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- Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar court sentences ousted leader to four years jailon 6 December 2021 at 06:02
This is the first verdict delivered for the ex-leader, who faces a total of 11 charges.
- Newspaper headlines: 'Beware cost of Christmas' and 'justice for Arthur'on 6 December 2021 at 05:37
Monday's headlines include warnings from scientists over the risk of a post-Christmas Covid surge.
- Pakistan: Brutal mob killing of Sri Lankan sparks protestson 6 December 2021 at 05:29
More than 100 have been arrested over the lynching of a Sri Lankan man accused of insulting Islam.
- FARC: Colombian rebel commander 'El Paisa' killed in Venezuelaon 6 December 2021 at 05:04
The feared ex-Farc commander had become notorious for his bloody guerrilla attacks and kidnappings.
- Vladimir Putin: What Russian president's India visit means for world politicson 6 December 2021 at 03:21
Russia and India ties are facing challenges from fast-changing geopolitics in Asia and beyond.
- County lines: Government pledges to dismantle 2,000 gangs in drug policy overhaulon 6 December 2021 at 02:49
A 10-year drug strategy will also see increased investment in treatment and recovery, the government says.
- Next pandemic could be more lethal says jab creatoron 6 December 2021 at 02:35
More funding is needed to prepare for pandemics and prevent gains from being lost, Dame Sarah Gilbert says.
- Navy rape survivor backs civilian court trials for serious offenceson 6 December 2021 at 01:37
The woman says there were serious failings in the handling of her rape case by a military court.
- Covid in Uganda: The man whose children may never return to schoolon 6 December 2021 at 01:22
The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there.
- Care homes: Following the money trailon 6 December 2021 at 01:20
BBC Panorama unpicks the financial webs behind leading companies, as families ask where their fees go.
- Climate change: Is ‘blue hydrogen’ Japan’s answer to coal?on 6 December 2021 at 01:11
The Fukushima disaster turned Japan away from nuclear. A new energy source may help it quit coal.
- Thomas Massie: US congressman condemned for Christmas guns photoon 6 December 2021 at 00:42
The photo of Thomas Massie's family posing with firearms was posted days after a deadly school shooting.
- The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmason 6 December 2021 at 00:12
A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents.
- Tesco: Distribution centre workers plan pre-Christmas strikeson 6 December 2021 at 00:10
Up to 1,200 workers across four sites will stage walkouts over pay, according to the Unite union.
- James Webb Space Telescope scientist: 'It's the future of astrophysics'on 6 December 2021 at 00:07
The James Webb Space Telescope is expected to be 100 times more powerful than the Hubble.
- HGV driver shortage: Signs pressures are easing, trade group sayson 6 December 2021 at 00:05
Fewer drivers are leaving the profession, Logistics UK says, but more action is needed to attract recruits.
- Manchester United 1-0 Crystal Palace: How 'fabulous' Fred drove Man Utd to winon 6 December 2021 at 00:05
Match of the Day 2 pundit Leon Osman praises "fabulous" Fred after the Manchester United midfielder scores the winning goal against Crystal Palace in interim manager Ralf Rangnick's first game in charge.
- How Lebanon's economic problems could leave Sara blindon 6 December 2021 at 00:03
Lebanon stopped has stopped subsidising many medical expenses, which leaves poorer patients in danger.
- Wet Leg, Pink Pantheress and Central Cee make BBC Sound of 2022 liston 6 December 2021 at 00:00
They're among 10 acts tipped for success in the annual BBC list, previously won by Adele and Celeste.
- Manchester Arena attack: Families 'disgusted' by memorial trespassingon 5 December 2021 at 23:53
Fences at a site dedicated to the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena attack were pulled down on Sunday.
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- Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar court sentences ousted leader to four years jailon 6 December 2021 at 06:02
This is the first verdict delivered for the ex-leader, who faces a total of 11 charges.
- Pakistan: Brutal mob killing of Sri Lankan sparks protestson 6 December 2021 at 05:29
More than 100 have been arrested over the lynching of a Sri Lankan man accused of insulting Islam.
- FARC: Colombian rebel commander 'El Paisa' killed in Venezuelaon 6 December 2021 at 05:04
The feared ex-Farc commander had become notorious for his bloody guerrilla attacks and kidnappings.
- Dalio: Comments on China's human rights misunderstoodon 6 December 2021 at 03:44
Last month, JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon apologised for comments he made about the Chinese Communist Party.
- Vladimir Putin: What Russian president's India visit means for world politicson 6 December 2021 at 03:21
Russia and India ties are facing challenges from fast-changing geopolitics in Asia and beyond.
- Gambia elections: Adama Barrow declared presidential election winneron 6 December 2021 at 01:33
The electoral commission names Adama Barrow the winner despite his opponents questioning the vote.
- Covid in Uganda: The man whose children may never return to schoolon 6 December 2021 at 01:22
The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there.
- Climate change: Is ‘blue hydrogen’ Japan’s answer to coal?on 6 December 2021 at 01:11
The Fukushima disaster turned Japan away from nuclear. A new energy source may help it quit coal.
- Thomas Massie: US congressman condemned for Christmas guns photoon 6 December 2021 at 00:42
The photo of Thomas Massie's family posing with firearms was posted days after a deadly school shooting.
- The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmason 6 December 2021 at 00:12
A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents.
- James Webb Space Telescope scientist: 'It's the future of astrophysics'on 6 December 2021 at 00:07
The James Webb Space Telescope is expected to be 100 times more powerful than the Hubble.
- How Lebanon's economic problems could leave Sara blindon 6 December 2021 at 00:03
Lebanon stopped has stopped subsidising many medical expenses, which leaves poorer patients in danger.
- The Palestinian jailbreak that rocked Israelon 6 December 2021 at 00:03
The search for six Palestinian fugitives from an Israeli prison unearths a story of dispossession, violence and bitter division in a fractured region.
- Bob Dole: Biden leads tributes to a 'dear friend'on 5 December 2021 at 21:03
Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole.
- Indonesia volcano: Villages buried under hot ashon 5 December 2021 at 20:46
Rescuers are searching for survivors after Mt Semeru erupted in eastern Java on Saturday.
- Tennis governing body to keep playing in Chinaon 5 December 2021 at 19:09
The ITF says it has not followed the WTA in suspending tournaments in China because it "does not want to punish a billion people".
- Military truck rams into group of Myanmar protesters in Yangonon 5 December 2021 at 19:08
Several people have been injured during a demonstration against the country's military rulers.
- Obituary: Bob Dole, WWII veteran and Republican stalwarton 5 December 2021 at 17:18
Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98
- Mandatory vaccinations: Three reasons for and againston 5 December 2021 at 00:48
Blanket vaccination mandates are on the agenda but do they work and what are their costs?
- South Africa: The rape survivor who convicts rapistson 5 December 2021 at 00:11
Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts.