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
Alexey Kuzmichev: Sanctioned Russian tycoon detained in France
Putin-ally Alexei Kuzmichev was held as French police carried out raids on his properties.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mexico police gunned down in ambush in Guerrero state
At least 11 officers and a security chief are killed near the Pacific resort of Acapulco, local media say.
1970-01-01 08:00
Russia superyacht symbolises challenge of seizing assets
The BBC investigates the seizure of a £54m yacht and its links to a sanctioned Russian billionaire.
1970-01-01 08:00
Aerosmith postpone six farewell tour shows due to Steven Tyler's vocal cord damage
Singer Steven Tyler says he is "heartbroken" to push back six shows after "doctor's orders".
1970-01-01 08:00
Abba's Agnetha Fältskog returns with solo song: 'I didn't know if I could do this'
In a rare interview, she discusses new music and the "strange" experience of watching her 3D avatar.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gamescom: The biggest announcements at the show
Gamers saw this autumn's biggest new releases, including Call of Duty, Starfield and Assassin's Creed
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war: Russia still gets key war kit despite sanctions
An elaborate network of intermediaries means Russia can lay its hands on vital bits of Western technology.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mother and daughter first to go to space together
Anastatia Mayers and Keisha Schahaff won a place on Virgin Galactic's first commercial flight in a prize draw.
1970-01-01 08:00
Starbucks Vietnam: Why the US chain cannot crack a coffee-loving nation
The verdict is clear: Vietnamese people love coffee, but they don’t really seem to like Starbucks.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mexican city to fine performers of 'misogynistic' songs
The measure comes amid "pandemic" levels of violence against women, the mayor of Chihuahua says.
1970-01-01 08:00
Coventry milk bottle appeal for Oslo Marathon medals
Coventry Trophy Centre is asking for donations of plastic milk bottles to be converted into medals.
1970-01-01 08:00