French shrug off Muslim upset at abaya ban in schools
France is broadly supportive of stopping girls wearing the robe, but many Muslim women are unhappy.
2023-09-09 08:52
Biden cancels Trump drilling leases in Alaska's largest wildlife refuge
But Mr Biden has not reversed his recent approval of an $8bn drilling project in the same region.
2023-09-07 07:20
Spain floods: Boy survives by clinging to tree overnight
The 10-year-old climbed on to a tree after his family's car was swept into a river by deadly floods.
2023-09-05 18:21
Four sons set out on a perilous migration route. Only one came home
A survivor tells the story of a five-week ordeal on the North Atlantic passage to Europe.
2023-09-03 07:49
France to ban female students from wearing abayas in state schools
The education minister says female Muslim students will not be allowed to wear the loose-fitting robe.
2023-08-28 04:21
Cape Verde boat disaster: 'My brother died for a dream we all have'
A man whose brother was among around 60 Senegalese feared drowned says he would take the same risk.
2023-08-18 00:52
Ministers face renewed pressure over boat crossings
Labour says the "small boats nightmare" must end after six people died trying to cross the Channel.
2023-08-13 12:51
Migrant boat sinks in Channel killing six people
UK and French coastguards rescued more than 58 people but two may still be missing, authorities said.
2023-08-12 23:16
UK signs deal with Turkey to disrupt people-smuggling gangs
It includes increased collaboration and intelligence-sharing but no deal to return failed asylum seekers.
2023-08-09 17:45
Four soldiers killed in Israeli strike in Damascus, says Syria
Another four soldiers are wounded in the missile attack near the capital Damascus, Syria's state media say.
2023-08-07 11:17
Elephant corridors: The busy trunk routes where locals take care to cross
The difficulties facing people living next to Botswana's growing African elephant population.
2023-08-06 08:29
US Customs and Border Protection sends resources to remote Arizona area after increase in migrant crossings
US border officials are increasing personnel and transportation resources at Ajo, Arizona, one of the most isolated and dangerous areas on the Southwest border, to deal with a recent increase in migrants and an ongoing heat wave.
2023-08-06 04:48