Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame
The French model and actress has died at the age of 91.
Brigitte Bardot: The blonde bombshell who revolutionised cinema in the 1950s
The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.
In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot
The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.
Two killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps across Nordic countries
Thousands of homes in parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway have been left without power.
War-torn Myanmar voting in widely criticised ‘sham’ election
Observers say the vote, accompanied by a renewed crackdown on dissent, is meant to entrench the junta’s power.
Cruise ship hits reef on first trip since leaving passenger on island
The Coral Adventurer is under investigation for the death of Suzanne Rees, who was found dead on a remote island after being left behind by the ship.
Cruise ship hits reef on first trip since leaving passenger on island
The Coral Adventurer is under investigation for the death of Suzanne Rees, who was found dead on a remote island after being left behind by the ship.
BBC visits Myanmar polling station as civil war rages on
Voters in Myanmar’s election say the poll is taking place in a “climate of fear”, the BBC’s South East Asia Correspondent Jonathan Head reports.
New York blanketed in snow, sparking travel chaos
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and more than 3,000 were delayed by the winter storm.
Snow-capped Mount Etna erupts as skiers glide down slopes
Scientists say volcanic activity at the site, which frequently erupts, had intensified this week, with craters continuously emitting ash.
