BBC correspondent Lucy Williamson is in a home from where seven people were taken hostage in Israel.

King Charles said felt "great sorrow" for the Empire's actions during Kenya's struggle for independence.

A French couple cry foul after receiving only €150 for a mask that later fetched €4.2m at auction.

Before an outburst of violence, Telegram channels spread hate speech. The BBC has tracked messages inciting the public to gather at an airport where a flight from Tel Aviv was arriving.

Russian soldiers are suspected of killing nine people, including two children, in the town of Volnovakha.

The platforms' owner Meta said its new subscription was about addressing EU concerns, rather than making money.

Footage shows the inside of a hospital in Gaza after what the Palestinian Red Crescent says was a nearby rocket attack.

A look back at the Friends star's career

Former intelligence officers tell BBC it is unclear how Hamas could be kept out after Israeli forces leave.

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is launching "massive air strikes" as it expands its ground offensive in Gaza.

Israeli forces are expanding ground operations in Gaza, and their ultimate goal is to dismantle Hamas.

The suspect is accused of pushing two women into a ravine at Neuschwanstein Castle and raping one of them.

Hospitals warn that life-saving equipment will soon stop working without fuel for their generators.

The drills come as Moscow pulls out of a treaty banning physical nuclear weapons tests.

Louisiana's Mike Johnson won with 220 votes in his favour in the lower chamber of Congress.

Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried has decided to speak in his own defence, his legal team says.

The Minnesota lawmaker has dropped out of the race to become House Speaker hours after being nominated.

The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on how the Israel-Gaza war is affecting children.

Our correspondents answer your questions on the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Future sea-level rise may have been underestimated, a new study warns, with more melt "locked in".

A daughter killed and father abducted - and Hamas filmed the family's ordeal on Facebook live.

Hundreds of thousands of people told to flee south are struggling to find shelter, food and water.

Partial results from Sunday's election suggest the country will have to vote again next month.

Young people from across India go to the city of Kota for tuition to help them pass entrance exams to elite colleges.

In an exclusive interview, Dr Mohamed Muizzu tells the BBC he wants all Indian troops removed.

The country sees the most crocodile attacks in the world - and the problem could get even worse.

The regional governor Oleh Syniehubov says a further 14 people have been taken to hospital with injuries.

Nawaz Sharif, toppled in a coup and later jailed for corruption, is flying home to fight elections.

Palestinian families say they have been intimidated and displaced in the wake of Hamas's attack on Israel.

The parish priest said he would have acted differently had he known they were carved by children.

Prince Turki al-Faisal's comments are a rare Arab voice of criticism of Hamas's actions.

Beijing now possesses some 500 operational nuclear warheads, a new Pentagon report says.

In a rare Oval Office address, the president is also expected to seek funding for Taiwan and the US border.

Gaza's war could spread and the region is on the "edge of an abyss", Philippe Lazzarini tells the BBC.

The actress says she turned a blind eye because the romance was fun, but realised it was unsustainable.

An all-female team of Israeli soldiers monitors cameras along Israel's volatile northern frontier.

After the destruction of the Al-Ahli hospital, hopes for an end to the war are even fainter.

The Trump ally postpones plans for another vote as holdouts to his bid for the speakership dig in.

One man is trying to piece together what happened to loved ones based on live streams made by Hamas.

The pop star was 17 and dating Justin Timberlake at the time, according to extracts from her memoir.

Despite a looming Israeli ground assault, many families are unwilling or unable to leave northern Gaza.

Palestinians with dual citizenship have headed to the border ahead of Israel's expected ground operation.

The victims were shot close to the city centre on Monday evening and the gunman is at large, police say.

British Palestinian Surgeon, Prof Ghassan Abu-Sittah, describes the "overwhelming" numbers of wounded coming to Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital.

Bombs, shortages, a life on the run. Bisan Owda, a filmmaker, has been documenting her days under siege.

A 51-year-old man could face life in prison after the discovery by Hong Kong airport officials.

New mother Celine Ben David Nagar was on a weekend away with friends - now she's thought to be in Gaza.

Stargazers witness a spectacular celestial event in parts of the US, Central and South America.

The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf says the city is struggling to cope as refugees from northern Gaza flood in.

Footage verified by the BBC shows militants hiding in a booth at the gates of the community before ambushing a car.

Turbulence caused by the fighting in the Middle East could upend the 2020 presidential race.

The city's voice on subways and airports, Bernie Wagenblast, talks about the challenges of her transition.

Three years on from Jacinda Ardern's sweeping victory, polls indicate voters will desert Labour.

Some 2,000 troops are reportedly involved in what is described as the largest-scale attack in the area.

The new charges accuse Democrat Bob Menendez of providing "sensitive" information to help Egypt.

Robert Fico - who pledged to end support for Ukraine - has teamed up with a centre-left and nationalist party.

Israel has to decide whether to attempt a rescue of those held in Gaza - or wait to strike a deal.

The Red Cross describes how it delivers health care and aid in Haiti, where gangs hold sway.

In Kfar Aza, Israeli soldiers tell the BBC they have uncovered a massacre of civilians, including children and babies.

After watering his gourd 12 times a day since April, a teacher wins the world championships in California.

The BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen has visited the village Kfar Aza - the site of a massacre committed by Hamas near the border with Gaza.

The losses pave the way for by-elections, which could hand a majority to ruling party Zanu-PF.

In the hours after Saturday's Hamas attack, tens of thousands of Israelis prepared to go back to duty.

The footage that shows joy turning to horror at an Israeli music festival in the desert.

Thai workers have been caught up in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas militants.

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude prices jumped by 4% in Asian trading.

Rushdi Abu Alouf was speaking to the BBC News Channel when a loud explosion was heard.

The US president says he condemns the "unprecedented and appalling assault" by Hamas militants.

Militants are still fighting in Israel, says the military, after an unprecedented Hamas attack.

Watch the footage of unprecedented scenes in Israel and Gaza, verified and explained by the BBC.

Risk of flare-up between Palestinian militants and Israel has been deepening for months, writes Jeremy Bowen.

People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes.

Colorado officials say he is "always hungry" and "loves his belly scratches".

Ankara vows to continue targeting Kurdish groups but the US calls for more coordination between the Nato allies.

Joseph Schmidt allegedly searched for information on online spy forums and how spies are recruited.

American Simone Biles continues her impressive return after a two-year break by winning women's all-around gold at the World Gymnastics Championships in Belgium.

"I need to focus on my health first," the rapper said, adding that he suffers from stomach issues.

Smoke bombs were set off in a crowded carriage before 10 people were shot in the 2022 attack.

The Russian leader says testing of a global-range missile was successful, but that is not confirmed.

The man claiming to be a Homeland Security officer had a handgun, badge and car with blue lights.

China is flexing its military muscles short of a full-blown war - and that is part of the strategy.

A historic vote on whether to elevate First Nations voices is forcing Australia to examine its past.

The former crypto billionaire is accused of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history".

Nepal has spent millions constructing a new airport in hopes of boosting tourism - but no-one is coming.

Infestations of bedbugs have been found in homes and on public transport in cities across France.

The video sharing site is looking into charging a fee of around $4.99 to get rid of ads.

The UN approves the offer to send 1,000 police officers but many question their suitability.

Stunning cell phone video captured a meteorological phenomenon: lightning beside a double rainbow.

The rise is far short of the demands of trade unions angered by the sharp rise in cost of living.

They were attempting the dangerous crossing to the Canary Islands, a gateway to Europe.