Survivor: I'm haunted by deadliest Channel crossing

Mohamed Isa Omar, one of two survivors of last week's disaster, tells the BBC he saw people drown.

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UK inflation: Rising costs could push family spend up £1,700 a year

Monthly spend over Christmas expected to increase by £109, according to projections for BBC Panorama.

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Channel migrants: Pushing back boats will increase danger, MPs warn

Home Secretary Priti Patel is urged to ditch plans to push back migrants trying to cross the Channel.

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Multi-billion EU bid to challenge Chinese influence

The "Global Gateway" plan is seen as an attempt to counter Chinese influence in Africa and beyond.

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University staff strike over pay and pensions

Students have been urged to check with their lecturers to see if their classes are running.

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Covid: Omicron may require 'very stringent response', say Sage scientists

Officials should prepare for a "potentially significant" wave of cases, government scientific advisers say.

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World Aids Day: 'I saw my partner and friends die of the disease'

Dr Rupert Whitaker lived through the Aids epidemic in London in the 1980s.

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Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage

Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage wrought by Hurricane Ida.

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CEO Secrets: 'Develop your social skills'

Luis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO of language-learning app Duolingo, shares his business advice.

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Covid: Is it safe to hit the office Christmas party?

What is the chance that after-work drinks with colleagues will turn into a Covid superspreader event?

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Why US abortion laws could be changed by Supreme Court ruling

If Roe v Wade is overturned, millions of American women will lose access to legal abortions.

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Resurgence of Pakistani Islamist group TLP sows fear

The release of the TLP leader and supporters could have far-reaching implications in Pakistan and beyond.

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Yemen's Marib: The city at the heart of a dirty war

Jeremy Bowen gets rare access to Marib, where civilians are caught behind the conflict's front line.

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HIV: The misinformation still circulating in 2021

Huge progress has been made in treatment, prevention and understanding of HIV - but falsehoods still hurt people living with it.

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How Magdalena Andersson became Sweden's first female PM twice

Magdalena Andersson's rise to power has been high political drama, but the finale may be yet to come.

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Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics: The Kashmiri skier taking India to Beijing

Slalom champion Arif Khan is India's first athlete to qualify for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

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Why Gambians won't stop voting with marbles

The Gambia has witnessed a flourishing of democracy but its curious election system remains unchanged.

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Alice Sebold apologises to man cleared of her rape

Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of raping Alice Sebold.

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The Papers: New booster target and 'don't cancel Christmas'

The front pages focus on the aim to offer boosters to all adults in England by the end of January.

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Cycling saved my life - now I need to finish round-the-world challenge

Josh Quigley wants to complete the round-the-world cycle which set him on the road to recovery.

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Covid: Rules updated to tackle Omicron as businesses fear effects

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.

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Australian parliament: One in three workers sexually harassed, says report

Canberra's workplace culture has left a "trail of devastation" for women especially, a review finds.

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Jack Dorsey: What's next for Twitter's co-founder?

The last time the tech visionary left Twitter, he set up another company now worth $100bn.

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Barbados becomes a republic and parts ways with the Queen

The Caribbean nation parts ways with the Queen in a ceremony attended by Prince Charles and Rihanna.

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Westpac: Australia bank pays out over charging dead people

Australia's second largest bank Westpac has agreed to pay $81m in penalties and compensate customers.

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Covid: Face masks rules return in England amid Omicron spread

Coverings become mandatory in shops and on public transport under measures to slow Omicron's spread.

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MI6 must adapt to new technology to survive, says spy chief

Richard Moore says the secret service must partner with the private sector to find new technologies.

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Yemen: The children haunted by 'ghosts' of war

BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen meets terrified families running from civil war in Yemen.

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Mandatory masks: 'We worry people won't shop with us'

Shopkeepers are concerned about enforcing mask-wearing and terrified they will have to close again.

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MPs back setting new-build house ground rent at one peppercorn a year

People with leases on new-build houses say freeholders are charging them exorbitant amounts.

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Covid: 'We’ve had 20 cancellations in one weekend'

As worries emerge over a new Covid variant, hospitality fears it could thwart the busiest time of year.

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Brit Awards: Bree Runway, Lola Young and Holly Humberstone tipped for rising star prize

BBC Sound Of runner-up Holly Humberstone, Bree Runway and Lola Young are tipped as ones-to-watch.

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Why France is declaring Josephine Baker a national hero

Josephine Baker is the first black woman to be remembered in the resting place of France’s national heroes.

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Is the British media Islamophobic?

Wajed Iqbal won damages of £180k after the Mail on Sunday falsely linked him to a grooming gang.

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Labour shortage: Is Santa Claus coming to town this year?

With fewer Santas donning their suits and more demand for holiday cheer, Santa will be in short supply.

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University strikes: Will classes be cancelled?

Staff at dozens of universities are striking this week.

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AC Milan v Red Star Belgrade: Arrigo Sacchi's 'Immortals' & their brush with death

In November 1988, AC Milan travelled to Belgrade for a European Cup tie that would see one of their team-mates needing on-pitch resuscitation.

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Why broken African phones are shipped to Europe

A lack of recycling facilities in Africa has spurred one Dutch company to import broken phones.

