Lebanon country profile
Provides an overview of Lebanon, including key dates and facts about this Middle Eastern country.
1970-01-01 08:00
New Zealand birds: Takahe facing extinction find new home in sanctuary
A takahe pair were released near Wellington in a victory for efforts to save some of the world's rarest birds.
1970-01-01 08:00
India LGBTQ+ couples: 'My parents were ready to kill me for their honour'
Indians from the LGBTQ+ community still face discrimination and violence, sometimes from their own families.
1970-01-01 08:00
LGBTQ+: When 15 rain-soaked marchers made history in India
In 1999, India's first Pride march was held in Kolkata - and the rest is history.
1970-01-01 08:00
India bans rice shipments to curb price rises
The country has struggling with a surge in food prices after bad weather damaged crops.
1970-01-01 08:00
Yinchuan: China restaurant gas explosion kills 31
President Xi has called for "all-out efforts" in investigating the suspected gas leak explosion.
1970-01-01 08:00
Viggo Venn: Norwegian high-vis comedian wins Britain's Got Talent
The Norwegian beat the bookies' favourite, South African amputee dancer Musa Motha, on the TV show.
1970-01-01 08:00
Debt ceiling deal heads to US Senate for approval
The Senate must approve the deal and send it to the president's desk this weekend to avoid a default.
1970-01-01 08:00
Elon Musk: Tesla boss on first China trip in over three years
The multi-billionaire has not yet publicly commented on the visit, which comes amid US-China tensions.
1970-01-01 08:00
US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse
The president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy.
1970-01-01 08:00
US appeals court hears arguments in mifepristone case
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals weighs whether to preserve access to mifepristone.
1970-01-01 08:00
Eurovision 2023: Jamala on rescuing Crimean folk songs from Russian invasion
How Ukraine's 2016 Eurovision winner Jamala saved traditional Crimean folk songs from the war.
1970-01-01 08:00