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Donald Trump does not oppose US bid to unseal Mar-a-Lago search warrant

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:02:56 GMT

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The FBI searched Mr Trump's Florida home on Monday - the unsealed warrant could reveal why.

Armed man shot dead after trying to 'breach' Ohio FBI office

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 02:15:32 GMT

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The suspect fled the scene in Cincinnati and was gunned down after an hours-long standoff.

UN alarm as Ukraine nuclear power plant shelled again

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 01:33:28 GMT

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Ukraine and Russia trade blame as the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe's largest, is hit.

The 'traumatic experience' of US monkeypox patients

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:06:15 GMT

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"If you haven't lived through it, you have no idea the kind of pain this is," one man tells the BBC.

Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers: We're kept at gunpoint by Russians

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:36:16 GMT

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"Soldiers are everywhere," says one worker at Zaporizhzhia. "Everyone is kept at gunpoint."

The mystery deaths of two Saudi sisters in Sydney

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:40:30 GMT

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There are many theories about what happened but it is clear Australia failed them, advocates say.

Lee Jae-yong: Why South Korea just pardoned the Samsung 'prince'

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 02:29:34 GMT

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Lee Jae-yong, who was convicted for bribery and embezzlement, has been granted a presidential pardon.

Anne Heche: US actress not expected to survive, says family

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 04:23:53 GMT

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Her family says she suffered a severe brain injury when her car crashed into a house.

Lebanon man hailed hero for holding Beirut bank hostage over savings

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:10:04 GMT

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The suspect demanded the Lebanon bank release his money, in anger at rules on withdrawals.

Johnson & Johnson to replace talc-based powder with cornstarch

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 02:14:42 GMT

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By 2023 J&J will make all its baby powder using cornstarch following legal battles over talc's safety.

Brazilians march in defence of democracy over Bolsonaro election fears

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 07:39:39 GMT

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Thousands take part in marches amid fears the president may dispute October's election result.

France firefighters battle 'monster' wildfire near Bordeaux

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 20:03:19 GMT

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The blaze in France's south-west has gutted a number of homes and forced some 10,000 people to flee.

Legoland: Rollercoaster crash at Germany resort injures 31

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 20:40:42 GMT

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The accident happened after two rollercoaster trains collided into each other, Legoland says.

Rahimullah Haqqani: Afghan cleric killed by bomb hidden in artificial leg - reports

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:14:18 GMT

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Sheikh Rahimullah Haqqani, who had close ties with the Taliban, was a supporter of girls' education.

The Ukraine ravers mixing parties with cleaning up war damage

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 07:56:00 GMT

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As war continues in Ukraine, a youth group has come together to help the worst affected areas.

Quiz of the week: Why did the FBI 'raid' Donald Trump's home?

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:59:33 GMT

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How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

Firenado rages in California

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:58:05 GMT

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Hot temperatures and strong winds formed a 'firenado' in California on Wednesday.

Darlings: Alia Bhatt and Vijay Varma's domestic violence film wows India

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 23:44:36 GMT

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Darlings, starring Alia Bhatt, is the story of a young couple in love - and violence and revenge.

Africa's week in pictures: 5-11 August 2022

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 23:07:36 GMT

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

Ukraine war: Crimea airbase badly damaged, satellite images show

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:01:42 GMT

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New pictures show extensive damage to buildings and warplanes after explosions hit the Russian base.

Megafire rips through swathes of land near Bordeaux

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:51:51 GMT

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Firefighters continue to try to extinguish the wildfire raging through the Gironde region.

In pictures: Heatwaves, drought and wildfires in Europe

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:18:56 GMT

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High temperatures and lack of rain continues across Europe, as governments to issue health warnings

Panamanian politician posts SOS after crashing in jungle

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:58:59 GMT

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Dimitri Flores posts video from the scene with the remains of his helicopter visible in the background.

Brazil woman and psychic con mum out of $140m in art and cash - police

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 03:40:21 GMT

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An elderly woman's daughter is accused of stealing her artwork by using a psychic to pretend it was cursed.

Picture of wild cat hunting flamingo wins award

Created: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:22:02 GMT

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A photo of a wild cat hunting flamingo wins the Nature TTL Photographer of the Year competition.

French freediver breaks deep dive world record

Created: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:38:57 GMT

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Arnaud Jerald took 3 minutes and 34 seconds to complete the dive during the Vertical Blue competition.

A new reality for women seeking an abortion in Texas

Created: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 20:56:31 GMT

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This is what happened when a woman considering an abortion walked into a crisis pregnancy centre.

Commonwealth Games takes big step towards esports

Created: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:01:54 GMT

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Competitive gaming may soon be added to the Commonwealth Games programme, after a successful test event in Birmingham.

The librarian who defied the Taliban

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 23:31:22 GMT

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Wahida Amiri became one of the leading voices against the Taliban's assault on women's rights.

Cantopop: Why Hong Kong is seeking solace in local music

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 23:42:27 GMT

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Traumatised by political upheaval, people are reviving their interest in Cantonese-language music.

Kenya elections 2022: While Kenya waits, unfounded election claims spread

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:26:01 GMT

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Some online users in Kenya have been sharing misleading claims about the results and the voting process.

Malta: 'I was scared to even search the word abortion'

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 23:38:30 GMT

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Malta is the only EU state with a total ban on abortion, but some believe change could be coming.

High and low-tech ways to tackle India's water crisis

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 23:02:54 GMT

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India's water situation requires a big investment in tech and many small projects on the ground.

Who is Sir Ganga Ram and why his legacy lives on in India and Pakistan?

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 07:48:37 GMT

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Hospitals built by Sir Ganga Ram still exist in both countries but not much is known about him.

The Russian billionaire daring to speak out about Putin

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 06:45:30 GMT

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Boris Mints calls Putin's invasion of Ukraine "vile", adding the war is a result of his "madness".

Iranian women who need certificates to prove they are virgins

Created: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:35:00 GMT

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In Iran, many women face medical virginity tests before they marry, but some are now pushing back.

Uttar Pradesh: India son born out of rape helping mum get justice

Created: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:43:05 GMT

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She was raped in 1994 when she was 12. The son born out of the assault is now helping her get justice.

Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton takes on Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno to pick scores for this weekend's games

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:32:28 GMT

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Chris Sutton takes on Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno to pick his winners and losers for this weekend's Premier League games.

La Liga: Can Barcelona wrestle back the title from Real Madrid?

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:40:37 GMT

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BBC Sport examines how rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid look set to battle it out for the La Liga league crown again.

Bill Russell: Late Boston Celtics legend's number six jersey retired by all NBA teams

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 20:49:41 GMT

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The NBA will honour late 11-time champion Bill Russell by retiring his jersey number six across the league.

Aston Villa v Everton: A defining season for Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard?

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:03:35 GMT

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The debate over who was the best midfielder between Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard now focuses on their managerial career as the two meet in opposite dugouts for the first time this weekend.

The Hundred: Oval Invincibles & Northern Superchargers mark welcome women's return

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 20:43:56 GMT

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The first week of The Hundred suffered without the women, who made a welcome return at The Oval on Thursday, says chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt.

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