Iran using criminal gangs for hit jobs abroad, court papers show BBC News 16 May 2025 at 00:13 Organised gangs are paid to carry out attacks and kidnappings, evidence uncovered by the BBC reveals.
US Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's order to end birthright citizenship BBC News 16 May 2025 at 01:53 The case centres on whether lower courts have the power to block Trump's orders nationwide
Blank questions, power cuts and a suicide: Nigeria's exams fiasco BBC News 16 May 2025 at 00:56 Nearly 80% of the 1.9 million students who sat the exams did not get high enough marks to get into university.
At least 21 killed in crash in Mexico, official says BBC News 15 May 2025 at 07:35 Several other people have been injured and are receiving medical treatment, a local official says.
Gambia probes sale of ex-leader's luxury cars, cows and boats BBC News 15 May 2025 at 20:11 An investigative report says some state officials sold Jammeh's assets to themselves at low prices.
Trump: Nothing's going to happen until Putin and I get together BBC News 15 May 2025 at 21:46 The BBC asked President Trump whether he was disappointed by the level of the delegation that Russia sent to Turkey.
Mexican judge arrested over 2014 disappearance of 43 students BBC News 15 May 2025 at 22:11 Lambertina Galeana Marín is suspected of having been behind the disappearance of key CCTV footage.
Beginning of the end? Ukraine's front-line soldiers eye Russia talks with hope BBC News 15 May 2025 at 05:09 There is cautious optimism in eastern Ukraine as talks are set to take place in Istanbul.
Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested after Senate Gaza protest BBC News 15 May 2025 at 18:50 Ben Cohen and six others were arrested during the protest in the US Senate, Capitol Police tells BBC News.
Construction sites appear in Gaza ahead of Israeli-US aid plan rejected by UN, images show BBC News 15 May 2025 at 17:54 Satellite images show building at sites in south Gaza after US says controversial Israeli aid plan to proceed.
Watch: Moment Ben & Jerry's co-founder interrupts RFK Jr speech BBC News 15 May 2025 at 21:34 The co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, Ben Cohen, was part of a protest in the US Senate.
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 114 people, hospitals and rescuers say BBC News 15 May 2025 at 23:08 Fifty-six were killed in the south when homes and tents sheltering displaced families were bombed overnight, a hospital says.
Son files criminal complaint over alleged blackmail plot BBC News 15 May 2025 at 19:40 Tottenham captain Son Heung-min files a criminal complaint with the South Korean police for being the victim of an alleged blackmail plot.
Construction sites appear in Gaza ahead of Israeli-US aid plan rejected by UN, images show BBC News 15 May 2025 at 17:54 Satellite images show building at sites in south Gaza after US says controversial Israeli aid plan to proceed.
US and Iran close to nuclear deal, Trump says BBC News 15 May 2025 at 17:45 Speaking in Qatar, the US President said that Iran has "sort of" agreed to the terms of a deal.
Pregnant Israeli woman killed in West Bank shooting attack BBC News 15 May 2025 at 15:55 Tzeela Gez died from her injuries, but doctors were able to deliver her baby.
India disputes Trump claim it is ready to charge US 'no tariffs' BBC News 15 May 2025 at 20:02 India's foreign minister countered Trump saying "nothing is decided till everything is".
Three Maori MPs face suspension over 'intimidating' haka BBC News 15 May 2025 at 15:18 New Zealand's Maori Party says the recommendation is a "warning shot to all of us to fall in line".
Mexican beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream BBC News 15 May 2025 at 11:48 Valeria Marquez was filming herself in her beauty salon in Guadalajara when she was shot.
Trump's meeting with Sharaa, unthinkable just months ago, boosts Syrians' hopes BBC News 15 May 2025 at 02:00 Syria's interim leader met the US president in Riyadh after he announced he would lift sanctions on Syria.
BBC joins Gaza children as they are evacuated to Jordan for treatment BBC News 15 May 2025 at 13:44 The BBC's Fergal Keane accompanies children being evacuated from Gaza on their journey to Jordan.
Abuse and blackmail - Cassie describes Diddy relationship at trial BBC News 15 May 2025 at 07:52 The prosecution wrapped up its questioning of Ventura, who will return to the stand on Thursday for cross-examination by Combs' lawyers.
Drone attacks raise stakes in new phase of Sudan's civil war BBC News 15 May 2025 at 07:59 Experts tell the BBC the air strikes showcase the growth of advanced drone warfare in Africa.
Bayesian crew unaware wind speeds of over 73mph could topple yacht, report finds BBC News 15 May 2025 at 17:44 Investigators say 80mph winds "violently" knocked over the vessel, causing it to flood within seconds.
Aussie Rules great dies using voluntary assisted dying laws BBC News 15 May 2025 at 11:37 Robert Walls - a legend of the Carlton Football Club - was diagnosed with cancer in 2023.
Mexican beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream BBC News 15 May 2025 at 11:48 Valeria Marquez was filming herself in her beauty salon in Guadalajara when she was shot.
US academic released from immigration detention after judge's ruling BBC News 15 May 2025 at 10:06 The Indian national and postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University was arrested by immigration agents in March.
Do Afrikaners want to take Trump up on his South African refugee offer? BBC News 15 May 2025 at 09:43 Claims of a white genocide are widely discredited, so how do Afrikaners feel about Trump's claims – and offer of refugee status?
Meet the 'invisible crew' who have 35 seconds to prevent a Eurovision blunder BBC News 15 May 2025 at 08:10 Find out how Eurovision gets one act off the stage and another one in place in under a minute.