Toxic mushroom meal was 'terrible accident', says woman on trial for murder
Erin Patterson admits lying to police about her relatives' deaths, but will argue they were a "terrible accident".
At least three deaths linked to massive Spain power cut
Authorities are investigating whether a family of three died in circumstances linked to Monday's major outage.
South Africa sets up inquiry into apartheid prosecutions
Several apartheid-era atrocities, like murder, have been uncovered but few have made it to court.
Food authors say Australian influencer copied their recipes
Brooke Bellamy, who owns the popular Brooki Bakehouse, has rejected the allegations.
Drone footage shows scale of deadly Peru landslide
Two people are killed after a glacial lagoon overflowed in the Ancash region triggering a landslide.
Katy Perry felt 'battered and bruised' by backlash
The singer faced criticism after taking part in an all-female space flight earlier this month.
Swedish police arrest teenager after fatal triple shooting
The arrest comes after three people, all reportedly under the age of 20, were shot dead in a hair salon.
Pakistan claims 'credible intelligence' India is planning an imminent military strike
India has accused Pakistan of supporting militants behind an attack in Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.
Israeli forces arrest prominent Palestinian journalist in West Bank
Ali al-Samoudi, who has worked extensively with Western media, was detained during what the Israeli military said were counter-terrorism raids.
Taiwan condemns Somalia travel ban
Taiwanese are warned against traveling to Somalia or Somaliland for their own safety before the ban is lifted.
Missing South African police officers found dead in river after six days
It is unclear how they died - the police had referred to a possible kidnapping but now suggest an accident.
Man accused of Kim Kardashian Paris robbery 'regrets' $10m heist
The reality star was tied up and robbed at gunpoint at a luxury Paris hotel in 2016.
Pressure mounts to probe Kenya police and army after BBC exposé
A BBC investigation identifies members of the security forces who shot dead protesters last June.
How Spain powered back to life from unprecedented national blackout
However diversified Spain's energy mix is, the blackout required an enormous effort to get back up and running.
Malta's golden passport scheme breaks EU law, top court rules
The scheme lets people become citizens after paying, buying or renting property of a certain value, and donating to charity.
Gaza medic detained during deadly Israeli attack released, Red Crescent says
Assad al-Nassasra was missing for weeks following last month's attack, in which 15 emergency workers were killed by Israeli troops.
Opposition sails to victory in Trinidad and Tobago
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is set to become the next prime minister after her United National Congress party won.
Hope and fear as tourists trickle back to Kashmir town after attack
The escalation in tensions means it could be years before tourism and businesses thrive again in Kashmir.
Iran blames 'negligence' for port blast as death toll rises to 70
The interior minister said "some individuals deemed responsible" for Saturday's blast at Shahid Rajaee are being questioned.
Dozens of African migrants killed in US strike on Yemen, Houthis say
Houthi-run media report the bodies of 68 people have been recovered from a migrant detention centre in Saada.
Conclave to elect new pope to begin on 7 May, Vatican says
The closed-door meeting will begin in the Sistine Chapel and will involve some 135 cardinals from across the world.
Child damages €50m Rothko painting in Dutch museum
It is not yet clear who will be held responsible for the cost of repairing Rothko's Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8.
Three US citizen children, one with cancer, deported to Honduras, lawyers say
Trump's border czar Tom Homan says the mothers had made the choice for their citizen children to be removed with them.
Girl, 5, among Vancouver dead as suspect charged
At least 10 others were killed after a car drove into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday night.
Police arrest two in connection with theft of Secretary Kristi Noem's bag
The Homeland Security chief had her handbag stolen as she was dining out in Washington with her family on Easter Sunday.
Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy
The TikTokers accused of triggering an election scandal
The BBC speaks to Romanian influencers, implicated in the unprecedented cancellation of an EU election
Life inside Iraq's 'Forbidden Zone' controlled by Turkey
Turkey has been building military bases on Iraqi territory, the BBC finds, raising fears of an occupation.
