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A film shot by a father and his son, together stuck in detention on the Hungarian-Serbian border, has premiered at human rights festivals in Europe. Iranian artist Abouzar Soltani and 10-year-old Armin have been stuck in a Transit Zone in Hungary for almost a year. They entered the country legally to apply for asylum, in […]

During a press conference, President Donald Trump discussed his recent visit to Walter Reed Medical Center in Maryland. He accused news organisations of spreading misinformation about his health. It had been reported that the visit did not follow the normal procedure for a presidential medical exam. Mr Trump’s previous two were announced ahead of time

Four witnesses testified before Congress on Tuesday as part of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. White House aide Lt Col Alexander Vindman and state department official Jennifer Williams appeared in the morning. Some Republicans questioned the integrity of Lt Col Vindman during the hearing. The veteran was applauded by the audience at one

People in Sydney woke up to a city shrouded in smoke on Tuesday, as scores of bushfires rage across the region. Strong winds overnight brought smoke from fires inland, pushing the air quality in Australia’s largest city to beyond “hazardous” levels at times. On social media, locals have described hazy skies and the stench of

A woman has come forward to accuse the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein of sexually abusing her as a 15-year-old. Identified as “Jane Doe 15”, she told reporters: “Epstein wielded great villainous power.” She spoke out amid controversy over Prince Andrew’s ties to Epstein. “Jane Doe 15” did not accuse Prince Andrew of any wrongdoing, but

Hong Kong’s protests have become increasingly violent as they continue into their sixth month. The fabric of the place is unravelling – attitudes are hardening between the demonstrators and the police, between mainlanders and Hongkongers and even down the middle of families. The BBC’s Paul Adams explores what’s really at stake for this troubled city.

Ugandan Mbazira Moses and his friends are trying to rebuild their lives after fleeing anti-gay discrimination. They ended up in a safe house in Kenya earlier this year, after attacks in the Kakuma refugee camp where they were staying after applying for asylum. We follow them in the months leading up to a landmark ruling

Groups of protesters have been trying to leave the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong (PolyU), but have been met with tear gas and rubber bullets fired by police surrounding the campus. Some protesters fought back with petrol bombs and bricks before retreating. University officials had said earlier on Monday that police would not use force

The burning of coal is a huge driver of climate change but it’s also estimated that coal mining employs around six million people worldwide and is the lynch-pin of many communities. Sharan Burrow wants to find alternative livelihoods and therefore help protect our climate. It’s being called the “Just Transition”. The BBC’s Maryam Moshiri met

Clashes between protesters and the security forces erupted on Sunday in Hong Kong. The police have moved on hundreds of protesters occupying a university campus after a long standoff. There were large fires at entrances to the Polytechnic University (PolyU), where protesters have been hurling petrol bombs and shooting arrows at police from behind barricades.