Itaewon crush: Five friends went out for Halloween; only two came home
Seoul's funeral homes are now filled with the bodies of young people and their heartbroken parents.
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US court blocks Penguin merger with Simon & Schuster
US District Judge Florence Pan said the deal could "substantially" lessen competition in the market.
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Ukraine war: Tales of endurance and hardship as winter looms
Ukrainian civilians and troops paint a picture of endurance and hardship as winter approaches.
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Banker Oleg Tinkov renounces Russian citizenship over Ukraine
Billionaire oligarch Oleg Tinkov condemns "Putin fascism", furious at Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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US midterms: The $6bn election advert spending spree
The two parties have focused on very different issues. Katty Kay decodes their campaign messages.
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Brazil election: Bolsonaro defeated as Lula makes comeback
The country makes a stunning swing back to the left, four years after electing a far-right leader.
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Musk Twitter takeover: Billionaire denies report he plans to fire workers to avoid payouts
The world's richest man completed his takeover of the platform last week after months of legal wrangling.
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US midterm elections: Why five states have slavery on the ballot in 2022
The 1865 US slavery ban doesn't cover everyone. Voters will decide whether to keep the exemptions.
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Nigeria floods: 'I have nowhere to go'
More than a million people are homeless after some of the worst flooding the country has ever seen.
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Brazil elections: Cheers and tears as Lula beats Bolsonaro
Supporters of the left-wing leader erupt with joy as Bolsonaro fails to win a second term in power.
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Indonesia syrup deaths: Parents demand accountability as toll rises
Distraught parents demand answers after at least 157 children died from acute kidney injury.
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Switzerland sets record with world's longest passenger train
The 1.9km (1.2 mile) long train, which is composed of 100 coaches, has completed a 25km journey.
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Akshata Murty: Who is Rishi Sunak's wife?
Rishi Sunak's wife is a billionaire's daughter who has divided her life between three continents.
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UK museums willing to return skulls to Zimbabwe
Several Zimbabwean skulls were found in archives but none belong to Zimbabwe's anti-colonial heroes.
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Seoul crush witnesses describe 'out of control' scene
Two 21-year-olds say the sight of first-aiders treating crowds was like something out of a film.
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'Something terrible is happening'
Halloween revellers pour into a narrow street in South Korea's capital, causing a deadly crush.
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Meet the designers with learning disabilities
A design agency in Barcelona has creatives with learning disabilities, autism and schizophrenia.
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South Korea Halloween crush: Video shows panic as crowd surges
Halloween revellers are seen struggling in huge crowds as emergency services attend the scene.
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Ukraine war: Kyiv set for longer power cuts after air strikes
Russian strikes on energy infrastructure leave Ukrainians facing power cuts of more than four hours.
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Catherine Cortez Masto: Will Latinos sink the first US Latina senator?
As living costs rise, Nevada's Latinos may be poised to vote out Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto.
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Arshad Sharif: Mystery over killing of Pakistani journalist in Kenya
Why did Kenyan police officers shoot dead Arshad Sharif, one of Pakistan's most prominent journalists?
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Qatar 2022: Why are people protesting about the World Cup host?
World Cup host Qatar is receiving complaints over its human rights record and laws on homosexuality.
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Week in pictures: 22-28 October 2022
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.
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Freedom Convoy: Police dealt with 'inhuman circumstances', inquiry hears
A inquiry is hearing testimony over Canada's use of emergency powers to end 'Freedom Convoy' protests.
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Norway charges man accused of being Russian spy
The man, named in Norwegian media as Mikhail Mikushin, had posed as a Brazilian academic.
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China Covid: Millions back in lockdown as Beijing doubles down on zero-Covid
Dozens of cities across the country have been affected by varying degrees of restrictions.
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Ukraine war: Russia deploys dozens of drones in two days - Zelensky
The Ukrainian president gives his latest address standing next to the wreckage of a destroyed drone.
