NEWS
How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.
3 hrs ago | World
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.
8 mins ago | World
Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.
10 hrs ago | World
US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks
The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.
17 hrs ago | World
Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation
The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.
11 hrs ago | World
The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe - the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback
The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.
22 hrs ago | World
'A lover of life' - Seattle pays tribute to food festival shooting victims
Families grieved on Monday as they remembered the three people killed in a shooting at a food festival.
3 hrs ago | World
'A narcissist' - victim's family blasts Kohberger for challenging Idaho murder conviction
The man accused of killing four students in Idaho is taking back his plea, which was made to avoid the death penalty.
5 hrs ago | World
Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan
Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
11 hrs ago | World
Hong Kong activist allowed to stay in UK after deportation threat
Wu was detained for hours at London's Heathrow Airport last week and refused entry, he told the BBC.
22 hrs ago | World
French Navy carries out 'shooting drill' mid interview
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.
10 hrs ago | World
MORE TO EXPLORE
Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry
It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.
10 hrs ago | World
Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'
Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.
8 hrs ago | World
Watch: The moment quake hit Japan
Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.
11 hrs ago | World
Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversy
Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns.
13 hrs ago | World
Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits
The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.
1d ago | World
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Ariana Grande sues hackers who leaked music and videos
The pop star is suing to discover the identity of hackers who obtained unreleased photos and songs.
18 hrs ago | World
Zoo staff rescue near-extinct snails from remote rock
Just 21 Madeiran land snails were found clinging to a rock on Portugal's Bugio Island, say conservationists.
18 hrs ago | World
Zidane confirmed as France head coach
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.
18 hrs ago | World
US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of 14-year-old
The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address.
14 hrs ago | World
Number of suspects in fatal Seattle food festival shooting rises to three
One suspect is in custody, while a second is being sought and a third is thought to have died at the scene, court documents show.
1d ago | World
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SPORT
Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan
Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
11 hrs ago | Sport
Alonso's first Chelsea match a tale of four strikers
Xabi Alonso's first game as Chelsea manager is defined by four strikers - from one who scored a hat-trick to one who could leave.
13 hrs ago | Sport
Are there already worrying signs for Vrancken's Hearts?
Former Hearts forward Ryan Stevenson delivers a scathing verdict as Wouter Vrancken's reign begins with a chastening Champions League elimination.
4 hrs ago | Sport
Zidane waited for France - now can he harness their star power?
Zinedine Zidane says he waited for the France job, but what will he bring to the role after after five years out of management?
10 hrs ago | Sport
Soggy socks & a slathering of deep heat - rain causes chaos in Glasgow
Torrential rain causes chaos at the athletics in the Commonwealth Games, but England's Amy Hunt produces one of a number of impressive performances.
4 hrs ago | Sport
Despair to delight for Wales' golden girl Evans
Gymnast Ruby Evans goes from despair to gold in Glasgow after glory in the floor final at the Commonwealth Games.
7 hrs ago | Sport
Savinho open to leaving Man City amid Spurs interest
Manchester City winger Savinho is open to leaving the club and is keen to join Premier League rivals Tottenham.
7 hrs ago | Sport
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