Scores of bandits killed in air and ground raids, Nigerian military says BBC News 12 August 2025 at 16:29 The air force says it targeted more than 400 gunmen in a forest as they were planning a village raid.
US and China extend trade truce to avoid tariffs hike BBC News 12 August 2025 at 14:10 The US will hold its levy on Chinese imports at 30%, while China will keep a 10% tariff on American goods.
Ukraine's borders must not be changed by force, EU leaders say BBC News 12 August 2025 at 17:36 The EU says "the people of Ukraine must have the freedom to decide their future".
Grammy-winning Afropop star Tems: 'Women are not respected in the industry' BBC News 12 August 2025 at 16:00 The Nigerian musician details her rise to the top of a notoriously male-dominated industry.
Scores still missing a week after India flash floods BBC News 12 August 2025 at 16:51 Rescue operations at the disaster site have been hampered by heavy rains and blocked roads.
Italian athlete dies after collapse at World Games BBC News 12 August 2025 at 14:30 Italian athlete Mattia Debertolis dies after collapsing during orienteering event in China.
Charges dropped against teen pilot detained in Antarctica BBC News 12 August 2025 at 16:12 Ethan Guo must leave the island and pay $30,000 dollars to charity for illegally landing on Chilean territory, a judge says.
Worst bleaching on record for Western Australian coral reefs BBC News 12 August 2025 at 13:45 Scientists say the damage was caused by the "longest, largest and most intense" marine heatwave on record.
Charges dropped against teen pilot detained in Antarctica BBC News 12 August 2025 at 16:12 Ethan Guo must leave the island and pay $30,000 dollars to charity for illegally landing on Chilean territory, a judge says.
Australia PM says Israel's Netanyahu 'in denial' about Gaza war BBC News 12 August 2025 at 12:53 Albanese had earlier said Australia would recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly.
Grammy-winning Afropop star Tems: 'Women are not respected in the industry' BBC News 12 August 2025 at 16:00 The Nigerian Grammy award-winner talks rising to the top of a notoriously male-dominated industry.
Man faces jail in US for shipping 850 turtles in socks to Hong Kong BBC News 12 August 2025 at 15:43 The turtles were packed in boxes labelled as plastic toys, according to the Justice Department.
Italian athlete dies after collapse at World Games BBC News 12 August 2025 at 14:30 Italian athlete Mattia Debertolis dies after collapsing during orienteering event in China.
North Koreans tell BBC they are being sent to work 'like slaves' in Russia BBC News 12 August 2025 at 13:10 More than 50,000 North Koreans will be sent to work in Russia, as Moscow's war in Ukraine drains labour pools.
Flames near Madrid as wildfires burn across Spain and Portugal BBC News 12 August 2025 at 11:32 Emergency crews are battling wildfires as a record-breaking heatwave continues across Europe.
Nepal offers free climbs to 97 peaks as tourism to Everest surges BBC News 12 August 2025 at 09:55 Most tourists visiting Nepal head to Everest, which has seen overcrowding and increased pollution.
Australia PM says Israel's Netanyahu 'in denial' about Gaza war BBC News 12 August 2025 at 12:53 Albanese had earlier said Australia would recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly.
Taylor Swift announces new album on boyfriend Travis Kelce's podcast BBC News 12 August 2025 at 12:24 The Life of a Showgirl revealed as the popstar's latest album after intense speculation from fans.
UN condemns targeted Israeli attack that killed five Al Jazeera journalists BBC News 12 August 2025 at 01:47 Israel says it targeted correspondent Anas al-Sharif, accusing him of leading a Hamas cell, which he had denied. Israel provided little evidence for the claim.
Two dead and 10 injured in Pennsylvania steel plant explosion BBC News 12 August 2025 at 09:29 A second death is confirmed after a search operation for a missing person stretched into Monday evening.
Ronaldo engaged to long-term partner Georgina Rodríguez BBC News 12 August 2025 at 10:00 Rodríguez shared the news on Instagram, writing "Yes I do. In this and in all my lives".
Who were the Al Jazeera journalists killed by Israel in Gaza? BBC News 12 August 2025 at 19:49 Prominent reporter Anas al-Sharif and six other journalists were killed when Israel targeted a tent used by media, the broadcaster said.
Zelensky could still attend Trump-Putin meeting, but rest of Europe is shut out BBC News 12 August 2025 at 04:51 As things stand, there are no invites for the country being invaded, nor the continent it sits in, writes James Waterhouse.
Migrant sentenced to life for murdering Maryland mum in case invoked by Trump BBC News 12 August 2025 at 10:58 The victim's mother told the court: "The brutality of her murder will haunt us for the rest of our lives."
Migrant sentenced to life for murdering Maryland mum in case invoked by Trump BBC News 12 August 2025 at 10:58 The victim's mother told the court: "The brutality of her murder will haunt us for the rest of our lives."
Ghislaine Maxwell court materials to stay secret, judge rules BBC News 12 August 2025 at 00:30 The judge said there was nothing new to learn from the materials, and releasing them could hurt future grand jury proceedings.
How to get AI to work in 22 languages BBC News 12 August 2025 at 07:01 India tackles the problem of making AI translate between its many languages and dialects
US and China extend trade truce to avoid tariffs hike BBC News 12 August 2025 at 14:10 The US will hold its levy on Chinese imports at 30%, while China will keep a 10% tariff on American goods.
Harry and Meghan sign new multi-year Netflix deal BBC News 12 August 2025 at 01:06 It's a looser arrangement than their previous deal - and comes ahead of a second series of Meghan's cookery show being screened later this month.