UN court backs E Guinea in Gabon dispute over islands in oil-rich waters BBC News 20 May 2025 at 00:05 Equatorial Guinea has been rowing with Gabon for decades over three islands in potentially oil-rich waters.
Iran and Britain summon envoys over alleged spying in UK BBC News 19 May 2025 at 21:06 Iranian state media describes the arrests as "unjustified" and "politically motivated".
France to open high-security prison in Amazon jungle BBC News 19 May 2025 at 18:32 The €400 million high-security jail will be built in France's overseas region of French Guiana in South America.
Cancer touches us all, says Biden after outpouring of support BBC News 19 May 2025 at 22:49 The former US president has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office says.
Indian YouTuber arrested for allegedly 'spying' for Pakistan BBC News 19 May 2025 at 16:28 The father of Malhotra, the Indian travel influencer, has denied allegations that she was a spy for Pakistan.
Israel allowing 'minimal' food into Gaza after pressure from allies, Netanyahu says BBC News 19 May 2025 at 20:48 Benjamin Netanyahu says aid will enter for "practical and diplomatic" reasons, after weeks of blockade.
Liberal mayor Dan beats nationalist in tense race for Romanian presidency BBC News 19 May 2025 at 14:45 Nicusor Dan fights off a strong challenge from a right-wing nationalist after months of political turbulence.
Solving the mystery of a dinosaur mass grave at the 'River of Death' BBC News 19 May 2025 at 13:06 A group of researchers have come to Pipestone Creek in Canada to figure out why thousands of dinosaurs are buried here.
BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines BBC News 19 May 2025 at 14:37 An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.
Israel orders Khan Younis evacuation ahead of 'unprecedented attack' BBC News 19 May 2025 at 20:08 Residents have been told to move to western Gaza in one of the largest evacuation orders of recent months.
Mexico mourns Navy cadets killed in Brooklyn Bridge ship crash BBC News 19 May 2025 at 19:12 América Sánchez, 20, and Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos, 23, died when the tall ship lost power and drifted into the bridge.
JD Vance invites Pope Leo to White House after Vatican talks BBC News 19 May 2025 at 23:07 The Vatican says a meeting between the new Pope and US vice-president was "cordial".
France to open high-security prison in Amazon jungle BBC News 19 May 2025 at 18:32 The €400 million high-security jail will be built in France's overseas region of French Guiana in South America.
Warsaw's liberal mayor narrowly wins Polish presidential vote BBC News 19 May 2025 at 17:35 Rafal Trzaskowski is set to face conservative historian Karol Nawrocki in a second round run-off.
South Africa to pursue appeal against Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape BBC News 19 May 2025 at 19:05 Timothy Omotoso, who denies assaulting women from his church, has reportedly returned to Nigeria.
Russia launched war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call, Ukraine says BBC News 19 May 2025 at 01:19 The barrage comes ahead of a planned call between Presidents Trump and Putin on Monday, as the US pushes for a ceasefire.
Watch: Cat caught smuggling drugs into Costa Rica prison BBC News 19 May 2025 at 17:33 The feline was found carrying 235.65g of marijuana and 67.76g of heroin, authorities say.
'A pain I can't describe': Tornadoes sweep multiple US states BBC News 19 May 2025 at 16:52 Dozens of people have died in parts of the United States after tornadoes caused catastrophic damage across the weekend.
BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines BBC News 19 May 2025 at 14:37 An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.
Kenya's ex-justice minister 'deported' from Tanzania BBC News 19 May 2025 at 17:17 Karua was allowed into Tanzania last month but was stopped ahead of Tundu Lissu's latest court appearance.
Liberal mayor Dan beats nationalist in tense race for Romanian presidency BBC News 19 May 2025 at 11:13 Nicusor Dan fights off a strong challenge from a right-wing nationalist after months of political turbulence.
Portugal PM's party wins snap election but falls short of majority BBC News 19 May 2025 at 09:34 The ruling right-of-centre Democratic Alliance of PM Luís Montenegro wins elections, amid a far-right surge.
Austrian Eurovision winner JJ receives hero's welcome at Vienna airport BBC News 19 May 2025 at 03:51 The 24-year-old took the title at the Eurovision competition with the song Wasted Love.
Warsaw's liberal mayor narrowly wins Polish presidential vote BBC News 19 May 2025 at 17:35 Rafal Trzaskowski is set to face conservative historian Karol Nawrocki in a second round run-off.
Fatal blast near Palm Springs fertility clinic 'act of terrorism' - FBI BBC News 18 May 2025 at 23:02 One person was killed and four injured in Saturday's explosion outside the American Reproductive Centers.
Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer BBC News 19 May 2025 at 12:44 The disease has spread to the 82-year-old's bones but his office said the cancer could be effectively managed.
US officials investigating fatal Mexican Navy ship crash BBC News 19 May 2025 at 03:24 Authorities are examining the site in New York to determine how the collision, which killed two, occurred.
US officials investigating fatal Mexican Navy ship crash BBC News 19 May 2025 at 03:24 Authorities are examining the site in New York to determine how the collision, which killed two, occurred.
Two dead as Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge BBC News 18 May 2025 at 12:56 At least 19 people were also injured after masts of training sail vessel hit New York City bridge.