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Divers recover bodies from Baltimore bridge

Searches continue for four other people missing after two bodies are found in a submerged truck.

US & Canada

The remarkable shoes of the terracotta warriors

Fifty years after they were discovered, China's famous clay sculptures are giving up their secrets.

Divers recover bodies from Baltimore bridge

Searches continue for four other people missing after two bodies are found in a submerged truck.

US & Canada

The remarkable shoes of the terracotta warriors

Fifty years after they were discovered, China's famous clay sculptures are giving up their secrets.

Gaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBC

Volker Türk tells Jeremy Bowen there is a "plausible" case that Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war.

Middle East

France to sue teen in headscarf row with school head

The girl's false allegations about her headmaster led to death threats and his sudden resignation.

Europe

Disgraced 'Crypto King' Bankman-Fried to be sentenced

The former boss of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is due to be sentenced for multi-billion dollar fraud.

Business

The China smartphone giant taking on Tesla

Xiaomi's entry into the electric car market comes as a price war has been intensifying.

Business

The mind behind the 'doped Olympics'

The Enhanced Games has been derided as "a clown show" and "borderline criminal". But their founder and his backers believe in a future few have foreseen.

Great reads

How TV series handle the death of an actor

Angus Cloud's posthumous return to the screen brings questions about the "right" way to carry a story forward when a key cast member has passed away.

Culture

The Middle East's once-inaccessible ancient wonder

Set in the AlUla Valley, this ancient desert oasis has birthed flourishing civilisations. Now, after years of being closed to outsiders, it's starting to reveal its secrets.

Travel

Must watch

Why is Finland the happiest country in the world?

The Finns have been named the happiest people seven years running. How do they do it?

Pust: An ancient festival to chase away winter

Ready for spring? Here's how locals saved an almost forgotten ritual in Slovenia.

Culture & Experiences

Dogs can understand words for specific objects

A new study has provided the first neural evidence for object-word understanding in dogs.

Animals

The blunder that changed chickens forever

How this one simple mistake gave birth to the 50-billion-dollar US chicken industry.

Food & Drink

The moment a python is captured

When invasive snakes began killing Florida's native wildlife, they came up with a plan: bring in bounty hunters.

Earth

What the future holds for driverless cars

We show the latest technology from concept "crab driving" to cars adjusting music based on speed.

Technology of Business

The weird history of US team mascots

As the US national college basketball tournament rolls around, we look at some of the more eye-catching monikers.

Sport

Does apple cider vinegar really help with weight loss?

Debunking the health benefits of apple cider vinegar.

Science & Health

Four Japanese principles to lead a good life

We are entering Cherry Blossoms Season in Japan and in many US cities. What does this tradition teach us today?

Culture & Experiences

The three signs a volcano is about to erupt

Iceland's violent volcanic flare-up has shown how difficult it is to know when an explosion might happen.

World of wonder

Newborn great white shark caught on film for first time?

The gap in our knowledge of great white sharks may have just been narrowed thanks to a YouTuber.

World of wonder

A Russian Spy Story: Vladimir Putin and his time in the KGB

How Putin 'dreamed of being the Russian version of James Bond'.

History

Why Nasa beamed this cat video 19 million miles

The ultra-high-definition video reached Earth in about 100 seconds. Here is what it means.

World of wonder

Cape Verde's stunning salt mines

An intriguing mix of cultures await travellers who are prepared to explore beyond the beaches.

World of Wonder

Does it really take 10,000 steps to stay healthy?

Studies tout the benefits of walking, yet offer conflicting advice on daily step goals.

Science & Health

What is the iron lung and how does it work?

The iron lung kept Paul Alexander, known as 'Polio Paul', alive for more than 70 years. But what is it?

Science & Health

Photos from the deep sea show 'exciting' new species

Scientists exploring the ocean off the New Zealand coast believe they have discovered 100 new marine species.

Natural wonders

The 24-year-old selling human bones

From a warehouse in Brooklyn, a recent college graduate collects, displays and sells human remains.

Science & Health

How tumbleweed became an invasive species in the US

They are synonymous with old Westerns but the origins of tumbleweed might surprise you.

World of wonder

How a US TikTok ban will affect Gen Z

We spoke to two influencers who use the short form video platform to raise awareness and inform.

