Zelensky and EU leaders to hold call with Trump ahead of Putin summit BBC News 13 August 2025 at 14:28 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.
Why are Trump and Putin meeting in Alaska and when will it happen? BBC News 13 August 2025 at 11:06 Trump says he will meet with the Russian leader in the "great state of Alaska".
National Guard troops appear in Washington DC as mayor rejects 'authoritarian push' BBC News 13 August 2025 at 11:01 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.
Crime in DC: What do the figures say and how safe do people feel? BBC News 13 August 2025 at 07:18 National Guard troops have been seen reporting for duty in Washington DC as President Trump takes over the city’s police force.
Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance BBC News 13 August 2025 at 06:05 Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative.
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.
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.
Zelensky rules out ceding Donbas region as Russians make fresh advance BBC News 13 August 2025 at 03:35 The Ukrainian leader was speaking ahead of a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.
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.
Wildfires rage across southern Europe as temperatures top 40C BBC News 12 August 2025 at 23:03 The heatwave has led to red alerts being issued in parts of Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and the Balkans.
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.
Israel bombards Gaza City as UK and allies demand action against 'unfolding famine' BBC News 12 August 2025 at 22:16 The countries demanded "immediate, permanent and concrete steps" to facilitate the entry of aid to Gaza.
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".
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.
Dozens killed in attack on Sudan camp for people who had fled war BBC News 12 August 2025 at 19:50 An aid group in Abu Shouk camp says at least 40 were killed by gunmen from the Rapid Support Forces.
British soldiers using sex workers in Kenya despite ban, inquiry finds BBC News 12 August 2025 at 21:52 Chief of Defence Staff Sir Roly Walker says the army is committed to stopping sexual exploitation.
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.