A general election in the Republic of Ireland has officially been called for Friday 29 November.

People are angry at the authorities' handling of floods which killed more than 200 people.

Officials are still investigating the cause of the blast, which damaged homes and vehicles.

A general election in the Republic of Ireland has officially been called for Friday 29 November.

There were no immediate reports of casualties after heavy rain on Thursday.

Footage shows a truck crash and almost hit a highway worker on the side of an Interstate in New York.

'I think Putin believes that he knows how to play Trump', says Trump's former adviser John Bolton.

The fast-moving fire has burned homes and engulfed more than 14,000 acres in Ventura County, according to officials.

The Russian president says he was impressed by Trump's reaction to the first assassination attempt against him.

The president addressed Americans from the White House for the first time since Donald Trump's election victory.

In a disarmingly frank interview, Holocaust survivor Freddie Knoller recounts his story of survival.

New laser technology is helping border security to distinguish illegal ivory from legal mammoth tusks.

The BBC's Tom Brook looks at how the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago influenced countless filmmakers.

Friends are not just fun to be around, having a steady group of friends can help us live longer.

How pranayama, the ancient art of controlled yogic breathing, can help to reduce anxiety.

In Sweden, a deep-rooted cultural code called Jantelagen stops many from talking about their wealth.

Writer Carmen Roberts tours Puglia's coast, meeting local elders who are trying to preserve a pasta tradition.

The BBC gets access to Michelangelo's 'secret hiding room' under the Medici Chapel in Florence.

With each inhalation and exhalation we have the ability to change the way we think and feel.

Eat your greens. It's something we've all heard since childhood, but there's good reason why we should listen.

BBC science journalist Melissa Hogenboom explains.

Better nutrition can have a surprisingly positive effect on memory, the BBC's Melissa Hogenboom explains why.

Why learning self-soothing touch will make you feel calmer.

A bustling community of trillions of cells influence almost every aspect of our life.

We explore the range of health benefits linked to cold water swimming.

There is a gender gap in just how much exercise we need for healthy hearts.

A simple on the go therapy could help ease anxiety, stress and reduce the impact of traumatic memories.

There's a lot of hype around magnesium and its ability to alleviate anxiety and depression.

We find out how AI blurs the line between creation and automation, raising questions about the essence of art.

Two voice-over artists were listening to a podcast when they heard their own stolen AI-generated voices.

AI v The Mind: We explore the world of food and ask if human expertise is the only way to deliver great flavour.

A look through footage from the Paris 1924 Olympics gives viewers a chance to reflect on how much has changed.

A project using AI and sports science identifies potential future athletes from the crowds of Olympic fans.

In a clash of wit and technology, we bring together two unlikely adversaries: a comedian and an AI chatbot.

Filmmaker Gary Hustwit has created a documentary which can rewrite itself before every screening.

In a new series, we will test the limits of the latest AI technology by pitting it against human experts.

75-year-old Bruce Springsteen explains why he has no plans to stop touring.

The actress talks about doing ballet as a child, and why she eventually had to give it up.

The acting pair from Blink Twice join Greg James on BBC Radio 1 to react to listeners' unpopular opinions.

Why legendary crime photographer Weegee offers a crucial lens to understand the American psyche.

The actor says he did not really register him because his attention was elsewhere.

The singer says the French Prime Minister accidentally revealed her Paris engagement to Michael Polansky.

The actor tells Graham Norton how he became the cult character and how long the process took.

The Shahmaran, or "ruler of the snakes", is a mythical figure that is popular in Turkish folklore and seen by some as a good luck symbol.

Find out how the rich culture of Normandy in Northern France inspired one of the world's greatest artists.

La Haine director Mathieu Kassovitz says Artificial Intelligence is replacing the role of movie makers.

Song, who was born in South Korea, was Oscar-nominated for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.

Home to some of the most imaginative storytelling in the world, Korea is taking the next innovative step.

Messi has been a big star on the red carpet, eclipsing Meryl Streep. But who will win the Palm Dog this year?

A documentary chronicles the experiences of individuals coping with the aftermath of nuclear testing.

A BBC reporter confronts Auschwitz, and his own Jewish ancestry, to take a closer look at an Oscars favourite.

Director Mstyslav Chernov speaks about the challenges of making a film about the early days of the Ukraine war.

The couple behind the blockbuster's Fremen language speaks about their process.

Stephen Shames' photography offers a radically new and candid picture of the militant black power organisation.

What does it take to be crowned as the most beautiful man in the country?

Paul Giamatti gives us an inside look at his new film: The Holdovers.

Long before pumpkins became a sign of Halloween, people carved faces into turnips to ward off evil spirits.

Voodoo, often portrayed as something to be feared, is having a renaissance in New Orleans.

BBC travel reporter Lucy Hedges leaves city life behind to embrace nomadic living in the Mongolian countryside.

A treasure trove of photographs provides a window into early 20th century Jewish shtetl life.

The castle located in the Nabatean civilisation's second city, Hegra, has only recently opened up to the public.

BBC presenter Lucy Hedges explores Mongolia's Soviet history with a local historian.

Vietnamese-American journalist W Lee Adams visits Vietnam, home to some of the world's rarest plants and animals.

Vietnamese-American broadcaster William Lee Adams returns to Vietnam, where his father met his mother.

How tourism is pushing locals to walk that delicate line between preserving and boosting economic growth.

The Braai tradition in South Africa is more than just a BBQ, it's a phenomenon that ties the nation together.

