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Indian police detain 'cockroach' movement founder Abhijeet Dipke - Reuters
Indian police detain 'cockroach' movement founder Abhijeet Dipke Reuters
October 10, 2026'Stain on the country': Trump criticises Norway over Nobel Peace Prize
The US president told a rally he had "never heard of" the winner, former International Criminal Court judge Navi Pillay.
October 10, 2026Former ICC judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize - Reuters
Former ICC judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Reuters
October 9, 2026'Careless use of AI is the real threat - not the ghost stories'
Meredith Whittaker says the tech has been misunderstood, in an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women.
October 9, 2026Protesters stage 'I Am Jane Doe' rally in New York City against sexual violence - Reuters
Protesters stage 'I Am Jane Doe' rally in New York City against sexual violence Reuters
October 8, 2026Australia's top court backs grassroots group in landmark climate case on coal mine - Reuters
Australia's top court backs grassroots group in landmark climate case on coal mine Reuters
October 7, 2026US appeals court weighs block on Kennedy's vaccine panel appointments - Reuters
US appeals court weighs block on Kennedy's vaccine panel appointments Reuters
October 6, 2026Women declare #IamJaneDoe in solidarity with Cornell University rape accuser - Reuters
Women declare #IamJaneDoe in solidarity with Cornell University rape accuser Reuters
October 3, 2026The South African men trying to end violence against women: 'Every man needs to play a part'
The discovery of 12 women's bodies near Johannesburg has again highlighted South Africa's problem with violence against women.
October 2, 2026Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike unconscious on ventilator, lawyers say - Reuters
Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike unconscious on ventilator, lawyers say Reuters
October 2, 2026Making politics 'fun, trendy, sexy': How Gen Z could shape Kenya's next election
A voter mobilisation campaign has registered huge numbers of young people but it is not clear who they are backing.
October 1, 2026Tourette's campaigner Davidson asks to watch Scottish Baftas via video link after racial slur row
John Davidson, whose condition includes involuntary tics, shouted a racial slur during the Bafta Film Awards in February.
October 1, 2026Woman's Hour
We find out more about a rape investigation at a US university that's sparked rage online.
October 1, 2026How empty chairs are helping people's mental health
When Dean Perryman's best friend Rob Clancy took his own life, he wanted to create something positive from an unimaginable loss. His idea was simple; reserve an empty chair in a pub and invite anyone who needed a conversation to sit down.
September 30, 2026Rights group accuses Vietnam of abducting Australian and Norwegian activists
Vietnam says the men entered the country illegally and accused them of planning terrorist activities.
September 29, 2026Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijab
Parastoo Ahmadi was convicted of "offending public decency" after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert.
September 28, 2026Protesters demand Spanish government limit evictions after pensioner forced out - Reuters
Protesters demand Spanish government limit evictions after pensioner forced out Reuters
September 28, 2026Our son's death could have been prevented by FA - Billy Vigar's parents
Billy Vigar's parents says the Football Association could have prevented their son's death.
September 25, 2026Watch: Protests and walkouts as Netanyahu addresses UN
The BBC’s Nada Tawfik explains what happened even before the Israeli prime minister took to the stage at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
September 25, 2026Rapper Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.
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