Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves

In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.

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Canadians share hopes and wishes for America's 250th birthday

We asked Canadians across the country what they would say and give to their southern neighbour.

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One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court

While Trump celebrated a ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators, other decisions were major setbacks.

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Loved and loathed: The making of India's viral liver doctor

Dr Cyriac Abby Philips has built a large online following, but often clashes with India's traditional medicine specialists.

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Uganda's leading media outlets say they are under 'military siege'

The army chief says he does not believe in a free press and has ordered the shutdown of NTV and Daily Monitor.

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DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict

Kinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.

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Moment woman pulled from rubble alive after Venezuela earthquake

First responders and volunteers pulled a survivor from under the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira.

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Housing board votes to freeze New York rents in victory for Mamdani

The decision was welcomed by many tenants - but landlords fear it will worsen housing conditions.

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Philippines bans video game played by alleged high school shooter

The rare school shooting that left three students killed and 20 others injured has shocked the country.

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Ryanair says it will reluctantly let parents sit with children for free

The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

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Why are there holiday delay warnings over the EU's new border system?

The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

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At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion

The city's main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a "technical accident" in the Ras Laffan industrial zone.

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The BTS fans losing thousands as scammers cash in on comeback tour ticket war

As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.

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Three dead in Philippines high school shooting over bullying 'grudge'

Police say they believe the attack was motivated by a "grudge" over bullying.

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Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike

Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died after several days in hospital, an environmental group said.

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Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped

Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past".

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Japanese pop group XG went from brutal five year training to global pop stars

The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.

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Boy, 12, wins hearts after trying to check sick chicken into Ethiopian hospital

Markos's beloved hen was not responding to any treatments - so he did the only thing he could think of.

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Asia's richest man Ambani announces what could be India's biggest share sale

India's largest telecom operator is expected to raise around $4bn (£3.02bn), according to media reports.

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Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for

While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.

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Serial killer who murdered eight women in Long Island town imprisoned for life

In fiery exchange, judge sentenced him to three life sentences plus 25 years to life on four other charges, all running consecutively.

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Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity

For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.

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Watch: California wildfires rage near passing vehicles

The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities.

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Man apologises for making racist gesture at Korean in World Cup match

He was caught pulling the corners of his eyes at a South Korean influencer during the match in Mexico.

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Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap

Nearly 55% of participants voted against the proposal to cap population by cutting migration, results show.

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Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess's son Høiby

Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.

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Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online

A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.

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Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say

Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.

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The college scam that promised students fleeing war a new life in Finland

BBC speaks to students from war-torn Myanmar who say they were cheated after paying to study abroad.

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Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government

The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.

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South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss

The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.

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An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry

Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

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Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

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World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase

In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.

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Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest against US Ebola quarantine centre plan

Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.

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Watch: Why is China's Xi Jinping visiting North Korea?

The Chinese President Xi received a colourful welcome to Pyongyang for his first visit in seven years.

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Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns

Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.

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Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout

The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.

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Ragas and symphonies: Indian maestro Ilaiyaraaja is still reshaping music 50 years on

Fifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema.

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Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US

The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.

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Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war

The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.

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Xi Jinping to meet Kim Jong Un in rare visit to North Korea

It is taking place weeks after Xi met the leaders of the US and Russia - two countries that loom large over North Korea's foreign policy.

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US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested

Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.

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Defiance in Beirut's Hezbollah stronghold during fragile ceasefire

BBC correspondent John Sudworth reports from the Beirut stronghold of Hezbollah support, Dahieh.

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Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens

Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.

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Now you can hire people to carry your shopping bags in Delhi - will it work?

CarryMen employees don't just carry shopping bags - they also push prams and queue up at food counters.

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'They'll fix the building, but not our souls': Sleepy Kyiv neighbourhood hit in Russian strike

Scenes of devastation greet residents emerging from underground shelters after a major Russian attack.

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Trump inserts himself into the centre of America's 250th birthday celebrations

Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.

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Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival

Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.

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