Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say
The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.
Iran supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed during recent protests
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says some deaths were “inhuman” and “savage” but blames the US.
Big names on Trump's peace panel face huge challenges in Gaza
Whatever the concerns and complexities, it remains the only plan in town, with many world leaders pledging to support it, writes John Sudworth.
US judge restricts ICE response to Minneapolis protesters
The legal order comes ahead of planned weekend protests and counter protests in the city amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.
Ugandan leader extends 40-year rule after winning contested poll
President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".
Avalanches kill five off-piste skiers in Austrian Alps
A number of people have died in the Alps over the past week, as heavy snowfall has hit the region.
Syrian army moves east of Aleppo after Kurdish forces withdraw
This comes after Syria's government announced its first formal recognition of Kurdish national rights since 1946.
Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says study refuting Trump autism claims
Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.
Japanese mayor apologises after calling staff 'human scum'
Yokohama mayor Takeharu Yamanaka admits using the terms "idiot" and "human scum" to disparage staff.
Google appeals landmark antitrust verdict over search monopoly
The tech giant is seeking a pause on court-ordered fixes aimed at limiting its monopoly power.
Under fire from the sea, families in Odesa try to escape Russian barrage
Ukraine's third largest city has come under sustained attack on its ports in a Russian bid to sap morale.
From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader becomes civilian president
Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.
Machado vows to lead Venezuela 'when right time comes'
The opposition leader says she has a mandate to lead the country after the US seized its president.
CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas
The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.
China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
Myanmar begins defence in landmark genocide case at UN court
Myanmar says The Gambia has failed to provide enough evidence of genocide against the Muslim-minority people.
US accuses South Africa military of 'cosying up to Iran'
The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.
What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda
Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.
Who is on Trump's 'Board of Peace' overseeing Gaza's reconstruction?
The first names of those who will oversee the next phase of the US president's peace plan are announced.
Canada's deal with China signals it is serious about shift from US
Carney says Canada's relationship with China has become "more predictable" than that with the US, as his country searches for trade certainty.
A faceless hacker stole my therapy notes – now my deepest secrets are online forever
Meri-Tuuli Auer told her counsellor things about her life she didn't want her closest family to know.
Trump's proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans' debt. Would it help?
President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives.
A hotline to report vapers and caning if you're caught: Singapore's e-cigarette crackdown
The city-state wants to stamp out e-cigarettes with harsh penalties including caning and fines.
The mysterious singer with millions of streams - but who (or what) is she?
She has millions of Spotify listeners, but fans don't know what to believe about whether she's real.
'I was hit in the face by pellets': Iranians on border describe violence and more protests
The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.
Israel moves Yellow Line deeper into Gaza, satellite images show
Israel placed and later moved control markers in three areas, with some placed deeper inside Gaza than maps suggested.
Watch: Armed group robs Pokémon store in New York City
Multiple hooded and masked people ransacked Pokémon merchandise and smashed glass card displays at the Manhattan shop.
South African national park closed due to floods
Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.
Why is there so much international interest in Greenland?
The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler has been reporting from Greenland and dissects why the island has so much value in the eyes of President Trump.
'Anger and frustration': BBC reports from Iranian-Armenian border
BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from the Iranian-Armenian border as internet shutdown continues following deadly protests.
Who is Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah?
He has been a prominent voice calling for protests against Iran's authoritarian regime to continue.