Japan: One in 10 people aged 80 or older for first time
The world's oldest country has long struggled with how to provide for its ageing and declining population.
2023-09-19 12:51
Marcus Freeman playing Mr. Nice Guy with Ryan Day ahead of Notre Dame-OSU clash
Marcus Freeman had some praise for Ryan Day before their two teams face off in a Top 10 matchup between Notre Dame and Ohio State in college football's Week 4.
2023-09-19 08:28
How Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder in Canada fuelled tensions with India
Hundreds of Sikhs have protested the Indian state after the killing of a prominent leader in Canada.
2023-09-19 06:19
Iran releases five Americans in prisoner exchange
The four men and one woman fly out of Tehran after $6bn of frozen Iranian funds is released.
2023-09-18 21:16
Rare dinosaur 'Barry' up for sale at Paris auction
The 150 million year-old camptosaurus is expected to fetch up to €1.2m ($1.2m) in October.
2023-09-18 20:48
Ukraine war: Russia demands UN court throw out case against it
Kyiv says Moscow falsely used genocide law to justify its invasion, but Russia wants the case thrown out.
2023-09-18 20:15
China sends top envoy Wang Yi to Russia for security talks
Moscow is seeking continued support on the Ukraine war, including a suspected North Korea arms deal.
2023-09-18 15:26
Irish university A-level criteria 'disadvantaging NI applicants'
A new study suggests the treatment of A-levels makes it harder for NI students to get in.
2023-09-18 14:24
MLB Rumors: Marcus Stroman puts free agency dollars at risk for chance at Cubs postseason
In the hopes of making the postseason with the Chicago Cubs, it seems Marcus Stroman is willing to sacrifice everything: a huge contract extension and future health.
2023-09-18 09:22
Inside South Africa's Operation Dudula vigilantes: 'Why we hate foreigners'
BBC Africa Eye gains rare access to Operation Dudula, South Africa's prominent anti-migrant movement.
2023-09-18 07:24
Brazilian butt-lifts: Why have one?
Brazilian butt-lifts are the fastest-growing cosmetic surgery procedure, despite high risks.
2023-09-16 09:18
Poland: Government under pressure over escalating cash for visas scandal
Media reports say migrants paid up to $5,000 (£4,000) each to speed up work visa applications.
2023-09-16 09:15