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Actor Mark Bonnar revisits his dad's famous concrete hippos

Growing up, Scottish actor Mark Bonnar thought it was normal to have a dad whose job was making concrete hippos for new towns.

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Storm Arwen: Thousands spend fourth night without power

Energy firms say the storm has caused "catastrophic damage" with north east Scotland the worst hit.

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Newspaper headlines: Booster jabs 'scramble' and Maxwell goes on trial

The front pages focus on the expansion of the booster rollout and the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell.

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Covid: JCVI scientists to announce decision on booster rollout

A reduction in time between doses and extending the programme to younger age groups could be approved.

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Barbados prepares to cut ties with the Queen

Watch Celestina Olulode as she travels to the island to find out what Barbadians make of the move.

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Matiu Ratana: Colleagues pay tribute to 'inspiring' officer

The memorial service for an officer murdered in the line of duty in Croydon takes place on Monday.

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Covid: Dutch police arrest quarantine hotel escapee couple

The arrests were made on a plane in Amsterdam's airport before the take-off on Sunday, police say.

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Madhya Pradesh: Husband builds Taj Mahal-like home to wife

A 52-year-old man has built a house resembling the iconic Taj Mahal.

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Channel disaster: A father's anguish over missing family since tragedy

Rizgar Hussein has not spoken to his family since they boarded a boat across the Channel on Tuesday.

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Ghislaine Maxwell's sex-trafficking trial to begin in New York City

The UK socialite denies grooming girls for convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.

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Labour calls for overhaul of system regulating ministers' conduct

It comes as the Commons standards committee prepares to publish its review of the code for MPs.

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More than 17 million have used buy now, pay later services

Interest in buy now pay later options is surging, with growth fastest among users in their 40s and 50s.

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More work needed to create green jobs, report says

Efforts to create "green jobs" need to intensify if the government is to meet its target, a report says.

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The Papers: Boosters 'for all adults' amid 'fight to save Xmas'

Monday's front pages are dominated by the latest developments surrounding the Omicron variant.

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Emma Day murder: Sister of mother killed by ex calls for changes

The Met and Child Maintenance Service have admitted faults were made in the handling of Emma Day's case.

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Gay and Muslim: 'My family wanted to cure me'

Asad struggled with his mental health and suicidal thoughts when he came out to his religious family.

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How Britain protects its nuclear material

This highly specialised team guards Britain's radioactive stockpiles.

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Venezuelan migrants seeking a new home in Chile

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans escaping poverty and violence at home are risking their lives to travel south to Chile.

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Joseph Kabila and DR Congo's missing millions

Millions of dollars of public funds went through bank accounts of ex-President Joseph Kabila's allies, BBC Africa Eye reveals.

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The underwater 'kites' generating electricity as they move

Tidal power generators that look like aircraft are being tested in the sea off the Faroe Islands.

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Iran nuclear deal: What key players want from talks

The competing ambitions of the countries involved make success a long shot, writes Jonathan Marcus.

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Calais activists: Migrants call us from boats asking for help

Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK.

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Coronavirus: Is India ready for a third wave?

Experts say the government needs to first fulfil its promises to boost the public health system.

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Tigray: Suspicion and sacrifice as Ethiopia fighting spreads

Ethiopians tell the BBC they are willing to give up their lives to defend their country against rebels.

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Stephen Sondheim: London's West End to dim lights for theatre icon

The two-minute tribute to theatre titan Stephen Sondheim, who died this week, takes place on Monday.

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Migrant crisis: Priti Patel not included in Calais meeting

The home secretary says failure by Europe to co-operate with the UK could lead to "even worse scenes".

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Snowdonia communities 'exploited', says Gwynedd council

The area is likened to Amsterdam, Barcelona and Venice in having more tourists than it can handle.

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Naomi Campbell's charity Fashion for Relief 'co-operating' with probe

The supermodel's Fashion for Relief is being investigated by the Charity Commission over its finances.

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Covid: Cardiff Airport dead without bailout, boss says

Airport boss Spencer Birns says the business could "provide the economic value back to Wales".

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Storm Arwen: Dark Hedges trees brought down by strong winds

A local campaigner, who visits the area weekly, says two trees were brought down in overnight winds.

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‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’

Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'home comforts'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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The migrants returned to Iraqi camps from Belarus

Three specially chartered planes have now returned 1,000 migrants from Belarus to Iraq.

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The 25-year-old getting young people into Northern Soul

Bristol influencer Levanna McClean is putting on free dance classes to get people into the genre.

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Covid vaccine: Can US troops be punished for refusing the jabs?

The US military has said that America's 2.1 million soldiers and sailors must all get the vaccine.

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'There's something special about panto in Scotland'

Ayr Gaiety is among theatres across the country hoping to lure back audiences with the return of pantomime season.

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Yemen: The woman saving a crumbling heritage

Its famous architecture has been wrecked by war - now a female engineer is rebuilding amid the conflict.

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All-party groups: Calls for stronger anti-lobbying rules for MPs

MPs face tighter rules on second jobs - but what about lobbying through all-party groups?

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Migrant crisis: The Channel beaches that host a lethal trade in human hope

The journeys migrants make across the Channel are book-ended with beaches that tell the story of the crisis.

