Hurricane Idalia: What is a storm surge and why is it deadly?
Hurricane Idalia could bring "catastrophic" waves to coastal areas. A super moon could make things worse.
2023-08-30 08:17
Hong Kong: Closure of Cantonese language group worries residents
Cantonese is a Chinese dialect spoken by a majority in Hong Kong - some fear China wants to change that.
2023-08-30 05:18
Putin social media influencers profiting from war propaganda
Russia's military bloggers profit from the growing advertising market on Telegram, the BBC has found.
2023-08-30 04:50
Jacksonville shooting: Audio of 911 call by gunman's dad released
The father is heard telling an emergency dispatcher his son stopped taking psychiatric medication.
2023-08-30 04:23
Prigozhin buried in private funeral - Wagner chief's press service
The mercenary group boss, who led June's aborted armed rebellion, was killed in a plane crash last week.
2023-08-30 02:47
California's attorney general sues school district over policy requiring parental notification when students change gender identification
California's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against a local school district over its new policy requiring parents to be notified when a child tells a teacher they want to be recognized by a different gender identity or pronoun than the one listed on their birth certificate.
2023-08-30 01:23
Golan Heights profile
Provides an overview of the Golan Heights, a strategically key Syrian territory occupied by Israel.
2023-08-29 21:22
Uganda's anti-LGBT laws: Man faces death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'
He is charged with "aggravated homosexuality" under tough new anti-LGBTQ legislation enacted in May.
2023-08-29 20:20
What is Russia's Wagner group, and what has happened to its leader?
Russian officials have confirmed Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a plane crash on 23 August.
2023-08-29 16:25
Tropical storm Idalia places Florida on alert for major hurricane
People in low-lying coastal areas are warned to seek higher ground as Tropical Storm Idalia intensifies.
2023-08-29 12:18
Helicopter crash: US marines killed in Australia identified
The three marines died and 20 others were injured when the helicopter came down on a remote island.
2023-08-29 08:51
Why some right-wing activists zeroed in on the Jacksonville shooting
Why some right-wing activists are spreading rumours about writings by the gunman.
2023-08-29 07:53