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Russia's Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory
Ukraine said it hit Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied part of eastern Ukraine.
Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments
President Donald Trump says he wants to send more troops to Poland, a week after his officials cancelled a similar deployment.
Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo
The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.
Bodies of Italian divers did not have optimal equipment, says rescuer
Images from a cave where the four Italians were found reveal the difficulty that rescuers had in recovering their bodies.
Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end?
The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed to justify military intervention.
Tulsi Gabbard to resign as US director of national intelligence
Gabbard who has been largely out of public view during recent US operations says she is leaving due to her husband's illness.
Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada
Voters in the western province will decide next October whether they want to stay in Canada or move ahead with a process for a binding independence referendum.
Waymo pauses robotaxis in five US cities after cars drive into flooded roads
A Waymo spokesperson said it had expanded the temporary pause "out of an abundance of caution".
AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor's career, say police
Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly fabricated evidence to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun.
Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 76
Petrini's movement rejected fast food to promote sustainable production and traditional cooking.
Italian island party attended by Mick Jagger shut down by police
A wrap party for the upcoming film Three Incestuous Sisters fell foul of Stromboli's no music on Wednesdays rule.
US navy chief says $14bn arms sale to Taiwan paused due to Iran war
Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were "doing a pause" on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war.
US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.
Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdoğan
The appeal court declared Özgür Özel's party leadership victory void, further cementing the president's grip on power.
Musk's SpaceX postpones Starship launch as mega share sale looms
It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut.
Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu
The body of Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, was found on Thursday, about 300m down a steep slope.
Tennessee execution called off after failed lethal injection
Tony Carruthers was granted a one-year reprieve from death after his executioners failed to find a vein for lethal injection.
Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz
Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.
Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows
A video showing a far-right Israeli minister taunting activists who were kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs has been widely condemned.
Nascar champion Kyle Busch dies aged 41
Busch's representatives had said earlier on Thursday that he had been sent to hospital with a severe illness.
Pair arrested after boys abandoned by road in Portugal
The children were carrying backpacks with food and water but no identity documents when they were found by a driver.
Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash
The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.
Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe
STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.
Jailed Vietnamese tycoon's Birkin bags sell for more than $550K
The disgraced tycoon is serving a life sentence for embezzling from a major Vietnamese bank.
Danes try to tow dead whale from island beach after failed German rescue
An environmental team want to move the whale from Anholt to the Danish mainland, but they have had to pause the operation.
Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher petrol prices bite
The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher pump prices.
Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure
The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country's former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder.
An Indian bride dies. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy
Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead.
'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate
The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island.
From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies
After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.
Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus
The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.
What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.
Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal
Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.
Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeated
Victory over a Republican rebel in Kentucky shows the president's strength but his power comes with risks for the midterms.
Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices
In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.
What we know about the San Diego mosque attack suspects
Authorities say the teenage suspects shared a "broad hatred" of multiple religions and racial groups.
Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows
The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.
Timelapse footage shows 'giant cave' inflating on Paris bridge
The monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR - often dubbed the French Banksy
How Cuban-Americans feel about Raúl Castro's indictment
The DOJ charged the former leader of Cuba with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft in 1996.
Fans react to Stephen Colbert’s final show
The late-night host will appear behind his CBS desk for the final time after the network announced last summer that the show would end after 11 seasons.
Watch: 'Everybody back up!' Moment car explodes in NYC
Viral footage circulating online shows flames and thick black smoke enveloping the street in New York.