'Massive' numbers killed by gunmen in latest Nigeria attack, senator tells BBC
Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.
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Israeli troops push into Lebanon for yet another war with Iran's proxy Hezbollah
The BBC sees troops and tanks massing near the border, as speculation mounts that Israel is planning a full-scale ground invasion to fight Hezbollah.
US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February
The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector.
Indonesia to ban social media and other online platforms for under 16s
It is the latest country to curb young people's access to digital spaces to try and protect them from abuse.
Hungary to expel Ukrainian bank workers in row with Kyiv
Hungary says the workers were detained on suspicion of money laundering as a fierce row between the two countries escalates.
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Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices
The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world.
Hungary confirms it is holding seven Ukrainian bank workers and $80m
The bank said they were in two vans carrying $80m (£60m) worth of cash between Austria and Ukraine.
US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture
The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife.
Israel strikes Beirut after evacuation warning sparks panic
Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon.
Anthropic vows to sue Pentagon over supply chain risk label
The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.
Anthropic vows to sue Pentagon over risk designation
The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.
Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking seven bank workers hostage in Budapest
Their bank said they were in two vans carrying $80m (£60m) worth of cash between Austria and Ukraine.
Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking seven people hostage
The employees were in two cars carrying $80m (£60m) worth of cash between Austria and Ukraine.
Canadian teen died from drowning after dingo attack in Australia
The body of Piper James was found in January surrounded by dingoes on the island of K'Gari.
Britney Spears arrested in California on suspicion of driving under the influence
The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday.
The young women who fought in Ethiopia's last civil war and don't want to see another one
Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.
These women fought in Ethiopia's last civil war and warn against another one
Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.
'What is the game plan?': The Iran war is unsettling China and its ambitions
China is not feeling the shock of war in the Middle East - yet. But it is feeling the ripples.
Finland plans to lift decades-old ban on hosting nuclear weapons
The government says the nation's defence environment has "significantly changed" since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Trump cuts his losses on Noem after controversial tenure at homeland security
Noem was one of the administration's brightest stars when she stepped into the role, but has faced a mounting backlash in recent months.
Azerbaijan furious with Iran as war spills over its border
President Ilham Aliyev says drone strikes are "act of terror" as he places armed forces on high alert.
Azerbaijan says Iran struck its territory, as war spills over border
President Ilham Aliyev says drone strikes are "act of terror" as he places armed forces on high alert.
Checkpoints everywhere and internet blackouts: Life in Iran as US-Israeli strikes intensify
Iranians are coping with daily strikes and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.
'We have been preparing': Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish
Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so.
Israelis back war with Iran despite uncertainty and fatigue
Israelis broadly support the US-Israeli military campaign with Iran, even if they are tired of air raid alerts and constant upheaval.
Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence
Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.
Calculated escalation: Iran's high-risk strategy against the US and Israel
Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.
Israeli evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs sparks panic
Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon.
Savannah Guthrie plans return to NBC as search for missing mother continues
The Today programme host visited her colleagues in the office on Thursday, as the search for her mum continues.
Conservative Anglicans pull back from electing rival to Archbishop of Canterbury
The group had said it would choose a new leader with the same title as Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church.