German spy agency 'believed Covid likely started in lab' BBC News 13 March 2025 at 19:51 German media uncovers details of an assessment carried out by spying agency BND in 2020 but never published.
From Mexico cartel safe house to US streets: BBC tracks deadly fentanyl targeted by Trump tariffs BBC News 13 March 2025 at 01:09 As the president tries to force Mexico to stop the flow of drugs, cartel members tell Quentin Sommerville they will not be deterred.
South Africa in 'uncharted waters' as budget splits coalition government BBC News 13 March 2025 at 16:34 The finance minister's decision to push ahead with tax hikes puts him at odds with coalition partners.
India arrests crypto administrator with Russia links wanted by US BBC News 13 March 2025 at 16:53 Aleksej Besciokov is wanted by the US for allegedly laundering money and violating sanctions.
From Mexico cartel safe house to US streets: BBC tracks deadly fentanyl targeted by Trump tariffs BBC News 13 March 2025 at 01:09 As the president tries to force Mexico to stop the flow of drugs, cartel members tell Quentin Sommerville they will not be deterred.
Wombat row: See how you go with a baby crocodile - Australian PM BBC News 13 March 2025 at 17:21 The Australian PM has criticised a US influencer after she stole a baby wombat from her mother.
US influencer draws backlash for stealing baby wombat from mum BBC News 13 March 2025 at 16:11 Australia's PM Anthony Albanese suggests she tries it with a crocodile: "See how you go there".
Chinese hotpot chain compensates 4,000 diners after teenagers pee in soup BBC News 13 March 2025 at 16:15 A video of two teens urinating into the broth in a Shanghai outlet is being shared widely online.
'Do you feel guilty?' - Watch BBC reporter challenge smuggler as he follows lethal drugs trade BBC News 13 March 2025 at 07:52 Quentin Sommerville gains access to a cartel's operation as the US grapples with hundreds of thousands of opioid deaths.
Duterte's first night in a jail cell is a pivotal moment for the ICC BBC News 13 March 2025 at 14:39 Duterte's arrest sends a strong signal that even powerful individuals may be held accountable for their actions.
US influencer draws backlash for stealing baby wombat from mum BBC News 13 March 2025 at 16:11 Australia's PM Anthony Albanese suggests she tries it with a crocodile: "See how you go there".
Naples residents camp outdoors after overnight quake BBC News 13 March 2025 at 13:20 Many people in and around the Italian city spend the night on the streets and in their cars, fearing aftershocks.
Pakistan army says 300 hostages freed from train BBC News 13 March 2025 at 01:28 More than 30 militants were killed in the operation, a military spokesperson says.
'Do you feel guilty?' - Watch BBC reporter challenge smuggler as he follows lethal drugs trade BBC News 13 March 2025 at 07:52 Quentin Sommerville gains access to a cartel's operation as the US grapples with hundreds of thousands of opioid deaths.
'Stranded' astronauts' return delayed after SpaceX launch postponed BBC News 13 March 2025 at 08:16 Nasa's SpaceX mission will could try again on Thursday as part of the effort to retrieve Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore.
A man called Bombshell fires up Zimbabwe's succession battle BBC News 13 March 2025 at 09:16 Zimbabwe's leader faces a backlash from key allies over efforts to extend his time in office.
US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs BBC News 13 March 2025 at 08:04 The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.
SpaceX launch that aimed to get stranded astronauts home postponed BBC News 13 March 2025 at 08:16 Nasa's SpaceX mission will could try again on Thursday as part of the effort to retrieve Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore.
Former mafia boss shot dead on Grenoble motorway BBC News 13 March 2025 at 03:46 Jean-Pierre Maldera's death comes ten years after the disappearance of his brother Robert.
Trump pledges to match EU and Canada's retaliatory tariffs BBC News 13 March 2025 at 06:11 Trump repeated trade threats after the European Union and Canada retaliated to US steel and aluminium tariffs.
Carney ready to talk trade with Trump if 'there's respect for sovereignty' BBC News 13 March 2025 at 04:31 Prime minister-designate's comments follow Canada's reciprocal tariffs on US imports after Trump slapped taxes on steel and aluminium.
US team lands in Moscow for Ukraine talks as Russia retakes key town BBC News 13 March 2025 at 18:10 The Kremlin says talks are planned with the US but adds: "Let's not get ahead of ourselves."
Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit BBC News 12 March 2025 at 14:02 The infrastructure required to host COP30 in Belém is undermining the cause, campaigners say.
BBC Verify: Ukraine loses territory to Russia in Kursk BBC News 13 March 2025 at 05:31 An analysis of verified footage reveals Moscow is taking back territory in Kursk, the area of Russia that Ukraine attacked in 2024.
Iran rejects nuclear talks as UAE delivers Trump's letter BBC News 13 March 2025 at 04:58 The US president says he has proposed talks on a deal to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and to avert military action.
Former mafia boss shot dead on Grenoble motorway BBC News 13 March 2025 at 03:46 Jean-Pierre Maldera's death comes ten years after the disappearance of his brother Robert.
US envoy in Qatar for talks on extending fragile Gaza ceasefire BBC News 12 March 2025 at 22:40 Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are meeting mediators for the first time since the truce began in January.
EU braces for higher prices as US trade war ramps up BBC News 13 March 2025 at 03:22 For consumers, higher prices loom on supermarket shelves, but for businesses and industry the risks are higher.
From Mexico cartel safe house to US streets: BBC tracks deadly fentanyl targeted by Trump tariffs BBC News 13 March 2025 at 01:09 As the president tries to force Mexico to stop the flow of drugs, cartel members tell Quentin Sommerville they will not be deterred.