Today is widely considered an unlucky day. But where did the superstition come from, and why do people still believe in it?

Mangal 2, a fixture on the London food scene, is redefining Turkish cuisine in a city constantly evolving.

In 1865, 150 Welsh immigrants fled to Argentina, discovering a new world far from home.

A music and art extravaganza takes place in an 'otherworldly' landscape amid unique volcanic rock formations.

At Michelin-starred Semma, chef Vijay Kumar brings deeply personal dishes from his childhood to the plate.

At Icca, Japanese sushi master chef Kazushige Suzuki blends ancient methods with other cuisines.

Christa Larwood climbs Mount Nemrut to learn more about a group of mystical stone monoliths.

As part of its mission, Silo uses a nose to tail and root to tip approach to cooking out of respect for nature.

The menu at the Icehotel, the world's first hotel made out of ice and snow, is served on plates of ice.

Only seven of the world’s 1,000 tallest buildings are in the EU. Watch to find out why.

Father penguins have developed a solution to help distinguish their child from identical chicks in the colony.

Seismic imaging off the Pacific Coast could reveal where the next big earthquake might strike.

How do they differ from the ocean? A geophysicist breaks it down for us.

An asteroid is going to circle our planet for two months this autumn before going on its way.

A facility near the Icelandic capital, Reykjavik, is using innovative farming technology to grow algae.

The Rosa Damascena, known as the Damask rose, is considered a great treasure in the region of Kazanlak.

Reece Parkinson heads to the Bahamas, where he meets a community adapting to unpredictable weather patterns.

Lucy Hedges is in Thailand where she explores the beach made world-famous by Hollywood.

Scientists are preparing to drill into the rock of an Icelandic volcano to learn more about how volcanoes behave.

With storms occurring between 140 to 160 nights a year, it's no wonder the area is a world record holder.

The degrowth movement questions the feasibility of the idea of endless economic growth on a finite planet.

Land use for food and agriculture around the world is putting pressure on climate and biodiversity.

Noise and air pollution are major threats and EVs can therefore offer a promising solution.

Heat is the most deadly extreme weather phenomenon and cities are seeking ways to cool their urban cores.

Drought forces the real Paddington Bear into deadly conflict with cattle farmers in the Andes.

These mechanical creatures lurk beneath the water's surface and power homes in the Faroe Islands.

An 11-mile hike in the Bako National Park in Malaysia transports travellers through seven distinct habitats.

Giant ravines: Entire communities are disappearing because of an extreme form of soil erosion.

Two urban explorers' stories of decay tell a tale of a changing American cultural landscape.

In the BBC Select documentary Penguins: Spy in the Huddle, we explore the world of penguin fathers.

Marc Cieslak spends a night on ice, camping under the stars.

The reason behind the Red Planet's nickname is also why its sunrises and sunsets look pale blue.

Ghost towns are remnants of lost communities but also a testament to nature's persistence.

Our star's activity is increasing and that could mean more supercharged light shows on Earth.

A wild orangutan has astonished researchers by using a medicinal plant to treat his cheek wound.

This rare dual emergence of two different broods hasn't happened for 221 years.

An intriguing mix of cultures await travellers who are prepared to explore beyond the beaches.

Sri Lankans began planting jackfruit trees to gain food self-sufficiency during British rule.

New research suggests the fiery moon Io has been spewing lava for billions of years.

Scientists had a conversation with Twain, the humpback whale. It's the first ever recorded chat of its kind.

The rare phenomenon of asexual reproduction continues to perplex scientists.

The James Webb Telescope sends back stunning photos of our Universe. But are the vibrant colours real?

A metal detectorist has uncovered something pretty unexpected and highly valuable on farmland in rural England.

There are many myths surrounding the aurora but satellite technology provides insights into the celestial marvel.

Iceland's violent volcanic flare-up has shown how difficult it is to know when an explosion might happen.

How a 1892 photo from Rougeville, Michigan, became the most iconic image of the bison massacre in America.

The US Presidential elections did not always depend on just these seven states.

In 1890 an estimated cargo of 180,000 ancient felines, weighing 19.5 tonnes, were auctioned off in Liverpool.

The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak was accidentally discovered by Bulgarian soldiers digging up shelters in 1944.

The Varna treasure is considered the world's oldest human processed gold, dating back 6,500 years.

Hiding in a London cathedral is an intricate wooden mock-up of Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece.

Bettany Hughes goes underwater in search of ancient archaeological finds in historic Sozopol, Bulgaria.

The prehistoric paintings in Magura Cave in Bulgaria are made using a surprising material.

In 1911, a fence was constructed on the US-Mexico border. But its purpose was not to stop humans.

One of Europe's oldest residential streets hides in the heart of the English countryside.

In late 1922, photographer Harry Burton joined archaeologist Howard Carter's team as they uncovered the famous tomb.

Thomas Edison wasn't the first person to record sound. It was a Frenchman who invented sound recording in 1857.

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, veterans who were on the beaches of Normandy recount that fateful day.

How does King Charles III's Coronation year compare to his mother's?

Fifty years ago, on April 25, 1974, a Eurovision song gave the signal for a military coup in Portugal.

How one day in 1963 changed history forever and created a piece of America in the UK.

700 years after his death, Marco Polo's travellogue is full of wonder but also 'hard to believe' in some parts.

How Putin 'dreamed of being the Russian version of James Bond'.

Has Amelia Earhart's plane really been found? Here are the key things to know.

The move made it the first government in the entire English-speaking world to ban the death penalty.