How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year? Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.
US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US officials say But there has been conflicting information from Tehran, with one news agency reporting that no deal has been finalised or confirmed.
US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.
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The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.
Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.
Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of "the Eiffel tower at night&q…
'Blistering heat' in Delhi as temperatures reach 45C The BBC's Sumedha Pal describes how difficult it is to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rise to 45C .
Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.
Watch: Only world record broken at Enhanced Games won't be recognised The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why the achievement by Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev will not be accepted by official sporting bodies.
How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten
Man killed in shark attack off Australia's north-east coast The 39-year-old was fatally injured at a shoal off the Cassowary Coast in Queensland, apparently while spearfishing.
Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into deal with Iran The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, according to US media.