Han Kang is the first South Korean winner and only the 18th woman to win the Nobel literature prize.
Year: 2024
The 91-year-old African president who keeps defying death rumours
Cameroon’s Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen for about a month, sending the rumour mill into overdrive.
India holds state funeral for tycoon Ratan Tata
Thousands of people paid their last respects to one of India’s most respected business leaders.
New Zealand minister criticises trolling of sunk ship’s female captain
HMNZS Manawanui ran aground off Samoa on Saturday, prompting a rescue and recovery operation.
Russian strike kills eight in fresh attack on Ukrainian port
Russian missiles hit a container ship – the third attack on a civilian vessel in four days, officials say.
Tennis legend Nadal to retire in November
Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest players of all time, confirms his retirement from tennis.
Israeli strike on Gaza school sheltering displaced kills 28, paramedics say
Israel’s military says it targeted Hamas fighters operating at the school in the town of Deir al-Balah.
YouTuber Yung Filly charged with raping woman in Australia
The 29-year-old is best known for being part of the YouTube collective Beta Squad.
‘My anxiety’s through the roof,’ says woman who stayed at home for Milton
Chynna Perkins described her experiences to the BBC as a powerful storm bore down on her part of Florida.
Where is Hurricane Milton heading?
Milton hit western Florida near Siesta Key, with US officials warning of “life-threatening” storm surge.