Bela bill: South Africans face jail if children not in school
The education reform bill has come under fire as opposing parties say it is a "school capture".
2023-10-27 22:54
Russia hikes interest rates to 15% as inflation soars
The Bank of Russia raises rates more than expected to try to lower inflation and boost the rouble.
2023-10-27 22:21
South Korea court upholds ban on gay sex in the military
The ruling is a setback in the fight for LGBT rights in the country, human rights groups say.
2023-10-27 15:25
How does China fix the Evergrande mess?
The heavily indebted company has become the poster child of the country's flailing property sector.
2023-10-27 06:57
Neuschwanstein: US man charged over deadly attack at famed German castle
The suspect is accused of pushing two women into a ravine at Neuschwanstein Castle and raping one of them.
2023-10-27 06:49
Maud Kells: Death of missionary who spent decades in Africa
Maud Kells is praised for her "tremendous courage" after spending decades as an aid worker.
2023-10-27 00:47
UN agencies reduce Gaza aid operations as fuel runs out
The UN says it has enough to maintain water supplies for a day, after reducing support for hospitals.
2023-10-26 22:18
The Tonnerre: Why Macron is sending the ship to Gaza
The Mistral class amphibious helicopter-carrier is one of the most important vessels in the French navy.
2023-10-26 21:45
Ukraine war: Russians likely targeted Khmelnytsky nuclear plant - Zelensky
The International Atomic Energy Agency said the plant's operations were unaffected.
2023-10-26 18:58
Daniel O'Donnell: My music is 'not everyone's cup of tea'
After 40 years in the business, Daniel O'Donnell has fans in high places and a dollop of modesty.
2023-10-26 18:15
Main shootings: 'Helicopters, sirens. It's crazy' - Lewiston resident
Billie Jayne Cooke tells the BBC the whole city is in lockdown, describing the attack as "unimaginable".
2023-10-26 12:24
UK to charter flights for Afghan refugees stuck in Pakistan
Some Afghan refugees promised UK visas have been waiting in Pakistan for over a year, according to charities.
2023-10-26 05:47