BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah
A relative tells BBC those killed were civilians and not Hezbollah operatives, but the Israel Defense Forces says it was targeting "terrorist infrastructure".
Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row
Volodymyr Zelensky says restoring the flow of Russian oil via Ukraine into the EU would be like lifting sanctions on Russia.
Severe flooding kills 66 in Kenya, as heavy rains continue
Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.
Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship
The skipper of the Sea Owl One is suspected of producing forged documents when it was boarded by coast guard.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian couple and two of their children in occupied West Bank
Mohammed, aged five, and Othman, aged seven, were killed alongside their parents, the Palestinian health ministry says.
US names six crew killed in refuelling plane crash in Iraq
The aircraft was on a combat mission as part of ongoing US operations against Iran when it crashed in western Iraq on Thursday.
Iran captain latest footballer to drop asylum bid, Iranian state media says
Five of the seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.
French police detain brothers over 'lethal and antisemitic' plot
A loaded gun, hydrochloric acid and an Islamic State flag were found in their car, prosecutors say.
Treasure hunter freed from prison after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold
Tommy Thompson spent more than a decade in prison after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins.
Ugandan opposition leader goes abroad after two months in hiding
Uganda's military chief has said Bobi Wine is wanted "dead or alive", although some ministers have denied he is being sought.
Cuban protesters ransack Communist office as energy crisis deepens
Discontent is mounting over rolling blackouts and shortages of food, fuel and medicine, exacerbated by a US blockade.
Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.
Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states
The Palestinian group also affirms Tehran's right to defend itself from "aggression" by the US and Israel.
Oscars 2026: What to expect and who will win
Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet will all be vying for Hollywood's highest honour on Sunday.
How Iranians are evading internet blocks to contact family abroad
Iranians are finding tech-savvy ways to get through the regime's restrictions on phone and internet connections.
The women bringing chess into the 21st Century - with 'bullet' matches and viral videos
Women content creators are helping chess shake its image as an "old man's game" and bring it into the digital age.
'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets
Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.
Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?
They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.
My letter to my dead daughter - after forgiving the man who killed her
The mother of Ann Grosmaire, 19, who was shot dead by her boyfriend, explains why she chose restorative justice.
Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?
The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.
Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so
The city has been considered a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers - but that's now being tested.
Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime
A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.
Gazans urged to shelter as sandstorm turns skies orange
Displaced Palestinians were told to secure their tents to prevent them being blown away as a storm swept through the enclave.
Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran
BBC Security Brief's Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is so strategically important for Tehran.
Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician
Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.
Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts
This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.
Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war
BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.