Nicaragua's legislature debates barring opposition from elections
The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded 'a wall, a blockade' against opposition parties.
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Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tanker as US launches more Iran strikes
The Iran-backed group, which previously announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia, also claims to have hit another vessel.
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.
Ghanaians' ICC petition over migrant attacks 'opportunistic', says South Africa
The petition argues the violence against migrants in South Africa could amount to crimes against humanity.
Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.
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Liquor store employee narrowly escapes leopard attack
After nearly five hours, officials captured the animal and it was later released back into the wild, local authorities confirmed.
France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-west
Most of those evacuated were tourists from campsites around Arcachon Bay in France's Gironde region.
'Let's enjoy the ride' says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount
Talking to The Economist, Musk said he doesn't care if people hate him and said he was not a racist.
Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands
Past US presidents insisted that Saudi Arabia normalise relations with Israel in exchange for nuclear technology.
South Korea woman acquitted of murdering newborn after hospital delivery
The woman, who had wanted to end her pregnancy at 36 weeks, gave birth to a baby who doctors later killed.
Thousands evacuated in France fires
A third firefighter has died in Europe while tackling ongoing wildfires across the continent.
Around 12,000 people evacuated in France fires
A third firefighter has died in Europe while tackling ongoing wildfires across the continent.
'I am still alive': Indian activist on hunger strike for 26 days loses 11kg
Sonam Wangchuk has been the main draw at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Delhi.
'What was their crime?': BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children
Nearly five months on, grief is still raw as a teacher and a mother recall the horror of the attack in Minab.
Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran
The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia.
Canada's 'powerful' dairy sector is in Trump's trade crosshairs
Canada's dairy supply management system is in the spotlight after the US president singled it out as one of three main irritants used to justify new tariffs.
Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures
Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.
Russia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries
Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in a matter of days.
Google burning through cash with spiralling AI costs
The company said earlier this year it expected to spend as much as $190bn on AI investments.
Watch: What we know about the US-Saudi nuclear deal
The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the implications of the landmark cooperation agreement between both countries.
Indian police cracked down on 'cockroach' protesters. They went home and made memes about it
For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word.
A year after deadly jet crash at Bangladesh school, families demand answers
This week marks one year since a military jet struck a school in Dhaka, killing 36, most of them children.
Blocked by censors, China's animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas
The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has sparked outrage inside and outside the country.
US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The US Department of Energy says the "peaceful" co-operation agreement will give US firms "great access" to the Saudi nuclear energy programme.
Fire kills 10 members of same family in Peru, police say
Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze in Lima as local media report it may have been arson.
Mamdani backs off pledge to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authority
The New York City mayor instead called on US authorities to act on International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister.
Watch: Louvre reopens gallery after jewellery heist
The Louvre Museum reopens its Apollo Gallery nine months after a robbery that shocked France.
Two Russians handed down jail terms for terrorism and spying in Angola
The two, a political consultant and a translator, denied allegations of fomenting protests last year.
Mamdani backs off on pledge to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authority
The New York City mayor instead called on US authorities to act on International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister.
Mamdani U-turn on threat to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authority
The New York City mayor instead called on US authorities to act on International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister.