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Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.
Two firefighters die in Crete as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe
Gale-force winds have whipped up the flames prompting the evacuation of several villages on the island, as parts of the continent also continue to tackle fires.
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.
France fire crews battle heat as locals tell BBC of fight to save homes
"It's our forest," one volunteer fighting the fire in the Gironde region told the BBC, as other locals have refused to heed evacuations.
Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct
The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.
More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after powerful quake that killed 13
People are being urged to stay alert, with earthquake aftershocks potentially reaching magnitude 7, officials say
Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash
Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.
Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins
The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.
Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism
The FSB claims the messenger app, created by Pavel Durov, has failed to remove accounts and channels used for recruitment by Ukraine's secret service.
'Delulu', 'Clock it': 'Cockroach' protest brings Gen Z slang to India's parliament
From "delulu" to "FOMO", Gen Z slang has made an unlikely journey from Instagram to parliament.
BTS withdraw from Grammys, a month after Asian pop prize introduced
All seven members of the band post a statement online, saying they will boycott the 2027 ceremony.
DJ Guetta leads tributes to electronic musician Kavinsky who has died
He had a hit with Nightfall, which featured on the Drive soundtrack and at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure.
Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on
The two leaders sound encouraged after holding back-to-back bilaterals at the White House.
Ghana hit by nationwide blackout as power plants fail
The massive outage has left homes, businesses and some essential services severely disrupted.
Trump's new spy chief Jay Clayton confirmed by US Senate
Jay Clayton's confirmation comes after the US president's original choice was rejected by lawmakers due to lack of relevant experience
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.
How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.
'I thought I would die': Survivors describe shock and horror of powerful Japan earthquake
Rescue operations are ongoing following the 6.8-magnitude quake, as survivors wrestle with the shock.
'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack
A home on the edge of al-Mughayyir has become a weekly frontline in the battle for the occupied West Bank.
Thousands sheltering in key Sudan city under threat again as fighting escalates
International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed.
Why Wimbledon is serving Indian ice cream and Bollywood beats
Departing from tradition, Wimbledon shed its restraint to target new audiences in cricket-crazy India.
The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe - the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback
The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.
European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
Spain and France have so far borne the burnt of this summer's wildfires, caused by a succession of heatwaves and prolonged dry spells.
Planes dump water on French wildfires as temperatures rise
Authorities have been trying to contain the wildfires, which have been burning for days.
Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue
The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.
Why Netanyahu's visit with Trump at the White House is high-stakes
The meeting comes amid signs of friction between the two leaders and decreasing public support for Israel in the US.
Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle
Orla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and infiltrating the police.