US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes
It is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes after Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.
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Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India - report
The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.
Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war - but at what cost?
The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump's second term, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.
'Constantly on my mind' - 9/11 agony endures for bereaved, 25 years on
As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.
Trump accuses Iran of meddling in midterms as wave of missiles targets U.S. base in Jordan
Under economic pressure from the U.S., Iranian leaders have signaled they will not capitulate amid stunted diplomatic efforts to end the war.
As Canada’s tariffs take effect, Trump’s trade war complicates GOP election pitch
Republicans pushed back against Trump's call to ban sales by Québec-based aerospace giant Bombardier.
Israel ramps up strikes in southern Lebanon
In war-weary Lebanon, Israeli strikes have intensified in response to Hezbollah drone attacks.
Israel boosted Europe’s right wing — and recoils at German party’s gains
Alternative for Germany is the first far-right party to win a state election in Germany since the Holocaust, one Jewish group noted.
British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades
Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this moment is.
LIV files for bankruptcy protection with over $45m owed to players
LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy protection with at least $45m (£33m) owed to players, who will now have the option to leave.
Iran says it captured a U.S. sea drone in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. military officials acknowledged the incident but downplayed its significance, saying the drone was “defective” and lacked secretive technology.
Iceland summons U.S. envoy over Trump map depicting it in stars and stripes
A Trump post showed the country, along with Canada, Cuba, Mexico and Greenland, covered in red, white and blue, and labeled “United States of America.”
UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response
Britain's foreign secretary accuses settlers of carrying out the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians, as Israel responds by shutting the UK consulate in East Jerusalem.
Fourteen go on trial over deadliest Channel small boats disaster
At least 30 men, women and children drowned when their dinghy capsized on 24 November 2021.
U.S. places sanctions on dozens of Iranian airlines as conflict escalates
The move is the latest in the administration’s effort to force Iran to the table over a deal to end the war.
Where is Israel's proposed West Bank settlement the UK opposes?
BBC's Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports from an area close to Israel's proposed site in the occupied West Bank.
British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years
A 78-year-old British woman is facing deportation for failing to fill out a Brexit residence application on time.
Sabotage suspect held in Germany after spate of attacks on power grid
The suspect had reportedly claimed responsibility for attacks on electricity substations in letters.
Sudan's healthcare system on brink of collapse after cuts, medical charity warns
Médecins Sans Frontières is urging world leaders to increase funding to help the millions who need aid.
In West Bank, date farmers weigh impact of UK sanctions on Israeli settlers
Palestinians strongly back a ban on settlement goods, but Israel's government says it is a "big mistake".
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as relations worsen
For years, Hungary was viewed as Russia's closest ally in the EU, but the new government has dropped the pro-Kremlin stance.
Two Renoir paintings are missing after French museum heist
The mayor of Cagnes-sur-Mer, on the French Riviera, said that two of the four works had been recovered but that the two perpetrators are still being sought.
New Yorkers were 'lied' to about toxic air after 9/11 attacks, says Mamdani
Newly released documents show toxins lingered for months after the attacks, but officials told people it was safe.
Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities
The Iran-backed Yemeni group's attacks have injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, Saudi authorities say.
Paris in uproar after Eiffel Tower restricts female staff for Hindu group’s visit
The Paris landmark reopened Tuesday following a staff strike.
Renoir paintings worth millions stolen in French museum heist
It is the latest in a string of high-profile art thefts in Europe that has again put the security of museums and galleries in the spotlight.
Gulf nations race to bypass Hormuz and build defenses as Iran war drags on
In the wealthy countries that have borne the brunt of Iran's retaliation, the war is no longer seen as a temporary crisis with an end date. Having a Plan B is essential.
King sends letter to clarify Harry and Meghan’s status in U.K.
Prince Harry and Meghan said they were “a little surprised” they had not been told about the letter in advance, British media reported.
Citing ‘ethnic cleansing,’ U.K. bars imports from Israeli West Bank settlements
Other European countries immediately pledged support for the effort, which prompted warnings from the United States.
Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands
The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.
Ukrainian TV channel building hit by Russian drone as five killed in Kyiv
President Zelensky describes the daytime drone attack in Ukraine's capital as a "new page in Russian degradation"
Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million
Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his annual pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).
Rubio enjoyed major support among Venezuelans. Then came Trump’s oil deal.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit friendly governments in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. But his support for the Venezuela oil deal is rankling some in the region.
Nepal cracks down on online abuse of flood survivors
Authorities will "show no leniency" to people who "belittle" those who are suffering, the prime minister says.
Pupils return to West Bank school behind barbed wire to protect against settlers
Six people, including three pupils at the Palestinian school, have been killed in al-Mughayyir this year, in a surge of Israeli settler-related violence.
'Good to have choice': Australians on opting out of social media algorithms
The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about Australia's plans to force social media companies to allow users to easily opt in or out of personalised algorithms.
Carney says US trade war 'will come at a cost' as Canada strikes back on tariffs
Canada's levies - as high as 50% - will apply to nearly $20bn of US products, from steel to T-shirts.
North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countries
Relations between the neighbours have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.
UK government expected to announce restrictions on trade with West Bank settlements
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is set to outline the proposals today, in a move which could prompt Israel to retaliate.
Trial over killing of Australian surfer brothers and US friend starts in Mexico
The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend Carter Rhoad were found at the bottom of a well with gunshot wounds.
Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandal
In his resignation letter, Ruslan Kravchenko denied the allegations against him, saying he did not want his office "to be used as a tool in political confrontation".
