Five Americans freed in Iran prisoner swap land in US
The four men and one woman return to the US after $6bn of frozen Iranian funds were released.
1970-01-01 08:00
Libya floods: 5,300 dead amid calls for humanitarian support
There are calls for more humanitarian support as victims in Derna are buried in mass graves.
1970-01-01 08:00
Morocco earthquake: 'I had to choose between my parents and son'
Tayeb ait Ighenbaz is haunted by the decision he was forced to make after Morocco's earthquake struck.
1970-01-01 08:00
Government facing pressure to rethink China stance
Tory MPs call for China to be branded a threat, amid spy claims following the arrest of a Commons researcher.
1970-01-01 08:00
Birmingham aid workers head to Morocco earthquake scene
Volunteers from the Faizan Global Relief Foundation are among those travelling to the disaster zone.
1970-01-01 08:00
Johnny Kitagawa: J-pop agency's new boss Higashiyama also faces abuse allegations
Noriyuki Higashiyama said he could not recall if he had sexually assaulted juniors at the boyband agency.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon coup: Why military takeovers are all the rage
Gabon is the latest African state to be hit by a coup, raising fears about the future of democracy.
1970-01-01 08:00
The science behind the Fukushima waste water release
The BBC takes a look at the science behind the controversial water release.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada wildfires: At least 30,000 households told to evacuate as fires approach
Officials have restricted travel to Kelowna, a waterside city of 132,000 people.
1970-01-01 08:00
Storm Betty: Disruption due to flooding and fallen trees
Police have advised drivers to take extra care when driving as high winds and rain can cause difficulties
1970-01-01 08:00
Joe Biden vows to visit Hawaii 'as soon as he can'
The US president has promised to provide whatever support Hawaii needs in the wake of deadly wildfire.
1970-01-01 08:00
Lost homes and missing loved ones after Maui wildfires
Getting in contact with loved ones has been made difficult by poor mobile reception on the island.
1970-01-01 08:00