As Russia and Ukraine dig in for a long war, can Europe change its energy habits on the fly? The World This Week looks ahead… Read More »The World in 2023: Putin’s next move, Europe’s energy scramble, Iran protests, Turkey votes
From Ghana to Britain, boxing to chicken farming – the story of Francis Ampofo’s success.
Brazilians bid a final farewell this week to football giant Pele, starting Monday with a 24-hour public wake at the stadium of his long-time team,… Read More »Brazilians to bid farewell to football legend Pelé at Santos stadium wake
Russian drone attacks targeted Kyiv on Monday, causing power and heating outages and wounding one person, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. The attacks followed Russian strikes on Ukraine… Read More »Live: Russian drone attacks hit Kyiv after deadly start to New Year in Ukraine
The Taliban’s latest edict banning women from working for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) has sparked international condemnation and domestic opposition in a country facing economic collapse. It… Read More »Afghanistan’s NGO ban for women exposes rifts in Taliban ranks
Catholics will on Monday be able to pay their respects in the Vatican to former pope Benedict XVI, whose body will lie in state for… Read More »Body of former pope Benedict to lie in state at Vatican before funeral
For much of the global economy, 2023 is going to be a tough year as the main engines of global growth – the United States,… Read More »Global economy faces tough year in 2023, IMF head Georgieva warns
Israel’s military fired missiles toward the international airport of the capital Damascus early Monday, putting it out of service and killing two soldiers and wounding… Read More »Israeli missile strikes put Damascus airport out of service, says Syrian army
A hospital told Sulemana he was 9ft 6in, but nurses couldn’t be sure – so the BBC went to find out.
Mexican authorities said on Sunday at least 14 people died in an armed attack at a prison in the northern border city Juarez and two… Read More »Deadly attack on prison in Mexican border city Juarez
