France riots: Within days we were in hell, says mayor
A mayor in one of France's poorest areas wants the state to take tougher measures against rioters.
1970-01-01 08:00
Léon Gautier: Last French D-Day fighter dies aged 100
Léon Gautier is being remembered as a "defender of freedom" for his role opposing Nazi Germany.
1970-01-01 08:00
Fourth of July: Air travel chaos resumes ahead of Independence Day
Extreme weather and storm threats pose continued challenge as Americans celebrate the Fourth of July.
1970-01-01 08:00
France riots: Why do the banlieues erupt time and time again?
The deprived French suburbs erupt time and time again. Why?
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war: The lethal minefields holding up Kyiv's counter-offensive
Russia has mined vast swathes of Ukrainian territory its holds, inflicting casualties as Kyiv advances.
1970-01-01 08:00
France tells rioters to go home
President Macron is fervently hoping the protesters give up and go home soon. For so many reasons.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sweden Quran burning: Iran wont send ambassador to Stockholm over incident
Many Muslim countries have summoned Swedish ambassadors to express their condemnation for the act.
1970-01-01 08:00
Wagner: Russians reflect on group's advance towards Moscow
Russians have told the BBC they feared Wagner could unleash the violent tactics it uses in Ukraine on them.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada Day fireworks cancelled over air quality fears
Concerns over air pollution and starting further fires mean some displays have been called off.
1970-01-01 08:00
France riots: Nanterre rocked by killing and unrest
The town of Nanterre is shaken by nights of rioting after 17-year-old Nahel was shot by police.
1970-01-01 08:00
Deciphering Vladimir Putin's many appearances since mutiny
The Russian president has popped up on TV screens multiple times since last weekend's dramatic events - but to what end?
1970-01-01 08:00
Boost for Wagner as Mali shuns UN troops, but at what cost?
As it pushes out 12,000 UN peacekeepers, Mali will be relying ever more heavily on Russian mercenaries.
1970-01-01 08:00