Colonisation 'luckiest thing' to happen to Australia - John Howard
John Howard's remark come ahead of a historic referendum on Indigenous recognition.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Africa country profile
Provides an overview of South Africa, including key dates and facts about this African country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Lesotho country profile
Provides an overview of Lesotho, including key facts about this small country in southern Africa.
1970-01-01 08:00
Florida's new black history curriculum 'sanitized', say critics
The revised standards for black history lessons suggest some received "personal benefit" from slavery.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada wants US skilled workers - and they are interested
A Canadian work permit for US H1-B visa holders hit its cap of 10,000 applicants in only 48 hours.
1970-01-01 08:00
London mayor urges government to re-join EU research project
Scientists say being outside the £85b scheme is highly damaging to UK science and innovation
1970-01-01 08:00
Ex-Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released from prison after 53 years
Leslie Van Houten was convicted in the 1969 slaying of a California couple alongside Charles Manson.
1970-01-01 08:00
China top threat to UK economic security - Dowden
The government intervened in eight takeovers of UK firms by Chinese buyers last year, figures show
1970-01-01 08:00
Zelensky honours Poles killed by Ukrainians in WW2 Volhynia massacre
Ukraine's president seeks to heal a deep historical wound with his Polish counterpart at a church service.
1970-01-01 08:00
Horizon research deal with EU awaits Sunak's signature
BBC News understands a deal has been negotiated over UK association with the Horizon programme.
1970-01-01 08:00
Shropshire funding boost to house homeless refugees
Shropshire Council announces plans to buy 10 more homes for those who have fled Afghanistan.
1970-01-01 08:00
China tightens Xi Jinping's powers against the West with new law
The law underscores China's aggressive diplomacy, but does not guarantee it will take greater actions.
1970-01-01 08:00