Watch: Sir Patrick Stewart's BBC appearances over the years

From CBeebies to The Graham Norton Show, Sir Patrick Stewart's BBC appearances reflected a career that spanned decades.

The legendary actor, who has died aged 86, was best known for roles in Star Trek and X-Men, as well as his celebrated work with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles on 28 October after suffering with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia, according to a statement shared on his social media.

What's at stake for Trump in the US midterms?

Anthony Zurcher explains how the results of the midterm elections could reshape the rest of Trump's presidency.

Voter voices: Which issues matter most to Americans?

As part of our Voter Voices series, the BBC asked Americans across the country what issue will influence how they vote.

Has Flávio Bolsonaro left Brazil to evade justice?

The BBC's Ione Wells looks at whether the defeated right-wing presidential candidate travelled to the US to avoid an ongoing criminal investigation.

What we know as Flávio Bolsonaro lands in US after Brazil election loss

The BBC's Ione Wells unpacks Bolsonaro's journey to Miami after losing Brazil's presidential election and facing a passport surrender order.

Watch: Moment Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Florida

The defeated Brazilian presidential candidate arrived in the US by private jet on Tuesday morning with his wife and two daughters.

What we know about Flávio Bolsonaro’s whereabouts

The BBC's Ione Wells explains recent developments after the US said it would issue visas to the defeated right-wing presidential candidate and his family.

'You're lying' - US and Cuban officials get into shouting match at UN

Cuban delegates reacted in response to claims from US ambassador Mike Waltz that the Havana government has profited off the forced labor of its citizens.

'I earned the respect': First woman football captain at University of Manitoba

Maya Turner was recently named one of the University of Manitoba's seven captains, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the school's history.

Trump v Obama - which president has the star power to get out the vote?

The BBC's Sarah Smith followed the current and former presidents as both parties hope their biggest names can drive midterm turnout.

Watch: BBC asks Democrat El-Sayed about tight Michigan Senate race

The BBC's Sarah Smith asks Democrat Abdul El-Sayed why polls suggest his contest against Republican Mike Rogers is so close.

Who actually controls Ukraine's access to Starlink?

President Zelensky says limits to the technology continue to affect Ukrainian forces, while US officials and Elon Musk offer conflicting accounts of who controls it.

Watch: 'It's part of the culture' - New York bans horse-drawn carriages after more than 160 years

The BBC's Madeline Halpert spoke to city tourists, residents and horse carriage workers about the industry and their opinion on the ban.

Damaging hail pelts Phoenix in rare storm

Videos from the Arizona capital show people sheltering inside a car as hail smashes the windscreen, while intense downpours covered neighbourhoods in ice.

Watch: How Trump's mass deportation drive is playing out in Ohio

The BBC's Tom Bateman traveled to Springfield to see how President Donald Trump's immigration policies are affecting the community.

'Let's move on': Albertans react to separatist movement setback

Preliminary referendum results show that more than two-thirds of Alberta voters support remaining part of Canada, easing concerns over national unity.

US church on front line of battle against drug known as 'tranq'

Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.

Born in jail to a mum with a heroin addiction - how US teenager Abby has been affected by drugs

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to the daughter of a former heroin addict about the effect drugs have had on her family.

The father and son on opposite sides of Alberta’s separation vote

Albertans are voting on whether to stay in Canada or pursue independence via a referendum, splitting even some close-knit families.

Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Chicago, where communities are battling a new wave of synthetic drugs.

Every scrap of paper checked: Police hunting for synthetic drugs in Chicago jail

BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as America battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.