Huge fireball seen as Israel strikes Yemen port

Footage appears to show Israeli strike on the Yemeni port of Hudaydah.

Porridge recalled after three children die in South Africa

The company that makes the porridge says it is investigating whether its product is linked to the deaths.

Largest haka breaks world record in New Zealand

Thousands took part in a Maori haka dance famously performed by the All Blacks before rugby matches.

Far right in Austria projected to win election race

Austria's Freedom Party heads for an unprecedented poll victory under Herbert Kickl, projections say.

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan says 'it's good to be back' after award win

The Bollywood superstar returned to movies in 2023 after a hiatus lasting four years.

What is Hezbollah and why is Israel attacking Lebanon?

Escalating cross-border hostilities have heightened fears of an all-out conflict.

'A very dangerous and delicate moment for Lebanon'

BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from Beirut as the IDF says it has killed the Hezbollah leader.

Republican governor candidate treated for burns after 'campaign incident'

Mark Robinson's campaign is mired in scandal after reports he had posted racist comments online.

Dame Maggie Smith obituary: A piercing presence on stage and screen

One of Britain's best loved performers who was as much at home with comedy as with drama.

Argentina records sharp rise in poverty

More than half of people in Argentina are now living in poverty, latest figures indicate.

Myanmar rebels reject embattled junta's peace offer

The offer comes after battlefield losses and defections in the three-year-long civil war.

Raging waters and rescues as Hurricane Helene hits Florida

The category four storm hammered Florida's coast, bringing heavy rains and strong winds.

Sudan army launches major attack on capital Khartoum

It appears to be the army's biggest offensive to regain control of the city for several months.

Hong Kong jails two journalists for sedition

Editors at a now-defunct news site published articles about the city's national security crackdown.

Iran faces dilemma of restraint or revenge for attacks on ally Hezbollah

Iran has sought to strike an unusually conciliatory tone in the face of attacks on its ally Hezbollah.

Escalating Trump row looms over Zelensky's US visit

Republicans accused Zelensky of election interference, after he visited an arms factory with top Democrats.

BBC visits Lebanese tourist city deserted after Israeli attacks

Correspondent Orla Guerin reports on airstrikes and evacuations in the southern city of Tyre.

Strictly's Artem won't face domestic violence charges

The former Strictly Come Dancing star was booked into Napa County Jail in July.

Storm Helene strengthens as it heads to Mexico and Florida

The tropical storm is forecast to strengthen into a category-three hurricane by Thursday.

Will the US presidential election define the future of crypto?

Crypto currency firms are waiting to see how November's vote will impact upon them.

Russia in satellite deal with West African military governments

They are for TV and radio, border security and responding to natural disasters, a minister says.

Canadian alleges 'psychological torture' in Chinese jail

Michael Kovrig, whose arrest kicked off a diplomatic spat, says he was held in solitary confinement for months.

Street battles in Bolivia as Evo Morales leads march to capital

Supporters of Evo Morales have clashed with followers of his rival ahead of 2025 election

Cathay bans couple who started row over reclining seat

A Chinese woman said she was harassed by the couple seated behind her on a flight after reclining her seat.

German far right eyes win in Scholz's state

The German chancellor's hopes of a second term could be in doubt as polls open in Brandenburg.

Kenya to send 600 more police officers to Haiti

This will bring the Kenyan contingent helping Haitian police fight gangs up to 1,000.

At least 51 dead in Iran coal mine explosion

At least 51 people are reported to have been killed after a gas leak sparked a blast in eastern Iran.

Paratroopers mark 80 years since Operation Market Garden

A commemorative parachute jump is to be held in the Netherlands to remember the 'bridge too far'.

Pilot hostage freed by Papua rebels 'very happy' to go home

He was kidnapped by separatists in Indonesia's West Papua region and spent more than 19 months in captivity.

Israel investigates after its soldiers filmed throwing bodies off roof

The IDF says the incident does not "conform" to its values, while Palestinian officials say it is a "crime".

