Saudi woman reaches Everest summit Saudi woman reaches Everest summit

A 25-year-old Saudi woman makes history by reaching the summit of the world's highest mountain.

yesterday, 11:34
Hollande to sign gay marriage bill Hollande to sign gay marriage bill

France's president is to sign into law a controversial bill that will make the country the eighth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage.

yesterday, 0:57
VIDEO: One-minute World News VIDEO: One-minute World News

Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.

today, 3:38
Man shot dead on Village street corner: police Man shot dead on Village street corner: police

Christopher Sadowski Police take a man into custody following Friday's fatal shooting in Greenwich Village. A brazen gunman shot and killed a 25-year-old man on a Greenwich Village street corner last night, cops said. The victim was blasted in the head around midnight at West 8th Street and Sixth...

yesterday, 12:51
EU to ban refillable olive oil jugs EU to ban refillable olive oil jugs

The EU is to ban restaurants from using refillable bottles and dipping bowls of olive oil, citing hygiene and consumer protection.

yesterday, 9:55
Hollande Signs French Gay Marriage Law Hollande Signs French Gay Marriage Law

For President François Hollande, passage of the law despite public opposition was a significant victory given his campaign promise to legalize gay marriage within the first year of his administration.

yesterday, 15:32
Tearful Beckham signs off with win Tearful Beckham signs off with win

An emotional David Beckham leaves the pitch in tears as he completes the final home match of his career.

yesterday, 21:23
'Fanatical' Gove attacked by union 'Fanatical' Gove attacked by union

The education secretary is like a "fanatical personal trainer" who urges schools to jump higher and run faster, a head teachers' leader is to say.

yesterday, 2:30
Pakistani politician is shot dead Pakistani politician is shot dead

Pakistani politician Zahra Shahid Hussain, a senior member of Imran Khan's Movement for Justice party, has been shot dead in the city of Karachi.

yesterday, 22:02
Lennon guitar sells for $408,000 Lennon guitar sells for $408,000

A guitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison in The Beatles in 1967 fetches $408,000 (£269,000) at auction in New York.

today, 10:15
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