Ukraine war: Biden says US will not be intimidated by reckless Putin

The US president leads condemnation of Vladimir Putin after he annexes four occupied regions of Ukraine.

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Hurricane Ian: Bigotry couldn't beat this family - then came the storm

Their ancestors were among the first black Americans on Sanibel Island. Hurricane Ian drove them away.

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Week in pictures: 24 - 30 September 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

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The cyclist admitted wrongdoing in 2013

Lance Armstrong said he'd apologise to the man he sued for reporting on his doping

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Rare tree dormouse not seen for 20 years found in Austria

Researchers hope to learn more about the species, found in a Salzburg forest, before it goes into hibernation.

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Nike feels squeeze from strong dollar and discounts

The sportswear giant's shares fell by more than 9% in after-hours trading in New York.

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Australia to end mandatory Covid isolation

After enforcing some of world's toughest rules, Australia will no longer force people to stay at home.

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Ukraine war: US will never recognise Russia's annexation attempts, Biden vows

Within hours, Vladimir Putin is expected to declare that four Ukrainian regions are joining Russia.

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Brazil election: How the famous yellow football shirt has become politicised

As Brazil's election - and the World Cup - approach, the famous yellow shirt is being politicised.

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Adidas row: Morocco demands change to Algerian jersey design

Adidas says an Algerian palace inspired the design, but Morocco says it is cultural appropriation.

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King Charles: Will the monarchy move reconciliation forward in Canada?

The accession of King Charles could lead to greater reconciliation with indigenous people in Canada.

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Abortion: India Supreme Court says amended law to cover single women too

India's Supreme Court says all women, including those not married, can get an abortion up to 24 weeks.

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Big oil's toxic emissions from flaring undeclared

BBC investigation finds oil companies not declaring millions of tonnes of emissions linked to cancer.

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Optus: How a massive data breach has exposed Australia

Anger rises after 40% of Australians had details stolen in possibly the nation's worst-ever breach.

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TikTok: Will posting salaries online close the pay gap?

Shifting views are tackling the taboo of talking salary - will this help improve pay equity?

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Ukraine war: On the front line with troops in Kherson region

The BBC’s Abdujalil Abdurasulov reports from Ukrainian front line positions in the Kherson region

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Ethiopia's Tigray war: Satellite images capture troop build-up near Eritrea border

Soldiers and heavy weapons are being moved in the northern Tigray region, near the border with Eritrea.

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Brazil election: ‘We'll vote for Bolsonaro because he is God’

Fans of Brazil's president see him as a legendary leader, and are convinced he will win re-election.

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Wall Street firms fined $1.8bn over staff messages

Barclays, UBS and Goldman Sachs were among the 16 firms named by regulators in the probe.

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IMF sounds alarm on UK tax cut plans

The UK government proposals will work at "cross purposes" with the cost-of-living fight, the IMF says.

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Kerala dog attacks: Why the state has a fraught relationship with strays

Dog attacks are a recurring issue in Kerala, often prompting people to take extreme steps in response.

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Shakira to stand trial in Spain for tax evasion

The singer is accused of failing to pay €14.5m (£12.9m) in tax and could face eight years in jail.

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Ukraine war: Drone footage shows huge queues at Russian-Georgian border

Traffic is queuing at the Georgian border after President Putin ordered a "partial mobilisation".

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No good excuse for lack of women in tech - Apple boss

Apple chief executive tells the BBC the tech sector needs more women in order to thrive.

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Ukraine war: The referendums shunned by Kyiv and the West

The referendums in east and south Ukraine are dismissed as a sham by Kyiv and its Western allies.

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Is Finland's Wood City the future of building?

New public buildings in Finland have to incorporate more wood, which is leading builders to innovate.

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Hilaree Nelson: US mountaineer missing after 'skiing into crevasse'

Hilaree Nelson appeared to fall into a 2,000ft gap in the ice descending the world's eighth tallest peak.

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Ukraine war round-up: Russia admits call-up mistakes after clashes

Protests against Russia's mobilisation plan continue, as Russia concedes errors have been made.

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Russia's gas pipeline leaking into Baltic Sea - Denmark

Denmark sets up a banned zone near the Bornholm island, where a Nord Stream 2 leak is reported.

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Japan's push into 'deep tech' innovation

Japanese start-up firms are developing next-generation solar panels and microchips.

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Canadian family travel world before children go blind

A Montreal family goes on a global sightseeing tour after three of the children are diagnosed with a genetic condition.

