The female mayor in Tokyo fighting Japan's sexist attitudes

In a country with just two women in its cabinet, Satoko Kishimoto is trying to change the culture.

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Thousands protest at Georgian 'foreign agent' bill

Police fire water cannon and tear gas at protesters who say the new draft law limits press freedom.

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Join Eurovision fan's emotional ride to get tickets

Josh from Romford rushed to get tickets for this year's contest in Liverpool, but was he successful?

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US interest rates could go higher than expected

US stock markets fell following the remarks, which come ahead of another rate announcement.

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The Cameroonian migrants stranded on an island they had not heard of

Hundreds of Cameroonians are stuck in Antigua unable to afford the onward journey to the US.

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Syria Earthquake: Why did the UN aid take so long to arrive?

The UN's delay in sending aid to Syrian victims of last month's quake was unjustified, some experts say.

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Ukraine war: Bakhmut defenders double down - Zelensky

The president says the embattled eastern city's defence goes on, and that senior generals back the move.

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China's new human gene-editing rules worry experts

Regulations were updated after an outcry over gene-edited babies but a leading expert says they don't go far enough.

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Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss suggests 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle

Russia's frontlines could collapse if Wagner does not get ammunition, Yevgeny Prigozhin claims.

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Balochistan: Nine security officers killed in suspected suicide attack

An investigation is under way after preliminary evidence suggests that it is a suicide attack.

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Iraq alcohol ban: Christian political party appeals, saying it is undemocratic

Custom officials have been told to enforce a law ending the import and sale of alcohol with immediate effect.

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Melodramatic and over-the-top - the immersive world of K-dramas

It's tempting to draw comparisons between the two styles - but how similar are they?

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Toblerone: Swiss rules mean chocolate bar to drop Matterhorn from packaging

Production of some of the chocolate is moving outside Switzerland so the Alpine peak can no longer be used.

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US Disability rights activist Judy Heumann dies aged 75

She was regarded as "the mother" of the disability rights movement whose demonstrations led to law changes.

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Fespaco: Tunisia thriller Ashkal takes top film prize

Youssef Chebbi triumphs at Fespaco film festival with his first feature-length production, Ashkal.

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Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks

Countries have reached a landmark agreement to put 30% of the world's oceans into protection.

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Paris St-Germain 4-2 Nantes: Kylian Mbappe scores club-record goal as Ligue 1 leaders win

Kylian Mbappe scores a club-record 201st goal for Paris St-Germain in an entertaining win over Nantes in Ligue 1.

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In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas

Hemant Chaturvedi has documented 950 theatres across India and the stories behind them.

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Two Sessions: China looks at reforms to deepen Xi Jinping control

Lawmakers are set to pass far-reaching measures restructuring the government and the financial sector.

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Can Nigeria's election result be overturned?

Opposition parties say they will go to court - what happens next?

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Indonesia fire: Seventeen dead and hundreds evacuated

Hundreds living nearby had to be evacuated after the fire and explosion in the Indonesia capital.

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Tom Sizemore: Saving Private Ryan actor dies at 61 after brain aneurysm

The Black Hawk Down star's career was mired by drug problems and domestic violence convictions.

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Emmanuel Macron's mission to counter Russia in Africa

The French president is back in Africa trying to fend off challenges from Russia and China.

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Joe Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed, White House says

The US president's doctor says all cancerous tissue was successfully removed in February.

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Matteo Messina Denaro: Coded note led to Italy mafia boss arrest

Police found the note inside a chair leg during a search of Matteo Messina Denaro's sister's house.

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Robotaxi tech improves but can they make money?

Despite setbacks, robotaxi services from Cruise and Waymo are making progress, but will they make money?

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Ros Atkins on... The creeping TikTok bans

The app has been banned from employee phones by various governments amid security concerns.

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US arrests two for illegally exporting aviation tech to Russia

The men allegedly conspired to skirt US export laws to sell sophisticated aviation equipment to Russia.

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Florida resident dies from brain-eating amoeba

Officials suspect the victim was infected after rinsing their nasal sinuses with public tap water.

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Hong Kong: Under-construction skyscraper on fire

A skyscraper which was under construction has gone up in flames, with two people reported injured.

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Governor who dressed in drag backs Tennessee anti-drag bill

Bill Lee plans to sign bills restricting drag performers and gender-affirming care for children

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Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales

Makers of Japan's traditional drink are seeing success abroad offset falling domestic demand.

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Ukraine war: Images show devastated towns near front line

Photographers get access to areas close to the front line left destroyed by the war.

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LA agrees to pay Kobe Bryant widow almost $29m

Vanessa Bryant said first responders took photos of her late husband's remains for "morbid gossip".

