Trump names Lt Gen HR McMaster as national security adviser – BBC News
US President Donald Trump has named Lt Gen HR McMaster as his national security adviser. He will replace Lt Gen Michael Flynn who was fired after just three … source
Trump speech to Congress promises ‘renewal of American spirit’ – BBC News
President Donald Trump has said the US is witnessing a “renewal of the American spirit”, as he delivered his first speech to Congress. Adopting a measured … source
Nigeria’s civil war explained – BBC News
It’s 50 years since the start of the Biafran war, one of Africa’s bloodiest post-independence conflicts. What was the Nigerian conflict about and why does its legacy … source
A condom to save a new mum’s life – BBC News
Many women in the developing world die because the equipment needed to stop bleeding during childbirth isn’t always available. But to prevent this happening … source
BBC World News – Turkey coup trial: Lives on hold
16 months after the failed coup in Turkey, a single court case is seeing almost 500 people on trial for being involved in its planning. The defendants are all facing…
Gorbachev: Treachery killed USSR – BBC News
Ex-Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev says the dissolution of the USSR in 1991 was “a crime and a coup”. In a rare interview marking 25 years since the … source
Saudi king ousts nephew for son – BBC News
Saudi Arabia’s king has appointed his son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince – replacing his nephew, Mohammed bin Nayef, as first in line to the throne. source
Full Documentary: Dying to report – BBC News
After war zones, Mexico is the deadliest place to be a journalist. 2017 was a record year for the number of reporters murdered covering drug-related crime and … source
Turkey coup: Man speaks after being run over by tank twice – BBC News
CCTV footage shows a man being run over by a tank twice during the attempted coup in Turkey in July 2016. A year on, BBC News spoke to the survivor,…
Would you eat recycled landfill meat? – BBC News
Ever wonder what happens to restaurant leftovers? In the Philippine capital, Manila, meat is recycled from landfill tips, washed and re-cooked. It’s called … source