India rejects report on transfer of ammunitions to Ukraine as 'speculative'

A Reuters report claims that Indian-made artillery shells were diverted to Ukraine by some European countries.

Businessman extradited from UK to South Africa on fraud charges

Michael Lomas is accused of manipulating massive contracts for work on a power station in South Africa.

US goes big with first interest rate cut in four years

The Federal Reserve has cut its key lending rate by 0.5 percentage points - a larger cut than expected.

Nintendo sues 'Pokémon with guns' video game firm

The Japanese company alleges that the Palworld video game "infringes multiple patent rights".

How the Hezbollah exploding pagers attack unfolded

Twelve people, including a child, have been killed after pagers exploded, Lebanon's health minister says.

Norway sees electric cars outnumber petrol models

Norway, one of the world's largest oil exporters, now has more electric cars on its roads than petrol-driven ones.

India opposition leader resigns as Delhi's chief minister

Arvind Kejriwal has resigned from his post days after getting bail in a corruption case.

Trump says he was bundled into golf cart after shots rang out

The ex-president details the moment Secret Service agents opened fire on a man suspected of plotting an attack.

Disaster averted in Red Sea as burning tanker saved

The Greek-owned Sounion, carrying one million barrels of crude, was attacked by Yemen's Houthis.

Watch: Baby Reindeer steals spotlight at Emmy Awards

The hugely popular but also controversial British TV hit, wins four major awards.

Death toll rises in flood-hit central Europe

Several people have died across the Czech Republic, Austria, Romania and Poland following devastating floods.

After a decade, Kashmir to vote in historic elections

This is the first assembly election since PM Modi's government revoked Kashmir's special status in 2019.

Trump loses Electric Avenue song legal fight

The former president used the famous song in a 2020 campaign video.

'Splashdown confirmed' - SpaceX crew arrives back on Earth

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew returns to Earth after five days in orbit, following an historic mission.

Floods devastate parts of Romania and Czech Republic

Flash flooding brought by storm damaged thousands of homes and buildings across parts of Europe.

Funeral held for US-Turkish activist killed in West Bank

Israel says it is “highly likely” the 26-year-old activist was killed by its forces last week.

Cher drops bid for conservatorship over her son

The son's lawyers say the outcome allows them "to focus on healing and rebuilding their family bond".

Russia and Ukraine announce swap of 206 prisoners

The Russian servicemen released include those captured during Ukraine's recent attack in Kursk.

UK accounting giant PwC faces six-month China ban

The firm is being penalised for its role in the failure of property giant Evergrande.

Central Europe braced for worst flooding in years

Sandbags are being prepared in Austria, Czech reservoirs emptied, and flash floods expected in Poland.

Watch: US freight train crashes into military vehicle

Dash cam footage shows the moment a freight train crashes into a Howitzer in South Carolina.

Moment Biden puts on red Trump 2024 hat

The President wore the red 'Trump 2024' cap as a gesture of "bipartisan unity", the White House said.

Biden wears Trump hat as 9/11 unity gesture, says White House

The US president borrows the trademark Republican cap after joking with fire fighters.

Russia squares up to Ukraine on battle for control of chess

A vote at Fide general assembly in Hungary could fully reinstate Russia in international competition.

Passengers stranded at main Kenya airport as staff protest

A protest against plans to lease JKIA - Kenya's main airport - to an Indian company sparks disruption.

Rebecca Cheptegei: ‘An inspiration to girls in her community'

Rebecca Cheptegei's community have come together to mourn her after her ex-partner set her alight.

Firefighter 'who wanted to be hero' arrested over deadly Chile blaze

The fire was Chile's deadliest, killing a total of 137 people and leaving many more homeless.

Pope's mass in Timor-Leste draws 600,000 worshippers

Homes were recently demolished and families displaced in the area where the congregation is being held.

Crowded market shelled in Sudan killing more than 20

Dozens were wounded in the attack which a doctors' union is blaming on the paramilitary RSF.

