Trump's claim Nato troops avoided Afghanistan front line sparks outrage in UK
The US president says Nato troops stayed "a little off the front lines" - despite 457 UK military deaths in the conflict.
High stakes but low expectations ahead of Ukraine talks with Russia and US
Donald Trump is pushing hard for a peace deal - but major issues between Russia and Ukraine are still unresolved, writes Sarah Rainsford.
'I didn't hear from my son for seven months': Inside Yemen's UAE-run secret prisons
The BBC sees sites on former United Arab Emirates bases in Yemen where detainees say they were abused.
US braces for 'extremely dangerous' winter storm
The National Weather Service warns the winter blast "will pose a life-threatening risk of hypothermia".
Pakistan mall fire death toll jumps to 67
The process to identify the bodies recovered from the wreckage of Gul Plaza in Karachi continues.
Trump withdraws Canada's invitation to Board of Peace
Trump did not provide a reason for the decision, which comes after Canada's PM Mark Carney warned of a "rupture" in the US-led global order.
Taliban release female athlete, 22, after 13 days in jail
Khadija Ahmadzada was detained for being in "violation" of rules "regarding women's sports gyms", a Taliban spokesman said.
Could Trump's new Board of Peace sideline the struggling UN?
The US president has promised to "end decades of suffering" but critics dismiss his Board of Peace as a vainglorious project.
Mandela's prison key, sunglasses and shirt can be sold after daughter wins court battle
The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country's heritage.
Dozens of sanctioned Russian tankers navigate Channel despite UK vow of 'assertive' action
Some 42 sanctioned tankers has passed through the Channel since 11 January, a BBC Verify analysis finds.
'Blood was all over' - victim of Nigeria church abduction describes escape
Some 160 people are believed to be missing after attackers raided three churches in a Nigerian village on Sunday.
Indian state investigates killings of hundreds of stray dogs
Police say they have confirmed at least 354 killings so far and arrested nine people.
US unveils plans for 'New Gaza' with skyscrapers
"We're going to be very successful in Gaza," President Trump says, as his administration laid out its vision for post-war reconstruction.
UN to take over al-Hol camp for IS families in Syria after unrest
A UN spokesman said conditions inside the camp remained "tense and volatile" after Kurdish-led forces withdrew.
ICE detains five-year-old and father in Minnesota, lawyer says
The boy was taken along with his father, the lawyer and school officials say. ICE says it kept the boy safe as his father ran.
France seizes suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker
The vessel, named Grinch, was stopped by the French navy as it travelled through waters between Spain and Morocco.
German nurse jailed for murders could be linked to 100 more deaths
Prosecutors are reviewing dozens more suspected deaths linked to a former palliative care nurse.
Ubisoft cancels six games including Prince of Persia and closes studios
The studio, known for Assassin's Creed and Just Dance, is also delaying seven titles in a restructure.
Outrage after Indian man drowns in open pit after begging for help for hours
Yuvraj Mehta drowned after his car fell into an unmarked construction pit in Noida last week.
Trump's son called UK police after seeing woman 'beat up', court hears
President Trump's youngest son told officers in London he had seen a friend being attacked during a video call.
Vampire film Sinners breaks Oscar nominations record
The horror is up for 16 awards - setting a new record for the most Oscar nominations for a single film.
UK holds off joining Trump's Board of Peace over Putin concerns
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Russian president has shown no commitment to peace in Ukraine.
Two dead and several missing in New Zealand landslides
Heavy rains have ravaged the country's North Island, with a minister comparing it to a "war zone".
Japan suspends world's largest nuclear plant hours after restart
The operator says reactor remains "stable" and has no "radioactive impact outside".
Three dead in shooting in Australia's New South Wales
A man is being sought in connection with the shootings in the small town of Lake Cargelligo on Thursday.
Son-in-law of Venezuelan opposition candidate freed from jail, wife says
Rafael Tudares was arrested after his father-in-law, Edmundo González, ran against Nicolás Maduro in the election.
EU suspends approval of US trade deal
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.
Trump says Greenland framework includes mineral rights. What minerals does the island have?
Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.
A national tragedy 30 years ago united Australia. Why hasn't the Bondi shooting?
Political spats brewing since the tragedy last month have overshadowed a national day of mourning.
Eight surprise takeaways from the Oscar nominations
Paul Mescal and Chase Infiniti missed out, while other actors carried their films to a nomination.
Vietnam's leader returns to power with bold promises. Can he deliver?
To Lam resumes the role of communist party chief, the post he currently holds, for the next five years.
Is the US-TikTok deal a new reality for China's tech champions?
It is a challenge for TikTok's parent company ByteDance as well as global ambitions for other Chinese tech companies.
Behind the scenes of Help 2, the star-studded charity album
Olivia Rodrigo, Arctic Monkeys and Pulp are among the artists who recorded new songs for War Child.
Board of Peace, Zelensky and Musk - What happened before Trump left Davos?
The US president held a charter-signing ceremony for his "new international oversight body", though several key allies were not present.
What we know about Trump's 'framework of future deal' over Greenland
Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they will not relinquish sovereignty of the world's largest island.
Rapid rollback of Kurdish-led forces reshapes Sharaa's Syria
The retreat of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the north-east marks the biggest change of control in Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
Fact-checking Trump's Davos speech
The US president made a series of contested claims, ranging from the status of Greenland to Nato spending.
Slashed incomes and gamers go cold turkey: Fallout from Uganda's internet shutdown
The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income - or entertainment.
Could trilateral talks yield a breakthrough in Ukraine-Russia war?
It's the first time representatives from Kyiv, Moscow and Washington have come together since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Liz Hurley and Anna Wintour among mourners at Valentino's funeral in Rome
Crowds have gathered in Rome for the funeral of Italian fashion designer Valentino, who has died at the age of 93.
Does TikTok's US deal threaten the company's global ambitions?
TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC's Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean.
Board of Peace, Zelensky and Musk - What happened before Trump left Davos?
The US president held a charter-signing ceremony for his "new international oversight body", though several key allies were not present.
Footage captures moment NZ landslide starts in Mount Maunganui
An Australian tourist describes seeing one of the landslides behind him and running from it.
Watch: Russian cosmonaut captures stunning aurora from space
Cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov captured the lights over Earth during one of the largest solar storms in more than 20 years.