
It's still unclear why Sriwijaya Air SJ182 crashed, but it previously had issues with the autothrottle. ...
The rescue of the surviving workers in a collapsed Chinese mine will take at least two more weeks. ...
The country agreed to buy $200bn worth of US goods in a trade agreement signed one year ago. ...
Members of the ex-president's party say he deserves "a full and fair process that respects his rights". ...
The tech giant says it will remove its main search function from Australia if it passes a new law. ...
The Queen's representative says she is sorry for the lack of a healthy work environment at her office. ...
Paula Badosa reveals she has the virus and apologises for making complaints about quarantine rules. ...
The jihadists said the biggest bombing in Iraq's capital for three years was aimed at Shia Muslims. ...
The world's first coronavirus lockdown began in Wuhan a year ago - how has China changed since then? ...
The trial of Israeli businessman Beny Steinmetz is seen as the biggest corruption case in mining. ...
The new board will decide whether the former president can use Facebook and Instagram again. ...
Africa will have to wait "weeks if not months" before getting WHO-approved vaccines, officials say. ...
Vanessa Pérez, 25, and her siblings lost their mother to Covid. She's now the primary caregiver. ...
Doctors in the Amazon's biggest city, Manaus, are struggling to control rising numbers of deaths and cases. ...
Democrat Ala'a and Republican Caleb, both 16, on whether President Biden's call for unity can be achieved. ...
The author behind the book speaks exclusively to the BBC about the news of a second series. ...
When her friends died in childbirth, a Nigerian woman hatched a plan to make a difference. ...
Doctors, nurses, mothers and social workers are apprehended after babies were sold for $5,000. ...
The EU's top representative in London is not being given the same privileges as other ambassadors. ...
The company says production of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine has not been affected. ...
Followers of the baseless conspiracy theory are split over failed inauguration day predictions. ...
He will order increased vaccinations, more testing and expanded production of essential equipment. ...
Busts of influential civil rights leaders sit alongside portraits of famous presidents. ...
A poet laureate, a fist bump and lots of winter clothing - all the things you might have missed. ...
Its health authorities give preliminary approval to the Russian-developed Sputnik V coronavirus jab. ...
They were led to the dead mammal by a young whale calf in distress. ...
The attackers detonated explosive belts at a clothing market in Tayaran Square, officials say. ...
Scott Morrison criticises Cricket Australia for dumping references to the controversial holiday. ...
Foo Fighters, John Legend, Demi Lovato and Katy Perry all play the Celebrating America concert. ...
The New York Stock Exchange has already changed its mind several times about delisting the companies. ...
A look back at the moments that defined a historic day in the US capital. ...
The new US vice-president speaks of the values President Joe Biden wants to "summon" in America. ...
Was Christine Dacera raped and murdered? Differing accounts of her death have caused outrage. ...
Satellite imagery is being used to count elephants in a breakthrough that could aid conservation. ...
America's new president has promised to spend $1.9tn on combatting Covid-19, with a pledge to vaccinate 100 million people in his first 100 days. ...
Israel is likely to be the first country to see an impact from vaccination - but it is still too early. ...
A teacher was charged with fraud for describing himself as "African". ...
Some firms are encouraging staff who are working from home to take their lunch breaks together. ...
The US's allies - and enemies - have been setting out their hopes for the new administration. ...
Lim Kim says her music challenges prejudices about Asian women and attacks Orientalism. ...
The new president is sworn into office by Chief Justice John G Roberts. ...
Kamala Harris is sworn in as US's first female, Black and south Asian vice-president. ...
Joe Biden makes his inaugural address as the 46th president of the United States. ...
Outgoing US President tells his supporters that "we will be back in some form". ...
Joe Biden's inauguration as 46th US president will mark a new chapter from Donald Trump's legacy. ...
At least two people have died in a suspected gas blast that destroyed four floors of a building. ...
Protests continued for a fifth night over high unemployment and an economic crisis. ...
