Manhunt for escaped French prisoner enters second day
Hundreds of police officers are deployed in the search for Mohamed Amra and the men who freed him.
Who is escaped French prisoner Mohamed Amra?
Nicknamed "The Fly", he reportedly had links to the drugs trade and was freed when armed men attacked a prison van.
Biden administration plans $1bn arms shipment to Israel
The weapons transfer comes as Israeli tanks were spotted advancing deeper into residential areas of Rafah.
Two killed in New Caledonia as riots escalate after Paris vote
The riots come in response to the French parliament giving French residents there more voting rights.
How AI turned a Ukrainian YouTuber into a Russian
A YouTuber falls victim to generative AI on Chinese social media, but the ramifications stretch beyond China.
Trump's lawyer attacks Cohen in hush-money trial
The defence team questioned the credibility of Trump's former lawyer, who said he lied for the ex-President.
Mothers of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA allege 'abuse'
The two spoke out in an interview on behalf of their daughters, whom they say are silenced by NDAs.
Miniature poodle Sage wins Westminster dog show
Sage, a miniature poodle from Houston, Texas, won the top prize at the 148th annual iteration of the show.
Millions more middle-aged are obese, study suggests
Using a lower cut-off for obesity would give a truer picture of who is affected, researchers say.
Nobel Prize winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92
The Canadian writer was known as the "master of the contemporary short story".
Who won the Kendrick Lamar v Drake beef?
Fans have been captivated by a mind-boggling, escalating song-based conflict between two modern rap titans.
Boeing may face criminal prosecution over 737 Max crashes, US says
The Department of Justice is considering whether to prosecute the firm over two fatal 737 Max crashes.
Israel and Egypt row over reopening Rafah border crossing
Israel says Egypt must reopen the crossing - but Egypt says Israel's military operation there is blocking aid.
Bad behaviour shuts Dublin-New York portal
Organisers say they are working on solutions to address bad behaviour near the art installation.
Protests as Georgia approves controversial 'foreign agent' law
The bill targets civil society organisations and independent media that receive foreign funding.
Stevie on the Wonder of becoming a Ghanaian citizen
After a decades-long love affair with Ghana, the US musical icon is granted citizenship.
Jailed Thai activist, 28, dies after hunger strike
Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom, 28, had been accused of insulting Thailand's monarchy.
German far-right politician guilty of using Nazi slogan
Höcke has led the Alternative for Germany's (AfD) regional branch in Thuringia since the party was founded in 2013
Yacht sinks after being rammed by orcas in Strait of Gibraltar
Two people onboard the vessel, Alboran Cognac, were rescued by a passing oil tanker after the incident.
Nobel laureate's death to be re-examined in S Africa
The former apartheid regime said Chief Luthuli died in an accident after a train hit him in 1967.
Police injured in protest over Mexico missing students
Protesters angry at the lack of progress in the case of the 43 missing students threw firecrackers.
French court acquits Roman Polanski of defamation
Actor Charlotte Lewis says he defamed her by calling her a liar when she accused him of rape.
Israeli protesters block aid trucks destined for Gaza
Unverified video shows protesters throwing food packages onto the ground before stomping on them.
Putin makes ex-security council chief Kremlin aide
Nikolai Patrushev, 72, is replaced as head of Russia's Security Council by Sergei Shoigu.
Top doctor cancer-free a year after world-first therapy
Richard Scolyer has undergone a new treatment for glioblastoma, based on his own melanoma research.
Four dead in protests against flour and energy prices
Violence has marred massive rallies in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
China due to free vlogger who filmed Wuhan lockdown
Zhang Zhan had been in jail for four years for "picking quarrels and provoking trouble".
Almost 450,000 people have fled Rafah, UN says
Many streets in the southern Gaza city now lie empty, the UN says, as an Israeli operation continues.
UN says Indian staff member killed in Gaza
A member of the UN's safety team was killed in Rafah on their way to a hospital, the agency says.
Israeli protesters block aid trucks destined for Gaza
Unverified video shows protesters throwing food packages onto the ground before stomping on them.
Gazans flee as Israeli forces go back into Jabalia
Fierce fighting is reported as Israel says it is targeting areas of where Hamas has regrouped.
Israel stops to mark Memorial Day
A two-minute-long siren sounded across the country, and life briefly came to a halt.
UN hopes for Gaza's new Western Erez aid crossing
The northern crossing point was opened on Sunday in a move aims to improve aid deliveries.
Gaza war weighs heavily on Israel's memorial day
The country pauses united in grief, as questions grow about the results of Israel's war.
Lebanon minister fears intensification of Israeli offensive against Hezbollah
Its foreign minister tells the BBC it is concerned Israel will step up air strikes on Hezbollah.
Crack in US-Israel alliance for first time in decades
President Biden's decision to pause an arms shipment to Israel has shaken the bedrock of a decades-old alliance.
UN assembly urges Palestine membership after vote
Passing the resolution is seen as symbolic, as the US is likely to use its veto in the Security Council.
