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The BBC's Nada Tawfik reports from Utah, where Tyler Robinson appeared in court as prosecutors read the charges against him.

'The hungry can't stay silent' - behind deadly protests in oil-rich Angola

As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality.

Malawians await presidential poll result in vote dominated by economic woes

If no candidate wins more than half the votes, the top two contenders will head to a run-off.

Charlie Kirk suspect confessed in hidden note to roommate, prosecutors allege

The 22-year-old has been charged with murder and is facing the death penalty if convicted at trial.

Chinese-linked mining firms sued over 'ecological catastrophe' in Zambia

Million of litres of highly acidic waste spilled into rivers in a copper-mining area, farmers say.

'Completely different, yet genuinely get on' - BBC correspondents on Starmer and Trump

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason and North America Editor Sarah Smith discuss what's at stake for both sides during the trip.

US says 'framework' for TikTok ownership deal agreed with China

The deal will pave the way to US ownership of the social media platform's American operations, according to the US treasury secretary.

Watch: Soda truck falls into sinkhole in Mexico City

Initial reports suggested the sinkhole was caused by a collapsed drainage system, according to Iztapalapa's mayor.

Boss of degrading sex-trade ring in Dubai's glamour districts unmasked by BBC

Young Ugandan women tell BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.

Does Israel face a 'South Africa moment' over Gaza?

BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams looks at parallels between reactions to Israel and apartheid-era South Africa.

Qatar hosts Arab-Islamic emergency summit over Israeli strike on Doha

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A draft resolution reportedly says Israeli "hostile acts" threaten peace in the Middle East.

Brazil's Lula hits back at Trump over Bolsonaro trial and tariffs

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In an essay, he says Brazil's democracy and sovereignty "are not on the table" after clashes with the White House.

Romania becomes second Nato country to report Russian drone in its airspace

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Ukraine's President Zelensky called the incursion "an obvious expansion of the war by Russia".

Rubio arrives in Israel as IDF destroys more Gaza City buildings

The US secretary of state will discuss the war in Gaza following Israel's attack on Hamas in Qatar, which has drawn widespread condemnation.

Workers taken to hospital after FBI uses furnace to burn seized meth

Fourteen staff were hospitalised and 75 cats and dogs evacuated.

'We escaped certain death': Israel intensifies Gaza City bombardment, forcing families to flee

A wave of heavy aerial attacks in recent days have triggered a surge in civilian displacement.

Charlie Kirk memorial service set to take place in Arizona stadium

Turning Point USA, the organisation Kirk co-founded, announced the event will be held on 21 September.

Trump 'ready' to sanction Russia if Nato nations stop buying its oil

The US president has repeatedly threatened tougher measures against Moscow, but has so far failed to take action.

The Indian city that sparkles like Paris at night

In 21 months, citizens have lit up 92 Kolkata landmarks with a simple model: your property, their lights.

Malawi - where the petrol queue might overshadow the queue to vote

With long petrol queues on city roads, everyday issues dominate in the run-up to Tuesday's vote.

'We knew the family:' Utah town in disbelief after neighbour accused of killing Charlie Kirk

Authorities have accused Washington, Utah local Tyler Robinson of killing the conservative activist

Bowling and curling among tests for tram driver world championship

Twenty five tram driving teams from all over the world battle it out in Vienna.

New Nato mission to bolster eastern flank after Russia drone incursion

France, Denmark and Germany will send jets to Poland after Russian drones flew into its airspace.

World's first AI minister will eliminate corruption, says Albania's PM

Named Diella, the new minister will help Albania "leapfrog" bigger, more advanced countries, says Edi Rama.

Colombian court rules Meta was wrong to bar porn star's Instagram account

The nation's highest court says the tech firm removed Esperanza Gómez's account without clear justification.

ICE agent shoots dead man who tried to drive at agents, officials say

The driver, Silverio Villegas-Gonzales, was pronounced dead in hospital shortly after the incident.

Anti-apartheid hero's new inquest should lead to justice, Biko family tells BBC

Seen as a martyr in the struggle against white-minority rule, Steve Biko died in police custody in 1977.

Schools shut in two Dutch towns over youth violence and abuse videos

All five secondary schools in Beverwijk and Heemskerk are closed in a bid to restore calm.

BBC Verify reports from house linked to Tyler Robinson

The BBC has been to the house in Washington, Utah which has been linked to the man suspected of killing Charlie Kirk.

Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in custody for shooting Charlie Kirk?

The FBI says a family member recognised the 22-year-old man from Utah from surveillance images released to the public.

Kashmir's young are preserving history - one post at a time

Young Kashmiris are using social media to preserve language, heritage and identity through storytelling.

UK says 'great news' British national freed in Belarus release deal

Julia Fenner was given a long jail term after being detained while entering Belarus in March 2024.

Nato strengthens defences after Russian drones shot down over Poland

Germany, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic will be sending Poland more support to defend Nato's eastern flank.

'Looks like a toy, but it's real': BBC examines a downed Russian drone

Drones like this one were shot down over Polish airspace in the early hours of Wednesday.

Party like it's 2018 - Ethiopians celebrate their new year

Photos of new year celebrations in a country with a calendar seven years behind that followed in the West.

Bolsonaro's coup trial gripped Brazil - and his conviction will divide the country

The ex-president's conviction is a milestone critics will welcome, though his punishment remains unclear.

Ireland threatens to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates

The Irish broadcaster said that Ireland's participation in the contest "would be unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza".

Killing of Trump ally lays bare America's bloody and broken politics

Charlie Kirk's killing is another episode of gun violence in America and the latest in a line of recent political violence.

Mothers and staff tell of global charity's role in child disappearances under Assad regime

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The Assad regime used an international charity to hide children of detainees from their families.

Hong Kong lawmakers say no to more rights for same-sex couples

The law would have recognised some rights for couples who were married overseas.

Watch: Army patrols streets of Kathmandu after fierce protests

Charlotte Scarr reports from the Kathmandu where deadly protests against corruption and nepotism took place.

Watch: Mandelson says he regrets falling for Epstein's lies

Watch: Mandelson says he regrets falling for Epstein's lies

Macron names ally Sébastien Lecornu as new French PM

It comes after a vote of confidence ousted François Bayrou after nine months in power.

Childhood obesity: The South African campaigners fighting for healthy food

The UN says the number of obese teenagers has nearly tripled globally in the last two decades.

Nepal parliament set on fire after PM resigns over anti-corruption protests

KP Sharma Oli steps down amid Nepal's worst unrest in decades, with at least 22 deaths reported in clashes.

Japan is set to choose its fourth PM in five years - who could be next?

Japan's next leader will face the challenge of steering a much weakened government.

The pride of Ethiopia - What it took to build Africa's largest hydro-electric dam

In a fractious nation, the dam's construction has brought people together despite controversy abroad.

NZ 'suitcase murder': Anti-depressants found in children's bodies

A jury heard Hakyung Lee killed her children in an attempted mass suicide after her husband's death.

Murdochs reach deal in succession battle over media empire

Lachlan Murdoch will retain control the conservative Fox and News Corp empire under the deal.

Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protests

Thousands had taken to the streets demanding that the government lift the ban and tackle corruption.

Six Israelis killed by Palestinian gunmen at Jerusalem bus stop

Israeli police say two gunmen were killed after the attack, which was one of the deadliest in the city in years.

Ousting PM plunges France into fresh political crisis

François Bayrou is out, and President Emmanuel Macron now faces the same problem four prime ministers have failed to solve.

A survivor's plea for kindness: How Australia's mushroom murder case ended

As Erin Patterson was sentenced, her sole surviving victim Ian Wilkinson called for privacy and kindness.

Watch: Glitz, glamour and emotional speeches at VMAs 2025

The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) have taken place in New York, with high profile figures in the music industry taking to the red carpet.

Palestinian prisoners not being given adequate food, Israel top court says

The court said the state is legally obligated to provide enough food to ensure "a basic level of existence."

Australian triple murderer jailed for life over toxic mushroom lunch

She will serve a non-parole period of 33 years for killing three relatives and trying to kill another.

In US town hoping for revival, Trump's tariffs put to test

The gulf between Trump's rhetoric and the reality on the ground is starting to show.

India's iconic Parsi magazine to shut after 60 years

Parsiana - a fortnightly journal that chronicles the Parsi community - was started in 1964 by a Parsi doctor.

Inflatable tanks and flat-pack guns - inside Ukraine's decoy war

Both Russia and Ukraine are using blow up dolls and plastic decoys as tricks on the battlefield.

Why the world is watching RFK's fight with US health agency

The US health secretary's plans could have a huge impact on health policy not just in the US, but across the globe.

Ethiopia outfoxes Egypt over the Nile's waters with its mighty dam

Ethiopia is set to inaugurate a mega dam that has stoked tensions with Egypt.

Watch: BBC at the scene of Ukrainian government building strike

One of Kyiv's main government buildings was hit in overnight missile and drone strikes by Russia.

One of America's most wanted evaded the FBI for 21 years - only to be found in Wales

The prime suspect for two bombings in California in 2003 was found in a Welsh cottage last year.

Snapped cable caused Lisbon funicular crash, first report says

The rest of the mechanism worked properly, says a preliminary report into the crash which killed 16 people.

Lisbon funicular worker among those killed in crash

Four employees of a non-profit organisation and a transport worker are among those who died.

'No doubt' Russia will cross Nato border if Ukraine falls, former US VP says

Former US Vice-President Mike Pence calls for security guarantees in Ukraine to help deliver “just and lasting peace”.

The sunscreen scandal shocking Australia - the world's skin cancer hotspot

It has shaken consumer trust and raised questions about global sunscreen regulation.

New Bollywood romcom sparks debate over stereotyping south India

Param Sundari has reignited conversation on how India's most influential film industry represents non-Hindi speaking states.

Watch: What's in the 'missing minute' of Epstein's jail video?

The US House Oversight Committee has released new surveillance footage recorded hours before the convicted paedophile's death.

'Out of control': Witnesses describe fatal Lisbon funicular crash

At least 16 people were killed and 20 more injured, some critically, Portuguese authorities say.

Watch: Key moments from RFK Jr's heated Senate hearing

The US health secretary faced questions on Covid deaths and vaccines a week after firing the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Ebola outbreak kills 15 in DR Congo

Health officials urge people to take preventive measures following a new outbreak of the deadly virus.

Thailand names third prime minister in two years

Thailand has seen multiple administrations deposed by court interventions and military coups.

'My mother was my shelter and storm': Arundhati Roy on her fierce new memoir

Mother Mary comes to me is a raw, bruising, yet life-affirming portrait of Arundhati Roy's mother.

Joe Biden undergoes skin cancer surgery

The former US president had been spotted with a wound on the right side of his head in recent days.

'The hit was very hard': Eyewitness in second carriage shares video of crash moment

The incident in Lisbon's funicular has left 16 dead and multiple injured.

Boy, 3, pulled from funicular crash that has shocked Portugal

It is unclear what caused the crash in which 16 people died and more than 20 were injured, including many foreign nationals.

Israel intensifies Gaza City attacks as UN warns of 'horrific' consequences for displaced families

Strikes reportedly kill 31 people in the city, home to a million people and where a famine was declared last month.

What we know about Lisbon's deadly funicular crash

At least 17 people died after a carriage on the city's famous Glória hillside railway derailed.

Who are the victims of the Lisbon funicular cable crash?

A transport worker is among those killed, while a three-year-old German boy is reported to have escaped with minor injuries.

Guyana President Irfaan Ali claims victory in general election

The incumbent president claimed victory in an election dominated by how to manage the country's vast oil reserves.

Three dead after historic funicular railway derails in Lisbon

A train on Lisbon's famous Gloria funicular cable railway derailed and crashed.

Trump says 11 killed in US strike on drug-carrying vessel from Venezuela

The Trump administration has signalled a willingness to use military force against drug cartels.

'A bullet went through my skull': Tanzania abduction survivor

Activist Edgar Mwakabela describes his ordeal after he says he was kidnapped and shot by suspected state agents.

Floods kill 30 and submerge 1,400 villages in Indian state

More than 354,000 people have been affected by the worst floods since 1988, as rescue efforts continue.

Watch: Key moments from China's big show of strength

The military parade was attended by world leaders including Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un and showcased China’s new weapons.

Germany's far-right AfD suffers series of candidate deaths ahead of local vote

Police say there is no evidence of foul play, ahead of local elections in western Germany.

'Covered in dust and too shocked to speak': Afghan villagers reel at scale of quake's devastation

Cut off by rock falls in the mountains, locals who survived the tremors help pull injured and dead from the rubble.

Aerial search for survivors after Afghan quake kills 800 people

Rescuers are hampered by mountainous terrain and roads strewn with debris.

Power and a touch of paranoia as China prepares to host grand military parade

This is a big week for President Xi Jinping, who will host Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un in Beijing.

Gaza flotilla with Greta Thunberg on board departs Barcelona

Around 20 boats have left the port of Barcelona with Greta Thunberg and aid supplies on board.

How the death of a delivery driver ignited Indonesia

Protests over corruption and inequality have spiralled into violence, arson and deaths.

Russia's Putin hails 'unprecedented' ties with China as talks begin

The Russian leader hailed relations between both countries saying they were on an "unprecedented level".

Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee

The food giant says Laurent Freixe had an "undisclosed" relationship with "a direct subordinate".

Arrest after fatal shooting of Ukrainian politician Andriy Parubiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says "urgent investigations" are underway to establish what happened.

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani injured in car accident

The former Trump adviser's car was struck from behind on a highway in New Hampshire, a statement said.

Enforcing Australia's social media ban on kids is possible but contains risks, report says

The impending ban is popular with many parents, but experts have raised concerns over privacy and age verification technology.

How Tokyo is using AI video to prepare for a Mt Fuji eruption

Tokyo authorities say they released the AI-generated video to raise awareness and help people prepare for disaster - but how likely is Mt Fuji to actually erupt?

Man arrested after crashing car into Russian consulate in Australia

Police say an officer injured their hand but no other injuries were reported.

Indonesian politicians to have perks cut in bid to quell unrest

The move aims to subdue anti-government demonstrations that have swept across the country.

Three dead after protests over death of taxi driver in Indonesia

The demonstrations - which also focus on cost-of-living and politicians expenses - are seen as a key test for President Prabowo Subianto.

As beer sales fall, young Germans develop taste for alcohol-free lager

Non-alcoholic sales have more than doubled in recent years, even though Germany's wider beer market has slumped.

What happens next after Trump tariffs ruled illegal?

A US appeals court has ruled that most of Trump’s tariffs are illegal - so what happens now?

Three killed and dozens injured in train derailment in Egypt

The train had been travelling from Marsa Matruh to the Egyptian capital Cairo when it came off the tracks.

Life inside notorious Alligator Alcatraz in its final days

Family members of detainees say their loved ones disappeared into the notorious immigration detention facility.

How Tokyo is using AI video to prepare for a Mt Fuji eruption

Tokyo authorities say they released the AI-generated video to raise awareness and help people prepare for disaster - but how likely is Mt Fuji to actually erupt?

The death of 'soul of South African storytelling' sparks grief and anger

Actress Nandi Nyembe's final months were marked by money problems that threatened to overshadow her career.

Fed Governor Cook in court to block Trump from firing her

The legal case over Trump's move could have lasting implications for the central bank's independence.

Thai court removes PM over leaked phone call with Cambodian leader

Court rules Paetongtarn Shinawatra breached ethics guidelines in a call where she called Cambodia's ex-leader Hun Sen "uncle" and criticised the Thai army.

What Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding could look like

From dress(es) to secret plans, experts share their predictions for America's wedding of the century.

Manhunt in Australian bush brings long-dismissed conspiracy theorists to the fore

Two officers were shot dead in a small, rural town, allegedly by a man with links to the "SovCit" movement.

Madeleine McCann suspect to be released in less than three weeks

Christian Brückner is still dangerous, the German prosecutor leading the investigation into the toddler's disappearance tells the BBC.

Tourist pouring beer down elephant's trunk in Kenya sparks anger

Investigations have been launched following the footage posted to Instagram - which has since been deleted.

Buddhist rites and packed museums: South Korea is celebrating K-pop Demon Hunters

There is frenzy, fascination and even a little bit of FOMO as Koreans revel in the K-pop hit.

National security or xenophobia? Texas restricts Chinese owning and renting property

Critics fear a new law in Texas will prove discriminatory - but officials say it it vital to combat "adversaries".

'India put us on the boat like captives - then threw us in the sea'

Rohingya refugees tell the BBC they were flown from Delhi and forced into the sea off the coast of Myanmar.

Minneapolis school attacker 'obsessed with idea of killing children', officials say

The two children killed in the shooting have been identified as Fletcher Merkel, eight, and Harper Moyski, 10.

Cases of flesh-eating screwworm on the rise in Mexico

The parasites mainly infest cattle but there have also been dozens of cases involving people.

Watch: Moment pilot is rescued after emergency water landing

New drone video shows rescuers rushing to the small plane off the coast of North Carolina and extracting the pilot in less than 30 seconds.

Denmark apologises to Greenland's forced contraception victims

Mette Frederiksen says sorry to to women who were fitted with devices, sometimes without their knowledge.

'Exhausted, hungry, and scared': What it's like to be a journalist in Gaza

Palestinian journalists give the BBC first-hand accounts of the hardship and dangers they face while reporting on the war.

European leaders boost Moldova in face of 'relentless' Russia

France, Germany and Poland leaders travel to state to back EU accession plan weeks before key election.

Watch: How the Catholic school shooting unfolded in Minneapolis

Two children, aged eight and 10, have been killed and 17 other people injured following a shooting during Mass.

