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Long, bumpy 4WD ride to Qatar's acclaimed desert art
Deep in the Qatari desert, security guards have a lonely time keeping 24-hour watch over one of the world's most isolated artworks, created by renowned US sculptor Richard Serra.
100 years of the BBC: key moments
The BBC celebrates its centenary on October 18, after 100 years of technological innovation, ambitious programming -- and controversy.
Transformation of London's iconic Battersea power station unveiled
With its four huge white chimneys Battersea Power Station has dominated the London skyline for decades, making it one of the British capital's most distinctive landmarks.
BBC marks 100 years facing questions about its future
On November 14, 1922, the clipped tones of the BBC's director of programmes, Arthur Burrows, crackled across the airwaves.
Death toll rises to 50 in Venezuela landslide
The death toll has risen to 50 from a devastating landslide that swept through a Venezuelan town near the capital Caracas, officials said on Thursday.
War-torn Yemen battered by mental health crisis
Depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosis: Yemen's seven years of brutal civil war have caused an explosion of mental illness overwhelming the basic health care services.
Two unions reach compromise with oil giant in French strikes
Two French unions announced a tentative pay rise agreement with oil giant TotalEnergies early Friday following emergency negotiations to end a three-week strike that has emptied the country's petrol stations and sparked a wider backlash to the rising cost of living.
Children caught up in Iran demos face 'psychological centres'
Dozens of Iranian children have been killed and hundreds detained after being caught up in protests over Mahsa Amini's death, some of them even ending up in "psychological centres", it has emerged.
Asian champions Sri Lanka grab centre stage in T20 World Cup opener
A confident Sri Lanka open the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday fresh from being crowned Asian champions, but face negotiating a tricky preliminary round to join the big guns in the main draw.
Burkina Faso poised for political change after coup turmoil
Political parties, social and religious groups and representatives of the security forces gather Friday to chart the next phase in Burkina Faso's future after the country's latest coup.
Frenchman Zarco dominates Australian MotoGP practice
Flying Frenchman Johann Zarco clocked the quickest time at a windy second practice session for the Australian Grand Prix on Friday, with MotoGP championship leader Fabio Quartararo fourth.
Five dead in North Carolina shooting, suspect captured
A shooting Thursday in North Carolina's capital Raleigh left at least five people dead, including an off-duty police officer, officials in the southeast US city said, adding that a suspect had been captured.
Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball to go up for auction
The ball that Diego Maradona used to score his infamous "Hand of God" World Cup goal for Argentina against England in 1986 will go under the hammer next month and could fetch up to £3 million.
Jockey Crowley hopes for glorious end to 'enjoyable journey' with Baaeed
Baaeed bids to round off his career with that rare but much sought after tag for a racehorse of "unbeaten" in the Champion Stakes on Saturday at Ascot.
China consumer inflation rises to two-year high
China's consumer inflation hit two-year high in September, official data showed Friday, fuelled by soaring pork prices and as extreme weather hit farmers.
Floods swallow cars, swamp houses in 'major' Australian emergency
Flash floods swamped hundreds of homes in southeastern Australia and thousands of people were warned to flee surging waters threatening towns across three separate states Friday.
Asian markets surge after sharp Wall St swing, pound holds gains
Asian equities soared Friday to extend a surge on Wall Street, where all three indexes saw extreme swings in response to a forecast-beating inflation report that cemented expectations for more big Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Singapore's economy grows 4.4% in Q3
Singapore's economy expanded by 4.4 percent on-year in the third quarter of 2022, the government said Friday while warning of ongoing global challenges such as inflation.
Bolsonaro finds strong support in Rio's 'Brazilian Miami'
Posh-looking drivers in expensive cars are honking their horns on a beachfront avenue in Rio de Janeiro, blaring their approval at a vendor selling green-and-yellow Brazilian flags outside President Jair Bolsonaro's former home.
US pushes allies to assemble patchwork air defenses for Ukraine
The United States is pressing allies to hastily build for Ukraine a patchwork air defense network using NATO-compatible equipment -- some ultra-modern, others older -- to protect strategic targets from Russian strikes.
Meta working to speed up metaverse, but success far from certain
A year after rebranding itself from Facebook into Meta, the social network titan is striving to make the metaverse a routine part of daily life, offering users new features and promoting new virtual reality gear.
North Korea fires missile, flies fighter jets near border
North Korea on Friday fired a short-range ballistic missile, conducted an artillery barrage, and flew fighter jets close to the South's border in another show of force that the US has warned could culminate in a nuclear test.
Floods force evacuations in Australia
Thousands were warned to flee their homes in southeastern Australia on Friday to escape surging floodwaters threatening towns across three separate states.
Mali bus blast kills at least 11 people: hospital source
An explosion on a bus in central Mali killed at least 11 people and injured 53 others on Thursday, according to a hospital source.
Undisputed champion Haney primed to punish Kambosos again in rematch
Undisputed lightweight world champion Devin Haney says he has "all the answers" to George Kambosos as they clash in a title rematch in Melbourne on Sunday.
Shocks and drama await in MLS playoffs
Major League Soccer's playoffs get under way on Saturday with the sudden death knockout format sure to deliver some surprise runs, sudden exits and no end of drama.
Zarco tops times in opening Australian MotoGP practice
Flying Frenchman Johann Zarco clocked the quickest time in the first free practice session at the Australian Grand Prix Friday, with MotoGP championship leader Fabio Quartararo 12th.
Ukrainian recruits learn to survive and be 'lethal' from British Army
Faces streaked in mud, Ukrainian soldiers charge across a plain, brandishing rifles as smoke drifts from an explosion.
1.4 million children malnourished in South Sudan: charity
About 1.4 million children under the age of five are suffering from malnutrition in South Sudan, caught in the grip of widespread flooding and intercommunal conflict, the British charity Save the Children said Friday.
Wilder eyes knockout return against old sparring partner
Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder hopes to get back to winning ways with a knockout when he takes on former sparring partner Robert Helenius on Saturday after a year-long absence from the ring.
US stocks rebound after disappointing inflation data
Wall Street stocks finished a topsy-turvy session with strong gains Thursday following disappointing inflation data, while the pound rallied and the yen hit a new multi-decade low.
Arsenal win in Europa League as McTominay rescues Man Utd
Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the Europa League as Bukayo Saka's goal clinched a 1-0 win at Bodo/Glimt, while Manchester United left it late to beat Omonia Nicosia.