Ukraine condemns 'brutal' Russian strikes ahead of second day of peace talks
One person died and 23 were injured as trilateral discussions in Abu Dhabi were set to resume.
Pentagon to offer 'more limited' support to US allies in defence strategy shift
The US will also offer “more limited” support to US allies, according to a new national defence strategy document.
Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect'
The US president's comments have been condemned by international allies, including UK veterans and politicians.
Frank Gardner: Not only Americans risked life and limb to serve in Afghanistan
Brits, Canadians and Danes were among those who saw the toughest fighting, writes the BBC's security correspondent.
Boy, 12, dies from injuries after Sydney shark attack
Nico Antic was swimming in Sydney Harbour when he was attacked last Sunday.
Hundreds of Minnesota businesses close to protest ICE presence
Thousands of people have joined widespread protests against the weeks-long immigration crackdown in the state.
US braces for 'extremely dangerous' winter storm
The National Weather Service warns the winter blast "will pose a life-threatening risk of hypothermia".
New Zealand calls off rescue efforts for six missing after landslide
Police say they are not expecting to find any more survivors from the landslide, with six people still unaccounted for.
Indonesia landslide kills 7, dozens more missing
Rescue teams are searching the West Java village for 83 people who are still unaccounted for.
TikTok US venture to collect precise user location data
Details on the expanded access to location information was published in a new privacy policy for the popular social media app.
Danish PM in Greenland for 'show of support' after Trump threats
Mette Frederiksen visits the territory after weeks of tension over the US president's warnings that he could take control of it.
'A natural partner': US treasury secretary weighs in on Alberta separatism
Scott Bessent's comments come amid a war of words between Ottawa and Washington.
Alleged drug kingpin and ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding arrested after years on the run
Wedding, who had been on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, is accused of running a transnational drug trafficking operation.
High stakes but low expectations for Ukraine talks with Russia and US
Donald Trump is pushing hard for a peace deal - but major issues between Russia and Ukraine are still unresolved, writes Sarah Rainsford.
'I saw people getting shot': Eyewitness tells of Iran protest crackdown
An Iranian who got out of the country describes scenes of chaos as security forces opened fire in her home town.
Mandela's prison key, sunglasses and shirt can be sold after daughter wins court battle
The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country's heritage.
Four attacks in 48 hours: How east Australia's beaches became a 'perfect storm' for sharks
Human-shark encounters in Australia are rising - but experts are keen to point out it isn't the animals' fault.
Spain was a rail superpower - after deadly collisions its reputation is on the line
Spain's vaunted reputation for its high-speed network has been humbled by disaster on the railways.
'Half of my friends were killed' - the girls returning to a school caught up in war
Twins whose classmates were killed by shelling say their deaths have made them determined to finish their studies.
Stuck between the US and Russia, Canada must prove it can defend its Arctic territory
Canada has been boosting its forces in the Arctic in the face of new threats - and US concerns.
'I didn't hear from my son for seven months': Inside Yemen's UAE-run secret prisons
The BBC sees sites on former United Arab Emirates bases in Yemen where detainees say they were abused.
Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what natural resources does it actually have?
Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.
'Blood was all over' - victim of Nigeria church abduction describes escape
Some 160 people are believed to be missing after attackers raided three churches in a Nigerian village on Sunday.
A national tragedy 30 years ago united Australia. Why hasn't the Bondi shooting?
Political spats brewing since the tragedy last month have overshadowed a national day of mourning.
Could Trump's new Board of Peace sideline the struggling UN?
The US president has promised to "end decades of suffering" but critics dismiss his Board of Peace as a vainglorious project.
Eight surprise takeaways from the Oscar nominations
Paul Mescal and Chase Infiniti missed out, while other actors carried their films to a nomination.
Vietnam's leader returns to power with bold promises. Can he deliver?
To Lam resumes the role of communist party chief, the post he currently holds, for the next five years.
What we know about Trump's 'framework of future deal' over Greenland
Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they will not relinquish sovereignty of the world's largest island.
Could trilateral talks yield a breakthrough in Ukraine-Russia war?
It's the first time representatives from Kyiv, Moscow and Washington have come together since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Liz Hurley and Anna Wintour among mourners at Valentino's funeral in Rome
Crowds have gathered in Rome for the funeral of Italian fashion designer Valentino, who has died at the age of 93.
Does TikTok's US deal threaten the company's global ambitions?
TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC's Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean.
Board of Peace, Zelensky and Musk - What happened before Trump left Davos?
The US president held a charter-signing ceremony for his "new international oversight body", though several key allies were not present.
Footage captures moment NZ landslide starts in Mount Maunganui
An Australian tourist describes seeing one of the landslides behind him and running from it.
Watch: Russian cosmonaut captures stunning aurora from space
Cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov captured the lights over Earth during one of the largest solar storms in more than 20 years.