German cabinet backs voluntary military service, opening door to conscription

The defence minister wants to increase soldiers in service from 182,000 to 260,000 by the early 2030s.

Who is Lisa Cook, and what is Federal Reserve governor accused of?

President Trump has ordered the removal of the central bank official - we unpack what it all means.

France returns slain king's skull to Madagascar

King Toera was killed by French troops 128 years ago and his head kept in a Paris museum's archive.

Israeli hostage families and demonstrators hold day of protests

Families of hostages being held by Hamas are protesting across Israel in a day of marches, rallies and demonstrations.

South Korea's charm offensive and other takeaways from Trump meeting

Ahead of Lee's White House visit, anxieties were bubbling in Seoul that the meeting could turn bitter.

Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to four felony charges after LA arrest

The rapper, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was detained last week while wandering the streets in his underwear.

French helicopter crew survive crash into lake

The helicopter was attempting to collect water to fight wildfires at the time of the crash.

Trump threatens to deploy troops to Baltimore to 'clean up' crime

The deployment of military for domestic law enforcement has drawn backlash from Democrats, with one governor calling it an "abuse of power".

France summons US envoy over antisemitism claims

France denies allegations it is failing to tackle a surge in antisemitism since the Gaza war began.

Jerry Adler, who starred in The Sopranos, dies aged 96

Adler started acting in his early 60s, after some 30 years working behind the scenes on Broadway.

Medvedev beaten after photographer invades court

Daniil Medvedev is out of the US Open after a remarkable defeat by Benjamin Bonzi, where a photographer walking on to the court changed the course of the match.

Zelensky vows to continue fighting as Ukraine marks independence day

Russia said power and energy facilities had been targeted by Ukraine, which accused Russia of "spreading manipulations".

More than 30 jihadists killed in air strikes, Nigerian military says

Concern is mounting about "war-time levels of slaughter" in Nigeria, including a resurgence of jihadist activity.

Man who alleged hundreds were raped and buried in Indian temple town arrested

The former temple cleaner's startling claims threw the town of Dharmasthala in Karnataka into turmoil.

How Israel's policies created famine in Gaza

Israel has systematically obstructed food entering Gaza, aid agencies say, as a UN-backed body confirms a famine.

Ghislaine Maxwell denies seeing 'inappropriate' conduct by Trump

Maxwell was interviewed after pressure on Trump to release information about whether prominent figures were involved in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.

Watch: Solar-powered cars start epic Australian outback race

Thirty-four teams from all over the world are competing to win the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

US government wants to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Uganda

His lawyers accuse the government of trying to "coerce" him to plead guilty by threatening to deport him "halfway across the world".

Prison conduct, remorse and contraband: What we learned from Menendez parole hearings

Phones, candles and behaviour by the long-term US inmates factored into the refusal of their release.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts creating lava fountain

Kilauea, on Hawaii's Big Island, started spewing fresh lava on 22 August, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said.

Russia is trying to stop meeting on peace and prolong war, Zelensky says

Volodymyr Zelensky urges Western allies to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow if it shows no interest in peace.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from jail and reunited with family

The El Salvadoran was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration but was brought back to face human smuggling charges.

'My youngest child doesn't know what fruit tastes like': Gaza residents on famine

A UN-backed body says more than half a million people across Gaza are facing "starvation, destitution and death".

Why California and Texas are at the centre of a redistricting battle

The two most populous states are in a political battle poised to have a major impact on the balance of power in Washington DC.

Ghislaine Maxwell claims in DOJ interview that Epstein list doesn't exist

Maxwell denied that there is any 'client list' of prominent figures involved in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.

Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs?

Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics?

How Israel's policies created famine in Gaza

Israel has systematically obstructed food entering Gaza, aid agencies say, as a UN-backed body confirms a famine.

Beijing opposes 'bully' US for 50% tariffs on India

China's ambassador to India Xu Feihong says Beijing "firmly opposes" Washington's steep tariffs on Delhi.

Former Thai PM Thaksin acquitted in royal insult case

The former PM's lese majeste charge relates to an interview he did with a South Korean newspaper years ago.

At least 18 killed and dozens injured in separate Colombia attacks

A car bomb killed six people in Cali while a downed police helicopter left 12 officers dead.

French streamer's death 'not due to trauma', autopsy finds

The online personality known as Jean Pormanove was found dead in his home in Nice on Monday.

Appeals court throws out Trump's $500m civil fraud penalty

In its 323-page ruling, the New York judges stated that the fine was excessive, and likely violated the US Constitution.

The race for the two miles-a-second super weapons that Putin says turn targets to dust

Russia and China are leading the global race in hypersonic missiles - how worried should we be that the US is playing catch up and the UK has none?

The 95-year-old Korean POW who wishes to return to the North to die

Ahn Hak-sop, whose wishes to return to North Korea before he dies, failed his attempt on Wednesday.

Texas approves new electoral map favouring Republicans

Facing opposition from Democrats who fled the state to stall the vote, Republicans hope the new maps will lead to more seats in Congress.

Frank Caprio: 'Nicest judge in the world' dies aged 88

The US celebrity judge and social media star has been remembered for his "unique brand of compassion".

Leading conservationist in South Africa denies smuggling rhino horns worth $14m

John Hume was allegedly part of an international rhino horn trafficking syndicate, prosecutors say.

Oregon crews race to douse fire in one of the world's tallest trees

With about 50 ft already lost, the fire may impact the Doerner Fir's standing in global height rankings, officials say.

Why Donetsk matters so much for Ukraine's defences

For Ukraine to lose western Donetsk would mean the fall of a bulwark against any future Russian advance.

Watch: Moment debris skyrockets after gas line explosion

- अगस्त 20, 2025

Three firefighters were injured in the North Carolina explosion, which resulted from a car crashing into a building's gas line.

Why Oval Office map has played crucial role in Trump's view of Ukraine war

- अगस्त 20, 2025

Ukraine's leader has taken issue with the American map, because of the amount of control it gives Russia.

Investigation into 'horrifying' death of French streamer

- अगस्त 20, 2025

Raphaël Graven, also known as Jeanpormanove, was found dead at a residence in Contes, a village north of Nice, prosecutors said.

Son of Norway's crown princess charged with rape and abuse

Marius Borg Høiby is charged with 32 offences and could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.

Watch: Two presidents, two very different Oval Office encounters

Onlookers gasped as Trump and Zelensky's meeting in Washington in February descended into chaos, but times have changed.

'The water had no mercy': Hundreds killed as floods ravage north Pakistan

BBC visited villages which were wiped out overnight by rains, flash floods and landslides.

I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning

Calum Macdonald and the families of three people who died in South East Asia call on the Foreign Office for clearer travel advice.

I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning

Calum Macdonald and the families of three people who died in South East Asia call on the Foreign Office for clearer travel advice.

Watch: Destruction in Pakistan after flash floods that have killed hundreds

The majority of fatalities were recorded in the northwest Buner district, where at least 200 people were killed.

Rescuers in Nigeria search for dozens missing after boat capsizes

Safety regulations are rarely enforced leading to a large number of accidents on the waterways.

I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning

Calum Macdonald and the families of three people who died in South East Asia call on the Foreign Office for clearer travel advice.

New wave of African pride rises in the Caribbean

From jollof rice in St Lucia to Afrobeats in Jamaica, islanders find new ways to embrace Africa.

Watch: Plane makes emergency landing on Australian golf course

Video shows the aircraft flying over the golf course before crash landing, as the pilot and passenger escaped without major injuries.

Resignation and betrayal: What handing Donbas to Putin would mean for Ukraine

Donald Trump is reportedly planning to urge Ukraine to surrender the Donetsk and Luhansk regions as part of negotiations over an end to the war.

Trump posted a photo of me sitting by my tent - then a bulldozer arrived

DC's largest homeless encampment was destroyed after the president called for a crackdown. What happened to its residents?

Macron condemns 'act of hatred' after tree memorial for murdered Jew is cut down

- अगस्त 17, 2025

The French president said the felling of the tree honouring Ilan Halimi was "an attempt to kill him a second time".

Trump shifts ceasefire stance and urges Ukraine to agree Russia peace deal

- अगस्त 17, 2025

The US president will meet Zelensky in Washington on Monday in the wake of his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.

Gazan woman flown to Italy dies of malnutrition

- अगस्त 17, 2025

The woman was one of 180 Gazans evacuated by Italy in response to the humanitarian crisis

Erin rapidly intensifies to category five hurricane

The "extremely powerful" storm "explosively deepened and intensified" overnight, say forecasters

No ceasefire, no deal: What summit means for Trump, Putin and Ukraine

Three BBC correspondents at the meeting in Alaska assess what we learned about the two leaders and what's next for the war.

'The world is behaving irrationally' - Putin's warm welcome gets cold reaction in Ukraine

In the absence of a deal, Ukrainians focused on the optics of Putin's visit to Trump in Alaska.

One dead and several injured as Danish train hits tanker and derails

Local media report crash at railway crossing in southern Jutland involved lorry transporting farm waste.

Watch: Moment Trump and Putin meet in Alaska for Ukraine talks

This is the moment Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin exchange handshakes as they meet for a summit in Alaska.

Suspected French spy arrested in alleged Mali coup plot

The French national is accused of working "on behalf of the French intelligence service" in Mali.

'About our lives, but without our voice': Sidelined Ukrainians look on

Left uninvited to key talks, many Ukrainians look on with a mix of fatigue and mistrust.

Spain at 'extreme risk' of new wildfires as 14 blazes spread

Temperatures remain high across southern Europe with wildfires also affecting Portugal, Greece, France and the Balkans.

Far-right Israeli minister taunts prominent Palestinian prisoner

Video shows Itamar Ben Gvir telling the most prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti "you will not win".

Flash floods kill more than 160 in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir

The majority of deaths were recorded in Pakistan's mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa area.

EU sends wildfire help to Spain as death toll rises

Spain has activated an EU disaster assistance mechanism for the first time in response to the fires.

Israeli settlement plans will 'bury' idea of Palestinian state, minister says

Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich announced approval for 3,401 new homes in the controversial E1 area project in the occupied West Bank.

Australia and Vanuatu agree to $328m security and business deal

Australia is trying to grow its influence in the Pacific region, to counter China's increased power.

'Our children are dying': Rare footage shows plight of civilians in besieged Sudan city

Parents are struggling to feed their children in war-hit Sudan's Darfur region.

'It's coming home' - the undignified row over the body of Zambia's ex-president

Edgar Lungu, who died in June, is yet to be buried - the debate over what next exposes deep divisions.

BBC defends investigation of Kenya child-sex trafficking after 'hoax' claims

The exposé was in the "public interest", the BBC says, following criticism from senior Kenyan politicians.

Gaza talks to focus on releasing hostages all in one go, Netanyahu hints

- अगस्त 14, 2025

Mediators say a deal can be pushed through in the weeks before Israel's planned expansion of the war.

German states debate who invented Bratwurst sausages

- अगस्त 14, 2025

The German states of Bavaria and Thuringia are embroiled in a row over who can lay claim to inventing the Bratwurst.

Teens arrested for Brad Pitt burglary targeted other stars, say LA police

The suspects, including two boys, raided the houses of other actors and athletes, police say.

Macron admits French repression in Cameroon's independence struggle

French leader cites independence icons who were killed during military operations led by French forces.

Putin reaffirms 'friendship' with North Korea ahead of Trump talks

Kim Jong Un provides Moscow with artillery, missiles - and as a BBC investigation shows, labourers working in 'slave-like' condition.

Zelensky and EU leaders to hold call with Trump ahead of Putin summit

The talks are aimed at exerting pressure on Trump to back Ukraine more during his summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.

UK firms chase $38bn India contracts but challenges loom

The free trade deal signed last month will open India's vast government procurement market to UK suppliers - but it will not be easy.

Why are Trump and Putin meeting in Alaska and when will it happen?

Trump says he will meet with the Russian leader in the "great state of Alaska".

Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance

Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative.

US announces criminal charges against Haitian gang leader Barbecue

He heads the group Viv Ansanm, which controls much of Haiti's capital and is accused of multiple murders, kidnappings and attacks on infrastructure.

Watch: Europe's wildfires seen from above

Aerial video shows the extent of devastation caused by wildfires in a number of European countries.

Zelensky rules out ceding Donbas region as Russians make fresh advance

The Ukrainian leader was speaking ahead of a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.

Who was Anas al-Sharif, prominent Gaza journalist killed by Israel?

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Sharif was killed when Israel targeted a tent used by media in northern Gaza, alongside six others, Al Jazeera said.

Bowen: Israeli settlers intensify campaign to drive out West Bank Palestinians

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In the shadow of the Gaza war, violence is rising in the occupied territories as radical settlers seize land with the backing of the government.

Watch: Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippine boat

Watch: Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippine boat

British backpacker pleads guilty to killing man while drunk on e-scooter

Alicia Kemp, 25, from Redditch, was on a working holiday in Western Australia when she hit the father-of-two.

Eight killed in Ecuador nightclub shooting

The nightclub was in Guayas, one of four Ecuadorian provinces currently in a state of emergency.

India's immigration raids send ripples through slums and skyscrapers alike

An upscale Indian suburb is rounding up some of its most marginalised residents, saying they are illegal immigrants.

Watch: Moment storm blows roof off Nebraska prison

No one was injured and no inmates escaped as the storm hit Nebraska State Penitentiary, the prison said.

Jubilant scenes but bumpy road ahead in post-Hasina Bangladesh

Bangladesh marked a year since Sheikh Hasina fled with promises of renewal, but little mention of its problems.

Netanyahu defends Gaza plans as Israel heavily criticised at UN Security Council

Israel's Prime Minister also claimed Israeli hostages held in Gaza were "the only ones being deliberately starved".

Standing ovation as first female umpire for Major League Baseball takes to the pitch

Jen Pawol donated her hat to a baseball museum after her history-making game on Saturday.

Rescue efforts continue after deadly floods hit China

At least 15 people have died and dozens more are missing after flash floods hit Gansu province, local authorities say.

Protesters intensify pressure against Netanyahu plan to expand Gaza war

Israel sparked international condemnation on Friday after its security cabinet approved an expansion of its military offensive in Gaza.

Watch: Masked thieves steal $7k of Labubu dolls in California

The LA County Sheriff's Department says it is investigating the incident.

Mexico rejects Trump's reported military plan against drug cartels

The statement follows a report that Trump has secretly authorised use of military force against Latin American drug cartels.

Watch: 'World's Ugliest Dog' crowned in California

Held at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, the annual event promotes adopting dogs of all ages and appearances.

Military veteran arrested week after fatal Montana shooting

Authorities have not given a motive in the attack but said he was a regular at the pub.

Watch: 'Houston, we've had a problem' says Jim Lovell

Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, has died aged 97.

What Israel's Gaza City takeover plan could mean for Palestinians

Israel has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City, which it says is part of its strategy to end the war.

Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, dies aged 97

The commander of Apollo 13 famously rescued his men from near certain death in space.

What we know about Israel's plan to take over Gaza City

The plan faces fierce opposition within Israel as well as international criticism.

South African court rules that Zambia can repatriate body of ex-president

Edgar Lungu's family has been locked in a bitter dispute with Zambia's government over where to bury him.

Trump opens door for crypto in retirement accounts

The president signs an order aimed at expanding the kinds of investments allowed in retirement accounts.

Ex-Superman actor says he's becoming an ICE agent

Dean Cain says he'll be "sworn in as an ICE agent asap" following a recruitment drive by the agency.

'I loved them' - Police interview with Australian mushroom murderer

Footage of police interviewing convicted triple-murderer Erin Patterson has been released by the Victorian Supreme Court.

Is Perrier as pure as it claims? The bottled water scandal gripping France

Claims that natural mineral water brands are filtering their water have shocked the country.

Payout for mother wrongfully jailed over babies' deaths 'inadequate' - lawyer

Kathleen Folbigg was freed in 2023 after a review found there was reasonable doubt she killed her babies.

Why Trump-Putin talks unlikely to bring rapid end to Ukraine war

Even with Trump's direct involvement, Moscow's preconditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine make a swift ending to the bloodshed difficult to reach.

Zambia dismisses US health warning after toxic spill in copper mining area

Zambia's government says the water is safe to drink after the US embassy ordered its staff to withdraw.

Two Ghanaian ministers die in helicopter crash, along with six others

The authorities have not confirmed the cause of the crash, described as a "national tragedy".

'Fake nurse' arrested in Florida after seeing more than 4,000 patients

A police investigation into Autumn Bardisa was launched due to concerns about her qualifications.

Tears and outrage in South Africa as accused in pig farm murder walks free

Adrian de Wet says he was forced to throw the bodies of two black women into the pig enclosure.

France wildfire is 'catastrophe on an unprecedented scale', says PM

The huge wildfire is the largest in France so far this year and has burned an area larger than Paris.

Five troops injured after soldier opens fire at Georgia military base

The US Army sergeant allegedly opened fire on his fellow troops before being tackled by soldiers, officials say.

Myanmar's figurehead president dies after long illness

The South East Asian nation's military leaders named Myint Swe acting president after a 2021 coup.

Trump's new tariffs take effect in trade war escalation

On Wednesday, the president also threatened a 100% import tax on foreign-made semiconductors.

Hiroshima: Ceremony marks 80th anniversary of atomic bombing

At the ceremony, Japan's PM urged all countries to work towards nuclear disarmament.

Oceangate's Titan whistleblower: 'People were sold a lie'

A former Oceangate employee says he told US authorities about safety concerns with the sub before it imploded.

How Trump's secondary tariffs on Russia could hit the global economy

The sweeping secondary tariffs could cut the flow of Russian oil and gas to global markets.

UN official says Israel expanding Gaza operations would risk 'catastrophic consequences'

The UN's assistant secretary general says reports of the possible move are "deeply alarming".

'Hiroshima survivor stories were painful to draw'

Hiroshima students have spent weeks visualising the stories of survivors from the atomic bomb and turning them into art.

Convicted rapist fighting to remain in parliament in Australia

The New South Wales parliament wants to expel Gareth Ward after he was last month found guilty of rape.

South African farm worker says he was forced to feed women to pigs

At the start of a murder trial, a farm supervisor says his boss ordered him to dispose of two women's bodies.

Putin and Trump's relationship has soured - but behind the posturing, a Ukraine deal is still possible

Steve Witkoff is visiting Moscow this week - is it a sign that an agreement between Russia and the US to end the fighting in Ukraine could yet be reached?

Watch: Fireworks ignite as blaze hits Japanese festival launch boats

Launch barges at a fireworks festival in Japan's city Yokohama caught fire after pyrotechnics landed on them.

Soulja Boy arrested on suspicion of weapons charges

He was arrested during a traffic stop on suspicion of possession of a firearm while being a felon.

Disfigured, shamed and forgotten: The BBC visits the Korean survivors of the Hiroshima bomb

When the atom bomb was dropped, 140,000 Koreans were in Japan's Hiroshima city, many as forced labour.

Russian volcano erupts for first time in more than 500 years

The eruption of a volcano in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula may be linked to a massive earthquake last week, experts say.

More than 50 migrants die off Yemen in boat capsize

Dozens are still missing after a boat carrying more than 150 migrants - many believed to be Ethiopian - sank off Yemen's south coast.

Manhunt intensifies for Montana bar shooting suspect as four victims named

Police say the suspect was "a regular" at the bar where he opened fire, and that a bartender and three patrons were among the victims.

Mission begins to save snails threatened by own beauty

Researchers in Cuba and the UK are working together to reveal the biological secrets of the beautiful but endangered Polymita snail.

Secret filming exposes the 'madams' involved in Kenya's child-sex trade

An undercover BBC investigation reveals the women who involve children as young as 13 in sex work.

Hackers, secret cables and security fears: The explosive fight over the UK's new Chinese embassy

It will be the biggest embassy in Europe, if approved. But its opponents fear it brings with it certain risks and dangers

Ukraine officials held in military drone corruption probe

The arrests come just two days after Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies had their independence restored.

Leaders condemn videos of emaciated hostages as Red Cross calls for access

Hamas said it would allow Red Cross access if humanitarian aid corridors were opened into Gaza.

'I felt an unspoken pressure to smile' - Kenyan women in the workplace

Is the pressure to be likeable holding women back at work?

Pope greeted by vast crowd at Catholic youth event

Hundreds of thousands of Catholics from around the world poured into Rome for the special event

How South Korea's K-beauty industry is being hit by Trump tariffs

Buyers and sellers of South Korean beauty products are stocking up as the 15% US tariff rolls out.

The mystery of Winston Churchill's dead platypus was unsolved, until now

The mystery of a dead platypus, a Nazi submarine and a 45-day voyage has long remained unsolved - until now.

Confusion and anger in Switzerland - hit by highest tariffs in Europe

Trump threatened Switzerland with 31% tariffs but they ended up even higher, leaving the country asking why.

Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop

The move comes as a weaker-than-expected jobs report stoked fears about tariffs.

Chess grandmaster Carlsen wins at Esports World Cup

World number one Magnus Carlsen takes home $250,000 (£188,000) for winning the online competition.

Confusion and anger in Switzerland - hit by highest tariffs in Europe

Trump threatened Switzerland with 31% tariffs but they ended up even higher, leaving the country asking why.

Young Ukrainians get their way as Zelensky overturns law to defuse crisis

Ukraine's parliament votes to restore the independence of two anti-corruption agencies after large-scale protests.

Radioactive wasp nest found at old US nuclear weapons site

The nest with 10 times more radiation than permitted was found at a facility that once produced parts for US nuclear weapons.

Zelensky demands tougher sanctions after Russian strikes kill 31 in Kyiv

It comes after the capital saw one of the most deadliest assaults since Russia's 2022 invasion.

Watch: 'UFO' spotted in Australian skies identified as Chinese rocket

Astrophysicists said that the unusual lights spotted over Brisbane were tied to a satellite launch from China.

Flooded streets and subway systems as storms slam US East Coast

New York and New Jersey have issued a state of emergency for areas hit by the strong storm system.

Iran drives out 1.5 million Afghans, with some branded spies for Israel

Since a war with Israel in June, Iran has stepped up forcible returns. Some Afghans say they were beaten.

Radioactive wasp nest found at old US nuclear weapons site

The nest with 10 times more radiation than permitted was found at a facility that once produced parts for US nuclear weapons.

White House unveils plans for new $200m ballroom

Donald Trump has been calling for the White House to build a new ballroom for nearly a decade.

EU-US tariff deal not finished yet, say Europeans unhappy with Trump's terms

Discrepancies between the two sides' version of the deal have emerged, and key details of the agreement are yet to be negotiated.

Shock, chaos and a hollow win: Chasing a tariff deal with Trump

It's been a fraught process for many countries - with little detail about what exactly has been agreed.

US to deny visas to Palestinian officials

The US says both the PLO and the Palestinian Administration continue to support "terrorism".

More than 30 killed in nursing home hit by Beijing floods

Local officials admit "loopholes in emergency planning" and say the incident is a painful lesson that serves as "a wake-up call".

Family and fans give Ozzy Osbourne emotional send-off

A tearful Sharon Osbourne accompanies Ozzy's coffin through Birmingham, watched by a large crowd.

Swedish terrorist sentenced over burning alive of Jordanian pilot

The killing of Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh by the Islamic State group was shown in a grim video circulated online in 2015.

Watch: Huge stick insect discovered in Australia

A new "supersized" species of stick insect that is roughly as heavy as a golf ball has been discovered in Australia.

At least 30 killed by Israeli fire while waiting for aid, Gaza civil defence ministry says

Israel says it is examining the incident, but is "unaware" of casualties from Israeli gunfire.

Olympic star Dahlmeier dead after climbing accident

Two-time Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier dies aged 31 after a mountaineering accident in Pakistan.

Canada follows France and UK with plan to recognise Palestinian state

Mark Carney says the move depends on Palestinian democratic reforms and elections without Hamas.

Russian missile hits Ukrainian training unit, killing and wounding servicemen

Ukraine's military says three people were killed as Russia posted video of what it said was the strike.

Bowen: UK move to recognise Palestinian state is a diplomatic crowbar to revive peace process

Such a move would be a major departure from UK foreign policy.

Why plane turbulence is really becoming more frequent - and more severe

Flights are getting bumpier, thanks in part to climate change. But new studies are looking into innovative potential ways to turbulence-proof wings - using AI and owls

UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions

The PM says he will take the action in September, unless Israel takes steps including agreeing a ceasefire.

Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating hours-old ceasefire

Cambodia says there have been "no armed clashes" between the two sides since the midnight ceasefire.

Watch: Fighter jet swerves dramatically to avoid birds near packed beach

Footage shows a Spanish fighter jet narrowly missing a flock of birds during an air show in Gijon.

Watch: How did Gaza get to the brink of starvation?

The BBC's diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams explains how the people of Gaza have reached a point of starvation.

Ex-Colombian president Álvaro Uribe guilty of witness-tampering

The 73-year-old has become the first Colombian president to be convicted of a crime.

Watch: Four killed in Manhattan shooting

A New York City police officer is among the four people killed in a shooting inside a Midtown Manhattan high-rise building.

Pro-Ukraine hacker group claims Aeroflot cyber-attack

The Kremlin says reports of a cyber-attack on Russia's national carrier Aeroflot are "worrying".

Watch: Nursing home residents rescued from China floods

At least 30 people have been killed in floods that have inundated large parts of northeastern China.

France and Germany lead downbeat EU response to US trade deal

France describes it as a "submission", though there is relief in Europe that a trade war has been averted.

Seventeen killed as gunmen attack bar in Ecuador

Police say a boy, 12, was among the victims of the latest mass shooting in a country plagued by drug violence.

Trump cites Murdoch's age to seek swift deposition in Epstein case

Trump's lawyers argue that Murdoch is 94 and may not be available to testify in person due to “recent significant health scares".

Watch: BBC's Jeremy Bowen goes onboard a plane dropping aid into Gaza

The BBC's international editor was on a Jordanian flight as it dropped supplies into Gaza.

Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate ceasefire'

US President Donald Trump threatened to pause tariff negotiations until the hostilities stopped.

The winners and losers in US-EU trade deal

Carmakers, consumers and European solidarity - who is up and who is down after 15% tariffs on EU imports to US?

Southern European heatwave fans multiple wildfires

Greece and Turkey are among the countries battling wildfires as temperatures spike in southern Europe.

Five killed in Thailand market mass shooting

Police say officers are investigating the motive behind the attack in Thailand's capital Bangkok.

