Yury Garavsky: Swiss trial acquits man who admitted abducting Belarus politicians
A Belarusian is released despite giving a detailed account of disappearing opposition members.
2023-10-01 07:20
Brazil's top court boosts indigenous rights in landmark ruling
The Supreme Court sets a precedent for land claims by restoring territory to the Xokleng people.
2023-09-22 05:16
US spending in Ukraine explained in four charts
Volodymyr Zelensky needs the US to give more aid to Ukraine, but some are growing wary of the hefty price tag.
2023-09-21 07:56
Quobna Cugoano: London church honours Ghanaian-born freed slave and abolitionist
Quobna Cugoano was captured by slavers aged 13 but later played a big part in the UK abolition movement.
2023-09-20 09:47
Former Belarus 'hit squad' member to stand trial in Switzerland
Yury Garavsky is charged with the forced disappearance of three Belarusian opposition figures.
2023-09-19 08:53
Toyota halts all Japan assembly plants due to glitch
The world's largest car maker is investigating a system fault but says a cyber attack is unlikely.
2023-08-29 15:53
Could decriminalisation solve Scotland's drug problem?
Can lessons be learned from Portugal, which relaxed its drug laws more than 20 years ago?
2023-08-22 06:17
Royal prodigal son's return stirs up Thailand
The second of four estranged sons visits the country of his birth for the first time in 27 years.
2023-08-09 13:58
Belarus isolates political prisoners to break their spirit
Families of Belarusian political prisoners say loved ones are being denied any outside contact.
2023-08-07 07:23
Imran Khan: The cricket hero bowled out as Pakistan's PM
Imran Khan was elected on promises to fix corruption and the economy but struggled to deliver.
2023-08-05 19:58
Imran Khan: Pakistan military is 'petrified' of elections
In an interview with BBC Hardtalk, the former PM says only a free and fair vote can save Pakistan.
2023-08-03 16:29
First English slave fort in Africa uncovered on Ghana's coast
Archaeologists in Ghana say they have found the 17th Century remains of the long-lost Fort Kormantine.
2023-08-01 08:48