Jeremy Renner takes first film role since accident

The Marvel films star is joining the cast of the third Knives Out film starring Daniel Craig.

Heat kills at least 15 in India as temperatures near 50C

Parts of the country are experiencing brutal heatwaves, with temperatures touching 50C in some areas.

Mesmerising lava rivers as Icelandic volcano erupts

Lava continues to spurt from from a volcanic system in Reykjanes Peninsula, after Wednesday's powerful eruption.

Suspended driver joins court hearing while driving

The judge was surprised when a defendant charged with driving on a suspended licence appeared behind the wheel.

Moment winds push plane away from airport gate in Texas

American Airlines says several aircraft were affected by strong winds, but no one was injured.

Deadly end to Mexico campaign as local candidate shot

A man running for mayor in Guerrero state has become the latest victim in a campaign beset by violence

US billionaire plans submersible trip to Titanic wreck

The private submersible industry was shaken after the implosion of the OceanGate Titan sub last year.

Colombian Congress votes to ban bullfighting

After many failed attempts, a bill banning bullfighting has won approval in Colombia's Congress.

Singapore Airlines plane dropped 178ft in five seconds - report

Rapid changes in gravitational force caused the altitude drop which injured passengers, investigators say.

Watch: Locals scramble to search deadly landslide by hand

Around 2,000 people are thought to have been buried, with further landslides feared.

Furiosa sees worst Memorial Day opening in 30 years

The Mad Max prequel narrowly beat its competitor The Garfield Movie, which made $31.1m (£24.3m).

Newly uncovered Caravaggio goes on show in Madrid

Caravaggio's Ecce Homo nearly escaped attention, having initially been attributed to another 17th Century artist.

German army officer jailed for spying for Russia

The 52-year-old captain admitted to passing information on munitions systems and aircraft to Moscow.

US actor shot dead during attempted car theft

General Hospital and Siberia actor Johnny Wactor was killed on Saturday in LA, his family confirms.

Colombia begins exploring ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’

Exploration of a 300-year-old wreck in the Caribbean Sea with an estimate £16bn trove starts.

Hamas launches rocket attack towards Tel Aviv area

Hamas fires rockets towards the Tel Aviv area in central Israel for the first time in months.

Burkina Faso extends military rule by five years

Military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré breaks his promise to restore civillian rule by 1 July this year.

Watch: Smoke and flames at deadly India arcade fire

At least 22 people, including children, have died in a fire at a games arcade in India, local officials say.

India games arcade fire kills 20

The fire broke out in a gaming zone in the western state of Gujarat

Russia hits Kharkiv supermarket - authorities

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said over 200 people could have been inside the home improvement shop.

Chile arrests firefighter for blaze that killed 137

A forestry worker is also arrested and charged with arson over the fire - the country's deadliest.

Why Kenya’s non-Nato ally status is crucial for regional security

Kenya is the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to enter the special military alliance with the US.

‘It's possible to regain the forest we once had’

A project in Mozambique is trying to reverse the alarming rate of deforestation there.

Dogecoin dog Kabosu dies after 14 years as meme

Kabosu, a Japanese shiba inu, inspired the viral "doge" meme and became the face of Dogecoin cryptocurrency.

Mother's joy as son named world's youngest male artist

The Ghanaian toddler broke the record at the tender age of one year and 152 days.

French arrest over suspected Olympic torch relay plot

A man is held on suspicion of targeting Thursday's event in Bordeaux, says France's interior minister.

Several dead in Iowa as storms batter Midwest

A tornado has destroyed much of a small town in Iowa, leaving buildings flattened and cars overturned.

Generator fumes choke Nigeria students to death - reports

The seven students fell asleep in a locked music studio with the generator still running.

Japan blocks iconic Mt Fuji view to deter tourists

A big barrier is erected as local residents accuse tourists of dropping litter and parking illegally.

Seven Palestinians killed in Israeli West Bank raid

The Palestinian health ministry says those killed include a doctor who was on his way to work.

Closing statements in Trump hush-money trial expected next Tuesday

Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen is expected to finish his testimony in the New York court today.

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Israeli and Hamas leaders

They are wanted for alleged war crimes committed in the 7 October attacks and the war which followed.

War and popularity keep Zelensky in power despite term expiring

Martial law and a desire for stability keeps the Ukrainian leader in power without new elections.

Watch: Blue fireball lights up skies over Spain

The suspected meteorite was also seen in Portugal, with many sharing their videos on social media.

DR Congo army says it has thwarted attempted coup

The Democratic Republic Congo army said they have stopped an attempted coup involving Congolese and foreign soldiers.

Georgia president vetoes 'foreign agent' law

Salome Zourabichvili's said a law that has sparked weeks of protests was "fundamentally Russian".

Attacked Navalny ally will 'never give up' fight

Leonid Volkov - in his first TV interview since the assault - says his fight against Putin will never end.

Slovakia PM Fico stable after further surgery

It comes as a man charged with attempting to murder Robert Fico arrived in court on Saturday.

Child taken by floodwaters saved by a stranger

Hundreds were killed in recent flooding in Afghanistan, which saw homes swept away and roads destroyed.

Rare footage shows deep-sea squid attacking camera

Watch video of the super-fast Dana squid launching itself at a deep-see camera.