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Nigerian celebrities Simi and Chigul expose sexism in music and Nollywood

Singer Simi and Nollywood's Chigul tell the BBC about the cultural hurdles female stars face.

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'Why do you like Shah Rukh Khan?'

The Bollywood superstar's female fandom rests not on love but on economics, according to a new book.

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Hondurans vote to replace controversial leader

A former first lady and a man convicted of corruption vie to succeed an unpopular president.

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The Papers: Mandatory masks and moving memories of Channel migrants

Most of today's papers report on new Covid restrictions, after first cases of Omicron were detected.

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Storm Arwen: Tree fall in Bridgend narrowly misses woman

A woman had a lucky escape after a tree fell just feet away from where she was standing.

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Covid: World races to contain new Omicron variant

Nations ban travellers from southern Africa, a day after health officials named the new Covid-19 strain.

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Covid-19: Omicron declared 'of concern', and Whitty's 'greatest worry'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.

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Covid: Schools asked to test on-site after Christmas

Secondary schools in England are asked to prepare to carry out initial tests on-site, as in September.

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Azeem Rafiq: Michael Vaughan says he is sorry for hurt former team-mate has suffered

Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he is "sorry for all the hurt" Azeem Rafiq has gone through during the Yorkshire racism scandal.

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Grenfell cladding: Did it fail safety tests 13 years before fire?

An industry expert believes the Grenfell cladding was among products to fail fire tests 13 years earlier.

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Walkers crisp shortage: Girl reliant on crisps to live gets special delivery

A mum is overwhelmed by the public help she has received with her daughter's dependency on crisps.

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Matt Haig's A Boy Called Christmas reaches screens

Bestselling novelist Matt Haig's children's book A Boy Called Christmas has been made into a film.

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Week in pictures: 20-26 November 2021

A selection of powerful images from across the globe, taken this week.

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Ros Atkins on... Migrants crossing English Channel to UK

This week at least 27 migrants died while trying to make the journey, the deadliest crossing on record.

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Can art fix a city’s problems beyond the gallery walls?

A major new art exhibition in Manchester bills itself as "a manual for social change".

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Winter Olympics 2022: Testing times in the Chongli mountains

Beijing is pushing ahead with Winter Olympics test events, despite Covid and human rights allegations.

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NFHS: Does India really have more women than men?

An Indian government survey says so - but the numbers don't add up.

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Russia-Ukraine border: Why Moscow is stoking tensions

The Kremlin is sending the West a message, but how big a risk is there of conflict?

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Covid: Conspiracy and untruths drive Europe's Covid protests

Amid some legitimate concerns, misinformation and extreme views are radicalising people to violent protest.

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By-election: Tory wobbles in true blue Bexley?

The BBC's Ione Wells visits Old Bexley and Sidcup in south-east London ahead of the by-election.

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Musical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim dies at 91

The US composer and lyricist reshaped America's musical theatre in a career spanning over 60 years.

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The Papers: Battle to hold back Omicron, and fears over Christmas

Concerns about new Covid-19 variant and disagreement over the current migrant crisis lead the papers.

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Where better connectivity could be 'life-changing'

How transport issues affect the lives of people across many parts of southern Scotland.

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Covid: Swiss vote on ending restrictions while cases surge

Sunday's referendum is held in a country with one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe.

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Blackpool promenade shut after building partial collapse

No trams or cars are running along a section of the promenade near Blackpool North Shore.

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Storm Arwen forces I'm a Celeb to abandon live show

ITV says there are "contingencies in place to cover all weather scenarios".

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Composer Stephen Sondheim dies at 91 - US media

The composer and lyricist was a giant of musical theatre with a knack for adapting unlikely subjects.

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Cummins named Australia Test captain with Smith as vice-captain

Australia make 28-year-old fast bowler Pat Cummins their Test captain for the Ashes, with former skipper Steve Smith as his deputy.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Marcus Rashford says sacked Manchester United boss 'deserves huge respect'

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford says the club's players still respect former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was sacked from his job at Old Trafford last weekend.

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Peng Shuai: Man claiming to know athlete says WTA head ignored mail

The mail, tweeted out by a man claiming to be her associate, told the WTA to 'not hype up personal affairs.'

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Clashes as protesters demand end to violence against women

Protesters turn out around the world calling for an end to violence against women.

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Ambulances forced to queue daily outside A&Es, study suggests

NHS guidance says that ambulance handovers should be completed within 15 minutes.

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Keir Starmer: I haven't spoken to Jeremy Corbyn in over a year

The Labour leader says it is up to his predecessor to regain the party whip before the next election.

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Black Friday spending set to soar despite fewer deals

Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest ever, but struggling retailers won't offer as many discounts.

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Quiz of the week: Why did Boris Johnson like Peppa Pig World so much?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Nile Rodgers is auctioning guitars for talented teenagers

Music producer and guitarist Nile Rodgers hopes to raise money to help talented teenagers.

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Black Friday: 'Harder to give big, headline discounts'

Steve Finch of toy retailer bopster, explains the pressures his firm is under for Black Friday this year.

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The ‘cocaine collectors’ retrieving smuggled drugs in Rotterdam

Young criminals are risking their lives to retrieve drugs smuggled into the Netherlands amongst freight arriving from Latin America.

