US climate envoy John Kerry has told the BBC that he’s confident of an agreement at COP26, as the summit enters the final day.
Negotiators from almost 200 governments are trying to strike a deal on how we tackle climate change.
He spoke to science editor David Shukman about arguments over finance, and whether the much talked-about line on phasing out coal and fossil fuels will survive.
The spread of the Delta variant of Covid-19 in parts of the US is encouraging more people to get vaccinated, Dr Marcus Plescia, chief medical officer, at the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, has said. He told BBC World News the past week had seen a slight increase in vaccinations. “We would like…
A leading campaigner for women’s rights in Afghanistan was evacuated from Kabul last week, after going into hiding.
Students in South Korea are sitting the college entrance exam, the Suneung, a gruelling eight-hour marathon. The stakes are really high, with students feeling the pressure to perform well to secure university placements, jobs and even future relationships. Three Korean students documented their journey for the BBC preparing for one of the hardest exams in…
As Germany prepares to go to the polls, the BBC speaks to some of the youngest candidates standing.
A smartphone with a microscope camera offering 60x magnification has been revealed by Chinese phone-maker Oppo. BBC Click’s Chris Fox went hands-on with the Oppo Find X3 Pro to see what the microscope could capture – and whether it was useful or just a gimmick. See more at Click’s website and @BBCClick
Rebel Wilson made a name for herself as one of Hollywood’s top comedy actresses after appearing in the 2011 box-office hit Bridesmaids and the successful Pitch Perfect franchise. Now a producer and director, she’s been named one of the BBC’s 100 Women of 2021. In an exclusive BBC interview, Rebel reflects on her decision to…
