Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs? BBC News 23 August 2025 at 04:34 Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics?
How Israel's policies created famine in Gaza BBC News 23 August 2025 at 03:55 Israel has systematically obstructed food entering Gaza, aid agencies say, as a UN-backed body confirms a famine.
UK agrees to pay Kenyans affected by military fire BBC News 23 August 2025 at 01:38 Thousands says they have suffered health problems or lost property after fire caused by British military.
New bodies found near site of Kenya's starvation cult burials BBC News 22 August 2025 at 22:19 Nine bodies have been found in fresh graves near the site of the "Shakahola Forest Massacre".
Famine confirmed in Gaza City is 'failure of humanity', UN chief says BBC News 23 August 2025 at 00:56 A UN-backed body confirms famine in Gaza City and surrounding areas, and says half a million are facing "catastrophic" conditions.
Russia is trying to stop meeting on peace and prolong war, Zelensky says BBC News 23 August 2025 at 04:27 Volodymyr Zelensky urges Western allies to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow if it shows no interest in peace.
Canada to drop some of its retaliatory tariffs on the US BBC News 23 August 2025 at 04:11 The move comes after the two countries blew past a self-imposed deadline to reach a trade agreement.
WHO warns of risks of extreme heat in the workplace BBC News 22 August 2025 at 14:08 Workers, employers and governments need to adapt to a more extreme climate, the organisation says.
Gaza mother blames famine for halving daughter's weight BBC News 22 August 2025 at 23:39 Rida Hijjeh says her daughter has lost 9.5kg, as famine is confirmed in Gaza City.
New bodies found near site of Kenya's starvation cult burials BBC News 22 August 2025 at 22:19 Nine bodies have been found in fresh graves near the site of the "Shakahola Forest Massacre".
Erik Menendez denied parole three decades after killing his parents BBC News 22 August 2025 at 10:36 The younger of the Menendez brothers, who killed their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion, can try again for parole in three years.
US to review all 55 million visas to check if holders broke rules BBC News 22 August 2025 at 19:56 A US state department official says US visa holders will face "continuous vetting".
Nigeria deports Chinese scammers in crackdown on 'foreign-led' cyber crime BBC News 22 August 2025 at 21:31 A total of 102 deported foreigners have been convicted of "cyber-terrorism and internet fraud" this week.
'My youngest child doesn't know what fruit tastes like': Gaza residents on famine BBC News 22 August 2025 at 22:00 A UN-backed body says more than half a million people across Gaza are facing "starvation, destitution and death".
US to review all 55 million visas to check if holders broke rules BBC News 22 August 2025 at 19:56 A US state department official says US visa holders will face "continuous vetting".
Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested BBC News 22 August 2025 at 16:58 Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested in connection with the alleged misuse of funds, officials said.
India top court shelves plan to lock up Delhi's one million street dogs BBC News 22 August 2025 at 18:08 The Supreme Court says only dogs with rabies or aggressive behaviour should be kept in shelters.
Anger in Italy over non-consensual photos of women shared online BBC News 22 August 2025 at 09:59 The My Wife Facebook group had 32,000 members before it was shut down for violating adult sexual exploitation policies.
Beijing opposes 'bully' US for 50% tariffs on India BBC News 22 August 2025 at 13:26 China's ambassador to India Xu Feihong says Beijing "firmly opposes" Washington's steep tariffs on Delhi.
Former Thai PM Thaksin acquitted in royal insult case BBC News 22 August 2025 at 14:23 The former PM's lese majeste charge relates to an interview he did with a South Korean newspaper years ago.
WHO warns of risks of extreme heat in the workplace BBC News 22 August 2025 at 14:08 Workers, employers and governments need to adapt to a more extreme climate, the organisation says.
At least 18 killed and dozens injured in separate Colombia attacks BBC News 22 August 2025 at 11:52 A car bomb killed six people in Cali while a downed police helicopter left 12 officers dead.
Erik Menendez denied parole three decades after killing his parents BBC News 22 August 2025 at 10:36 The younger of the Menendez brothers, who killed their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion, can try again for parole in three years.
Beijing opposes 'bully' US for 50% tariffs on India BBC News 22 August 2025 at 13:26 China's ambassador to India Xu Feihong says Beijing "firmly opposes" Washington's steep tariffs on Delhi.
At least 18 killed and dozens injured in separate Colombia attacks BBC News 22 August 2025 at 11:52 A car bomb killed six people in Cali while a downed police helicopter left 12 officers dead.
Former Thai PM Thaksin acquitted in royal insult case BBC News 22 August 2025 at 12:44 The former PM's lese majeste charge relates to an interview he did with a South Korean newspaper years ago.
Anger in Italy over non-consensual photos of women shared online BBC News 22 August 2025 at 09:59 The My Wife Facebook group had 32,000 members before it was shut down for violating adult sexual exploitation policies.
Elon Musk and X reach settlement with axed Twitter workers BBC News 22 August 2025 at 10:51 Ex-Twitter staff sued the platform after some 6,000 employees were sacked in 2022.
Lil Nas X arrested and taken to hospital after wandering LA streets in underwear BBC News 22 August 2025 at 08:06 The LAPD allege the singer "charged" at them and was placed under arrest on suspicion of battery.