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At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece

Kostas Koukoumakas takes a look at the devastation after two trains collided in northern Greece.

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Bola Tinubu - the 'godfather' who is Nigeria's president-elect

After fighting military rule in the 1990s, Bola Tinubu, 70, feels entitled to become Nigeria's president.

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Bola Tinubu wins Nigeria's presidential election against Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi

Bola Tinubu, 70, is declared the winner of Nigeria's election despite opposition calls for a rerun.

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Covid: FBI chief Christopher Wray says China lab leak 'most likely'

Christopher Wray says the FBI has "for quite some time" settled on a potential lab incident in Wuhan.

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Deadly train collision near Greek city of Larissa

Two trains collide near the city of Larissa, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens.

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Denmark scraps public holiday to boost defence budget

The extra day of work will provide an additional $400m to the economy.

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Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia

The K-pop superstars are among major acts that have returned as pandemic restrictions ease.

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Finland starts construction of Russia border fence

The Finnish government has sought to boost border security since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Why is Israel-Palestinian violence surging?

How come the Israel-Palestinian conflict seems to have suddenly got much worse.

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Ron DeSantis tightens his control over Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World's self-governing district is now under the control of Florida's governor.

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Ukraine war: Viral conspiracy theories falsely claim the war is fake

False claims that the war in Ukraine is a hoax have been shared online as the country marked the first anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.

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Sunak hails new Brexit deal but concerns remain

The PM says the agreement for Northern Ireland is a breakthrough, as many Tory MPs express support.

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Physical 100: Are K-reality shows the next Korean cultural trend?

After Squid Game comes the hit survival-of-the-fittest reality show Physical 100.

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Lebanon news agency's photo archive stolen in 'crime of national proportions'

A minister calls the theft of the server containing the archive a "crime of national proportions".

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Ukraine war: On board with Ukraine's attack helicopter crews

Ukraine pilot Roman says they need modern helicopters and explains how they evade Russia's air-defence systems.

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Ukraine war: How Russia took the south - and then got stuck

The story of Russia's rapid advance in southern Ukraine, told by the people who managed to stop it.

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Bao Fan: Missing Chinese billionaire assisting authorities, firm says

Bao Fan's disappearance this month renewed concerns of a potential crackdown on finance and tech figures.

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Israel and Palestinians pledge to reduce violence

As rare talks were held in Jordan, a Palestinian gunman killed two Israelis in the occupied West Bank.

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US media drop Dilbert comics over creator's racist tirade

The comic strip's creator Scott Adams said white people should "get the hell away" from black people.

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Ukraine's Banksy stamps feature art of Putin in judo match

They reproduce a mural by the UK graffiti artist on a Ukrainian house devastated by Russian shelling.

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Mystery over lost pen pal who fled Rwandan genocide

Sophie Buchaillard lives in hope that she will one day find out what happened to her friend.

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Ghana's love affair with reggae and Jamaican Patois

Why a West African country with a rich musical scene has such strong links to Jamaica.

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Northern Ireland Protocol: Sunak 'giving everything' for Brexit deal

The prime minister says no agreement has been made but he is hopeful of a "positive outcome".

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G20 meeting deadlocked over calling out Ukraine war

Russia and China refused to condemn Moscow's invasion at a meeting of finance ministers in India.

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Rare snow dusts Hollywood sign as winter storm tightens grip

San Francisco breaks a 132-year record low temperature, and snow is forecast for the Mojave Desert.

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Rebellious Andean bear sneaks out of US zoo - twice

The South American species escaped his habitat at the St Louis Zoo for the second time this month.

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Week in pictures: 18 - 24 February 2023

A selection of powerful images from around the world, taken in the past seven days.

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TV show Succession to end after fourth season

The Emmy-winning show's creator Jesse Armstrong says it feels like the right time for it to end.

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Ukraine war: Russia interrupts UN minute's silence

The Russian ambassador said he wanted the UN to commemorate everyone who has died in Ukraine since 2014.

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US ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh admits he stole millions for drugs

The former lawyer accused of murdering his wife and son had a powerful 60-pill-a-day opiate habit.

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Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 February 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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Ukraine war: One year in 87 seconds on anniversary

On 24 February 2022, Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine, hoping to take over the country in a matter of days.

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Ukraine war: UN condemns Russian invasion ahead of anniversary

The resolution is approved by 141 countries, with just seven - including Russia - opposing it.

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Latvian MP swears at Russia in Ukraine protest walkout

Delegates walked out of a security conference after a Russian representative began speaking.

