The year China's famous road-tripping 'auntie' found freedom BBC News 5 January 2025 at 07:07 Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.
Watch: Michael J Fox, Bono and Anna Wintour awarded Medal of Freedom BBC News 5 January 2025 at 04:44 President Joe Biden gave the US's highest civilian honour to 19 people, including Denzel Washington and Hillary Clinton.
Washington Post cartoonist quits after Bezos satire is rejected BBC News 5 January 2025 at 03:40 The newspaper decided not to run Ann Telnaes' cartoon of tycoons kneeling before Donald Trump.
Brazil ex-official returns toilet she had removed from office BBC News 4 January 2025 at 17:18 Janaína Lima said she had paid for a bathroom renovation with her own money.
What is a state funeral and who will attend Jimmy Carter's? BBC News 5 January 2025 at 00:48 America's goodbye to its 39th president - which will include a stop at the US Capitol - has officially begun.
Biden plans to send $8bn arms shipment to Israel BBC News 5 January 2025 at 00:11 The weapons consignment, which needs approval from House and Senate committees, includes air-to-air missiles.
Biden honours Wintour, Bono and Soros with Medal of Freedom BBC News 5 January 2025 at 03:58 Campaigners, politicians and athletes are among those receiving the US's highest civilian award.
What one picture tells us about Trump's power in Congress BBC News 4 January 2025 at 09:30 Friday's vote underscores the challenges for Trump in keeping House Republicans united to legislate his agenda.
Johnson re-elected as House Speaker in razor-tight margin BBC News 4 January 2025 at 07:04 Republican Mike Johnson could only lose two votes from his own party in his bid for speaker re-election, and he nearly did.
Biden awards Wintour, Bono and Soros with Medal of Freedom BBC News 4 January 2025 at 21:04 Campaigners, politicians and athletes are among those receiving the US's highest civilian award.
Suspect in Cybertruck blast suffered from PTSD BBC News 4 January 2025 at 07:31 Police said the US army member had no animosity toward Trump and the blast appeared to be a "tragic case of suicide".
World's oldest person Tomiko Itooka dies aged 116 BBC News 4 January 2025 at 19:44 Ms Itooka lived through two world wars and was credited with a sprightly spirit all her life.
A dawn stand-off, a human wall and a failed arrest: South Korea enters uncharted territory BBC News 3 January 2025 at 18:30 Yoon Suk Yeol is being investigated for inciting an insurrection, yet police are unable to arrest him.
William shocked by death of ex-nanny's stepson in New Orleans attack BBC News 4 January 2025 at 23:48 The Prince of Wales said his "thoughts and prayers" were with the family of Edward Pettifer, who was among 14 killed.
Brazil ex-official returns toilet she had removed from office BBC News 4 January 2025 at 17:18 Janaína Lima said she had paid for a bathroom renovation with her own money.
Chilean president makes historic trip to South Pole BBC News 4 January 2025 at 09:49 Gabriel Boric is the first leader in the Americas to visit the South Pole, stressing Chile's "Antarctic mission".
Venus and crescent Moon stun stargazers BBC News 4 January 2025 at 15:23 The planet appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon on Friday.
China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras BBC News 4 January 2025 at 06:57 With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras.
Briton among dead in New Orleans vehicle attack BBC News 4 January 2025 at 10:25 The family of London man Edward Pettifer mourn a "wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend".
Biden blocks Japan's Nippon Steel from buying US Steel BBC News 4 January 2025 at 04:41 Biden decided to scrap the deal despite concerns that it could damage Washington's relations with Tokyo.
Suspect in Cybertruck blast suffered from PTSD BBC News 4 January 2025 at 07:31 Police said the US army member had no animosity toward Trump and the blast appeared to be a "tragic case of suicide".
US top doctor calls for cancer warnings on alcohol BBC News 4 January 2025 at 01:12 Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says warning labels should be updated to increase awareness of links to seven types of cancer.
'No-one deserves this': Victims' families seek answers in New Orleans attack BBC News 3 January 2025 at 09:12 The family of one 25-year-old victim says they have had "zero information" about how he was killed.
Bringing a tyrannical Ethiopian queen and her twins to life BBC News 4 January 2025 at 10:09 A compelling new audio drama shines a spotlight on Ethiopia's ancient Aksumite Empire.
Chilean president makes historic trip to South Pole BBC News 4 January 2025 at 09:49 Gabriel Boric is the first leader in the Americas to visit the South Pole, stressing Chile's "Antarctic mission".
'No-one deserves this': Victims' families seek answers in New Orleans attack BBC News 3 January 2025 at 09:12 The family of one 25-year-old victim says they have had "zero information" about how he was killed.
Cold dips, lights and fireworks: Photos of the week BBC News 4 January 2025 at 09:10 A selection of news photographs from around the world.
Last hope for Indian nurse on death row in Yemen: pardon from victim's family BBC News 4 January 2025 at 08:18 Time is running out for Nimisha Priya, who was convicted for the murder of a Yemeni man in 2017.
Johnson re-elected as House Speaker in razor-tight margin BBC News 4 January 2025 at 07:04 Republican Mike Johnson could only lose two votes from his own party in his bid for speaker re-election, and he nearly did.