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Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war becomes president
General Min Aung Hlaing has been chosen as the next president by the newly-elected parliament.
Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say
The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.
Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi's time as top US law enforcement officer was overshadowed by her handling of the Epstein files.
Fears cost of water and beer to soar as India's scorching summer hits
Makers of plastic and glass bottles are struggling to access raw materials as the war squeezes supplies.
Arlo Parks: 'I got out of my head and into my body'
The singer-songwriter found herself on the dancefloor. On a new album, she asks us to join her.
Hegseth asks US Army's top general to step down
Gen Randy George was nominated for the role in 2023 by former President Joe Biden.
Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in Justin Baldoni harassment suit
The judge left in place three allegations against Baldoni, meaning the civil trial will go ahead next month.
What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
The former prosecutor has a long-standing relationship with President Trump, having represented him in the criminal hush-money case.
Four toddlers stabbed to death at Ugandan nursery school
The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.
Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon?
The US is aiming to be the first country to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028 - so what's this mission for?
Man dies in storm near Athens as Saharan dust shrouds Crete
Several regions are flooded in mainland Greece, while a Saharan dust storm envelopes the island of Crete.
Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war
The BBC's chief international correspondent analyses the US President's latest White House address.
Iran's two largest steel plants shut down due to air strikes, companies say
The strikes, which Iran says were first launched by Israel in co-ordination with the US last week, could cause major damage to the Iranian economy.
'I haven't slept for days': Iranians describe mounting desperation after a month of war
Ordinary people from various parts of Iran describe expanding strikes, economic pain and fear of repression.
Iranian Nobel laureate suffered suspected heart attack in prison, family says
Narges Mohammadi's brother says he fears her life is in imminent danger and she needs to be transferred to a hospital.
Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist
The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.
What nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still could
The Artemis II crew are now hurtling around the Earth's orbit, carrying out final tests and checks before they head towards the Moon.
Iran's focus on survival means same regime still firmly in place
Tehran is showing resilience despite Trump's claims of regime change, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.
'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war
The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Macron calls Trump's remarks on his marriage 'inelegant'
French President Emmanuel Macron has said Donald Trump's comments about his marriage were "neither elegant nor up to standard".
Over 1,800 killed since junta seized power in Burkina Faso, rights group says
Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists "may be liable" for the killings.
US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez
It is the latest sign of warming relations between the US and Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro was seized in a commando raid.
Brazil grants joint custody over pets in new law for separated couples
Lawmakers in the Brazilian Congress view the law change as a reflection of pets' importance for their owners.