Kai Zhuang: Police in Utah say student feared kidnapped may be 'camping'

Police in Utah initially feared that missing Chinese student Kai Zhuang, 17, had been kidnapped.

Benjamin Kiplagat: Ugandan athlete stabbed to death in Kenya - reports

Benjamin Kiplagat, 34, reached the semi-finals of the 2012 London Olympics in the 3,000m steeplechase.

John Pilger: Campaigning Australian journalist dies

Throughout his career, the writer was a vocal critic of Western foreign policy.

DR Congo election: Results due with President Felix Tshisekedi leading

The full results of DR Congo's elections are expected, with President Tshisekedi enjoying a huge lead.

'Shooting star' streaks through the night sky

Videos posted on social media show what appears to be a meteor flying over England.

Kai Zhuang: Police in Utah say Chinese exchange student kidnapped

Officers in Utah say they believe Kai Zhuang, 17, is being held against his will for ransom.

Ukraine war: Missile and drone attack launched against Russia

Moscow says it destroyed dozens of projectiles a day after massive Russian attack on Ukrainian cities.

Can Donald Trump still run for president after Maine and Colorado rulings?

The states' rulings could have implications for his 2024 bid, but the Supreme Court is expected to weigh in.

Afua Asantewaa: Ghanaian media personality ends 126-hour singing marathon

Afua Asantewaa's Guinness World Record attempt, which began on Christmas Eve, had a huge following.

South Africa's shark spotters back in action as great whites return

The measures being taken to keep holiday-makers apart from great white sharks in Cape Town.

Qatar commutes India ex-navy officers' death penalty

The eight Indians were sentenced to death by a Qatar court in October.

Three Hong Kong activists jailed up to six years for 'terrorism' bomb plot

They were part of a pro-independence group which planned to place bombs in various public buildings.

Moment Swat team tears open lorry to arrest driver on Texas motorway

Police had stopped the lorry, but the driver refused to get out of the vehicle.

Delhi: Dense fog causes travel chaos in capital, other parts of north India

Heavy fog has led to travel disruptions and road accidents in the city and other parts of northern India.

Wolfgang Schäuble: Merkel's no-nonsense finance minister dies aged 81

Although never chancellor, Wolfgang Schäuble was one of Germany's most influential politicians.

Russia warship: Explosion as ship hit by missile

The airstrike happened in Russian-occupied Crimea early on Tuesday morning.

Maersk preparing to resume shipping through Red Sea

The announcement follows the deployment of an international military operation to prevent attacks on ships.

Plane held over trafficking fears leaves France

The plane, carrying about 300 Indian nationals, had been grounded over suspected human trafficking.

Ukraine war: The frontline city Russia could seize again

People in Kupiansk say they "live in fear of death" as Ukrainian troops run low on ammunition.

Pope: Free Israeli hostages and end the Gaza war

In a Christmas Day message, the pontiff pleads for an end to suffering of Israelis and Palestinians.

Watch: Kate surprises young footballer and his coach at party

Rico's coach Russell Gray was also at the event and joked he was 'hoodwinked' into meeting the princess.

Slovakia arrest over threat to copy Prague attack

The suspect said he wanted to repeat Thursday's shooting in neighbouring Czech Republic, police say.

Explosion at Indonesia nickel plant kills 13 staff

Dozens of others were injured at the Chinese-funded facility, after a flammable liquid ignited.

Zhu Ling: Woman dies decades after unsolved China poisoning

Zhu Ling, 50, was poisoned with the highly toxic thallium in 1994 but no-one was ever convicted.

India drone strike: Cargo ship attacked off Gujarat coast

The tanker is reportedly linked to Israel, and the strike follows Houthi attacks on Red Sea ships.

Russia bans anti-war candidate from challenging Putin

A former TV journalist is barred from standing by officials due to "mistakes" on her application form.

Alabama mother with rare double womb gives birth to two babies in two days

An Alabama woman gives birth to a pair of girls after a "one-in-a-million" dicavitary pregnancy.

Manuel Ellis: US jury clears police officers in death of unarmed black man

Drugs and a heart condition killed Manuel Ellis, not restraining officers, a jury in Washington state finds.

Japan to send Patriot missiles to US which may aid Ukraine

The move comes as Western powers run out of ammunition for Ukraine in its war with Russia.

Bodycam footage shows police hunting Prague gunman

A gunman killed 14 people at a university in the Czech capital, before turning the gun on himself.

Gaza facing famine if fighting continues, UN says

The whole of Gaza is suffering acute shortages, a report says, as the UN looks to get more aid in.

Nicaragua arrests bishop who prayed for jailed colleague

Isidoro Mora was detained after expressing his solidarity with a bishop who was jailed for treason.

Ukraine war: Male citizens living abroad to be asked to join army

The defence minister says Kyiv is considering sanctions for those who do not comply.

