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Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran

America may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal.

At least five killed in massive wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine, officials say

Officials said the attacks were among the worst in ten days, with damage reported in eleven regions across the country.

Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty

Australia and the EU sign sweeping trade and security deals after years of negotiations.

Danes vote as Mette Frederiksen seeks third term as PM

Frederiksen enjoyed a surge in popularity for standing up to the US over Greenland but her support is down on 2022.

Search for four missing soldiers after Colombia plane crash kills 66

The Hercules military transport plane crashed minutes after take-off near Colombia's southern border with Peru.

Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies at 54

The TV dating coach's husband says she "passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love".

Decline in migratory fish populations prompts fight for protection

The UN assessment of the state of migratory freshwater fish revealed an 81% decline in the last 50 years.

'Like the plane got cut in half': LaGuardia crash that killed two pilots now under investigation

Leo Medina, who was on another plane on the tarmac when the crash happened, told the BBC what he saw.

China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers

It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.

Inside the alleged Russian operation to trigger anti-government protests in Angola

A group of Russians and Angolans are going on trial in Angola after being accused of fomenting protests, which they deny.

Elon Musk's Starlink blocked from operating in Namibia

Namibia's regulator noted that Starlink's subsidiary is not locally owned.

Jury orders Cosby to pay $19m to ex-waitress after finding he abused her in 1972

Donna Motsinger alleged Cosby gave her wine and a pill that left her incapacitated after picking her up in a limousine in 1972.

Referendum defeat leaves Italy's Meloni looking more vulnerable

Meloni vowed to press on after losing a vote on constitutional reform many turned into a referendum on her government.

Slovenia becomes first EU country to introduce fuel rationing

Until further notice, motorists in Slovenia will be restricted to a maximum purchase of 50 litres of fuel per day.

US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers

There are almost no major brands of internet routers that are manufactured in the US.

US Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as homeland security chief

The US senator will now oversee the embattled department after a series of immigration enforcement blunders.

Blast that injured two was 'terrorist attack', Ukrainian authorities say

The suspect is a 21-year-old local resident who claims he was blackmailed and forced to plant explosives.

ICE agents deploy to major US airports as security queues stretch for hours

Hundreds of ICE agents have been deployed to 14 airports, in cities including New York, Atlanta and Houston.

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43

Leo Radvinsky became a billionaire after investing in the site, known for its pornographic content.

Nigerian police arrest 15 after viral videos of alleged sexual assault at festival

The videos sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend on social media.

HK police can now demand phone passwords under new national security rules

Those who do not comply can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to HK$100,000 ($12,700; £9,600).

UN warns Earth's climate being 'pushed beyond its limits' as El Niño looms

The Earth's climate is further out of balance than at any time in recorded history, the UN's weather agency says.

Kenyan ex-foreign minister arrested and accused of staging his disappearance

The reported disappearance of Raphael Tuju had led to claims he may have been abducted.

BTS agency shares drop after comeback show turnout falls short

The concert was attended by an estimated 104,000 fans, much lower than the expected 260,000.

France's former Socialist Prime Minister Lionel Jospin dies at 88

Jospin was head of government from 1997 to 2002 and is credited with bringing in the 35-hour working week.

Australia's ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years

The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts.

Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness

Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis.

A committed pharmacist and a homesick blogger – the Iranian civilians killed in the war

The toll on civilians is mounting fast as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues.

UK universities flock to India - but will they succeed?

Nine UK universities are setting up campuses in India, but enrolment is expected to be modest initially.

Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war

Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says "very good and productive" talks have been held.

US' and Iran's options for ending war narrow the longer it goes on

Iran shows no sign of climbdown, while air power alone cannot achieve the US' main goal.

Could Iranian missiles reach London and Paris?

Some experts say Iran may be able to launch missiles to hit London, but they would likely be shot down long before arriving and the risk is low.

US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers

Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?

Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help

The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

How the deadly LaGuardia Airport crash unfolded

Video shows the aftermath of the collision between a passenger plane and a firefighting vehicle on the runway of the New York airport.

'Stop, stop, stop': Listen to LaGuardia control tower audio during collision

An Air Canada plane carrying 72 passengers and four crew initially landed safely from Montreal on Sunday evening before colliding with a firefighting vehicle.

Watch: Inside Palestinian homes attacked by settlers

Violence began after a teenage settler was killed, reportedly after being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian.

Why is Israel targeting Lebanon's bridges?

Israeli forces have been instructed to destroy the crossings over the Litani river that were being used by Hezbollah to send reinforcements.

'A direct hit' - BBC visits Israeli town after Iranian strike

The BBC's Sebastian Usher reports from Dimona in southern Israel, which was hit by an Iranian missile.