Survivors 'nervous and sceptical' about release of remaining Epstein files BBC News 21 December 2025 at 04:33 US lawmakers who pushed for the documents to be made public have criticised the initial release as incomplete.
US seizes vessel off Venezuela's coast, officials say BBC News 21 December 2025 at 03:27 The move comes after US President Donald Trump ordered a "blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
US carries out 'massive' strike against IS in Syria BBC News 20 December 2025 at 19:44 The US says it struck dozens of targets across Syria in response to last week's deadly Islamic State attack on US forces there.
Steve Rosenberg: Was Putin's response to my question about war in Europe an olive branch? BBC News 20 December 2025 at 08:00 Russia's leader told our Russia editor that claims an attack on Europe was planned were "rubbish".
Engineer becomes first wheelchair user to go to space BBC News 21 December 2025 at 03:16 "It was the coolest experience!" said Michaela Benthaus after the 10-minute Blue Origin flight.
Imran Khan and wife given further jail terms after state gift fraud case BBC News 20 December 2025 at 18:32 Pakistan's former PM, who is already serving time in prison, plans to challenge the verdict.
Knife attacker kills three after smoke bombing Taiwan metro BBC News 20 December 2025 at 04:33 The suspect's spree began at Taipei's main metro before he moved to another station nearby.
Australian state plans to ban intifada chants after Bondi shooting BBC News 20 December 2025 at 15:20 New South Wales will look at passing hate speech laws after Australia's deadliest shooting in almost 30 years.
Palestinians tell BBC they were sexually abused in Israeli prisons BBC News 20 December 2025 at 06:01 Two men say they experienced the kind of abuse highlighted in recent reports on Israel's treatment of prisoners, which Israel denies.
Who and what are in the Epstein files? BBC News 20 December 2025 at 22:42 High-profile figures, including Bill Clinton and Michael Jackson, can be seen in the long-awaited files.
Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Rome's Trevi Fountain BBC News 20 December 2025 at 04:05 Visitors who don't live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February.
Charlie Kirk's widow Erika endorses JD Vance for president BBC News 20 December 2025 at 02:05 Conservatives traded criticims at this year's annual Turning Point USA America Fest conference.
French court rejects Shein website suspension over childlike sex dolls BBC News 19 December 2025 at 23:49 The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers.
EU agrees €90bn loan for Ukraine but without using Russian assets BBC News 19 December 2025 at 20:47 EU leaders said the loan would be repayable only when Russia paid reparations for the war.
German court jails man for drugging, raping and filming wife for years BBC News 20 December 2025 at 01:40 The 61-year-old has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after posting the videos online.
Removed Ben & Jerry's chair says Magnum aimed to 'smear' her BBC News 20 December 2025 at 04:48 Anuradha Mittal was ejected from the board of the ice cream maker this week.
US to strip alleged Bosnian war criminal of citizenship BBC News 20 December 2025 at 06:42 Kemal Mrndzic did not reveal that he had been a guard at a camp where atrocities occurred when seeking US naturalisation, officials say.
Bangladesh newspaper staff recall 'gasping for air' as offices set ablaze BBC News 19 December 2025 at 18:54 The fresh protests are sparked by the death of one of the leaders of protests that ousted ex-PM Sheikh Hasina.
US suspends green card lottery scheme after Brown shooting BBC News 19 December 2025 at 15:56 The suspect in the university shooting and the murder of an MIT professor entered the US via the scheme.
Australia announces gun buyback scheme in wake of Bondi attack BBC News 19 December 2025 at 10:30 It is the largest scheme since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, which prompted massive gun law reform.
Make Korea great again: The right-wing group wooing disenchanted youth BBC News 20 December 2025 at 08:45 Disgraced president Yoon Suk Yeol has become an unlikely poster boy for anti-government sentiment.
'Very cool': The 70s Afro-rock genre enjoying a surprising rebirth BBC News 20 December 2025 at 10:18 In 1970s Zambia, Zamrock led a musical revolution. It's now back, with some big names among its proponents.
Kebabs, biryani and much more: Indian city on Unesco culinary list BBC News 20 December 2025 at 09:41 Lucknow recently joined a select list of global cities recognised for their fine food.
Australia was seen as a world leader in gun control - Bondi has exposed a more complicated reality BBC News 20 December 2025 at 03:04 It introduced stricter gun laws after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, but some say they now need to be tightened further.
Watch: Images, cassettes and high-profile figures from Epstein files BBC News 20 December 2025 at 16:52 The partial release of documents includes photos of the late sex offender's properties, audio files and redacted documents.
Putin tells BBC Western leaders deceived Russia BBC News 20 December 2025 at 02:15 BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg had the opportunity to ask Vladimir Putin about his plans for the future of the country.
US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela's coast BBC News 21 December 2025 at 06:10 The move comes after US President Donald Trump ordered a "blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
Engineer becomes first wheelchair user to go to space BBC News 21 December 2025 at 03:16 "It was the coolest experience!" said Michaela Benthaus after the 10-minute Blue Origin flight.
Who and what are in the Epstein files? BBC News 20 December 2025 at 20:44 High-profile figures, including Bill Clinton and Michael Jackson, can be seen in the long-awaited files.