Watch: New Zealand and Australia new year celebrations

Celebrations are being held as countries welcome in the new year.

Foreign fighters given senior Syrian army posts - reports

The move will raise concerns over the role radicalised foreign militants may play in Syria's future.

An end to the war and lower food prices - what Russians want in 2025

People in Moscow speak to BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg about their wishes for the New Year.

Five charged in connection with Liam Payne's death, reports say

The One Direction star died in October after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.

Jimmy Carter's challenges mirror those faced by Biden

From Afghanistan to climate change, Carter's presidency charted the course for future US presidents.

At the scene of the South Korea plane crash investigation

The BBC's Asia correspondent visited the scene, where investigators are sifting through the fuselage.

Billionaire HBO creator Charles Dolan dies aged 98

The mogul who created Cablevision also owned Madison Square Garden, and the Knicks and Rangers sports teams.

179 people killed in deadliest plane crash in South Korea

Just two survivors were rescued after what is the country's deadliest ever air disaster.

Rebel Wilson marries Ramona Agruma in Sydney ceremony

The couple held a service in Sardinia in September and have now made it official in Wilson's hometown.

Putin apologises for plane crash, without saying Russia at fault

Russia's leader apologises for the downing of an Azerbaijani plane in Russian airspace - without directly taking blame.

Azerbaijan plane survivors recall moments before crash

Three survivors of the downed Azerbaijani plane have described the moments on the flight before the crash.

Magnus Carlsen quits chess championship after being told to change jeans

The defending champion said he quit as a "matter of principle" after being told to change his jeans.

India mourns ex-PM Manmohan Singh with full state funeral

Mourners gathered across Delhi to pay respects to a former PM many credit for India's economic reform.

At least 69 dead after boat sinks in Morocco waters

Mali authorities say there are at least nine survivors from the country.

'Tears of joy' - Sudan capital gets first aid convoy since war began

In a breakthrough, trucks stacked with vital food supplies roll into war-hit Khartoum.

Israel orders Gaza's Kamal Adwan hospital to evacuate

The hospital's director says ICU patients in comas and on ventilation machines are being forced out.

Finland investigates Russia 'shadow fleet' ship after cable damage

Finland is investigating a tanker following the rupture of a transmission cable in the Baltic Sea.

Russia warns against 'hypotheses' after Azerbaijan Airlines crash

The Russia-bound passenger plane went down in Kazakhstan with the loss of 38 lives.

Five Gaza journalists killed in Israeli strike

A Palestinian TV channel says they were in a marked media van, but Israel says it was targeting militants.

Zelensky condemns 'inhumane' Christmas Day attack

Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Owner and architect of Turkey quake collapse hotel jailed

They received hefty sentences after 72 people were killed when the building fell in the 2023 quake.

Watch: ISS crew sends Christmas greetings from space

Astronauts on the International Space Station send a festive message from orbit, some 250 miles (400km) above Earth.

Hong Kong offers rewards for arrest of six activists abroad

The police say they will give HK$1m to people who can help them find those accused of breaching security laws.

Protests erupt in Syria over Christmas tree burning

Thousands of Christians protest to urge Syria's new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.

Dozens not thousands killed on Mayotte by Cyclone Chido - French PM

French Prime Minister François Bayrou believes dozens of people died after the cyclone hit the territory, rather than thousands.

Russian ship under US sanctions sinks after engine room blast

Ursa Major ran into trouble in the Mediterranean between Spain and Algeria, with two crew still missing.

Ethics report into Matt Gaetz expected to be released

A draft details evidence of alleged drug use and payments for sex - which the former US congressman denies.

Watch: Abseiling Santa descends from Guatemala bridge to deliver toys

A firefighter dressed as Santa abseils down a bridge in Guatemala City to give gifts to children.

Market attack suspect appears in court as anger grows over security

Suspect appears in court after attack on German Christmas market that killed five and injured more than 200.

US warplane shot down in Red Sea 'friendly fire' incident

Both pilots were rescued after ejecting safely from their F/A-18 fighter aircraft.

Boy, 8, saves classmate with Heimlich manoeuvre

Thomas Conley was sitting next to Isaiah Rodriguez at lunch when he noticed something was wrong.

Inside the abandoned homes of Assad's ruthless enforcers

The men who ruled Syria with an iron fist have fled - and some fear they may evade justice.

Jogging memories: Why some Nigerians in London set up their own running club

Young Igbos in the UK meet up weekly to reconnect with their roots.

Child dies in stabbing at Croatian primary school

The alleged attacker has been arrested, police say.

Eight migrants drown after boat tries to evade Greek ship

So far 18 people have been rescued from the sea with many of the survivors suffering from injuries after the incident.

Watch: Crowds boo President Macron in Mayotte

The French president spoke to residents on Mayotte while touring the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido.

'I never regretted decision to make trial public'

Speaking outside court, Gisèle Pelicot says she never regretted her decision to make her rape trial public.

Five jailed for covering up murder of rapper Canserbero

The Venezuelan rapper was stabbed by his manager in 2015, who made it look like a suicide.

Nasa astronauts Butch and Suni's homecoming delayed again

Nasa says that the astronauts stuck on the space station will have to wait even longer to get home.

Missing India woman found in Pakistan returns home after 22 years

Hamida Banu was promised a job in Dubai, but says the recruitment agent instead took her to Pakistan.

What verified videos tell us about Igor Kirillov's death

Footage from the scene shows a blast targeting the Russian general as he left a Moscow apartment block.

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson released from jail in Greenland

Danish authorities reject a Japanese bid to extradite the campaigner because of his time spent in detention.

