At least 44 dead and hundreds missing after fire engulfs Hong Kong tower blocks
Firefighters are struggling to put out the flames and say they are unsure when the blaze will be fully contained.
What we know about the Hong Kong apartment fires
The death toll continues to rise and hundreds are missing, as firefighters struggle to put out the fire.
'I am devastated': Hong Kong residents in disbelief after fire destroys blocks of flats
Efforts to control the blaze are continuing as locals wait for news of missing loved ones.
Trump defends Witkoff after leak appears to show envoy coaching Russia
The US president said he had not heard the audio, but that it sounded like "standard" negotiations.
Where peace stands in Ukraine after frantic diplomacy
The Trump administration seems serious about reaching a deal despite all the apparent chaos around its efforts.
Georgia judge dismisses 2020 election interference case against Trump
The state charges were the last remaining criminal case against the US president stemming from the 2020 election.
Soldiers seize power in Guinea-Bissau and detain the president
The military takeover comes as the West African nation was awaiting the results of Sunday's election.
Nicolas Sarkozy illegal campaign financing conviction upheld
The former French president will have to serve a six-month term with an electronic bracelet, plus another six months suspended.
Teens launch High Court challenge to Australia's social media ban
They argue the law - which will block users under 16 from having social media accounts - is unconstitutional.
Chicago man accused of setting train passenger on fire had 72 prior arrests
The victim was reading her phone while riding on a train when the man allegedly doused her with gasoline.
'Once in 300 years' rain hits Thai city as floods ravage South East Asia
The deadly floods have affected 2 million people, the majority of whom are still cut off from help.
Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime
The gender-motivated murder of a woman will now be covered by a distinct clause in Italian law - punishable by a life sentence.
New Zealand woman gets life sentence for 'suitcase murders' of her children
Hakyung Lee killed her two kids and hid their bodies in suitcases months after her husband died of cancer.
Twenty-four Nigerian schoolgirls released over a week after abduction
Nigerian officials dispute reports that some 250 children remain missing after another mass school kidnap.
Israel confirms Hamas and PIJ returned body of Gaza hostage Dror Or
The handover means the bodies of two deceased hostages are still being held in Gaza six weeks after the ceasefire began.
No real intent in Moscow to engage in peace talks, says von der Leyen
The European Commission chief said the EU would stand with Ukraine and support it "in every way".
Robert Irwin wins Dancing with the Stars, a decade after sister's victory
Son of the late conservationist Steve Irwin, Robert was a fan favourite this season.
Parking inspector and wife arrested for €1m meter theft
The man is alleged to have stolen coins from parking meters in the German town of Kempten, police said.
Palestinian-US teen held by Israel for nine months without charge due in court
Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, from Florida, was detained by Israeli soldiers while on holiday in the occupied West Bank.
Bolsonaro ordered to start serving 27-year prison sentence for Brazil coup plot
The Supreme Court says the former leader has exhausted his appeals and will start his prison term at a police station in Brasilia.
Georgia's pro-EU protesters defiant year after accession process was halted
The demonstrations began when Georgia's prime minister called a four-year halt on moves towards joining the EU.
Stone-hurling anger unnerves Zambia's 'fix-it' president
After 2021's landslide win, Hakainde Hichilema has nine months to convince voters he deserves a second term.
Russian mercenaries accused of cold-blooded killings in Mali - BBC speaks to eyewitnesses
Refugees have given the BBC a harrowing account of atrocities committed by the Russian paramilitary force.
The looming election Trump can't afford to lose
In a Tennessee district the president won by 22% last year, a Democratic upset could prompt Republican panic.
'This is the first year I can't find a holiday job'
Seasonal hiring is poised to drop to its lowest level since 2008, a sign of caution among US businesses in the face of tariffs and consumer angst.
Who killed our children? Indian parents ask as 'house of horrors' convict acquitted
Twenty years after police found the bodies of 19 women and children in Nithari, the case is back in the spotlight.
Can Canada wait out the trade war with the US?
Canada’s prime minister will be travelling to Washington next week, after recently suggesting he is in no rush to reboot derailed trade talks.
Who is Trump's 'drone guy' Dan Driscoll, taking key role in Ukraine talks?
The youngest-ever US army secretary has been thrust into the spotlight as the face of renewed efforts to end the years-long war.
Family reunited after a decade – now a Trump clampdown could tear them apart
Marven's mother and sister could be sent back to gang-ravaged Haiti as a US protection scheme ends.
Music eases surgery and speeds recovery, Indian study finds
A new study finds patients who listen to music during surgery wake faster and need fewer painkillers.
What happens next for Marjorie Taylor Greene after exit from Congress?
The former Trump ally has decided to end her time in Congress early after a public fallout with the president.
Updated peace plan could be a deal Ukraine will take - eventually
The proposed plan is said to have been significantly changed since Sunday - but key sticking points are likely to remain.
What is Cartel de los Soles, which the US is labelling as a terrorist organisation?
The US says it is headed by Venezuela's president and other senior politicians, but some analysts say it does not even exist.
Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.
Deadly fire engulfs Hong Kong apartment blocks
Video footage shows large plumes of smoke billowing up into the sky, as firefighters on cranes try and put out the blaze.
Watch: Moment researcher finds rare flower after 13-year search
Researcher Septian Andriki collapsed in tears upon discovering the rare Rafflesia hasseltii plant in Indonesia.
Popemobile becomes a mobile health clinic for Gaza children
The vehicle had transported the late Pope Francis on a visit to Bethlehem in 2014.
Watch: President Trump pardons Waddle and Gobble, the Thanksgiving turkeys
The annual televised event dates back years and takes place ahead of the holiday, when roast turkey is typically served at dinner.
Nasa astronaut films Northern Lights from space
Zena Cardman captured the footage of the display from the International Space Station on 17 November.