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Channel migrants: Why politics is dominating the debate on migrants

UK-French rivalry is making a common solution difficult, says the BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler.

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Cambridge sculpture makes a stand on culture wars

Leading academics see Paulo Freire as a symbol of "tolerance and dialogue" amid tensions on campuses.

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Ghosn affair: The forgotten man in the Nissan scandal

Wife of a former Nissan boss on trial in Japan says he is a forgotten victim of the Carlos Ghosn affair.

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Upcoming Moon missions spur the search for new spacesuits

Nasa has asked the private sector to design new spacesuits that can be used on the Moon.

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Rahul Dravid: What the return of 'The Wall' means for Indian cricket

The return of Indian cricket's golden boy as coach will start a new era, writes columnist Ayaz Memon.

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Women MPs lobby Speaker against babies in debates

Sir Lindsay Hoyle says MPs have texted "do not give in" after Labour's Stella Creasy raised the issue.

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The Papers: 'New variant fears' and 'migrants keep crossing'

New coronavirus variant concerns and more Channel crossings after fatal journey lead the papers.

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'One of the greatest thinkers in football' - what can Man Utd expect from Rangnick?

Manchester United are close to appointing Ralf Rangnick as interim manager, but what will the German bring to Old Trafford?

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Egypt: Grand opening for Luxor's 'Avenue of the Sphinxes'

The ancient walkway, connecting two of the Egyptian city's greatest temples, took decades to excavate.

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Dramatic rescue of 300 from migrant boat in Italy

Some people were already in the water when the Italian coastguard reached them off Lampedusa Island.

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Paine to take break from cricket and set to miss Ashes

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine is to take an immediate break from all forms of cricket "for the foreseeable future".

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Channel deaths: What do we know so far?

There are many unanswered questions following the deaths of 27 people. Here is what we know so far.

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100 people held more than 20 years in ‘institutions’

‘If he'd murdered someone he'd be out now’ - a couple's battle to get their son out of the hospital he's been held in since 2001.

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Caroline Glachan: Three arrests over 1996 death of schoolgirl

The body of 14-year-old Caroline Glachan was discovered in West Dunbartonshire in August 1996.

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The Star Inn at Harome: Michelin-starred restaurant 'reduced to ashes'

Chef Andrew Pern's Star Inn in North Yorkshire is gutted when a blaze engulfs its thatched roof.

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Can an ex-Palace striker and the 'new Zlatan' fire Sociedad to first La Liga title in 40 years?

Real Sociedad are being talked about as potential La Liga winners for the first time in 40 years. This is why they are now a force in Spain.

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Covid: Cinema faces court for not checking Covid passes, and student depression increases

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.

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Roman mosaic and villa complex found in Rutland farmer's field

The mosaic, part of a villa complex, is said to be one of the most significant found in Britain.

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Aberfan: Tests on children after disaster 'like torture'

Pulled from the rubble, some survivors say they were made to take tests to get compensation.

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Channel migrants: UK and France agree need to step up effort against crossings

After at least 27 people die in the Channel, Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron say cooperation is needed.

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US blacklists a dozen more Chinese tech firms citing national security

The move comes as tensions grow between the US and China over the status of Taiwan and trade issues.

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What Ahmaud Arbery's murder exposes about America

Ahmaud Arbery died in a "modern-day lynching" - locals say the spectre of racism is always present.

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My drink was spiked on night out, says minister Mims Davies

Mims Davies calls for tougher government action following her "absolutely awful" experience.

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Historic Photographer of the Year Awards 2021 winners revealed

Steve Liddiard's picture of the Whiteford Point Lighthouse in the Gower Peninsula was named overall winner.

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What I learnt eating at 8,000 Chinese restaurants

David R Chan's decades of dining at 8,000 Chinese eateries has taught him about America and himself.

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Why this city is Europe's best kept cycling secret

Portugal's bike factories have been very busy since April 2020 as cycling has surged in popularity.

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Kavala: The case that set Turkey on collision course with the West

Osman Kavala has not been convicted but his detention has set Turkey's leader on a collision course.

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Russian troop build-up: View from Ukraine front line

BBC correspondent Abdujalil Abdurasulov visits eastern Ukraine as soldiers contemplate Russia's military presence at the border nearby.

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Raheem Sterling to guest edit Radio 4's Today

The England footballer will be one of seven traditional guest editors over the festive period.

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Women's safety: Clubs see rising demand for self-defence classes

Women at a Krav-Maga class explain why they have taken up self-defence classes this year.

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Vagrancy: Government urged to decriminalise rough sleeping

A group of peers are urging the government to repeal the Vagrancy Act which makes it a criminal offence to sleep rough or beg in England and Wales.

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Peter Jackson on how Tolkien stopped a Beatles LOTR film

While making his Beatles series Get Back, the director learned about the Fab Four's letdown.

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Man City 2-1 Paris St-Germain: Mauricio Pochettino left envious of "complete package"

Manchester City outplayed Paris St-Germain and with Mauricio Pochettino struggling to impose his style the Manchester United talk will not go away, writes Phil McNulty.

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The Papers: 'Horror and despair' after 'tragedy in Channel'

Thursday's papers report the deaths of 31 people making their way to the UK via the English Channel.

