A crisis at the Mexico border felt in Ukraine
Migrants from as far afield as China, Cameroon and Afghanistan walk into a US political quagmire.
Week in pictures: 2-8 December 2023
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.
Storms unearth East Runton World War Two pillbox
The pillbox has been buried nearly roof-deep on a beach since the cliff it was on collapsed.
South Africa’s Tyla sparks culture war over racial identity
The term "coloured" is a slur in the US, but for millions of South Africans it is part of their identity.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Wins Game of the Year
The role-playing adventure game Baldur's Gate 3 won game of the year last night at The Game Awards 2023 in Los Angeles. The New York Times reports: It was the crowning achievement for a game based on Dungeons & Dragons that largely stayed under the radar during its six years in development by the Belgian company Larian Studios. But its summer release -- 23 years after its predecessor -- captivated gamers, who celebrated a robust character creator, deep narrative and branching paths that made it seem as though anything was possible in its fictional universe of vampires and elves. Baldur's Gate 3, which is available on the PC, the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X|S, also went home with several other awards, including those for best role-playing game, best performance and best multiplayer.
The other nominees for game of the year were Alan Wake 2, by Remedy Entertainment; Marvel's Spider-Man 2, by Insomniac Games; Resident Evil 4, by Capcom; Super Mario Bros. Wonder, by Nintendo; and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, by Nintendo.
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COP28: Tuvalu negotiator flies 8,000 miles to save home
The UN climate talks turn to oceans and a Pacific islander is here to fight for her home.
Benjamin Zephaniah: The poet and performer in his own words
The writer on turning down an OBE, being dyslexic, the importance of being nice and never giving up.
France’s Emmanuel Macron buffeted from all sides in row over secularism
France's president is denounced by all sides after lighting a Hanukkah candle at the Elysée Palace.
MPs defeated at election to get help finding a new career
Those losing their seats at the next election will get taxpayer-funded advice with landing a new job.
Doctor Who: Yasmin Finney on fandom, family and online trolls
Yasmin Finney stars as a trans character in the new series after her breakout role in Heartstopper.