Iran warns it will retaliate if US attacks, as hundreds killed in protests
"It's like a war zone, the streets are full of blood," a source in the capital Tehran tells the BBC.
Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late'
Trump has been turning his attention to Cuba since US forces seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Thousands march and dozens arrested in Minneapolis protests against ICE
Days after the death of Renee Good, protests continue in Minneapolis and cities across the US.
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78
Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years.
One person dead and 300 buildings destroyed in Australia bushfires
A state of emergency has been declared in Victoria as thousands of firefighters battle the blaze.
Bride and groom killed by gas explosion day after Pakistan wedding
Eight people were killed after a gas cylinder exploded at a house the morning after the wedding celebration.
Sudan's government returns to capital after nearly 3 years of war
The military-backed government is back in Khartoum after being driven out by its paramilitary rival.
US military strikes Islamic State group targets in Syria, officials say
US President Donald Trump ordered the "large-scale strikes" on Saturday, US Central Command announced.
Last Kurdish forces leave Aleppo after ceasefire deal reached
The deal was announced in the early hours of Sunday morning after a week of violent clashes.
Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's family accuse hospital of negligence over son's death
A hospital in Lagos denies medical negligence over the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old.
Rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for $15m
Fewer than 100 copies of Action Comics No 1, which introduced the world to Superman, are thought to exist.
Rescuers race to find dozens missing in deadly Philippines landfill collapse
The landslide happened when a mountain of rubbish collapsed at a landfill site in the central Philippines.
Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship'
The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors become Guinea citizens after DNA tests
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.
'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.
Five hundred people in Canada were diagnosed with mystery brain disease. What if it isn't real?
A small Canadian province feared it had a mystery neurological illness on its hands. The search for answers set off a battle for the truth.
'Hermès of durian': The luxury fruit cashing in on China's billion-dollar appetite
A former gold mining town in Malaysia has seen its riches turn a new shade of yellow, thanks to this pungent fruit.
'There wasn't even time for CPR': Iran medics describe hospitals overwhelmed with dead and injured protesters
Hundreds of people are believed to have been killed or injured by the security forces, with more than 70 bodies brought to one hospital.
'Hounded and harassed': The former pop star taking on Uganda's long-time president
Bobi Wine - a former musician - has been arrested numerous times as he challenges President Yoweri Museveni.
Winners and Sinners: What to expect from the Golden Globes
Marty Supreme, Sinners and One Battle After Another are the films competing at this year's ceremony.
'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.
'He's crazy': BBC speaks to Greenlanders about Trump's threats
The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler visits the Arctic island to ask what people think of the US president's plans.
Watch: Buildings in Tehran set on fire as demonstrations spread across Iran
In video verified by BBC Persian, protesters in Iran can be heard chanting anti-government slogans.
Watch: Eyewitnesses recount deadly ICE shooting
Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in the Central neighbourhood of Minneapolis.
Video shows moment US immigration agent fatally shoots woman
A woman in a car was shot and killed by a US immigration officer on a residential street in Minnesota.
Tracking the oil tankers seized by the US
The US has announced the seizure of two oil tankers: the Marinera formerly known as the Bella 1 in the North Atlantic and the Sophia in international waters near the Caribbean.
Watch: Trump says Maduro copied his dancing. Did he?
The US president on Tuesday claimed the ousted Venezuelan leader imitated his moves. Here's a side-by-side look at both men's dancing.