BBC uncovers the scammers exploiting dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers
Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.
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BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers exploiting dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers
Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.
North Korean side to make rare trip to South Korea
A team of North Korean footballers will make a rare visit to South Korea later this month.
Antisemitism 'allowed to come into the open' says Bondi victim's daughter
Sheina Gutnick was the first person to give evidence at the royal commission investigating the attack.
European leaders converge on Armenia as Russia looks on
Two European summits are being held in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the region.
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Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels
Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.
Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.
Three die after virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.
Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal
Before reviewing the proposal on Saturday, US President Donald Trump said he could not imagine it "would be acceptable".
Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains
Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week.
Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as brother fears she is dying
Her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.
Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say
A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, the US African Command said.
Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal
Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.
Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.
Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees say withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.
Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert
Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.
Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow
More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.
Man charged with murder of 5-year-old Australian girl
The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.
How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic
BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.
Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Trump warns of more 'cuts'
In the US, two senior Republicans voice concern over President Trump's decision to pull out 5,000 troops.
Man charged with murder and sexual assault of 5-year-old Australian girl
The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.
Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?
How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.
The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?
President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.
The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".
Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)
The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".
Dragonflies in distress: Scientists sound alarm in India's ecological hotspot
A new study reveals a decline in dragonfly and damselfly species in India's Western Ghats.
US Supreme Court asked to restore abortion pill access
A lower court has limited mail-order access to the abortion pill mifepristone, which the drug's maker says will cause "irreparable harm".
Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as family say health deteriorating
On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.
Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia
It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.
Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip
It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".