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.

A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.

The grass on which the World Cup's 104 matches will be played has a vital but often overlooked role. Two scientists have spent decades getting it right.

Livingston set a closing date of Friday for applications to be their new head coach and say Scott Arfield is in talks over a player-coach role.

While it's widely known that chewing more improves digestion, research suggests it can also help reverse mental ageing.

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.