More than 1.3 million households - most of the island's population - has been left in the dark.

More than 1.3 million households - most of the island's population - has been left in the dark.

Liam Woods ran red lights at up to 70mph and drove towards oncoming traffic during a police pursuit.

An air safety expert says lives could have been saved if the "obstruction" was not there.

Pictures of revellers from the Calabar Carnival marking Christmas in the southern Nigeria.

Egypt's environment ministry says the attack occurred in "deep waters outside of the designated swimming area&…

Pictures of revellers from the Calabar Carnival marking Christmas in the southern Nigeria.

As the Premier League table adopts a retro feel, BBC Sport looks at five reasons Nottingham Forest can finish in the to…

The 76-year-old appeared on the front of magazines including Sports Illustrated and Vogue Paris.

The Police Ombudsman has been informed of the incident, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

Yoon Suk Yeol told authorised soldiers to break down doors and drag politicians out of parliament, prosecutors say.

Stoke City part company with head coach Narcis Pelach following a nine-game winless run.

Sebastian Zapeta is accused of setting a woman on fire and fanning the flames.

State secretary Antony Blinken accuses Bidzina Ivanishvili of undermining democracy to Russia's benefit.

Video shows chaos inside an airport terminal in Sanaa, as passengers flee the strikes.

The two crew members died in separate incidents, both after being hit by a boat's boom.

Fulham manager Marco Silva's reputation has not simply been restored at Fulham, it has been enhanced after a histor…

The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.

Reprising his most recent role as a spy for the intelligence agency, Oldman puts a London spin on The Night Before Chri…

The pair 'sleighed' the competition to take home the coveted trophy, with Tayce making Strictly history.

Famine has spread to five areas in the war-hit country, a UN-backed group says.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim questions the "choices" of people close to forward Marcus Rashford aft…

"Yana" is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia.

Some have lionised the man accused of killing healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sharing anger at private insurers.

Ange Postecoglou accuses Match of the Day's Steve Wilson of discounting the impact of Tottenham's defensive inj…

A school sheltering displaced families was hit, according to Gaza's civil defence agency.

The BBC's Bethany Bell reports from the empty Magdeburg market, on what should be one of the busiest nights of the …

Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones and football analyst Statman Dave discuss why January is huge for Arsenal …

Watch: Germany grapples with another Christmas market attack

The sentences range from three to sixteen years, in a case which started with an online hate campaign.

At least one person has been killed, Germany's public broadcaster reports, citing police.

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at how relations between the UK and China became so strained.

Strong winds will affect the UK this weekend which could cause disruption for the festive getaway.

Ahmed al-Sharaa is intelligent, astute and reluctant to say what sort of country he wants.

Five other men received sentences of between four and eight years for extorting the French footballer.

RFU bosses Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could face a vote of no confidence, with a motion calling for their dismissal gat…

Three navy personnel are among the dead, while more than 100 people have been rescued, an official said.

As Vitor Pereira agrees to become Wolves manager, BBC Sport takes a closer look at his colourful career.

Footage shows people running and items falling off shelves as the earthquake strikes.

Jacktone Odhiambo fell down and cried after the judge sentenced him for killing Edwin Chiloba.

Quentin Sommerville is on patrol with HTS in Latakia, as they pledge to protect minorities.

Quentin Sommerville is on patrol with HTS in Latakia, as they pledge to protect minorities.

Glasgow Warriors' late fightback is not quite enough to overhaul Toulon in a gripping Champions Cup encounter.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says he never gave up believing his side could fight back from falling a goal behin…

Handre Pollard marks his return to the side with a 17-point haul as Leicester Tigers cruise past Sharks to kickstart th…

The country criticises a map shown at a Fifa presentation that appeared to exclude Crimea.

Sam Burns was last in contact with friends on Friday morning ahead of going to ski alone in the Cairngorms.

Chelsea are "maybe the best team in the Premier League right now", says Brentford manager Thomas Frank.

Prosecutors said the company gave Purdue Pharma advice on how to "turbocharge" sales of OxyContin.

England captain Ben Stokes admits he put "too much emphasis" on next year's Ashes in Australia and will n…

Yoweri Museveni says any crime involving guns is dealt with by a military court for the nation's stability.

His former national security advisor, John Bolton, gives us his verdict

Israel has attacked Syrian military assets and has troops operating in the Golan buffer zone and slightly beyond.

He was given a two-year suspended sentence over false claims of abuse made against UK troops in Iraq.

Crowds gather at notorious Damascus prison, as Assad flees to Russia.

The man who led Ghana from 2012 to 2017 is once again elected president, official results show.

Washington worries that the overthrow of Syria's president could lead to a power grab by Islamist groups.

The UK prime minister said it was "early days" when asked whether the government would engage with Syrian reb…

The Brutalist, Conclave, Sing Sing, Emilia Pérez and Dune: Part Two could also be recognised.

Creator Steph Broadbridge says lawyers for Rachael Gunn sent a cease and desist letter.

The West African nation is guaranteed a new leader as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after serving two terms.

Northampton Saints kick-start their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a comfortable bonus-point victory over Castres…

Arne Slot says his Liverpool players are used to the pressure of having to win as they seek to maintain their advantage…

The IAEA agency says Tehran’s nuclear programme has "spawned in every direction" over the last decade.

Emma Raducanu hopes to exploit her natural athleticism and reduce injury as she hires Maria Sharapova’s former fitness …

A visual guide to the latest developments as advancing Syrian fighters set their sights on Damascus.

Israel denies the accusation, saying it is defending itself against Hamas attacks in accordance with international law.…

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi says his 'Jesus loves you' message on his rainbow armband is one of "tru…

The prime minister had earlier vowed that the organisers of a week of pro-EU protests would face justice.

The BBC's Jake Kwon said people protesting against President Yoon's martial law announcement 'cannot seem t…

The suspect, wanted for felony theft, was later apprehended and charged.

Bulgarian nationals Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova, and Tihomir Ivanchev, deny a conspiracy to spy.

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says his Liverpool side "came close to perfection" in their win against Manchester C…

The American has been streaming continuously for 30 days to try reclaim the record he set last year.

Fireworks used against riot police during protests in Georgia