China to ban drone sales in Beijing citing security concerns
Drone users will also be required to register their devices and secure permits before flying them.
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Police say they believe abducted child was murdered as body found in Outback
The five-year-old girl was last seen on Saturday at an Aboriginal town camp near Alice Springs.
Christchurch mass killer loses bid to overturn conviction
White supremacist Brenton Tarrant's appeal is "utterly devoid of merit", a New Zealand court has ruled.
Oil jumps to highest price since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.
Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, after Merz criticises war
His remarks come after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran.
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Bondi shooting inquiry calls for gun reform and more security at Jewish festivals
An interim report says country should prioritise 'nationally consistent' firearms reforms.
Joy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns home
BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.
'Attacked 28 times in a day' - BBC visits heavily targeted US-UK base in Iraq
Before the fragile ceasefire in the region, this was one of the most heavily targeted US and UK military bases in the Middle East.
Royal commission into Bondi shooting says gun reform should be prioritised
An interim report also says policing arrangements for Jewish holidays should be extended to other 'high-risk' events.
Watch: Aerial video shows destruction after tornado strikes small Texas town
A severe storm outbreak has been battering parts of the Midwest and Southern United States for nearly a week.
The King and Queen in the Big Apple: What the royals did on their third day in the US
After visiting the 9/11 Memorial, Queen Camilla read to children at the New York Public Library and King Charles visited a community organisation in Harlem.
US charges Mexican governor and other leaders with aiding drug cartel
The governor of Sinaloa, Rúben Rocha Moya, hails from the same party as the president of Mexico.
'I did not expect it': Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrations
The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.
Indians lost $2.5bn to digital fraud in 2025 - now its central bank is fighting back
The RBI is mulling measures to tackle rising cases of digital fraud in India - but will they work?
Indians lost $25bn to digital fraud in 2025 - now its central bank is fighting back
The RBI is mulling measures to tackle rising cases of digital fraud in India - but will they work?
The sub-Arctic town pitching itself as Canada's gateway to Europe
Churchill, Manitoba, best known as the world's polar bear capital, has ambitions of making its deep-water port a year-round trade route.
The 'Polar Bear Capital' with Arctic gateway ambitions
Canada is weighing whether a year-round northern trade route to Europe from Churchill, Manitoba, is viable, as climate change speeds Arctic warming.
King and Queen lay flowers at 9/11 Memorial in New York
King Charles and Queen Camilla on their state visit to the US visit the memorial in New York.
A son overlooked and a jailed tycoon: Inside Samsung's succession drama
The family dynasty behind Samsung is so complicated it regularly makes headline news in South Korea.
US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl's body, prosecutors allege
The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.
Oil price rises above $120 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade
The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.
Three takeaways from Hegseth's clash with lawmakers over Iran war
The hours-long hearing was the first time the US defence secretary had faced questions under oath since the conflict began.
Hegseth clashes with lawmakers over Iran war in nearly six-hour-long hearing
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth sparred with Democratic lawmakers during a nearly six-hour-long hearing, in his first time facing questions under oath since the start of the Iran war.
Florida lawmakers approve new voting maps to favour Republicans
The state is the latest to act in a national redistricting war that could shape what political party controls the US House of Representatives.
Oil price briefly hits $120 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade
The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.
Legal experts sceptical of DoJ case against Comey over seashell post
Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."
Comey's seashell post got him indicted. But experts are sceptical the government can win
Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."
Syria trial seen as first step on long road for Assad's victims
There were highly charged scenes as former senior regime official, Atef Najib, appeared before a Damascus court.
Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's final rate decision as Fed chair
Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence.
Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's last rate decision as Fed chair
Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence