Europe expresses hope after call with Trump on Putin summit BBC News 14 August 2025 at 02:54 Trump, who described the call as "a ten", was urged to keep Ukraine's interests at the forefront when he meets Putin on Friday.
In maps: The war-ravaged Ukrainian territories at the heart of the Trump-Putin summit BBC News 14 August 2025 at 00:35 Kyiv has rejected ceding territory seized by Russia to secure a ceasefire.
Watch: Wildfire approaches horse enclosure in Greece BBC News 14 August 2025 at 00:31 At least three people have also died in Spain, Albania and Turkey as wildfires wreak havoc.
Wildfire menaces major Greek city as heatwave grips Europe BBC News 14 August 2025 at 00:18 Heatwave blanketing southern Europe are sparking blazes from Portugal to the Balkans with a major fire in Greece.
Cape Verde declares state of emergency after deadly floods BBC News 13 August 2025 at 22:53 The situation is being described as "catastrophic" after islands hit by vast amounts of rain.
Three Colombian soldiers killed in drone attack BBC News 13 August 2025 at 21:00 Drones are being increasingly used by illegal armed groups to attack Colombia's security forces.
The row over 'vote theft' that has shaken Indian politics BBC News 13 August 2025 at 13:53 Opposition parties have made allegations of electoral irregularities, which the India's poll body has denied.
Evacuations in Alaska after glacial melt raises fears of record flooding BBC News 13 August 2025 at 20:32 Meltwater is escaping from a basin that is dammed by a glacier - prompting fears of a deluge in state capital Juneau.
Wife of South Korea's jailed ex-president arrested BBC News 13 August 2025 at 08:55 This is the first time in the country's history that a former first couple is in jail at the same time.
Gaza talks to focus on releasing hostages all in one go, Netanyahu hints BBC News 13 August 2025 at 19:35 Mediators say a deal can be pushed through in the weeks before Israel's planned expansion of the war.
UK, France and Germany ready to reimpose sanctions on Iran over nuclear programme BBC News 13 August 2025 at 18:04 If Iran does not re-engage in talks by the end of the month, sanctions will be reinstated, the E3 says.
Teens arrested for Brad Pitt burglary targeted other stars, say LA police BBC News 13 August 2025 at 08:22 The suspects, including two boys, raided the houses of other actors and athletes, police say.
Macron admits French repression in Cameroon's independence struggle BBC News 13 August 2025 at 16:29 French leader cites independence icons who were killed during military operations led by French forces.
The row over 'vote theft' that has shaken Indian politics BBC News 13 August 2025 at 13:53 Opposition parties have made allegations of electoral irregularities, which the India's poll body has denied.
Putin reaffirms 'friendship' with North Korea before Trump talks BBC News 13 August 2025 at 09:18 Kim Jong Un provides Moscow with artillery, missiles - and as a BBC investigation shows, labourers working in 'slave-like' condition.
Zelensky and European leaders to hold call with Trump ahead of Putin summit BBC News 13 August 2025 at 15:20 The talks are aimed at exerting pressure on Trump to back Ukraine more during his summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.
Teens arrested for Brad Pitt burglary targeted other stars, say LA police BBC News 13 August 2025 at 08:22 The suspects, including two boys, raided the houses of other actors and athletes, police say.
UK firms chase £38bn India contracts but challenges loom BBC News 13 August 2025 at 05:40 The free trade deal signed last month will open India's vast government procurement market to UK suppliers - but it will not be easy.
Watch: Europe's wildfires seen from above BBC News 13 August 2025 at 03:47 Aerial video shows the extent of devastation caused by wildfires in a number of European countries.
What to know about Trump and Putin's meeting at an Alaska military base BBC News 13 August 2025 at 23:25 Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson outside Anchorage has formed a critical part of America's military readiness, dating back to the Cold War.
National Guard troops appear in Washington DC as mayor rejects Trump's 'authoritarian push' BBC News 13 August 2025 at 19:59 Armoured vehicles were spotted at urban centres and tourist sites around the US capital on Tuesday evening.
Wife of South Korea's jailed ex-president arrested BBC News 13 August 2025 at 08:55 This is the first time in the country's history that a former first couple is in jail at the same time.
UK firms chase $38bn India contracts but challenges loom BBC News 13 August 2025 at 05:40 The free trade deal signed last month will open India's vast government procurement market to UK suppliers - but it will not be easy.
Putin reaffirms 'friendship' with North Korea ahead of Trump talks BBC News 13 August 2025 at 09:18 Kim Jong Un provides Moscow with artillery, missiles - and as a BBC investigation shows, labourers working in 'slave-like' condition.
British soldiers using sex workers in Kenya despite ban, inquiry finds BBC News 13 August 2025 at 01:15 Chief of Defence Staff Sir Roly Walker says the army is committed to stopping sexual exploitation.
US announces criminal charges against Haitian gang leader Barbecue BBC News 13 August 2025 at 04:49 He heads the group Viv Ansanm, which controls much of Haiti's capital and is accused of multiple murders, kidnappings and attacks on infrastructure.
'Cryptocrash king' Do Kwon pleads guilty to fraud BBC News 13 August 2025 at 08:05 The South Korean former tech executive co-founded Singapore-based cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs.
Madonna urges Pope to visit Gaza 'before it's too late' BBC News 12 August 2025 at 22:37 The US pop star says the pontiff is "the only one of us who cannot be denied entry".
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.