US military officials in Ukraine for talks on ending war BBC News 20 November 2025 at 05:55 It comes amid reports the US and Russia have prepared a 28-point peace plan, allegedly containing major concessions for Ukraine.
Children among 26 killed in one of Russia's deadliest strikes on western Ukraine BBC News 20 November 2025 at 05:39 Two blocks of flats were destroyed by cruise missiles in the city of Ternopil, Ukraine's air force says.
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 25 Palestinians, health ministry says BBC News 20 November 2025 at 02:45 The Israeli military says it struck several Hamas targets after gunmen fired at soldiers in Gaza in violation of the five-week-old ceasefire.
Dozens go on trial over North Macedonia nightclub fire that killed 63 BBC News 20 November 2025 at 02:57 Thirty-five people and three institutions are on trial. Prosecutors say years of failings turned the venue into a death trap.
I won't be silenced, says French anti-drugs activist after murders of two brothers BBC News 20 November 2025 at 00:54 Drugs gangs have a grip on Marseille, but Amine Kessaci says he has "no choice but to fight" after the violent deaths of his brothers.
Klimt painting second most expensive artwork sold at auction BBC News 19 November 2025 at 17:55 The portrait of Austrian heiress Elisabeth Lederer was looted by the Nazis and almost destroyed.
Italy to extradite Nord Stream blast suspect to Germany BBC News 20 November 2025 at 06:42 Former Ukrainian military officer Serhiy Kuznetsov will face a charge of anti-constitutional sabotage in Berlin.
Instagram owner Meta tells Australian teens accounts will close BBC News 20 November 2025 at 01:31 Under-sixteens will be banned from major social media plaforms from 10 December.
Family of Indian man lynched over beef rumours vows to keep fighting for justice BBC News 19 November 2025 at 17:57 Mohammad Akhlaq was lynched to death in 2015 over rumours that he had eaten beef.
Two Miss Universe judges quit scandal-hit pageant, as one claims it's rigged BBC News 19 November 2025 at 17:20 Lebanese-French musician Omar Harfouch is one of two judges who resigned days before the finals in Thailand.
The only 'no' vote on releasing Epstein files BBC News 19 November 2025 at 08:48 The resounding vote in favour of the Epstein bill, 427-1, marks a rare moment of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill that was - almost - unanimous.
Congress votes to send Epstein files bill to Trump BBC News 20 November 2025 at 01:27 Once the US president signs the measure, the justice department will have 30 days to release the materials.
Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board after Epstein emails made public BBC News 19 November 2025 at 21:32 The former US treasury secretary has faced a backlash over frequent messages to Epstein.
Kenyan authorities paid trolls to threaten Gen Z protesters, Amnesty says BBC News 19 November 2025 at 23:17 A widespread campaign sought to "silence and suppress" protesters, Amnesty International says.
All 267 passengers and crew rescued after South Korean ferry runs aground BBC News 20 November 2025 at 01:44 The vessel remains stuck on a reef and unable to move, but there is no risk of sinking, the Coast Guard said.
Nicki Minaj supports contested Trump claim Christians being persecuted in Nigeria BBC News 19 November 2025 at 23:04 The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.
Two schoolgirls escape Nigeria kidnap ordeal, official says BBC News 19 November 2025 at 01:12 A teacher and a security guard die in the raid on a school in which 25 children and a teacher are abducted.
Zelensky visits Turkey in bid to 'intensify' peace talks BBC News 19 November 2025 at 18:20 There were no plans for the Russian side to join the talks, the Kremlin said.
Venezuela's Maduro 'ready to talk' as US ramps up pressure BBC News 18 November 2025 at 21:42 Following increased US pressure on the Venezuelan government, the two sides say they are open to talks.
At least 94 Palestinians died in Israeli prisons in two years, human rights group says BBC News 18 November 2025 at 20:45 A new report by Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) alleges "systematic killings and cover-ups".
Brazil creates new Indigenous territories during protest-hit COP30 BBC News 19 November 2025 at 00:50 President Lula's government recognises 10 new Indigenous lands in an effort to protect their culture and environment.
The contradiction at the heart of the trillion-dollar AI race BBC News 19 November 2025 at 21:52 The confusing question lingering over the AI hype is whether it could be a bubble at risk of bursting
'It would have been better if they'd killed me': A forgotten war destroying women's lives BBC News 19 November 2025 at 12:05 Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.
On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet BBC News 19 November 2025 at 08:23 With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.
Why India's poorest state continues to struggle with illegal alcohol sales BBC News 19 November 2025 at 08:01 Efforts to crack down on bootlegging continue nine years after prohibition was introduced in Bihar.
'I hated that I looked Asian': KPop Demon Hunters star on her struggle for acceptance BBC News 18 November 2025 at 08:32 Korean-American actress Arden Cho tells BBC Global Women she struggled to feel accepted while growing up in Texas.
Baby Shark: How a 90-second clip created a $400m business BBC News 19 November 2025 at 07:00 Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children's song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut.
A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents - part of Beijing's trillion dollar spending spree BBC News 18 November 2025 at 07:01 When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws.
What does Trump want with boat strike campaign? BBC News 18 November 2025 at 06:46 The US has justified its air and naval campaign as necessary to fight drug smuggling into the US.