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Elon Musk: How the world's richest person bought Twitter
One of the most publicised and frenetic deals in Silicon Valley history has reportedly been completed.
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Unusually warm weather for France and Spain
Bathers enjoy water temperatures of up to 21C on the French Riviera as October ends with a mild spell.
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Clashes in Iran: Mourning Nika Shakarami
Widespread unrest continues across Iran as security forces reportedly opened fire on protesters.
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World faces most dangerous decade since WW2 - Putin
Russia's president says the West is unable to stay in charge, but is "desperately trying" to cling on.
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Bruce Lehrmann: Australian parliament rape trial aborted over juror 'misconduct'
A jury has been dismissed after "misconduct" during deliberations in a trial that has shocked Australia.
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Kenya battles unsafe Chinese contraceptive pill a decade after ban
Susan Wamaitha was urged to take a Chinese-made contraceptive not knowing it was banned in Kenya.
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Sudan: 'No-one to intervene' for woman sentenced to stoning
A lack of government ministers in Sudan hinders attempts to prevent a woman being stoned to death.
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Indonesian woman's body found inside python, say reports
A police chief said the woman's body appeared to be largely intact when it was found.
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Energy bill help for all is too expensive, warns the World Bank
Some Covid help was not targeted enough and the same is happening with energy bills, its president says.
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China accused of illegal police stations in Netherlands
A Dutch media report says China is running an undeclared police operation to pressure dissidents.
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Norway arrests man accused of being Russian spy
The man, who posed as a Brazilian academic, was believed to be researching "threats" to Arctic Norway.
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COP27: Climate change threatening global health - report
Leading medical experts call for action ahead of a major climate conference next month.
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Nedd Brockmann: The man who ran across Australia in 47 days
Nedd Brockmann ran 3,953 km (2,456 miles), inspired a nation and raised millions for charity.
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Democrats retract call for Biden change of course on Ukraine
The letter, calling for the US to negotiate directly with Russia, provoked backlash within the party.
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Russia accused of sabotaging Ukraine water pipe to Mykolaiv
A BBC investigation finds evidence that Russian forces deliberately destroyed a pipeline to Mykolaiv.
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Chad protests: How have things got to this point?
Following nationwide protests, reporter Ishaq Khalid explains how Chad has got to this point.
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Rugby League World Cup: Lebanon 32-14 Ireland - Five-try Cedars beat Wolfhounds
Lebanon are in pole position to make the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals after a 32-14 win over Ireland.
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Brazil politician throws grenades at police in Rio de Janeiro state
Bolsonaro ally Roberto Jefferson injures two police officers who came to his house to arrest him.
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US midterms predictions: The top US Senate races to watch
In a Senate split 50-50 between two parties, every race counts. Here are the six closest ones.
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Ukraine war: Kyiv denounces Russia's 'dirty bomb' claims
Kyiv says Russia may be planning provocations with conventional explosives with radioactive material.
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Hollywood reflects on MeToo impact as new Weinstein trial begins
How have the revelations behind Harvey Weinstein's court cases changed how Hollywood works?
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Diwali 2022: India celebrates the festival with a dazzling display of lights
Millions of Indians are illuminating their surroundings with lamps and fireworks to celebrate the festival.
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Cop 27: Uganda-Tanzania oil pipeline sparks climate row
Uganda insists on exploiting its fossil-fuel riches, despite Europe's environmental concerns.
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New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health
As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters.
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Politburo Standing Committee: Who are the men that rule China now?
The Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party makes up the country's power centre.
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How the first report from Belsen concentration camp shocked the world
In April 1945, the BBC’s Richard Dimbleby was the first reporter to enter the liberated Belsen concentration camp.
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Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support
About 80,000 people march in Germany's capital, in the biggest rally held so far by the Iranian diaspora.
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Cost of living: Why more Australians are giving up their pets
The cost of pet food has soared in Australia due to the pandemic and the Ukraine war.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'empty spaces'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.
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Who's building pipelines to steal Nigeria's oil?