Gérard Depardieu: Feminists criticise Emmanuel Macron over defence of actor

The actor has been accused of rape, sexual assault and harassment. He denies any wrongdoing.

Italy schools that scrap nativity could face fine

The far-right government says its proposed legislation will protect the country's "cultural roots".

Can Donald Trump still run for president after Colorado ruling?

The surprise decision could have far-reaching consequences for the 2024 elections.

Sydney Sweeney: Angus Cloud's death doesn't feel real

The Euphoria cast were "were constantly on the phone with each other crying" after Angus Cloud died.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun: Narendra Modi breaks silence on US murder plot allegation

The US has accused an Indian man of conspiring to murder a Sikh separatist leader in New York.

Kenyan minister Kipchumba Murkomen sparks concern with 'Rwanda-is-autocracy' remark

On live TV, the transport minister commented that in Rwanda what the president said was "the law".

Kenya fines Carrefour franchise Majid al Futtaim $7m

The competition authority accuses the franchise holder forcing suppliers to accept lower prices.

Mexico violence: Gunmen kill 12 people Christmas celebration

The victims were young people who had gathered at a venue for a religious pre-Christmas event.

BP pauses all Red Sea shipments after rebel attacks

The oil giant joins shipping firms in suspending travel through the key route following missile strikes.

Twitch U-turns on 'artistic nudity' policy

Days after allowing creators to stream artistic depictions of nudity, Twitch changed its policy.

Biden ushered to safety after car crashes into motorcade

US Secret Service staff rush the president into his car after the accident in Delaware.

Film director Otar Iosseliani dies aged 89

The Georgian-born director is known for films such as Pastorale and Favourites of the Moon.

Paris joins calls for durable Gaza truce

Paris goes further than the UK and Germany, who stopped short of calling for an immediate ceasefire.

UK MP says family trapped in church complex amid sniper fire

Layla Moran tells the BBC her relatives are trapped in a church complex as Israeli forces operate nearby.

Queensland sees flooding after near record rainfall

Thousands of people in the north of the state have been urged to move to higher ground.

Cardinal Becciu: Vatican court convicts former Pope adviser of financial crimes

Italian cardinal Angelo Becciu is sentenced to five-and-a-half years in jail for financial crimes.

Hostage shooting incident 'against rules of engagement', IDF says

Three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops in an area of intense fighting.

Funeral for Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza drone strike

Samer Abu Daqqa died of wounds after a drone strike while working for Al Jazeera at a school.

Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86

Sheikh Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah had led the country for the last three years.

Watch: King Charles, Elton John pay tribute to Barry Humphries

Humphries was celebrated for his comedic “genius” but also kindness, at a state memorial in Sydney.

Nikhil Gupta: India man accused of US murder plot appeals to court

Nikhil Gupta has been accused by the US government of conspiring to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader.

Court suspends Italian plan to hold migrants in Albania

Albania's top court suspends a deal signed between the two countries last month pending a further hearing.

Joshua Mollel: Tanzania says student killed in Israel by Hamas

It was initially reported that Joshua Mollel had been taken hostage by Hamas, along with a colleague.

Australian woman charged with stealing van carrying 10,000 doughnuts

It is unclear if the 28-year-old knew the van she is alleged to have stolen contained 10,000 doughnuts.

Turkey referee punch: Turkish leagues to resume after referee released from hospital

Turkish football will resume on Tuesday, 19 December after all leagues were suspended when a referee was punched during a top-flight match on Monday.

Watch: Intruder jumps on table in Indian parliament

Lawmakers said two men jumped into the well of the house from the visitors' gallery.

Small island states 'weren't in room' when deal agreed

Samoa says they are "a little confused" by agreement of COP 28 climate deal while they were absent from room.

COP28 stage stormed by 12-year-old Indian activist

The girl held up a sign saying "End fossil fuel, save our planet and our future".

Pakistan: 23 soldiers killed in attack on army base

An explosives-laden vehicle rams into a building, which is being used as a Pakistani army base.

Zara says it regrets Gaza images misunderstanding

The fashion company says it has now pulled all pictures from an advertising campaign about a jacket.

Ukraine war: Zelensky heads to US in bid to rescue $60bn military aid

The Ukrainian leader's third Washington visit comes with the military aid mired in US domestic politics.

Anna Cardwell: Honey Boo Boo pays tribute to sister who dies aged 29

Anna Cardwell, known as Chickadee, co-starred on the family reality TV show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.

US Catholic priest dies after attack in Nebraska church

A suspect was arrested at the scene of the crime in a small Nebraska community.

Paris Ritz: Missing €750k ring found in hotel vacuum bag

The owner has said she left the ring on a table in her hotel room but when she returned it was gone.

Australian swimmers approach whale 'dangerously close' to shore

The humpback whale strayed into shallow waters, which caught the attention of swimmers.

