Authorities hope reopening will generate $30bn for the tourism sector despite ongoing restrictions. ...

The win, seen by some as a much-needed PR victory for bats, has ruffled feathers among bird-lovers. ...

Finnish-Somali prize-winning director Khadar Ahmed credits Africa for his great storytelling. ...

Will leader Fumio Kishida's plans to share the wealth materialise? ...

Our growing appetite for novel food tech - from lab grown meat to nano-packaging. ...

A bitter power struggle at Rogers Communications has gone from 'Succession' to 'Game of Thrones'. ...

As the serious business of negotiation finally begins in Glasgow, we look at the key barriers to progress. ...

Small changes to our lifestyles and choices could limit our personal carbon footprint. ...

The top emissions-producing nations all have plans to tackle global warming, but what progress are they making? ...

Thousands of people are on the streets after fleeing overcrowded detention centres in Libya's capital. ...

Aboriginal rangers step up efforts to preserve Mount Augustus - a landmark twice the size of Uluru. ...

Bekah, Abi and Morgan became friends after discovering they were all dating the same man. ...

A village in the eastern coast of India faces the risk of going under water amid rising sea levels. ...

Asked if Australia's leader was untruthful, France's president responds: "I don't think, I know." ...

The incident at a popular tourist site happened when one cabin came loose from its cable and fell. ...

Alexander Zverev continues his dominant form since the summer, beating Frances Tiafoe in the Vienna Open final. ...

Scientists from the WMO say global warming is leading the world into "uncharted territory". ...

Johnson says Macron should "de-escalate the rhetoric" and Macron says the "ball is in Britain's court". ...

US President Joe Biden addresses disappointment by some about what was agreed at the G20 ahead of COP26. ...

Three people were reportedly killed and 100 wounded after a crackdown on mass protests on Saturday. ...

Polls predict new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's party will have a reduced majority in the lower house. ...

Carole King, Jay-Z and Foo Fighters and others were inducted at a star studded Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. ...

Authorities said the man suffered a head wound and had an artery punctured in his thigh by the bull. ...

A roundup of stories you might have missed this week, including a hoverbike and million dollar trainers. ...

Activist Greta Thunberg is still hopeful the world can achieve "massive changes" to combat climate change. ...

The attack near Aden's airport is the deadliest to strike the temporary capital since last year. ...

Campeol owned a restaurant in Italy where the dessert was invented by his wife and a pastry chef. ...

The leaders of the world's richest economies are looking for an agreement ahead of COP26. ...

COP26 begins in Glasgow, amid dire warnings for the future if urgent climate action is not taken. ...

Harriet was waving her sisters off when the plane left the runway and burned. Now she's finding others linked to the tragedy. ...

Jess Griesel faces a backlash for joining a party that backs the interests of poor black South Africans. ...

Past COPs our science editor went to didn't stop climate change - will this one be any different? ...

The BBC has spoken to people around the world about how extreme heat is changing their lives. ...

BBC science correspondent Matt McGrath answers your questions about Glasgow's COP26 climate summit. ...

About 120 world leaders from US President Joe Biden to the prime minister of Andorra will be in Glasgow for COP26. ...

The photographer who spent 50 years fighting to protect indigenous people. ...

From office workers to students, Afghans share how their lives have changed since August. ...

In his first public comments, the actor says the cinematographer he accidentally shot was his friend. ...

Most Jewish Israelis do military service. But a small number, like Shahar, take an ideological stance. ...

This six-piece band has overcome a lot of opposition to be able to play Islamic devotional music. ...

Soviet TV's chief newsreader anchored major events in the country that collapsed in 1991. ...

Demonstrators across the country are demanding an immediate return to a civilian-led government. ...

A vast lava flow reshapes a Canary Islands landscape, but does not crush the locals' hopes. ...

The invitation is a significant turnaround, after negotiations for a papal visit collapsed in 2017. ...

As online abuse becomes the main form of venting, many worry about the toxicity cricketers face on social media. ...