The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria's crude leaves many in shock.
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Dietrich Mateschitz: Red Bull co-owner & energy drink giant dies aged 78
Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, a major global business figure as a result of his energy drinks empire, dies aged 78.
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Kilimanjaro: Firefighters tackle blaze on Tanzania mountain
The fire started on Friday night along one of the mountain's most popular climbing routes.
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Hu Jintao: Former China leader led out of Party Congress meeting
Hu Jintao is seen being led out of the Communist Party Congress, with no official explanation why.
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China congress: How one man on a bridge marred Xi Jinping's big moment
The striking protest tapped into a vein of discontent, leaving an enduring legacy in Chinese dissent.
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The racism row engulfing Australian netball
The national team's only Aboriginal player has been "thrown under the bus" for speaking up, critics say.
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Jair Bolsonaro: Why the world is watching Brazil's election
Some say the future of the largest rainforest in the world depends on who becomes Brazil's president.
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Money rains on highway after Chile burglary
A shop burglary in Chile ended in a car chase and money showering onto a highway.
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Donald Trump subpoena: His four biggest legal problems
It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know.
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Trump subpoena: Former president ordered to testify to January 6 committee
If Mr Trump does not comply with the subpoena he could face criminal charges and imprisonment.
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Huge marine reserve in Hawaii boosts tuna stocks
A huge marine reserve in the Pacific Ocean has benefits for both fish and fishers, scientists say.
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China Covid: The politics driving the hellish lockdowns
Parts of Beijing are now being locked down as China's Communist Party holds a historic Congress.
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Italy on verge of new government despite row
Far-right Giorgia Meloni could be sworn in as PM soon, despite a row with ally Silvio Berlusconi.
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Chess cheating row: Hans Niemann sues accusers Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com for libel
Hans Niemann is suing grandmaster Magnus Carlsen and others after they accused him of cheating.
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New York court dismisses Kevin Spacey sexual assault lawsuit
The case was brought by Anthony Rapp, who had been seeking around $40m (£36m) in damages.
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Ukraine war: Iranian drone experts 'on the ground' in Crimea - US
Tehran has experts on the ground in Crimea helping with drone attacks on Ukraine, the White House says.
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Liz Truss resignation: World politicians and media react to Truss departure
News of Liz Truss's resignation prompted quick reaction from political leaders and media commentators around the world.
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Tesla sales climb but miss expectations
Elon Musk's electric car firm has ramped up production as it opens new factories in the US, China and Germany.
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Trump questioned in court over rape accuser's defamation case
The former president's lawyer says he "set the record straight" over a writer's sex assault allegation.
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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Nasa shows how a war zone faded from space
Images of nights skies show power supplies disappearing in Ethiopia as a humanitarian crisis bites.
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Ukraine round-up: Kherson evacuation and Putin's letters to Berlusconi
Russia's removal of people from Kherson comes as it said the situation in the city was "difficult".
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Amazon's Jeff Bezos in economy warning: 'Batten down hatches'
With economic gloom on the US's horizon, the tech giant's boss points out warning signals.
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Biden gas prices: What's driving Joe Biden's unusual focus on oil
The US president has exerted himself over fuel prices, though they're largely outside his control.
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Five hours' sleep is tipping point for bad health
Getting less than this may increase the risk of a multitude of chronic conditions, say researchers.
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US midterm elections: Can Bolivia's women inspire change in Congress?
Bolivia has one of the highest proportions of women politicians in the world. Can the US learn from them?
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What these buzzwords say about Xi's China
Party propaganda offers clues to one of the country's most powerful leaders in decades.
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Ethiopia civil war: Hyenas scavenge on corpses as Tigray forces retreat
Horrific accounts from a brutal war in Ethiopia that has left tens of thousands dead.
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Florida flesh-eating illness cases spike after Hurricane Ian
Florida has recorded a record number of cases of the lethal bacteria that lurks in salty floodwaters.