Moment car rams French police van in ambush
At least two prison officers have died after the vehicle - which was carrying a prisoner at the time - was ambushed near Rouen in Normandy.
Blinken shows off guitar-playing talents on Ukraine trip
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has played a rendition of Neil Young's Rockin' in the Free World with a local band on his surprise trip to Kyiv.
Riot police violently arrest protesters in Georgia
Georgia's parliament voted through a law that critics say could be used to threaten civil liberties.
Aerial video shows scene after deadly Florida bus crash
Eight people are dead and dozens more are injured after a bus carrying farm workers overturned.
Video captures moment tornado rips through buildings
A tornado sent debris flying through the air when it touched down in the US state of Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Rowers give up Olympic dream to help Brazil flood victims
The athletes decided to stay in their home state of Rio Grande do Sul to help flood victims.
Mullet joy at Belgium hair style festival
More than 200 people attended the European mullet festival in Quievrain, Belgium
Students walk out at Seinfeld graduation speech
Pro-Palestinian students booed the comedian who has been a vocal supporter of Israel during the war in Gaza.
Police clash with protesters in Georgia over controversial bill
Critics denounce a so-called "Russian law", saying it's like a law used by the Kremlin to silence critics.
Israel stops to mark Memorial Day
A two-minute-long siren sounded across the country, and life briefly came to a halt.
Watch: Prince Harry plays sit-down volleyball
The Duchess of Sussex cheered on her husband from the side of the court.
Djokovic dons a helmet after being hit by bottle
Djokovic greets fans with a helmet after being hit by bottle
Ros Atkins on... How different countries protect children online
BBC Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what what is being done to prevent minors seeing harmful content.
Trump's lawyers spar with Stormy Daniels in trial
The BBC's Nada Tawfik goes through the cross-examination that the former adult-film star faced in court.
'So smart': Meghan praises Harry during Nigeria visit
The Duchess of Sussex compliments the Duke as he speak about mental health at a school in Abuja.
Doorcam captures tornado winds tearing down trees
A week of severe storms has left a trail of damage and flooding in multiple parts of the central US.
Horse stranded on rooftop and airport floods in Brazil
Aerials show a horse stranded on a rooftop and a flooded airport in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul.
Watch: US and allies sink mock enemy ship in military drill
More than 16,000 military personnel took part in the practice drills in the Philippines and South China Sea.
BBC Verify looks at fake AI-generated Met Gala images
Fake pictures of Katy Perry and other artists at the Met Gala went viral on social media.
Images show devastating impact of Brazil floods
Aerial footage shows devastating scenes in Brazil as landslides and massive flooding kill dozens.
Blinken visits during moment of peril for Ukraine
The front line has turned from a relative stalemate to a major Russian offensive in a week.
The illicit trade with China fuelling Mozambique's insurgency
Illegal shipments of rosewood continue and some of the profit ends up with jihadists, research says.
Indian spices face heat over global safety concerns
India is a global powerhouse of spices. But recent quality concerns have cast a cloud on its position.
End of Lee era for Singapore as PM steps down
After 20 years in power Lee Hsien Loong is stepping down, marking the end of a political era for the tiny island nation.
Real Housewives star felt pressure of representation
Jessel Taank tells BBC Asian Network about her experiences of being the first South Asian cast member.
Why does Canada have so many wildfires this season?
It’s only mid-May, but thousands of people have already been evacuated across Canada as fires rage.
Republicans flock to court to show they stand with Trump
Speaker Mike Johnson's appearance reflects how the fate of the ex-president and his party are intertwined.
Why has Putin removed key ally as defence minister?
Steve Rosenberg considers possible reasons behind Sergei Shoigu's replacement in the middle of a war.
Drama on and off screen at Cannes Film Festival
Events off screen could be as dramatic as those in the selection of star-studded film premieres.
'Trapped in hell' under collapsed building but pulled out alive
South African Delvin Safers had already made what he thought was his last phone call to his family.
Cow dung's key role in India's energy industry
India is hoping that biogas, produced from farm waste, will curb its reliance on imported gas.
Who is Andrei Belousov, Russia's new minister of defence?
Vladimir Putin has begun his fifth term in office by nominating an economist as the country's new minister of defence.
The volunteer crime fighters using whistles, whips and guns
South African communities organise to tackle the high crime rate, with the police's tacit approval.
Women's ice hockey finds winning formula in pro league
With sold-out arenas, Billie Jean King as ambassador and major financial backing, the PWHL's inaugural season broke records.
An alleged dowry death and a gruesome revenge
A horrible tragedy has forever altered the lives of two families in the Indian city of Prayagraj.
The man who took on the coal industry to save a forest - and won
Alok Shukla has spent years fighting to protect a key Indian forest from mining companies.
The escaped dissident still pursued decades on by China
Yan Xiong escaped from China in 1992, but he and other dissidents are still being targeted by Beijing.
Ghana, Nigeria and the quest for UK looted treasure
Artefacts looted by the British in the colonial era are now back in Ghana and are on public view.
