'Hiroshima survivor stories were painful to draw' BBC News 6 August 2025 at 06:07 Hiroshima students have spent weeks visualising the stories of survivors from the atomic bomb and turning them into art.
Ion Iliescu: Romania's first democratic leader with a divisive legacy BBC News 6 August 2025 at 04:52 His three terms saw the tumultuous birth of modern Romania as it moved from communism to democracy.
Great Barrier Reef suffers worst coral decline on record BBC News 6 August 2025 at 03:38 Reefs have been battered by cyclones and starfish that eat coral, but heat stress driven by climate change is the main cause of damage.
Zelensky thanks Trump for 'productive' talks ahead of ceasefire deadline BBC News 6 August 2025 at 02:14 US envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow on Wednesday, as Trump's deadline for Russia to agree a ceasefire with Ukraine looms.
Netanyahu to propose full reoccupation of Gaza, Israeli media report BBC News 5 August 2025 at 23:06 The plan will involve a complete takeover of Gaza, but reportedly faces opposition from military chiefs.
Nasa to put nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 - US media BBC News 5 August 2025 at 19:36 The reactor would provide power for humans on the Moon but there are questions about feasibility.
How a Texas showdown could reshape Congress - and Trump's presidency BBC News 6 August 2025 at 04:03 A dramatic redistricting fight could spread to other states before next year's crucial midterm elections.
Former Romanian President Ion Iliescu dies aged 95 BBC News 6 August 2025 at 00:32 He was Romania's first freely elected leader after communism fell in 1989, and later faced charges of crimes against humanity.
Clintons subpoenaed to testify in congressional Epstein investigation BBC News 6 August 2025 at 05:00 Former top officials from the justice department during the Obama, Trump and Biden administrations were also sent subpoenas.
US attorney general orders grand jury hearings on Trump-Russia probe BBC News 5 August 2025 at 14:54 The Trump administration alleges political foes were behind attempts to falsely tie him to Russia in the run-up to his 2016 presidential win.
'I'm upset, angry and disgusted,' Epstein accuser tells BBC BBC News 5 August 2025 at 08:12 Haley Robson says recent speculation Ghislaine Maxwell could be pardoned has left her "extremely angry".
Nasa to put nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 - US media BBC News 5 August 2025 at 19:36 The reactor would provide power for humans on the Moon but there are questions about feasibility.
Putin and Trump's relationship has soured - but behind the posturing, a Ukraine deal is still possible BBC News 5 August 2025 at 07:22 Steve Witkoff is visiting Moscow this week - is it a sign that an agreement between Russia and the US to end the fighting in Ukraine could yet be reached?
Besieged Sudan city residents face starvation, UN warns BBC News 5 August 2025 at 21:59 El-Fasher, encircled by RSF paramilitary fighters, has not had food deliveries for over a year.
Texas Republicans vote to arrest Democrats blocking plan to re-draw electoral boundaries BBC News 5 August 2025 at 21:05 The Democrats facing arrest have fled to block a vote that could sway the balance of power in Washington.
Netanyahu to propose full reoccupation of Gaza, Israeli media report BBC News 5 August 2025 at 19:50 The plan will involve a complete takeover of Gaza, but reportedly faces opposition from military chiefs.
Protests in China over viral school bullying case BBC News 5 August 2025 at 17:33 One protester in Sichuan province said “things got bloody” after police used batons and electric prods.
Danish zoo asks for unwanted pets to feed its predators BBC News 5 August 2025 at 03:45 Aalborg Zoo says the unique scheme is aimed at mimicking what its predators would eat in the wild.
Dozens feared trapped as cloudburst triggers flash floods in India BBC News 5 August 2025 at 20:08 Rescue teams have reached Dharali village in Uttarkashi, which is believed to have borne the brunt of the floods.
India calls Trump's tariff threat over Russian oil 'unjustified' BBC News 5 August 2025 at 05:28 The US president threatened to "substantially" raise tariffs against India over its purchase of oil from Russia.
US attorney general orders grand jury hearings on Trump-Russia probe BBC News 5 August 2025 at 14:54 The Trump administration alleges political foes were behind attempts to falsely tie him to Russia in the run-up to his 2016 presidential win.
Texas Republicans vote to arrest Democrats blocking plan to re-draw electoral boundaries BBC News 5 August 2025 at 16:59 The Democrats facing arrest have fled to block a vote that could sway the balance of power in Washington.
Protests in China over viral school bullying case BBC News 5 August 2025 at 17:33 One protester in Sichuan province said “things got bloody” after police used batons and electric prods.
Hundreds of Israeli ex-officials appeal to Trump to help end Gaza war BBC News 4 August 2025 at 21:01 It comes amid reports that PM Netanyahu is pushing to expand Israel's military operations in Gaza.
US condemns house arrest of Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro BBC News 5 August 2025 at 09:11 US State Department responded to Brazil's supreme court order saying Bolsonaro allegedly breached a ban on using social media.
Family of Irish missionary kidnapped in Haiti 'devastated' BBC News 5 August 2025 at 16:48 Gena Heraty, from County Mayo, was taken with eight other people from an orphanage which she runs.
China reports 7,000 cases of chikungunya virus BBC News 5 August 2025 at 15:18 The uptick in cases have prompted measures that are being compared to those taken during the pandemic.
Watch: Fireworks ignite as blaze hits Japanese festival launch boats BBC News 5 August 2025 at 17:02 Launch barges at a fireworks festival in Japan's city Yokohama caught fire after pyrotechnics landed on them.
Convicted rapist fighting to remain in parliament in Australia BBC News 5 August 2025 at 08:03 The New South Wales parliament wants to expel Gareth Ward after he was last month found guilty of rape.