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Coronavirus: Global Covid-19 death toll passes one million
UN chief António Guterres calls it "an agonising milestone" as the fight to stem the virus continues.
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Coronavirus: New rules in Netherlands to cope with virus surge
'We are doing our best, but the virus is doing better,' the Dutch health minister admits.
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Armenia and Azerbaijan fight over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region
The disputed Caucasus region is the site of a long-running conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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George Pell: Cardinal to return to Rome for first time since acquittal
The ex-Vatican treasurer is to return to Rome for the first time since being acquitted of sexual abuse.
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BTS to become multi-millionaires after label goes public
The South Korean K-pop group will become multi-millionaires after their label Big Hit goes public.
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Two beluga whales have their first swim in their new open water sanctuary
Little White and Little Grey were in captivity in a park in China but now live in waters in Iceland.
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France's most tattooed man told not to teach nursery children
Sylvain Helaine says a parent complained their three year old had nightmares after seeing him.
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Belarus: Svetlana Alexievich, Nobel winner and opposition figure, goes to Germany
Svetlana Alexievich's aide says the trip to Germany is not linked to the Belarus political crisis.
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Trump taxes are 'national security' issue, Nancy Pelosi says
The top Democrat in Washington asks whether President Trump owes money to foreign interests.
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About 40 UK universities report coronavirus cases
But students are assured they will be able to return home for Christmas holidays.
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Coronavirus: New global test will give results 'in minutes'
The WHO says the low-cost test will be available to millions in low- and middle-income countries.
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‘We’ve overrun the planet’ - Attenborough
BBC Breakfast spoke to Sir David Attenborough ahead of his new documentary A Life on Our Planet.
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Nigeria's Boko Haram crisis: 'Bomb on donkey' used to ambush Borno governor
Militants from an Islamic State-linked group strapped explosives to the animal to target a governor.
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Romanian mayor wins election two weeks after Covid-related death
Ion Aliman secured 64% of votes in Deveselu, despite having died from coronavirus complications.
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TikTok ban: How did TikTok stay online in the US?
Sophia Smith-Galer explains why President Trump shifted his position on banning new downloads of the app
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Congo's sapeurs pass their style on to a new generation
A new book highlights the "sapeurs" in the twin Congolese capitals of Brazzaville and Kinshasa.
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From tea fields to university in Sri Lanka
Theresa is one of the first women from her community of tea pickers in Sri Lanka to go to university.
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Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’
The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer.
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Dublin Lord Mayor: Hazel Chu and her Chinese heritage
The city's first Lord Mayor of Chinese heritage reveals the racism she and her family have faced.
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'You're an opera singer? But you're not white...'
The story of Emmanuel "Onry" Henreid and the unexpected duet that went viral.
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Photography award winners show the fragility and beauty of mangrove forests
The Mangrove Photography Award winners show the beauty and fragility of the unique ecosystems.
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Belarus protests: Opposition icon Nina Bahinskaya, 73, bundled into van
Nina Bahinskaya was again among dozens of women detained at a rally against Belarus's president.
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Ai Weiwei: 'Too late' to curb China's global influence
The Chinese artist and dissident says the West should have worried about China decades ago.
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Pakistan to save ruined homes of Bollywood greats in Peshawar
The houses belonged to the families of two stars of yesteryear, Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar.
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US 2020 election: Can Trump release his tax returns?
The US president says he won't release his tax returns while under audit, but can he?
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Kangana Ranaut: The star taking on Bollywood
Why is Kangana Ranaut on a warpath with many of her colleagues?
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'If you steal music, you aren't a real music fan'
The music industry is trying to clampdown on the latest form of music piracy known as stream-ripping.
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Armenia-Azerbaijan: What's behind the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict?
A disputed territory lies at the heart of this conflict, which dates back to the Soviet Union.
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Why India should worry about post-Covid-19 care
Experts say India needs more post-Covid care centres as many patients are reporting lasting symptoms.
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Liverpool fight back to beat Arsenal and maintain perfect start
Reigning champions Liverpool maintain their perfect Premier League start as they inflict a first defeat of the season on Arsenal.
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Williams overcomes slow start to beat Ahn
Serena Williams begins her quest for a 24th Grand Slam title with a hard-fought win over fellow American Kristie Ahn at the French Open.
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French Open 2020: Rafael Nadal & Dominic Thiem through, Daniil Medvedev out
Spain's 12-time winner Rafael Nadal and US Open champion Dominic Thiem move into the French Open second round, but Daniil Medvedev is out.
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'Did I hear you right, Mr Keane?' - Klopp takes pundit to task over 'sloppy' comment
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp asks 'did I hear you right Mr Keane?' after hearing his side described as "sloppy" in the win over Arsenal.
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Tuesday's gossip: Man Utd still in hunt for Sancho
Man Utd still in hunt for Sancho, James could join Leeds on loan, Bayern want Norwich right-back Aarons, plus more.
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No British men in French Open second round as Norrie & Broady lose
There will be no Britons in the French Open men's singles second round after defeats for Cameron Norrie and Liam Broady.
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Fulham 0-3 Aston Villa: Clinical Villa brush off sloppy Fulham
Aston Villa cruise to a comfortable Premier League win as they take advantage of another horrific defensive performance by Fulham.
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The German medical students who want to learn about abortion
Lack of training is restricting access to abortion in Germany, but students are trying to change that.