World
- BusinessBBC
Japan finally raises interest rates as inflation wish comes true
The historic move is the first time the country's central bank has raised interest rates for 17 years.
3 min read - NewsBBC
Singapore opposition leader charged with lying to parliament
If found guilty, Pritam Singh could face fines and possibly lose his seat.
2 min read - BusinessBBC
JD Sports accused of 'irresponsible' motorbike ad
The retailer has come under fire for an advert showing motorcyclists wearing trainers and doing wheelies.
2 min read - NewsBBC
Film sex and nudity to have age ratings tightened for under-15s, BBFC says
Scenes that were previously acceptable in films with a 12 rating are now more likely to be rated 15.
2 min read - NewsBBC
'Only God can change this place': Haitians see no end to spiralling violence
Bodies pile up even in the "safest" areas of Port-au-Prince, a capital city reeling from gang warfare.
4 min read - EntertainmentBBC
Scoop: Why Gillian Anderson found it 'scary' to play Prince Andrew interviewer Emily Maitlis
The actress plays the Newsnight journalist in a new film that recreates her Prince Andrew interview.
6 min read - CelebrityBBC
Rose Amankwaah: The London nurse who was an African sprint champion
Meet Matron Rose Amankwaah, a former medallist at the Commonwealth Games who has spent almost 50 years working for the NHS.
7 min read