Watch: Biden roasts Trump at correspondents' dinner

The US president made fun of his and Donald Trump's age at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

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North Carolina police officers remembered as heroes

They were killed when a suspect with an automatic AR-15 "fired several rounds in a matter of seconds".

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More than 100 arrested in Spain over WhatsApp scam

A gang of scammers stole almost a million euros pretending to be relatives in distress, police say.

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How Gaza campus protests spread across the US

What started a week ago at Columbia University has led to hundreds of arrests at multiple college campuses.

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Why is the US going after TikTok?

The BBC's Suranjana Tewari considers what the future holds for the hugely popular social media app.

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Portugal debate over colonial and slavery role resurfaces

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reignited a row by suggesting making amends for past "crimes".

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World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza

The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers.

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Why is the US going after TikTok?

The BBC's Suranjana Tewari considers what the future holds for the hugely popular social media app.

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Major Gaza protests at US universities

Protests have erupted across more than two dozen campuses, including New York, Texas and California.

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Gaza protesters clash with police at US universities

Demonstrators in Texas were met with state troopers as protests lead to arrests on campuses across the country.

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BBC Verify examines reported strikes on Russian oil depots

The reported strikes have been geolocated to the Smolensk region of western Russia.

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Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban

It was the chamber's third attempt to take up repealing the near-total ban. Now the senate must vote.

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US Speaker calls on Columbia president to resign

Protests against the war in Gaza are being held on college campuses across the US.

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Top Russian defence official accused of taking bribes

Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov is remanded in custody in a rare case against a high-ranking official.

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Spain's PM halts public duties as wife faces inquiry

Pedro Sánchez says he will "stop and reflect" on whether to remain in the job.

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Ukraine tightens pressure on fighting age men abroad

Ukraine suspends consular services for men aged 18 to 60 as it aims to boost numbers in the military.

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Girl, 7, among five dead on Channel migrant boat

French authorities say the victims had boarded an overloaded boat which was attempting to reach the UK.

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Deforestation pushes animals to eat virus-laden bat poo

The creatures shed light on how new viruses might spread from animals to humans, researchers say.

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Palestinian UN agency must improve neutrality - report

The report adds Israel has not provided "supporting evidence" that many UNRWA staff are members of terror groups.

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Israeli military's intelligence chief resigns over 7 October

Maj Gen Aharon Haliva is the first leader to quit for failing to prevent the 7 October attack.

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Train cars catch fire while moving through Ontario

Local officials reported no injuries after five train cars were spotted ablaze heading towards a downtown area.

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What is Earth Day and what has it achieved?

The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment.

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TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech'

The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties.

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BBC reporter at Trump trial as man sets himself on fire

The BBC's Nada Tawfik was outside the New York court where Donald Trump's trial is taking place.

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US Speaker may pay political price for Ukraine deal

Republican Mike Johnson can savour a hard-fought victory, but hard-line colleagues are plotting to oust him.

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Watch US House pass critical Ukraine aid package

The long-awaited vote comes as Kyiv faces a weapons shortage in its fight against Russia.

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Top three stripped of medals in Beijing half marathon

The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after an investigation into the controversial result.

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Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Ukraine

Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.

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BBC Verify examines video from Israel's attack on Iran

Footage showing explosions in the sky over Iran has been analysed by BBC Verify.

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Woman rescued 10 years after Chibok kidnapping

The Islamist group Boko Haram seized 276 girls from a school in Chibok in 2014

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Iran morality police arrest dead protester's sister, family says

Aida Shakarami was detained for allegedly violating the compulsory hijab laws, her mother says.

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Arrest over alleged Russia plot to kill Zelensky

Prosecutors say the man was tasked with getting information on an airport used by Ukraine's leader.

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Chinese cities sinking under their own weight

Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink.

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Runaway circus elephant stops traffic in Montana

Viola, the elephant, was startled by the sound of a nearby car and ran away while having a bath.

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Prehistoric sea reptile 'twice as long as bus'

Scientists say a fossilised jawbone found in Somerset may be from one of the biggest sea creatures ever.

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Huge fires blaze along Miami highway

Stubborn brush fires in Miami, Florida, have been burning for several days.

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Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers

An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused.

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Liz Truss: The world was safer under Trump

Former PM Liz Truss says she hopes Donald Trump wins the next US election.

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Pro-Palestinian protest blocks Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge was blocked for hours during a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

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Endangered California condor chicks hatched in LA

The endangered birds are part of a recovery program that aims to release them into the wild.

