Bankers rate 'rigging' not criminal, says US

The decision by a US appeals court directly contradicts a British court ruling on the cases.

Prince Andrew denies close friendship with Ghislaine Maxwell in US court files

In US court files, the prince, who denies assault claims, also asks for a jury trial in his accuser's lawsuit.

Hymen repair surgery and virginity testing to be banned in UK

The practice is linked to virginity in some cultures and has been described as a form of violence.

The people deciding to ditch their smartphones

The smartphone users who are ditching their handsets to take back more control of their lives.

Hanifa Abubakar: Nigeria outrage at Kano schoolgirl killing

Hanifa Abubakar was allegedly kidnapped for ransom and then killed by the owner of her school.

Reporter’s Notebook: Somali Journalist-Turned-Politician Survives Fifth Suicide Attack

By all odds, Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu should not be alive to tell his story. Five times, this Somali journalist-turned-government spokesperson has been nearby when a suicide bomber set off explosives. The most recent incident occurred Jan. 16,...

Derbyshire man who called for arson attacks on mosques jailed

Paul Shelton used an alias and coded his messages but was arrested soon after they were posted.

Joe Biden one year on: Has the United States become ungovernable?

A president who promised to unite the country is unable to bring his own party together.

Kazakhstan unrest: 'If you protest again, we'll kill you'

Activists in Kazakhstan say they are being arrested and beaten as police crack down after unrest.

Who be Prince Andrew and which titles im dey lose? - BBC News Pidgin

One royal source say, dem no go call Prince Andrew His Royal Highness, or HRH again. Like Harry and Meghan, Prince Andrew go retain im title HRH but e no go use am officially.

Hana Horka: Czech singer dies after catching Covid intentionally

Hana Horka's son tells the BBC his mother was unvaccinated but wanted to acquire immunity.

While the Poor Get Sick, Bill Gates Just Gets Richer

The billionaire’s pandemic investments, like much of his work, remain a secret.

Wealth of world's 10 richest men doubled in pandemic, Oxfam says

Covid-19 has made the rich richer while poverty has increased, the charity Oxfam says.