Paraguay ruling party's Santiago Peña wins presidential election
Santiago Peña beats a centre-left rival, extending the conservative Colorado Party's politic…
Santiago Peña beats a centre-left rival, extending the conservative Colorado Party's politic…
Regulators are racing to find a buyer for First Republic after the recent collapse of two US ban…
So-called "time-banking" schemes are letting people get paid in time credits for the w…
The pontiff addressed up to 100,000 people, including Hungary's nationalist PM Viktor Orban.…
Video shows suspects making a getaway on motorbikes from the city's flagship Bulgari store. …
Abu-Hussein Al-Qurayshi was killed by Turkish forces on Saturday, Turkey's President Erdogan…
The child was located in scrubland after she ran off and was reported missing. from BBC News -…
Women and children are among those killed after inhaling an unknown substance in an industrial c…
The army says it is attacking the capital from all directions to flush out its paramilitary riva…
The US president enjoyed some banter at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. fro…
When Ukraine takes part in Eurovision on 13 May, its frontline LGBT troops will be taking inspir…
The animal was a popular attraction, but euthanised in August out of public safety concerns. f…
Business booms in a free-for-all industry less than a year after Thailand legalised cannabis. …
There will be one glaring absence among the dignitaries at King Charles' coronation: US Pres…
A teacher in Maharashtra state is encouraging Parkinson's patients to discover the delights …
The "aviation stand down" for non-critical aircraft comes after 12 soldiers killed in …
Mining is banned and logging restricted in a vast Amazon area and some other indigenous reserves…
Florent Ibenge, in charge of the country's leading club, hopes to be reunited with his playe…
The RSF paramilitary leader says "We don't want to destroy Sudan" and denies blame…
Harry Styles, Coldplay's Chris Martin and Will Ferrell are among those featuring on the show…
Uma Krishnaiah is "heartbroken" as a politician who was convicted over his murder walk…
"I'm telling you he raped me whether I screamed or not," Ms Carroll said in one te…
Miguel Cruz shot dead his friend, Environment Minister Orlando Jorge Mera, in his office last ye…
Ali Hussein Julood's father told the BBC his son's life was sacrificed for record profit…
The three-day truce ends shortly despite continuing diplomatic efforts to extend it. from BBC …
The school praises the ex-prime minister of New Zealand for her "strong and empathetic"…
The royal couple have been visiting Liverpool as the city prepares to host Eurovision in May. …
The former "daughter-in-law" of billionaire Lord Michel Ashcroft pleaded guilty to man…
Josef Schütz was convicted last June for his role in the killing of thousands at a concentration…
Philosopher George Berkeley's purchase of slaves is against its values, the Dublin universit…
Oslo says it was not properly informed after a research rocket accidentally hit its territory. …
The country increases its drone production after millions of pounds are raised through donations…
Kenya has been gripped by the story of cult death as detectives continue to dig up mass graves. …
The US president is running for re-election in 2024, do people think his age is a problem? fro…
British American Tobacco says it regrets the misconduct that took place between 2007 and 2017. …
Jury selection begins in a case where the ex-president is accused of attacking a woman in the 19…
There’s growing concern that the oceans are heating up quickly – and scientists are unsure of th…
Losing blood, running low on time, Sebastien Bellin knew his choices over the next hour would de…
"I am stunned," Don Lemon writes as he leaves the US cable news network after 17 years…
UK citizens in Sudan say they have been left behind, as other nations ramp up evacuations. fro…
The announcement gives an insight to the scale of the bank run that caused the 167-year-old inst…
The embattled retail giant is seeking buyers for its assets, and will close all its stores by 30…
Jeff Shell has left the US media giant over an "inappropriate relationship" he had wit…
A giant dragon in California's Disneyland Park is engulfed by fire during a show as visitors…
Maleficent the fire-breathing dragon dramatically went up in flames during Saturday's live s…
Online gamers are posting classified documents online to settle arguments over military hardware…
The Wrexham co-owner demands the shirt from goalkeeper Ben Foster after their promotion win. f…
Indian police have arrested self-styled Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh, who was accused of attempt…
At least two people died as dozens of vehicles were engulfed while en route to Afghanistan. fr…
Canada tells its citizens to "shelter in a safe place” as some foreign officials are evacua…
The BBC has verified videos of fighting and spoken to fleeing residents to map the violence in S…
A preacher in custody allegedly told followers to starve themselves in order to "meet Jesus…
Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid - the festival that marks the end of Ramadan. fro…
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken in the past seven days. from BBC N…
Mr Murakami is one of Japan's most loved literary exports, but his work is not without criti…
Lawyers for her parents and sister say the Rust actor "cannot escape responsibility" f…
Alejandro Toledo's lawyers unsuccessfully attempted to stop his extradition earlier in the w…
The campaign comes as Russian armed forces apparently suffer heavy losses in Ukraine. from BBC…
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World …