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Rust film armourer sentenced to 18 months in prison

A judge sentenced Hannah Gutierrez-Reed to prison after the 2021 on-set shooting.

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Iran warns Israel against 'reckless' retaliation

Tehran says such a move would receive a "decisive and much stronger response".

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US tells Israel to 'think carefully' on Iran response

US officials have said they have ruled out participating in any Israeli response to Iran's attack.

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Body of Israeli shepherd, 14, found in West Bank

Benjamin Achimeir was reported missing after taking a flock of sheep out to graze on Friday morning.

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Dozens stranded after fatal Turkey cable car crash

Passengers fell to the ground when a cabin collided with a broken pole near Antalya, officials have said.

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Watch: Moment man rescued from Turkey cable car

A military helicopter hoists the stranded passenger to safety in a rescue basket.

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Engineers in Oregon train dog robot to walk on Moon

The engineering team has a two-year $2 million grant to help Nasa study the Moon's surface.

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The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore

The sensational case saw 10 Chinese nationals charged for laundering profits from illegal businesses.

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US vows support for Israel amid Iran attack fears

"We're going to do all we can to protect Israel's security," Mr Biden said amid growing fears of retaliation.

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In pictures: Eid celebrations around the world

Millions of Muslims are marking the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting from dawn to sunset.

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Hamas leader says three sons killed in air strike

Israel says Ismail Haniyeh's sons were all members of Hamas's military wing.

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HSBC agrees to sell off its Argentina business

The banking giant is set to take a billion-dollar loss by exiting Argentina after nearly 30 years.

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Time-lapses show eclipse sweeping over North America

Darkness descended on Monday as a total solar eclipse moved across cities and towns, turning day into night.

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RAF takes part in largest airdrop of aid to Gaza

Aircraft from nine countries drop 10 tonnes of aid on the coast of Gaza to mark the end of Ramadan.

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One dead as bridge falls on railway in Russia

The incident in the western city of Vyazma halts all train traffic, cutting gas supplies to many people.

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Watch stunning first images of total eclipse in North America

See moment the Moon completely obscures the Sun, turning day to night and revealing dazzling corona.

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Watch stunning first images of total eclipse in North America

Watch stunning first images of total solar eclipse in North America

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'Worst floods in decades' hit Kazakhstan and Russia

Tens of thousands are evacuated in northern Kazakhstan, amid warnings that floods are spreading in Russia.

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Watch: Moment Russ Cook finishes length of Africa run

Russ Cook, nicknamed "Hardest Geezer", has finished his challenge of running the length of Africa.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'my commute'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Six months on, how close is Israel to eliminating Hamas?

BBC Verify assesses the evidence behind Israel's key war aim of destroying Hamas during its military operation in the Gaza Strip.

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Thousands of Israelis rally to demand hostage deal

The massive protests come after the IDF recovered the body of an abducted Israeli.

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New York and beyond rattled by East Coast quake

The rare magnitude-4.8 earthquake hit on Friday morning, shaking buildings and throwing objects around homes.

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Thousands evacuated after Russian dam breached

Local emergency services are working to stem flooding in Orsk, about 1,800km east of Moscow,

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IDF officers sacked over fatal aid worker attack

A report finds officers wrongly thought Hamas gunmen were in the World Central Kitchen cars.

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Man sentenced to 30 years for aiding France attacker

Audrey Mondjehi was convicted of obtaining a gun used in a 2018 attack on a Strasbourg Christmas market.

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Boeing pays Alaska Air more than $160m after blowout

The sum to the airline for losses since January reflects the ongoing fallout to Boeing from the crisis.

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Moment maternity staff rush to keep babies safe during quake

Video shows nurse and her colleagues scrambling to hold on to baby cots, as the building they're in begins to shake.

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Disney defeats critics after bruising battle

The investor boardroom battle raises difficult questions about whether the Hollywood giant lost its way.

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Trump sues Truth Social partners for 'mismanagement'

Donald Trump is seeking that the two ex-Apprentice contestants lose shares in the now public company.

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What do we know about the aid convoy strike?

BBC Verify sets out what we know about the strike.

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Mysterious streaks of light in California sky

Video shows strange shower of lights streaking overhead in the night sky in the early hours of 2 April.

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Moment woman steals guard's gun and opens fire

Live-streamed footage captured the moment a detainee stole a gun from a guard and opened fire in Chile.

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Israeli government says it will ban Al Jazeera

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would "act immediately" to close the Qatari network's local office.

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Horse airlifted after nearly 24 hours stuck in a river

Rescue crews in California transported the animal to safety on Sunday after it was stranded in a river overnight.

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