The former premier brought China into the WTO and championed reforms that fuelled growth. "Flash marriage" scams are an extreme symptom of a demographic crisis long in the making in China. President ...

David Mullarkey's bronze was the Isle of Man's first Commonwealth Games medal since 2018 David Mullarkey finished third in the men's 10,000m to win the Isle of Man's first medal of the 2026 ...

South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time. BBC Verify looks at multiple incidents ...

The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics. The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the ...

The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment. The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes ...

Road racing set to return to the Isle of Man. All the road closures and contingency periods for the 2026 Classic TT and Manx ...

Greece call up the brother of Australia batter Sam Konstas to their national cricket team as they aim to become surprise contenders to qualify for the 2028 men's T20 World Cup.

Mathematician Martyn Dorey has studied the ancient burial chamber as part of research for a book he is writing.

At least 169 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years. Orla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and ...

Marathon runner set to complete A-Z challenge Rise in service problems reported by mobile users Thousands attend first day of ...