Teenage children of jailed Narges Mohammadi accept her Nobel Peace Prize

In a speech smuggled from prison and read out by her twins, Narges Mohammadi denounces "tyrannical" Iran.

Smile Direct Club dentistry aligners firm shuts down

Best known for selling clear aligners remotely, it has shut down months after filing for bankruptcy.

Explosion and fireball seen as storm sweeps through Tennessee

Tornadoes battering Tennessee leave thousands of people without power.

Turkey issues arrest warrant for Somali president's son over fatal traffic crash

Turkey wants to arrest Mohammed Hassan Cheikh Mohamud after a motorcycle courier died in a traffic accident.

DR Congo President Tshisekedi compares Rwanda counterpart Kagame to Hitler

Félix Tshisekedi accuses his counterpart in neighbouring Rwanda of wanting to expand.

Nigeria takes major step towards once again producing refined oil

A refinery that could make Nigeria self-sufficient in fuel receives its first delivery of crude oil.

Pardoned rapper Kodak Black arrested on drugs charges

The American rapper faces court on drugs charges three years after being pardoned by Donald Trump.

North Koreans deported from Chinese jails face torture, activists warn

About 600 defectors, believed to be mostly women, have not been heard from since their deportation.

Gaza: Video appears to show Palestinian men stripped and detained by IDF

Footage circulating online shows blindfolded men in their underwear being guarded by Israeli soldiers.

Video shows stripped Palestinian men detained in Gaza

Pictures on social media show dozens of men in their underwear being guarded by Israeli troops in north Gaza.

What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza?

Why did Hamas attack Israel, and what has happened in Gaza since the 7 October raid?

Russia school shooting: Teenage girl kills pupil and herself

Police say they believe the 14-year-old girl, who opened fire in a school, may have been bullied.

Mayday: Taiwan rock stars deny breaking China's lip syncing ban

One of the biggest Chinese-language acts is in trouble over a rarely-enforced regulation.

Chennai: Heavy rains from Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of destruction in city

Many parts of Chennai city are still water-logged after torrential rains ahead of a severe cyclone.

Paris 2024: Construction at surfing venue in Tahiti paused after coral damaged

The International Surfing Association says it welcomes construction delays at the Paris 2024 Olympic surfing venue after damage to coral at the site in Tahiti.

UAE extradites British trader Sanjay Shah to Denmark

The money Danish authorities are seeking to recoup over fraud charges amounts to nearly 0.5% of the country's entire GDP.

Bowen: US sets clearer red lines for Israel as ceasefire ends

If Israel kills as many in south Gaza as in the north, Biden will face some tough questions over US support for its ally.

E-cigarettes: France backs bill to ban disposable vapes

The French parliament votes in favour but it still needs backing from the Senate and the EU Commission.

New Zealand: Thousands march against new government's reversal of Indigenous policies

The new right-wing government wants to re-interpret the nation's Indigenous treaty.

World War Two bomb detonated off coast of Denmark

The 130kg bomb got caught in a fisherman's net and had to be detonated by the Danish Navy.

Billie Eilish accuses Variety of 'outing' her in cover story

The singer sarcastically thanks US magazine Variety for "outing" her during a red carpet interview.

Video 'shows armed police approach Paris suspect'

Video posted on social media shows a man dressed in black who appears to be carrying a knife.

Nelson Mandela's granddaughter slams "climate apartheid" by rich nations

Social activist Ndileka Mandela says "the global north is using economic and legal power to subjugate poor nations".

Philippines accuses China of swarming reef in South China Sea

The coast guard said the growing numbers of Chinese military boats in the area was "alarming".

"A very desperate situation for the population of Gaza"

The BBC's Hugo Bachega describes the situation in the south as Israel's bombardment continues.

COP28: Big promises on oil but environmentalists wary

Countries and companies pledge more renewables and emissions cuts but critics say the measures fall short.

French anti-bullying bikers accused of threatening headteacher

Members of a French motorcycle group against bullying are charged with threats to headteacher.

Pope Francis calls for end to fossil fuels at COP28 in Dubai

In a message to the summit in Dubai, the Pope urges the world to move away from coal, oil and gas.

Mount Etna eruption lights up the night sky

Europe's most active volcano has been in a constant state of activity since 2013.

UN says end of ceasefire 'nightmare' for people in Gaza

The resumption of fighting between Israel and Hamas is "catastrophic", Unicef says.

Israel Gaza: How missiles and destruction quickly returned after ceasefire

A seven-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has ended, bringing with it explosions and bloodshed.

Ukraine war: Zelensky says fortifying front lines must be accelerated

Ukraine's president meets frontline commanders and says winter is a new phase of the war with Russia.

Watch: Musk attempts Cybertruck window stunt again

The pickup truck - Tesla’s latest offering - had its windows smashed during a demonstration in 2019.