At least four killed and dozens injured in Indonesia train crash
Officials say a commuter train and a long-distance train collided on the outskirts of Jakarta on Monday.
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Canada's Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it?
The fund - which Canadians can invest in directly - will help pay for major infrastructure projects in the country, the prime minister says.
Iranian foreign minister meets with Putin as U.S.-Iran talks falter
The trip comes as Iranian negotiators seek separate tracks for a deal over the Strait of Hormuz and talks on broader peace, including nuclear issues.
Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke
In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".
Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks
Beatrice Venezi's appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.
French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel
A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.
Pakistan accused of attacking Afghan university
Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.
Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children
The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.
Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 15 on board
The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.
Pope Leo meets Sarah Mullally, first woman to be archbishop of Canterbury
At the Vatican, the Anglican archbishop met a pope who has signaled no intention to change Catholic doctrine to allow ordaining women.
U.S. offers no help with Iran war’s fallout, Thai foreign minister says
“This war should not have taken place,” Sihasak Phuangketkeow said in an interview, adding that Thailand is approaching Russia and China amid its economic crisis.
Sri Lankan monks arrested after 110kg of cannabis discovered in their luggage
Officials say each monk was found with around 5kg of Kush - a particularly potent form of the drug - hidden within "false walls" in their luggage.
Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks
Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.
Performer describes locking eyes with Trump as they ducked for cover during shooting
Oz Pearlman - a self-described "mentalist" - was speaking to Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and press secretary Karoline Leavitt as the attack happened.
How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier at the London Marathon
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.
Colombia offers record $1.4m-reward for rebel it blames for deadly bomb attack
Officials say a rebel leader known as "Marlon" ordered the attack in which 20 people were killed.
Archbishop praises Pope's anti-war comments during Vatican visit
Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church of England, had a private discussion with Pope Leo during the trip.
Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record
The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally.
China says it will reverse major AI acquisition by Meta
The move against Manus AI is Beijing’s most aggressive step yet to stanch the loss of AI talent to the United States, setting up a complicated legal and political fight.
At least 42 killed in Chad after water well dispute escalates
The dispute was initially between two families before escalating into a cycle of reprisal attacks.
King Charles’s rare state visit offers U.K. a chance to mend ties with Trump
The pageantry began Monday amid heightened security concerns and a growing rift over the Iran war. The U.K. hopes the president’s love of pomp and the king’s “poker face” can help heal their alliance.
Trump says King will be 'very safe' during US visit after security talks
The state visit will go ahead despite concerns raised after a gunman targeted an event attended by the president.
Remembering Raghu Rai: The photographer who showed India to itself
With Rai's passing, India has lost a visual historian who was a chronicler of its most defining and often painful moments.
The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas
Now one of the biggest sportswear firms, Anta's rise follows a playbook adopted by many Chinese giants.
Pirates seize another vessel off Somali coast as threat level increased
The UK's maritime monitor reports at least four suspected piracy incidents in the past week off the coast of Somalia.
Kim Jong Un opens memorial for N Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine war
Kim Jong Un and Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov unveiled the memorial in Pyongyang.
French teen who licked vending machine straw faces jail in Singapore
The teen, who posted on social media a video of himself licking the straw, could be jailed for more than two years.
Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall
President Trump said the US had cancelled plans to send a team to Pakistan for negotiations.
Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights
In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.
