Orkney council to look at proposals to become territory of Norway
The islands' councillors will consider a motion to investigate alternative forms of governance.
1970-01-01 08:00
France shooting: Clashes and tear gas in Marseille as chaos continues
Widespread unrest continues in France for a fifth night over killing of a teenage boy by police.
1970-01-01 08:00
Load-shedding could switch South Africans off the ANC
With South Africans experiencing worsening power cuts, the crisis is fuelling demands for change.
1970-01-01 08:00
India's spirited rum revolution
A host of homegrown brands are innovating with the spirit, creating new markets.
1970-01-01 08:00
The man who helped Orban and Netanyahu rise to power
"It's good to have an enemy," says George Birnbaum, one of the godfathers of modern populism.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mystery sea urchin deaths threaten Red Sea coral reefs
Sea algae could take over coral reefs after an unknown disease decimated sea urchin populations.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine finds British WW2 Hurricane planes outside Kyiv
London sent the Hawker Hurricanes to the Soviet Union to help them fight against Nazi Germany.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100
The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss
William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool.
1970-01-01 08:00
Golden Ears Park: Missing Canadian teen found after 54-hour search
Esther Wang disappeared in Golden Ears Park, Canada, sparking 16 search teams into action.
1970-01-01 08:00
Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologises for country's role in slavery
King Willem-Alexander calls slavery a "horror" and says sorry for his family's failure to act.
1970-01-01 08:00
Foreign Office warns Britons over travel to France during riots
The Foreign Office tells Britons it's "more important than ever" to get proper travel insurance.
1970-01-01 08:00