Nigeria pardons activist Ken Saro-Wiwa 30 years after execution
The deaths of the environmentalist and eight other campaigners sparked an global outcry in 1995. Read More
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North Korea claims warship launch successful on second try
The 5,000-ton destroyer was damaged when it capsized during the first attempted launch in May. Read More
Seven ways the Spending Review will affect you
Spending limits for government departments are being outlined by the chancellor. This is how it affects you. Read More
Uber brings forward trialling driverless taxis in UK
The autonomous cars with no human safety driver at the wheel will be trialled in London next spring. Read More
Trump vowed to make the world safer – has he?
Chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet assesses the US president’s pledge to be a peacemaker. Read More
Air India plane crash claims at least 241 lives as one passenger survives
One British man, who was a passenger on the London-bound flight, survived the crash in Ahmedabad, western India. Read More
What could have caused Air India plane to crash in 30 seconds?
Experts told the BBC that a flap issue, engine failure or a bird strike are among the possible causes of the crash. Read More
Mistrial declared on Weinstein rape charge after juror refuses to return
Weinstein was already found guilty of one sexual assault count, after an earlier conviction was overturned. Read More
Spanish PM sorry for corruption scandal as opposition demands resignation
Pedro Sánchez faces mounting pressure after an escalating corruption scandal brought down a senior colleague. Read More
Faisal Islam: This is not a quick fix, but that’s the point
The measures announced in the Spending Review will not instantly transform the economy. Read More