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The basketball star, 41, is considered one of the best players in the game's history. - Billie Eilish is the big winner at the Grammys The 18-year-old wins multiple awards, including best new artist and song of the year. - Coronavirus: Death toll rises to 80 as China extends holiday The new year holiday has been extended by three days, in an attempt to contain the outbreak. - The Fighter and the Pimp: Fighting for Kinshasa?s most vulnerable girls Shaki is an inspiration for dozens of street children, and her home has become a refuge for girls. - Democrats call for Bolton to testify in impeachment trial The ex-national security advisor's evidence could undermine Donald Trump's trial defence, reports say. - Woman dies in Australia Day lamington-eating contest The woman, aged 60, suffered a seizure while speed-eating the cakes during an Australia Day event. - Rockets hit US embassy in Baghdad amid protests There are reports that three people were injured when rockets hit the embassy in the Iraqi capital. - Holocaust: Dutch PM apologises over failure to protect Jews Mark Rutte is the first prime minister to acknowledge the Netherlands' role in persecuting Jews. - Salvini faces setback in Italian regional election The Italian far-right leader had focused heavily on campaigning in the Emilia-Romagna region. - Calls for 'virginity repair' surgery to be banned Women are being shamed into the procedure out of fear of being outcast or even killed. - Brazil floods: Dozens dead in severe Minas Gerais rainstorms At least 30 people have died during severe rainstorms in Brazil's Minas Gerais state. - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's aunt reappears after six years Kim Kyong-hui, once a powerful figure, has not been seen since her husband's execution. - Peru Congress vote: Election follows September dissolution The poll comes almost four months after the president dissolved the body, accusing it of obstruction. - Mali: Militants on motorbikes kill 20 troops, officials say Gunmen raid a military camp in the centre of the country, as witnesses tell of "complete chaos". - Grammys 2020: Red carpet in pictures The stars have their glad-rags on for the 62st Grammy awards ceremony. - Deepfake technology: Can you spot what's real? Do you think you can tell what is real and fake? BBC presenter Radzi Chinyanganya tries out the latest techniques. - The art of buildings The winners of Art of Building Photographer of the Year 2019 - Memorial benches: 'People gone but not forgotten' Dedicated benches can be a place of solace, but may only be temporary and costs can be prohibitive. - In pictures: India marks Republic Day with military parade Thousands gather for a parade in Delhi, showing off India's military might and cultural diversity. - Para-swimmer Grace Harvey speaks about walking in a robotic suit Grace Harvey reveals the mixed emotions she had after walking for the first time in a robotic suit. - 'I design shoes for Cristiano Ronaldo, the Beckhams and Justin Timberlake' "Kickasso" makes a special shoe for Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo and explains how he designed footwear for David Beckham's son, Ashley Cole, Justin Timberlake and Odell Beckham Jr. - Nambi Narayanan: The fake spy scandal that blew up a rocket scientist?s career Falsely charged with selling secrets to Pakistan, Nambi Narayanan's life was knocked off course. - Teenage adoption: The family that took in a 17-year-old girl How a 17-year-old girl got out of foster care and found a permanent home with a loving family. - 'They are invaders': Brazil indigenous group takes on mining giant Brazil's Mura indigenous group starts consultation that could reject a proposed mining project. - The man teaching 300 million people a new language Luis von Ahn is the founder and boss of Duolingo, the world's most popular language learning app. |
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