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DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97
The Nobel Prize winner felt ostracised by the scientific community over his comments on race and intelligence.
Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders
The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets.
Released Israeli hostage says he was sexually assaulted in Gaza captivity
In an interview with Israeli TV, Rom Braslavski described how he was stripped naked and tied up by members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
British ex-soldier arrested over alleged murder of Kenyan woman in 2012
Robert James Purkiss faces extradition over allegations he murdered Agnes Manjiru.
Israel receives coffin Hamas says contains body of Gaza hostage
If the body is identified as a hostage, five dead hostages will remain in Gaza and still need to be returned under a ceasefire deal.
Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga lead 2026 Grammy nominations
Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominees, while K-Pop breaks into the song of the year category.
'They went and never came back': Honouring Kenya's forgotten World War soldiers
Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated.
More than 50 people injured in mosque blast at Jakarta high school
Authorities say a 17-year-old suspected of causing the explosion during Friday prayers is in surgery.
Belgium rushes to secure drone defences after airport disruption
After drone sightings cause Zaventem airport near Brussels to close temporarily, Belgium turns to its European allies for help.
Typhoon which killed almost 200 in Philippines and Vietnam weakens
One of the year's deadliest storms has headed west to Cambodia and Laos after barreling through Vietnam.
Ugandans welcome war crimes charges against LRA leader Joseph Kony and demand his arrest
The warlord remains at large but victims hope the ICC charges will renew efforts to capture him.
EU forces free crew after Somali pirate attack on tanker
The Hellas Aphrodite crew have been freed from armed Somali pirates who seized it the previous day.
France advises citizens to leave Mali urgently amid jihadist fuel blockade
The blockade, imposed by jihadists, has upended daily life in the landlocked nation.
Four held after protesters set off flares during Israeli orchestra concert in Paris
Clashes broke out during one of three disruptions to the performance featuring conductor Lahav Shani.
Sudan capital hit by drone attacks a day after RSF agrees to truce - reports
The reported strikes come as the military-led government says it would be wary of agreeing to a ceasefire.
Multiple people fall ill after package delivered to Air Force One base
The building the package was opened in was evacuated and those taken ill were found to be stable.
China launches new aircraft carrier in naval race with the US
The Fujian uses electromagnetic catapults that allow planes to strike from a greater distance.
The battle over Gaza's future: Why no-one can agree on the rebuild
From AI-powered super cities to designs that capture its 'soul and spirit', plans have already been draw up - but political obstacles remain
How a Brazilian woman became the face of India vote fraud row
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleges that Larissa Nery's photo appeared on the voters' list in Haryana 22 times.
'Our job is only killing' - how Sudan's brutal militia carried out a massacre
BBC Verify tracks how the RSF killed unarmed people in a massacre that humanitarian officials believe left 2,000 dead.
Viktor Orban's dilemma - Russian oil or Trump's favour
Trump's closest ally in Europe will head to Washington in the midst of a disagreement over Russian oil.
Buoyed by election wins, Democrats still face tough choices to regain power
A year after a painful election defeat, the Democratic Party stands at a fork in the road.
Miss Universe contestants stage walkout after organiser berates Miss Mexico
Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, said Nawat Itsaragrisil was 'not respectful' at a pre-pageant ceremony on Tuesday
Watch: What New Yorkers want Mamdani to do as mayor
The 34-year-old will become the city's first Muslim mayor and the youngest in more than a century when he is sworn in on 1 January 2026.
Watch: Cars pile up on Philippines streets after typhoon
Floods have swept through towns, killing at least 85 people and leaving 75 others missing.
Smoke hangs over Louisville after deadly plane crash
Three people have died and officials expect more fatalities after a UPS plane crashed during takeoff.