Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation
The five-year old Gaza girl initially survived the attack and pleaded for help but her body was recovered later with those of six of her relatives.
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'I was born in South Africa', says beauty queen facing legal bid to deport her
Chidimma Adetshina is challenging efforts to have her deported from South Africa, which she says is her home.
'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast
A SpaceX rocket that blasted off from Texas in July and crashed into the Indian Ocean hadn't been seen since - but now Christmas Island residents say they have spotted it being towed just off their coast.
Watch: SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast
A Christmas Island resident was surprised to find the massive piece of debris floating off the coast.
Retail giant Target receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds
The US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to $2.6bn.
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Trump administration can target Ethiopians for deportation
A judge's ruling on Tuesday removed the last remaining block on Trump officials' efforts to cancel Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians.
Angélique Kidjo becomes first African musician with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Without Africans, no music is possible on this planet, says the 66-year-old musical icon from Benin.
Angélique Kidjo makes history for Africa with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Without Africans, no music is possible on this planet, says the 66-year-old musical icon from Benin.
Israel confirms it opened fire on vehicle carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza
She initially survived the attack but her body was recovered days later in Gaza City in 2024.
Six tourists and pilot killed in Kenya helicopter crash
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department tells the BBC the nationalities are yet to be confirmed.
Ukrainian man arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
The man is alleged to have been one of the scuba divers who planted explosives on the pipelines in 2022.
Head-on collision between bus and lorry in Brazil kills more than 20
It is not yet clear what caused the two vehicles to crash into each other in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza
The six-year-old spent hours on the phone to paramedics before her body was recovered days later in Gaza City in 2024.
Helicopter crashes at Mount Ololokwe in Kenya, killing six people
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department tells the BBC the identities of those on board are not yet known.
Christian metal band Demon Hunter sue Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters
The band say they face "an existential crisis" after the success of the K-pop-inspired Netflix film.
Spared execution eight times, oldest inmate in US dies at 101
Francis Smith was one of a growing number of elderly people who are incarcerated.
Watch: 'Catastrophic' hotel mix-up at the heart of Australia's mushroom murder appeal
Lawyers for Erin Patterson say her conviction was undermined by a "catastrophic" mix-up that led to the jury staying at the same hotel as prosecutors and a key witness.
'Catastrophic' hotel mix-up at the heart of Australia's mushroom murder appeal
Lawyers for Erin Patterson say her conviction was undermined by a "catastrophic" mix-up that led to the jury staying at the same hotel as prosecutors and a key witness.
Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 foreign deportees from the US
Liberia says the deal is a "humanitarian arrangement" and is receiving no compensation.
Apparent human remains found in US reservoir as water levels hit record low
The skeletal remains in Lake Mead include what appears to be a human jaw with teeth attached, a witness says.
US charges 17 Iranians over 'massive' cyber theft campaign
Many of the alleged cyber attacks were carried out for the Iranian government, the Department of Justice says.
Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, appeal court told
Erin Patterson's defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms.
Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, court told
Erin Patterson's defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms.
Alleged sexual assault by local official and businessman sparks outrage in China
Both men are arrested after the alleged assault on a woman at a karaoke bar during a business event.
Thai teen found in suitcase died from suffocation, police reveal
New evidence sheds more light on the death of Tunchanok Donholma, who was allegedly murdered in June.
Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza
Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing.
French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers
More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close
The US president says the two sides are finalising documents to avert import taxes targeting a range of Canadian goods.
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying countries close to a deal
The US president says the two sides are finalising documents to avert import taxes targeting a range of Canadian goods.
South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request
It comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.