Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, officials say BBC News 22 December 2025 at 15:53 Fanil Sarvarov was the head of the armed forces' operational training department, Russia's Investigative Committee said.
Bondi gunmen threw explosives at start of attack and practised shooting weeks before, police allege BBC News 22 December 2025 at 13:28 Videos also show the pair allegedly training in rural Australia and making statements in front of Islamic State flags.
Israel approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank BBC News 21 December 2025 at 22:38 Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the move was about blocking the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Divided between two states, the town at the heart of America's abortion debate BBC News 22 December 2025 at 08:07 The only abortion clinic in town is fighting an eviction notice and other efforts to shut it down.
South East Asian bloc meet to seek end to Thailand-Cambodia conflict BBC News 22 December 2025 at 14:14 This was the first meeting between officials of Thailand and Cambodia since fighting resumed this month.
US and Ukraine call Miami talks productive despite no breakthrough BBC News 22 December 2025 at 12:37 Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, issued a statement with the top Ukrainian negotiator after discussing the latest peace plans.
Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in Saudi Arabia BBC News 21 December 2025 at 20:08 At least 347 people have now been put to death this year, according to the UK-based campaign group Reprieve.
Alex Iwobi says Afcon is a special football tournament BBC News 22 December 2025 at 10:49 The Fulham midfielder will represent his birth country Nigeria in the competition featuring 24 nations.
All pupils kidnapped from Nigeria Catholic school now free - officials BBC News 22 December 2025 at 16:18 The authorities confirm the remaining students abducted in Niger state last month have been released.
Gunmen kill nine in South Africa tavern attack BBC News 21 December 2025 at 23:25 A further 10 people were injured in Bekkersdal after the perpetrators opened fire and "continued to shoot randomly".
Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market BBC News 22 December 2025 at 09:05 The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
How Israel's grassroots hostage families group became a powerful international force BBC News 21 December 2025 at 14:05 With just one hostage left in Gaza, members of the forum reflect on its influence in Israel and abroad.
US pursuing third oil tanker linked to Venezuela, official says BBC News 22 December 2025 at 07:19 The move comes days after President Donald Trump said that he was ordering a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
In rebel-held Myanmar, civilians face devastating air strikes and a sham election BBC News 22 December 2025 at 06:08 The BBC goes to a rebel-held part of Myanmar, ahead of a government-mandated election starting this month.
'I knew something was seriously wrong - again': Bondi area reels from two deadly attacks in two years BBC News 22 December 2025 at 06:18 The Bondi shooting, and a deadly stabbing attack just last year, have left scores scarred and traumatised.
Survivors 'nervous and sceptical' about release of remaining Epstein files BBC News 21 December 2025 at 15:42 US lawmakers who pushed for the documents to be made public have criticised the initial release as incomplete.
Israel approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank BBC News 21 December 2025 at 22:38 Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the move was about blocking the establishment of a Palestinian state.
India express train kills seven elephants crossing tracks BBC News 21 December 2025 at 09:18 The collision happened early on Saturday in the north-eastern state of Assam, local officials say.
Why British Jews are experiencing their biggest change in 60 years BBC News 21 December 2025 at 08:25 There have been shifts in how secure many British Jews feel - and how connected they feel to the rest of the community.
Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in Saudi Arabia BBC News 21 December 2025 at 20:08 At least 347 people have now been put to death this year, according to the UK-based campaign group Reprieve.
Comedian Bowen Yang announces Saturday Night Live exit BBC News 21 December 2025 at 08:30 Yang, one of the most prominent cast members, also hosts a podcast and stars in the Wicked film series.
Minute's silence held to remember Bondi Beach attack victims BBC News 21 December 2025 at 19:20 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was booed as he arrived at the memorial event.
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.
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.
Gunmen kill nine in South Africa tavern attack BBC News 21 December 2025 at 18:30 A further 10 people were injured in Bekkersdal after the perpetrators opened fire and "continued to shoot randomly".
How Israel's grassroots hostage families group became a powerful international force BBC News 21 December 2025 at 14:05 With just one hostage left in Gaza, members of the forum reflect on its influence in Israel and abroad.
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.
Australian PM announces intelligence review as country mourns Bondi attack BBC News 21 December 2025 at 14:41 Anthony Albanese says the country must be in a position to respond to "the rapidly changing security environment".
India express train kills seven elephants crossing tracks BBC News 21 December 2025 at 09:18 The collision happened early on Saturday in the north-eastern state of Assam, local officials say.