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Rihanna to headline Super Bowl half-time show

The nine-time Grammy winner will headline February's event in Arizona, the NFL has announced.

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Giorgia Meloni: Far-right leader on course to run Italy

Giorgia Meloni aims to be Italy's first female PM and vehemently rejects any link to fascism.

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Vincent Van Quickenborne: Four arrested in Belgian minister 'kidnap plot'

The minister is under tighter police surveillance after a "serious threat", federal prosecutors say.

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Ukraine war: Ukraine will treat Russian deserters civilly, Zelensky vows

Ukraine says it will not force deserters to return to Russia where they would face prison.

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Storm Fiona: Houses washed into sea as storm batters Canada

One person is missing after storm Fiona battered the eastern coast, leaving widespread damage.

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‘We demand wages for housework’

In the 1970s, an international campaign demanded that governments recognise the value of unpaid work done in the home, primarily by women.

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Afrobeats: Chart show host celebrates 'beautiful year' for genre

Radio host Eddie Kadi says stars like Burna Boy have propelled the genre into the mainstream.

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Qatar World Cup: Accommodation worries for football fans

Organisers of the football tournament are facing criticism over a lack of affordable accommodation.

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Storm Ian delays launch of Nasa's Artemis I Moon rocket

The launch of the American space agency's big new Moon rocket is being delayed for the third time.

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Ukraine war: Hundreds arrested as Russian draft protests continue

Over 700 people were arrested at protests across the country on Saturday, rights groups said.

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Award for Elton John after White House performance

US President Joe Biden surprised Sir Elton John by giving him a medal for his contribution to music.

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EU 'must take seriously' Putin nuclear threats - Borrell

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told the BBC a dangerous moment had been reached in the Ukraine war.

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Week in pictures: 17 - 23 September 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

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Donors spending millions on Trump's legal battles

The former president's mounting bills are being paid by donors and the Republican party.

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Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann: The cheating row that's blowing up the chess world

Magnus Carlsen's apparent accusation against Hans Niemann is the biggest chess scandal in years.

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Iran protests: US to ease internet curbs for Iranians

The move comes after Iran tries to clamp down on internet freedom to stamp out widespread protests.

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Goldman Sachs: Sexual assault claims revealed in pay bias suit

Goldman Sachs is accused of "boys' club" culture that discriminated against women.

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Letitia James: NY Attorney General's history of clashing with Trump

When she was elected, the New York attorney general warned Mr Trump: "We are not scared of you."

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In photos: Kashmir's nomadic tribe faces existential crisis

Kashmir's Bakarwals are determined to maintain their traditional lifestyle despite pressures to change.

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Queen Elizabeth II leaves complex legacy for Aboriginal Australians

Some are grappling with how to celebrate her life while also acknowledging trauma from colonisation.

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Iran headscarf: Raisi says police custody death must be investigated

The death of a woman who allegedly broke headscarf rules sparks the worst unrest in recent years.

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Dozens of migrants killed as boat sinks off Syrian coast

The boats carrying more than 100 people had set off from near the Lebanese port city of Tripoli.

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Child heard crying as mobilised Russian men leave to fight

A child can be heard crying "Daddy, goodbye" in a video shared on Russian social media

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The fake sex chats fuelled by an elaborate scam

The erotic messages supposedly sent from women on some adult websites are often actually from men.

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Brazil election: Why it matters so much to the US

The US has been taking a keen interest in who Brazil picks as its next president. Why?

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The men behind a record-breaking menstrual campaign

An Indian initiative seeking to break down taboos has been simulating period pain in men.

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Ukraine war: Russian police carry away anti-war protesters

Footage showed protesters being detained after the Kremlin's announcement to mobilise reservists.

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Queen Elizabeth II: 16 moments from 16 tours of Australia

As Australians hold a day of mourning, we look back on memorable moments from her trips down under.

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US interest rates hit 14-year high in inflation battle

The US unveils another sharp rate rise as it fights to bring soaring prices under control.

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How a woman became a symbol of defiance in Iran

Mahsa Amin's death in police custody has sparked a wave of protest across Iran.

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Japan man sets himself on fire in apparent protest of Abe funeral

It is an escalation in demonstrations against the planned state funeral for the assassinated ex-PM.

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Golden Globes returning to TV in 2023 after diversity row

The award show was dropped by its US broadcaster last year over major diversity and ethics concerns.

