
Japan economy grows much faster than expected
The weakness of the yen has helped Japanese exporters as it makes their products cheaper overseas.
2023-08-15 09:54

At least 12 die in inferno at petrol station in southern Russia
Fire engulfs an area of 500 sq m (5,380 sq ft) in Makhachkala, in the southern region of Dagestan.
2023-08-15 07:21

Hawaii wildfires: 'Directed energy weapons' and other false claims go viral
Rumours that the disaster was orchestrated by elites with a laser have been seen by millions.
2023-08-15 05:46

The Ukrainian refugees returning to war-torn homeland
Ukrainians share experiences of visiting families and friends back home, amidst daily danger alerts.
2023-08-14 13:28

Talking to the Taliban: Right or wrong?
Whether world leaders should engage with the Taliban government is complicated, writes Lyse Doucet.
2023-08-14 07:27

New Zealand's youth vaping crisis clouds smoke-free future
As cigarettes are phased out, parents say new laws do little to address rampant vaping by young people.
2023-08-14 00:56

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 10:29

US returns haul of stolen artefacts to Italy
The items were all stolen from Italy in the late 1990s and some were worth millions of euros.
2023-08-12 22:25

Judge rules Southwest disregarded order in religious discrimination case
A federal judge says the airline twisted his words and failed to comply with his court order.
2023-08-10 22:16

Virgin Galactic: Mum, daughter and Brit, 80, count down to space flight
Virgin Galactic aims to fly an 80-year-old former Olympian, a mother and her daughter into space.
2023-08-10 13:53

Physics student kept 'dream' space flight secret from work
The Aberdeen University student's co-workers only learned of her planned space trip via the news.
2023-08-10 06:16

Sudan conflict: Call for gravediggers in Omdurman as fighting intensifies
Residents of the Khartoum area are shaken by an intense wave of bombing targeting paramilitary forces.
2023-08-09 22:48