France's oldest female detainee, 79, goes on trial for in-law's grisly murder
A dismembered body found in a chain-bound trunk in the Seine in 1995 was only recently connected to the defendant by DNA evidence.
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Somaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel's recognition of its independence
The move comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise the breakaway East African state.
Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet
Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and tolls.
Swedish man jailed for four years for coercing wife into sex with 120 men
The 61-year-old was found to have coerced his wife into sexual acts with men he found online in exchange for payment.
FBI thwarted plot targeting White House UFC event, Patel says
US media say the plan would have involved a drone attack. The FBI boss says multiple suspects are in custody.
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Hungary's MPs block return of Orbán, limiting rule of PM to eight years
The vote fulfils a promise by new PM Péter Magyar to stop his predecessor from becoming prime minister again.
Cuba tourism collapses as US pressure campaign bites
The number of foreign visitors is down by 58% compared to last year, Cuban officials say, amid sanctions and an effective oil blockade.
Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.
Watch: California wildfires rage near passing vehicles
The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities.
India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns
The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.
Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.
Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years
The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.
'Dancing girl's' bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash
A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.
'Dancing girl' with bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash
A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.
Tunisia sack head coach just one game into World Cup
Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into their World Cup, with former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard replacing him.
Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.
Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests
The Reuters Institute records its lowest trust figures since the annual research began in 2015.
Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says
The US vice-president says the agreement is "about a page and a half" and "very general", meaning many details will be worked out later.
Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995
The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.
Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been used by the US military since the 1950s.
Eight people dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been used by the US military since the 1950s.
Australia to probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces
Australian activists claim they were kidnapped, raped and tortured after being detained in May.
What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates
Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?
Married at First Sight Australia allegations 'disturbing', says country's watchdog
The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them "deeply concerning".
Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
Witnessing joy amid the death: BBC travels to epicentre of Ebola outbreak
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
What did Trump do differently to Obama on Iran?
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the contrasting approaches of the two presidents as Trump touts a new peace deal.
A year on, six questions still haunt the Air India crash investigation
From fuel switches to engine failures, here are the biggest mysteries around the Air India crash inquiry.
California's Gavin Newsom alleges justice department is investigating his wife and ex-staff
A source familiar with the investigations said they had been ongoing for "roughly a year'".
'Greatest feeling ever': Cape Verdeans tell BBC of joy at holding Spain to draw
The streets of the capital, Praia, shook with wild celebrations as the small island nation held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw.