A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talking
In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.
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Ebola treatments trial begins in DR Congo
According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.
Ebola treatments trial begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo
According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.
'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 27
The latest barrage deployed the largest number of weapons on the capital and hit locations over a wide area.
Former Olympian indicted for allegedly vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool
US authorities charged him with property destruction after renovations championed by President Donald Trump appeared to go awry.
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Killers of British couple in South Africa sentenced to life
The pair had been collecting rare plants and seeds before their bodies were found days later in a river.
'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 25
The latest barrage deployed the largest number of weapons on the capital and hit locations over a wide area.
Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills six, Syrian state media say
There was no immediate claim for the bombing at a cafe close to the Palace of Justice, a major government building.
'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 22
The latest barrage deployed the largest number of weapons on the capital and hit locations over a wide area.
Vatican excommunicates followers of global Catholic sect
Around 600,000 followers of the Society of Saint Pius X, a Catholic sect, are affected.
'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 21
The latest barrage deployed the largest number of weapons on the capital and hit locations over a wide area.
Vatican excommunicates hundreds of thousands of splinter sect followers
Around 600,000 followers of the Society of Saint Pius X, a Catholic sect, are affected.
Ryanair warns of 'queue chaos' from new EU border system
The airline calls on European governments to postpone the EES system until after the summer holiday period.
Cheers and applause as security guard rescued from rubble
Emergency workers managed to free Hernán Gil more than 100 hours after they had first located him under 140 tonnes of rubble.
Residents of Ethiopian town forced to kill hundreds of their own dogs after rabies deaths
Some residents reluctantly hung their dogs to avoid being arrested or fined, locals tell the BBC.
Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days
Hernán Gil, a security guard, was in a concrete hut in a multi-storey car park, when the building collapsed.
Rescuers inch closer to quake survivor after eight days - and he's cheering them on
Emergency workers have been trying to free Hernán Gil, who has been given an intravenous drip, for more than 100 hours.
South Africa and Ghana in diplomatic row over alleged killing of migrant
South Africa denies claims that a Ghanaian citizen was killed in anti-migrant protests in Cape Town.
South Africa and Ghana in diplomatic row over killing of migrant
South Africa denies claims that a Ghanaian citizen was killed in anti-migrant protests in Cape Town.
Watch: BBC at site of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv flats
Sarah Rainsford reports from the completely destroyed nine-storey block of flats in Ukraine's capital.
Watch: PM's former top aide on Starmer's first call with Trump
Trump was more 'funny' than he had been expecting, Morgan McSweeney told the BBC.
'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 20
Kyiv's mayor declares a day of mourning after the major drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital.
Nine Thai monks killed after 11-year-old driver collides with procession
The group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking by the roadside when the truck ploughed into them.
'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 18
Kyiv's mayor declares a day of mourning after the major drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital.
At least 18 killed in 'most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv
Kyiv's mayor declares a day of mourning after the 'most massive attack on the capital' by Russia.
EU border delays 'not bearable' over summer, warns airport boss
Holidaymakers face long waits under the EU's new Entry-Exit System, the head of Berlin's airport says.
China says pilot crashed small plane into skyscraper for 'personal reasons'
The 66-year-old, who died in the crash, had anxiety and referenced "ending his life" in his diary.
At least 13 killed in 'most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv
Kyiv's mayor declares a day of mourning after the 'most massive attack on the capital' by Russia.
Alleged Scattered Spider hacker arrested in Finland
The 19-year-old dual American-Estonian national has been extradited to the US, where he is facing federal charges.
At least 13 killed in large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv
Russia launched its biggest strikes on the city in weeks with children among the "significant number" of casualties, Ukrainian officials say.