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Ukraine war: Russia admits Kherson 'tense' under shelling
The Russian army chief in Ukraine says Ukrainian shelling is causing many supply problems.
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Ukraine round-up: Kyiv strikes and German spy chief fired
The capital Kyiv is hit again and President Zelensky says 30% of power stations have been destroyed.
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US midterms: Record turnout as early voting starts in Georgia
The state is home to some of the country's most closely-watched races ahead of November's midterms.
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Ivory seized decades ago still turning up in raids
Elephant ivory that's supposed to be under lock and key has turned up in recent seizures, say scientists.
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Booker Prize 2022: Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka wins with supernatural satire
The prestigious book prize is won by Shehan Karunatilaka, for his novel The Seven Moons of Maali.
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Fuel protests in more than 90 countries, BBC analysis
People are protesting around the world against food and petrol price rises, BBC research finds.
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Ukraine prisoner of war: 'I ask God that he doesn't get tortured'
The family of Leonid Yevseyev, a Ukrainian prisoner of war, still hope for his safe return.
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How Iran state TV tries to control story of protests
Iran's state-run media puts forward a very different narrative of the protests from what is being shared on social media.
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Ukraine war round-up: A drone attack and a fire engine delivery
Russia dive-bombs Kyiv with drones and UK firefighters deliver engines for their Ukrainian colleagues.
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Watch: Hong Kong protester beaten up in China consulate grounds
The man was pulled into the Chinese consulate grounds in Manchester and beaten up.
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Kyiv drone strike: Explosions damage building
Smoke can be seen rising from a building in the central district of Ukraine's capital on Monday morning.
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Ukraine war: Multiple explosions in Kyiv as Ukraine reports kamikaze drone strikes
Several explosions were heard in the city on Monday, one week after a barrage of Russian strikes on Ukraine.
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Al Jazeera staff allege harassment and bullying went unchecked
A BBC investigation has found multiple allegations of sexual harassment and bullying at the international broadcaster.
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Somalia drought: The moment a two-year-old dies from hunger
Andrew Harding reports on one family’s agonising loss in Somalia amid growing fears of a famine.
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How Xi Jinping made himself unchallengeable
The speed and scale of his power grab over a decade in power took many by surprise.
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Nigeria floods: 'Overwhelming' disaster leaves more than 600 people dead
Nigeria is used to seasonal flooding, but this year has been significantly worse than usual.
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Families reunite on the Mexico-US border
More than 200 people gathered at the Rio Grand River on the Mexico-US border to reunite with their family members.
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Turkey mine deaths: President Erdogan criticised over 'destiny' comments
The coal mine explosion in northern Turkey on Friday night left 41 dead and 28 others injured.
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China Communist Party Congress: What matters to people in Beijing?
As China's Communist Party Congress kicks off in Beijing, people tell the BBC what they want from the event.
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Ebola in Uganda: Three-week lockdown announced for two districts
There have been 19 deaths and 58 cases reported in Uganda during this outbreak.
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Maharajah Duleep Singh: Indian boy king's warm friendship with Queen Victoria
An exhibition in the UK chronicles the life of Maharajah Duleep Singh, the last Sikh king from India.
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Castrating Pablo Escobar's hippos
Vet Carlos Valderrama describes castrating Pablo Escobar's hippo in the wild.
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At least 11 dead after attack on Russian army recruits training to fight in Ukraine
Two attackers opened fire on recruits who had volunteered to fight in Ukraine, local media report.
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Iran prison fire: Gunshots and sirens heard
A fire at Evin Prison in Iran has left at least eight people injured, according to Iranian state media.
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Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from many university subjects
Fatima missed her last year of school - now the Taliban are stopping her studying what she wants at university.
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Robert Pether: 'My Australian husband faces death in an Iraq jail'
Australian man Robert Pether was jailed arbitrarily and needs urgent medical care, his wife says.
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Nigeria's worst floods in a decade
Nigeria is being hit with some of its worst flooding in over a decade with more than 500 deaths since July.
