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BBC News

Putin says Russia will take Donbas by force or Ukraine's troops will withdraw

The Russian leader's comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks.

(Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:16:49 -0500)

Oil, defence and geopolitics: Why Putin is visiting Modi in Delhi

BBC editors explain what is at stake as Russian President Vladimir Putin starts a two-day visit to India.

(Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:56:51 -0500)

Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

There had been calls for Israel's exclusion over the war in Gaza, as well as unfair voting accusations.

(Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:52:32 -0500)

Prominent anti-Hamas militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab killed in Gaza

His Popular Forces group says Abu Shabab was shot while attempting to resolve a family dispute and not killed by Hamas.

(Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:45:33 -0500)

'All Israeli people are with us', parents of last dead hostage in Gaza tell BBC

The body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza.

(Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:17:09 -0500)

Trump hosts signing of peace deal between leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda

The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.

(Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:17:49 -0500)

Suspect arrested in pipe bomb incident on eve of 2021 Capitol riot

The bombs were placed the night before the 6 January riots, and were discovered as rioters began to storm the Capitol.

(Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:48:18 -0500)

'Like first aid for manuscripts': Recovery work begins at Gaza's war-damaged heritage sites

Palestinians are clearing rubble from archaeological sites, but restoration is hampered by Israeli restrictions on building materials.

(Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:52:31 -0500)

Admiral testified Hegseth did not give 'kill them all' order, US lawmakers say

The admiral who gave the order for a second strike on an alleged drug boat briefed lawmakers about the incident, as the military confirmed another attack.

(Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:20:07 -0500)

Israel strikes south Lebanon after first direct talks in decades

The Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah sites, less than 24 hours after Israel and Lebanon sent civilian envoys to meet.

(Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:47:17 -0500)

Alert sent for Nevada earthquake that did not happen

An erroneous alert warning of a major Nevada earthquake reached as far as California before being withdrawn.

(Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:50:38 -0500)

Tanzanian activist blocked from Instagram after mobilising election protests

Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi's social media accounts for violating their policy.

(Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:23:49 -0500)

South Korea developing app that shows real-time location of stalkers

Critics have voiced concern over the pervasiveness of stalking and violence against women in South Korea.

(Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:51:19 -0500)

Previously unseen images of Epstein's island released

The new images come as a deadline for the broader release of documents held by the US government looms.

(Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:31:44 -0500)

Israel says Palestinian groups returned body of Thai hostage held in Gaza

The remains of agricultural worker Suthisak Rintalak were recovered by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in northern Gaza.

(Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:02:24 -0500)

Court sides with Adidas in appeal over Kanye West collaboration

Investors had accused Adidas of misleading them as its relationship with the rapper showed cracks.

(Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:51:49 -0500)

Singapore court upholds guilty verdict for opposition leader Pritam Singh

Singh had appealed against a guilty verdict of lying to a parliamentary committee in 2021.

(Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:15:40 -0500)

'My heart breaks every time I'm called a hero' - Hong Kong fire survivor

A survivor tells the BBC he feels guilty he didn't save more people from the blaze at his block of flats.

(Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:13:49 -0500)

Five killed in Israeli air strikes on tents near Khan Younis, medics say

Rescue workers say they recovered bodies from a camp for displaced people. The IDF says it "struck a Hamas terrorist".

(Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:09:36 -0500)

Israel says Rafah crossing to open soon to let Palestinians leave Gaza via Egypt

Egypt denies it is co-ordinating with Israel to reopen the crossing, insisting that passage should be in both directions.

(Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:42:03 -0500)

Former EU top diplomat Mogherini accused in fraud investigation

The inquiry centres on allegations of favouritism in EU funding for a training programme at a school headed by Federica Mogherini.

(Thu, 04 Dec 2025 02:25:01 -0500)

Drunk raccoon found passed out on liquor store floor after breaking in

The intoxicated animal suffered no injuries and was released back into the wild by animal protection once sober.

(Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:28:26 -0500)

Kenyan MPs accuse British soldiers of decades of sexual abuse

A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

(Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:58:20 -0500)

Three French teens drown after car crashes upside down in swimming pool

The accident was the result of an "unbelievable series of circumstances," the local prosecutor said.

(Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:09:48 -0500)

Trump says he is pardoning Democratic congressman in bribery case

Trump says he will issue a "full and unconditional" pardon of the Texas representative and his wife.

(Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:29:02 -0500)

Hong Kong orders removal of scaffolding mesh after deadly blaze

Investigations continue into a fire last week at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, which killed at least 159 people.

(Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:33:35 -0500)

'Not becoming of a president': Somali-Americans respond to Trump's 'garbage' remarks

Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.

(Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:57:55 -0500)

What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin's state of mind

Russia's president looks determined to continue his war in Ukraine - even as the country's economic problems grow.

(Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:40:06 -0500)

Crisis looms in Israel over ultra-Orthodox conscription bill

Lawmakers are considering a draft bill to end the exemption granted to ultra-Orthodox men enrolled in full-time religious study.

(Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:06:49 -0500)

As lead changes in knife-edge Honduran election, will Trump fail to get his way?

Former vice-president Salvador Nasralla has a small lead over his rival, the conservative former mayor of Tegucigalpa, Nasry Asfura.

(Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:56:42 -0500)

Ukrainians in war-ravaged Donbas weigh prospects of peace deal

While many Ukrainians believe they have sacrificed too much for their country to lose territory to Russia, others are desperate for the war to end.

(Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:00:23 -0500)

Cyclone catastrophe in Sri Lanka awakens volunteer spirit

Fishing boats deliver relief supplies to flooded suburbs as community kitchens churn out food aid.

(Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:34:05 -0500)

Was it a coup or was it a 'sham'? Behind Guinea-Bissau's military takeover

The military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.

(Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:44:00 -0500)

What was Honduras ex-president convicted of and why has Trump pardoned him?

(Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:34:13 -0500)

Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work?

The world-first law aims to reduce the risks children face online, but critics fear it may not work.

(Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:36:00 -0500)

'Hung by my wrists and beaten': Israeli-Russian woman says Iraqi militants tortured her in captivity

Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was freed in September, tells the BBC that her two years in captivity left her physically and mentally scarred.

(Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:53:16 -0500)

Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China

Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.

(Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:02:35 -0500)

Will Australia's social media ban actually work?

Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 - here's everything you need to know in 60 seconds.

(Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:00:30 -0500)

Is the US preparing for war with Venezuela?

BBC Verify has tracked US assets in the Caribbean Sea, after military strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats.

(Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:07:42 -0500)

'I saw them driving over injured people' - the terrifying escape from war in Sudan

The BBC visits a camp where people are taking refuge after the fall of el-Fasher city.

(Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:02:43 -0500)

How Pope Leo transformed from 'quiet man' to vocal peace messenger on first foreign trip

We are learning a little more about how Pope Leo intends to carry out his duties, writes Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool.

(Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:41:04 -0500)

Teen influencers on Australia's world-first social media ban

Australia is banning social media for everyone under 16 from December 10. The BBC spoke to two teenage content creators about how this might change their lives.

(Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:01:02 -0500)

Watch: Newly released video shows Jeffrey Epstein's private island home

Democrats released a new tranche of materials obtained through a subpoena to the US Virgin Islands, where the residence is located.

(Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:23:14 -0500)

Watch: What Tennessee's special election means for the Republican party

Republican Matt Van Epps won, but his margin of victory was less than half of what it was just over a year ago for President Trump in the same district.

(Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:44:12 -0500)

Steve Rosenberg: Putin showing no signs of compromise

The BBC's Russia Editor shares his analysis after five hours of peace talks between the Russians and the US.

(Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:27:24 -0500)

Watch: Driver hoisted to safety from truck dangling over West Virginia bridge

A man was hoisted to safety and uninjured after his truck partly skated off an icy bridge road in the US

(Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:04:52 -0500)

Watch: Melania Trump reveals Christmas decorations, Lego portrait of president

This year's theme is "Home Is Where the Heart Is" and features Lego portraits of Donald Trump and George Washington, and 3D-printed ornaments.

(Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:53:16 -0500)

Will Australia's social media ban actually work?

Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 - here's everything you need to know in 60 seconds.

(Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:00:30 -0500)