French court upholds abaya ban in public schools
France's highest court on Thursday upheld the government's ban on students in public schools from wearing the abaya, a long, robe-like garment often worn by Muslim women, in a decision that rights groups warn will lead to more discrimination.
2023-09-08 03:50
Ukraine war: WFP chief Cindy McCain says grain deal with Russia needed to feed world
Cindy McCain tells the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme the deal must be renewed by 18 May.
2023-05-12 08:50