From Hollywood to the homeland: Why African countries are courting black American stars
Why countries like Ghana, Benin and Guinea are courting African American stars
Ciara and Samuel L Jackson are among the big names who have become citizens of African countries in recent years.
The retired Indian factory worker who built a library of two million books
Anke Gowda: The Karnataka man who built a library of two million books
Anke Gowda, whose library is open to everyone, recently received an Indian government award.
They were drawn to Korea with dreams of K-pop stardom - but then let down
'I dreamed of becoming a K-pop idol - but I felt like I was scammed'
Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk.
As US cash dries up South Africa's fight to stop Aids gets harder
US-South Africa funding: As American cash dries up the fight to stop Aids gets harder
Health experts fear that as testing and monitoring drops the risk of the further spread of HIV rises.
Ukrainian mother's joy after phone call with son she thought had been killed
Ukrainian mother's joy after phone call with son she thought had been killed
Nazar Daletskyi's family were sure he had been killed and had buried what they thought was his body in 2023.
He has the world's biggest stage. What will Bad Bunny do with it?
Could Bad Bunny set off political fireworks at the Super Bowl half-time show?
With Super Bowl half-time shows becoming increasingly polarised, how will the Puerto Rican superstar quiet his detractors?
Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?
Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?
The BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush explains why the US president's comments are causing a stir in a midterm election year.
More than 30 killed in blast at Pakistan mosque, officials say
Pakistan mosque explosion: More than 30 dead and 169 injured, officials say
The attack, which took place during Friday prayers in the capital Islamabad, injured almost 170 people.
They were drawn to Korea with dreams of K-pop stardom - but then let down
'I dreamed of becoming a K-pop idol - but I felt like I was scammed'
Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk.
Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?
Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?
Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.