Technology

The search for a cancer 'kill-switch'... in space

Cancer cells develop at warp speed in space, potentially aiding some highly experimental new treatments.

Science & Health

News video

WATCH

Nigeria insecurity a 'rude shock' - defence chief

Africa

WATCH

Former FBI diver explains risks of Baltimore recovery

US & Canada

WATCH

A look at past US bridge collapses after a collision

US & Canada

WATCH

Moment Biden says Gaza protesters 'have a point'

US & Canada

WATCH

Audio captures dispatchers' response to bridge collapse

US & Canada

Business

Cars, coal and gas... key cargo at Baltimore port

It handles more cars than any other US port. So what happens now it's closed for business?

Disney and DeSantis allies end legal dispute

US & Canada

Japan nappy maker shifts from babies to adults

Business

Bankers jailed for interest rate rigging lose appeal

Business

European flying car technology sold to China

Technology

Donald Trump media firm soars in stock market debut

Business

Culture

Bill Nighy on playing an England manager with a difference

Nighy's new film The Beautiful Game sees a group of men represent England at the Homeless World Cup.

Nine items of clothing that define Britishness

Culture

Banksy tree mural covered in plastic and boards

London

'Poetic' and 'notorious' sculptor Serra dies

Entertainment & Arts

X-Men '97: What the new animated series gets right

Culture

Sharleen Spiteri finds magic in Muscle Shoals

Entertainment & Arts

Editor's picks

Battle to run Istanbul becomes key to Turkey's future

Millions of Turks vote on Sunday, and President Erdogan hopes to regain control of Turkey's biggest city.

Europe

Why US farmers are turning to AI and robotics

American farmers are rapidly ploughing ahead with adopting artificial intelligence. The technology is as sophisticated as it is essential.

Worklife

The recipe for a centuries-old Easter baba made with 96 eggs

The baba is often served at Easter in Poland, with the most extraordinary version - the muslin baba - made from a rich dough of flour, yeast, butter and quite a lot of egg yolks.

Travel

Earth

A 'clean' power source's hidden emissions

Dams and reservoirs around the world are an underappreciated source of methane. Now start-ups want to capture that gas as a source of power.

E-waste drawers of doom growing, say campaigners

Science & Environment

Can asbestos waste be put to good use?

Future

'World's first nature reserve' joins heritage list

Leeds & West Yorkshire

£5bn London super sewer completed

Science & Environment

Mountain lion encounters: What humans should do

Future

Innovation

The remarkable shoes of the terracotta warriors

Fifty years after they were discovered, China's famous clay sculptures are giving up their secrets.

Tackling deepfakes 'has turned into an arms race'

Business

Data centre power use 'to surge six-fold in 10 years'

Technology

Kate rumours linked to Russian disinformation

UK

Why Britain has so many names for a bread roll

Future

Could AI take the grind out of accountancy?

Business

Science and health

Woman saw 20 doctors before endometriosis diagnosis

Dearbhail Ormond was diagnosed with endometriosis after seeing 20 doctors across 18 years.

Surrey

Boat Race rowers told not to enter Thames due to high levels of E. coli

Crews have also been warned to cover blisters and wear footwear due to high levels of E. coli.

London

Why we have hair on our heads

Why did humans evolve to retain hair on their heads while losing it on their bodies?

Science & Health

Are we worse at Moon landings than 50 years ago?

We've set foot on the Moon multiple times. But getting to the lunar surface is far from straightforward.

Science & Health

The 17th Century town that quarantined itself

The heroic story of a British village that took decisive action when the bubonic plague struck.

Science & Health

What to know about brain computers

Elon Musk's Neuralink has developed a brain chip that allows users to control a computer with their mind.

Science & Health

How to make better New Year's resolutions

Have you 'broken' any News Year's resolutions yet? If so, you're not alone - on average 80% of resolutions fail.

Science & Health

We inhale a credit card's worth of microplastics each week

A new study has found microplastics where they've never been seen before, sitting deep inside human lungs.

Science & Health

Does cough medicine actually work?

The maker of Robitussin is recalling several products containing honey due to contamination.

Science & Health

See what your brain does when you look at art

Cutting-edge headsets show the impact of art on human brainwaves.

