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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

A hiker who filmed the infestation told local media the bugs at Gyeyangsan mountain were like a "thick carpet".

Is the 'big, beautiful' India-US trade deal in trouble?

With days to go before 9 July, when the tariff pause ends, hopes persist but negotiations are tough.

Losing a baby, rescuing a child and dodging air strikes in Sudan's civil war

A 19-year-old tells the BBC how she miscarried as she fled attacks in the western Darfur region.

BBC investigation reveals hidden deaths at India festival crush

The Uttar Pradesh government says 37 people were killed in the Kumbh Mela crush, but the BBC has verified at least 82 deaths.

As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it