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Earthquake is devastating blow to Venezuela at time of uncertainty
The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.
People flee as building collapses on Caracas outskirts
The capital and its surrounding areas have seen some of the worst damage from the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which hit a minute apart.
Europe's heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest level
Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.
Trump asks Congress for billions for Iran war, after tension with Republicans
But the budget faces an uphill battle as the president spars with some members of his own party over the issue.
Key figure in South Africa police corruption scandal pleads guilty
Prosecutors say Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could provide evidence against "high-ranking officials".
Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels
Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.
IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.
Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children
The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.
Families lay flowers on barbed wire barricade on anniversary of deadly Kenya protests
Protesters demand justice for the dozens killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.
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.
Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities
The firm alleged that Alibaba used fraudulent accounts to access data from its Claude AI model.
Independent MPs launch new Australian centrist party
Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender say Community Strong Australia will offer citizens 'reason over rage'.
Clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates in New York's Democratic primary
Brad Lander unseats Dan Goldman in a race that laid bare the city's divisions over the Israel-Gaza war.
Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day
France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.
Biggest city in Crimea without power after Ukraine strikes
Sevastopol's Moscow-installed governor warns there will be no electricity in some areas until the evening.
UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.
The ICE raids are over, but some Minnesotans say they still live in fear
Months after the Trump administration's immigration crackdown officially ended, Minneapolis is still feeling the impact.
This Indian state is trying to ensure no one grows old alone
Kerala is searching for new ways to care for its ageing population as migration leaves more elderly people living alone.
How to cope in a heatwave - according to you
From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.
Find out which university degrees could earn you most across your lifetime
New data suggests which university degrees have the highest and lowest financial returns over a lifetime.
The woman who fought for Pakistan's disappeared men now faces life in jail
The Nobel Peace Prize nominee has spent years demanding answers about the missing in Balochistan province.
Watch: Moment earthquakes hit airport and buildings in Caracas
Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.
Temperatures hit record levels in western Europe
France, Spain and Italy, have been hardest hit by the heatwave so far.
'We're begging' - Savannah Guthrie pleads for help as details of her mother’s case emerge
Savannah Guthrie spoke on NBC's Today show about a note sent to the media in February regarding her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, which claimed she had died.
Why was JD Vance in a luxury Swiss resort for talks with Iran?
BBC correspondent Jessica Parker explains some key points of the direct talks between the US vice-president and Iran.