Science & Health

Could this drink really help you sleep?

The 'sleepy girl' mocktail is a concoction made of tart cherry juice and magnesium. Here's the science behind it.

Science & Health

The hoax equation behind Blue Monday

Blue Monday is apparently the most depressing day of the year. Here's the truth about the equation behind it.

Science & Health

How I rewired my brain in six weeks

There is growing evidence that simple, everyday changes to our lives can alter our brains.

Science & Health

How to fight your winter blues as darker days set in

Simple tricks to fight your winter blues and restore your energy as darker days set in.

Science & Health

How your family shapes your body image

The number of people who dislike their body is depressingly high. What can we do about it?

Science & Health

An inside look at the near-death experience

A new study might explain why dying patients' lives flash before their eyes.

Science & Health

What did our ancient Universe sound like?

The Planck space telescope has picked up echoes left by soundwaves that travelled through the early Universe.

Science & Health

What's the best way to become really strong?

What does science say about the best way to develop and build your strength?

Science & Health

How exercising doesn't mean you burn calories

Why it's a myth that the more exercise we do, the more calories we burn.

Science & Health

Fertility preservation: When should you freeze your eggs?

How effective is fertility preservation?

Science & Health

How modern life is making men infertile

A new study reveals how an alarming decline in sperm count and quality is threatening the human race.

Science & Health

What is 'dopamine fasting' and is it actually good for you?

We explore the benefits of a 'dopamine fast' and why it's become a popular trend, especially in our modern world.

Science & Health

Sport

Chelsea overcome Ajax to reach Champions League semis

Chelsea book their place in the Women's Champions League semi-finals for a second season running with a comfortable aggregate victory over Ajax.

Patten handed first Republic of Ireland call-up

Republic of Ireland

Pick your combined Manchester City and Arsenal XI

Premier League

Lightning end Thunder's perfect NSL start

Netball

With 10 games to go, who will win Premier League?

Premier League

Care to play for the Barbarians at Twickenham

Rugby Union

Travel

The travelling grandma who forever changed the US

This bonnet-clad lady voted 50 years before the United States Congress granted women the right to vote.

World of Wonder

Botswana's inspirational women safari guides navigating change

A remarkable shift is reshaping the traditional landscape of piloting iconic canoes in one of Africa's most extraordinary places - a role that has long been the domain of men.

Travel

The prehistoric cows making a comeback in Portugal

The tauros, a specially bred version of the long-extinct auroch cattle, is being introduced to Portugal's Côa Valley.

Future

The US state that's home to Earth's oldest forest

The discovery of a 385-million-year-old forest in Cairo, NY, has stunned the world - but visitors to the region have been able to see rare fossil forests for more than a century.

Travel

Mesmerising life in the deep sea

Explore depths where volcanic fluids meet near-freezing seawater, creating a dynamic clash below.

Natural wonders

Flirt, date, divorce: The robust romantic lives of birds

A look at their love lives reveals a unique courtship and the reality of separation.

World of wonders

Rare footage shows life through the eyes of polar bears

Scientists attached cameras to polar bears to learn how they adapt to a warming planet and found worrying trends.

World of wonders

Photographer tells BBC how he captured polar bear photo

The poignant image of a snoozing polar bear won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award.

World of wonders

Searching for gold in Alaska

Qasa Alom visits Alaska where he searches for gold with a local gold prospector.

World of wonders

The monster volcanoes hidden beneath Italy

You know about Mount Vesuvius, but there's a nearby 'supervolcano' with even more immense scale and power.

World of wonders

Why 1,000 manatees gathered at a hot spring

A record number of manatees converged at a Florida state park this week. Experts weigh in on this "very unusual" phenomenon.

Future

The US is bracing itself for a cicada mega swarm

Two broods of cicadas are due to emerge from the ground this April at the same time for the first time in 200 years. It's going to be loud, messy and very interesting.

Future

The last male of an extinct species

Sudan, the world's last male northern white rhino, became a conservation icon in his final year of life.

Future

The last tourism destination on Earth

More people are visiting the frozen continent than ever before. Has the very idea of Antarctic tourism become unethical?