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Turkish mine explosion kills 22 and leaves dozens trapped
Emergency workers are desperately searching for those still trapped hundreds of metres below ground.
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Nigeria floods: Braving the rising waters in Kogi state
More than a million people are now homeless in the worst flooding the nation has seen in a decade.
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Iran protests: Fury over Iran police sex assault video
Footage appearing to show police assaulting a woman in broad daylight sparks anger on social media.
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Parkland parents: 'I'm as stunned as the day Luke was killed'
Families tell the BBC they believed until the last minute their children's killer would be executed.
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New footage shows Nancy Pelosi during Jan 6 riots
The Speaker of the House is seen talking to Virginia governor to request additional law enforcement.
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January 6 committee issues subpoena for Trump to testify
The surprise move came as the committee aired never-before-seen footage from the storming of Congress.
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Watch: Turkey MP smashes phone with hammer in parliament
Burak Erbay was protesting against a proposed government-backed bill aimed to combat 'disinformation'.
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Parkland school shooting: Families devastated as gunman spared death
The gunman will spend life in prison, but relatives and prosecutors had sought the death penalty.
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Nnamdi Kanu: Nigerian court drops charges against separatist Ipob leader
Nnamdi Kanu was illegally arrested and extradited, a court rules in a major blow to the government.
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New push to return Elgin Marbles to Greece
Conservative parliamentarians join an organisation campaigning to return the sculptures to Greece.
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General Sergei Surovikin: Who is Putin's hard-line new commander in Ukraine?
General Sergei Surovikin forged a brutal reputation in Syria, and is nicknamed General Armageddon.
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Alex Jones told to pay $965m damages to Sandy Hook victims' families
The conspiracy theorist is ordered to pay damages after branding the Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.
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Ukraine war round-up: Inside Putin's head and Crimea bridge arrests
Russia continues its shelling of Ukraine as it arrests eight people over the Crimean bridge attack.
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Is religious freedom under attack in Nigeria?
Religious freedom is protected under the Nigeria's constitution but religious bodies have increasingly been under attack.
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Sir David Jason describes Covid collapse
The Only Fools and Horses legend tells BBC Breakfast he had "seriously bad" Covid this summer.
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TikTok profits from livestreams of refugees begging
Children are among those pleading for hours for digital gifts, as the company takes a cut of up to 70%.
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China's Communist Party Congress: A really simple guide
The party elite is expected to hand Xi Jinping a third term as China's leader.
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Iran protests: Alarm at crackdown by security forces in Kurdish city
Rights activists say security forces are firing indiscriminately at protesters and homes in Sanandaj.
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Angela Lansbury: A shining star of stage and screen
Award winning British actress whose long career included the role of Jessica Fletcher in Murder she Wrote
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Mark Zuckerberg reveals new Quest Pro VR headset
Facebook-owner Meta has revealed a new VR headset as part of its continued metaverse push.
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Australians arrested over alleged Sri Lanka bribes for lucrative contracts
It follows a decade-long investigation with several countries into lucrative business contracts.
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Swiss frog numbers jump after mass pond digging
Scientists brought endangered species back from the brink by simply building more ponds.
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One of world's most active volcanoes erupts again
Video shows huge plumes of smoke and lava pouring into the sea from Italy's Stromboli island, off Sicily.
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War in Ukraine: Russia's forces are exhausted, says GCHQ head
The intelligence agency's chief will also claim the UK is at a key moment with China in his speech.
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Ukraine's day of missile strikes in a minute
Russia launches revenge attacks across several Ukrainian regions, including capital city Kyiv.
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Ukraine war: Russian hawks celebrate deadly response to Crimea setback
Missiles launched at Ukraine were the first day at work for a newly appointed, hard-line Russian general.
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Ukraine war: BBC journalist ducks as explosions hit central Kyiv
Hugo Bachega delivers a news report as several explosions happen in the centre of Ukraine's capital.