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Nigeria Boko Haram crisis: The women walking miles to save their children's lives

Thousands of Nigerian children could starve following an Islamist insurgency, aid workers warn.

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Emiliano Sala: Pilot told friend doomed plane was 'dodgy'

Pilot heard a "bang" while flying the plane, as fresh CCTV shows Emiliano Sala shortly before crash.

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US charges dozens with $250m pandemic relief fraud

Money meant for needy children was instead allegedly spent on luxury cars and property in the US and overseas.

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Euro 2024: Russia banned from tournament, Uefa confirms

Uefa confirms Russia will not be included in the qualifying draws for Euro 2024 having been previously banned from the tournament.

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Sperm whales die in mass stranding on Australian beach

The 14 sperm whale carcasses were found by locals in Tasmania on Monday, authorities say.

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Beyond Meat: Vegan food executive accused of biting man's nose

Beyond Meat's Douglas Ramsey reportedly got into a row after an American football match in Arkansas.

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Nanmadol: Mudslides and flooding as typhoon batters Japan

Super typhoon Nanmadol has killed at least two people and injured 90 others since Sunday.

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Valery Polyakov: Record-breaking Russian cosmonaut dies aged 80

Valery Polyakov took the longest-ever spaceflight, clocking up 437 continuous days in the 1990s.

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Italy elections: Far-right Meloni scents power in a divided country

Giorgia Meloni has surged in the polls ahead of Sunday's vote with promises on taxes and migration.

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Pakistan floods: 'I lost my home - my baby could be next'

Thousands of displaced families in Pakistan are now threatened by diseases like dengue and malaria.

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Ukraine war: A village celebrates Russian retreat

Russia's Ukraine retreat leaves joy, but also destruction and danger.

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Adnan Syed: Conviction overturned in Serial podcast murder case

Prosecutors last week asked the court to vacate the conviction and release Syed pending a retrial.

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Hurricane Fiona flood water destroys Puerto Rican bridge

Wind and rain from Hurricane Fiona has caused a state of emergency to be declared on the US island.

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Biden again says US would defend Taiwan if China attacks

The US president says troops would defend the island, but the White House downplays the comments.

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Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border fighting claimed nearly 100 lives

Clashes along the two Central Asian countries' disputed border were the deadliest seen in years.

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Pakistan floods put pressure on faltering economy

The South Asian nation was already grappling with high prices, low foreign reserves and high debt levels.

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Uganda's transplant revolution brings hope to thousands

Until now, anyone needing an organ transplant in Uganda had to travel abroad at huge expense.

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Gaza farmer finds Byzantine mosaic while planting tree

Experts call the mosaic one of the greatest archaeological treasures ever found in Gaza.

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Hurricane Fiona knocks out Puerto Rico electricity

The US island's population of 3.3 million loses electricity as Hurricane Fiona makes landfall.

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Paul Pogba: Juventus midfielder's brother Mathias charged over alleged extortion plot

The brother of Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba is being charged and detained over an alleged plot to extort money from the former Manchester United player.

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Tango dancers from around the world flock to Buenos Aires

Couples have been competing in the first full world tango championship festival since Covid.

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French 'Spider-Man' scales skyscraper aged 60

Alain Robert says he climbed the 48-storey skyscraper without safety gear to mark his 60th birthday.

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'They need to apologise': Africans on the UK monarchy

Young people tell the BBC they want an apology from the British Royal Family for colonisation.

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Ukraine war: Power back on at huge nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia

Electricity from the national grid is being directly received at the Zaporizhzhia plant.

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Haiti riots: Calls for calm after days of anti-government violence and looting

Protests rage after an end to government subsidies sends fuel prices soaring.

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US abortion bans leave grey areas in complicated pregnancies

Terminations because of pregnancy complications are rare - but those who want them must navigate strict laws.

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The cowboy and the Queen who bonded over horses

Sitting with the heads of state at Monday's funeral will be Monty Roberts, a cowboy from California.

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IHG hack: 'Vindictive' couple deleted hotel chain data for fun

The pair, who say they are from Vietnam, wiped out IHG group data after a foiled ransomware attack.

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Ukraine war: Russian retreat exposes military weaknesses

Russian soldiers share accounts of inadequate equipment and staffing after their retreat in north-eastern Ukraine.

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China, Europe, US drought: Is 2022 the driest year recorded?

