The Maldives bans smoking for everyone born after 2006
The Maldives, where about a fifth of the population uses tobacco, is the first country to institute a generational smoking ban.
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Streamers will be made to produce Australian content
Australian government is introducing laws requiring streamers to invest a minimum amount in local content.
At least three dead as typhoon causes devastation in the Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi has flooded large areas, including entire towns on the island of Cebu.
Delhi's lonely African elephant was killed by rare rodent-borne virus
Shankar, a 29-year-old male elephant, died in September after spending much of his life in isolation.
Shein bans sex dolls after outcry in France over ‘childlike’ appearance
France had threatened to bar the fast-fashion retailer after an investigation found that sex dolls resembling children were being sold on Shein’s platform.
Peru cuts diplomatic ties with Mexico over ex-PM's asylum claim
Lima denounced the decision to grant Betssy Chávez, an alleged co-author of an attempted coup, as an "unfriendly act".
Polls open in NYC mayoral race - here are five things to watch in US elections
Though President Donald Trump is not on the ballot, his agenda looms large over the races in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia.
Shipping containers swept away in deadly Philippines floods
At least three people have died, officials say. Residents sought shelter from high water on rooftops.
Shein bans all sex dolls after outrage over childlike products
Every listing and image related to the sex dolls has been removed from Shein's platform, the firm says.
N Korea 'head of state' who served under three Kims dies
Kim Yong Nam, who is unrelated to Pyongyang's ruling dynasty, was seen as the North's face on the global stage.
Affluent Indians drive boom in weight-loss drugs. But concerns are rising too
Demand for weight-loss drugs has soared in India, home to millions with obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
He made his money selling camels and gold. Now this warlord controls half of Sudan
Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo will either lead a breakaway state or seek to take control of the whole country, Sudanese say.
Mamdani, Cuomo or Sliwa? New Yorkers on their choice for mayor
The BBC asked voters in Manhattan who they think could deliver on their top priorities as the city heads to the polls on Tuesday.
China academic intimidation claim referred to counter-terrorism police
Sensitive research into alleged human rights abuses is alleged to have been shut down by Chinese agents.
Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd dies at 89
"We were blessed to have her," said her daughter, actress Laura Dern. The two acted together in many films and the HBO show Enlightened.
Ex-IDF legal chief held for video leak showing abuse of Gaza detainee
Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi admitted releasing the footage, saying “there are acts that must not be committed, even against the most despicable of detainees.”
Watch: Moment train collides with lorry carrying vehicles
According to police in Texas, the truck was transporting a full load of cars when it stopped on the railroad tracks.
Agony for families as landslide death toll climbs in Uganda and Kenya
More than 40 people are known to have died since last week, according to officials.
Trump administration will tap emergency fund to pay partial food stamp benefits
The shutdown has deprived more than 40 million Americans of food assistance, known as Snap, since Saturday.
Guinea's coup leader enters presidential race
Gen Mamadi Doumbouya has broken his promise to hand power to a civilian government.
ChatGPT owner OpenAI signs $38bn cloud computing deal with Amazon
The seven-year agreement will see OpenAI gain access to Nvidia graphics processors to train its artificial intelligence models.
Medieval tower partially collapses in Rome
A worker who was trapped after part of a medieval tower collapsed in the heart of Rome, has died, according to hospital officials.
Jamaica's hurricane aftermath 'overwhelming', Sean Paul says
The Grammy-winning reggae singer says the storm was "very frightening, especially for my young kids".
Public barred as Tanzanian president sworn in
President Samia faced little opposition with key rivals either imprisoned or barred from running.
Seven climbers dead after Nepal avalanche
Rescuers located two bodies and are searching for the remaining five, believed to have been buried by snow.
Worker dies after partial collapse of medieval tower in Rome
The man was trapped for several hours after part of the Torre dei Conti, on the edge of the Roman Forum, gave way.
Antarctic glacier's rapid retreat sparks scientific 'whodunnit'
A new study suggests that changes to Hektoria Glacier are unprecedented - but not all scientists agree.
Trump backs Cuomo for New York City mayor and threatens to cut funding if Mamdani wins
Opinion polls suggest left-wing candidate Zohran Mamdani is ahead of former state governor Andrew Cuomo for Tuesday’s race.
Israeli military's ex-top lawyer arrested over leak of video allegedly showing Palestinian detainee abuse
Maj Gen Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned on Friday, admitting leaking a video allegedly showing abuse of a Palestinian detainee.
Drones seen over Belgian military base for third night, minister says
The country's Defence Minister Theo Francken said it looked like an espionage operation, but he wanted to be "cautious" about speculating.
Maldives bans smoking for younger generations
Anyone born on or after 1 January 2007 will be banned from using, buying or selling tobacco products in the archipelago.
Earthquake in Afghanistan kills 20 and injures hundreds, Health Ministry says
The 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Mazar-e-Sharif, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The full extent of the damage was not immediately known.