Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran agrees deal or 'bad things happen'
The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme.
Sudan atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide', UN says
A UN fact-finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.
Trump's Board of Peace members pledge $7bn in Gaza relief
Trump said it "looks like" Hamas will disarm, even though there are signs the group is regrouping.
More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?
Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.
Son of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder
Bellarmine Mugabe is in custody after a man who worked at the place where he was staying was shot and injured.
Veteran dissident who refused exile released
Mikola Statkevich, who spent more than five years in prison in his native Belarus, is now recovering from a stroke at home, his wife says.
White House presses Iran to make deal, while ramping up military presence
US media reports that Trump has discussed attack options with advisers, and a strike could happen as early as Saturday.
South Korea's ex-president jailed for life over martial law attempt
Yoon Suk Yeol's December 2024 martial law bid fundamentally damaged South Korea's democracy, a judge told the court.
Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza despite its heavy losses fighting Israel
Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue and government services.
Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK in fresh attack on Chagos deal
The president's comments come just a day after the US gave its official backing to the UK's Chagos deal.
Eight skiers found dead after California avalanche
Fifteen skiers went missing on Tuesday following a massive avalanche in California's Lake Tahoe region. One person remains missing but is presumed dead.
Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says
Investigators call the recruitment a well-organised trafficking ring involving immigration staff and security agencies.
Desperate hunt for breakthrough in Nancy Guthrie case turns to Mexico
The search for the 84-year-old mother of US presenter Savannah Guthrie has moved into a third week.
Woman accused of using ChatGPT to plan drug murders
The 21-year-old woman is accused by authorities in South Korea of secretly administering drinks containing drugs to three men in their 20s.
Australian presenter apologises for drinking before slurred Olympics report
Danika Mason also blamed the cold, after talking about coffee and iguanas in her live cross.
Samba school that praised Brazil's Lula at Rio Carnival relegated
See the floats from the famous festival as the city's top samba schools compete for first prize.
'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough
The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.
Iran security official appears to fire on crowd at cemetery
It happened as people gathered to commemorate those killed during the government’s brutal crackdown on protesters
Suspected carbon-monoxide leak kills at least 30 miners in Nigeria, witnesses say
The workers are believed to have collapsed after the gas built up in poorly ventilated tunnels.
Billionaire Les Wexner tells US lawmakers he was 'naive' and 'conned' by Epstein
Testifying before Congress, the former CEO of Victoria's Secret lingerie brand accused Epstein of stealing "vast sums" of money from his family.
US-Iran tension: Why Tehran may choose confrontation over 'surrender'
The Iranian leadership is weighing up whether resisting US demands is the best option for its survival.
US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East, as Washington puts pressure on Iran.
Musk cuts Starlink access for Russian forces - giving Ukraine an edge at the front
Ukrainian troops say Russian forces are suffering setbacks without access to Elon Musk's system.
The teacher who won $1m for turning India's slums into open-air classrooms
Rouble Nagi has spent the last three decades promoting learning among India's marginalised communities.
How two farms in Senegal supply many of the UK's vegetables
During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.
Flying oranges: Italian town celebrates carnival with historic street battle
A town in northern Italy has started celebrating carnival with its annual Battle of the Oranges where people hurl the fruit at each other for fun.
Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula comes last in carnival competition
Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades began with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.
Watch: Moment crew docks at International Space Station
The crew blasted off from Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft atop a Falcon 9 rocket.
Tribes grant the Colorado River legal personhood - can this help save it?
The river, which runs through seven US states that share it, is currently facing the worst drought in 1,200 years.
Gasps and disbelief in US as 'Quad God's' Olympic dream crumbles
The BBC visited the skating rink in Virginia where the ‘Quad God’ trains, as his closest friends and teammates expected to watch him win gold.
Watch: 'I am a survivor' Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC Newsnight
Ms Pelicot reveals it is "inconceivable" that the man she shared her life with "could have committed these horrors".