Heatwaves hit China, Europe and the US, causing lakes and rivers to dry up. Is this year the driest ever?

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Uber investigating hack on its computer systems

A hacker was apparently able to gain access to the company's internal systems.

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Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border: Almost 30 reported dead in clashes

Fighting regularly flares up in border disputes between the two Central Asian states.

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Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey fetches record $10.1m

It was reminiscent of a season where Jordan won his sixth and final NBA title with the Chicago Bulls.

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Raymond Dearie: Special master named to oversee Donald Trump Florida files

Raymond Dearie will be the independent overseer in the investigation into classified records.

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Raymond Dearie: Who is the special master reviewing seized Trump files?

Judge Raymond Dearie has been tasked with reviewing the documents taken from Mar-a-Lago in August.

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Maharashtra: 'Nowhere in the world can we find rock art of this kind'

A cave in Maharashtra has been found to hold stone tools belonging to an ancient Indian civilisation.

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Russia's Wagner boss: It's prisoners fighting in Ukraine, or your children

The head of the Russian mercenary group defends sending convicts to the Ukraine front line.

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Ukraine round-up: Inside freed city and Russia's prison recruits

The aftermath of Russia's occupation described - while its prison inmates are wooed by mercenaries.

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US mortgage rates hit 14-year high as inflation soars

For families hoping to buy a home, the moves compound affordability problems.

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Ukraine war: Evacuation plea after major dam hit by strikes

The southern city of Kryvyi Rih is at risk of flooding as water levels rise rapidly, officials warn.

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California drought: On patrol with the celebrity 'water police'

In drought-stricken California, trouble brews for famous water hogs like Kevin Hart and the Kardashians.

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Vikram Seth to Kamala Das: The dark, brooding world of Indian poets

A recent anthology combines appreciation of their work with some striking photographs.

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Queen Elizabeth II: Hong Kong's grief sends message to Beijing

The display of affection is also a way to express unhappiness at the situation in the former colony.

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Round-up: Zelensky in freed city, while Scholz says Putin remains undaunted

Ukraine's president visits Izyum - while the German chancellor says President Putin does not think the invasion was a mistake.

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Oxfam report: India women and Muslims earn less due to discrimination

A new report blames "societal and employers' prejudices" why women and Muslims earn less.

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Michelin awards first stars to 13 Toronto restaurants

Thirteen Toronto restaurants get the prized accolade, but critics say the winners aren't diverse enough.

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Russia covertly spent $300m to meddle abroad - US

The US alleges that Moscow has sought to buy political influence in more than 24 countries since 2014.

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Queen Elizabeth II: What her death means to Malaysia

Tributes are paid to Queen Elizabeth amid calls for the Commonwealth to be reformed for a new age.

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Triple talaq: Has India's divorce ruling helped Muslim women?

Five years after the Supreme Court outlawed instant Islamic divorce, how are Muslim women in India faring?

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Kenneth Starr: Clinton investigator dead at 76

Kenneth Starr became a household name for his investigation into Bill Clinton in the late 1990s.

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US inflation remains high despite lower petrol prices

Financial markets sink as the costs of food, housing and medical care rise more than expected.

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Ukraine war: We retook 6,000 sq km from Russia in September, says Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky says the gains were made in the east and south during a swift counter-offensive.

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Ros Atkins on… Ukraine’s fightback

The BBC’s Analysis Editor examines the significance of Ukraine’s counter-offensive against Russian forces.

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Taoiseach: Queen's death 'reminder to nurture UK-Ireland relations'

The Queen's visit to Ireland in 2011 was a "watershed moment", Taoiseach Micheál Martin tells the BBC.

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Ukraine round-up: Counter-attack continues, Kremlin remains defiant

Monday saw Ukraine pressing a counter-offensive which has retaken swathes of territory in the north-east.

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WATCH: Russian tanks abandoned on retaken Ukrainian territory

Ukraine's military says it has retaken territory from Russia, making its first significant gain in months.

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Modern slavery shoots up by 10 million in five years

More than half of forced labour happens in richer countries, with women and children most at risk.

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Ukraine war: Russians 'outnumbered 8-1' in counter-attack

Ukraine's army makes significant territorial gains, while Russia hits back with missiles.

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Freebies: The row over handouts and welfare schemes in India

Can India draw a distinction between handouts aimed at winning votes, and bona fide welfare schemes?

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Uhuru Kenyatta: How will Kenya's outgoing president be remembered?

