UN risks 'imminent financial collapse', secretary general warns
António Guterres says the international body could run out of money by July due to members' unpaid fees.
Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve
The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.
Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules
A judge dismisses two federal counts against the 27-year-old, but he still faces state murder charges.
Former CNN host Don Lemon arrested after anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
Lemon says he was just doing his job as a journalist reporting on the protests at the church.
Civil rights investigation opened into Alex Pretti shooting
The deputy attorney general said it was a “standard investigation” after Pretti's fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president
Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali".
Ukraine sees quieter night as Trump says Putin will not attack its cities
Russia said the US president requested a pause in strikes on Kyiv until 1 February, a move Trump said was prompted by the cold weather.
At least 170 killed in air strikes during Myanmar's widely criticised election, UN says
The UN said "credible sources" had counted more than 400 strikes in the same period.
Trump and his sons sue IRS and US Treasury over leaked tax information
The lawsuit seeks $10bn (£7.25bn) in damages after tax information from Trump and his family was leaked to the media.
Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led forces
The deal will see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and administration into the Syrian state.
South Africa and Israel expel each other's envoys in diplomatic row
South Africa accuses the Israeli envoy of insulting President Ramaphosa. Israel says the expulsion is "baseless".
Panama voids Hong Kong-based firm's canal port contracts
The move follows Donald Trump's previous claim the US was taking the crucial Panama canal "back" from China.
Indonesian couple caned 140 times for sex and alcohol offences
Caning is a common but controversial punishment for violating Islamic law in Aceh province.
Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling
Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.
Why Iran's response to a US attack could be different this time
Tehran has threatened to treat an attack by the US as part of last summer's war, and its response could be more dramatic.
Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.
Why China moved so quickly to execute 11 members of a notorious mafia family
The Ming family ran scam compounds along the Chinese border with Myanmar in Shan state.
BBC visits oil region at heart of Trump plan to 'Make Venezuela Great Again'
Amid rusting oil pumps and rigs, once affluent Venezuelan oil towns place their hope in US investment.
Inside Syrian camp holding wives and children of suspected IS fighters
Kurdish-run prisons hold about 8,000 suspected IS fighters and around 34,000 of their family members in camps.
'She's done a great job' - Donald Trump praises Melania's film
US First Lady Melania Trump and her husband President Donald Trump have walked the black carpet at the premier of her new documentary.
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.
Watch: CCTV captures moment mayor hit in rocket launcher attack in the Philippines
A mayor in the Philippines has survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle in broad daylight.
Watch: How Alex Pretti shooting led Trump to shift course in Minneapolis
BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at why tensions have been running so high in the city - and how we got here.
Moment BA plane to London loses wheel after take-off in Vegas
Dramatic footage shows wheel falling off a British Airways aircraft shortly after take-off from Harry Reid International airport.