Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage as part of efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire BBC News 12 May 2025 at 04:31 It comes as a senior Palestinian official confirms direct talks between Hamas and the US in Qatar.
Three men held over suitcases stuffed with hermit crabs BBC News 11 May 2025 at 20:07 The suspects are accused of attempting to smuggle 160kg of live crabs out of Japan.
White House and Qatar discuss transfer of luxury jet for Air Force One BBC News 12 May 2025 at 03:41 Qatar said a deal for "temporary use" of the plane was under negotiation, amid media reports of a gift.
Trump administration considers suspending habeas corpus BBC News 10 May 2025 at 18:11 The White House is "actively looking at" suspending the legal right to challenge detention.
'Proud to be young' - Beauty queen, lawyer and Botswana's youngest cabinet minister BBC News 11 May 2025 at 09:26 Lesego Chombo tells the BBC she was appointed by the president before he had even met her.
Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him after Trump demands Ukraine-Russia talks BBC News 12 May 2025 at 02:12 "I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally," the Ukrainian leader writes after Trump urged him to "have the meeting, now!"
Taliban suspends chess over gambling concerns BBC News 12 May 2025 at 00:54 Chess will be suspended until religious considerations are addressed, a spokesman said.
Amber Heard announces birth of twins in Mother's Day post BBC News 12 May 2025 at 00:40 The US actress revealed that she had welcomed daughter Agnes and son Ocean and was "elated beyond words".
Taylor Swift criticises Lively-Baldoni court summons BBC News 10 May 2025 at 19:47 The singer's representatives say the court summons was designed to create "tabloid clickbait".
Three men held over suitcases stuffed with hermit crabs BBC News 11 May 2025 at 20:07 The suspects are accused of attempting to smuggle 160kg of live crabs out of Japan.
Bessent says 'substantial progress' made in US-China trade talks BBC News 12 May 2025 at 01:18 The US president earlier said there had been a "total reset" in trade relations following a day of talks between the nations.
Watch: Crowds cheer as Pope holds first Sunday address BBC News 11 May 2025 at 19:54 Worshippers packed St Peter's Square as Pope Leo XIV called for an end to global conflicts.
What Trump does next on Ukraine is key - and he could go either way BBC News 11 May 2025 at 18:07 Neither Putin nor Zelensky want to be seen by Trump as the obstacle to peace, writes Frank Gardner.
Elton John and Dua Lipa seek protection from AI BBC News 10 May 2025 at 08:27 They are among 400 artists appealing to Sir Keir Starmer, saying creative industries are threatened.
Pope Leo appeals for no more war in first Sunday address BBC News 11 May 2025 at 19:28 The pontiff calls for a "lasting peace" in Ukraine and says he is "deeply hurt" by events in Gaza.
Trump praises 'friendly, constructive' US-China trade talks BBC News 11 May 2025 at 14:20 The US president claims there has been a "total reset" in trade relations following a day of talks between the nations.
Maga says Pope Leo may be American, but he's not 'America first' BBC News 10 May 2025 at 08:38 Pope Leo XIV has expressed support for immigrants and criticism of JD Vance. Donald Trump's supporters aren't happy.
How backchannels and US mediators pulled India and Pakistan back from the brink BBC News 11 May 2025 at 14:08 India and Pakistan agree to a full and immediate ceasefire after days of cross-border strikes.
What is habeas corpus and why might Donald Trump want to suspend it? BBC News 11 May 2025 at 14:20 It is a safeguard against unlawful imprisonment - but the White House is "actively looking" at pausing it.
Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to meet Russia only if ceasefire agreed BBC News 11 May 2025 at 18:03 The Ukrainian president reiterates calls for a 30-day ceasefire after Vladimir Putin offered "direct talks".
'Proud to be young' - Beauty queen, lawyer and Botswana's youngest cabinet minister BBC News 11 May 2025 at 09:26 Lesego Chombo tells the BBC she was appointed by the president before he had even met her.
'WeightWatchers set me up to fail' - Why diet industry is losing to jabs like Ozempic BBC News 10 May 2025 at 23:52 As WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy, we examine the competition it faces from weight loss jabs.
Along the Canada border, small-town America feels sting of Trump's trade war BBC News 11 May 2025 at 09:19 Since the trade war began, crossings between the US and Canada are down some 17%. What has that cost towns such as Port Huron and Michigan?
One of Alcatraz's last living inmates on Trump's plan to reopen notorious prison BBC News 11 May 2025 at 09:05 Charlie Hopkins was imprisoned in Alcatraz in the 1950s, where he spent three "lonely" years.
How to win Eurovision, according to the experts BBC News 11 May 2025 at 09:12 Eurovision songwriters, judges and more discuss crafting the ideal anthem.
India-Pakistan ceasefire appears to hold after accusations of violations BBC News 11 May 2025 at 15:41 Delhi and Islamabad earlier accused each other of breaches, after four days of cross-border attacks.
Soviet-era spacecraft 'likely' to have re-entered Earth's atmosphere BBC News 10 May 2025 at 23:32 The spacecraft, which launched in 1972 on a mission to Venus, circled Earth for over five decades.
European leaders pressure Russia over 30-day Ukraine ceasefire BBC News 10 May 2025 at 22:08 France, Britain, Germany and Poland met President Vlodomyr Zelensky to discuss an unconditional ceasefire.
Taylor Swift criticises Lively-Baldoni court summons BBC News 10 May 2025 at 19:47 The singer's representatives say the court summons was designed to create "tabloid clickbait".