Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky launches military anti-corruption purge
The Ukrainian president calls bribery "high treason" after confirming mass dismissal of officials.
2023-08-11 23:54
Period poverty: In Africa, women are being priced out of buying sanitary ware
BBC research reveals that women in Africa spend up to 13% of their income on menstrual products.
2023-08-11 07:47
Romania's forgotten orphans supported by UK charity
Charity Share has helped send hundreds of volunteer therapists to support the country's orphans.
2023-08-10 13:15
US lottery player wins $1.58bn Mega Millions jackpot
This is the third largest in US lottery history - and a ticket in Florida belongs to the lucky winner.
2023-08-09 20:23
IAS, IPS and IFS: Is India stifling criticism by retired bureaucrats?
A new rule gives the federal government more power to withhold or withdraw pension of former bureaucrats.
2023-08-09 13:27
Miss Universe Indonesia: Contestants complain of sexual harassment
Police are investigating the women's claim that they endured 'body checks' during the competition.
2023-08-09 12:24
Investigating the 'spiritual healers' sexually abusing women
A hidden world of exploitation by men working as "spiritual healers" has been uncovered by the BBC.
2023-08-08 07:16
Central African Republic President Touadéra wins referendum with Wagner help
Referendum results say 95% of voters back the changes but turnout is believed to be very low.
2023-08-07 21:55
Nottingham hospital Ukraine hub finds new home
Volunteers are breathing a sigh of relief after being given a new base at Nottingham City Hospital.
2023-08-07 13:24
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
Families in Turkey's quake cities battle dust and rubble six months on
Six months on from the deadly earthquakes, thousands are still living in tents and makeshift camps.
2023-08-07 07:51
Philippines accuses China of firing water cannon at boats in South China Sea
Saturday's stand-off was near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, the Philippines says.
2023-08-06 12:58