Suspect in South African student's murder killed in police shootout BBC News 30 May 2025 at 16:29 The main suspect in the murder of Olorato Mongale was found by police on Friday morning.
US government health report cited non-existent sources, academics say BBC News 30 May 2025 at 16:02 Authors of several studies cited in the report told news outlets they did not write them and the studies did not exist.
Hamas official says it will reject new US Gaza ceasefire plan backed by Israel BBC News 30 May 2025 at 08:26 The US says Israel has "signed off" on envoy Steve Witkoff's plan and that it is waiting for a formal response from Hamas.
Gaza subjected to forced starvation, top UN official tells BBC BBC News 30 May 2025 at 14:49 Tom Fletcher, the under-secretary general of humanitarian affairs, says "we're seeing food set on the borders and not being allowed in".
Trump tariffs can stay in place for now, appeals court rules BBC News 30 May 2025 at 09:41 The president's signature import taxes win a legal reprieve, as the White House rails against "activist judges".
FBI to probe effort to impersonate top Trump advisor, sources tell CBS BBC News 30 May 2025 at 13:00 Impersonators accessed the personal phone of Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, sources told the BBC's US partner CBS.
How the West is helping Russia to fund its war on Ukraine BBC News 30 May 2025 at 07:01 Data shows that Russian fossil fuel revenues are three times higher than aid allocated to Ukraine.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped and attacked ex-assistant, she tells court BBC News 30 May 2025 at 06:20 The anonymous witness tells the jury she lived in fear of the hip-hop mogul's violent rages.
Five musicians murdered in suspected Mexican cartel killing BBC News 30 May 2025 at 08:41 Nine alleged members of the Gulf Cartel have been arrested.
Polish knife-edge presidential vote pits liberal mayor against conservative BBC News 30 May 2025 at 08:58 Opinion polls say Rafal Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki are running neck and neck ahead of Sunday's vote.
Trial of Maradona's medical team collapses BBC News 30 May 2025 at 01:56 It was found that a judge involved in the case had taken part in a show about the trial.
Judge blocks Trump's effort to restrict foreign students at Harvard - for now BBC News 30 May 2025 at 02:15 The case pits the government's power over student visas against Harvard's free speech rights
Plane carrying Liberian president involved in landing scare BBC News 30 May 2025 at 15:04 Part of the presidential jet's landing gear malfunctioned while approaching the runway, authorities say.
France to ban smoking on beaches, parks and near schools BBC News 30 May 2025 at 01:48 Smoking will be banned in all outdoor places that can be frequented by children from July, France's health minister said.
Chinese paraglider survives accidental 8,000m-high flight BBC News 29 May 2025 at 19:07 Peng Yujiang was pulled 8,500m above sea level by a rare updraft called a "cloud suck".
Paedophile surgeon's sentence leaves victims appalled BBC News 29 May 2025 at 22:23 Prolific abuser Joel Le Scouarnec's 20-year sentence raises questions about whether French law is too lenient.
Tariffs court fight threatens Trump's power to wield his favourite economic weapon BBC News 30 May 2025 at 10:34 Despite the legal mire, all signs point to this being a battle the Republican president won't give up easily.
Students or spies? The young Chinese caught in Trump's crosshairs BBC News 30 May 2025 at 05:56 The souring relationship between the nations has already caused issues for students at home and in the US.
The terrifying new weapon changing the war in Ukraine BBC News 29 May 2025 at 00:00 The BBC reports from Donetsk where swarms of fibre optic drones give Russia the edge as Ukraine defends towns behind the front line.
Tears and heartbreak over tragic story of South African girl sold by her mother BBC News 29 May 2025 at 16:50 Joshlin Smith's mother, branded the "mastermind" in her child's disappearance, is to be sentenced.
Fleeing US deportations, it took this family three tries to enter Canada BBC News 29 May 2025 at 10:03 Migrant Araceli and her family hoped Canada offered safety from President Trump's immigration crackdown, but claiming asylum proved a challenge.
How 'laughing gas' became a deadly - but legal - American addiction BBC News 28 May 2025 at 08:20 Nitrous oxide overdoses have increased in the US, but the substance is still legal as a "culinary product".
Namibia marks colonial genocide for first time with memorial day BBC News 28 May 2025 at 21:42 Concentration camps and pseudoscientific experiments were used by German officials to torture and kill.
A chainsaw, two hats and Lil X: Musk's eventful time at Doge BBC News 29 May 2025 at 23:30 The world's richest man spent nearly 130 days working with the Trump administration to slash the federal government.
World has responsibility to get aid into Gaza, UN official tells BBC BBC News 30 May 2025 at 07:11 The UN's Tom Fletcher tells the BBC the people of Gaza have been subjected to forced starvation by Israel.
'Éclaircissement': Watch 13-year-old win US National Spelling Bee BBC News 30 May 2025 at 13:20 Faizan Zaki correctly spelled the French-derived word "éclaircissement" to secure the title and take home the $52,500 prize.
Alpine glacier collapses engulfing Swiss village BBC News 30 May 2025 at 01:41 Ice and rubble crashed down a mountain and onto the village Blatten in the Swiss Alps.
Cattle washed onto beaches in widespread Australia floods BBC News 22 May 2025 at 10:15 A natural disaster has been declared in New South Wales, as widespread flooding prompts nearly 50,000 people to evacuate.
UK exposes Russian cyber campaign targeting support for Ukraine BBC News 22 May 2025 at 00:37 A joint investigation by the UK and allies found Russian hackers in the systems of logistics organisations.