Shock as popular South African DJ shot dead in Johannesburg BBC News 17 December 2025 at 16:17 This is the latest in a string of killings that have rocked the crime-ridden country in recent years.
BBC outside Rabbi Schlanger's funeral as mourners pay tribute BBC News 17 December 2025 at 12:39 His death was described as an "unspeakable loss" in a service held at the Chabad of Bondi.
Miss Finland's viral 'slanted-eyes' photo stirs racism firestorm BBC News 17 December 2025 at 12:34 Ex- Miss Universe contestant Sarah Dzafce has drawn backlash in East Asia and in her own country.
Alleged Bondi gunman charged with 15 counts of murder BBC News 17 December 2025 at 14:07 Naveed Akram, 24, faces 59 charges in total following the attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday.
Dashcam video shows couple trying to stop gunman before being killed in Bondi attack BBC News 16 December 2025 at 19:07 Boris Gurman, 69, "charged straight towards the danger" and grabbed one of the attacker's guns, a witness said.
Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela BBC News 17 December 2025 at 11:40 It comes a week after the US seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, in a move that intensified pressure on its government.
Nick Reiner charged with murder of his parents Rob and Michele BBC News 17 December 2025 at 09:00 Rob Reiner, the Hollywood director, and his wife Michele were both found dead with stab wounds on Sunday.
Trump expands US travel ban to five more countries BBC News 17 December 2025 at 10:02 The US will restrict entry of people from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria as well as holders of Palestinian Authority passports.
EU waters down plans to end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035 BBC News 17 December 2025 at 03:28 Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.
Trump's chief of staff disputes Vanity Fair story in which she criticises Vance and Musk BBC News 17 December 2025 at 09:48 In the interview, Wiles describes Donald Trump as having an "alcoholic's personality" and JD Vance as having been a "conspiracy theorist" for a decade.
Second doctor sentenced in Matthew Perry overdose death BBC News 17 December 2025 at 04:10 Dr Mark Chavez, one of five people who pleaded guilty in the Friends star's death, was sentenced to eight months of home detention.
Thousands of dinosaur footprints found on Italian mountain BBC News 16 December 2025 at 23:09 The footprints date back some 210 million years and show traces of toes and claws.
Trump repeats criticism of killed Hollywood director Rob Reiner BBC News 16 December 2025 at 17:49 Reiner was a longtime Democrat, liberal activist and outspoken opponent of the US president.
'Best of our country': Australian PM visits Bondi hero in hospital BBC News 16 December 2025 at 19:43 "Your heart is strong", Anthony Albanese tells the father-of-two, calling him "a true Australian hero".
US designates Colombian cocaine gang a terrorist group BBC News 17 December 2025 at 03:17 The move is seen as a further escalation of the Trump administration's war on drugs in Latin America.
Eight killed in latest strikes on alleged drug boats, US military says BBC News 17 December 2025 at 00:04 The US has carried out more than 20 strikes in international waters on alleged drug vessels since September.
Lizzo celebrates as fat-shaming claims dismissed BBC News 16 December 2025 at 17:38 The star says the allegations "haunted" her, but she still faces allegations of sexual harassment.
Police 'shot in the front': NSW premier rejects criticism of Bondi response BBC News 16 December 2025 at 15:00 Some witnesses have suggested police were too slow to disarm the two gunmen during the Bondi shooting.
Rebels say they will withdraw from key DR Congo city at US request BBC News 17 December 2025 at 01:12 The US accuses Rwanda of backing the rebel advance in breach of a deal brokered by President Trump.
Sudan's RSF trying to cover up mass killings in el-Fasher, researchers say BBC News 16 December 2025 at 21:02 Satellite images show the paramilitary force is burying and burning bodies, Yale University researchers say.
FBI foils New Year's Eve terror plot across southern California, officials say BBC News 16 December 2025 at 02:26 Four people are facing conspiracy charges after they were apprehended while planning to test explosives in the desert.
Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested on suspicion of murder after director and wife found dead BBC News 16 December 2025 at 20:20 The couple's son is in custody after the couple was found dead in their home on Sunday.
US offers Ukraine 'strong' security guarantees but territory still unresolved BBC News 15 December 2025 at 20:30 While US officials talked up progress in Berlin, there was little detail on how the issue of Ukraine's sovereignty would be resolved.
Pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai convicted in high-profile national security trial BBC News 15 December 2025 at 20:02 The 78-year-old UK citizen was convicted of lobbying foreign governments to impose sanctions on HK and China.
Iranian Nobel laureate taken to hospital after 'violent arrest', family says BBC News 16 December 2025 at 02:11 Narges Mohammadi told her family in a phone call that she was beaten on the head and neck by plainclothes agents in Mashhad last week.
Dozens killed in Morocco flash floods BBC News 15 December 2025 at 20:18 At least 70 homes have been inundated in Safi's old city centre, officials say.
Smooth end to Messi India tour after Kolkata chaos BBC News 15 December 2025 at 21:54 Messi's India tour had a chaotic start after angry fans in Kolkata damaged a stadium after failing to catch a glimpse of him.
Police release new image as hunt continues for gunman in Brown University shooting BBC News 17 December 2025 at 03:45 Two people died and nine others were injured in the attack in Rhode Island on Saturday.
Chile elects far-right José Antonio Kast as next president BBC News 15 December 2025 at 08:15 Many believe Kast will be the most right-wing president since Augusto Pinochet, who oversaw a 17-year dictatorship in Chile from 1973.