Five key moments in the crushing of Afghan women's rights
Over two years, the BBC has documented women's fear, grief and resolve as their lives are supressed.
2023-08-15 07:25
At least 12 die in inferno at petrol station in southern Russia
Fire engulfs an area of 500 sq m (5,380 sq ft) in Makhachkala, in the southern region of Dagestan.
2023-08-15 07:17
Judge sides with 16 activists in Montana climate case
They alleged the state’s pro-fossil fuel policies violated their right to a healthy environment.
2023-08-15 05:46
Hawaii wildfires: 'Directed energy weapons' and other false claims go viral
Rumours that the disaster was orchestrated by elites with a laser have been seen by millions.
2023-08-15 05:17
Cambodia: Thousands of war-era explosives found buried at high school
Thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered buried in the grounds of a high school.
2023-08-14 04:54
New Zealand's youth vaping crisis clouds smoke-free future
As cigarettes are phased out, parents say new laws do little to address rampant vaping by young people.
2023-08-14 00:50
Miss Universe organisation cuts Indonesia ties over sex abuse claims
Contestants file a police complaint alleging unexpected body checks for scars and cellulite
2023-08-13 20:21
'Don't Ask Why': South Korea grapples with back-to-back 'Mudjima' stabbings
Two random attacks have led to questions in a society otherwise known for its low level of violence.
2023-08-13 15:20
Nigeria mosque collapse: At least seven die in Zaria
A crack had been discovered in one of the walls on Thursday, an official told local media.
2023-08-13 00:16
Ukraine war: Crimea bridge targeted by missiles, Russia says
The bridge that connects Russia to occupied Crimea has previously been attacked at least twice before.
2023-08-12 22:51
US returns haul of stolen artefacts to Italy
The items were all stolen from Italy in the late 1990s and some were worth millions of euros.
2023-08-12 22:18
Oldham mill fire deaths: Police misconduct investigation launched
The remains of four Vietnamese men were only found two months after the blaze at a mill in Oldham.
2023-08-11 17:16