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Bobbi-Anne McLeod: Two men held over murder of 18-year-old

A body is found by police searching for a Plymouth teenager who went missing on Saturday.

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Covid: New Zealand to reopen borders and WHO warns of 700,000 Europe deaths

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning.

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Family remembers BBC worker Kate Mitchell 'who brightened world'

Kate Mitchell, who was found dead in Kenya, dedicated herself to helping others, her brother says.

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China: Photographer sorry for 'small eyes' Dior picture

Some Chinese netizens found her photo insulting and racist as it showed a woman with small eyes.

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Dart: Mission to smack Dimorphos asteroid set for launch

Final preparations are under way in California for Nasa's Dart mission, as the countdown approaches.

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British spy: My training was 'just like Catfish’

As GCHQ try to sign up more female and minority students, one new recruit tells us about her work.

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The universal credit claimants paying top tax rates

Officially, the highest tax rate is 45% - but workers can end up paying more.

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Knife crime: Following a mum's journey burying her child

Campaigners say London could see its worst year for youth killings for more than a decade.

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Escaping Afghanistan: Inside Operation Soccer Balls

The mission to rescue the national Afghan girls' football team from the Taliban.

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Leeds teacher helps give 1,400 children a place to sleep

Bex Wilson, from Leeds, started the charity Zarach after realising some pupils did not have a bed.

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LGBT in Poland: I still can't be myself

Provinces recently started to backtrack on "LGBT-free zones" after the EU threatened to freeze funds.

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Yalda Hakim: My return to Afghanistan

The BBC's Yalda Hakim - who was born in Afghanistan - reports on the impact of 100 days of Taliban rule.

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Windrush scheme failures compound previous injustice, say MPs

Most of those who applied for compensation have yet to receive a penny, a report by MPs has found.

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Progesterone recommended to prevent early miscarriage

The hormonal treatment could lead to 8,450 more babies being born each year in the UK, experts say.

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Universities to get good job targets for poor students

A new drive to get universities to help disadvantaged students via tough targets is announced.

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Universal credit boost for workers takes effect

Workers will get 8p more of any extra £1 earned but some say claimants will be no better off.

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PC Andrew Harper's widow wins bid to change law

The government backs Lissie Harper's campaign to jail those who kill on-duty police and 999 workers for life.

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Wisconsin: Child becomes sixth fatality in car-ramming

An eight-year-old boy is the latest person to die after a car ploughed into a crowd in Wisconsin.

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Covid: Europe region faces 700,000 more deaths by March - WHO

The World Health Organization says the regional death toll could exceed 2.2 million by 1 March.

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No babies allowed in Commons, MP Stella Creasy told

Stella Creasy learns of the new rule after appearing with her three-month-old at Westminster Hall.

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US jury awards $25m in damages over Unite the Right rally

Those injured in Charlottesville accused organisers of conspiring to commit racially motivated violence.

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Apple sues Israeli spyware firm NSO Group

Apple is the latest in a string of firms and governments to go after the hacking tool firm.

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Newspaper headlines: Life for killing police and AZ jab 'more durable'

Wednesday's papers report plans to introduce mandatory life sentences for the killers of 999 workers.

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Afghanistan: 100 days of Taliban rule

BBC reporter Yalda Hakim visits Kabul to look at four key areas of concern in Afghanistan.

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Covid: Can the UK avoid lockdown? And the toll on nurses' mental health

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.

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Kevin Sinfield: Leeds Rhinos legend completes 24-hour 101-mile MND run

Kevin Sinfield raises more than £600,000 after running 101 miles in 24 hours on behalf of motor neurone disease research.

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Atom Bank introduces four-day working week without cutting pay

Atom Bank has cut its staff's hours by 10% without reducing their pay in a bid to improve wellbeing.

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Change to sepsis advice after mums' herpes deaths

Medical advice on how new mothers with sepsis should be treated is to change after two women died of a herpes infection.

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NHS could give therapy before anti-depressants, under new guidelines

Group exercise and mindfulness are also to be recommended before medication, according to new advice.

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Nurses' mental health: 'Most people in the NHS, they are sad'

An A&E nurse describes the anguish she's faced - and how a helpline inspired by Clap for Carers gave her hope.

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Dozens killed in Bulgaria bus fire

At least 45 people die after a bus catches fire on a motorway in western Bulgaria, officials say.

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Kyle Rittenhouse says his case 'has nothing to do with race'

"I support the BLM movement," says the teen, who was acquitted of shooting three during racial unrest.

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Dart: Mission to smack Dimorphos asteroid set for launch

A spacecraft is set to launch on a mission to nudge an asteroid off course.

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One in three musicians earning nothing after the pandemic, charity says

With the live music industry slowly resuming, artists are still struggling to get paid work.

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Black Friday: Prices 'same or less before in 2020 sale'

Consumer champion Which? says most products were priced cheaper or the same before last year's event.

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Kevin Spacey to pay $31m to studio after abuse claims

The actor was ordered to pay $31m (£23.2) to the House of Cards studio after sexual abuse claims.

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'Wait a second, am I in a cult?'

Jess, a former physiotherapy student, was recruited into the Shincheonji Church of Jesus on the campus of the University of Salford.