President Uhuru Kenyatta promised national cohesion and to fight corruption. He made some progress.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky says blackouts in Kharkiv and Donetsk caused by targeted Russian attacks

Power cuts have affected nine million people in revenge for successful counter-attack, Ukraine says.

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President Biden references Queen in 9/11 remembrance speech

The president pays tribute to the thousands of people who died 21 years after the attacks on US soil.

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Ukraine war: Shock and joy in newly liberated villages

"They asked 'is anyone alive?' and I realised they were ours," says one woman. "They were so beautiful."

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Charles III: Antigua and Barbuda to vote on King's role as head of state

The country's PM says the poll will be held within three years, but Australia rules out a vote.

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US Open final: Iga Swiatek beats Ons Jabeur to win New York title

World number one Iga Swiatek caps a dominant season by beating Tunisia's Ons Jabeur at the US Open to win her second major title of 2022.

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Hong Kong: Five jailed in for 'seditious' children's books

Authorities said the books, about sheep trying to hold back wolves, referred to the Beijing government.

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Queen Elizabeth II and Africa: In pictures

Queen Elizabeth visited more than 20 African countries during her reign, as independence swept the continent.

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Charles III is proclaimed king in in TV first

King Charles III is proclaimed king by is a historic ceremony, broadcast for the first time.

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New Zealand: Whale may have caused boat flip that killed five

Mayor Craig Mackle says the whale may have surfaced beneath the boat causing it to capsize.

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Kharkiv offensive: Russia surprised as Ukraine takes several towns - UK

President Zelensky says Ukraine has retaken 30 settlements in its eastern offensive this week.

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Three ways climate change makes adventure tourism riskier

Melting ice, intense rain, and wildfires are making adventure tourism more dangerous, experts say.

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New York declares state of emergency over polio

Evidence emerges that a virus - once declared eradicated from the US - is spreading across the state.

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Ukraine war: Heavily pregnant medic held in Russian prison

The family of Mariana Mamonova are calling for her release before her due date at the end September.

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Queen Elizabeth II: Australians pay tribute to 'a great monarch'

People in Sydney discuss what Queen Elizabeth II meant to them.

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France clamps down on delivery depot 'dark stores'

So-called dark stores, used by delivery services, will be classified as warehouses rather than shops.

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Blinken flies in to rally Western support for Ukraine war

America's top diplomat visits Kyiv to firm up European leaders' resolve as winter fuel shortages loom.

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Queen Elizabeth II: World leaders remember a 'kind-hearted Queen'

Leaders from around the world are paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who "defined an era".

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John Pennycuick: The British-era colonel revered in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu state remembers John Pennycuick for the dam he built and is gifting a bust in his honour.

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Ukraine round-up: Eastern advance and Crimea claim

President Zelensky says Ukraine has retaken settlements in the east, as Ukraine admits attacks in Crimea.

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Canadian mass stabbing suspect arrested

Myles Sanderson, the Canadian mass stabbing suspect, has been arrested - ending manhunt that took in three provinces

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Paul Urey: Captured Briton possibly suffered 'unspeakable' torture, says Ukraine

Aid worker Paul Urey's body has "signs of possible unspeakable torture", says Ukraine.

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Canada stabbings suspect has 59 prior convictions, documents show

The decision to release Myles Sanderson in February will be reviewed by the parole board.

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Manasseh Sogavare: Solomon Islands PM accuses Australia of interference

Manasseh Sogavare reacts angrily to an offer by Australia to help fund an election he wants to delay.

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Ukraine backs UN call for nuclear plant safe zone

The UN nuclear agency said Russian military equipment at the Zaporizhzhia plant undermines security.

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US bars 'advanced tech' firms from building China factories for 10 years

The US has barred chip companies that get federal funding from building advanced facilities in China.

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South Korea: 'They cancelled my job interviews because I'm disabled'

Dayeon's interviews were called off after recruiters discovered she had hearing loss.

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Meet China's lost pet detectives

They not only help owners find lost animals, but also teach them how to look after their cats and dogs.

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Juul to pay $438.5m to resolve US marketing probe

US prosecutors accuse the firm of "relentlessly" targeting underage buyers.

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How India is building a pearl farming industry

The Indian government is fuelling its growth, but critics say the boom is coming at a cost.

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Ukraine war: North Korea supplying Russia with weapons, say US reports

Documents obtained by US media say Pyongyang is supplying millions of artillery shells and rockets.

