LIVE: Wounded Palestinians prepare to leave Gaza as Israel opens Rafah
Rafah crossing will reportedly operate for six hours a day and allow only 150 patients to exit into Egypt for care.
Pakistani forces kill 145 fighters in Balochistan after deadly attacks
Manhunt under way in southwestern province after attacks by separatist group killed dozens, including 31 civilians.
Laura Fernandez declares victory in Costa Rica’s presidential election
Preliminary results show Laura Fernandez poised to win a presidential race dominated by rising drug-related violence.
When were boats invented?
The oldest physical boat is a canoe from roughly 10,000 years ago, but evidence suggests humans have been using watercraft for at least 50,000 years.
Bad Bunny makes Grammy history as he wins best album
Other prizes went to Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean and Lady Gaga, at a ceremony dominated by politics.
China executes four more Myanmar mafia members
China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, which ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.
Watch: Giant rat leads floating parade to kick off 2026 Venice Carnival
The grand opening took place on Sunday, with a variety of boats and floats making their way through the city’s canals.
Syria’s only female minister pushes for change: ‘I’m not here for window dressing’
The BBC’s Lyse Doucet follows Hind Kabawat as she confronts the challenges of fragmented, post-Assad Syria.
All the best Grammys fashion from the red carpet
Stars are hitting the red carpet ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,439
These are the key developments from day 1,439 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
UK’s ex-ambassador Mandelson quits Labour over Epstein links, reports say
Peter Mandelson says he is stepping down to avoid causing further embarrassment to governing party.
Israel says Gaza’s Rafah crossing to reopen for limited travel on Monday
Israel to reopen the crossing with Egypt under tight security and international monitoring for medical evacuations.
ADHD services shutting door to new NHS patients as demand soars, BBC finds
A BBC investigation finds that a host of areas in England are closing waiting lists and others are rationing care.
New blood tests for multiple cancers gain political backing
As new technology capable of detecting dozens of early-stage cancer types with a single blood test hits the market, support for its use is building.