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China bans Namewee's viral pop song Fragile

Fragile mocks Beijing and “little pinks”, a term referring to young nationalists who rush to the defence of the Chinese government.

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Newburgh's 'wonky' Christmas lights return with a Covid twist

The town that gets children to design its Christmas lights has let them mark the pandemic in their special way.

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Iran nuclear programme: Threat of Israeli strike grows

As Iran's nuclear programme forges ahead, some see Israel running out of options to thwart it.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: What are Facebook and Twitter doing about hate speech?

Critics say social media firms are not doing enough to curb online hate speech around Ethiopia's war.

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Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?

South Africa's main electricity company Eskom plans to switch from using coal to renewable energy.

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Six ways shoebox-sized satellites are trying to change the world

The CubeSat began as an educational tool but is now helping out humanity

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Peppa Pig World: PM asked if OK after bizarre speech quoting character

Boris Johnson is questioned by a reporter after talking about Peppa Pig World at a business conference.

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Newspaper headlines: PM's Peppa Pig speech 'stokes Tory anger'

Tuesday's papers report reaction to Boris Johnson's address to business groups at the Port of Tyne.

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New homes in England to have electric car chargers by law

Charging points will also be required in new supermarkets and workplaces in England under government plans.

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Beirut blast: UN ignored plea for port disaster evidence

Letters to the UN chief's office requesting key information have gone unanswered, the BBC has found.

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MOTD2: Solskjaer should be walking away with his head held high, says Jenas

Match of the Day 2's Mark Chapman, Jermaine Jenas and Conor Coady discuss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's legacy at Manchester United and what awaits caretaker manager Michael Carrick.

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Social care: MPs to debate plan for cap on care costs

New details emerged last week that charities have warned could hit poorer people the hardest.

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Don't call young people 'woke', says leading head teacher

Samantha Price wants parents and teachers to keep up with the younger generation's views.

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WhatsApp privacy policy tweaked in Europe after record fine

WhatsApp is rewriting policies to comply with regulator demands after being issued an enormous fine.

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Record level of child sexual abuse calls to NSPCC

Nearly 5,000 people contacted the charity helpline in six months - a 36% rise on the same period last year.

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Net-zero heralds a new industrial revolution, says CBI boss

The industry group's boss will also argue that emerging sectors such as biotech offer "a shot at redemption".

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Stand by her: Teaching men how to be allies for women

Workshops to help men understand sexual harassment and abuse against women have started in Nottingham.

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War photographer: 'Telling people's stories gives me hope'

Claire Thomas says she couldn't help people in Iraq and Afghanistan, but she could tell their stories.

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London Knights: The UK’s only competitive gay men's basketball team

Formed in 2000, the team has won championships around the world.

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The art of a great urban wildlife photo

Andrew Budziak spends his nights photographing the animals of Toronto, Canada.

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Kunsthaus Zurich: Looted art claims pose questions for Swiss museum

Emil Bührle's impressionist art collection raises problems for Zurich's big, extended Kunsthaus.

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Harry Potter at 20: What the original cast did next

As the stars prepare to reunite 20 years after the first film we look at what they've been up to.

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The UK migrant dilemma - it's all about Brexit

Why is the UK government currently focusing on migrants - and what are the options for ministers?

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The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal

How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people.

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Wet Leg: The band with millions of streams and just two songs

The Isle of Wight indie duo say it's surreal to see how much faith fans are putting in them.

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Lyon v Marseille abandoned after Payet hit on head by bottle five minutes into game

Sunday's Ligue 1 game between Lyon and Marseille is abandoned after Dimitri Payet is hit by a bottle thrown from the stands five minutes into the game.

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Justin Bieber urged to cancel Saudi show by Khashoggi's fiancee

The fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi urges the star not to perform in Saudi Arabia.

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The Papers: 'Rage across Europe', and Tory social care warnings

The riots taking place cross several European countries feature on many of Monday's front pages.

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Premier League: How 'fantastic' Watford put four goals past 'embarrassing' Man Utd

Match of the Day's Mark Chapman, Ian Wright and Alan Shearer discuss Manchester United's "embarrassing" 4-1 defeat by a "fantastic" Watford side.

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Covid: Dutch unrest continues, and WHO concerns over Europe Covid rise

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Manchester United boss set to leave club after Watford defeat

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to leave the club after Saturday's 4-1 defeat by Watford.

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Sudan's military to reinstate ousted PM Hamdok

Abdalla Hamdok has been under house arrest since a military coup last month, sparking mass protests.

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Covid: Fresh protests in Europe against new restrictions

Riots erupt in the Netherlands for a second night, with protests held in Austria, Italy and France.

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Peng Shuai: Video claims to show tennis player at tournament

A social media post claims to show her as a guest at a tournament, amid concerns for her wellbeing.

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Covid: Javid orders review of medical device racial bias

The health secretary responds to research suggesting oximeters work less well for darker-skinned people.

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Adults in England aged 40 upwards will be invited to book booster

Those who received second vaccine at least six months ago are eligible for top-up jab from Monday.

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Barcelona tackles roaming wild boar problem

Pop star Shakira is just one of the city's residents to have had problems with the animals.

