Japan economy grows much faster than expected
The weakness of the yen has helped Japanese exporters as it makes their products cheaper overseas.
1970-01-01 08:00
At least 12 die in inferno at petrol station in southern Russia
Fire engulfs an area of 500 sq m (5,380 sq ft) in Makhachkala, in the southern region of Dagestan.
1970-01-01 08:00
Texas woman seriously injured after hawk drops snake on her
A passing hawk dropped a snake on Peggy Jones while she mowed grass, leading to a three-way struggle.
1970-01-01 08:00
Maine woman, 87, fights off then feeds hungry burglar
Marjorie Perkins woke to find an intruder standing over her. Neither of them expected what happened next.
1970-01-01 08:00
RAF Lossiemouth pilots intercepted 50 Russian aircraft
RAF Lossiemouth crew used the codeword "zombie" for the Russian planes during a mission in Estonia.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hyundai fire risk warning as 91,000 vehicles recalled
The recall is the latest in a series of fire-related recalls of Hyundai and Kia models in recent years.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war causes birth rate to slump
The country's birth rate has fallen 28% since Russia invaded, official statistics indicate.
1970-01-01 08:00
First English slave fort in Africa uncovered on Ghana's coast
Archaeologists in Ghana say they have found the 17th Century remains of the long-lost Fort Kormantine.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why it's getting easier to be a single mum in China
How rule changes and financial independence is helping unmarried women to keep their babies.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukrainian host family in Somerset forge 'life-long friendship'
A couple share their hosting experience as part of an appeal for new host families to come forward.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rudy Giuliani admits making false claims of Georgia voter fraud
Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss told Congress last year they received threats over the baseless claims.
1970-01-01 08:00
Spain faces stark left-right divide in hot summer vote
Resurgent nationalists in Spain aim to roll back the left-wing coalition's reforms.
1970-01-01 08:00