Nigeria apologises over Burkina Faso military flight that saw 11 servicemen detained BBC News 18 December 2025 at 19:42 The air force personnel have been released but have not yet returned home, Nigeria says.
Trump announces 'warriors dividend' for troops as he defends economic record BBC News 18 December 2025 at 19:25 In an address, Trump touted his achievements during 11 months back in office, and blamed Democrats for lingering economic pain.
Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shooting BBC News 18 December 2025 at 18:17 Ecuador defender Mario Pineida dies at the age of 33 after being shot outside a shop in Guayaquil.
Family release video of Matilda at beach as aunt calls for 'happiness and love' BBC News 18 December 2025 at 18:38 The aunt of the youngest victim of the Bondi shooting says those who are angry should "plant a seed of happiness" in their heart in memory of her niece Matilda..
French 'Doctor Death' who poisoned patients jailed for life BBC News 18 December 2025 at 17:33 A court finds Frédéric Péchier guilty of contaminating infusion bags with substances that caused cardiac arrest or hemorrhaging.
Heavy rains worsen conditions for displaced Gazans, UN warns BBC News 18 December 2025 at 04:45 Gaza's health ministry says one baby has died from hypothermia and 11 other people have died in building collapses over the past week.
Don't let Matilda's death fuel anger, say family of Bondi victim, 10, at funeral BBC News 18 December 2025 at 16:29 Lina Chernykh tells the BBC her niece Matilda was a joyous child who spread love everywhere she went.
Australian PM announces crackdown on hate speech after Bondi shooting BBC News 18 December 2025 at 10:47 Measures include fresh penalties for 'those who spread hate' as well as new powers to cancel or refuse visas.
The Oscars to leave ABC and stream on YouTube starting in 2029 BBC News 18 December 2025 at 03:30 The show was hosted by ABC for more than a half-century and reveals the latest major shakeup in Hollywood.
Venezuela denounces Trump's order for ship blockade as 'warmongering threats' BBC News 18 December 2025 at 12:02 It comes a week after the US seized an oil tanker off the country's coast, intensifying pressure on Nicolás Maduro.
Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders start crunch talks on Russia's frozen cash BBC News 18 December 2025 at 19:25 The leaders are deciding whether to loan tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.
Nato spending pledge is Trump's biggest foreign policy success, Rutte tells BBC BBC News 17 December 2025 at 23:25 The Nato chief said it was thanks to Donald Trump that the alliance is "stronger than it ever was".
Indian scientists predict how bird flu could spread to humans BBC News 18 December 2025 at 07:56 Scientists have warned H5N1 bird flu could make a dangerous leap to humans, triggering a global health crisis.
Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director BBC News 18 December 2025 at 09:02 The ex-podcaster announced he would leave the FBI after US President Donald Trump told reporters he "wants to go back to his show".
US accused of using illegal workers at centre processing refugee claims in South Africa BBC News 17 December 2025 at 20:48 The seven Kenyans had previously been denied working visas and will now be deported, South Africa says.
In this secret missile factory, Ukraine is ramping up its domestic arms industry BBC News 18 December 2025 at 08:00 The BBC goes to a secret Ukrainian factory, where they are manufacturing new long-range missiles.
Watch: Moment Nick Reiner is arrested after being seen in convenience store BBC News 18 December 2025 at 06:35 Footage shows a man believed to be the 32-year-old wandering in a shop before his arrest in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele.
Alleged Bondi gunman charged with 15 counts of murder BBC News 17 December 2025 at 17:46 Naveed Akram, 24, faces 59 charges in total following the attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday.
Rob Reiner's family breaks silence as son Nick faces judge on murder charges BBC News 18 December 2025 at 06:45 Jake and Romy Reiner say they are in "unimaginable pain", as their brother faces first-degree murder charges over their parents' death.
Heavy rains worsen conditions for displaced Gazans, UN warns BBC News 18 December 2025 at 04:45 Gaza's health ministry says one baby has died from hypothermia and 11 other people have died in building collapses over the past week.
Miss Finland's viral 'slanted-eyes' photo stirs racism firestorm BBC News 17 December 2025 at 12:34 Ex- Miss Universe contestant Sarah Dzafce has drawn backlash in East Asia and in her own country.
The Oscars to leave ABC and stream on YouTube starting in 2029 BBC News 18 December 2025 at 03:07 The show was hosted by ABC for more than a half-century and reveals the latest major shakeup in Hollywood.
Polar bear mother adopts cub in rarely documented case BBC News 17 December 2025 at 23:55 It's only the 13th known case of adoption out of the 4,600 bears studied for nearly five decades in northern Canada.
Spain to open network of climate shelters BBC News 18 December 2025 at 01:50 Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the shelters will be in public buildings across the country.
Jack Smith defends Trump prosecutions in testimony to Congress BBC News 17 December 2025 at 23:57 The former US Special Counsel is facing questions about his two defunct criminal investigations into President Donald Trump.
Polar bear mother adopts cub in rarely documented case BBC News 17 December 2025 at 23:55 It's only the 13th known case of adoption out of the 4,600 bears studied for nearly five decades in the northern Canadian area.
'An unspeakable loss': Funeral takes place for rabbi killed in Bondi shooting BBC News 17 December 2025 at 16:25 UK-born Rabbi Schlanger mourned as someone beloved by his community and who spread "love and joy".
Nato spending pledge is Trump's biggest foreign policy success, Rutte tells BBC BBC News 17 December 2025 at 23:25 The Nato chief said it was thanks to Donald Trump that the alliance is "stronger than it ever was".
Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid BBC News 17 December 2025 at 23:48 Warner Brothers says the offer for its film and streaming businesses is inferior to Netflix's.