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Cystic fibrosis won't stop six-year-old golf champion Fraizer

Fraizer took up golf in lockdown to exercise safely with his condition - now he can't stop winning.

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Christiania: The hippy commune that survived for 50 years

Christiania: The ‘social experiment’ that lasted 50 years in central Copenhagen

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Heyday of Bristol's tram network remembered by collector

Peter Davey has spent a lifetime celebrating and remembering Bristol's former tram network.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda on the 'dirty secret' hidden in Tick, Tick... Boom!

The Hamilton creator says there's a moment in Tick, Tick... Boom! that made his friends cringe.

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I'm A Celebrity: Former stars say 'embrace the testicle' for success

Former contestants Georgia Toffolo and Jordan North share words of wisdom for this year's celebs.

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Poland border crisis: What happens to migrants who are turned away?

Poland and Lithuania are increasingly sending migrants back to Belarus - but is this legal?

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What happened to Stranraer after the ferries left?

A decade has gone by since the last crossing sailed from Stranraer - ending 150 years of history.

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Indian billionaires bet big on homegrown couture

Indian corporate houses are investing in luxury fashion designers - a long overdue move, experts say.

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Black Friday: Tech retailers fear supply chain delays will hit stock

Supply chain delays mean some firms may not be able to meet demand during the busy shopping period.

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Liverpool bomb: Locals praised for standing together after hospital blast

Figures from politics, police, football and faith communities call for unity a week after the blast.

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Scottish Baftas: Refugee film Limbo and James MCAvoy among winners

Limbo picked up four Baftas while James McAvoy won best actor for lockdown film Together.

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The Papers: 'Tories in peril', and PM's 'bare-faced cheek'

Boris Johnson faces criticism on several fronts in Sunday's papers, mainly from his own party.

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World champion Boks may underestimate us - England put faith in inexperienced front row

Forwards coach Richard Cockerill warns South Africa that England have full faith in the inexperienced front row being sent into battle with the Springboks,

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Maheta Molango: Too many games means players are becoming machines says PFA chief executive

Players are being viewed more like machines than human beings when it comes to the amount of games they are expected to play, PFA chief executive Maheta Molango says.

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Knitted Jonny Wilkinson doll behind success of new England captain Aldcroft

It has been a big week for England captain and World Rugby Player of the Year nominee Zoe Aldcroft, but thankfully she has something to keep her grounded.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: Biden 'angry' after teen cleared of shootings

The president expresses dismay after a teen who shot dead two men during racial unrest is cleared.

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Deaths of people treated under the Mental Health Act rose during pandemic

An ex-health secretary warns staff shortages are now compromising patient safety in the NHS.

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Tesla drivers left unable to start their cars after outage

The carmaker's CEO Elon Musk says its app is coming back online after many owners reported an error.

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British Columbia: Petrol rations after Canada storm

More than 100 soldiers have so far been deployed to Canada's west, with thousands more on standby.

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Theranos trial: Elizabeth Holmes makes surprise testimony

Elizabeth Holmes, the ex-boss of blood testing company Theranos, took the stand in her defence.

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Single-use plastic: Plates, cups and cutlery ban edges closer

It is "time we left our throwaway culture behind once and for all", the environment secretary says.

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Ros Atkins on… Rising tensions with Russia

Ros Atkins looks at how the Belarus migrant crisis, and troops near Ukraine, are creating global concern.

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'We don't want to go to Zumba - we're punks'

With an average age of 55, The Verinos want to encourage more women to start bands.

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Week in pictures: 13 - 19 November 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.

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Peng Shuai: How China censored a tennis star

When Peng Shuai upset her country's authorities, their response online was swift.

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French school bus experiment brings hope to Toulouse estates

Three sprawling estates have been part of a social experiment to improve education for children.

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Japan: From vaccine hesitancy to vaccine success

An unexpectedly rapid turnaround in attitudes has allowed vaccination rates to skyrocket in Japan

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Benedict Cumberbatch on challenge of playing a bullying misogynist

Benedict Cumberbatch had to stay in character on set playing a cruel rancher in The Power of the Dog.

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Prince Charles and Camilla: Why diplomats love it when royalty visits

As the four-day royal tour of Egypt and Jordan ends, our royal correspondent reflects on its impact.

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Greensill: State bank risked £335m to back lender, say MPs

A government-backed bank did not scrutinise Greensill Capital properly, MPs say.

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Rotterdam police clash with rioters as Covid protest turns violent

Several people are injured in Rotterdam as protests against new coronavirus curbs turn violent.

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Kyle Rittenhouse case: Why it so divides the US

Few US trials in recent years have generated such debate and acrimony. Why this one?

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Unvaccinated stars cannot play in Australian Open

Unvaccinated players will not be allowed to compete at the 2022 Australian Open, says tournament director Craig Tiley.

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The Papers: PM demands migrant fix, and Plan B not needed yet

Boris Johnson is reportedly "exasperated" by his government's failure to reduce Channel crossings.

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Peng case must be investigated - Williams

Serena Williams says the case of Chinese player Peng Shuai "must be investigated" and urged people "not to stay silent" about her welfare.

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Take at home treatment for spinal muscular atrophy

The oral drug could help children like Melvil born with a condition that causes progressive muscle weakness.