Archaeologists discovered the boat during construction work on a new tourist train network. ...

The G20 leaders are holding their first face-to-face meeting since the start of the pandemic. ...

The island nation was one of the last countries in the world not to have reported any infections. ...

A unique robotic version of Start Me Up celebrates 40 years since the release of The Rolling Stones' Tattoo You album. ...

But US agencies say the virus, first identified in China, was not developed as a biological weapon. ...

Rich countries will get most of the attention, but developing countries are on climate change's front line. ...

Marshall 'Major' Taylor was the first black American to become a world champion, in 1899. This is his largely forgotten story. ...

Mariella, 17, made an app during lockdown that's helping some kids enjoy films for the first time. ...

The Trudeau government opposes the court order to pay C$40,000 to each indigenous child. ...

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. ...

Residents on the Spanish island share how Cumbre Vieja's eruption has changed their lives. ...

Viral basketball sensation Jamad Fiin's videos have racked up millions of views online. ...

Young climate activists from Africa share their message to world leaders at COP26. ...

Scientists discover California condors can give birth without any male genetic DNA. ...

Six human rights groups outlawed by Israel say they are being silenced and want the ban removed. ...

The twister flung trees and cars into the air and affected 100 homes, officials said. ...

Meta, the rebranded Facebook, made its debut at the company’s headquarters with a new sign today. ...

The wall to curb a wave of migrants entering from Belarus has been approved by Poland's parliament. ...

Streets are flooded and train lines blocked as the Italian island of Sicily is hit again by storms. ...

Heather Mack had been in jail for helping to kill her mother and stuffing her body into a suitcase. ...

With the 2019 protests and imposition of the National Security Law, plus Covid-19 border closures, is Hong Kong's label as Asia's financial capital at risk? Katie Silver reports ...

In an exclusive message recorded for the BBC, Pope Francis addresses world leaders ahead of COP26. ...

The actor and former governor of California speaks to BBC radio 4 ahead of the COP26 climate summit. ...

The popular Netflix show has now spawned its new cryptocurrency - and its soaring. ...

Former UK prime minister Gordon Brown has called for richer countries to airlift surplus Covid vaccines. ...

The Queen cancelling her appearance and a climate pledge delayed - what do they mean for COP26? ...

The top CO2-producing nations all have plans to tackle global warming - but what progress are they making? ...

The Terminator actor also says reducing meat intake does not have to mean sacrificing something. ...

The US president is attending two summits, while his $2.75tn (£2tn) spending plans are up in the air. ...

The criminal complaint alleges the ex-NY governor forcibly touched a woman at the governor's mansion. ...

BBC News has been given access to ShotSpotter, the controversial US technology company that detects gunshots. ...

In an exclusive interview, President Joko Widodo urges rich countries to share their vaccines. ...

Recriminations have followed the July floods and the alleged failure to alert residents. ...

The sentence comes as part of a federal government crackdown on violent white nationalists. ...

Jalalabad is the frontline in murky and bloody battle between two groups, and the death toll is rising. ...

Mikheil Saakashvili was president, but is now in prison as the government tries to silence him. ...

From milkshakes to pizzas, new vending machines are selling an expanding range of products. ...

Ethiopia has been increasing its wheat production, but this is yet to catch up with growing wheat demand. ...

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. ...

As Sunday's polls approach, we look at why it is so difficult to defeat the ruling party. ...

House Democrats accuse major oil companies of misleading the public for decades. ...

The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does. ...

A truck was carrying 55 million amphethamine tablets and over 1.5 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine. ...

A US congressional hearing will examine whether oil companies misled the public about climate change. ...

Russia closes non-essential services and sends workers home amid record Covid deaths. ...

Rémy Daillet is accused of forming an extremist group to plan attacks against the French state. ...

The primary schools have warned parents about the Netflix series' "violent messages". ...

Two British ships caught up in post-Brexit fishing rights row in French waters. ...

