UK warship HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission The Ministry of Defence says the ship will prepare to join an international mission to safeguard shipping, but only when fighting in the region ends.
German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice.
How operation to disembark passengers on virus-hit cruise will work The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe reports from Tenerife, where some locals fear the ship's arrival could bring health risks.
Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia? The BBC's Katy Watson explains the case, the cultural sensitivities and why it has caused so much anger.
Three women linked to Islamic State arrested in Australia on return from Syria Three women who allegedly supported IS were arrested after they flew home to Australia for the first time in years.
Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take.
'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.
Finding soldier Tom: Solving family mystery of WW2 Soviet prisoner of war He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after the war he disappeared in the Soviet Union.
Offensive stage of Iran war is over, US Secretary of State Rubio says As a spate of incidents in the Strait of Hormuz test the ceasefire, an Iranian official says, "We are just getting started".
The looks turning heads on the Met Gala carpet The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.
Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya.
Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.