Crown Princess's son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway
Marius Borg Høiby, who goes on trial on Tuesday, has been remanded in custody for four weeks after new allegations.
'Enemy' insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia
The BBC's Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow.
Israel reopens Gaza's key Rafah border crossing with Egypt
Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day.
Ukraine hails 'real results' after Musk restricts Russian Starlink use
Starlink-enabled drones have been linked to a number of recent deadly attacks by Russia on Ukraine.
Eighty kidnapped Nigerians return home after escape
They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.
Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as 'manipulation'
The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations.
Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys
The US president labels Noah a "total loser" over a joke he told on stage during the awards ceremony.
Australian woman dies after becoming snagged in ski lift in Japan
The 22-year-old became caught in a chairlift and was suspended in midair before having a heart attack, officials say.
Bad Bunny makes Grammy history as stars protest against ICE
Other prizes went to Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean and Lady Gaga, at a ceremony dominated by politics.
'Superhuman' teen swims hours to save family stranded off Australian coast
The 13-year-old swam 4km in rough water after his mother and siblings were swept out to sea off the coast of Western Australia.
'Do you think you're the devil himself?' Epstein questioned in newly released interview
The footage, which is part of millions of files released by the US Department of Justice, shows the late sex offender being questioned by an unnamed interviewer.
Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent
Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.
Candidate tough on crime wins Costa Rica presidential election
Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime.
Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing'
The BBC's Lyse Doucet follows Hind Kabawat as she confronts the challenges of fragmented, post-Assad Syria.
The most eye-catching looks from the Grammy Awards, from Chappell Roan to Olivia Dean
A collection of some of the best looks from Sunday's awards in Los Angeles.
Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers
Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.
Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage them
The US signals that restoring democracy is no longer a priority and it is ready to work with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
India's snakebite crisis is killing tens of thousands every year
A new report has found that 99% of healthcare workers in India face challenges administering antivenom.
Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files
Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".
Rape trial puts Norway's royal family in unwelcome glare of public
Marius Borg Høiby, the crown prince's blond stepson, is accused of 38 charges in a case that has attracted global interest.
BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son
Norway's royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.
'Pay and smile' - Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge
Italy's capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.
Watch: Snake at train station scares Sydney commuters
People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.
Watch: Giant rat leads floating parade to kick off 2026 Venice Carnival
The grand opening took place on Sunday, with a variety of boats and floats making their way through the city's canals.
Watch: Frozen river hosts dance party in Kyiv
Residents in the Ukrainian capital are finding joy in unusual places, despite power cuts caused by Russian attacks and freezing winter temperatures.
Watch: Batman tells city council to not assist ICE at Super Bowl
The unidentified man dressed as Batman addressed Santa Clara city officials to condemn the city's position on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.