Trump signs executive order threatening tariffs for countries trading with Iran
The order did not specify the rate that could be imposed, but used 25% as an example.
Trump removes video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes
The White House defended the post at first, calling to "stop the fake outrage", as members of both parties condemned the video.
Milan-Cortina Games begin with vibrant opening ceremony
Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey perform as part of vibrant opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?
Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.
Russian general shot several times in Moscow
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev is a senior figure in the main directorate of Russia's military general staff.
Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia
One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.
Police investigating new message in search for mother of Savannah Guthrie
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of an NBC News presenter, is believed to have been abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona.
Can the US help Iran? What Iranians say - inside and outside the country
Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want.
Talks with US set to continue after 'good beginning', Iran's foreign minister says
Abbas Aragchi spoke after hours of talks in Oman ended, which the two countries entered with significantly different positions.
Fisherman fleeing elephants killed by crocodile in Zambia
The fisherman ran into a stream near the river after he and two friends encountered a herd of elephants.
Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia
The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II's birth.
Suspected Chinese spies arrested in quiet French town
Intelligence experts believe south-west France's proximity to defence and aerospace sites makes it a target for espionage.
Nigerian court orders UK to pay £420m over 1949 killing of miners
The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions.
TikTok told to change 'addictive design' by EU or face massive fines
TikTok says it plans to challenge the "categorically false and entirely meritless" accusations.
As US cash dries up South Africa's fight to stop Aids gets harder
Health experts fear that as testing and monitoring drops the risk of the further spread of HIV rises.
Ukrainian mother's joy after phone call with son she thought had been killed
Nazar Daletskyi's family were sure he had been killed and had buried what they thought was his body in 2023.
Norway's crown princess apologises after pressure over Epstein friendship
Mette-Marit says she is sorry to Norwegians for not realising what kind of person the late sex offender was.
More than 30 killed in blast at Pakistan mosque, officials say
Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack, which took place during Friday prayers in the capital Islamabad, injuring almost 170 people.
FBI fugitive found hiding in Wales can be extradited to USA
Daniel Andreas San Diego was on the run from the FBI for 21 years and was found in a cottage in north Wales in 2024.
Norway investigates former PM Jagland over alleged Epstein links
Police say Thorbjørn Jagland is suspected of "aggravated corruption", requesting for his immunity to be revoked.
'I dreamed of becoming a K-pop idol - but I felt like I was scammed'
Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk.
What we still don't know about the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother
The BBC's Regan Morris is in Tucson, Arizona, where 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home almost one week ago.
The retired Indian factory worker who built a library of two million books
Anke Gowda, whose library is open to everyone, recently received an Indian government award.
'They sent a letter asking to preach. Then they massacred us' - Nigerians on jihadist attack
Armed jihadists devastate a community that refused to convert to their hard-line interpretation of Islam.
He has the world's biggest stage. What will Bad Bunny do with it?
With Super Bowl half-time shows becoming increasingly polarised, how will the Puerto Rican superstar quiet his detractors?
Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?
The BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush explains why the US president's comments are causing a stir in a midterm election year.
We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands
A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.
Watch: Ukrainian soldier thought to be dead calls his family
Nazar Daletskyi's relatives were told he had been killed in 2022, the first year of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
What the Super Bowl means to American fans
NFL fans have flocked to California for Super Bowl LX, where the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
Watch: The US and Russia's nuclear treaty is dead. What comes next?
The expiration of New START means there are no limits on nuclear weapons between both countries for the first time since 1991.
What's happened since Savannah Guthrie's mother disappeared?
Police have offered a reward of $50,000 for information on the disappearance, while the FBI says it is reviewing two ransom notes.
Watch: Inside Gaza hospital struggling to provide care to newborn babies
More aid has been allowed into Gaza since the ceasefire began three months ago, but the UN says it is nowhere near enough.