Does Israel face a 'South Africa moment' over Gaza?
BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams looks at parallels between reactions to Israel and apartheid-era South Africa.
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Belarus and Russia stage joint military drills
The BBC's Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, reports from joint manoeuvres by Russia and Belarus, as part of the Zapad 2025 (West 2025) military drills.
Israel demolishes more high-rise towers as Gaza City offensive ramps up
BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas looks at the latest Israeli strikes on buildings in Gaza City city over the weekend.
Charlie Kirk suspect linked to crime scene by DNA, says FBI chief
Kash Patel says Tyler Robinson's DNA was found on towel wrapping suspected murder weapon.
Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport
Pedro Sánchez says Israel should be treated in the same way as Russia over its war in Ukraine.
US says 'framework' for TikTok ownership deal agreed with China
The deal will pave the way to US ownership of the social media platform' s American operations, according to the US treasury secretary.
Men jailed for witchcraft murder plot against Zambia's president
The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.
Trump says Venezuela 'sending drugs, gang members' as tensions rise
Tension has been running high between the two countries since the US deployed war ships to the South Caribbean.
Nvidia broke antitrust law, China says on second day of U.S. trade talks
Beijing’s targeting of Nvidia, the American AI chip giant, ratcheted up tensions as negotiators for the two countries met for trade talks in Spain.
Indian billionaire family's private zoo cleared of 'foul play'
India's top court had formed a special team to investigate allegations that animals were mistreated at Vantara.
Rubio downplays U.S. tensions with Israel, plans to visit Qatar after strike
Israel’s strike on Hamas negotiators in Doha outraged much of the Arab Middle East. President Donald Trump distanced the U.S. from the attack.
Conor McGregor ends bid to be Irish president
The MMA fighter says the decision comes after "careful reflection" and consultation with his family.
Poland calls for NATO-backed no-fly zone over Ukraine
Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said shielding Ukraine from Russian drone attacks would protect the rest of Europe, too, amid concerns over the war’s spread.
India's top court suspends parts of contentious Muslim property law
The court refused to strike down the entire law saying "the grant of stay is only in the rarest of rare category".
To fight extremists, Trump administration warms to Russia-friendly junta
America has ramped up intelligence sharing with Mali’s repressive military junta, current and former U.S. officials said, as extremists gain ground in West Africa.
Netanyahu does not rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders
At a joint press conference with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Netanyahu said every country had the right "to defend itself beyond its borders".
Brazil's Lula hits back at Trump over Bolsonaro trial and tariffs
In an essay, he says Brazil's democracy and sovereignty "are not on the table" after clashes with the White House.
Cash for speeches and big wins for The Pitt and The Studio - Emmys highlights
Host Nate Bargatze's plan to keep speeches snappy backfires and political statements take centre stage at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.
As ties with U.S. fray, Indian sentiment turns sharply against America
Harsh rhetoric from U.S. officials has dovetailed with escalating anti-Indian hate speech online, researchers found, hardening Indian attitudes toward America.
Watch: Winning moments from the 77th Emmy Awards
Adolescence star Owen Cooper became the youngest ever male winner and The Pitt took out the top drama series award.
Qatar hosts Arab-Islamic emergency summit over Israeli strike on Doha
A draft resolution reportedly says Israeli "hostile acts" threaten peace in the Middle East.
Rising seas will threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050 - report
Australia's first National Climate Risk Assessment predicts more frequent and severe climate hazards.
China accuses Nvidia of violating anti-monopoly laws
The accusation comes as the US and China hold talks to de-escalate the trade war between the two.
Watch: Soda truck falls into sinkhole in Mexico City
Initial reports suggested the sinkhole was caused by a collapsed drainage system, according to Iztapalapa's mayor.
Watch: Best looks from the Emmys red carpet
Jenny Ortega, Sydney Sweeney and Pedro Pascal were among the stars to walk the red carpet.
Madeleine McCann suspect refuses Met Police interview
Christian Brückner is due to be released from prison in Germany on a separate offence this week.
US farmers are being squeezed - and it's testing their deep loyalty to Trump
Why so many corn belt Americans continue to back Trump, even while feeling economic pressure driven partly by his trade policy
'It's just scary': In Florida, parents ponder future with fewer vaccines
Florida is pushing to end vaccine mandates as RFK Jr, an immunisation sceptic, remakes US vaccine policy.
Boss of degrading sex-trade ring in Dubai's glamour districts unmasked by BBC
Young Ugandan women tell BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.
'My wife died giving birth after Trump cut funding to our clinic'
The BBC hears devastating accounts of Afghan mothers and babies dying after US-backed clinics shut.
