Passengers allowed to leave norovirus-hit cruise ship
Passengers on the ship showing no symptoms are allowed to leave, authorities say, after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal sickness.
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Trade, Iran and Taiwan on the agenda as Trump arrives in China for high-stakes talks with Xi
The US president says his first request to Xi would be to "open up" China, while Beijing is expected to press Trump on the status of Taiwan.
Deadly Russian drone attacks on Ukraine resume after ceasefire expires
Six people have been killed after Zelensky warned of "more waves" of Russian strikes through Wednesday.
Gunshots fired in Philippine Senate where lawmaker wanted by ICC is holed up
Senator Ronald "dela Rosa, a former police chief, enforced former President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war.
Lockdown in Philippine Senate after gunshots fired
Police commandos entered the building where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court had sought refuge.
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Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial
The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.
Russian drone attacks kill 13 in Ukraine after ceasefire expires
Attacks are continuing after Ukraine's president warned of "more waves" of Russian strikes throughout Wednesday.
Woman isolating on British island in South Pacific after hantavirus contact
The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows "no signs of illness", the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.
Israeli strikes on cars in southern Lebanon kill 12, health ministry says
Two children are among those reported dead after seven cars were struck in separate attacks south of Beirut.
Trump arrives in China for high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping
The leaders of the global superpowers are expected to discuss the war in Iran, tariffs, AI and Taiwan during the two-day visit.
Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers
Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.
Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation
A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.
Philippine Senate in lockdown after gunshots fired
Police commandos entered the building where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court had sought refuge.
What to know as Trump visits Xi in China
Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017.
More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak
The ship, which set sail from Belfast on Friday, is at port in Bordeaux after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal illness.
More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise in France after gastroenteritis outbreak
The ship, which set sail from Belfast on Friday, is at port in Bordeaux after 49 people fell ill from gastroenteritis.
Climbers clear path to Everest summit past giant chunk of ice
Nearly 1,000 climbers will attempt to scale the peak in coming weeks and this has raised safety concerns.
Passengers held on cruise ship in France after gastroenteritis outbreak
The ship set sail from Belfast on Friday and is currently at a port in Bordeaux.
Gaza sisters win prize for turning rubble into reusable bricks
Displaced teenagers Farah and Tala wanted to 'turn destruction into something useful'.
Shrinking Milka chocolate bar tricked consumers, says German court
A court in Bremen has found the manufacturer of the classic Alpine Milk chocolate bar guilty of "shrinkflation".
Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek
The voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas.
Thousands of Waymo robotaxis recalled over risk of entering flooded roads
The voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas.
Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies aged 40
The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.
Russian drone attacks kill nine in Ukraine after ceasefire expires
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of "more waves" of Russian drone attacks on Wednesday.
Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
The foreign minister says the "distressed" Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.
Trump's 'Golden Dome' will cost $1.2tn and might not stop all-out missile attack
That pricetag is nearly seven times higher than Trump's initial estimate, found an independent budget office.
Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies aged 47
Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car
The man smashed into a car and stole luggage containing hard drives with the singer's tracks.
Trump's 'Golden Dome' to cost $1.2 tn, watchdog estimates
That figure is significantly higher than the initial sum of $175bn (£129.25bn) that had been earmarked for the aerial defence project.
Air India crisis deepens ahead of final Ahmedabad crash report
Air India faces a leadership vacuum and mounting financial losses as it struggles to recover from the crash.