Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders
The US president says European countries have failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine's war with Russia.
Ukrainians raise flag to show BBC the fight goes on in city claimed by Russia
Ukraine barely has a hold on Pokrovsk, but its forces are keen to show they are still resisting Russia's advance.
Congress ups pressure to release boat strike video with threat to Hegseth's travel budget
US lawmakers could withhold Pentagon travel funds until unedited video of a controversial incident is made public.
French feminists outraged by Brigitte Macron's comment about activists
There has been pushback to the term used by France's first lady to describe activists who interrupted comedian Ary Abittan's show.
EU investigates Google over AI-generated summaries in search results
It is examining whether the tech giant did not offer "appropriate compensation" to web publishers.
Lithuania declares emergency situation over Belarus balloons
Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene says the "hybrid attack" poses a real risk to national security and civil aviation.
Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says
A detailed study highlights the military's aerial campaign and how civilians have been its victims.
Jakarta office fire kills at least 22, police confirm
The blaze in the Indonesian capital breaks out as office workers take their lunch break.
Sacked agents sue FBI, saying they were punished for taking the knee
The group say adopting a gesture used by protesters helped to defuse tensions during a 2020 demonstration.
UN environment report 'hijacked' by US and others over fossil fuels, top scientist says
The US and other governments derailed an agreement on a global environment study, its co-chair says.
Dozens injured after magnitude 7.5 quake strikes northern Japan
Authorities have warned that a stronger tremor could occur in the coming days.
Tanzania crackdown on planned protest leaves streets deserted
There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.
Burkina Faso accuses Nigerian Air Force of violating its airspace
Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.
Goa nightclub owners fled to Thailand hours after deadly fire, police say
Indian authorities confirmed the two brothers boarded a flight to Phuket in Thailand shortly after the incident.
Sudan militia chief sentenced to 20 years for war crimes during Darfur conflict
Ali Kushayb led the Janjaweed, a group whose campaign of terror led to hundreds of thousands of deaths.
Trump unveils $12bn farm aid package to help farmers who faced 'unjustified trade actions'
The president also threatened to hit Mexico with an extra 5% tariff in a row over water supplies to US farmers.
Zohran Mamdani confirms he will live in historic Gracie Mansion as New York mayor
It was not clear if he would stay in his rent-stabilised apartment in the borough of Queens.
Paramount launches rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery
The Hollywood battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery is shaping up to be a blockbuster.
US deports second group of Iranian nationals, officials say
A chartered plane carrying more than 50 Iranians flew out of Mesa, Arizona, on Sunday.
Elon Musk's X bans European Commission from making ads after €120m fine
The EU regulator had fined the social media platform over its "deceptive" blue tick badges.
Israel to review reports that troops killed three-year-old in Gaza
Israel says it is unaware of a strike, but is investigating the reported death of the child in southern Gaza.
Hunt under way for Benin coup plotters as two hostages reportedly freed
Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.
Thieves snatch eight Matisse artworks from library in Brazil
One of the alleged thieves has been arrested, authorities say, after he was identified using the city's extensive security camera system.
US Supreme Court appears poised to expand Trump's power to fire federal officials
Trump v Slaughter, heard by the top court on Monday, is a case that could have major implications for the independence of some federal agencies.
Man found guilty of Australian beach murder after hiding in India for years
The half-buried body of 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley was discovered by her father in October 2018.
About 100 abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria
Details of the release of the schoolchildren are still unclear and 165 people remain unaccounted for.
Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting at the border?
The roots of the South East Asian neighbours' dispute go back more than a century.
A coup too far: Why Benin's rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeeded
Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.
Does Japan's megaquake warning mean the 'big one' is coming?
An alert issued this week has caught the attention of a country used to earthquake warnings.
European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board
Europe's leaders are trying to avoid alienating Donald Trump while fighting for Ukrainian sovereignty and future continental stability.
A wage for housework? India's sweeping experiment in paying women
Some 118 million women in 12 Indian states receive unconditional cash transfers, one of the world’s largest experiments.
Australia's social media ban for children has left big tech scrambling
The policy is the culmination of years of pressure on firms over online safety.
Jeremy Bowen: Syria feels lighter without the Assads' crushing weight - but now there are new problems
One year into his rule Syria's leader has won over Trump and much of the West, but at home people know his weaknesses.
White South Africans divided on US refugee offer
Donald Trump says white South Africans are being persecuted and so qualify for asylum but black farmers are also being killed.
Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.
Bethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since start of Gaza war
For the past two years all public Christmas celebrations have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.
How the solar storms that cause the Northern Lights can wreak havoc on Earth
The aurora borealis can bring stunning night skies, but hidden dangers can accompany the Northern Lights to disrupt life on Earth as Chris Fawkes explains.
From leaning glass tower to golden fish sculpture - Frank Gehry's most iconic work
As one of architecture's most provocative and creative forces, Frank Gehry was behind intriguing buildings the world over.
Single women risk rape and exploitation in search for better life in Europe
Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria.
Shoppers loved the 'fabric queen'. Then, order by order, her story fell apart
Designer Nerida Hansen admits failing customers who ordered textiles worth thousands of dollars from her businesses.
Lured by lucrative job offers and sent to fight for Russia - Kenyans want their sons back
Kenyan families whose sons have been duped into fighting for Russia demand they be brought home.
What should you do if you dislike your friend's partner?
Former friends Chrishell Stause and Emma Hernan have argued on and off-camera in the Netflix reality show.
Nasa astronaut and cosmonauts return to Earth after 245 days in space
Nasa's Jonny Kim and cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky have touched down in Earth after 245 days on the ISS.
CCTV shows suspects make off on foot with stolen artworks
Brazilian officials say thieves held up a security guard and an elderly couple before making off with the artworks, including some by the famed French artist Henri Matisse.
Syrians share their thoughts one year on from the fall of Assad
The BBC's Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega speaks to Syrians about how life has changed since the revolution.
Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera
Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.
BBC reports from scene of deadly Goa nightclub fire
India Editor Vikas Pandey visits the Indian nightclub where 25 people were killed in a blaze.
'We've lost everything': Australia wildfire rips through homes
Multiple homes were left damaged after a wildfire swept through a coastal area north of Sydney.
Bethlehem Christmas tree illuminated for first time since Gaza war began
Hundreds gathered in Manger Square to bask in the festivities that included music, dancing and Santas bearing sweet treats.