A French minister says the boat did not have a licence to fish in French waters and was seized. ...

It is likely to contribute to the global supply chain crisis and inflation, analysts told the BBC. ...

A sample of the Native American leader's hair confirms the identity of his great-grandson. ...

A volunteer army is delivering hundreds of meals to elderly East-Asians in New York. ...

Ahead of COP26, a BBC World Service poll finds growing support for strong political leadership. ...

Several people have been arrested for supporting Pakistan during Sunday's T20 World Cup cricket game. ...

The Brexit minister seeks "urgent clarification" after France says it will block ports to UK boats. ...

The decision is being seen as part of a larger bid to crackdown on vanity projects. ...

Gen Milley's comments were the first US acknowledgment of claims China tested a hypersonic missile. ...

Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to black Muslims about their experiences in the dating world and society. ...

There have been protests but much of Europe has accepted the QR codes as a means of extending freedoms. ...

As a major global climate summit approaches, is the Indian government on track to meet its own commitments? ...

Based on the 1929 book by Nella Larsen, the film tells the story of childhood friends who meet in later life. ...

The visit follows renewed attention on indigenous children who died at residential schools. ...

Nigerians welcome the return of artefacts - including Cambridge University's cockerel - looted in 1897. ...

New Mexico authorities say it is too early to determine if arrests will be made or charges laid. ...

The move follows a strong public rebuke of Israeli policy from US President Biden's administration. ...

Authorities will have the power to ban films deemed to violate China's national security interests. ...

Zoe Alexander told the suspects in the 2015 Paris attacks trial that they are war with themselves. ...

Sunao Tsuboi met Barack Obama on his historic visit to the site of the world's first nuclear attack. ...

A lawyer calls the ruling pioneering as her client could declare herself as a "co-carer". ...

The Adelaide United player has become the only current male professional footballer to do so. ...

Moldova has made history by buying gas from somewhere other than Russia. How will the Kremlin react? ...

In a new book, Huma Abedin says she was assaulted after a senator invited her into his home. ...

For the first time in 19 months, Australians will not need an exemption to travel overseas. ...

His political satire spared no side and revolutionised how stand-up comedy is now performed. ...

The generals fear they are at risk if civilian rule demands accountability, argues Alex de Waal. ...

A deadly flare-up shows how Lebanon's festering tensions could spiral into all-out conflict again. ...

Alex Clare on record label ultimatums and a hopeful return to a kinder music industry. ...

Forty years ago, a photographer spent a week following India's dreaded "bandit king" Malkhan Singh. ...

Nine people injured at the 2017 far-right 'Unite the Right' rally in Virginia are suing organisers. ...

The Middle East is warming faster than much of the world, leaving Kuwaitis struggling with everyday life. ...

A look at how India is trying to balance banishing poverty with meeting its climate commitments. ...

The actress tells the BBC that nations must start sharing jabs to help reach the WHO's vaccination goals. ...

Health experts say the benefits outweigh the risks and recommend the FDA authorise the vaccine. ...

Agnes Wanjiru was murdered nine years ago near a British army base in Kenya. ...

Dave Halls had previously been dismissed from another film over gun safety violations. ...

Washington has banned China Telecom from operating in America, citing "national security concerns". ...

The major shuffle sees changes in portfolios including defence, the environment and foreign affairs. ...

At least two people have died amid flooding caused by a rare storm in the city of Catania. ...

Astronomers have found hints of what could be the first planet ever to be discovered outside our galaxy. ...

"If we don't act now, it'll be too late," warns Sir David Attenborough ahead of the COP26 climate summit. ...

His space company Blue Origin hopes its venture will replace the International Space Station. ...

As more people try to live environmentally friendly lives, how do we make sex more sustainable? ...

The 2050 target controversially omits new short-term goals and cuts to fossil fuel industries. ...

She will lose her royal status and has declined a $1.3m payment for leaving the family. ...

