Trapped by a wildfire, their escape routes were blocked. Why?
A BBC investigation reveals confusion between officials as an inferno destroyed a town in Hawaii.
2023-11-11 03:52
Judge reinstates Trump gag order in election subversion case
It prevents him from criticising court staff, prosecutors and possible witnesses between now and his trial.
2023-10-30 18:46
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
Niger junta say ousted president Mohamed Bazoum tried to escape
Mohamed Bazoum tried to flee in the night with his family, cooks and security, the military say.
2023-10-20 11:21
Ukraine war: Curfews and closures mark a Friday night in Kyiv
Last orders at 10pm, a midnight curfew, and Russian air raids. How does a night out work in a war?
2023-09-08 08:21
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 spend €200m destroying wine as demand falls
A cocktail of problems hit the industry, including demand for wine falling as more people drink craft beer.
2023-08-26 07:18
Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years
Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention.
2023-08-20 19:57
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
US presses Taliban on human rights at Doha talks
It urges Afghanistan's rulers to reverse policies harming rights of women and vulnerable communities.
2023-08-01 08:56