Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord
A wave of violence has erupted across Mexico since a powerful drug cartel boss died following his capture by special forces.
More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow
A major snowstorm walloped the US north-east, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations.
US partially evacuates Beirut embassy amid rising Iran tensions
The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review.
Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is feeling the effects
Steve Rosenberg reports on the economic consequences of Russia's war, and how people are coping.
Ukraine negotiator tells BBC how it feels to sit across table from Russia
Sergiy Kyslytsya is among those trying to negotiate an end to the conflict, which is entering its fifth year.
French minister moves to block US envoy Kushner from government access
The minister says Charles Kushner, father of Trump's son-in-law Jared, had failed to explain US comments about violence in France.
Rob Jetten becomes Netherlands' youngest ever PM
The 38-year-old is sworn in as premier after clinching a narrow victory in October's election.
Trump threatens countries that 'play games' with existing trade deals
The threat comes after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Trump had exceeded his authority in enacting a sweeping global programme of tariffs.
Briton among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash
Nepalese police say the British national was a 24-year-old man.
Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says
The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers say, while Trump was in Washington DC at the time.
Australia backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles.
Robert Mugabe's son charged with attempted murder in South Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.
Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea's ruling party
The announcement by the rubber-stamp party congress comes as little surprise given the Kim family's grip since the 1940s.
Australian prosecutors consider reopening British girl's cold case disappearance
Cheryl Grimmer's family have been petitioning police to consider the new evidence they say they've found.
Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says
Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major US military build-up nearby.
Bones of St Francis of Assisi go on public display in Italy
The remains of Italy's patron saint have only been seen in public once before - for one day in 1978.
Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan
Pakistan says the strikes were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in the country.
Greenland says 'no thanks' to Trump US hospital boat
Greenland's PM reminded Trump of its free healthcare, after Trump said he was sending a boat to aid people who were allegedly "not being taken care of".
US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations
Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.
Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine
Twenty-five people were injured by explosions overnight in what officials are calling a terror attack.
More than 1,500 Venezuelan political prisoners apply for amnesty
The announcement by the head of Venezuela's National Assembly comes amid US pressure following the capture of ex-President Nicolás Maduro.
Willie Colón, trombonist who pioneered salsa music, dies aged 75
His career spanned 60 years and dozens of albums and had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time.
'Affront to humanity': Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss
Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
Final missing Lake Tahoe skier found dead 5 days after avalanche
Authorities released the names of the six women and three guides who died in the worst avalanche in state history.
Minnesota Vikings receiver Moore dies aged 25
The Minnesota Vikings have paid tribute to Rondale Moore after the 25-year-old's death.
Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years
The native species was driven to extinction by sailors in the 1800s. Now, 158 juvenile giant tortoises have been reintroduced to the island.
Divers recover bodies of seven Chinese tourists from bottom of Lake Baikal
A Russian driver also died when their mini-bus plunged under the ice to the bottom of the lake in Siberia.
'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest
Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday.
Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped
Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war.
What's at stake as ICC judges hear charges against ex-Philippine president Duterte?
Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity during a long and bloody war on drugs in which thousands were killed.
Who was El Mencho, Mexico's most wanted man?
The BBC's Will Grant examines the power wielded by the Jalisco drug cartel chief, who died after a clash with security forces assisted by US intelligence.
Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.
How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm
More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.
How will Trump's new global tariffs work and what's next?
The Supreme Court's decision has led questions over whether people can get a refund over the unlawful tariffs.
The taekwondo teacher tasked with healing India's troubled state
Opinion is divided on whether Manipur's new chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh can bring calm to the state.
From Venezuela to immigration crackdown, Project 2025 provided Trump's roadmap
Just a year into Trump's second term, and about half of Project 2025's policies have been implemented, observers say.
How football is helping girls fight against forced marriage
Two sisters in an Indian village talk about how football has changed their lives and helped them push back against child marriage.
Once mocked for being tacky, this Korean music genre is making a comeback
The traditional South Korean popular music genre is making headlines in the country once again.
Watch: Yosemite waterfall turns molten orange
The event occurs only in February, when the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park at just the right angle.
Watch: Winter storm covers parts north-east US in snow
Weather warnings and travel bans are in place, as the storm causes power outages.
What the killing of drug lord 'El Mencho' means for Mexico
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", was killed during a security operation to arrest him, Mexico's defence ministry has said.
Inside press briefing as Trump criticises Supreme Court tariffs ruling
Bernd Debusmann describes how the president reacted after his sweeping levies were struck down.
Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years
One hundred and fifty eight captive-bred juvenile tortoises were released on the Galápagos island of Floreana.