The cardiologist, who works in Cape Town, once headed the apartheid-era secret germ warfare programme. ...
Donald Trump and his wife Melania depart on Marine One hours ahead of his successor Joe Biden's inauguration. ...
The southern African state has recorded a surge in cases since the end of the festive season. ...
The jailed opposition figure alleges the property was paid for "with the largest bribe in history". ...
Fears had grown over the Alibaba founder's whereabouts because of pressure from Chinese authorities. ...
The cupped clap of a butterfly's wings may be the key to their flying abilities and their survival. ...
The actress has been accused of abandoning children she had through a surrogate. ...
Donald Trump pardons 73 people, including former aide Steve Bannon, in one of his last acts as president. ...
The new president will take the oath of office in a Washington DC fortified against any civil unrest. ...
FAW counts Red Flag limousines, used by China's communist party leaders, among its products. ...
An issue with hydraulic systems led to the early shutdown of a test for Nasa's new "megarocket". ...
South Africa is the worst-hit country in Africa, but has not yet started doing Covid-19 vaccinations. ...
Student protests around the country are set to highlight the mental health impacts of the pandemic. ...
The decision by ex-champion Sofia Bekatorou to describe how she was assaulted leads to a #Metoo moment. ...
With so much hostility - and mistrust - between Washington and Tehran, will President Biden be able to revive the nuclear deal? ...
Cancer patient Luke Grenfell-Shaw completes the first part of his round-the-world challenge. ...
Orthodox Christians, Putin among them, take an icy dip to commemorate a special day. ...
The sentence is the country's harshest ever for insulting the monarchy. ...
Donald Trump won a surprise victory in 2016 partly because he promised to shake things up. And boy, did he. ...
The artwork has been returned to an Italian museum - whose staff were unaware it was missing. ...
The last four years have been a whirlwind - we asked the experts to break down Trump's key moments. ...
The vote in Italy's upper house was triggered by a row over EU funds to tackle Covid. ...
One person is killed and at least 10 are injured after cars collide on the Tohoku Expressway. ...
The Amazon Prime drama starring Saif Ali Khan was accused of 'deliberately mocking Hindu gods'. ...
Photos of the cakes, some topped with genitalia fashioned out of fondant icing, went viral online. ...
The EU's aviation agency says clearance will be given next week for the aircraft, grounded after two crashes. ...
ONA in the south-west is the first eatery serving plant-based food to win a prestigious Michelin star. ...
They were sleeping on the pavement next to a motorway when a truck ran them over in Gujarat state. ...
The Mexican president spoke out as thousands gather in Guatemala en route to Mexico and the US. ...
Wuhan writer Fang Fang talks about the price she has had to pay for her controversial lockdown diaries. ...
A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse. ...
Putting sites underground does not mean they're beyond the reach of those who want them scuppered. ...
Smoking within 10m (30ft) of others is no longer allowed in parks, play areas, bus and tram stops. ...
The shooting dead of striking miners in 1949 continues to have resonance in Nigeria today. ...
Artificial intelligence helped investigators in a daunting examination of Airbus's business. ...
Demonstrators angered by high unemployment and an economic crisis clash with police. ...
The US president-elect dismisses a White House order lifting entry bans for much of Europe and Brazil. ...
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios takes aim at Novak Djokovic ahead of the Australian Open. ...
The BBC speaks to Nirmal Purja, among the first Nepalese climbers who reached the K2 summit in winter. ...
Conflict in the Ethiopia region has created a "dire" situation, an official said in leaked notes. ...
Online services were restricted ahead of last week's vote, and social media remains blocked. ...
Tennis players living under strict quarantine rules before the Australian Open will get "no special treatment", says Victorian premier Daniel Andrews. ...
The Jewish employee had warned co-workers about the danger of Nazis during the Capitol Riots. ...
Aditya Singh was reportedly afraid to fly due to Covid-19, so lived in Chicago's O'Hare airport. ...
The border closure is likely to remain even with widespread vaccinations, a top official says. ...
