Wig ban only lasts a day in Senegal theatre after backlash BBC News 18 July 2025 at 00:05 Critics say women's bodies should not be policed in the name of cultural pride.
Burkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission, taking control of future polls BBC News 17 July 2025 at 23:11 The authorities said the body was a waste of money - the junta leader is set to stay in power for four years.
Prosecutor in Diddy and Epstein cases fired by US justice department BBC News 18 July 2025 at 00:40 It is not clear why Maurene Comey was removed from her job, but in a message to her former colleagues she notes "fear is the tool of a tyrant".
Sirens and evacuations as Taipei rehearses to counter China invasion threat BBC News 17 July 2025 at 17:46 Taiwan's capital is holding one of its largest ever civil defence exercises.
US says 'specific steps' agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit Damascus BBC News 17 July 2025 at 12:21 Israel says it is "working to save our Druze brothers", but Syria accuses it of "treacherous aggression".
Pope expresses sadness after Israeli strike on Gaza church kills three BBC News 17 July 2025 at 22:54 Israel says it regrets any harm to a religious site or uninvolved civilians after a shell hits the Catholic Church of the Holy Family.
Tomorrowland organisers say festival will go ahead after fire destroys main stage BBC News 17 July 2025 at 17:24 Tens of thousands of campers arrive at the Belgium site as festival managers focus on "finding solutions".
Ariana Grande says she's not abandoning music for film BBC News 17 July 2025 at 18:52 The US singer insists there's still room for music after being cast in another film this week.
Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes BBC News 17 July 2025 at 14:59 Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria.
Mystery surrounds Russian mum and children found in Indian cave BBC News 17 July 2025 at 07:01 There is little clarity on how they came to be in a forest infested with snakes and wild animals.
Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes BBC News 17 July 2025 at 14:59 Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria.
Two dead and many injured in Russian strike on Ukrainian shopping centre BBC News 17 July 2025 at 09:10 President Zelensky called the strike in Dobropillia "horrific", accusing Russia of "trying to take as many lives as possible".
Iraq's shopping centre fire leaves 61 dead, many missing BBC News 17 July 2025 at 22:47 Videos on social media appear to show a number of people on the roof during the fire in the city of Kut.
Who are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria? BBC News 17 July 2025 at 08:39 A fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence has rocked Syria, highlighting the country's fragile security landscape.
Who are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria? BBC News 17 July 2025 at 08:39 A fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence has rocked Syria, highlighting the country's fragile security landscape.
Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court BBC News 17 July 2025 at 14:13 The ruling comes after Lee Jae-yong was acquitted of all charges in two earlier trials.
Prosecutor in Diddy and Epstein cases fired by US justice department BBC News 18 July 2025 at 00:40 It is not clear why Maurene Comey was removed from her job, but in a message to her former colleagues she notes "fear is the tool of a tyrant".
Mystery surrounds Russian mum and children found in Indian cave BBC News 17 July 2025 at 07:01 There is little clarity on how they came to be in a forest infested with snakes and wild animals.
Trump says he discussed firing Fed chair but 'highly unlikely' he will BBC News 17 July 2025 at 04:53 The US president admitted he broached sacking Jerome Powell, in what would be an unprecedented move.
At least 20 killed in crush at US-backed GHF aid site in Gaza BBC News 17 July 2025 at 01:36 For the first time, the Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation confirms deaths at one of its sites.
Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treaty BBC News 17 July 2025 at 21:46 It comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor.
Largest Mars rock ever found on Earth sells for $4.3m at auction BBC News 17 July 2025 at 06:02 The meteorite was discovered in Niger in November 2023 and is 70% larger than the next biggest piece of Mars recovered on Earth.
Three jailed over murder of Swedish hip-hop star in car park BBC News 16 July 2025 at 21:50 The hip-hop star's killing has been linked to a local gangland conflict.
'Sparring in space' – BBC gains rare access to US base tracking global missile strikes BBC News 17 July 2025 at 00:00 From their base in Colorado, Space Force units track missiles fired anywhere in the world.
Could axing two national holidays save France from its mountain of debt? BBC News 16 July 2025 at 23:06 Prime Minister François Bayrou has angered MPs with a bid to cut two public holidays to rescue the country's finances.
Ramaphosa struggles to mend fences with Trump BBC News 17 July 2025 at 07:06 President Ramaphosa's special envoy has reportedly been rejected by the US, in the latest sign of frosty relations.
Watch: 'She took me back' - Obamas joke about divorce rumours BBC News 17 July 2025 at 06:51 The former US president appeared on the IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson podcast and video show.
Volcano erupts in Iceland spewing lava from the ground BBC News 17 July 2025 at 01:33 The eruption near the capital Reykjavik is the 12th volcanic eruption in the country since 2021.
Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court BBC News 17 July 2025 at 10:57 The ruling comes after Lee Jae-yong was acquitted of all charges in two earlier trials.