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CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming
The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?
Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?
At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.
US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports
The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.
Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan's PM says she does
Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.
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India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days
Sonam Wangchuk, a supporter of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms, says he wants to avert "possible violence".
Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated
Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues.
Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets
As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.
Google and Tesla shares fall as AI spending rattles markets
As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.
Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage
The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.
Teen jailed for exam cheating in Guinea dies after sickle cell complications, father says
Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.
Ex-governor convicted of murdering a pregnant student in Kenya
Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.
Nicaragua's legislature debates barring opposition from elections
The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded 'a wall, a blockade' against opposition parties.
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.
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.