US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry
The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, who can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.
Ukraine at critical moment, European leaders say after Trump call
"Intensive work" is continuing, the leaders of Britain, France and Germany say after a joint call with Donald Trump.
Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision
Iceland joins Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in saying it will boycott the 2026 contest.
Judge rules Epstein grand jury records from 2019 case can be released
A federal judge says materials from the investigation can be unsealed because of a new law passed by Congress last month.
Nobel Peace Prize winner's daughter accepts award on her behalf
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who lives in hiding, is reportedly on her way to Oslo.
Taliban warn Afghans who wore 'un-Islamic' Peaky Blinders outfits
The friends were warned their clothing was "in conflict with Afghan and Islamic values", a Taliban spokesman told the BBC.
Italian cooking awarded Unesco cultural heritage status
An Eyptian snack, Icelandic pool culture, Cuban music and Albanian lahuta music also get recognition.
Benin coup plot leader hiding in Togo, official tells BBC
The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV.
US judge blocks Trump's National Guard deployment in Los Angeles
The judge has ordered control of the the troops, which were deployed in June, to be returned to California's governor.
Rebels reportedly enter key DR Congo city despite Trump peace deal
Terrified residents say heavy artillery and gunfire has hit Uvira, the gateway to Burundi.
At least 22 killed in building collapse in Morocco
The two four-storey buildings that came down in Fez contained eight families, state media report.
US jets tracked circling Gulf of Venezuela as tensions mount
The F/A-18 Super Hornets appear on flight tracking sites near Maracaibo, Venezuela's second-largest city.
Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children
Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes.
Ex-president's daughter sworn in as South African MP after half-sister quits
Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.
US sanctions network it says recruits Colombian fighters for Sudan civil war
The US Treasury said the network of four entities and four individuals is primarily Colombian.
French far-right leader tells BBC he shares US warnings on Europe 'for most part'
The US's new National Security Strategy suggests Europe is facing "civilisational erasure".
Kids locked out of social media apps after Australia's world-first ban
The new law requires tech platforms to ensure that Australians aged under 16 don't hold accounts.
Elon Musk says Doge was 'somewhat successful' but he would not do it again
The Tesla boss says instead of leading the Department of Government Efficiency, he could have been working for his companies.
Trump vows to make US affordable again, as Americans feel the pinch
The president says he is focused on "making America affordable again", as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.
South Korea protests at Chinese and Russian warplanes in its airspace
Seoul says it will "actively respond" to neighbouring countries' activities in its air defence zone.
Chaos in Brazil Congress during push to cut Bolsonaro's sentence
Scuffles broke out during a vote linked to attempts to reduce the former president's jail term.
US tells Thailand and Cambodia to stop fighting as clashes continue
Donald Trump, who brokered an earlier ceasefire, says he plans to "make a phone call" to stop the fighting.
Iain Douglas-Hamilton, pioneering elephant conservationist, dies aged 83
His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers.
Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders
The UK praises Europe's "strength" after Trump says countries fail to control migration or take action to end the Ukraine war.
Nobel officials unsure when Peace Prize winner will arrive for ceremony
Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado is in hiding, and her current whereabouts are still unknown.
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.
Man who grabbed Ariana Grande kicked out of Lady Gaga concert
The incident in Australia comes after the man was jailed for nine days and deported from Singapore for public nuisance.
How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow
In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed - though 'much depends on the form of the conflict'.
'It's insulting they think we can't handle it': The Australian teens banned from social media
Millions of Australian teens will no longer be allowed to use social media. Who wins and who loses out?
Indian couple trolled over skin colour after wedding video goes viral
Rishabh Rajput and Sonali Chouksey received congratulatory messages peppered with "jokes and memes".
Two teenagers went to seek gold. They were buried alive in a mine collapse
Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.
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.
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's your name?' - Moment police confront Luigi Mangione at McDonald's
Prosecutors have released bodycam footage showing the initial interaction between officers and the suspected CEO killer.
Watch Australian teens test out social media on first day of ban
Teenagers affected by Australia's under-16 social media ban showed the BBC what happened when they tried to access their accounts.
Watch: Ozzy the dog sets Guinness World record for longest canine tongue
The mastiff mix from Oklahoma City broke the previous record with his tongue measuring in at 7.83in (19.89cm).
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.