Medieval tower collapses in Rome’s historic center, killing one
The centuries-old Roman tower, near the Colosseum, collapsed in a cloud of dust. A worker died in the hospital after spending 11 hours trapped in the rubble.
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Dick Cheney: Former US vice-president who helped lead 'war on terror'
The Washington insider whose vast experience of American politics was crucial to the presidency of George W Bush and widely seen as the architect of the "war on terror.
Dick Cheney, powerful vice president during war on terrorism, dies at 84
After the Sept. 11 attacks, perceiving an elemental threat to American society, Mr. Cheney used his role as Bush’s chief strategist to approve the use of torture and steer U.S. occupations of Afghanistan and Iraq.
China sentences infamous Myanmar scam mafia members to death
The Bai family is among notorious crime gangs ensnared in a crackdown on scam networks.
Canada's Mark Carney promises 'bold' first federal budget
The prime minister has promised "generational investments" and warned of "sacrifices" as he seeks to transform an economy upended by US tariffs.
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.
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 US elections - here are five things to watch
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.