A South Korean court sentenced Lee Jae Yong to two and a half years in prison. ...
Alexei Navalny returned to Moscow from Germany months after a nerve agent attack nearly killed him. ...
Security forces block a caravan of thousands that could pose an early test for the Biden White House. ...
Rescuers say at least 12 workers are alive a week after an explosion blocked the mine's exit. ...
China's economy grew at 2.3% for the year, making it the only major economy to see growth last year. ...
A nurse receives the first jab, after months of delay and political discord over the programme. ...
He coordinated with Trump supporters during the Capitol riot - but new video suggests it was part of a ploy. ...
As war-torn Yemen braces itself for a second wave of Covid-19, one doctor tells her story of battling the pandemic alone after her colleagues fled. ...
Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates. ...
Taking down pictures and clearing out desks is part of a huge operation readying for a new president. ...
Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns. ...
A partial withdrawal of US troops from Somalia is coming at a critical time for the country. ...
Following the events at the US Capitol, there are concerns about the activity of militia groups. ...
Small groups - some armed - gather in US cities, amid tight security before Joe Biden's inauguration. ...
'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have snowballed on social media since the killing of George Floyd. ...
The prominent Kremlin critic was detained moments after arriving in Moscow, and wasn't allowed to bring his lawyer with him. ...
The BBC's Stephen McDonell visits Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the world's first Covid-19 lockdown. ...
Some competitors must stay in their hotel rooms, following positive Covid cases on inbound flights. ...
Former climbing champion Lai Chi-Wai raised HK$5.2 million for spinal cord patients. ...
Spector transformed pop music with his "wall of sound", but in 2009 was jailed for killing actress Lana Clarkson. ...
The producer who transformed pop music and died while serving a jail sentence for murder. ...
Aristeidis Adamopoulos quits but denies wrongdoing after allegations from a sailing gold medallist. ...
Fighting erupted after a man was stabbed in a row between two men from different ethnic groups. ...
The opposition leader has been recovering in Germany, but expects arrest when he lands in Moscow. ...
The death toll has now risen to 73 following the powerful tremor on Sulawesi island on Friday. ...
The world's airlines need another $70-$80bn of government aid to get through the pandemic, the industry says. ...
The new president will repeal Trump travel bans and re-join the Paris climate accord after being sworn in. ...
The main opposition candidate rejects the result that saw President Museveni win a sixth term. ...
In the 1980s Greece demanded Britain return the Parthenon marbles, a sculptural frieze removed by Lord Elgin almost two hundred years earlier. ...
The two women were targeted by gunmen while travelling to their office in a vehicle, officials say. ...
Dozens of top players are forced to isolate for 14 days, throwing their preparations into disarray. ...
The leaders of the US, France, Germany and other leading economies will meet in Cornwall in June. ...
In a tweet, fellow rapper Ice-T said he had spoken to Dr Dre, who was "safe and looking good". ...
In 1898 a white mob stormed Wilmington, North Carolina and forced locally elected leaders to resign. ...
From "extreme" selfies to dancing to pop - the fun posts considered a crime. ...
Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough. ...
Gambia's truth commission has revealed tales of murder and torture that jar with Gambians' self image. ...
Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October. ...
During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings. ...
Prime Minister Jean Castex said the measures would be in place for at least 15 days. ...
Mount Semeru has erupted, pouring volcanic matter miles into the air and placing locals on alert. ...
The four main engines for Nasa's new "megarocket" are to be fired in unison for the first time. ...
Members of the extreme right are searching for new online homes, amid paranoia that they are being ‘set up’ by the authorities. ...
From a fitness-obsessed sausage dog to other news in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It. ...
Till now, K2 was the only mountain higher than 8,000m not to be conquered in winter. ...
National Guard troops from across the country descend on Washington DC amid tightened security. ...
But his main rival Bobi Wine claims vote-rigging and vows to produce evidence. ...
Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor. ...
The execution of Dustin Higgs, 48, is the 13th federal death sentence carried out since July. ...
