Authorities warn there is "no substitute" for the railroad, urging hundreds of thousands of commuters to work remotely if possible.

The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.

Energy markets have been on a wild ride as the key Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively closed.

How the Eurovision Song Contest and the technology behind it has grown over the last 70 years.

The Bikeability sessions help SEND children build confidence and independence through cycling.

Trials on veterans suggest the potent hallucinogen could provide a new treatment for PTSD, but scientists still don't know how it works.

Many predicted a transatlantic SNL would crash and burn - but as its run comes to a close, the consensus from fans and critics has been mostly positive.

From remote islands and wild moors to slow canals and starry skies, these six destinations encapsulate all that’s best about England in summer.

William Golding's story of boys descending into violence is a 20th-Century classic. Now Adolescence writer Jack Thorne is behind a new TV version speaking to a rancorous world.

A trove of snapshots from a 1960s diving expedition reveals stunning glimpses of Jamaica's vibrant ecosystems of the past. This is transforming our vision of what coral reefs can be.

Reporting for BBC Talking Movies, Tom Brook gives an insider look at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Longjing is one of China's most revered teas. But as its traditional production has dwindled, one of the best ways to taste the real thing is to head to the hills where it's harvested.