Drugs, arms, and terror: A high-profile defector on Kim's North Korea
A former colonel describes a leadership making cash by any means, from drug factories to illegal arms deals.
His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, lived most of his long life in the public eye. Born a European prince, he became the husband and vital support to one of the most famous women in the world. In the process he carved a leading role of his own in Britain and the world.
The Biden-Putin Geneva summit was prompted by a phone call when the US president called the Russian leader telling him to “back off” over Ukraine, the former acting US ambassador to Ukraine, William Taylor, has said. He told BBC World News that President Biden had told President Putin he would face sanctions over his actions,…
They were supposed to be the face of Afghanistan’s future – female cabin crew working for the national carrier, Ariana Airlines. Now, they have been told not to come back to work for the time being by their new bosses, the Taliban. Eleven of the women have come together to hide in an abandoned house,…
On World Press Freedom Day, the journalist discusses attacks on female reporters and disinformation.
Countries are currently dealing with the coronavirus pandemic as a national rather than international issue, Dr David Nabarro, a special envoy on Covid-19 for the World Health Organization told BBC World News While a country looking after their own people’s interest is fine and it is what politicians are elected to do, you cannot deal…
Sleep apnoea, where a person temporarily stops breathing while they are asleep, can lead to serious health conditions including high blood pressure and increased risk of a stroke, if it is left untreated. Comedian and travel writer Dom Joly has the condition and uses a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine to help improve his…