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Drivers to be banned from using hand-held devices

Any use of hand-held device, not just phoning, while driving will risk a £200 fine and six licence points.

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DR Congo data leak: Millions transferred to Joseph Kabila allies

Family and friends of former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila are named by Africa's biggest data leak.

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Injuries may force England fast bowler Stone to retire from Tests

Fast bowler Olly Stone says he may have to retire from Test cricket because of ongoing injury problems.

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Outstanding Sherrock cruises into Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finals

England's Fallon Sherrock makes history once again as she becomes the first female to reach the Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finals with a win over Mensur Suljovic.

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Malaysian transgender woman Nur Sajat: 'I had to run away'

Transgender woman Nur Sajat fled Malaysia after being charged with insulting Islam.

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The new way to buy a car without ever leaving your sofa

Covid changed our shopping habits but will it shift how we make one of our biggest purchases?

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Why a potential French president is dredging up WW2

The TV pundit is a likely presidential candidate but his views on wartime history are controversial.

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Review: Adele's 30 finds her emotionally bewildered and at the top of her game

The star picks over the debris of her marriage, with some of the strongest songs of her career.

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'I found I had breast cancer when I lost my voice'

An Edinburgh mother-of-two thought she had laryngitis when her voice turned to a "papery whisper".

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Schools in England told to limit uniform costs

Parents must be allowed to buy some items from High Street shops and second-hand from next year.

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The doctor fleeing Tennessee over Covid

The former head of the US state's vaccine rollout has been forced out after threats and taunts.

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Quiz of the week: Who 'mooned' police in this graffiti art?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Felix Klieser: Playing the horn using my left foot

Musician Felix Klieser is the new artist in residence with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

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Ros Atkins on... the missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai

Questions remain about the whereabouts of Peng Shuai, after she accused a top Chinese government official of sexual assault.

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Brazil: Amazon sees worst deforestation levels in 15 years

The figures come after Brazil promised to end the practice by 2030 during the COP climate summit.

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Bexleyheath: Two women and two children die in fire

The four victims were rescued from the property by fire crews but they all died at the scene.

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The Papers: 'North betrayed' and Patel blames EU over migrants

Friday's front pages focus on the backlash following the scrapping of the HS2 rail line to Leeds.

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Port Talbot Banksy: Season's Greetings mural 'leaving Wales for England'

The Season's Greetings mural which appeared on a garage in 2018 will leave Port Talbot.

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The family of asylum-seekers trapped on Europe’s edge

A BBC team filmed a couple and their two-year-old daughter as they attempted to cross the Bosnia-Croatia border into the EU in search of asylum for the 40th time.

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Vietnam: Police summon noodle seller over Salt Bae parody

The Vietnamese man filmed himself flamboyantly seasoning noodles and called himself spring onion bae.

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Covid-19: Passes for pubs an option and school attendance up

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.

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Wisbech farmer spiked by forklift thanks life-saving teams

Jonathan Willis was impaled through the abdomen by a tine on his forklift truck but survived.

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Cumbrian teenager takes on family farm after losing parents

The 18-year-old started running the family farm after losing both his parents in one year.

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Ex-Yorkshire bowler Best says drinking culture hinders Asian and black players' chances

Former Yorkshire and Hampshire bowler Tino Best says cricket needs to tackle a "drinking culture" which is "hampering" opportunities for black and Asian players.

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Cladding crisis: Year-long struggle to get help

The BBC returns to meet Emma whose property, bought under shared ownership, has unsafe cladding.

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Vancouver storm: A state of emergency has been declared in British Columbia

British Columbia was hit with a major storm this week that cut transport links.

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Walkers crisp shortage leaves Leicestershire family stranded

Due to an eating disorder, a specific type of crisp is one of the few things Ava, four, will eat.

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Leeds gymnast breaks Guinness World Record backflip record

Ash Watson somersaulted more than 19ft to smash his own gymnastic world record.

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£96bn boost aims to transform rail services

Boris Johnson is to unveil "the biggest public rail investment" amid concern over possible HS2 cuts.

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BBC announces shows to mark centenary year

David Dimbleby, Horrible Histories and Konnie Huq are on the line-up for the BBC's 100th birthday.

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Stop asking about salary history, employers urged

A campaign group says inquiries about previous pay when recruiting increases the gender pay gap.

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Baby elephant dies after losing half its trunk in poacher's trap

The one-year-old calf succumbed to its injuries two days after being rescued by Indonesian villagers.

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South Korea Suneung exam: 'I wanted to cry and quit everything'

Students in South Korea are sitting one of the hardest exams in the world, called Suneung.

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Why Mexico is not prepared for the migrant caravan

Thousands of migrants are travelling north, often expecting US entry will be easier than before.

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The mums using Instagram to offer advice to new parents

Covid has led to an increase in parenting gurus using social media to support new mums and dads.

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HS2: What is the route and how much will it cost?

The high-speed railway between London, the Midlands and North of England has been scaled back.

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The Papers: PM's sleaze row 'car crash' and Queen back on duty

Many of Thursday's front pages focus on the government plans to prevent MPs taking certain second jobs.

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Malcolm X's 1965 assassination: Convictions of two men to be quashed

Two of the men convicted of the 1965 killing did not get the justice they deserved, prosecutor says.

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