Fifty years after the war, Vietnam faces a new US threat - tariffs
The South East Asian country is on a path to prosperity. The US-China trade war could change that.
Australia's last vote was all about Indigenous people - now they say it's 'silence'
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton have had little to say on First Nations issues.
Border crossings, egg prices and jobs - Trump's 100 days speech fact-checked
BBC Verify has looked into some of the claims made by the US president during his speech in Michigan.
Spain rules out cyber attack - but what could have caused power cut?
The Spanish grid operator said the preliminary assessment suggests there was no cyber attack.
Five things you need to make it through a power cut
People in Spain and Portugal tell us what got them through a day with no electricity.
Trump made Carney's turnaround victory possible
Mark Carney's party pull off an election win that once looked near-impossible, until the US president targeted Canada.
How Spain powered back to life from unprecedented national blackout
However diversified Spain's energy mix is, the blackout required an enormous effort to get back up and running.
How African popes changed Christianity - and gave us Valentine's Day
Historians say there were three popes of North African descent, the last one more than 1,500 years ago.
Israel spy chief to step down after row with PM exposes deepening rifts
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar accused each other of lies or inaccuracies in sworn depositions.
Rosenberg: What's Putin trying to achieve by calling a three-day ceasefire?
Vladimir Putin calls a three-day ceasefire in May, coinciding with events marking the 80th anniversary of World War Two's end.
'They aimed to kill' - BBC identifies security forces who shot Kenya anti-tax protesters
The BBC exposes the members of the security forces who fired on protesters at Kenya’s parliament last year.
The rapid remaking of a nation, in 100 days
The impact of what President Trump has done so far is being felt in every corner of American life.
'Grandpa robbers' held Kim Kardashian at gunpoint - but didn't know who she was
Suspects who are accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in October 2016 stand trial in Paris.
The rapid remaking of a nation, in 100 days
The impact of what President Trump has done so far is being felt in every corner of American life.
The beauty and challenge of elections in Canada's frigid north
The unique culture, landscape and weather make running elections in Nunavut both difficult and rewarding.
Sorrow and fury among Vancouver's Filipinos after attack on festival
The community is reeling after 11 were killed and dozens injured by a car ramming attack on a street event.
Watch: Traffic chaos as Spain and Portugal face power outages
From traffic lights turning off in Spain, to Metro stations plunged into darkness in Portugal - power outages have caused havoc.
Watch: Crew survives after powerboat goes airborne and crashes
The race team told BBC News that both drivers were treated, released, and are recovering well, though still sore.
'Our community is grieving,' say Vancouver festival organisers
Organisers of the festival where a car ramming attack killed 11 people say they are "heartbroken".
Why this Conclave means it's harder than ever to predict the next Pope
The BBC's religion editor Aleem Maqbool explains why it's so difficult to guess who will be the next pontiff.
Moment driver sees huge explosion rip through Iran port
At least four people have been killed and 500 more injured in Bandar Abbas.
'I'm voting for the first time after fleeing a dictatorship'
Ghayda and her husband Ahmad say they could never discuss politics in Syria - now, they will vote in Canada's election.
Watch: How the Vatican said goodbye to Pope Francis
Hundreds of thousands of mourners gather in Rome to pay tribute to the late pontiff.
Why Pope Francis won't be buried in the Vatican
Pope Francis will be buried in Rome's church of Santa Maria Maggiore, breaking a 100-year-old tradition.
Watch: How previous Popes were laid to rest
From Pius XII to Benedict XVI, the BBC looks back at video from papal funerals since 1958.
What do Canadians really care about (beyond Trump)
The BBC asked voters across the country what issues are most important to them ahead of Monday's election.
Decision on next Pope 'in God's hands' says mourner
New York family describe paying their respects to Pope Francis as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity".
'I'm alive but three in my group didn't make it' - Kashmir attack survivor
Tourists are returning home after a deadly gun attack killed 26 visitors in Indian-administered Kashmir.