The daughter of Jimmy Lai tells the BBC that her father’s health is deteriorating in prison.
Category: World
Coups, elections and protests – a difficult year for democracy in Africa
Post-election violence in Tanzania and more coups were part of a turbulent 12 months on the continent.
The viral moments that grabbed India’s attention this year
From a superstar’s Met Gala debut to a historic World Cup win, here’s a look back at the year India had.
Saving South Africa’s threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines
A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.
Isiah Whitlock Jr: The Wire and Veep actor dies at 71
Whitlock was known for his notably elongated, profane catchphrase, which he used on The Wire and in films.
Machu Picchu train crash leaves one dead and dozens injured
A train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu Picchu.
Eurostar delays enter second day as passengers stuck onboard overnight
Eurostar says it plans to run all of its services on Wednesday but there may still be delays and cancellations.
Khaleda Zia: Slain leader’s widow who went on to lead Bangladesh
The country’s first female prime minister governed in periods of violent unrest and economic hardship.
The fight over Christian nationalism in a small Tennessee town
A controversy kicked off after two religious podcasters moved into an Appalachian hill town deep in the Bible Belt.
What growing up in war does to a child’s brain – and how it really affects them years later
Fergal Keane has met thousands of traumatised children while reporting on conflicts. Here, he researches the long-term effect on them – and what, if anything, can help.