The Caribbean islands that give you a passport if you buy a home

Five of the region's island nations offer such citizenship by investment for as little as $200,000.

EU and US agree trade deal, with 15% tariffs for European exports to America

US President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen confirm the deal after "tough negotiations" in Scotland.

Jordan and UAE drop aid in Gaza as Israel begins 'tactical pause'

Israel's concession to aid come as it faces growing international pressure to alleviate mass starvation in Gaza.

Bowen: Israel's aid measures a gesture to allies horrified by Gaza starvation

This might be a tacit admission by the Israelis that they need to do more - but more likely the measures are a response to allies.

Firefighters battle to contain Greek wildfires

Greece is battling five major wildfires across the country amid a severe heatwave and high winds

Astronomer's 'clever' PR move embracing CEO scandal - featuring Gwyneth Paltrow

The company at the heart of the Coldplay 'kiss cam' scandal has released a video featuring the ex-wife of Chris Martin.

Passengers use emergency slides to flee plane fire in US

One person was taken to hospital after a fire started during takeoff.

Eleven injured in stabbing at Michigan Walmart, authorities say

One person is in custody following the incident in Traverse City, which police say was a "random act".

Europe accused of going soft on Azerbaijan to avoid buying Russian gas

Critics say EU policy has given Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev a free hand during his crackdown on opponents.

Greece battles wildfires, evacuating residents near Athens

Residents just 30km away from Athens have fled their homes, as Greece's temperatures are forecast to reach 44C on Sunday.

Israel to open Gaza humanitarian corridors as aid drops begin

IDF says it wants to improve humanitarian response in Gaza after days of pressure and growing reports of starvation.

Gaza aid site offered a 'women only' day. It didn't stop the killing

Families say mothers Mary Sheikh al-Eid and Khadija Abu Anza were shot while seeking aid from GHF station in southern Gaza.

Five killed as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks

Three people die in strikes on Dnipro in Ukraine, while two are killed in Russia's Rostov region.

Artist explores the toxic mining legacy of Zambia's 'black mountains'

A major exhibition about the dangerous lives of the boys and young men who scour slag heaps in search of copper.

'I'm so tired': Mother of starving Gazan baby speaks to BBC

Hedaya al-Muta'wi's 18-month-old son Mohammed suffers from malnutrition due to famine, weighing just 6kg.

'I witnessed war crimes' in Gaza, former worker at GHF aid site tells BBC

A retired US soldier reveals why he quit working at Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid hubs.

Taiwan holds controversial vote targeting 'pro-China' lawmakers

The vote could alter the balance of power in Taiwan, which has seen months of political deadlock.

220 MPs call for Starmer to recognise Palestinian state

The PM says recognition of a Palestinian state must be part of a "wider plan" to ensure peace in the region.

Australian politician Gareth Ward found guilty of rape

Ward, a sitting member of New South Wales parliament, assaulted two young men, a jury found.

'Fantastic progress' in trade deal talks with US - India minister

Federal minister Piyush Goyal seems optimistic about India finalising a trade deal with US before the 1 August deadline.

Kelly Osbourne lost 'best friend' after Ozzy's death

She has made her first comments since her father's death at the age of 76 on Tuesday, posting lyrics from the song Changes.

Too hot for Santa as Lapland buckles under record heatwave

After an unusually cold early summer, the whole of Finland has been plunged into two weeks of high temperatures.

Watch: Trump jokes he wants Powell to lower interest rates in awkward exchange

The US president and Federal Reserve chair bickered over the cost and timeline of the Fed’s headquarters renovation project during a tour.

The story behind the photograph of a starving Gaza baby

Photographer Ahmed al-Arini told BBC Newshour he had to catch his breath between each photograph.

Five ice hockey players found not guilty in Canada sexual assault case

The verdict marks the end of the highly publicised case, in which the men were accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2018.

France will recognise Palestinian state, Macron says

President Emmanuel Macron says the announcement will be made at the UN General Assembly in New York.

Can you un-bleach coral? BBC visits remote reef to find out

The BBC's Katy Watson went to Australia's Ningaloo reef, the site of a mass bleaching event, to find out if the damage can be undone.

Verdict expected in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial - what to know

A judge on Thursday will deliver her verdict in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's 2018 world junior ice hockey team.

Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change

The decision from the world's highest court has been welcomed by developing nations at most risk from climate change.

BBC goes inside rebel-held city in DR Congo

The BBC revisits the city of Goma six months after it was seized by M23 rebels.

Watch: 'Living is how I honour them' - Families address Idaho murderer

Relatives of Bryan Kohberger's victims delivered emotional impact statements before he was sentenced to life in prison for killing four students.

Ten workers killed battling wildfires in Turkey

Forestry workers and rescuers were trapped by fire following a change in the wind direction.

FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf reach settlement in abuse lawsuit

Their lawyers say details of the agreement will remain private, ending a case that has dragged on since 2020.

Camp Mystic: Why were so many people killed there during Texas floods?

The recent floods in Kerr County, Texas killed 135 people, including many young children.

Ozzy Osbourne death: 'He was one of nature's good guys'

The BBC's David Sillito looks back at the life of Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, who has died at the age of 76.

Ozzy Osbourne dies, weeks after farewell show

The star, who helped to invent heavy metal, died surrounded by his family, at the age of 76.

'They shot patients in beds' – BBC hears claims of massacre at Suweida hospital

The BBC visits Suweida's National Hospital where staff claim patients were killed by Syrian government forces.

Ozzy Osbourne: Wild life of rock's 'prince of darkness'

The singer helped invent both heavy metal and the image of the wild rock star, before unlikely reality TV fame.

UK fighter jet stuck in India for five weeks leaves for Australia

The F-35B landed in Kerala on 14 June after running into bad weather, then it reported a technical snag.

Ukraine and Russia set for fresh peace talks, Zelensky says

Renewed efforts for a ceasefire come after the US pledged fresh military aid for Kyiv.

Trump administration releases files on Martin Luther King Jr

About 230,000 pages records are unsealed - including FBI surveillance files - despite opposition from some of the King family.

Security committee launches inquiry into Afghan data leak

The Intelligence and Security Committee says all documents related to the case should be provided for review.

Trump threatens to block new stadium if NFL side does not switch back to Redskins name

President Donald Trump threatens to block Washington Commanders' new stadium build if the team does not revert to their original name.

US court orders new trial for man convicted of killing Etan Patz

The 1979 disappearance of the six-year-old boy rattled New York City and the nation.

UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over Gaza civilian suffering

Israel rejects a joint statement which condemns the "drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians".

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, The Cosby Show star, dies aged 54

Warner drowned on Sunday while on vacation in Costa Rica, US media reports.

At least 16 dead after military plane crashes into Dhaka school

The air force training aircraft crashed into a school campus in the capital Dhaka.

Forgotten 'weeds' prove a culinary hit in Kenya

Local indigenous greens grow in popularity despite a ban on farmers swapping or selling seeds.

Kashmir's growing heat crisis hits health and harvests

In Indian-administered Kashmir, low rainfall and rising temperatures are putting people's livelihoods at risk.

How Canada became the centre of a measles outbreak in North America

Confirmed cases of measles in Canada are nearly three times higher than in the US, despite Canada's far smaller population.

WW2 veteran and TikTok star 'Papa' Jake Larson dies aged 102

Tributes are being paid to the American D-Day veteran and social media star.

Bedouins tell BBC they could return to fighting Druze in Syria

More than 1,000 people in Syria have been killed in recent clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters.

British woman dies after rafting incident in French Alps

The woman fell from her raft in Briancon and was later found on a riverbank in a serious condition.

Moscow airports temporarily closed after Ukraine drone attacks

Russia's defence ministry says more than 230 Ukrainian drones have been downed over Russia since Saturday morning.

Israel issues new evacuation orders in crowded central Gazan city

People in Deir al-Balah are told to leave, as the IDF prepares to launch its first ground offensive in the city during its war against Hamas.

Usyk destroys Dubois to reclaim undisputed crown

Oleksandr Usyk further cements his place as a boxing great by stopping Daniel Dubois in round five to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.

Mr and Mrs XCX: Brat star weds drummer of The 1975

Pop star Charli XCX tied the knot with the drummer of band The 1975 on Saturday.

Social media revamp by 92-year-old president struggles to woo young Cameroonians

Paul Biya is the world's oldest president and wants to show he is on the pulse, but many are not convinced.

Members only: India's rich and famous ditch old-school clubs for exclusive hangouts

A new generation of wealth creators has fuelled demand for private members-only clubs in Asia's third largest economy.

US tech CEO resigns after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral

The company said its leader had not met the expected standard of conduct and accountability.

Ukraine seeks new round of talks with Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine has offered to meet Russian negotiators next week.

Dozens killed by Israeli gunfire near aid sites in south Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says

More than 100 others were also injured near two sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, according to the Hamas-run health ministry and civil defence agency.

Syrian presidency to send new force to halt clashes in south

The Syrian leader's move comes after days of clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters in Suweida, reported to have killed hundreds.

Top policeman shakes South Africa with explosive allegations about his boss

Mkhwanazi's explosive claims have resulted in a suspension and the launch of two inquiries.

Why the Epstein case looms large in MAGA world

A subset of Trump supporters are passionate about the case - and angry at the president.

Why Prada – and other luxury brands – keep getting India wrong

A controversy involving Prada has put the spotlight on how global fashion giants engage with India.

Trump sues Murdoch for libel over Jeffrey Epstein letter story

Trump had threatened to force Murdoch to "testify in my lawsuit against him and his 'pile of garbage' newspaper".

El Salvador and US negotiate prisoner swap with Venezuela

Some 250 Venezuelans deported from the US to El Salvador will be exchanged for 10 Americans held in Caracas, according to officials.

Romance scam victim travels 700km 'to marry French beauty queen'

The Belgian turned up at the home of Sophie Vouzelaud in France only to realise he had been a victim of fraud.

What is Trump's vein condition and how serious is it?

The US president has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, according to the White House.

Four dead, 1,300 evacuated as heavy rains hit South Korea

The record rainfall has prompted authorities to raise the weather-related disaster alert to its highest level.

Relentless immigration raids are changing California's way of life

A month since Donald Trump called in the National Guard, raids continue to spark violent protests - and fear.

'Reserved in the womb' and sold for £500: Police bust baby trafficking ring

Police uncover an international baby trafficking syndicate which sold at least 25 infants in Singapore.

A furious Chinese internet takes on privilege

Viral scandals have hit two actresses, a Harvard graduate and a doctor from a top Beijing hospital in recent months.

Watch: Police evacuate residents as wildfires rage in Spain

Spanish authorities estimate that 2,500 hectares (25sq km) of land have been affected in the Toledo region.

Watch: Why is Donald Trump asking Coca-Cola to change its recipe?

The US president says it's better to make the fizzy drink with cane sugar, but why might that be?

Israel regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza

PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Thursday's strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City was a "mistake".

Citizen Kane sled saved from destruction sells for nearly $15m

It is one of at least three wooden sleds made for the filming of the classic 1941 film.

Two dead and many injured in Russian strike on Ukrainian shopping centre

President Zelensky called the strike in Dobropillia "horrific", accusing Russia of "trying to take as many lives as possible".

Watch: How a day of bombing unfolded in Damascus

Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Syria, including near the presidential palace and on the defence ministry headquarters in central Damascus.

Largest Mars rock ever found on Earth sells for $4.3m at auction

The meteorite was discovered in Niger in November 2023 and is 70% larger than the next biggest piece of Mars recovered on Earth.

Israel strikes Damascus as fighting between Syrian forces and Druze rages

Israel says it is "working to save our Druze brothers", but Syria accuses it of "treacherous aggression".

'It's just better!' Trump says Coca-Cola will use cane sugar in US drinks

Trump Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has voiced concern about the health impacts of corn syrup.

Trump's Epstein strategy could pit him against loyal supporters

In defending how his administration is handling supposed files on Jeffrey Epstein, he said "stupid" Republicans fell for a hoax.

Fire engulfs main stage of Tomorrowland festival, two days before opening

Footage on social media shows flames ravaging the Belgian festival's main stage, just two days before it opens.

Driver held for hit-and-run death of world's 'oldest' marathon runner

Fauja Singh was out on his afternoon walk on Monday when he was hit by a speeding car. Police have arrested the driver.

Labubu firm sees profit soaring by at least 350%

Sales, branding and tight cost controls have helped Pop Mart's profits balloon in the first half of 2025.

US House Speaker calls for 'transparency' on Epstein, in departure from Trump

It came as Trump said the attorney general should release "whatever she thinks is credible" on the disgraced financier.

Traitor or patriot? Retrial begins for spy chief who assassinated a president

Kim Jae-gyu was executed for killing dictator Park Chung-hee. Now South Korea is revisiting his case.

Man who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio dies

Bradley Murdoch, the Australian man convicted of murdering British backpacker Peter Falconio in 2001, has died.

Mike Waltz grilled over Signal leak at UN ambassador hearing

President Trump's former national security adviser was pressed on the inclusion of a journalist on a sensitive group chat discussing war plans.

Trump claims tariff deal with Indonesia

Trump says the US will lower its tariffs threatened on goods from Indonesia to 19% from a planned 32%.

French PM looks to scrap two public holidays in bold bid to cut national debt

MPs will vote on François Bayrou's budget plan in the autumn, in a moment of high risk for the government.

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling new Ukraine weapons plan

Under the new plan, the US will sell weapons to Nato countries who will send them to Ukraine.

MP charged for accusing Lesotho king of signing over country to South Africa

Dr Tshepo Lipholo, an opposition MP, is yet to apply for bail and remains in police custody

How Trump public broadcasting cuts could hit rural America

The Senate will decide soon on whether to claw back $1.1bn (£800m) from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

India orders airlines to check fuel switches on Boeing jets

India's aviation regulator gives airlines that operate in the country a week to comply with the order.

Argentina's Milei told to 'grow up' by VP in spat over pensions

President Milei and his vice-president trade barbs after a controversial pension hike is approved.

Clashes between Druze and Bedouin in southern Syria kill at least 30

The Syrian interior ministry sends forces to intervene in the fighting in the city of Suweida and surrounding area.

Former Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82

The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.

EU delays retaliatory trade tariffs against US

The countermeasures were set to start on Tuesday but have been pushed back to early August.

Trump defends US Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files

The president hits out at critics accusing Bondi of withholding information about the sex offender.

Gisèle Pelicot given France's highest award

Pelicot was named knight of the Legion of Honour on a list announced ahead of France's Bastille Day.

Russia's agents killed after intelligence officer shot dead, says Ukraine

Kyiv says two people accused of working for Russia and shooting dead a Ukrainian intelligence officer were killed.

South Korea medical students end 17-month boycott of classes

It is not clear when the students will return, but the government has welcomed the news.

The mushroom killer was obsessed with true crime. Now true crime fans are obsessed with her

A jury found Erin Patterson guilty on all charges - but the frenzy of speculation has only intensified.

Man, 25, dies in balcony fall on holiday island

Police were called to the hotel on the east of the island in the early hours of Friday.

Trump says EU and Mexico face 30% tariff from August

The US president warned both trading partners would face additional tariffs if they retaliated.

German backpacker found after 11 nights in Australia's outback

Carolina Wilga, 26, survived by drinking from puddles and sleeping in a cave, police said.

'Was this avoidable?': Families of Air India crash victims seek answers

Grieving relatives of some of the 260 victims are looking for more answers after a preliminary report.

Two Palestinians killed in West Bank settler attack, health ministry says

The two men, including a dual US citizen, were killed when Israeli settlers attacked the town of Sinjil, according to the Palestinian health ministry.

Outrage builds over plan to force all Gazans to southern city

Critics denounce a plan by Israel's defence minister to relocate all Palestinians in Gaza to a small area in the south.

Ukraine to receive US air defence systems, says Trump

The US president said he will send weapons to Nato, which he said would pay and then give the weapons to Ukraine.

Chris Brown pleads not guilty to more assault charges

The US singer attends a hearing in London over two charges relating to an alleged nightclub attack.

Iran could recover some enriched uranium after US strikes - Israeli official

The US has insisted that Iran's nuclear facilities were completely 'obliterated' during strikes in June.

Mystery interstellar object could be oldest known comet

Scientists have been racing to discover the origins of 3I/Atlas since it was spotted last week.

Watch: Child migrants' fears trying to cross the Channel

Nearly 20,000 people arrived in the UK in the first half of 2025 by crossing the Channel in small boats

Watch: The story of Jane Birkin's £7.4m handbag

Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells for a record-breaking €8.6m (£7.4m; $10.1m) at an auction in Paris.

Kurdish PKK to lay down arms in big step towards ending Turkey conflict

The disarmament process will start under tight security in Iraqi Kurdistan and is expected to take all summer.

Russia's intensifying drone war is spreading fear and eroding Ukrainian morale

Ukraine is in danger of being overwhelmed by deadly strikes as Russia sends in swarms of drones.

EU chief von der Leyen survives rare confidence vote

The outcome of the vote was not a surprise - but the fact it came about at all was not a positive signal for von der Leyen.

Brazil vows to match US tariffs after Trump threatens 50% levy

Trump's threat is over what he calls the "mistreatment" of his ally, ex-President Jair Bolsonaro.

Five things Trump should know about Liberia and why they speak 'good English'

Liberia was founded by freed slaves and the country has long-standing historical ties with the US.

The US helped successfully tackle Aids - now cuts put that at risk

A woman tells the BBC about her anxieties after a US-funded clinic that gave her medication closed.

Secret Service suspended staff for failings over Trump assassination attempt

The new deputy director says his organisation was "totally accountable" for the violence at Trump's rally in 2024.

Greece suspends asylum applications for migrants from North Africa

The temporary measures come as Crete grapples with a 350% increase in arrivals compared to last year.

Search for survivors after Houthis sink second Red Sea cargo ship in a week

At least three of the 25 people on board the Eternity C were killed after it was attacked by the Iran-backed group.

China rejects German claim it targeted military plane with laser

Germany says a laser fired by a Chinese warship tried to disrupt a reconnaissance plane over the Red Sea.

Ukraine suffers heaviest attack after Trump criticises Putin

The US president reverses a suspension of weapons shipments to Kyiv and heavily criticises Russia's Putin.

US cuts visa validity for most Nigerian applicants

The United States announces sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria.

Red Bull sack team principal Horner

Christian Horner is sacked as team principal of Formula 1 team Red Bull with immediate effect.

Days after Texas floods, at least 161 people are still missing in one county

Governor Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts would continue in the wake of the deadly floods "until this job is finished".

Trump delays tariffs as the rest of the world plays hardball

The US president reveals his poker "tell" by showing he is open to delays to secure trade deals.

Instagram wrongly accuses some users of breaching child sex abuse rules

It was "horrible", "stressful" and "isolating" those affected tell BBC News.

Families anxious over safety of Indians kidnapped in Mali

Armed assailants abducted three Indian men from their place of work in Mali last week.

After Diddy: Why hip-hop is still struggling to have its own 'MeToo' moment

The Combs verdict in itself is unlikely to lead to wider changes in the industry, according to insiders

Are India's skies safe? Air safety watchdog responds amid rising concerns

India’s skies remain safe, with accident rates below global averages, air safety regulator chief tells the BBC.

Jota's car was probably speeding before fatal crash, Spanish police say

The Liverpool player was killed with his brother when their Lamborghini car had a suspected tyre blowout.

Russian minister's death serves as warning to political elite

President Putin sacked his transport minister. Hours later, his body was found in a park with a gunshot wound to the head.

Bee attack leaves three in critical condition and dozens injured in France

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Twenty-four people were stung when a swarm of bees attacked passersby in the town of Aurillac.

Hamas used sexual violence as part of 'genocidal strategy', Israeli experts say

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The Dinah Project, an all-women group, lays out "a legal blueprint for prosecuting these crimes", which Hamas has denied committing.

Chef's food 'decoration' at Chinese pre-school poisons children

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Two hundred kindergarten students are being treated in hospital after eating food with inedible paint.

Watch: Timelapse shows how suddenly Texas flood waters rose

Footage shows how the banks of the Llano River rose quickly over the course of an hour.

Police officer who shot Aboriginal teen was 'racist', inquest finds

Kumanjayi Walker, 19, was shot three times by Constable Zachary Rolfe in Australia in 2019.

Love Island USA's Cierra leaves show after racism row

Cierra Ortega's parents say it's been a "painful" week after posts emerged featuring a racial slur.

Mushroom murders and cancer lie: Nine weeks of evidence that gripped a courtroom

Erin Patterson's conviction ends a monthslong trial full of dramatic allegations.

Watch: CCTV and phone recording shown to court in mushroom trial

Evidence shown in the trial of Erin Patterson has been shared by authorities after she was found guilty of murder.

Methane gas kills 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq operation

The soldiers were searching a cave to recover the body of a comrade who had been shot in May.

Cautious optimism for Gaza ceasefire breakthrough as Netanyahu visits US

Israel's prime minister is under pressure from Donald Trump and people at home to agree a new ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Hamas security officer says group has lost control over most of Gaza

The officer says Israeli strikes have devastated the group's leadership and structure, and that armed clans are filling the void.

Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru

Researchers believe Peñico served as a trading hub linking ancient Pacific coast communities with those living in the Andes and Amazon.

Richard Gere joins Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations

The Hollywood attended alongside thousands of Tibetan Buddhists in the Himalayan town of Dharamsala.

Uganda's 80-year-old president in bid to extend 40-year rule

Yoweri Museveni has been endorsed by the ruling party as its candidate in the 2026 election.

US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle

The US Supreme Court had overturned a judge's decision that the men be allowed to contest their removal.

Iconic former White Sox pitcher Jenks dies aged 44

Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks dies at the age of 44 from a rare form of stomach cancer.

Key suspect arrested in shooting of Colombia senator

Police say Élder Arteaga masterminded the attempt on the life of presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe in June.

Footballers and family lay flowers at funeral of Diogo Jota and André Silva

Jota, 28, was laid to rest alongside his brother, Silva, 25, after they died in a car crash on Thursday.

Trump's 'Shylock' comment draws outcry from Jewish groups

Trump described some bankers as "Shylocks" at a rally. He said later he did not realise it was offensive.

US aid workers wounded, says Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

Militants threw grenades at an aid centre in Khan Younis, the controversial relief organisation says.

Diogo Jota and André Silva's funeral held in Portugal

The community in Gondomar grieves after the deaths of Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva.

Australian PM vows 'full force of law' after arson attack at synagogue

“Antisemitism has no place in Australia,” Anthony Albanese said after the latest in a string of attacks.

Fictional K-pop bands beat BTS and Blackpink in US charts

Songs from the film KPop Demon Hunter have surpassed the success of real-life K-pop bands BTS and Blackpink.

Israel's strike on bustling Gaza cafe killed a Hamas operative - but dozens more people were killed

The attack raises more questions over whether Israel’s use of force is proportionate, as required by international law.

'I don't know who to trust anymore': Druze worry about being left behind in post-war Syria

Recent attacks on the religious minority in Damascus have fuelled growing distrust towards the state.

BBC on French beach as police slash migrant 'taxi-boat' heading to UK

Such an unusual intervention in the English Channel could be a sign that French police are changing their tactics.

BBC on French beach as police slash migrant 'taxi-boat' heading to UK

The BBC's Andrew Harding saw French gendarmes using knives to slash an inflatable small boat, packed with men, women and children.

Hamas says it is consulting other Palestinian groups on Gaza ceasefire plan

The US president says he expects to know soon whether Hamas has agreed to a proposal for a 60-day truce.

Elephant kills British and New Zealand tourists in Zambia

The two tourists were trampled to death by a female elephant that was with a calf, police say.

Austria to change two streets named after Nazi supporters

The move follows a historian's report that said that keeping the names was unconstitutional.

Dozens killed in Gaza as Israel intensifies bombardment, rescuers say

Many children and women were reportedly among those killed when a school in Gaza City and a tent in al-Mawasi were hit.

Death of Liverpool forward Jota leaves football world in shock

The football world is mourning the death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, aged 28, in a car crash.

UN expert calls for companies to stop doing business with Israel

Francesca Albanese also accuses companies which equip Israel of complicity in war crimes.

Angélique Kidjo first black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Africa's "premier diva" has been honoured after more than 40 years in the industry.

'A symbol of hope & inspiration - Jota was a Portuguese hero'

Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash aged 28, has been described as a symbol of hope and inspiration by Portugal football expert Marcus Alves.

Bear kills motorcyclist in Romanian mountains

The man was dragged down a steep ravine, and despite wearing a helmet and protective clothing, his injuries were "extremely severe", officials say.

Kilmar Ábrego García alleges torture and abuse in El Salvador prison

The 29-year-old is now detained in Tennessee after being returned to the US and is awaiting trial on human smuggling charges.

Thousands of passengers hit by French air traffic control strikes

Airlines and France's transport minister has condemned the strikes as unacceptable, at the start of summer holidays.

Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece

Hundreds have been evacuated as wildfires continues to burn in Halkidiki and the island of Crete.

Trump calls for US central bank head to quit immediately

The president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not cutting rates but has sent mixed signals about removing him from the role.

'Be careful, they are watching you': Tibet is silent as Dalai Lama turns 90

The BBC speaks to Tibetans in Aba, which has long been at the heart of resistance to Chinese rule.

Diddy's secret world revealed in videos and his voice notes

Former staff expose details of "freak-offs" - drug-fuelled orgies held in luxurious international venues.

Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test

A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt.

Michelin-starred chef's lobster bisque and foie gras heading to space

A menu by French chef Anne-Sophie Pic will travel with astronaut Sophie Adenot to the ISS next year.

'Diddy' cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering, convicted on two other charges

A New York jury clears Combs of the most serious charges, but finds him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain, Italy and France

Two people are found dead by firefighters in Spain's Catalonia region, with heat-related fatalities in France and Italy.

Ugandan military helicopter crashes at Somalia airport, official says

Eight people were on board the helicopter, an aviation official says.

Trump tightens US policy on Cuba

President Trump says a statutory ban on tourism to Cuba will be enforced more strictly.

Three killed in Ukrainian drone attack on central Russia

The attack on a factory in the city of Izhevsk was more than 1,000km (620 miles) from the border.

US-Israeli backed Gaza aid group must be shut down, say 130 charities

The call from some of the world's top aid organisations and charities comes after reports of soldiers killing hundreds of of Palestinians at aid sites.

Millions of 'lovebugs' swarm hikers in South Korea