Trump and Putin needed for breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks, Rubio says BBC News 16 May 2025 at 02:20 The US secretary of state says he does not have high expectations for Ukraine-Russia peace talks due to be held in Turkey.
US 'troubled' by humanitarian situation in Gaza, Rubio tells BBC BBC News 16 May 2025 at 03:20 The secretary of state's comments come as Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 114 people, according to hospitals and rescuers
Is Britain really inching back towards the EU? BBC News 16 May 2025 at 07:43 The first UK-EU summit since Brexit takes place on Monday - but is it a "surrender summit" as the Conservatives fear, or could it be, as Starmer puts it, an example of "serious pragmatism"?
Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protests BBC News 16 May 2025 at 06:34 Israel's Yuval Raphael makes it to the final, alongside acts from Austria and Malta.
Chris Brown charged over alleged London nightclub assault BBC News 16 May 2025 at 07:27 The 36-year-old remains in custody and is due to appear before Manchester Magistrates' Court on Friday.
13 injured as car crashes into crowd at Espanyol-Barcelona match BBC News 16 May 2025 at 05:30 Thirteen people are injured when a car crashed into fans outside the Espanyol-Barcelona derby match on Thursday night.
Seventeen arrest warrants issued over Bangkok skyscraper collapse BBC News 16 May 2025 at 03:39 The State Audit Office tower collapsed when Bangkok felt tremors of a massive earthquake in Myanmar.
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.
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.
US Supreme Court divided over judges' power in citizenship case BBC News 16 May 2025 at 05:18 The case centres on whether lower courts have the power to block Trump's orders nationwide, including his proposal to end birthright citizenship.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
Drone attacks raise stakes in new phase of Sudan's civil war BBC News 15 May 2025 at 16:58 Experts tell the BBC the air strikes showcase the growth of advanced drone warfare in Africa.
Trump's critics and supporters unite against Qatar plane deal BBC News 15 May 2025 at 08:03 The White House has doubled down on the proposed deal which has been criticised by some of the president's top supporters.
Israel issues major evacuation order for Palestinians sheltering in Gaza City BBC News 15 May 2025 at 06:23 Israel alleges several buildings are being used by Hamas. Local authorities and aid agencies say thousands of civilians are sheltering there.
'I didn't come here for fun' - Afrikaner defends refugee status in US BBC News 16 May 2025 at 06:28 Charl Kleinhaus tells the BBC he had no choice but to leave his farm in South Africa after receiving death threats.
Is there a genocide of white South Africans as Trump claims? BBC News 16 May 2025 at 07:15 US President Donald Trump says a genocide is taking place in South Africa, a claim a judge dismissed as "imaginary".
How India and Pakistan share one of the world's most dangerous borders BBC News 16 May 2025 at 07:32 Living along the LoC - the volatile India-Pakistan border - means life in a fragile limbo between war and peace.
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.
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.