Reports say people with no military experience, or who are too old or disabled, are being enlisted.

Trainee nurses, pharmacists and doctors at a Ugandan hospital fear their lives are being put at risk.

The head of the country's utilities regulator says poor quality oil led to the shutdown of a power plant.

US vaccine mandate remains in place. Lawmakers have urged Joe Biden to follow in Canada's footsteps.

The Artemis-I vehicle will be pulled off the launch pad in Florida to protect it from storm forces.

Residents are stocking up on groceries, fuel and sandbags as Ian strengthens into a major hurricane.

It marks a big moment for Cuba, which saw gay people persecuted in the 1960s and 70s.

The far-right leader claims victory in Italy's general election with her Brothers of Italy party.

Emergency workers pull a child from the rubble in Kiambu county but others are feared trapped.

Pupils are among at least nine people killed and 20 wounded after a gunman opens fire at the school in Izhevsk.

Anoop, an auto driver from Kerala state, says he may have to move houses to escape the public attention.

Eight years after 43 students vanished in Guerrero state, Mexicans are still demanding answers.

Chris Davidson has been remembered as "one of the most naturally talented surfers" Australia has seen.

The capsizing of the Joola, a government-owned Senegalese ferry, took more lives than the infamous Titanic.

Opposition to the funeral has been growing in recent weeks, with thousands of Japanese marching against it.

Japanese start-up firms are developing next-generation solar panels and microchips.

A people smuggler lifts the lid on his trade to BBC Panorama's Jane Corbin.

Siyuan Zhuji compiled close-up footage of himself taking dozens of tests.

A Montreal family goes on a global sightseeing tour after three of the children are diagnosed with a genetic condition.

The nine-time Grammy winner will headline February's event in Arizona, the NFL has announced.