Kamala Harris' uncle: 'Her mother was a great influence'
The maternal uncle of Kamala Harris says he is confident she will be the most active vice-president America has ever had.
Nigeria blasphemy: Jailed 13-year-old boy wins Kano appeal
The 13-year-old was serving a 10-year sentence handed down by an Islamic court for comments about God.
Biden inauguration leaves QAnon believers in disarray
Followers of the baseless conspiracy theory are split over failed inauguration day predictions.
Coronavirus: French students promised one euro lockdown meals
It follows nationwide protests in which students called for more help and support in the pandemic.
Biden inauguration: Katy's anthem, Bernie's mittens and other moments
A poet laureate, a fist bump and lots of winter clothing - all the things you might have missed.
Bridgerton second series 'exciting', says writer
The author behind the book speaks exclusively to the BBC about the news of a second series.
Inside Biden's new-look Oval Office
Busts of influential civil rights leaders sit alongside portraits of famous presidents.
What is the Paris climate agreement and why is the US rejoining?
One of US President Joe Biden's first acts in office will be to rejoin the global climate accord.
Kamala Harris: 'Believe in what we can do together'
The new US vice-president speaks of the values President Joe Biden wants to "summon" in America.
Race in South Africa: 'We haven't learnt we are human beings first'
A teacher was charged with fraud for describing himself as "African".