Biden administration to restore aid to Palestinians

The new US president wants to "restore credible engagement" in efforts to find a two-state solution.


Social media damages teenagers' mental health, report says

Heavy social media use had a negative impact on wellbeing, the study found.


Nia Dennis: US gymnast's 'black excellence' routine goes viral

Nia Dennis says her floor routine was "a celebration of everything [black people] can do".


Keystone XL: Why I fought for - or against - the pipeline

President Biden has cancelled the permit for the controversial US-Canada project.


How women played a major role in Yemen's Arab Spring

Yemeni lawyer Ishraq al-Maqtari shares her memories of being one of the first women to take to the streets in Taiz city, which later became known as the 'cradle of the revolution'.


Holocaust Memorial Day: 'It's sad when I sit there alone'

Already a difficult day, honouring those killed by the Nazis will be different this year, as the pandemic prevents survivors and their families being together.


Iraq killings: Who's behind a series of murders?

BBC News Arabic investigates a series of killings and the power of Shia militia groups in Iraq.


Biden raises election meddling with Putin in first phone call

The Russian leader says his first call with the new US president was "business-like and frank".


Coronavirus: AstraZeneca defends EU vaccine rollout plan

The pharmaceutical giant said the late signing of contracts limited time to sort out supply glitches.


California’s Governor Newsom eases Covid restrictions - why now?

The governor has lifted the state’s stay-at-home order as test positivity rates have steadily fallen.