S Korean crypto firm accidentally pays out $40bn in bitcoin
The company quickly realised its mistake and managed to recover virtually all the missing tokens from customers.
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US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky
The Ukrainian leader says difficult issues remain, as Russia carries out further strikes on energy facilities.
Zambian leader backs traditional Ghanaian outfit after online trolling
Some Zambians outraged Ghanaians by describing the outfit worn by their president as a "blouse".
At the scene of deadly Pakistan mosque explosion
At least 31 people have been killed after a suicide bomber detonated a device at a Shia mosque, according to police.
Colorado funeral home director sentenced to 40 years for corpse abuse
Nearly 200 decaying bodies were discovered at the Return to Nature home after officials investigated a foul smell.
Can the US help Iran? What Iranians say - inside and outside the country
Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want.
What we still don't know about the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother
The BBC's Regan Morris is in Tucson, Arizona, where 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home almost one week ago.
Trump threatens tariffs for countries trading with Iran
The order did not specify the rate that could be imposed, but used 25% as an example.
The retired Indian factory worker who built a library of two million books
Anke Gowda, whose library is open to everyone, recently received an Indian government award.
From Hollywood to the homeland: Why African countries are courting black American stars
Ciara and Samuel L Jackson are among the big names who have become citizens of African countries in recent years.
Could Bad Bunny set off political fireworks at the Super Bowl half-time show?
With Super Bowl half-time shows becoming increasingly polarised, how will the Puerto Rican superstar quiet his detractors?
They were drawn to Korea with dreams of K-pop stardom - but then let down
Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk.
Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?
Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.
Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?
The BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush explains why the US president's comments are causing a stir in a midterm election year.
U.S. accuses China of secretive nuclear test as arms-control agreements lapse
Top U.S. nuclear official accuses China of conducting a secret nuclear test in 2020 and confirms plans to restart U.S. nuclear testing, citing a need to match covert detonations by Beijing and Moscow.
Milan-Cortina Games begin with vibrant opening ceremony
Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey perform as part of vibrant opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Norway's crown princess apologises after pressure over Epstein friendship
Mette-Marit says she is sorry to Norwegians for not realising what kind of person the late sex offender was.
What the Super Bowl means to American fans
NFL fans have flocked to California for Super Bowl LX, where the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
Winter Olympics, spread across north Italy, open with Milanese flair
The Opening Ceremonies of the 2026 Winter Olympics featured four simultaneous events in four locations marking what organizers said was the most spread-out Games in history.
Ukrainian mother's joy after phone call with son she thought had been killed
Nazar Daletskyi's family were sure he had been killed and had buried what they thought was his body in 2023.
As US cash dries up South Africa's fight to stop Aids gets harder
Health experts fear that as testing and monitoring drops the risk of the further spread of HIV rises.
Trump says he 'didn't see' part of video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes
The US president says he "didn't make a mistake", adding he had only seen the beginning of the video before it was posted.
Suspected Chinese spies arrested in quiet French town
Intelligence experts believe south-west France's proximity to defence and aerospace sites makes it a target for espionage.
'They sent a letter asking to preach. Then they massacred us' - Nigerians on jihadist attack
Armed jihadists devastate a community that refused to convert to their hard-line interpretation of Islam.
