High-speed train crash in Spain kills at least 39
More than 400 passengers were on board the trains that derailed near the city of Córdoba, in Spain's worst rail crash in more than a decade.
US believes its power matters more than international law, UN chief tells BBC
António Guterres says Washington's "clear conviction" is that multilateral solutions are irrelevant.
'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats
Trump says he will impose new taxes on eight US allies in February if they oppose his proposed takeover of the autonomous Danish territory.
Syria agrees ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces after two weeks of clashes
President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the deal would allow the Syrian state to reassert control over most areas.
Factory explosion in China kills two, injures 84
The blast caused noticeable tremors in the area and sent large plumes of smoke into the sky.
Chile declares 'state of catastrophe' as wildfires leave at least 18 dead
Chile's president warned the death toll cold rise in the Ñuble and Biobío regions.
China's population falls for fourth straight year
Despite efforts to encourage young couples to have children, China's birth rate hit a record low.
Around 1,500 US soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis, officials say
The troops are an option should Donald Trump decide to use them to quell anti-ICE protests in the city, an official tells CBS News.
Fears Iran's internet shutdown could lead to 'extreme digital isolation'
Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity.
Israel pushes back on Trump's picks for executives on Gaza 'Board of Peace'
Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical.
Fourteen dead, dozens missing in massive Pakistan mall fire
The blaze at the Gul Plaza in Karachi raged for more than 24 hours before it was put out.
Gangland killing at a funeral shocks idyllic French island
Corsica is shaken by the shooting, which brings into stark relief one of the highest murder rates in France.
Avalanches kill eight skiers in Austrian Alps
A number of people have died in the Alps over the past week, as heavy snowfall has hit the region.
Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission
Final preparations now get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.
A deadly fire swept through a nightclub in just 90 seconds. I got out
Twenty-two years before the Swiss ski resort fire, Gina escaped a near-identical disaster. Would you know what to do if it happened to you?
'I want to show the world what Africa is': YouTube star brings joy and tears on tour
"I love the love in Africa. The energy here is crazy," he says on his maiden tour of the continent.
Ugandan leader extends 40-year rule after winning contested poll
President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".
Iran supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed during recent protests
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says some deaths were “inhuman” and “savage” but blames the US.
Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says study refuting Trump autism claims
Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.
Japanese mayor apologises after calling staff 'human scum'
Yokohama mayor Takeharu Yamanaka admits using the terms "idiot" and "human scum" to disparage staff.
EU weighs response to Trump's tariff threat over Greenland
Europe is split between hitting back at Trump's tariff threat or holding fire to avoid a damaging trade war.
Faisal Islam: Trump's Greenland threats to allies are without parallel
The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor.
My children were recruited in a trafficking scam. I joined a police hunt to find them
BBC Africa Eye joins an anti-trafficking police unit in Sierra Leone helping a man look for his missing children.
'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
Trump tests boundaries of his power as Minnesota pushes back
The streets of Minneapolis feel like a battle of wills between a Republican US president and a Democratic city and state.
'Young 40s': Gen Z has found a new way to mock millennials for their style in South Korea
Even the iPhone, long considered the preserve of the youth, has been recast as a tacky trademark of Young 40s.
From surge in patriotism to fewer US trips - Trump's impact on Canada
The first year of Donald Trump's second term has had a profound effect on Canada, from its politics and economy to the way Canadians shop and travel.
What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda
Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.
Big names on Trump's peace panel face huge challenges in Gaza
Whatever the concerns and complexities, it remains the only plan in town, with many world leaders pledging to support it, writes John Sudworth.
Watch: Footage inside Spanish train as passengers evacuate from crash
Video filmed after a deadly train crash in southern Spain shows a damaged train with a passenger climbing out of it to safety.
Man swims in flooded Sydney golf course after heavy rain
Heavy rain did not dampen a man's spirits as he decided to take a dive into a flooded Sydney golf course.
Watch: Timelapse shows Nasa rocket's 12-hour journey to launch pad
The 98m-tall Space Launch System moved at a top speed of 0.82 mph (1.3 km/h) over the 4-mile (6.5km) journey.
Why is there so much international interest in Greenland?
The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler has been reporting from Greenland and dissects why the island has so much value in the eyes of President Trump.
'Anger and frustration': BBC reports from Iranian-Armenian border
BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from the Iranian-Armenian border as internet shutdown continues following deadly protests.