Zelensky fails to secure Tomahawk missiles at talks with Trump
Following the meeting, Trump calls for Kyiv and Moscow to "stop where they are" and end the war.
Eleven killed after Israel hits bus in Gaza, Hamas-run civil defence says
The Israeli military said it had fired at a "suspicious vehicle" it said had crossed the line demarcating the area occupied by its forces.
No Kings protest kick off at anti-Trump rallies across US
Texas and Virginia governors have activated troops amid nationwide protests against President Donald Trump.
Afghanistan pulls out of cricket series after it says Pakistan air strike killed local players
Pakistan said the strike targeted militants and denied attacking civilians.
New blood test may speed up diagnosis of 50 cancer types, study says
The Galleri test looks for fragments of DNA that have broken off a tumour and are circulating in the blood.
'We are orphans': Kenyans bid farewell to ex-PM Odinga in his political heartland
Kisumu mourners flock to see Raila Odinga's body as Barack Obama remembers "a true champion of democracy".
Chinese Nobel laureate and physicist Chen Ning Yang dies aged 103
Yang, one of the world's most influential scientists, earned global recognition for his work in theoretical physics.
Smuggler jailed for 40 years after shipping ballistic missile parts from Iran
The Pakistani convict called himself a "walking dead person" just days before his last voyage destined for Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Can Putin's 'Flying Kremlin' travel through EU airspace to Budapest?
If Putin does go to Budapest to meet Trump in the next two weeks, he would need to clear a few hurdles first.
Skeletons found in mass grave are ancient Roman soldiers, study finds
The archaeological discovery in Croatia contains seven male skeletons scientists believe are 1,700 years old.
Israel confirms latest body returned from Gaza is dead hostage
Eliyahu Margalit is the 10th dead hostage Hamas has returned - out of 28.
'Have a great life!' Trump orders prison release of disgraced ex-lawmaker Santos
George Santos was jailed for seven years for stealing identities, including from members of his own family.
Mystery heatwave warms Pacific Ocean to new record
Temperatures have surged across a large area of the north Pacific - and scientists don't know exactly why.
Ohtani rewrites history to send Dodgers to World Series
Shohei Ohtani deliverers one of the greatest performances in baseball history as defending champions the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers to reach the World Series.
Trump only one who can force Putin to negotiating table, Finnish president tells BBC
You have to "force Russia to come to the negotiating table" and that is the deal the US leader is trying to make," Alexander Stubb said.
Polish judge refuses to extradite Ukrainian Nord Stream blasts suspect
The judge ordered his release, after a ruling that was met with a ripple of surprise in court and a smile from the Ukrainian in the dock.
Baek Se-hee, author of I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki, dies at 35
South Korean writer Baek Se-hee was known for her 2018 bestselling memoir about her struggle with depression.
How an old suitcase revealed a hidden family fortune, lost under Nazi rule
The contents of his late father's case led Antony Easton to uncover a rich and tragic history.
Ritual, wrestling and Reddit: Grand Sumo meets internet fandom in London
Going to Japan is almost the only way to see a top-flight suo sumo tournament. This week, London is hosting.
'It's scary to think I could have died' - the Americans coming back from fentanyl addiction
Fatal overdoses in the US are falling - and Kayla's state of North Carolina is at the forefront of that trend.
Buying more, wearing less - why India's Diwali gold rush is different
Soaring gold prices have dented jewellery demand but Indians are not ready to give up on the metal yet.
'We have to prioritise South Africans': Anti-migrant movement blocks foreigners from healthcare
Activists are stopping foreigners going to some health clinics with little push-back from the state.
Putin-Trump call a curveball for Zelensky ahead of White House meeting
The phone conversation, held while Zelensky was flying to Washington, stole a march on his big moment.
Five takeaways from NYC mayoral debate as Mamdani and Cuomo clash
The three leading candidates for New York City mayor have been making their case to lead America's biggest city.
Watch: Brits row from Peru to Australia in tiny boat
Jess Rowe and Miriam Payne told the BBC how they made the six-month journey unsupported, catching fish and growing their own vegetables.
'We're turning the tide on Gaza starvation crisis' - UN aid chief
Tom Fletcher told the BBC more aid trucks were entering Gaza, but that it was a "huge job" to get vital supplies to those in need.
'It's a joyous moment' - Brother of Prince Andrew accuser
Sky Roberts told BBC Newsnight the family has mixed emotions after the prince gave up his titles.
How would US Tomahawk missiles change the Ukraine-Russia war?
The BBC's Jonathan Beale explains what impact the weapons might have if the US decides to send them to Ukraine.
Watch: Brits row from Peru to Australia in tiny boat
Jess Rowe and Miriam Payne told the BBC how they made the six-month journey unsupported, catching fish and growing their own vegetables.