"I am not bending to anybody's demands," says the US comic of the transgender backlash he faces. ...

The firm posts strong profits as it continues to face negative press over leaked internal documents. ...

Small changes to our lifestyles and choices could limit our personal carbon footprint. ...

As more people try to live environmentally friendly lives, how do we make sex more sustainable? ...

A crucial climate change summit is being held in the UK - this is why it's important. ...

Aisha Yerima, who was kidnapped aged 21, tells of her time living with militants in Nigeria. ...

When Afghanistan fell, hundreds of female judges went into hiding. After months living in fear, 26 have escaped. ...

London-born Jeymes Samuel directs Regina King and Idris Elba in The Harder They Fall. ...

A bottleneck could cost Daniel Liberson, an artisanal vinegar maker in Virginia, his small business. ...

Scientists in Singapore are using the popular building block in an effort to rejuvenate its reefs. ...

A key pledge on climate funding has still not been met, and the money is not sure to be there before 2023. ...

Soldiers are said to have opened fire on large crowds opposing the military takeover. ...

All foreign travellers to the US will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test. ...

Police identify the remains of a man killed by notorious murderer John Wayne Gacy in the 1970s. ...

Plans to auction the fragment, which depicts the head of an ancient ruler, sparked a row in 2019. ...

Ten Western ambassadors had angered the Turkish president by urging a jailed activist's release. ...

The human rights organisation says its staff are under threat from the city's national security law. ...

The UN World Food Programme says half the population now faces acute food insecurity. ...

How much do you know about the steps you could take to help curb climate change? ...

What's the evidence for global warming and how do we know it's being caused by human activity? ...

It comes amid rising tensions between the country's military and civilian transitional authorities. ...

Around 30,000 people were expected to take part in the marathon on October 31. ...

The US basketball legend wore the pair of red and white trainers during his first NBA season in 1984. ...

From acid rain to the ozone hole: Can we learn from the environmental "success stories" of the past? ...

Experts warn that the pandemic lockdowns have made more people vulnerable. ...

In a town in northern Chile it is not unusual for residents to stumble across ancient mummies. ...

Heightened tensions with Taiwan has the world wondering where President Xi Jinping sees China on the world stage. ...

The EU and US threaten punitive action against the government and rebels as conflict escalates. ...

New investments and incentives are making electric vehicles more viable. But is India ready for the change? ...

A report into alleged human rights abuses during the rule of former president Jammeh has been delayed. ...

The drinks company has been named the world's biggest plastic polluter. ...

The BBC is given rare access to film the 45,500-year-old images found on an Indonesian island. ...

Molly, 14, died after viewing graphic content on Instagram, which is owned by Facebook. ...

The US actor, who played Gunther on the show, had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. ...

A look back at some of the character's highlights following actor James Michael Tyler's death. ...

US officials had placed a $5m (£3.6m) bounty on the head of Otoniel, Colombia's most wanted drug lord. ...

The Zim Kingston ship is burning but officials said there is no safety risk to people on land. ...

Aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is distraught at the prospect of returning to jail, her husband Richard says. ...

Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets to claim a famous win over their great rivals at the Men's T20 World Cup in Dubai. ...

Vanessa Bryant said she learned about the death of her husband by seeing "RIP Kobe" notifications. ...

Real Madrid beat Barcelona in a new-look El Clasico to go top of the La Liga table and leave Ronald Koeman's side down in eighth. ...

Police have stopped vigilantes armed with batons, pepper spray and a machete at the Polish border. ...

The cinematographer was fatally shot by a prop gun while filming for western movie Rust. ...

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. ...

The suspected terrorist bombing comes a week after the UK warned about a possible attack. ...

Russian MMA icon Fedor Emelianenko knocks out the number two-ranked heavyweight Tim Johnson in Bellator 269 in Moscow. ...

The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers to reach the 2021 World Series, where they will face the Houston Astros. ...

Australia is the only rich nation still wedded to coal, despite urgent calls to stop its use. ...