Trump's theatrical State of the Union address offers little hint of any change in course
The BBC's Anthony Zurcher says the US president appealed to his base and taunted his opponents in a marathon speech.
Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031
The remote Yonaguni island lies on the frontlines of self-governing Taiwan's growing tensions with China.
Chinese dance group's tour triggers bomb threat against Australian PM
The group was told to cancel its performances or explosives would be set off at Anthony Albanese's house.
Drones hammer Sudan's gold and oil zone - the pivotal new front line
Intensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive.
Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms
The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as "acts against nature".
German chancellor lands in Beijing for inaugural China trip
Friedrich Merz said it would be a mistake to "decouple" Germany from China shortly before boarding a plane to Beijing.
Australia police make arrests over alleged murder of grandfather mistakenly kidnapped
Police have said 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian was not the intended target of the alleged crime.
Louvre museum director resigns months after high-profile heist
Laurence des Carrs submitted her resignation to President Emmanel Macron, who said it was "an act of responsibility".
Don't break up NewJeans and I'll forgo $18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss
Min Hee-jin has said she "can no longer bear to watch" the group get "torn apart".
Ukraine remembers its dead as war enters a fifth year
Events were held across Ukraine to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
Political outsiders are up against Thailand's powerful patronage system, defeated MP tells BBC
The People's Party’s hopes were dashed on the rocks of the old-style patronage networks which dominate provincial politics.
FBI director's private jet use delayed investigations, Democrat alleges
The allegations came days after Patel was seen celebrating in Italy with the men's USA hockey team after their Olympics win.
Trump hits out at reports that top US general warned against attacking Iran
General Dan Caine has warned that strikes against Iran could be risky, potentially drawing the US into a prolonged conflict, US media report.
Russian soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' orders
Four men expose the horror and brutality of conditions in the Ukraine war, with two saying they saw soldiers being shot for refusing orders.
Nancy Guthrie's family offers $1m reward to bring home missing mother
Fighting back tears, the missing woman's NBC host daughter says they accept she may be dead.
Mexico hunts 23 inmates sprung from jail during wave of violence
The prisoners escaped from a jail in Puerto Vallarta after armed men rammed one of the gates.
Floods and landslides in Brazil kill at least 25
Hundreds of people have been displaced and dozens are missing, with rescue operations still ongoing in Juiz de Fora.
US ambassador to France set for talks with foreign minister after row
Charles Kushner has spoken to France's foreign minister after failing to respond to a summons on Monday.
Nigeria denies report it paid 'huge' ransom to free pupils in mass abduction
The rebuttal was followed by news the police chief was resigning a year before the end of his term.
Probe under way after illness kills 72 tigers in Thai tourist park
Authorities say samples showed the canine distemper virus, but have not confirmed where it came from.
Celebrity doctor Peter Attia steps down from CBS over Epstein links
The health influencer's spokesman says he wants to avoid his association with the late sex offender becoming "a distraction".
Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war
The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.
Robert Carradine, Lizzie McGuire and Revenge of the Nerds star, dies aged 71
His family says the actor took his own life after living with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades.
Moscow rail hub explosion was suicide bomb, Russian officials say
A traffic police officer and the suspect were killed in the explosion, Russian officials say.
Hong Kong lodges 'strong protest' after Panama takes control of canal ports
Last month, Panama's Supreme Court cancelled the contracts of a Hong Kong based firm that allowed it to operate the ports.
Landmark royal commission into antisemitism prompted by Bondi shooting begins
The inquiry comes after 15 people were killed and dozens hurt when two gunmen opened fire at a Jewish event.
Trump threatens countries that 'play games' with existing trade deals
The threat comes after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Trump had exceeded his authority in enacting a sweeping global programme of tariffs.
Shein's elusive boss hails Chinese roots in rare public appearance
His speech follows years of the firm focusing away from China as it moved its headquarters to Singapore.
Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage
The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera.
Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat
This month marks four gruelling years since the full‑scale invasion began and a genuine ceasefire still feels far from assured
'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest
Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday.
Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is feeling the effects
Steve Rosenberg reports on the economic consequences of Russia's war, and how people are coping.
Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped
Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war.
ICC judges hear charges against ex-Philippine president Duterte: What you need to know
Duterte is facing charges relating to a long and bloody war on drugs in which thousands were killed.
Who was El Mencho, Mexico's most wanted man?
The BBC's Will Grant examines the power wielded by the Jalisco drug cartel chief, who died after a clash with security forces assisted by US intelligence.
Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.
How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm
More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.
How will Trump's new global tariffs work and what's next?
The Supreme Court's decision has led questions over whether people can get a refund over the unlawful tariffs.
The taekwondo teacher tasked with healing India's troubled state
Opinion is divided on whether Manipur's new chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh can bring calm to the state.
From Venezuela to immigration crackdown, Project 2025 provided Trump's roadmap
Just a year into Trump's second term, and about half of Project 2025's policies have been implemented, observers say.
BBC sees damage in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican cartel violence
BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage.
'Anyone who runs is shot': Watch Russian soldiers describe killings of troops who refuse orders
The men, who are on the run, told of the horrors they witnessed on the Russian side of the front lines in Ukraine.
BBC's Will Grant on the atmosphere in Mexico following unrest
The BBC's Will Grant describes how locals are feeling in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico, after a wave of violence hit the streets.
Watch: Yosemite waterfall turns molten orange
The event occurs only in February, when the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park at just the right angle.
Watch: Winter storm covers parts north-east US in snow
Weather warnings and travel bans are in place, as the storm causes power outages.
What the killing of drug lord 'El Mencho' means for Mexico
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", was killed during a security operation to arrest him, Mexico's defence ministry has said.
Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years
One hundred and fifty eight captive-bred juvenile tortoises were released on the Galápagos island of Floreana.