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Ukraine war: Liberating towns is a shot in the arm for Ukrainian troops
The BBC's defence correspondent meets the people of a retaken town - and the soldiers who freed it.
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Crimea bridge: Putin accuses Ukraine of 'terrorism'
Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of attacking the bridge to Crimea, saying it was an "act of terrorism".
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Ukraine war: 'Russian missiles' leave Zaporizhzhia flats in ruins
Residential buildings are left in total ruin after overnight missile strikes on Zaporizhzhia.
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Gambia cough syrup scandal: Police investigate deaths linked to medicine
Senior officials are called for questioning after 66 children died with acute kidney injuries.
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Zaporizhzhia attack: Russian shelling in 'annexed' city kills 17
The city is controlled by Ukrainian forces, but is in a region illegally annexed by Russia.
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Crimea bridge: Russia ramps up security after blast
Moscow moves to secure the key connector and repair it as soon as possible after the explosion.
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Wildlife deserts nature reserve known as Europe's Amazon
Forest fires ignited by Russian shelling have devastated Ukraine's Drevlyansky reserve.
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Who wields the most power in Iran?
Iran's leaders are ordering the police and Revolutionary Guard to crack down on nationwide protests.
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Ethiopia civil war: My patients are doomed to die in Tigray blockade
Ethiopia's conflict has led to those in hospital needlessly dying, a doctor in Tigray tells the BBC.
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Protests in Iran: Three shot dead by security forces
Security forces are cracking down on the nationwide demonstrations as they enter a fourth week
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Crimea bridge: Fire and smoke seen after reports of an explosion
The bridge was opened by Russian President Putin in 2018 as the only land link to Crimea from Russia.
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Haiti asks world for military help to curb chaos
The US is considering a humanitarian corridor to allow urgent supplies to enter the country.
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Ukraine says mass burial sites found in retaken town of Lyman
A Ukrainian official said two sites were found near Lyman, with one estimated to hold 200 dead.
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Will the Biden administration overhaul US cannabis policy?
Marijuana stocks are ablaze after the president called for a rethink of US policy on the drug.
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Gambia cough syrup scandal: Mothers demand justice
Sixty-six Gambian children are thought to have died because they were given unsafe medicine.
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New York City declares state of emergency over migrant 'crisis situation'
Mayor Eric Adams said the city is on track to spend $1bn this fiscal year to care for asylum seekers.
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Zero-Covid: How Xi's flagship policy is spoiling his party
Restrictions continue for millions of Chinese and this is putting political pressure on Xi Jinping.
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Afghanistan: 'More more of us might be killed - but we will win'
Forty-five female students died in the most recent attack on an education centre in Afghanistan.
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Saskatchewan suspect killed 11, including brother, police say
Police say the brothers planned the rampage together, but one killed the other for reasons that remain unclear.
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Two Russians sail to Alaska seeking asylum in US
Hundreds of thousands of men have fled Russia so they will not be conscripted to fight in Ukraine.
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Ukraine war round-up: Strikes kill seven and Russians flee to Alaska
At least seven dead after rocket strikes in Zaporizhzhia and two Russians sail to the US.
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EU leaders asked to agree on capping gas prices
At a summit in Prague on Friday, 27 leaders will consider how to protect consumers from soaring bills.
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Canada: Supreme Court to hear if US is 'safe' for migrants
A 'safe third country' pact between Canada and the US has been opposed by refugee advocates for years.
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Vladimir Putin at 70: Seven pivotal moments that made him
As Vladimir Putin turns 70, we look back at a series of turning points that helped shape his worldview.
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Space, the unseen frontier in the war in Ukraine
It is the first war where commercial space capabilities have played a significant role, a US general says.
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Will UK royals follow the Danish downsizing?
Could the British Royal Family have its own "slimming down" in the footsteps of Denmark's queen?
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Sandy Hook dad: Trolls said I killed and dismembered my son
A father testifies how he suffered due to conspiracy theories about the massacre spread by Alex Jones.