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Ukraine war: Soldiers master British tanks in Dorset

The soldiers will spend the next few weeks learning about tank maintenance and basic repairs.

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Sam Bankman-Fried hit with four new criminal charges

Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of making more than 300 illegal political donations.

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Florida TV journalist and girl killed near homicide scene

A nine-year-old was killed by a suspect accused of murdering a woman in the same area hours earlier.

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Nigeria elections 2023: Young people pin their hopes on presidential outsider

Some 40% of Nigeria's voters are under 35, and many want change after years of misrule.

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Ukraine war: Ten photos taken before lives changed forever

A child's art project, a driving lesson and a football match - Ukrainians reflect on their lives before war.

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Canada's military tracked Chinese surveillance in the Arctic

The military has said it is "fully aware" of efforts by China to conduct surveillance in the north.

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Brazil landslides: Dozens missing, feared buried in the mud

More than 40 people have been killed in landslides which hit coastal towns in Brazil's São Paulo state.

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Selfie image shows US pilot flying over Chinese 'spy balloon'

The image, shot from the plane cockpit, reportedly has "legendary status" within the Pentagon

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Winds lash Madagascar's coast as Cyclone Freddy makes landfall

Gusts above130km/h (81mph) cause a storm surge, ripping off roofs and killing at least one person.

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Why singer Jully Black changed one word in Canada's national anthem

Singer Jully Black has gotten a lot of reaction for her rendition of O Canada at an NBA game.

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Ukraine war: Two presidents, two speeches, two different world views

The BBC's Richard Galpin looks at Joe Biden's and Vladimir Putin's speeches, addressing the Ukraine war.

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Kamila Valieva: Wada appeals to Cas over 'wrong' Rusada ruling in figure skater doping case

The World Anti-Doping Agency refers the case of figure skater Kamila Valieva to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the teenager was cleared by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Baby pulled from the rubble reunited with aunt and uncle

The newborn girl is adopted by her aunt and uncle who name her after her late mother, Afraa.

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Algeria jails journalist Ihsane el-Kadi as old guard asserts power

The "preventative detention" of a veteran journalist suggests not much has changed in Algeria.

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How ASML became Europe’s most valuable tech firm

ASML machines make computer chips - with technology so advanced the firm is caught in geopolitical rivalry.

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Aziz Abdullah: Uyghur asylum-seeker death heaps pressure on Thailand

Aziz Abdullah fled Xinjiang but got no further than Bangkok, where he died in an immigration centre.

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Russia's economy shrinks by less than expected

Despite widespread sanctions, the country's economy fared better last year than many analysts forecast.

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Brewdog: UK craft beer giant expands into China

The firm says its Punk IPA and other beers will be brewed in the country by the end of next month.

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Footballer Christian Atsu's body returned to Ghana

The 31-year-old was found dead under the rubble of his home in Turkey two weeks after the earthquake.

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Australian man killed by shark at popular beach in New Caledonia

The attack, which took place before horrified onlookers, is the third in Noumea in as many weeks.

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Ukraine war: How the conflict is creating family rifts in Russia

The father and daughter in disagreement over the war that killed a beloved brother and son.

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The young Anglo-Indians retracing their European roots

Members of the dwindling community are on a quest to reconnect to help preserve their culture.

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Nigeria election 2023: Fact-checking claims by the candidates

Claims about poverty, unemployment and insecurity feature prominently in this election campaign.

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We want Russia to come, say Moldova protesters

Crowds in Chisinau voice anger at rising living costs and poverty as Moscow is accused of sending saboteurs.

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Bafta bits you may have missed

All Quiet On The Western Front wasn't the only winner in town at 2023's Bafta Awards.

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North Korean TV airs missile launch footage

State TV aired footage of the Hwasong-15, which landed off Japan's Hokkaido island.

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Syrian earthquake victims being sent 'home' from Turkey for burial

The bodies of some of the more than 2,300 Syrians who died in Turkey are being repatriated by their families.

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Five killed in Israeli strike on Damascus, Syria says

Syria's army says a soldier is among the dead, after rockets hit a high-security area of the capital.

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Ukraine war: Russia must be defeated but not 'crushed', Macron says

The French president reaffirms support for Kyiv but hints that talks with Russia are a final goal.

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Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo's cathedral plan stalls amid economic crisis

Ghana is seeking a $3bn loan from the IMF but the president is pushing ahead with a huge new cathedral.

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The protesters who've gone missing as China deepens crackdown

Police have quietly gone after those who took part in the November protests that shook China.

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Rishi Sunak: Ukraine's long-term security must be ensured now

Allies must give advanced Nato-standard equipment and long-term security assurances, Sunak says.

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