'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria
The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.
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The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.
The UK is adopting a "ruthlessly pragmatic" approach to becoming closer to its European neighbours, the UK's EU minister tells the BBC.
The UK is adopting a "ruthlessly pragmatic" approach to becoming closer to its European neighbours, the UK's EU minister tells the BBC.
Democratic representative from California has suspended gubernatorial campaign and resigned from CongressThe US Department of Justice (DoJ) has opened an investigation into Eric Swalwell following his resignation from Congress, according to a source familiar with the matter.The news of a federal inv...
Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.
Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.
Campaigners organise open letter to director demanding ‘fair day’s wage’ for all workers at V&A museumsA row over pay has broken out at the V&A before the opening of its newest site , with thousands of people calling for it to become a living wage employer.On Saturday, V&A East will open...
Few Israelis see this truce as a way out of the conflict with Hezbollah, the BBC's Lucy Williamson writes.
Nottingham Forest continue their remarkable Europa League run - but does it only increase the pressure on staying in the Premier League?
Nottingham Forest continue their remarkable Europa League run - but does it only increase the pressure on staying in the Premier League?
US president told reporters he was ‘not happy with Australia because they were not there when we asked them to be there’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trump has again accused Australia of not doing enough to hel...
It comes after it emerged the peer failed security vetting but the Foreign Office still allowed him to take up the post.
Robbins had been in job three weeks when Foreign Office overruled security officials, paving way for Mandelson to become US ambassadorMandelson failed vetting but Foreign Office overruled decisionSir Olly Robbins, the UK Foreign Office’s top civil servant, is leaving his post after the decision to f...
The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
An expert tells the BBC the attack in Kahramanmaras was a tragedy but "not a surprise".
The judge allows the underground bunker portion of the project to proceed, while the US president says the ballroom "is needed now".
Chair’s decision to not seek re-election in June ‘not as a result of any disagreement’, company says in SEC filingReed Hastings, the Netflix chair, is leaving the streaming service he co-founded 29 years ago as the company regains its footing after it lost its $72bn deal for Warner Bros Discovery.In...
Prime minister cuts fuel security visit to Malaysia short. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it’ll be Catie McLeod with the main action.Anthony Albane...
Schwartz was deputy surgeon general under Trump’s first administration and is a rear admiral in the US Coast GuardDonald Trump has selected Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bringing to an end a months-long search for a permanent head of the troubled public...
Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says
Exclusive: A trove of previously redacted documents was filed as part of the tech giant’s anti-trust battle with the state of California. Amazon denies it engages in price-fixingHundreds of previously redacted records reveal how Amazon has pressured independent sellers using its platform into raisin...
While military targets have been struck in Iran, civilian areas have too, showing the stark reality of the war.
Trump ally grilled by lawmakers over ‘terrible decisions’ on vaccines, public health and funding cuts to key programsUS politics – latest updatesVaccines and public health dominated a frequently contentious hearing with Robert F Kennedy Jr on Thursday before the US House ways and means committee.Ken...