Israel extends order allowing closure of foreign broadcasters A bill passed by parliament expands temporary powers introduced during the Gaza war to shutter outlets seen as a security threat.
Thousands fleeing DR Congo violence face 'dire conditions' in Burundi - aid agencies Those particularly affected are children and pregnant women - some going without food for days.
Ros Atkins on… the oil tanker being pursued by the US The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the "active pursuit" of an oil tanker by the US Coast Guard off the coast …
Trump's appointment of Greenland envoy sparks fresh row with Denmark The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale explains how Trump's appoinment of a special envoy to Greenland has shaken diplomatic with D…
Survivors 'nervous and sceptical' about release of remaining Epstein files US lawmakers who pushed for the documents to be made public have criticised the initial release as incomplete.
Australian state plans to ban intifada chants after Bondi shooting New South Wales will look at passing hate speech laws after Australia's deadliest shooting in almost 30 years.
Australia was seen as a world leader in gun control - Bondi has exposed a more complicated reality It introduced stricter gun laws after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, but some say they now need to be tightened further.
Putin tells BBC Western leaders deceived Russia BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg had the opportunity to ask Vladimir Putin about his plans for the future of the country.
Trump Media to merge with fusion energy firm in $6bn deal The company behind President Trump's Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector.
'She's a superhero': The acts of bravery as Bondi horror unfolded A father tells the BBC he owes the life of his child to a stranger forced into an impossible decision.
Miss Finland's viral 'slanted-eyes' photo stirs racism firestorm Ex- Miss Universe contestant Sarah Dzafce has drawn backlash in East Asia and in her own country.
Polar bear mother adopts cub in rarely documented case It's only the 13th known case of adoption out of the 4,600 bears studied for nearly five decades in the northern Canadian area.
Spain to open network of climate shelters Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the shelters will be in public buildings across the country.