Belarus frees 123 prisoners as US lifts sanctions
Opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova is among those released in exchange for a deal with the US.
One million households without power in Ukraine after Russia attacks energy grid
The latest overnight attacks come as US envoy Steve Witkoff prepares to hold more talks with Ukraine's president.
Israel targets senior Hamas official in deadly Gaza strike
Four people were killed and multiple passers-by injured in the strike, an official from Gaza's Hamas-run civil defence agency told the BBC.
Cambodia shuts border crossings with Thailand as fighting continues
It comes despite US President Donald Trump saying both sides had agreed to a ceasefire deal.
New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Andrew and Bill Clinton
The photos, which do not imply wrongdoing, are part of a trove of images the House Oversight Committee received from Epstein's estate.
From booze to black belts: Virginia's drunk raccoon suspected in karate shop break-in
The "trashed panda" is also suspected of burglarising snacks from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Angry fans throw chairs and bottles at Messi event in India
The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for a tour, taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi.
Street art festival sees Lagos turned into 'open-air gallery'
Nigeria's biggest city is known for its vibrant arts scene, nightlife and creativity, but street art is relatively unknown.
Ukraine's health supplies hit in series of Russian strikes on medical warehouses
Warehouses supplying the vast majority of Ukraine's pharmacies have been destroyed over recent months.
Turkish car ferry damaged in strike at Ukrainian port
Ukraine's president has blamed Russia for the attack as Turkey called for a suspension of strikes on shipping and ports.
Germany accuses Russia of air traffic control cyber-attack
The Russian ambassador is summoned over a cyber-attack on air traffic control and attempted electoral interference.
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, supporters say
The women's rights activist, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, was arrested by Iranian security services at a memorial, her supporters say.
Farmers call for French blockades over cow disease cull
Farmers have staged protests in several parts of France in recent days after vets culled a herd suffering from the disease.
Clair Obscur sweeps The Game Awards with nine wins
The French-made role-playing game is named game of the year on a night of prizes and announcements.
Eritrea quits regional bloc as tensions rise with Ethiopia
Eritrea says it has been targetted by Igad and that the bloc is failing its founding principles.
Taylor Swift shown breaking down in tears after she met UK attack families
Backstage footage shows the singer in tears after meeting survivors of the attack during her world tour.
Ghanaian influencer charged over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans
He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram.
Inside the Colombian cathedral built 180m underground
The idea came from the miners building makeshift altars in the mine in the 1930s, to pray for their safety before starting their shifts.
Chief of S Korea's high-stakes exam quits over 'insane' English test
Some critics say the questions were unnecessarily complex, while others argue that's their intended purpose.
Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest of Israel
The Swiss singer sees a "clear conflict" between Israel's participation in the event and Eurovision's values.
Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city
The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.
The making of a WWE legend: John Cena faces his final fight
The man behind the "You Can't See Me" catchphrase will bow out on a stellar career on Saturday night. But who is he, really?
An eyebrow tip and McDonald's footage: Takeaways from Luigi Mangione's evidence hearing
Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.
As Trump targets Venezuela, its allies Russia and China show little signs of support
Experts say that Russian and Chinese support for Venezuela has largely dried up, with no prospect of real military or financial aid.
A new Bollywood film is dividing opinions in India and Pakistan
An espionage thriller set in Pakistan, Dhurandhar has provoked a sharp debate over its political messaging.
Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive
Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included.
Trump's Gaza peace plan struggles to progress as Israel and Hamas face tough choices
Getting both sides to move onto the second stage is a huge challenge for Washington, as Gazans continue to suffer the longer it takes.
Disguises, freezing waves, and a special forces veteran: Inside mission to sneak Nobel winner out of Venezuela
The man who led the operation says María Corina Machado crossed “very rough seas” in “pitch-black darkness”.
Watch: Furious fans invade pitch at Messi event in India
Thousands of adoring supporters had paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) to catch a glimpse of the football star.
Watch: A Niagara Falls wreck and the rescue that saved two Americans
The barge that wrecked in 1918, famous for a dramatic rescue, is now shifting closer to the falls as recent movements carry it further from its original resting spot.
Six injured as house explodes in California
A natural gas line leak triggered the house explosion, injuring six people and damaging several nearby properties.
Venezuelan Nobel winner tells BBC people risked their lives for her to come to Oslo
The Venezuelan opposition leader talked about she escaped Venezuela after months in hiding.
Cameras on killer whales record first evidence of joint hunt with dolphins
Researchers say the footage, captured near the North-West Pacific coast, is the first recorded evidence of the two working together.