India's fiercest female politician faces a fight for survival
Mamata Banerjee loses West Bengal state, throwing her party - and political future - into doubt.
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Finding soldier Tom: Solving family mystery of WW2 Soviet prisoner of war
He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after the war he disappeared in the Soviet Union.
Dressed for succession: What Kim Ju Ae's outfits tell us about North Korea
Kim Ju Ae's evolving fashion is one of the signs that she is being groomed as North Korea's next leader.
Offensive stage of Iran war is over, US Secretary of State Rubio says
As a spate of incidents in the Strait of Hormuz test the ceasefire, an Iranian official says, "We are just getting started".
BBC traces how 10 minutes of Israeli bombing brought devastation to Lebanon
The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon - bringing chaos and destruction across the country.
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'Nothing will bring back my son': How 10 minutes of bombing by Israel shattered lives in Lebanon
The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon - bringing chaos and destruction across the country.
Russian attacks kill more than 20 ahead of rival ceasefires proposed by Kyiv and Moscow
Kyiv said it would begin a truce on 6 May and then "act symmetrically" after Moscow declared a pause for its Victory Day parade.
'I had to stick to the plan': Officer describes retrieving crocodile with human remains inside
DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.
Russian attacks kill at least 20 ahead of rival ceasefires proposed by Kyiv and Moscow
Kyiv said it would begin a truce on 6 May and then "act symmetrically" after Moscow declared a pause for its Victory Day parade.
Russia and Ukraine announce rival ceasefires as deadly strikes continue
Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.
Romanian PM ousted in no-confidence vote
Ilie Bolojan lost the vote after the largest party in his coalition joined the far-right opposition to depose him.
Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says
Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.
Zelensky condemns Russian 'utter cynicism' as it strikes ahead of truce
Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.
Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war
The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.
Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour
British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.
Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in Colombia
The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.
Second hantavirus case confirmed after deaths on cruise ship
The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch couple and a German national have died.
A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state
Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.
Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?
The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.
Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people
A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.
Moment Indonesian river overflows from heavy rain
A glamping facility was destroyed by the raging torrent in Bogor, West Java on 4 May.
Popular Australian author pleads guilty over child exploitation material
The Jasper Jones and Runt author was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home.
Deadly China plane crash was caused by fuel cut-off, says report
The Boeing 737 plane crashed into a Chinese hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board.
Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast
Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.
Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpet
Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was... statuesque at this year's fundraiser.
The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.
Second hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreak
The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch husband and wife, as well as a German national, have died but the cause has not yet been established.
Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility
Meanwhile shipping company Maersk said one of its US-flagged commercial vessels had successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection.
The looks turning heads on the Met Gala carpet
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.