Tanzania leader condemns killing of opposition figure doused in acid

President Samia Soluhu Hassan says she won't tolerate such "brutal acts".

Typhoon Yagi collapses busy bridge in Vietnam

Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, has killed at least 59 people since it made landfall in Vietnam.

Kendrick Lamar to headline Super Bowl half-time show

The Grammy-award winning musician said he wants to remind the world why rap music is the "most impactful genre to date".

Georgia shooting suspect's mother warned school of 'emergency', US media reports

The 14-year-old suspect is accused of shooting and killing four people at Apalachee High School.

Sudan rejects UN call for peace force to protect civilians

The UN says that "harrowing" human rights violations have been committed during the civil war.

Girls boarding school engulfed by fire in Kenya

Three children are injured days after 21 children died in a fire at another Kenyan school.

World order 'under threat not seen since Cold War'

MI6 and CIA warn of threats such as the war in Ukraine, Islamic State and the Israel-Gaza conflict.

More than 100 protests held across France against new PM

Left-wing parties called for protests after Michel Barnier was appointed as prime minister on Thursday.

More than 100 protests held across France against new PM

Left-wing parties called for protests after Michel Barnier was appointed as prime minister on Thursday.

Woodhall claims Paralympic gold month after wife's Olympic triumph

American Hunter Woodhall storms to victory in the T62 400m at the Paralympics in Paris, a month after his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall won Olympic long jump gold.

UK to send hundreds more missiles to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked for more aid to "drive Russian forces off our land".

Boy, 14, faces court over Georgia school shooting

The pupil has been charged with four counts of first degree murder and will be tried as an adult.

Israeli forces pull out of Jenin after major operation

More than 20 Palestinians, including civilians, were killed in over a week of battles with militants.

Uncertainty for families as China ends foreign adoptions

Beijing has given little reason for the change, only saying it was line with international agreements.

Girl 'killed inside home' as Israeli West Bank operation continues

The father of Lujain Musleh, 16, says she was shot by Israeli forces as she looked through a window.

A rare behind the scenes look at the Pacific power tussle

As the US, China and UK try to woo Pacific Islands for geopolitical reasons, nations are more concerned about climate.

Teenager charged over shooting of NFL player Ricky Pearsall

The 17-year-old is accused of attempted murder over an attack on the 49ers rookie.

A Ferrari, a Honolulu hideaway, salted duck - top NY official allegedly spied for China

US officials say China lavished Linda Sun with money and perks including meals prepared by a personal chef.

Trump ordered to stop using Isaac Hayes' music

A judge says Trump must stop playing Hold On I'm Coming, while a permanent injunction is considered.

Raygun apologises to Australian breakdancing community

Rachael Gunn says sorry after her zero score at the Olympics prompted ridicule and made global headlines.

Ugandan athlete in hospital after Kenya petrol attack

The 33-year-old distance runner is currently receiving treatment for 75% burns, police say.

New Zealand increases tourist entry tax

The south Pacific country's tourism industry warns the increased entry fee is a barrier to visitors.

Hostage killings leave Israeli protesters at 'breaking point'

The discovery of six hostages killed in Gaza has increased the pressure on Israel's prime minister.

Scholz urges firewall against far right after election win

The German Chancellor called the results of Sunday's state elections "worrying" and "bitter".

Watch: George Clooney praises 'selfless' Joe Biden

The actor had urged Mr Biden not to seek re-election in a opinion piece in the New York Times.

Trump signals backing for Florida marijuana legalisation

The US presidential hopeful appeared to signal his support, placing him at odds with other Republicans.

17 bodies found after Russian tourist helicopter crash

The helicopter was carrying 22 people, most of them tourists, when it disappeared from radar on Saturday.

NFL player shot during attempted robbery in San Francisco

NFL player Ricky Pearsall has been shot in the chest during an attempted robbery in San Francisco.

Gaza children being given polio vaccine

The aim is to vaccinate 640,000 children, weeks after the first polio case was detected in Gaza in 25 years.