Labor, environmental abuses detailed in China’s vast squid harvests
A new Environmental Justice Foundation report exposes violations in the vast Chinese squid-fishing industry, which has supply chain links to the U.S. and Europe.
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Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza City enters second day as more civilians flee
Palestinian journalists on the ground reported attacks overnight in Gaza City, where hundreds of thousands of people are believed to still reside.
Madeleine McCann suspect freed from German prison
Christian Brückner has never been charged with any crime in relation to the McCann case.
Royal Etiquette 101: A primer for President Trump’s visit to Britain
When encountering a British royal, a bow or curtsy is okay, a hug generally is not, and “Your Majesty” or “Your Royal Highness,” is much preferred over saying “Chuck” or “Kate.”
Champions League debut and Luiz - the rise of Pafos
BBC Sport looks at Pafos FC, the team from Cyprus set to make their full Champions League debut with David Luiz in defence.
U.S. wins release of American who had been barred from leaving China
Beijing has allowed Mao Chenyue, a Wells Fargo employee from Atlanta, to return to the United States, people familiar with the matter said.
'The hungry can't stay silent' - behind deadly protests in oil-rich Angola
As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality.
Canadian writer Robert Munsch approved for assisted dying
Munsch was diagnosed with dementia in 2021 and also has Parkinson's disease.
Syria's worst drought in decades pushes millions to the brink
The drought has slashed wheat harvests by 40% in a country where nearly 90% of the population already lives in poverty.
Watch: Key takeaways from Charlie Kirk suspect's first court appearance
The BBC's Nada Tawfik reports from Utah, where Tyler Robinson appeared in court as prosecutors read the charges against him.
Charlie Kirk suspect confessed in hidden note to roommate, prosecutors allege
The 22-year-old has been charged with murder and is facing the death penalty if convicted at trial.
Eritrean man wins block on removal from UK to France under 'one in, one out' deal
Some migrants who arrived in the UK by small boat had been told they would be put on flights to France as early as Tuesday.
Trump discloses U.S. targeted a third alleged drug boat from Venezuela
The president acknowledged the incident while delivering a warning to Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro.
Coup plot charges for former Romanian presidential candidate
Prosecutors say the right-wing former presidential candidate conspired to overthrow constitutional order in the country.
Chinese-linked mining firms sued over 'ecological catastrophe' in Zambia
Million of litres of highly acidic waste spilled into rivers in a copper-mining area, farmers say.
U.N. commission finds that Israel committed genocide in Gaza
Israel rejected the conclusions, which echo those of a growing group of governments and human rights organizations.
Key aid groups suspend work, face tough choices as Israel invades Gaza City
Aid workers “face a harrowing, untenable decision: Stay and maybe be killed, or leave their homes, maybe never to return,” the head of an aid group said.
Taliban shut down WiFi, a lifeline for women and girls, in Afghan province
Afghan government workers in Balkh province appeared to have been taken by surprise by the WiFi ban.
Fears balloon of a return to civil war in South Sudan over treason trial
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.
'Completely different, yet genuinely get on' - BBC correspondents on Starmer and Trump
The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason and North America Editor Sarah Smith discuss what's at stake for both sides during the trip.
'The bombing has been insane': Palestinians scramble to flee Israeli assault on Gaza City
Palestinians tell the BBC whole residential blocks have been levelled as the Israeli army ramps up its offensive in the city.
Watch: Bear caught on CCTV searching for food in Indian temple
The curious creature ransacked an office in its quest to find tasty treats.
Malawians await presidential poll result in vote dominated by economic woes
If no candidate wins more than half the votes, the top two contenders will head to a run-off.
Acting legend Robert Redford dies aged 89
The acting star was famous for roles in The Sting and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
Judge dismisses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione
Judge Gregory Carro also ruled a second-degree murder charge against Mangione could stand during a hearing on Tuesday.
US designates Colombia as country 'failing to cooperate in drug war'
For the first time in almost three decades Colombia loses its certification as a US ally in the war on drugs.
Deal is done to keep TikTok in the US, says Trump
The social media platform had faced a ban in the US over national security concerns.
Watch: The Sundance Kid's life in the spotlight
The BBC's David Sillito takes a look at the career of the Hollywood icon who has died aged 89.
TikTokers arrested for insulting Somalia's president in a dance video
The young men are seen dancing to a remix of a campaign song, with altered lyrics.
Kipyegon wins historic fourth world 1500m gold
Faith Kipyegon storms to a fourth world 1500m title and extends her streak of dominance with a fifth consecutive global gold in the event.
Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says
The panel finds that four of the five genocidal acts defined under international law have been carried out against Palestinians during the war.
Judge criticizes Trump’s deportations to Ghana but says she can’t intervene
U.S. District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan said she was “dismayed” by the deportation of five men to Ghana but that the court’s “hands are tied.”
Israel launches ground offensive on Gaza City
It comes as a UN commission of inquiry found that Israel was committing genocide in Gaza.
Israeli military begins ground invasion of Gaza City
Palestinians in Gaza City reported a night of heavy bombardment. A U.N. commission said Israel was committing genocide in Gaza; Israel rejected the claim as “falsehoods.”
Kenya issues arrest warrant for British national over young mother's murder
The 21-year-old was killed in 2012 and her body found in a septic tank in the garrison town of Nanyuki.
Federal court blocks Trump from sacking Lisa Cook
Trump is trying to oust Cook from her role as part of a standoff between the president and the US central bank.
America and Britain were pillars of the world order. The world has changed.
President Trump will meet King Charles III and Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a state visit to Britain, against a backdrop of global division, disarray and destruction.
Trump says he will sue New York Times for $15bn
He has accused the paper of defamation and libel, saying it served as a "mouthpiece" for Democrats.
Kirk shooting suspect appeared to confess on Discord
Tyler Robinson is thought to have discussed the killing on the online platform before his arrest.
South Korea to examine Georgia ICE raid for possible human rights abuses
South Korea vowed to investigate whether U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement violated human rights after it detained hundreds at a Hyundai-LG plant.
Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber to headline Coachella 2026
Karol G will also top the bill at the festival held in the Californian desert.
Artefacts recovered from Titanic's sunk sister ship
Items retrieved from the wreck of HMHS Britannic in the Aegean include a bell and binoculars, Greece says.
Homes damaged, cars swept away as rains flood India's Uttarakhand
Rescue efforts are under way after the Himalayan region was hit by torrential downpour.
Health scare leads mom to world record: Barefoot run on Lego bricks. On purpose.
Feeling like she had a new lease on life, Gabrielle Wall sprinted the length of a football field barefoot on Lego bricks to clinch a new Guinness World Record.
China unveils sweeping plans to boost domestic economy as Trump tariffs hit
With growth slowing in the world’s second largest economy, Beijing is trying to stoke demand in sectors as varied as health care, tourism, education and sports.