US destroys alleged Venezuelan drug boat, killing three
Attack on boat came after Venezuelan president said Caracas would defend itself against US “aggression”.
Does Israel face a ‘South Africa moment’ over Gaza?
BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams looks at parallels between reactions to Israel and apartheid-era South Africa.
Indian billionaire family’s private zoo cleared of ‘foul play’
India’s top court had formed a special team to investigate allegations that animals were mistreated at Vantara.
Men jailed for witchcraft murder plot against Zambia’s president
The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.
Some jobs may increase your ovarian cancer risk, study found
One study from Canada concluded in 2023 that hairdressing and accountancy, among other jobs, correlated with a higher risk of ovarian cancer.
Brazilians split after ex-President Jair Bolsonaro’s conviction
For some, the 27-year sentence handed to the former president for attempted coup is justice – for others, tragedy.
British soldier faces trial over Northern Ireland’s Bloody Sunday killings
The first-ever trial of a former British soldier accused of murder during the 1972 massacre began in Belfast on Monday.
Israel destroys Gaza’s tallest residential building
Eyewitnesses captured the moment Israel bombed and destroyed the tallest residential building in Gaza.
Get into the cockpit as new crop of “Top Gun” pilots get their wings
The blockbuster success of the 1986 film Top Gun —chronicling the paths of young naval aviators as they go through the grueling US Navy’s Fighter
Will TikTok go dark Wednesday? Trump claims deal with China avoids shutdown.
Once again, the Trump administration is hyping a deal that could see TikTok finally sold to US owners to avoid a nationwide ban that Congress
Belarus and Russia stage joint military drills
The BBC’s Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, reports from joint manoeuvres by Russia and Belarus, as part of the Zapad 2025 (West 2025) military drills.
Israel demolishes more high-rise towers as Gaza City offensive ramps up
BBC Verify’s Merlyn Thomas looks at the latest Israeli strikes on buildings in Gaza City city over the weekend.
Charlie Kirk suspect linked to crime scene by DNA, says FBI chief
Kash Patel says Tyler Robinson’s DNA was found on towel wrapping suspected murder weapon.
Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport
Pedro Sánchez says Israel should be treated in the same way as Russia over its war in Ukraine.