UK approves Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccineThe NHS is ready to use the initial 800,000 doses when they arrive, the health secretary says.
Trump pardons: US justice department unveils bribery inquiryUS prosecutors investigate claims that lobbyists sought a presidential pardon by offering kickbacks.
China #MeToo: Court to hear landmark case of intern versus TV starSix years after the alleged incident, one woman is taking a prominent TV star to court.
Why did the penguins go to the cinema?These birds from a Chicago aquarium go on regular trips to unusual places. There's a good reason for it.
Dua Lipa and other Spotify artists' pages hacked by Taylor Swift 'fan'An apparent Taylor Swift fan defaced the artist pages for Lana Del Ray and Dua Lipa, among others.
Ethiopia and UN 'reach Tigray aid deal'Food and medicines are said to be running out for millions of people in the conflict-torn region.
Humans waging 'suicidal war' on nature - UN chief Antonio GuterresSecretary General Antonio Guterres says our "war" on the natural world will come back to haunt us.
France to impose border checks to stop skiing abroadSwiss ski resorts are open and Prime Minister Jean Castex says he wants to stop people going.
Trump inciting violence, warns Georgia election officialGabriel Sterling cites intimidation and death threats to election workers in the battleground state.
Brazil bank heist: Armed men take hostages in attack on CametáThe attack in Cametá appears almost the same as one carried out in Criciúma 24 hours earlier.
French restaurateur killed in Mexico City 'to steal his wine'Baptiste Lormand and his associate are believed to have been targeted over their expensive wine.
Sydney storm sets bell tower ablaze and cuts power to thousandsLightning sparks a fire in a heritage building as damaging winds cut power to 20,000 homes.
Mick Schumacher to join F1 team next seasonMick Schumacher, the son of seven-time world champion Michael, will step up from Formula 2 to drive for Haas next season.
Nike's diversity advert causing a backlash in JapanThe sportswear giant is facing criticism online, but it could work in its favour with more sales.
India farmers: The viral image that defines a protestWhy this photograph of a policeman swinging his baton at an elderly Sikh farmer went viral.
Trump travel ban: 'I might finally see my sons again'A lorry driver who has never lived with his sons is waiting for Joe Biden to reverse Trump's travel ban.
The new ‘Nigerian princes’ of hacking?BEC hacking is one of the most common types of cyber-attack and experts say Nigeria is its epicentre.
Elliot Page: Juno star announces he is transgenderThe Oscar-nominated actor says he feels lucky "to have arrived at this place in my life".
Joe Biden: President-elect seen in protective boot on fractured footJoe Biden is seen wearing a protective boot on his right foot, which he fractured playing with his dog.
Delhi sees deadliest month amid raging pandemicNovember was the deadliest month in India's capital and the city's crematoriums are overwhelmed.
Zanele Muholi: Celebrating South Africa's black LGBTQIA+ communitySouth African photographer Zanele Muholi's black, queer and trans images go on show in London.
China: Looted horse head returns to Beijing's Old Summer PalaceThe sculpture was stolen in the 1860 sacking of the Old Summer Palace by British and French troops.
Masked Indian comic superhero fights Covid-19 fearIndia's first female comic superhero Priya, a gang-rape survivor, battles disinformation around Covid-19.
Covid-19: Thailand's food hawkers sell at protests to stay afloatThai authorities may be worried by the protests, but the country's food vendors smell opportunity.
India builds bridge to help reptiles cross roadThe unique bridge is constructed over a busy highway to protect animals from being run over.
Australian scientists map millions of galaxies with new telescopeA powerful telescope in Australia gives a glimpse of three million galaxies in record time.
Vaccine rumours debunked: Microchips, 'altered DNA' and moreWe've looked at four false Covid vaccine claims that won’t go away.
Europe migrant crisis: Ten days of Atlantic peril in search of SpainMore than 19,000 African migrants have crossed to the Canary Islands this year alone but hundreds died.
Monchi: Sevilla sporting director on his methods and missionMonchi is football's most revered sporting director, enjoying almost mythical status for his ability to buy cheap and sell big. These are the secrets of his success.
China's Chang'e-5 Moon mission probe touches downThe robotic Chang'e-5 probe makes a picture-perfect soft landing on the lunar nearside.
US election 2020: What legal challenges remain for Trump?The president says the result was "stolen" but his lawyers have so far had little success in court.
Covid vaccine: Rumours thrive amid trickle of pandemic factsSocial media is full of coronavirus vaccine information - but how can you tell which is reliable?
France Islam: Muslims under pressure to sign French values charterA "charter of values" is the latest effort by the French state to win Muslim hearts and minds.
Steps debate the merits of entering EurovisionThe band seem like a perfect fit for the song contest but, they tell the BBC, "we have a split camp".
'Most important, most difficult, most exceptional win' - Klopp hails depleted LiverpoolJurgen Klopp says Liverpool's victory over Ajax feels like "one of the biggest Champions League nights" since he took charge in 2015.
Australia v India: Hardik Pandya helps tourists end ODI series with winIndia end their one-day series in Australia with a 13-run win in Canberra, while Sydney is given go-ahead for 100% capacity for third Twenty20 match.
Highly rated British driver Russell to replace Hamilton for Mercedes in BahrainWilliams driver George Russell will replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix.
Fury asks to come off Sports Personality of the Year shortlistWorld heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury calls for the BBC to take him off this year's Sports Personality of the Year award shortlist.
Arsenal boss Arteta backs calls for concussion subsArsenal manager Mikel Arteta says concussion substitutions in football should be considered.
The Donut King who went full circle - from rags to riches, twiceCambodian refugee Ted Ngoy made a fortune in doughnuts then lost it all to gambling.
