China's matchmaking mums have a powerful ally: The Party
Chinese leaders add to parental pressure, urging young Chinese to marry and have babies.
1970-01-01 08:00
Blue plaque honour for Fermanagh World War Two heroine
Historians and relatives gather in Derrylin to commemorate the "amazing" life of Monica de Wichfeld.
1970-01-01 08:00
International mafia bust shows US-Italy crime links still strong
While decades of prosecutions weakened the US and Italian mafia, transatlantic relations remain strong.
1970-01-01 08:00
Luis Díaz's father speaks for first time since kidnap
The Liverpool FC footballer's father spoke of his plight after being held by Colombian guerrillas.
1970-01-01 08:00
Pope Francis fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms
Joseph Strickland is "relieved" from governance following a Vatican investigation.
1970-01-01 08:00
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1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by first air attack in 52 days, say authorities
Elsewhere, near the Black Sea port of Odesa, there were reports of at least two missile attacks.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sinn Féin ard fheis: Mary Lou McDonald plots path to power in Ireland
Mary Lou McDonald's conference speech in Athlone comes ahead of a big year for the party.
1970-01-01 08:00
Macron condemns rising antisemitism and Israeli bombing of civilians
The French leader tells the BBC's Katya Adler a Gaza ceasefire is urgently needed and rising antisemitism must be beaten.
1970-01-01 08:00
Fagradalsfjall: Iceland declares emergency over volcano eruption concerns
Thousands are asked to evacuate from a town in the southwest over fears magma has spread underground.
1970-01-01 08:00
Actors' deal includes pay rises and intimacy co-ordinators, union says
The US actors' union says its national board has voted to back the agreement with Hollywood studios.
1970-01-01 08:00
Earthshot Prize: Asia leads the way in quest to repair planet
Winners each awarded $1.2m at environmental awards founded by Prince William, and held in Asia for the first time.
1970-01-01 08:00