Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision BBC News 11 December 2025 at 00:26 Iceland joins Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in saying it will boycott the 2026 contest.
Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children BBC News 10 December 2025 at 13:06 Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes.
Rebels reportedly enter key DR Congo city despite Trump peace deal BBC News 10 December 2025 at 23:34 Terrified residents say heavy artillery and gunfire has hit Uvira, the gateway to Burundi.
US judge blocks Trump's National Guard deployment in Los Angeles BBC News 10 December 2025 at 23:46 The judge has ordered control of the the troops, which were deployed in June, to be returned to California's governor.
US jets tracked circling Gulf of Venezuela as tensions mount BBC News 10 December 2025 at 20:34 The F/A-18 Super Hornets appear on flight tracking sites near Maracaibo, Venezuela's second-largest city.
Judge rules Epstein grand jury records from 2019 case can be released BBC News 10 December 2025 at 23:42 A federal judge says materials from the investigation can be unsealed because of a new law passed by Congress last month.
Taliban warn Afghans who wore 'un-Islamic' Peaky Blinders outfits BBC News 10 December 2025 at 21:31 The friends were warned their clothing was "in conflict with Afghan and Islamic values", a Taliban spokesman told the BBC.
US sanctions network it says recruits Colombian fighters for Sudan civil war BBC News 10 December 2025 at 22:50 The US Treasury said the network of four entities and four individuals is primarily Colombian.
US jets tracked circling Gulf of Venezuela as tensions mount BBC News 10 December 2025 at 20:34 The F/A-18 Super Hornets appear on flight tracking sites near Maracaibo, Venezuela's second-largest city.
Taliban warn Afghans who wore 'un-Islamic' Peaky Blinders outfits BBC News 10 December 2025 at 21:05 The friends were warned their clothing was "in conflict with Afghan and Islamic values", a Taliban spokesman told the BBC.
Ex-president's daughter sworn in as South African MP after half-sister quits BBC News 10 December 2025 at 21:02 Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.
French far-right leader tells BBC he shares US warnings on Europe 'for most part' BBC News 10 December 2025 at 14:00 The US's new National Security Strategy suggests Europe is facing "civilisational erasure".
Kids locked out of social media apps after Australia's world-first ban BBC News 10 December 2025 at 13:05 The new law requires tech platforms to ensure that Australians aged under 16 don't hold accounts.
Nobel Peace Prize winner's daughter accepts award on her behalf BBC News 10 December 2025 at 21:55 Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who lives in hiding, is reportedly on her way to Oslo.
At least 22 killed in building collapse in Morocco BBC News 10 December 2025 at 20:21 The two four-storey buildings that came down in Fez contained eight families, state media report.
US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry BBC News 10 December 2025 at 19:26 The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, which can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.
Chaos in Brazil Congress during push to cut Bolsonaro's sentence BBC News 10 December 2025 at 19:08 Scuffles broke out during a vote linked to attempts to reduce the former president's jail term.
Elon Musk says Doge was 'somewhat successful' but he would not do it again BBC News 10 December 2025 at 19:12 The Tesla boss says instead of leading the Department of Government Efficiency, he could have been working for his companies.
Rebels reportedly enter key DR Congo city despite Trump peace deal BBC News 10 December 2025 at 22:28 Terrified residents say heavy artillery and gunfire has hit Uvira, the gateway to Burundi.
South Korea protests at Chinese and Russian warplanes in its airspace BBC News 10 December 2025 at 16:17 Seoul says it will "actively respond" to neighbouring countries' activities in its air defence zone.
Kids locked out of social media apps after Australia's world-first ban BBC News 10 December 2025 at 13:05 The new law requires tech platforms to ensure that Australians aged under 16 don't hold accounts.
French far-right leader tells BBC he shares US warnings on Europe 'for most part' BBC News 10 December 2025 at 14:00 The US's new National Security Strategy suggests Europe is facing "civilisational erasure".
Trump vows to make US affordable again, as Americans feel the pinch BBC News 10 December 2025 at 18:37 The president says he is focused on "making America affordable again", as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.
US tells Thailand and Cambodia to stop fighting as clashes continue BBC News 10 December 2025 at 14:11 Donald Trump, who brokered an earlier ceasefire, says he plans to "make a phone call" to stop the fighting.
Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders BBC News 10 December 2025 at 06:12 The UK praises Europe's "strength" after Trump says countries fail to control migration or take action to end the Ukraine war.
South Korea protests Chinese and Russian warplanes in its airspace BBC News 10 December 2025 at 16:17 Seoul says it will "actively respond" to neighbouring countries' activities in its air defence zone.
Nobel officials unsure when Peace Prize winner will arrive for ceremony BBC News 10 December 2025 at 04:06 Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado is in hiding, and her current whereabouts are still unknown.
Ukraine 'ready for elections' if partners guarantee security, Zelensky says BBC News 10 December 2025 at 16:08 He was speaking after US President Donald Trump repeated claims Kyiv was "using war" to avoid elections.
US tells Thailand and Cambodia to stop fighting as clashes continue BBC News 10 December 2025 at 14:11 Donald Trump, who brokered an earlier ceasefire, says he plans to "make a phone call" to stop the fighting.