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Blair and Rubio among names on Gaza 'Board of Peace'

The former UK prime minister and US secretary of state will sit on the "founding executive board", the White House says.

Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran's government

Reza Pahlavi, a US-based opposition figure, called on the world to target Iran's Revolutionary Guards leadership.

US justice department investigating Minnesota Democrats over alleged obstruction of ICE

It comes as fresh details emerged in the death of a Minneapolis woman shot last week by an ICE agent in the city.

'I was hit in the face by pellets': Iranians on border describe violence and more protests

The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.

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.

Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover

The president made the threat while a bipartisan group of US lawmakers were visiting Denmark in the hope of easing tensions over the territory.

Uganda's president heads for victory as his main rival cries foul

President Museveni has about 75% of the vote with results in from more than half of all polling stations.

Machado vows to lead Venezuela 'when right time comes'

The opposition leader says she has a mandate to lead the country after the US seized its president.

CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas

The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.

China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi

Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

Myanmar begins defence in landmark genocide case at UN court

Myanmar says The Gambia has failed to provide enough evidence of genocide against the Muslim-minority people.

US accuses South Africa military of 'cosying up to Iran'

The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.

S Korea's ex-president Yoon to be jailed for five years over martial law bid

This is the first of the verdicts in the four trials linked to Yoon's shock decree in 2024.

Landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detail

Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.

Actor Timothy Busfield charged with sexually abusing boys on set of TV series

The actor starred in the West Wing TV series and is also known for the baseball film Field of Dreams.

Man accused of murdering woman and toddler in Munich car attack goes on trial

The Afghan suspect is accused of killing a 37-year-old woman and her two-year-old daughter.

Julio Iglesias denies sexual assault allegations

In a statement, the Spanish singer says the allegations are "absolutely false and deeply sadden me".

Tragic death of Adichie's young son pushes Nigeria to act on health sector failings

Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child's death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

Cuba counts cost of alliance after 32 troops killed in Venezuela

The recent events in Venezuela have exposed the strategic risks of Cuba’s foreign entanglements.

Under fire from the sea, families in Odesa try to escape Russian barrage

Ukraine's third largest city has come under sustained attack on its ports in a Russian bid to sap morale.

From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader poised to become civilian president

Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.

Israel moves Yellow Line deeper into Gaza, satellite images show

Israel placed and later moved control markers in three areas, with some placed deeper inside Gaza than maps suggested.

Trump's Fed fight looks like something from another country

Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.

South Korea's impeached president found guilty in first of four trials: What you need to know

Yoon Suk Yeol is set to receive the first verdict on charges linked to his 2024 martial law attempt.

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.

Who is Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah?

He has been a prominent voice calling for protests against Iran's authoritarian regime to continue.

What happens in space during a medical emergency?

BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains what happens if an astronaut gets ill in space.

Morocco celebrates Afcon win: 'Today is about couscous not jollof'

Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.