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.
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.
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".
Mexico sues Google over 'Gulf of America' name change BBC News 10 May 2025 at 02:10 President Sheinbaum argues Trump's executive order applies only to the US portion of the continental shelf.
The US and China are finally talking. Why now? BBC News 10 May 2025 at 06:57 Economic pressures are forcing Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to seek an off-ramp in the trade war.
White House 'actively looking at' suspending habeas corpus BBC News 10 May 2025 at 18:24 Miller comments come as judges have sought to challenge some recent detentions made by the Trump administration in an effort to combat illegal immigration
Trump administration considers suspending habeas corpus BBC News 10 May 2025 at 16:50 The White House is "actively looking at" suspending the legal right to challenge detention.
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.
Diver dies working on tycoon's sunken superyacht BBC News 10 May 2025 at 03:29 A salvage operation is under way to recover the Bayesian which sank off the Italian coast last August.
No water, no power - Port Sudan reeling after week of attacks BBC News 10 May 2025 at 12:14 The city, which has escaped the worst of the civil war, has been targeted in a series of bombardments.