What to know about the deadly Nipah virus, amid outbreak in India
Some airports in Asia are on alert after confirmed cases in West Bengal of the Nipah virus, which has no cure. South Asia sees outbreaks nearly every year.
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Rwanda takes legal action against UK over axed migrant deal
The African nation argues it is owed payments but Downing Street says it will fight the case.
Facing U.S. turmoil, Europe and India announce blockbuster trade deal
The accord, among two of the world’s largest economies, would create a free trade zone of 2 billion people, as President Donald Trump upends U.S. alliances and global trade.
'Crying horse' toys go viral in China ahead of Lunar New Year
Shop owners say the frowning toys - originally made in error - are resonating with young workers.
As Trump shuffles global order, U.K. prime minister heads to Beijing
Keir Starmer’s visit is part of a flurry of diplomacy between Europe and China, but risks angering President Donald Trump.
Man, 29, races against time to preserve voices of Holocaust survivors
“There’s not that many survivors left that I can be picky,” said Jiri Kluc who devotes his free time to interviewing Holocaust survivors around the world.
US to send ICE agents to Winter Olympics, prompting Italian anger
The US federal agency says it will not play an immigration role at February's event in Milan-Cortina.
Watch: Huge landslide in Sicily after Storm Harry
More than 1,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes on the Italian island.
'It's 2C in our flat': Inside Kyiv apartment as Russia targets power and heating
Russian strikes targeting energy infrastructure have left millions without power in freezing temperatures.
Sweden aims to lower age of criminal responsibility to 13 as gangs recruit children
Critics say the proposal could see even younger children becoming offenders as well as breaching children's rights.
One Battle After Another leads Bafta nominations
The political thriller has 14 nominations, with Sinners, Hamnet and Marty Supreme also recognised.
California probes US TikTok over claims it censors anti-Trump content
Thousands of people claim political content is being suppressed after a deal to spin off the US version of the app was signed last week.
Poland built the E.U.’s biggest army, but the threat has changed
As European nations race to build their militaries, Poland has already bolstered its capabilities — but it prepared for conventional war, not hybrid threats like drones.
Nipah virus outbreak in India triggers Asia airport screenings
Airports in Thailand and Nepal have begun screening passengers from West Bengal.
Trump threatens to raise tariffs on South Korea to 25%
President Trump said he would raise import levies for American buyers of South Korean cars, lumber, pharmaceuticals and other items, despite a deal reached in July.
Firefighters battle 'emergency level' blazes in Australia heatwave
Firefighters in Victoria are battling at least six major fires amid a record-breaking heatwave.
Philippines' Duterte fit to face ICC proceedings, judges say
The 80-year-old is accused of crimes of humanity over his bloody war on drugs that left thousands killed.
India and EU announce 'mother of all trade deals'
The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US.
Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions
Under the plan, access to the Meta platforms' core services would remain free.
Immigration chief at centre of Trump's crackdown set to leave Minneapolis
The US president is sending border tsar Tom Homan to the city in an apparent shift in tone from the White House.
Japan court orders compensation for migrants lured to North Korea
The plaintiffs said North Korea was marketed to them as "paradise on Earth".
Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%
Trump has accused Seoul of "not living up" to a trade deal that was reached last year.
Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?
India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.
Tech giants face landmark trial over social media addiction claims
Defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, TikTok's owner ByteDance and YouTube parent Google.
China has purged its highest-ranked military general. Why?
Zhang Youxia had been seen as a close ally of China's leader, Xi Jinping.
Deadly US winter storm leaves flights delayed and thousands without power
At least a dozen people have died in multiple US states possibly due to the storm, officials have said.
Former Olympian Ryan Wedding pleads not guilty to drug kingpin charges
The ex-Olympic snowboarder and accused cartel leader was taken into custody in Mexico last week by the FBI.
Sly Dunbar, prolific legend of reggae, dies aged 73
The drummer and producer played with everyone from Bob Marley to The Rolling Stones and Madonna.
'We're all terrified', Minnesotan tells the BBC in tears
The BBC's Ana Faguy speaks to residents in the state after the second fatal shooting by federal immigration officers.
New Iran videos show bodies piled in hospital and snipers on roofs
Footage from a hospital in Tehran shows at least 31 bodies piled inside and seven body bags outside.
Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows
The White House has shifted how it talks about Alex Pretti's killing as more Republicans express concern over the deadly encounter.
Nigerian officers to face trial over coup-plot allegations
Following an investigation some of the 16 detained last year are accused of planning to unseat President Bola Tinubu.
