Iran using children in security roles in war, reports and witnesses say
An 11-year-old is reported to have been killed in an air strike while manning a checkpoint in Tehran.
Israel says it will keep control over part of southern Lebanon after war with Hezbollah ends
Defence Minister Israel Katz also says houses in Lebanese villages near the Israeli border will be demolished.
US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad
The US state department says a suspect in her abduction has ties to an Iran-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.
Peacekeepers killed by roadside explosion in Lebanon, initial report finds
The deaths of the two Indonesian nationals came less than a day after another UN peacekeeper - also Indonesian - was killed in Lebanon.
India begins counting more than a billion people in massive census
The two-phase exercise - the world’s most ambitious - will see three million officials count every Indian.
Italian Christmas meal tragedy turns into murder inquiry
Tests results suggest the two women may have been killed with ricin, according to Italian media, but police still do not have a suspect.
Tiger Woods to 'step away and seek treatment' after crash
The golf champion was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after clipping a truck and rolling his car in Florida on Friday.
Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom
The Republican-appointed judge ruled that Trump was a "steward" of the White House, not the owner.
Hegseth ends suspension of US Army pilots who flew near Kid Rock's home
President Donald Trump, when asked about the helicopters flying by his friend's house said: "They like Kid Rock. I like Kid Rock."
Tech giant Oracle makes 'significant' job cuts
It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.
China bans storing cremated remains in empty 'bone ash apartments'
China bans 'bone ash apartments' where mourners are storing cremated remains instead of cemeteries.
Wolf bites woman in shock German attack on busy Hamburg shopping street
It is believed to be the first wolf attack on a human since the animals began to reestablish themselves in Germany decades ago.
King's state visit to US to go ahead in April, but no Harry meeting
Despite political tensions between the US and UK, the King will travel to Washington next month.
Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.
Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba ending near-total blockade
A Russian oil tanker has docked in Cuba, providing temporary relief after months of shortages.
'Moonshots' and merch - what it's like to be on Florida's Space Coast ahead of Artemis launch
Huge crowds are gathering around the Kennedy Space Centre to see the launch of the historic moon mission.
'You're no longer my sister' - rows erupt as war divides Iranian families
People in Iran describe angry scenes and tense relationships as rifts open up over the war.
'A million things could go wrong' - why seizing Iran's uranium would be so risky for the US
Seizing the stockpile would be one of the "most complicated special operations in history", a former defence official tells the BBC.
Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war
Iran's strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty.
Who are the Artemis II astronauts heading to the Moon?
The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.
How Pakistan won over Trump to become an unlikely mediator in the Iran war
Pakistan's role as intermediary in this conflict took many by surprise. But perhaps it shouldn't have.
After sex abuse claims, activists and lawmakers rethink Cesar Chavez Day
California has renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after the labour-rights icon was accused of sexual abuse.
Inside the cockpit of RAF tanker during defensive mission against Iranian drones
Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale flies onboard a Royal Air Force Voyager as it refuels jets in the Middle East.
Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens
Drivers are queuing for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar as the Iran war continues to send shockwaves across the globe.
How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island
Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.
Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month manhunt for Dezi Freeman
Porepunkah has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.
First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters
From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.
Fuel rations and free buses: How countries are responding to rising oil prices
Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.
Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?
More tech leaders are pointing to job cuts caused by AI tools - and a need for more investment cash.
Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong
Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.
Photos show heavily damaged US radar jet at Saudi base
US Central Command has not yet publicly commented on the incident.
One ant for $220: The new frontier of wildlife trafficking
The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.
Inside Nasa's moon spacesuit lab ahead of Artemis launch
The Artemis II spacesuits are designed to protect the astronauts during launch and landing, as well as possible emergency scenarios.
How Australia’s seven-month-long manhunt came to an end
Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year.
Hundreds in Beirut mourn journalists killed in Israeli strike
BBC reports from the funerals of three journalists killed by a targeted attack in southern Lebanon.
Watch: Iconic global landmarks turn off lights for Earth Hour
France's Eiffel Tower and Barcelona's Sagrada Família Basilica were among the famous global landmarks that went dark for an hour on Saturday night.
Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade
The BBC's Will Grant speaks to two women experiencing starkly different realities as the country's energy crisis impacts their pregnancies.
'Our home is gone': BBC speaks to displaced families in Lebanon
The BBC's Hugo Bachega speaks to families in Beirut as more than a million people have been displaced in Lebanon.
Why is it so hard to pass through the Strait of Hormuz?
Paul Adams explains why it is so dangerous to navigate the strait, one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels.