Coronavirus: More work needed to rule out lab leak theory says WHO

All possible causes of the pandemic remain on the table, says the WHO, though lab leak least likely.


UN inquiry finds French air strike killed Mali civilians

France's defence ministry disputes the findings, saying its forces targeted "terrorists".


Women's underwear to be provided to female recruits in Swiss army

Under the current system, uniforms issued to military personnel include only men's underwear.


Libya's city of ghosts

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville visits Tarhuna where the victims of years of civil war are being reburied.


Goldman Sachs managers paid for hampers for staff

Managers at the investment bank have paid for sympathy hampers to be sent to over-worked employees.


Child tweets gibberish from US nuclear-agency account

The tweet “;l;;gmlxzssaw", posted to US Strategic Command's Twitter account, causes confusion.


Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy in Africa: Your questions answered

Some African countries are witnessing Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy amidst the pandemic.


Japan's cherry blossom 'earliest peak since 812'

The early peak is thought to be linked to climate change as spring temperatures rise.


Actor Armie Hammer exits Billion Dollar Spy film in wake of rape claim

The Hollywood star, who denies rape, is dropped from the last remaining film in his schedule.


Hong Kong: China limits parliament to 'patriots'

The sweeping changes come as the latest of Beijing's efforts to step up its influence in Hong Kong.