BBC Homepage
News
Russia 'ramping up Ukraine presence'
The US accuses Russia of deploying more air defence systems in eastern Ukraine in breach of February's ceasefire agreement.
Asia Pacific
India farmer suicide at Delhi rally
An Indian farmer has died after hanging himself before a huge crowd at a rally addressed by the chief minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal.
Business
Petrobras corruption costs hit $2bn
Petrobras takes a $2bn charge related to corruption costs, contributing to a $7bn loss for the Brazilian oil firm for last year.
Sport
Broad & Cook give England upper hand
England close on 74-0 after Stuart Broad's 4-61 helps them to bowl out West Indies for 299 in the second Test in Grenada.
Video
CCTV shows subway wheelchair rescue
A man in a motorised wheelchair has been rescued by commuters after he slid off a subway platform in Washington DC.
photography
Photo contest: Finalists revealed
From lightning over a city skyline to dancers at sunset in Bali, BBC Travel's readers submitted stunning images of the difference between night and day - and back again.
Design Icons
What you didn't know about the Eiffel Tower
Gustave Eiffel’s daring design overcame derision and controversy to become the ultimate symbol of Paris. Jonathan Glancey tells its story.
Will we ever?
The upside of living underground
As cities get more crowded, why not build down? Explore the world’s most unusual underground constructions, from Australian rock homes to Beijing’s subterranean spaces.
Most Popular in News
TV & Radio
World Service Radio
On air now: 01:05 - 02:00 GMT
- Outlook
- The woman adopting dead babies to give them a decent burial.
Next on air: 02:00 - 02:05 GMT
- BBC News
- The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weather
Explore the BBC
Can't find it? Try the A to Z
BBC links
Copyright © 2015 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.
This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.