Bird of Century: Pūteketeke wins NZ poll after campaign by John Oliver
The Pūteketeke won after the US talk show host's self-described "alarmingly aggressive" campaign.
1970-01-01 08:00
New Zealand: John Oliver's Bird of the Century backing ruffles feathers
US chat show host John Oliver's campaign in support of the pūteketeke is causing some controversy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Home Office accused of delays to reunite family
Luilana, eight, from Eritrea, spends three years apart from her mum who lives in Birmingham.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gold One mine 'hostage situation': South African miners tell of escape
Hundreds of workers at a mine in South Africa are caught up in a dispute between two rival unions.
1970-01-01 08:00
Turkish company Karpowership restores electricity to Guinea-Bissau capital
Turkish firm Karpowership puts the lights back on after the government partially settles a $15m debt.
1970-01-01 08:00
Guinea-Bissau capital without power over unpaid bill to Turkey's Karpowership
Bissau is plunged into darkness because a Turkish company cut supplies over a $15m bill.
1970-01-01 08:00
Nithari killings: Allahabad High Court frees 'serial killers' on death row
The two men were convicted for the rape and murder of 19 women and children in 2005.
1970-01-01 08:00
Trump seeks to dismiss election interference charges
The former president's lawyers say his baseless statements about fraud were part of official duties.
1970-01-01 08:00
Austrian ex-minister Karin Kneissl moves to Russia with her ponies
Karin Kneissl is known for her links to Russia, including dancing with Vladimir Putin at her wedding.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hong Kong: Closure of Cantonese language group worries residents
Cantonese is a Chinese dialect spoken by a majority in Hong Kong - some fear China wants to change that.
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
Andrew Harding: A fond farewell to an uneasy South Africa
The BBC's Andrew Harding reflects on his years in a country of increasingly stark contrasts.
1970-01-01 08:00