BHP sacked 48 over sexual harassment and assaults at Australian mines
By Frances Mao BBC News, Sydney Mining giant BHP says it has fired at least 48 workers for sexual assaults…
Facebook moves to protect Afghan users’ accounts amid Taliban takeover
Facebook has brought in new safety measures for users worried for their safety in Afghanistan, as the Taliban continue to…
Alexei Navalny: UK sanctions for seven Russians over poisoning
By Hamish Mackay BBC News The UK is imposing asset freezes and travel bans on seven Russian nationals linked to…
Afghanistan: Taliban ‘tortured and massacred’ men from Hazara minority
The Taliban recently “massacred” and brutally tortured several members of the Hazara minority in Afghanistan, says human rights group Amnesty…
Moti Bagh: Indian documentary shortlisted for BBC LongShots
An Indian film about a farmer in a Himalayan village has been shortlisted for LongShots, the BBC’s online documentary film…
Afghanistan crisis: Biden says US troops may stay past withdrawal deadline
US President Joe Biden says US troops may stay in Afghanistan beyond his planned 31 August withdrawal date to help…
Chip shortage: Toyota to cut global production by 40%
Toyota is to slash worldwide vehicle production by 40% in September because of the global microchip shortage. The world’s biggest…
Lizzo: Facebook and Instagram remove abusive comments from singer’s accounts
Facebook and Instagram have removed several hateful comments on US singer Lizzo’s social media accounts. The move comes after the…
Afghanistan: Pakistan fences off from Afghan refugees
By Sarah Atiq BBC News, Pakistani-Afghan border On the surface, it almost looks normal on this part of the Pakistani-Afghan…
Lithuania says Belarus officers illegally pushed migrants over border
Lithuania has accused 12 Belarusian officers in riot gear of illegally entering its territory to push a group of migrants…