Nearly 4 million people visited the ruins of the Roman city of Pompeii in 2023, a third more than the previous year.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered following violence against Israeli football fans earlier in the week.

Over 2,100 forgeries, also targeting Warhol, Picasso, Monet and Dali, were recovered in the sting.

Bryan Lanza tells the BBC there needs to be an "honest conversation" with Kyiv and returning Crimea is not a US priority.

Both countries say they shot down dozens of drones over their respective territories.

A tram is vandalised in new rioting in Amsterdam, days after the attacks on Israeli football fans.

Ukraine's president says the incursion is limiting the forces Moscow can deploy inside his country.

Nadezhda Buyanova denied making the remarks and called the case absurd.

Parties agree 23 February vote after chancellor torpedoed the coalition government by sacking finance minister.

Two weeks after flash floods devastated eastern Spain, several areas are on alert again.

The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.

As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact. 

Small businesses say they deliberately avoid earning too much, to stop becoming liable for the sales tax and losing money.

AI projects are underway to help ease the challenges of dementia.

Canada has launched a tourist drive but will tensions with China doom it to fail?

Deputy PM admits former Soviet state was until recently a 'highly corrupt country' - but insists things are changing fast.

They can cost hundreds of pounds, but are these products actually worth the money?

Many parents opt for more expensive baby milk, equating higher costs with better quality, the watchdog found.

Thousands of drivers on ride-hailing and food delivery app Bolt have won a legal claim to be classed as workers.

The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump carries out his tariff threats, researchers say.

Recently-released dolls tied to the new Wicked movie inadvertently carry the address of an adult website.

The company is handed its second biggest fine over the deaths of thousands of fish in two rivers.

The deal secured by the Hull facility is for the East Anglia TWO project off the Suffolk coast.

Technology differences mean meters in northern England and Scotland may not work properly, energy firm body admits.

The car finance industry is setting aside billions to pay for potential claims after a test case.

Office for National Statistics data suggests homeworkers get more sleep and exercise on average.

Campaigners want to stop the Rosebank oil and Jackdaw gas fields, but oil companies say they are vital.

A court throws out a ruling that the gas and oil giant cut its greenhouse gas emissions.

The rate of unemployment stood at 4.3% in the three months to September, up from 4% the previous quarter.

The way firms deal with fare evasion will be examined amid concern about how passengers are treated.

BBC Sport marks the centenary of the 1908 Olympic Games

BBC producer Dominic Sutherland tells the story of the sometimes farcical race to stage the 1948 Olympics in London.

See the Olympic building site through the eyes of a 2012 cynic

London 2012 chief Lord Coe admits that the current Olympics in Beijing will be the last Games of its scale.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown pays tribute to the achievements of the British team at the Beijing Olympics.

Britain could revise its medals target for London 2012 following the team's success at the Beijing Olympics.

Public enthusiasm for attending the 2012 London Olympic Games has risen almost 30% following the Beijing Games, a survey for the BBC suggests.

Uefa's David Taylor says a GB team at the Olympics would endanger British football's separate identities.

Plans for a four-year programme of cultural events ahead of the 2012 Olympics are announced in London.

Most Britons do not think the government is capable of successfully managing the 2012 Olympics, a survey suggests.

London 2012 chiefs tell BBC Sport they are not seriously considering a scheme to flatten the Olympic Stadium after the Games.

Triple gold medallist Chris Hoy helps unveil designs for London's 2012 Olympic cycling facilities.

Mayor Boris Johnson receives the Olympic flag to signal the start of London's reign as Olympic host city and spark wild celebrations in the capital.

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All the results from around the world as well as the latest schedule.

Great Britain win six more medals - including four golds - on day three of the Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Los Angeles.

Britain's para-cyclists put in a strong performance at the World Championships in Los Angeles but the competition is improving.

The Paralympic torch design has a mirrored finish so its colour adapts to its surroundings and also shines.

Dan Pepper faces crunch time at the GB swimming trials as an athlete with a learning disability.