Coins and medal found in mysterious West Point time capsule from 1820s
The military academy first thought the 200-year-old box was empty. Closer study revealed otherwise.
2023-08-31 09:18
Fukushima: No detectable radioactivity found in sea after water released, Japan says
Tokyo seeks to reassure neighbours about the release of treated water from the damaged nuclear plant.
2023-08-27 17:47
Georgia renames square after first black Civil War nurse
Susie King Taylor's name replaces pro-slavery former US vice-president John C Calhoun.
2023-08-26 04:54
Fukushima: Discharge from Japan nuclear plant safe, tests show
Fukushima operator Tepco reveals sample results after release of contaminated water into Pacific.
2023-08-25 20:29
Fukushima: The fishy business of China's outrage over Japan's release
In China, there is alarm over the nuclear plant's water but its seafood ban isn't rooted in science.
2023-08-25 17:59
Fukushima: China retaliates as Japan releases treated nuclear water
The controversial discharge of treated nuclear water sparks an outcry and a seafood ban from China.
2023-08-24 17:49
North Korea's second spy satellite launch fails
It appears the rocket carrying the satellite flew further than during the previous attempt.
2023-08-24 17:22
Fukushima nuclear disaster: Japan to release treated water this week
The controversial plan will proceed despite opposition from local fishermen and neighbouring countries.
2023-08-22 12:46
North Korea: Taekwondo athletes believed headed to Kazakhstan
It will mark the first overseas appearance of North Korean athletes since the pandemic.
2023-08-17 16:55
Migrant boats in the Mediterranean: Why are so many people dying?
The BBC explores the many reasons why the central Mediterranean is among the deadliest migration routes.
2023-08-13 09:45
Newest national monument set to be created in Arizona
The plan, to be announced by Joe Biden later, will protect indigenous cultural sites and curb mining.
2023-08-08 23:27
Sudan conflict: Women tell BBC horror stories of rape
Women give the BBC harrowing accounts of rape by fighters, as conflict rages in the country.
2023-07-31 07:19