How Storm Babet and other UK storms get their names
The UK's latest gale was named after a Dutchwoman who was born during a storm
2023-10-19 02:20
Nigerian police: Lagos blacksmith's illegal gun factory busted
A factory of a blacksmith was a cover for manufacturing and selling arms to criminals, police say.
2023-10-18 20:19
Kiribati country profile
Provides an overview of Kiribati, including key dates and facts about this Pacific island country.
2023-10-18 17:28
Biden arrives in Israel after Arab leaders summit cancelled
The US president lands in Israel as Gaza reels from a hospital blast feared to have killed hundreds.
2023-10-18 16:22
MI5 head warns of 'epic scale' of Chinese espionage
Tens of thousands of British businesses are warned of the risk of having their innovation stolen.
2023-10-18 11:57
Alec Baldwin could face new charge in Rust shooting, citing 'additional facts'
A grand jury will be asked to consider "additional facts" in the on-set shooting, prosecutors say.
2023-10-18 08:00
The UK nationals killed in Hamas attacks on Israel
The British government confirmed that "at least" six people have died and it's feared the number will rise.
2023-10-18 01:51
Same-sex marriage: India Supreme Court fails to legalise same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court's refusal to legalise same-sex marriage has dashed the hopes of India's LGBTQ+ people.
2023-10-17 20:18
A musician and a soldier among US and Canada missing or dead in Israel
People with ties to the US and Canada have been caught up in the attack by Hamas. Here are their stories.
2023-10-16 23:47
Same-sex marriage: India awaits historic Supreme Court verdict
The government has strongly opposed petitions that are seeking marriage equality in the Supreme Court.
2023-10-16 21:16
Maldives country profile
Provides an overview of the Maldives, including key facts about this Indian Ocean country.
2023-10-16 16:47
DR Congo boat accident: At least 40 dead, 167 missing
The overloaded boat was sailing at night, in breach of safety regulations, officials say.
2023-10-16 16:21