France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts

The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.

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Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say

Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.

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Ros Atkins on…the cost of the Iran war

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran.

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We entered Race Across the World to honour dying wish

Margo Oakley and her brother-in-law Mark Blythen bonded when their sister and wife Julia was terminally ill.

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Billion-plus people, three million officials, 33 questions - India begins huge census

The two-phase exercise - the world’s most ambitious - will see three million officials count every Indian.

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Italian Christmas meal tragedy turns into murder inquiry

Tests results suggest the two women may have been killed with ricin, according to Italian media, but police still do not have a suspect.

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'It's phenomenal!': Excitement in Florida ahead of Artemis launch

BBC’s Leyla Khodabakhshi speaks to locals and visitors in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission blast off.

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