Aerial video shows scene after deadly Florida bus crash

Eight people are dead and dozens more are injured after a bus carrying farm workers overturned.

Bone found during missing Japan steel worker search

Police say DNA tests will be carried out to see if the remains are those of the 30-year-old employee.

Stars back Kevin Spacey acting return

The Oscar winner has not appeared in film or on stage since 2017 after sexual assault claims.

UN says Israeli tank attack killed staff member in Gaza

A UN security officer from India was killed and another injured after their vehicle was struck on Monday.

Mexican villagers killed amid cartel battle

At least 11 people have been killed in Chiapas state as two cartels battle for control of the area.

Ukraine troops pull back in Kharkiv after Russia offensive

Ukraine says it has moved troops to "advantageous positions" as Russia intensifies its attacks on the region.

Putin makes ex-security council chief Kremlin aide

Nikolai Patrushev, 72, is replaced as head of Russia's Security Council by Sergei Shoigu.

Burying stories, lying, no emails - Cohen on life as Trump's fixer

Cohen said the ex-president never had an email address, telling Cohen people ''have gone down'' because of emails used against them.

Lebanon minister fears intensification of Israeli offensive against Hezbollah

Its foreign minister tells the BBC it is concerned Israel will step up air strikes on Hezbollah.

The Russians simply walked in, Ukrainian troops in Kharkiv tell BBC

The BBC's Jonathan Beale meets front-line soldiers battling Russia's new incursion in north-east Ukraine.

Crack in US-Israel alliance for first time in decades

President Biden's decision to pause an arms shipment to Israel has shaken the bedrock of a decades-old alliance.

Israel orders more evacuations as Rafah fighting intensifies

The Israeli military tells thousands of Palestinians to leave the city as it expands its military operation.

Man freed five days after South Africa building collapse

The worker pulled to safety is one of 42 people rescued from the building which collapsed on Monday.

In pictures: Northern Lights dazzle around the world

The aurora borealis was visible around the world on Friday night, stunning photographers everywhere.

Dutch contestant disqualified from Eurovision

The singer, Joost Klein, had been among the favourites to win the contest in Malmö, Sweden.

Dashcam shows tornado obliterate Nebraska building

There were dozens of workers still inside when the extreme weather event struck - but all survived.

'So smart': Meghan praises Harry during Nigeria visit

The Duchess of Sussex compliments the Duke as he speak about mental health at a school in Abuja.

Ukraine says it repulsed Russian bid to cross border

The attempt came during an attack on a town in the northeastern Kharkiv region, says the military.

India court grants bail to jailed opposition leader

The Delhi chief minister was arrested in March in a corruption case - he denies the allegations.

Horse stranded on rooftop and airport floods in Brazil

Aerials show a horse stranded on a rooftop and a flooded airport in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul.

Kim family's master propagandist dies at 94

Kim Ki Nam built the personality cult of North Korea's ruling dynasty.

Trump and Stormy Daniels face off on tense day in court

The star witness recounted her alleged sexual encounter with the ex-president and faced testy questioning from his lawyers.

Katy Perry says mum conned by fake AI Met Gala pic

Fake Met Gala images of Rhianna and Dua Lipa were also viewed by millions on social media.

Brazil floods leave hundreds of towns under water

At least 85 people have died in Rio Grande do Sul state and 150,000 have had to flee their homes.

Devastating images show impact of Brazil floods

Aerial footage shows devastating scenes in Brazil as landslides and massive flooding kills dozens.

Cubans lured to Russian army by high pay and passports

The number of Cubans recruited to fight in Ukraine is thought to be in the hundreds.

Madonna's free Brazil show draws 1.5 million fans

The show at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach was the final stop on the pop idol's Celebration Tour.

Watch: Madonna free beach gig attracts 1.6m people

The concert in Brazil marked the end of the singing icon's 'Celebration' world tour.

Pro-Palestinian protests heap pressure on Biden from left and right

Joe Biden is caught between students demanding peace, and Americans concerned the unrest is disrupting education.

Gaza ceasefire talks intensify in Cairo

Hamas said it was sending negotiators to talks in a "positive spirit" after studying the latest proposal.

Columbia campus community 'shattered' by police raid

Students say they have lost trust and are in limbo after New York officers arrested Gaza protesters.

Liberia to set up first war crimes court

An estimated 250,000 people were killed in Liberia's two civil wars between 1989 and 2003.

Russian forces sharing base with US troops in Niger

The move comes as the US negotiates pulling out its troops after Niger's junta ordered their expulsion.

Emotional support alligator taken and released in swamp

Wally the emotional support alligator is missing after being taken by pranksters, his owner says.

‘What do I do now that my sons have been swept away?’

Two of Grishon Waiganjo's sons were swept away in recent flooding in Kenya that has killed hundreds of people.

Cambodia blames heatwave for deadly ammo blast

An ammunition blast that killed 20 soldiers is being partly blamed on a heatwave gripping the region.

Russia blamed for GPS interference affecting flights in Europe

Experts say Russia has been jamming GPS signals in certain European regions, leading to disruption for civilian aircraft.

Watch: The night police raided NY university campus

Dozens have been arrested during a night-time operation at the Ivy League school in New York City.

Watch: Moment violent clashes break out at UCLA

Protesters and counter-protestors clash at pro-Palestinian encampments in Los Angeles.