US and UK pulling some personnel from Qatar military base
US officials say it is a "precautionary measure" and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran.
Starlink reportedly made free in Iran - but protesters are taking huge risks by using it
The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week.
Denmark warns of 'fundamental disagreement' after White House talks on Greenland
There was no major breakthrough during the meeting, and President Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring the island shortly afterwards.
At least 32 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand
Sixty-four people were left injured, including a one-year-old and an 85-year-old.
Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
The pause starting on 21 January will bar foreign nationals who "would take welfare and public benefits".
US launches phase two of Gaza peace plan with new technocratic government
It includes the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian government, as well as the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza, US envoy Steve Witkoff says.
Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of cake fraud
Chiara Ferragni had been accused of misleading consumers in her promotion of Christmas cakes and Easter eggs.
'Appropriate and unambiguous': White House defends Trump over middle-finger gesture at heckler
Thousands of people have sent donations totalling nearly $700,000 (£521,000) to the heckler, who was suspended from his job at Ford.
Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics after ski bar fire
The blaze is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam padding on the ceiling alight.
FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter in classified documents probe
Attorney General Bondi accused the journalist of reporting classified information allegedly leaked by a federal contractor, who she said has been arrested.
Amateur stuns world's best to win A$1m in Melbourne
Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner along the way.
Uganda election chief says he has had threats over results declaration
This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.
LA opens ticket draw for 2028 Olympics - with seats starting at $28
If chosen via the draw, fans will be notified via email and will be given a time slot to purchase tickets in April.
Russian doctors arrested after 9 babies die in maternity hospital
The newborns died during the long New Year holiday in a Siberian hospital.
K-pop drum duet between Japan and South Korea's leaders caps off summit talks
Leaders of the two East Asian nations played drums to hits from BTS and KPop Demon Hunters.
Tehran morgue videos show the brutality of Iran's crackdown on protesters
Distressing footage reveals nearly 200 bodies with one victim identified as young as 16.
Why two Canadian provinces are in a spat over Crown Royal whisky
The UK-owned, Canadian-made whisky is testing a united "Team Canada" approach in the face of US tariffs.
Dubai chocolate-inspired dessert takes S Korea by storm
Shops are selling hundreds of cookies within minutes as the frenzy sends prices of ingredients surging.
No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold
Residents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.
Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet
The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.
Canada's Mark Carney faces delicate balancing act in China visit
The PM is seeking to deepen trade and repair ties with China after years of tense relations - without compromising national security or provoking the US.
'Welcome to 2976' - North Africa's Amazigh people ring in the new year
The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.
'Grim scene': BBC on site after crane collapses on train in Thailand
Correspondent Jonathan Head says the 'devastating' accident is an enormous setback for Thailand's efforts to modernise its infrastructure.
Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters
Relatives of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, who was detained last week, have told BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday.
What message do Greenlanders have for Trump?
The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler hears from Greenlanders, whose island is embroiled in a geopolitical storm.
'Now there's the threat of executions' in Iran
An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.
Mortuary videos show how deadly Iran crackdown has become
BBC Verify has been examining disturbing footage from a mortuary in Tehran, showing scores of bodies. These images could hold clues about what’s happening inside Iran.
Watch: Moment skier and dog swept along by avalanche
Footage recorded by Spanish skier Ares Masip shows the incident on Pic de l'Hortell, a mountain in Andorra.