Does the US president have the power to sack a Federal Reserve governor? BBC News 26 August 2025 at 18:01 President Trump takes aim at Lisa Cook, a central bank official - we unpack what it all means.
France returns slain king's skull to Madagascar BBC News 26 August 2025 at 20:09 King Toera was killed by French troops 128 years ago and his head kept in a Paris museum's archive.
Israeli hostage families and demonstrators hold day of protests BBC News 26 August 2025 at 19:49 Families of hostages being held by Hamas are protesting across Israel in a day of marches, rallies and demonstrations.
Manhunt under way after two police officers shot dead in rural Australian town BBC News 26 August 2025 at 16:54 Australian police say a "heavily armed" male suspect escaped into the bush after the shooting in Victoria state.
South Korea's charm offensive and other takeaways from Trump meeting BBC News 26 August 2025 at 10:55 Ahead of Lee's White House visit, anxieties were bubbling in Seoul that the meeting could turn bitter.
French PM fights for survival as rivals refuse to support confidence vote BBC News 26 August 2025 at 16:36 Opposition parties say they will not back Prime Minister François Bayrou after a he called the vote over deep budget cuts.
Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to four felony charges after LA arrest BBC News 26 August 2025 at 07:05 The rapper, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was detained last week while wandering the streets in his underwear.
Australia accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks on cafe and synagogue BBC News 26 August 2025 at 15:20 Australia orders Iran's ambassador to leave the country following intelligence services' allegations.
Trump orders removal of Federal Reserve governor BBC News 26 August 2025 at 19:05 Cook says the US president "has no authority to do so" in defiance of Trump's escalatory move against the central bank.
South Korea's charm offensive and other takeaways from Trump meeting BBC News 26 August 2025 at 10:55 Ahead of Lee's White House visit, anxieties were bubbling in Seoul that the meeting could turn bitter.
Watch: Moment massive dust storm surges through Arizona BBC News 26 August 2025 at 10:30 The wall of dust known as a haboob was propelled by thunderstorm winds through parts of Arizona's Pinal County.
Watch: Trump says he wants to meet Kim Jong Un BBC News 26 August 2025 at 03:14 In a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Trump said he will meet with the North Korean leader in the "appropriate future".
Ukraine's naval band joins Scots Guards for joint performance BBC News 26 August 2025 at 06:10 The two military bands were playing at Buckingham Palace to mark the the 34th Independence Day of Ukraine.
Child sex abuse victim begs Elon Musk to remove links to her images BBC News 26 August 2025 at 07:17 BBC investigation finds US victim's images are traded globally by an operator based in Indonesia.
Inside Donetsk as residents flee attacks on Ukrainian region Putin wants to control BBC News 25 August 2025 at 05:04 Quentin Sommerville follows volunteers carrying out evacuations in eastern Ukraine as drone attacks rage.
Taiwan is preparing for a Chinese attack but its people don't think war is coming soon BBC News 26 August 2025 at 06:07 Leaders are strengthening its defence, but most Taiwanese believe it is unlikely China will invade soon.
First human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite confirmed in US BBC News 26 August 2025 at 05:10 New World screwworm myiasis was found in a patient who returned to the US from El Salvador, authorities say.
'How will I pay workers?': Indian factories hit hard by Trump's 50% tariffs BBC News 26 August 2025 at 05:03 BBC correspondents visit export hubs across India to assess how steep US tariffs are impacting business owners.
Israeli double strike on Gaza hospital - what we know BBC News 26 August 2025 at 03:52 Netanyahu said it was a "tragic mishap" but did little to address the apparent "double-tap" nature of the attack, which killed 20 people including journalists and health workers.
Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to four felony charges after LA arrest BBC News 26 August 2025 at 07:05 The rapper, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was detained last week while wandering the streets in his underwear.
'Half alive': Toxic mushroom lunch survivor tells court of murders' impact BBC News 25 August 2025 at 15:21 Family members of the three people Erin Patterson murdered with toxic mushrooms have confronted her in court.
Trump threatens to deploy troops to Baltimore to 'clean up' crime BBC News 25 August 2025 at 05:58 The deployment of military for domestic law enforcement has drawn backlash from Democrats, with one governor calling it an "abuse of power".
French helicopter crew survive crash into lake BBC News 26 August 2025 at 03:54 The helicopter was attempting to collect water to fight wildfires at the time of the crash.
Founder of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel 'El Mayo' enters guilty plea BBC News 26 August 2025 at 07:38 Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was arrested in July 2024, and is due to be sentenced in the coming months.
South African women warned about viral Russian job videos BBC News 26 August 2025 at 00:36 A large number of young South Africans are jobless and attracted by social media offers of work abroad.
Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli double strike on hospital BBC News 26 August 2025 at 02:31 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was a "tragic mishap" and promised a "thorough investigation".
Israel pounds Gaza City in preparation for planned offensive BBC News 24 August 2025 at 20:18 Sixty-four people were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past 24 hours, the territory's Hamas-run health ministry said.
France summons US envoy over antisemitism claims BBC News 25 August 2025 at 08:13 France denies allegations it is failing to tackle a surge in antisemitism since the Gaza war began.
'Half alive': Toxic mushroom lunch survivor tells court of murders' impact BBC News 25 August 2025 at 15:21 Family members of the three people Erin Patterson murdered with toxic mushrooms have confronted her in court.