Travel

The plastic oceans we can't see

In 1997 Captain Charles Moore was sailing from Hawaii to California when he noticed a steady stream of plastics bobbing in the ocean. He had discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Future

Why US ranchers are becoming beaver believers

For decades, beavers were considered pests - trapped and shot on sight. Now the attitude towards nature's best engineers is changing, and farmers are working to bring them back.

Future

The Greek Island of geometrical wonders

Pyrgi is a puzzling medieval village in the middle of the Mediterranean island of Chios, in Greece.

World of wonders

Moments of hope and resilience in a 1.25C world

From newborns saved by clean local power to the welcome return of an iconic lizard, our global reporters take stock of their most powerful moments in climate change of 2023.

Future

How reindeer keep Lapland snowy

Reindeer in Lapland have a number of important jobs this time of year - including helping the climate. By gobbling up shrubs, they help increase the reflectivity of snow and ice.

Future

What if the world cancelled debts for climate?

From Barbados to Belize, nations are beginning to swap debt for action on climate and conservation. But how far can this help without deeper reform of the global financial system?

Future

The colour of climate change

Five years ago a simple design - stripes of colours ranging from dark blue to dark red - started a universal and revolutionary way of communicating global warming.

Future

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World news

How much grain is Ukraine exporting?

World

Gaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBC

Middle East

US urges fair legal process for India opposition leader

India

Deadly FlixBus crash on German motorway

Europe

France to sue teen in headscarf row with school head

Europe

US and Canada news

What contributed to the Baltimore Bridge collapse?

US & Canada

Joe Lieberman, former US Senator, dies at 82

US & Canada

Nobel prize-winning psychologist Kahneman dies

US & Canada

Father of three among Baltimore bridge victims

US & Canada

What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse

US & Canada

UK news

What are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia?

UK

Police reassess decision on Rayner allegations

UK Politics

How has cancer changed King Charles's duties?

UK

'We crowdfunded to help pay our son's care costs'

UK

Son 'numb' as whole-life killer may be released

UK

Business

Thames Water races to find cash as problems worsen

Business

Easter travel warning as millions set to hit roads

Business

What is GDP and how does it affect me?

Business

How do I renew my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule?

Business

The Scottish economy: 'Poor but improving'

Scotland business

Culture

Derek Thompson exits Casualty after 38 years

Entertainment & Arts

WATCH

The success story behind England's homeless football team

Entertainment & Arts

Bill Nighy on playing an England manager with a difference

Entertainment & Arts

How TV series handle the death of an actor

Culture

Tributes to Eric Morecambe widow after death at 97

Culture

Sport

Patten handed first Republic of Ireland call-up

Republic of Ireland

Pick your combined Manchester City and Arsenal XI

Premier League

Lightning end Thunder's perfect NSL start

Netball

With 10 games to go, who will win Premier League?

Premier League

Care to play for the Barbarians at Twickenham

Rugby Union

Climate solutions

A 'clean' power source's hidden emissions

Future

Can asbestos waste be put to good use?

Future

The climate benefits of home-grown tomatoes

Future

Why invasive wild boar might not be all bad

Future

The growing array of alternatives to lithium batteries

Future

Technology

Why US farmers are turning to AI and robotics

Worklife

Tackling deepfakes 'has turned into an arms race'

Business

European flying car technology sold to China

Technology

Data centre power use 'to surge six-fold in 10 years'

Technology

Could AI take the grind out of accountancy?

Business

Science and health

Prehistoric human remains found in East Yorkshire

Hull & East Yorkshire

Looksmaxxing: The extreme online cosmetic trend

Culture

How do you save the pint from climate change?

Science & Environment

Fitness coach talks of heart attack shock at 22

England

The hunt for physics' mysterious 'ghost' particles

Science & Environment

World's Table

An ancient cannabis drink for celebrating Holi

Travel

Greece's tasty 'Blue Zone' path to longevity

Travel

The Jewish biscuit that commemorates survival

Travel

The return of Cambodia's banned cuisine

Travel

The super-strength Irish 'moonshine' making waves

Travel

Travel

Six of the best comedy clubs in Toronto

Travel

A former F1 engineer's weekend guide to Melbourne

Travel

An Irish writing professor's literary Dublin crawl

Travel

The best places to see Kyoto's cherry blossoms

Travel

Seven must-try foods at Disney World

Travel

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