Married couple among 11 Indians killed in Georgia gas poisoning

A man celebrating his birthday and a married couple are among the dead, relatives tell the BBC.

Gaza ceasefire talks in final stage, Palestinian negotiator tells BBC

The official outlines a phased plan which would see hostages freed in step with Israeli pullouts.

Watch: Cyclone Chido batters Mayotte leaving heavy damage

Video footage shows the devastation wrought by the strongest storm in decades to strike the French territory.

Watch: BBC sees 'anger and frustration' on streets of Tbilisi

Large crowds of protesters gather outside the Georgian parliament to object to the appointment of a new president.

South Korea has voted to impeach President Yoon - now what?

The BBC's Jean Mackenzie explains what happens next following the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol.

West African bloc approves historic exit of military-run states

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will leave the Ecowas group in January but have six months to return.

Skulls and body bags: Searching for Syria's disappeared

The BBC's Lucy Williamson finds family members exhuming human remains in a desperate search for their lost relatives.

South Korean MPs impeach president over martial law attempt

Thousands of protesters hailed the move as a victory for democracy but Yoon has vowed to fight on.

Skulls and body bags: Searching for Syria's disappeared

BBC's Lucy Williamson finds family members exhuming human remains in a desperate search for their lost relatives.

South Korea parliament votes to impeach president

Thousands of protesters celebrated the vote on the streets of Seoul, with singing and fireworks.

Trump vows to end 'very costly' daylight saving time

Some have long called for the practice of changing the clock twice a year to end.

Net closing in on South Korea's president as MPs get death threats over impeachment vote

Yoon Suk Yeol - whose attempt to impose martial law backfired - faces another vote in parliament this weekend.

'Thankless job' - why trainee Kenyan doctors are taking their own lives

A doctors' union says long hours for little or no pay is leaving trainee medics with poor mental health.

Israeli boy killed in Palestinian gun attack on bus in West Bank

The bus was heading to Jerusalem from an Israeli settlement when a gunman opened fire.

S Korea's President Yoon vows to 'fight to the end'

President Yoon Suk Yeol said that he declared martial law to protect the country's democracy.

Star luxury property brokers charged with sex trafficking in US

The Alexander brothers are accused of drugging, assaulting and raping dozens of women over more than a decade.

Israel confirms attack on Syrian naval fleet

The BBC has verified videos showing blasts in the Syrian port of Latakia, as Israel conducts strikes across Syria.

Syria rebels burn tomb of Bashar al-Assad's father

Armed men are seen celebrating in Hafez al-Assad's burning mausoleum in the family's hometown.

Girl, 11, rescued in Med after three days clinging to tyre tubes

The girl from Sierra Leone said all the 44 migrants on board had died in the storms and high waves.

Luigi Mangione fights extradition to face charge of murdering CEO

The 26-year-old was arrested in Pennsylvania, and prosecutors are seeking to bring him to trial in New York.

What just happened in Syria and who's in charge?

Syria's PM says his former cabinet is working with the rebels who toppled President Assad.

Syria rescuers end search for secret cells in notorious prison

The White Helmets say it did not find any "unopened or hidden areas" after it was captured by rebels.

Watch: BBC reports from inside Damascus

The BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher says everyone in the Syrian capital is "waiting to see what will happen next".

Women prisoners told 'you can go out now' by Syrian rebels

Watch: Women prisoners told 'you can go out now' by Syrian rebels

Five dead, more feared missing after The Hague flat explosions

Police say a car drove away "at very high speed" shortly after the explosions.

Watch: BBC reports from inside Damascus

The BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher says everyone in the Syrian capital is "waiting to see what will happen next".

Dominican Republic records largest-ever cocaine seizure

Authorities say the shipment, hidden in bananas, was destined for Europe.

Dominican Republic records largest-ever cocaine seizure

Authorities say the shipment, hidden in bananas, was destined for Europe.

New president awaits Ghana as election day arrives

The West African nation is guaranteed a new leader as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after serving two terms.

Syrian rebels capture second major city after military withdraws

Hama is south of Aleppo, which the rebels seized last week after launching a lightning offensive.

Romania hit by major election influence campaign and Russian cyber-attacks

Romania's intelligence service reveals details of what it says is an attempt from abroad to meddle in the country's presidential election.

Moment Bahamas MP throws ceremonial mace out parliament window

Throwing a mace out a window has historic significance in the country and previously happened in 1965.

'Pickling a cucumber changed my life' says TikTok award winner

A film parody actor, a pool cleaner and pickle chef are among those honoured at UK's first TikTok awards.

Filipino vessel 'sideswiped' by China Coast Guard

The incident happened near the disputed Scarborough Shoal and Beijing said it acted "in accordance with the law".

Watch: How Jaguar's shifted gears with its concept car

The company has been at the centre of a media storm as a result of its radical revamp.

‘Italian’ purees in UK supermarkets likely to contain Chinese forced-labour tomatoes

Some products described as “Italian” appear to contain Chinese tomatoes, BBC investigation suggests.

Three dead and dozens sick after eating sea turtle stew

At least 32 people in the Philippines were admitted to hospital after consuming the endangered species.

More than 50 dead and dozens missing after Nigeria boat sinks

This is the latest incident on the country's inland waterways where regulations are rarely enforced.

Venomous snake slithers up driver's leg on Australia motorway

Police say the woman was "rattled" and "in a state of shock" when she looked down to find the deadly snake by her feet.

Statue of Syrian president's brother is torn down in Aleppo

The footage, which has muted sound, was filmed by Turkish journalist Ibrahim Bozan on 30 November 2024.

Counting resumes in Irish general election

After securing re-election, Irish party leaders face the challenge of trying to form the next government.