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BBC News Russian dissident Kara-Murza tells BBC he thought he would die in prison

Vladimir Kara-Murza's joy at his release in the prisoner swap is marred by thoughts of Russian detainees who remain in jail.

BBC News Asia markets slump after global rout last week

Japan's Nikkei 225 and Topix stock indexes drop as much as 7%, continuing a global sell-off.

BBC News Can India become rich before its population grows old?

At current rates, India needs 75 years to reach a quarter of US's per capita income, a report says.

BBC News Asia markets slump after global rout last week

Japan's Nikkei 225 and Topix stock indexes drop as much as 7%, continuing a global sell-off.

BBC News Asia markets slump after global rout last week

Japan's Nikkei 225 and Topix stock indexes drop as much as 7%, continuing a global sell-off.

BBC News Mali cuts diplomatic ties with Ukraine over Wagner ambush claims

Kyiv has been accused of helping plan an ambush on Malian soldiers and the Russian mercenaries fighting alongside them.

BBC News RFK Jr admits to dumping bear carcass in New York's Central Park

Presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr says the 2014 incident that mystified New Yorkers was a prank.

BBC News Even after a year in jail, Imran Khan still dominates Pakistan's politics

The former cricketing superstar has now been in prison for 365 days, with no sign of release.

BBC News Zambians mourn gospel singer popular in churches and clubs

The popular singer's career spanned 20 years and multiple hits.

BBC News Can 24-hour drinking zones transform a city?

Montreal is planning to allow bars and clubs to stay open all night, but opinions are mixed.

BBC News Bangladesh anti-government protests kill 90

The protests, which began as a student movement against job quotas, have spiralled into nationwide unrest.

BBC News Djokovic beats Alcaraz to win long-awaited Olympic gold

Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling fashion to clinch a long-awaited Olympic title and complete the career 'Golden Slam'.

BBC News Bangladesh anti-government protests kill 80

The protests, which began as a student movement against job quotas, have spiralled into nationwide unrest.

BBC News 'Betrayal': Detained US teacher's sister upset Russia prisoner swap left him out

Marc Fogel, 63, is serving a 14-year prison sentence in Russia and was excluded from the prisoner swap.

BBC News Bangladesh anti-government protests kill 80

The protests, which began as a student movement against job quotas, have spiralled into nationwide unrest.