Watch: Man tries to scale cruise ship in Sydney BBC News 21 May 2025 at 12:47 A 29-year-old was arrested after he was seen climbing up the mooring lines of the Carnival Adventure cruise ship docked at Sydney Harbour.
Former DR Congo PM sentenced to hard labour on corruption charge BBC News 21 May 2025 at 12:24 Augustin Ponyo Matata is found guilty of his part in embezzling about $245m.
Tropical forests destroyed at fastest recorded rate last year BBC News 21 May 2025 at 12:04 Tropical forests provide a buffer against climate change, but disappeared faster than ever recorded last year.
Rubio warns Syria could be weeks away from 'full-scale civil war' BBC News 21 May 2025 at 04:26 The US secretary of state calls for Syria's transitional authorities to be supported to prevent their "potential collapse".
Judge warns US deportations to South Sudan may breach court order BBC News 21 May 2025 at 10:06 The judge orders the migrants to be kept in US government custody, holding the plane on the tarmac if necessary.
Italy's Meloni ready to help if Vatican agrees to Trump's war mediation plan BBC News 21 May 2025 at 02:13 For now the Holy See says the idea of even hosting talks is more a hope than a concrete plan.
India's Banu Mushtaq makes history with International Booker win BBC News 21 May 2025 at 14:39 Mushtaq has become the first author writing in Kannada to win the prize for her short story collection Heart Lamp
Cheers star George Wendt dies at 76 BBC News 21 May 2025 at 05:15 He was best known for playing Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers from 1982 to 1993.
Cheers star George Wendt dies at 76 BBC News 21 May 2025 at 05:15 He was best known for playing Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers from 1982 to 1993.
EU plans €2 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein and Temu BBC News 21 May 2025 at 02:32 The tax will affect billions of packages sent to people's homes which mainly come from China at the moment.
Gaza aid yet to reach civilians, UN says, as pressure grows on Israel BBC News 21 May 2025 at 03:11 Israel agreed on Sunday to allow a "basic amount of food" to enter Gaza, where global experts have warned of a looming famine.
Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' defence system BBC News 21 May 2025 at 04:40 An initial sum of $25bn (£18.7bn) has been earmarked in a new budget bill, although the final cost is expected to be much higher.
Three killed after floods ravage French Riviera region BBC News 21 May 2025 at 00:21 One couple died after being trapped by rising waters in a resort town; a third victim died in their car.
UK sanctions 'godmother' of Israel's settler movement Daniella Weiss BBC News 21 May 2025 at 00:00 The foreign secretary said the move "demonstrates our determination to hold extremist settlers to account".
Rubio warns Syria could be weeks away from 'full-scale civil war' BBC News 21 May 2025 at 04:26 The US secretary of state calls for Syria's transitional authorities to be supported to prevent their "potential collapse".
Exotic dancer 'The Punisher' tells court how he discovered Diddy's identity BBC News 21 May 2025 at 03:35 Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial heard testimony from the mother of Cassie Ventura as well as a male exotic dancer.
Paul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at Israel BBC News 21 May 2025 at 04:03 The PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams.
Exotic dancer 'The Punisher' tells court how he discovered Diddy's identity BBC News 21 May 2025 at 03:35 Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial heard testimony from the mother of Cassie Ventuar as well as a male exotic dancer.
Sudan rebels entirely pushed out of Khartoum state, army says BBC News 21 May 2025 at 02:50 It is the latest sign of victory from the military who have made gains against the RSF since March.
Sudan rebels entirely pushed out of Khartoum state, army says BBC News 21 May 2025 at 02:50 It is the latest sign of victory from the military who have made gains against the RSF since March.
Biden's cancer diagnosis raises fresh questions about his health in White House BBC News 20 May 2025 at 21:07 The news that he has "aggressive" prostate cancer has some medics asking why it was not detected sooner.
Watch: Fatal storms flood the south of France BBC News 21 May 2025 at 03:14 At least three people have died in the flooding which swept across southern France.
EU plans €2 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein and Temu BBC News 21 May 2025 at 02:32 The tax will affect billions of packages sent to people's homes which mainly come from China at the moment.
French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victims BBC News 21 May 2025 at 02:08 Joel Le Scouarnec, who has been on trial since February, has admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients.
Italy's Meloni ready to help if Vatican agrees to Trump's war mediation plan BBC News 21 May 2025 at 02:13 For now the Holy See says the idea of even hosting talks is more a hope than a concrete plan.
Iran's Khamenei doubts US nuclear talks will lead to agreement BBC News 20 May 2025 at 20:13 "We don't think it will lead to any outcome," the supreme leader warns, saying the US is making "outrageous" demands on uranium enrichment.
French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victims BBC News 21 May 2025 at 02:08 Joel Le Scouarnec, who has been on trial since February, has admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients.
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.
British surgeon's 'high anxiety' operating in Gaza BBC News 21 May 2025 at 01:12 Dr Rose has been describing life at Nassar Hospital in Gazan city of Khan Younis.