Health officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain by March. ...
Health and frontline workers are first in line for jabs at vaccination centres across the country. ...
California's poor residents are among those hardest hit by the pandemic. ...
Christian supporters of President Trump were among the thousands who descended on Washington. ...
An increasing number of civilians are becoming victims of the conflict in Ethiopia's Oromia region. ...
For residents on both sides of the border there are hopes of an end to queues, but not everyone is convinced. ...
The BBC World Service speaks to reporters in six regions around the world about the hopes and expectations for Joe Biden's administration. ...
New documentary highlights extent of the FBI surveillance of the US civil rights leader. ...
Joyce, 17, explores progress towards the goal of clean water for all in her country, Rwanda. ...
Mark Rutte's cabinet is to resign after families were wrongly accused and many faced financial problems. ...
German officials say some people have used Buchenwald mass graves as a toboggan run. ...
Mark Schmidt masterminded an international doping ring exposed by police in "Operation Aderlass". ...
President Museveni's rival alleges the internet shutdown allows for rigging in the election count. ...
Officials will take no further action after concluding the bird is "highly likely to be Australian". ...
Planes, missiles and marching troops are on show as North Korean state media broadcasts a massive parade. ...
Several people are hurt as a bus plunges from an overpass in the Bronx on to an access road below. ...
Salvador Cienfuegos's arrest by US investigators last year caused a rift between the two countries. ...
Jordan J Lloyd has added digital colour to black-and-white photos of Dr King and the civil rights movement. ...
At least seven people are killed and hundreds injured in a quake on Sulawesi. ...
At six resorts, visitors will be able to play golf, rather than just having to isolate in their rooms. ...
With just days left, the US president continues crackdown on Chinese firms with more sanctions and bans. ...
The show of military strength comes days before the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president. ...
The Afghan vice-president tells the BBC that the latest US troop withdrawal will lead to violence. ...
The plan would help communities the US president-elect says have been hit hardest by the pandemic. ...
In addition to heavy restrictions on journalists in the Xinjiang region, China alleges “fake news”. ...
The group's leader in Afghanistan says the practice is "inviting criticism". It's also proving expensive. ...
A BBC investigation uncovers who is most at risk of lethal police violence in Brazil. ...
Rajini Chandy, a southern Indian actress, has raised hackles in a state where women still dress modestly. ...
An undercover policeman now facing trial amassed a hoard of Spanish state secrets. ...
Three candidates are challenging to lead Angela Merkel's CDU, but the race may not end there. ...
There will be increasing tension between the platforms and African governments, analysts say. ...
Johan "N0tail" Sundstein has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date. ...
Thousands of Hindus arrive for the bathing festival despite warnings to stay away during the pandemic. ...
Armie Hammer dismisses supposedly leaked messages and says he can now not be apart from his children. ...
Prime Minister Conte's government is torpedoed by ex-PM Renzi pulling ministers from his party out. ...
The US president could be barred from holding public office again after his second impeachment. ...
Officials say the bird, which is thought to have travelled on a cargo ship, is a biosecurity risk. ...
Tests on the pet food have shown potentially unsafe levels of aflatoxins, a by-product of mould. ...
Consumer watchdogs say the manipulative "dark pattern" design makes it hard for people to end membership. ...
The scientists investigating the origins of the coronavirus have landed in the city of Wuhan. ...
Under house arrest in Canada on bank fraud charges, Ms Meng has reportedly received death threats. ...
Jack Dorsey acknowledges that banning the president undermines the ideals of an open internet. ...
The life-sized picture of a wild pig found in a remote cave is thought to be 45,000 years old. ...
It follows a new investigation into the deadly contamination of water in the Michigan city in 2014. ...
Surveillance footage shows the moment a plane fell out of the sky in Oyster Bay, New York. ...
The Trump Organization has contracts with the city to run skating rinks, a carousel and a golf course. ...
Donald Trump stands accused of inciting violence that left five people dead. So what did the president say? ...