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Ukraine war: Russia-West clash warning and World Cup bid - round-up
US aid for Ukraine may lead to a military clash between Russia and the West and Ukraine offers to host major football.
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Putin vows to 'stabilise' annexed regions as Ukraine makes gains
Ukraine continues to take back territory from Russia but Moscow says it will regain it.
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US midterms: 'America's elections could turn really nasty'
Amid warnings of violence, the first vote since the Capitol riot will be a huge test of US democracy.
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Mahsa Amini: How one woman's death sparked a movement
The BBC has analysed over 1,000 videos of unprecedented protests following Mahsa Amini's death in custody.
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Take a ride around San Francisco in a driverless taxi
Driverless robo-taxis are being allowed on the city's streets at night for paying members of the public.
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Indonesia football crush: Candlelight vigil for fans who died at stadium
At least 125 people died after police fired tear gas at football fans who ran onto the pitch in Java.
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Nick Kyrgios seeks dismissal of assault case on mental health grounds
The tennis player - who is accused of assaulting an ex-partner - cites his struggles with mental health.
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North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan
It prompted a warning from the Japanese government for people in northern areas to take cover.
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Confidence Man: Key revelations from new book on Donald Trump
The former president weighed bombing Mexican drug labs and nearly fired his daughter, a new book claims.
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Ponniyin Selvan: Mani Ratnam's epic drama fires up India box office
Mani Ratnam's new film is based on what is widely considered to be the greatest-ever novel written in Tamil.
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Ukraine tank breakthrough in south towards Kherson
Russian officials say Ukrainian armour has made advances in the south and east.
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US women's soccer 'plagued by systemic abuse'
Abuse and misconduct "had become systemic" in the United States' top-flight National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), an independent investigation finds.
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Brazil election: The presidential race is far from over
Lula and Bolsonaro go head-to-head after a closer than expected first-round result.
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Fans of Sydney United 58 condemned for Nazi salutes during Australia Cup final
Supporters who displayed Nazi symbols and salutes at the Australia Cup final "should be banned for life", a senior government official says.
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Brazil election: Lula and Bolsonaro to face run-off
Neither presidential candidate got more than 50% of the overall vote, meaning they will face off on 30 October.
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Drax: UK power station owner cuts down primary forests in Canada
The owner of the UK's biggest power station, Drax, is cutting down key forests in Canada.
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One Kenyan woman's journey for the father she has never known
BBC Africa Eye goes on a journey with a woman in Kenya, searching for the father she has never known.
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Iran protests: Reports of students trapped amid clashes in Tehran
Reports say a large number of student protesters at Sharif university have been trapped on the campus.
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NFL and NFLPA say changes to concussion protocol needed after Tua Tagovailoa incident
The NFL and its players' association say changes are needed to concussion protocol after reports the doctor who cleared Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been fired.
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Indonesia: More than 120 dead in football stampede
At least 127 died after police tear-gassed rioting supporters after a match on East Java.
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Bruce Willis denies selling rights to his face
It was widely reported that the actor had sold his face to a deepfake company.
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Ukraine war: Indian doctor forced to abandon beloved pet jaguar
Girikumar Patil, who lived with two big cats in war-torn Ukraine, says he is now separated from them.
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Iran: Rallies support Iran protests at woman's custody death
Protests take place in countries outside Iran, in support of opposition to the death in custody of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini.
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Hurricane Ian: They stayed for the storm - what happens now?
Florida residents are facing tough choices about whether to stay or leave in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
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Equatorial Guinea seeks to block sale of confiscated Paris mansion
The luxury mansion was seized after Equatorial Guinea's vice-president was convicted of embezzling money.
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King Charles will not attend COP27, says Palace
The monarch and prime minister agreed the King would not attend after he sought government advice.
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Formula 1 budget cap row: Mercedes and Ferrari comments 'unacceptable' - Red Bull
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says he is "absolutely confident" his team did not breach Formula 1's budget cap in 2021.
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