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In pictures: Typhoon Hinnamnor wreaks devastation along South Korea coast

The category-5 cyclone battered South Korea's south-east coast and is heading towards Japan.

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Fat Leonard: Malaysian businessman linked to US Navy scandal escapes

Leonard Francis is at the heart of a massive million dollar bribery scandal involving the US Navy.

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Pakistan floods: Officials struggle to stop biggest lake overflowing

A prior attempt to drain the lake to stem the overflow had failed to adequately reduce water levels.

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Hermit faces eviction from beachside cave home

Nisim has spent almost 50 years building and decorating his home in the Israeli town of Herzliya.

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Canada stabbings: One suspect found dead

Canada police say the body of Damien Sanderson, 31, has been found, but his brother Myles is still at large.

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Saskatchewan stabbings: Suspects still at large, police say

Myles and Damien Sanderson are charged with first degree murder after 10 people were killed.

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Bed Bath & Beyond finance chief falls to his death in NY

Police say Gustavo Arnal fell from a skyscraper as the retailer is struggling with sales and debt.

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US Open: Nick Kyrgios beats Daniil Medvedev on entertaining New York night

Nick Kyrgios ends Daniil Medvedev's defence of the US Open title as he earns an enthralling four-set win on an entertaining night in New York.

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'Why I made a film about my addiction'

Jit Chauhan, 48, was drinking a litre of whisky a day when his alcoholism was at its worst.

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Workplace accidents: Poor workers pay price for India's economic push

India is trying to become an industrial powerhouse, but is that coming at the cost of workers' safety?

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Japan's female bosses mapping a course for other women

Female bosses remain a small minority in Japan, but efforts continue to increase their numbers.

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Chinese motorcyclists join Chongqing wildfire battle

The south-western city of Chongqing was one of the areas hit worst by the flames in August's heatwave.

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Mystery as private plane crashes into Baltic Sea

Nato scrambled jets to follow the aircraft on its erratic flight across Europe towards Latvia.

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Calais: Ferry companies apologise for long waits

Travellers returning home from their summer breaks in France report lengthy queues at the French port.

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Klyuchevskaya Sopka: Climbers killed during a fall on Russian volcano

Six people are known to have died and rescuers are unable to reach survivors, local media say.

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Chile: Vote on new constitution but divisions persist

The document was drafted after mass protests demanding more social inclusion and equality.

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Tamil Nadu: India woman's food paintings you will want to eat

Varuna Sridhar, a 21-year-old artist from Chennai city, is winning fans with her hyper-realistic food paintings.

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WATCH: Wall of dust sweeps across Arizona

Aerial footage shows the 50-mile-wide haboob as it moved, leaving thousands without power.

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Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: Link lost to main power line

The UN nuclear watchdog says the Zaporizhzhia plant is now relying on a reserve line to supply power.

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'Happy tears' - Serena Williams bows out of US Open

Serena Williams waves farewell to the US Open - and her illustrious career - amid emotional scenes after she is beaten by Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic in New York.

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Inside Libya's secret jail: 'Being alive is a miracle'

A civil servant recounts his ordeal after being detained by the intelligence services in Tripoli.

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The woman who taught the West how to cook Indian food

A ground-breaking Indian cookery programme was presented by the Indian actor turned food writer Madhur Jaffrey.

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Jane Fonda: Hollywood star having chemotherapy for cancer

The Hollywood icon revealed she is being treated for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

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Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Sri Lanka's ousted former president returns

Gotabaya Rajapaksa is back in the country just weeks after anti-government protests drove him from office.

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Japanese yen slips to 24-year low against dollar

The US dollar hit a fresh high on strong employment data and the signal of higher interest rates.

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Feist quits Arcade Fire tour, citing allegations against Win Butler

The singer was supporting Arcade Fire on tour when frontman Win Butler was accused of misconduct.

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Karnataka: The leopard that has put India state in a spot

Forest officials in Karnataka state have been searching for the leopard for more than 27 days.

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Canada: Why ERs are struggling to stay open nationwide

A growing nursing shortage has put pressure on hospitals, and smaller ones are left with few options.

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January 6: Ex-police officer gets record 10-year sentence over Capitol riots

Thomas Webster, 56, attacked officers with a metal flagpole during the riots in January 2021.

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'Brit in the bush': Backpacker who became an accidental outback cook

UK woman Ellie Daborn cooks for 41 people on an Australian property that's 400km from any shop.

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