Ukraine calls for Trump-Zelensky meeting in US this week
Meanwhile, a US official tells the BBC that Ukraine has "agreed to a peace deal".
Controversial US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation ends aid operations
Hundreds of Palestinians were killed while seeking food amid chaotic scenes near GHF's sites.
Trump says he will visit China in April after call with Xi
The two leaders discussed trade, Ukraine and Taiwan in their first phone call since meeting in South Korea last month.
South Korea's 'TV dad' Lee Soon-jae dies at 91
Lee became a beloved household name for his famous roles in films and on TV for nearly 70 years.
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.
Cryptology firm cancels elections after losing encryption key
The International Association for Cryptologic Research - created to study secure communication - said it was an "honest human mistake."
Judge dismisses cases against ex-FBI director Comey and NY attorney general James
President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for the prosecution of Comey and James, declaring them "guilty as hell".
Tanzania cancels independence day celebrations after election unrest
The opposition has been rallying people to gather on that day to protest against post-poll killings.
Zelensky welcomes amendments to proposed peace plan
There was optimism following the talks in Geneva, but no details emerged on how to bridge the huge divide between Moscow and Kyiv over territory and security guarantees.
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81
The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.
Pentagon to review Senator Mark Kelly misconduct allegations after video to US troops
Kelly responded that attempts "to intimidate me and other members of Congress" would not work.
Belgian airports to be hit by 'major disruption' amid austerity strike
Three days of industrial action are set to affect public services and transport across the country.
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.
UK minister flags visa 'abuse' as student asylum claims surge
More than 14,000 students on study visas sought asylum this year to June 2025 according to Home Office figures.
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.
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.
'No one will support it': Ukraine's soldiers react to US peace plan
Ukrainian soldiers at the front are angry, defiant and resigned after US plan became public.
Hunting down those who kill people to sell their body parts for 'magic charms'
BBC Africa Eye uncovers two so-called "juju" practitioners, who offer to obtain body parts for ritual purposes.
Chinese land, US radar and ties to Taiwan: The geopolitics rattling a tiny Pacific nation
Palau's strategic location and diplomatic ties with Taiwan have made it a focus of US-China rivalry.
'We worry more about food' say Venezuelans living under threat of US military action
While the US escalates a military threat in nearby waters, Venezuelans say the real enemy of the people is a sharp rise in food prices.
Watch: Moment truck collides with sign on Ohio highway
The vehicle was travelling along Ohio’s I-70, with the dramatic collision occurring in Columbus last Thursday.
Nasa astronaut films Northern Lights from space
Zena Cardman captured the footage of the display from the International Space Station on 17 November.
BBC visits US-led Gaza ceasefire monitoring centre in Israel
Soldiers from more than 20 countries, diplomats and aid workers are based at the Civil-Military Coordination Centre (CMCC).
'Huge columns of smoke': BBC at the scene of fire at COP30
Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt was at the UN climate talks in Brazil when a fire broke out.
Watch: Chadwick Boseman posthumously honoured with Hollywood star
The late actor, who passed away in 2020 after a private battle with cancer, was celebrated for his role as Marvel’s Black Panther.
Watch: Indonesia's Semeru volcano spews giant ash clouds as it erupts
Java Island’s tallest mountain, a volcano called Mount Semeru, has spewed tall plumes of ash clouds that engulfed bridges and the surrounding countryside.