Zelensky accuses Russia of 'buying time' to stall truce talks BBC News 20 May 2025 at 20:02 It follows Donald Trump saying Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" start negotiating, after a two-hour phone call with Vladimir Putin.
Vietnamese beauty queen arrested for fraud over fibre gummies BBC News 20 May 2025 at 13:00 The former Miss Grand International winner had heavily touted the gummies on social media.
Brussels hails UK deal as 'new chapter' - but much is yet to be written BBC News 20 May 2025 at 00:46 The two sides have struck a new post-Brexit deal but this so-called 'reset' of the relationship is just the beginning.
Gazan babies will die without aid - UN humanitarian chief BBC News 20 May 2025 at 17:09 About 14,000 babies will die in 48 hours if aid does not reach them, a UN humanitarian chief warns.
At least 38 killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza in half-hour period, medics say BBC News 20 May 2025 at 16:04 Fighter jets hit sites including a school in Gaza City, the Hamas-run civil defence agency says.
Titan of Russian ballet Yuri Grigorovich dies at 98 BBC News 20 May 2025 at 14:52 Acclaimed Russian ballet choreographer, Yuri Grigorovich, received top Soviet and Russian honours.
Jurassic snark: New Zealand dinosaur sculpture fuels debate BBC News 20 May 2025 at 15:45 The seven-metre tall sauropod sculpture - named Boom Boom - has divided local opinion.
India's 'Silicon Valley' flooded after heavy rains BBC News 20 May 2025 at 15:34 Three people have been killed in Bengaluru after the city received heavy rainfall from Sunday night.
Diddy smashed on Cassie Ventura's door with hammer, trial told BBC News 20 May 2025 at 06:07 Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial heard more allegations of violence against his former girlfriend.
Titan of Russian ballet Yuri Grigorovich dies at 98 BBC News 20 May 2025 at 14:52 Acclaimed Russian ballet choreographer, Yuri Grigorovich, received top Soviet and Russian honours.
Jeremy Bowen: Goodwill running out as UK, France and Canada demand Israel end Gaza offensive BBC News 20 May 2025 at 14:03 France, the UK and Canada are among nations that have sharpened their criticism of Israel's ground offensive.
Spanish PM calls for Israel ban at Eurovision BBC News 20 May 2025 at 01:15 Pedro Sánchez warns against "double standards" after Russia was banned from the song contest in 2022.
Vietnamese beauty queen arrested for fraud over fibre gummies BBC News 20 May 2025 at 13:00 The former Miss Grand International winner had heavily touted the gummies on social media.
Diddy smashed on Cassie Ventura's door with hammer, trial told BBC News 20 May 2025 at 06:07 Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial heard more allegations of violence against his former girlfriend.
Is China the winner in the India-Pakistan conflict? BBC News 20 May 2025 at 05:58 Pakistan's Chinese-made fighter jets were battle tested for the first time during hostilities with India.
Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks, says Trump BBC News 20 May 2025 at 08:52 Trump sounded optimistic after a two-hour phone conversation with Putin, but a deal still appears far off.
US Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for 350,000 Venezuelans BBC News 20 May 2025 at 03:43 Temporary Protected Status allows people to live and work in the US legally if their home countries are deemed to be unsafe.
Who are the winners and losers from the UK-EU agreement? BBC News 20 May 2025 at 01:55 A deal between the UK and European Union (EU) has been agreed at a post-Brexit leaders summit in London.
Huge challenges await new president of divided Romania BBC News 20 May 2025 at 02:48 "Fear managed to defeat fury" is how one analyst interpreted liberal Nicusor Dan beating hard-right George Simion to the presidency.
Spanish PM calls for Israel ban at Eurovision BBC News 20 May 2025 at 01:15 Pedro Sánchez warns against "double standards" after Russia was banned from the song contest in 2022.
Iran and Britain summon envoys over alleged spying in UK BBC News 20 May 2025 at 02:55 Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says there's been a rise in Iran-linked operations on UK soil.
Brussels hails UK deal as 'new chapter' - but much is yet to be written BBC News 20 May 2025 at 00:46 The two sides have struck a new post-Brexit deal but this so-called 'reset' of the relationship is just the beginning.
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.
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 lets aid into Gaza after 11-week blockade but UN calls it 'drop in ocean' BBC News 20 May 2025 at 02:10 The UN's humanitarian chief welcomes the move but says it is only "a drop in the ocean of what is urgently needed".