The US House of Representatives has voted with a trial due to begin in the Senate in the coming days. ...
Ten Republicans voted to impeach the president this time - but most in the party came to his defence. ...
US President Donald Trump called on his supporters to make their voices heard peacefully. ...
Johnson, Nixon and Clinton: Mr Trump follows three US presidents who have already faced impeachment. ...
Veteran Yoweri Museveni stands against singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine in a hotly contested poll. ...
Thai group Rap Against Dictatorship is known for its outspoken comments against the military and monarchy, ...
Studies show shoppers on both sides of the Atlantic are more ethically and environmentally minded. ...
The new US president may have more scope to make change than initially thought. ...
How many rioters have been arrested so far - and who are they? ...
Israeli aircraft reportedly attacked a series of Iran-linked targets in eastern Syria overnight. ...
Images appear to show a monkey wearing a Nazi uniform performing at a state circus last week. ...
Alexei Navalny says he will fly back on 17 January, months after he was sent to Germany for treatment. ...
The Die Hard actor was reportedly asked to leave an LA store for refusing to wear a face covering. ...
An amateur photographer’s aerial photos are gaining attention for this little known "natural wonder". ...
Lilly Aspell got the Wonder Woman 1984 part despite never acting before and does all her own stunts. ...
The Google-owned service said the president had broken its rules over the incitement of violence. ...
Lisa Montgomery, who killed a pregnant woman and took her baby, died by lethal injection in Indiana. ...
Lee Man-hee was however found guilty of embezzlement and handed a suspended jail term. ...
Police in Atlanta want to question YFN Lucci, 29, over a fatal shooting in the city last month. ...
Latest results show Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine is less effective than previous data suggested. ...
A top House Republican says she will vote to impeach Mr Trump over last week's US Capitol riot. ...
The trip planned by Donald Trump's outgoing administration had infuriated China. ...
The company denies selling technology that can identify the ethnic group and plans to reword the patent. ...
A vocal anti-"drug war" Catholic priest in the Philippines is to stand trial on charges of sedition. ...
Gaming company Razer claims to have made the world's most technologically advanced mask ...
The 86-year-old name will disappear in Australia from July, after a campaign by Aboriginal groups. ...
Hundreds of people will face a judge following a major inquiry into the 'Ndrangheta criminal group. ...
Instead of inoculating the elderly, Indonesia is focusing on working-age adults. Will it succeed? ...
Hamad had descended into despair, one of a Kuwaiti community denied rights for generations. ...
Novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani criticises coverage of the kidnapping of schoolchildren. ...
The coronavirus pandemic has helped spark a boom in virtual doctor's visits. ...
More than a third of people using screens more in lockdown reported eyesight changes, a study suggests. ...
People will be forbidden from leaving their homes from Thursday and must rely on food deliveries. ...
An investigation is opened into the disappearance of Diary Sow who has not been seen since 4 January. ...
An investigation is launched after the marine mammal was found with the president's name on its body. ...
Farmers have been camped outside capital Delhi demanding the repeal of the laws. ...
The judge orders a mental competency hearing to be held - just hours before the scheduled execution. ...
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the findings of the report are a "shocking and difficult read". ...
The trip comes as Washington lifts long-standing curbs on official interactions with Taipei. ...
The Chinese ad sparked outrage for allegedly implying that women were to blame for unwanted attention. ...
Many companies say they won't donate to Senators who refused to certify President-elect Biden's win. ...
Authorities are still searching for the data recorders of the crashed Sriwijaya Air plane. ...
New Zealand's national treasure has burned through nearly half of its cash reserves due to lockdowns. ...
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick turns down Donald trump's offer, citing the Capitol riots. ...
Five things you need to know about Uganda's divisive election. ...
British expats in Spain tell the BBC how the new post-Brexit rules have changed their lives. ...
Within days tech giants have moved to "deplatform" the president and some of his supporters. ...
The Danke housing controversy has exposed the vulnerability of young workers in China's cities. ...
