The law states that children should be taught Mandarin before kindergarten, until the end of high school.

BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress.

Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt announce a new single and world tour.

Jack Draper produces a superb fightback to beat Novak Djokovic and reach the Indian Wells fourth round - a result he believes could be "a real big moment" in his season.

Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.

Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant star in new BBC drama The Other Bennet Sister

Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's president.

René Redzepi had previously apologised after ex-employees of the Danish restaurant accused him of creating a toxic work environment.

René Redzepi had previously apologised after ex-employees of the Danish restaurant accused him of creating a toxic work environment.

The pair had been reported missing on Tuesday after failing to reach their destination.

It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.

A handyman had sought $1.7m (£1.267m) from the rapper over claims of unpaid work, medical expenses and being unfairly fired.

BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.

Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC.

A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.

It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.

BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress.

Leo Brent Bozell apologises after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country's apartheid past.

Leo Brent Bozell apologises after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country's apartheid past.