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Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as international rescue teams arrive
Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as families desperate for news.
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Leon Black walks out of House Epstein probe hearing, subpoena issued
Billionaire Leon Black, co-founder of private equity firm Apollo Global Management, walked out of a congressional hearing related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The House panel was seeking testimony from Black regarding his ties to the late financier and convicted sex offender. Following his departure, the committee responded by issuing formal subpoenas compelling him to testify. The subpoenas require Black to appear on camera and under oath before the panel.
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Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Bolton faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.
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US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.
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Just how much trouble is Canada's economy in?
Five charts help illustrate the state of Canada's economy - and how it's performing compared to other wealthy nations.
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Pete Buttigieg separated from twins after false police report filed
Former US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was temporarily separated from his twin children following a false police report. The incident caused significant distress to Buttigieg, who described the day apart from his children as among the darkest of his life. The false report triggered an official response that led to the brief separation. Buttigieg has since spoken publicly about the emotional toll the episode took on his family.
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Religion row as Texas makes Bible stories required reading in schools
Critics say the new reading requirements infringe on religious freedoms and blur the separation of church and state.
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Hit South African show gets the world talking about polygamy and cheating
The Zulu-language series about a man with multiple wives is a worldwide hit.
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Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it
Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone - but would you buy a ticket?
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They quit the West for Russia's traditional values, but it wasn't what they expected
The BBC asks Westerners who moved to Russia if life there lives up to expectations.
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Meloni and Trump: A very public fall-out that is proving very hard to fix
Italy's PM was not long ago being called the "Trump whisperer", but their relationship has gone from public attacks to personal insults.
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Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement after US-brokered talks
Hezbollah is not party to Friday's agreement, and previous ceasefires between Israel and Lebanon have still seen near-daily cross-border strikes.
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Mother dies saving daughter in Venezuela earthquakes
Héctor Bello wrote on social media that "you gave your own life for our daughter" in the quakes which killed at least 920 people.
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World Cup Visitors Struggle With US Tipping Culture, Call It Confusing and Costly
International fans traveling to the United States for the FIFA World Cup have expressed frustration over the country's widespread tipping culture. Visitors told the BBC they feel pressured to tip service workers in a wide range of settings, finding the practice both confusing and expensive. Many fans described experiencing 'tipping fatigue' after repeatedly encountering tip prompts during their stay. The complaints highlight a cultural clash between foreign visitors and American service industry norms, where gratuities form a significant part of workers' income.
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Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events
Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France.
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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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Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case
It relates to a 17-year-old girl - four men including her father and husband face years in jail if convicted.
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Canada eligible to join Eurovision competition
Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the idea of Canada joining the song contest in his 2025 budget.
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US sanctions Rwanda gold refinery accused of smuggling DR Congo's minerals
The US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early 2026.
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Christmas market attacker jailed for life for murdering six in Germany
A nine-year-old and five women were killed when Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen drove into the market in 2024.
