The stolen mobile phones being sent to China | BBC News

From the spectacular break-in at the Louvre to the rise of mobile phone snatching on the streets of London, Ben Thompson and Talking Business examine some of the global and economic forces... Read more »

BBC chairman issues apology over Donald Trump documentary edit | BBC News

BBC chairman Samir Shah has apologised for a Panorama documentary which edited a clip of a speech by Donald Trump, calling it an “error of judgement”. “We accept that the way the... Read more »

Fatalities confirmed by police after blast near Red Fort area of Delhi | BBC News

There are reports of fatalities and multiple casualties in India’s capital Delhi after a car explosion near the city’s landmark Red Fort. Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha told reporters the incident happened... Read more »

Why is President Trump threatening to sue the BBC for one billion dollars? | BBC Newscast

President Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1bn. In a latter to the corporation Trump’s legal team demands the BBC “immediately retract” a Panorama programme which edited a speech he... Read more »

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Is Johannesburg ready to host the G20 summit? | BBC News

In just under a fortnight, leaders from some of the world’s major economies will gather in South Africa’s economic heartland, Johannesburg, for the G20 summit. But just a few kilometres from the... Read more »

Catherine Connolly sworn in as Irish president | BBC News

Catherine Connolly has been declared as the Republic of Ireland’s 10th president. Connolly was elected in a landslide vote at the end of October – defeating Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys. The... Read more »

Suicide bombing in Islamabad kills 12, says Pakistan’s interior minister | BBC News

A suicide attack outside a court in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad has killed 12 people and injured at least 27 more, the country’s interior minister said. Mohsin Naqvi said a bomber was planning... Read more »

New ‘Lucifer’ bee with devil-like horns found in Australia | BBC News

Australian scientists have discovered a new native bee species with tiny horns – and given it a suitably devilish name. Researchers found the Megachile Lucifer while observing a rare wildflower that only... Read more »

The Security Brief: Trump and Putin bring back nuclear threat | BBC News

US President Donald Trump has directed his administration to ‘immediately’ resume nuclear testing for the first time in over 30 years. It comes as Russia successfully trialled a nuclear-capable cruise missile and... Read more »