The destruction of a sacred shrine by a mob has left Pakistan's Hindu minority feeling vulnerable. ...
Donald Trump made the decision days before Joe Biden, who wants friendlier US-Cuban ties, takes office. ...
Three vaccines have been approved in the UK - what are the differences between them? ...
Joe Biden will be the first known president with a stammer to take office. ...
A BBC investigation finds women suffered life changing conditions after going to Turkey for surgery. ...
Wasil lives in Jammu Kashmir and for more than a year the Indian government has blocked connectivity in the region. ...
Law enforcement officials warn of plans to hold armed protests before Joe Biden's inauguration. ...
Dutch TV films officials confiscating ham sandwiches from UK drivers under new food import rules. ...
A charge accuses the president of "incitement of insurrection" for his role in deadly Capitol riots. ...
Footage of the riot shows Mr Goodman lure a mob away from the Senate and the lawmakers hiding inside. ...
A memorial to Tamils killed in Sri Lanka's civil war is to be rebuilt after protests at its demolition. ...
Belinda Janson hopes she won't be the only woman driving garbage trucks in Ipswich, Australia, for long. ...
The government accuses the social media giant of bias days before hotly contested elections. ...
Kim Jong-un says he wants more and better weapons - so how will the next US president respond? ...
The "armed and dangerous" men used an improvised rope made of braided sheets to escape. ...
Pope Francis welcomes women performing Catholic rites, though they cannot become priests. ...
William Burns, who served for three decades as a diplomat, was key in reaching the Iran nuclear deal. ...
Aid groups say it may threaten operations in areas where millions of people are facing starvation. ...
This comes after a large-scale death of fish was reported on Lake Victoria and the River Nile. ...
Key charts and maps explaining how the virus has spread around the world. ...
Spain has seen heavy snow and plunging temperatures, while in Greece it is unusually warm. ...
The search engine giant and carmaker will go up against Tesla and other homegrown competitors. ...
The platform had been reliant on Amazon's cloud computing service, which has pulled its support. ...
Japan is hit by severe snow storms, killing at least eight and bringing some regions to a standstill. ...
Beny Steinmetz denies allegations of corruption over a major mining deal in Guinea. ...
Trump National in Bedminster is stripped of the 2022 US PGA Championship, with organisers saying using the course would be "detrimental". ...
Divers resume their search for the black boxes after a passenger plane crashed into the Java Sea. ...
Chinese officials are bracing for more punitive measures in Donald Trump's final days in office. ...
Uganda's Bobi Wine is aiming to unseat President Yoweri Museveni after 35 years in power. ...
Early results show Sadyr Japarov with 80% - and could see him enjoy sweeping new presidential powers. ...
The House of Representatives could vote on Tuesday on whether to impeach Donald Trump, Democrats say. ...
The government says it has taken extra measures to ensure Covid vaccines get distributed as planned. ...
Two landslides hit the same village in Indonesia within hours, leaving emergency teams trapped. ...
Mai-Mai militia group is being blamed for the ambush at a famous park where endangered gorillas live. ...
Information is emerging about those on board the Sriwijaya Air flight that crashed off Indonesia. ...
China had claimed its birth control policies - widely seen as a crackdown - gave women more freedom. ...
From some chilled out phenomena to feeling the heat in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It. ...
Cricket Australia apologises to India and investigates claims visiting players were subjected to racist abuse from fans during the third Test. ...
From record stores to pharmacies, secret artist group AnonyMouse have been creating little places for mice. ...
Ships with navy divers are sent to the site where a plane is believed to have plunged into the sea. ...
President-elect Joe Biden needs to unite his nation to fix US policy abroad, Jonathan Marcus writes. ...
A block of luxury flats in Singapore is being built around two homes whose owners refuse to move. ...
Why Albania wants to repatriate dozens of youngsters from al-Hol in northern Syria. ...
Uganda's Yoweri Museveni is running for a sixth elected term in office, against 10 challengers. ...
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