A chapter on the workings of Mughal courts has been deleted from high school textbooks from BB…
Princess Rita Jenrette has been involved in an inheritance dispute with the sons of her ex-husba…
Vadim Prokhorov says he left before the end of his client's trial after a warning from a pro…
The multi-billionaire was responding to the tech giant's plan to drop Twitter from its adver…
South Korean police say the star may have taken his own life after he is found unresponsive in h…
With Russian vodkas no longer on shelves around the world, Ukrainian brands have filled the gap.…
At least 78 people are killed in the incident during a distribution of charity at a school in Sa…
There is widespread speculation over a flash that lit up the skies over the Ukrainian capital. …
Videos from four angles shows the flash in Ukraine's capital - although it's not known w…
Nigerian-Ukrainian duo Tvorchi met in a chance encounter on the street. Now they're coming t…
At least two people have died after dozens of vehicles were engulfed waiting to travel to Afghan…
The little intruder squeezed through iron bars to lead guards on a leisurely chase. from BBC N…
Andrew Lester, 84, has been charged with shooting a teenager who rang the wrong doorbell. from…
A prosecutor says there was a "racial component" to the white homeowner's shooting…
Tensions between Israel and the Palestinians are on the rise, with peace as far away as ever. …
Afghanistan's women cricketers have escaped danger, but found only a sporting limbo in exile…
Food delivery firm Zomato is flying biryani across cities and delivering it to the doorstep of I…
IS militants have killed more than 150 people searching for truffles in the Syrian desert this y…
The former journalist denies the charges against him, which are linked to his anti-war comments.…
The government-sponsored event was held in India's Maharashtra state in an open ground. fr…
At least one Indonesian soldier has been killed while trying to find kidnapped pilot Philip Mehr…
The Japan-based entertainment giant Sega is in discussions over a deal for Rovio reportedly wort…
Health-tech firms around the world are increasingly using AI to help tailor drugs for patients. …
Dramatic scenes show the moments just before former MP Atiq Ahmed was gunned down in Prayagraj. …
Some 50 protesters are arrested after halting cargo bound for the country's top coal export …
A statement from Dubai Civil Defence says safety compliance may have been a factor. from BBC N…
Fumio Kishida said Japan must "maximise" security for G7 officials after an object was…
The BBC visits Jack Teixeira's hometown of Dighton, in rural Massachusetts. from BBC News …
Members of a fishing community are upset with a fishmeal plant that is disrupting life on their …
Israeli police limit attendance over safety concerns, which churches urge Christians to ignore. …
A weapon that used to be banished to the back of gun shows now sits in millions of American home…
France vowed to restore the cathedral within five years of the fire that gutted it. It might jus…
The BBC's Joe Inwood speaks to people in Paris protesting against the raise in state pension…
The Irish rock band said Sheehan died in hospital on Friday after a brief illness. from BBC Ne…
Increased intelligence sharing after the 9/11 attacks may have made leaks more likely. from BB…
The bold gambit of dressing in a burka was exposed when the Kenyan's winning streak raised e…
The police department says Chauvin's badge will be destroyed and its number removed from the…
The winners of the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced. from BBC News - Wor…
Troll farms are thriving after Elon Musk wiped out the team fighting them. from BBC News - Wor…
As China tries to play peacemaker, its military actions over Taiwan threaten to undercut its goa…
The US president praises the strength of the Irish-US relationship and speaks of pride in Irish …
Some studies show abuse on the platform is increasing - but Elon Musk has pushed back. from BB…
Mould and asbestos plague 24 Sussex, turning the official residence into a "national embarr…
The US President has been welcomed to the Republic of Ireland, where he's been exploring his…
The French leader says his country should not get caught up in escalation between the US and Chi…
British troops can now be tried for murder committed against Kenyans in Kenya. from BBC News -…
The leaked files suggest Washington has been closely monitoring Antonio Guterres. from BBC New…
In a last-minute interview with the BBC's James Clayton, Mr Musk was asked about the "g…
For a full year, four people will live in a simulation of the planet to help Nasa prepare for hu…
Singapore's Changi Airport is a particular point of pride in a country obsessed with ranking…
The sale seals the basketball titan's position as the most valuable athlete at sports memora…
"Where is French democracy?" cried one protester, as another held a sign reading "…
The UK has the largest contingent of special forces in Ukraine, according to a leaked classified…
Bonnie Gooch, found in her car with cash strewn on the floor, has two past bank robbery convicti…
Ireland is welcoming one of the most Irish US presidents ever - one with a legacy to protect. …
The justice department says the "misguided" and "unwarranted" ruling endange…
An event that dubbed itself the “world’s biggest funding festival” has been accused of duping en…
Officials say the leaked files appear to be in a format similar to those issued to senior leader…
The US president told NBC News he plans to run but was not ready to announce the bid yet. from…
Experts have urged caution, but asked people not to panic as the new subvariant is not deadly. …
Elon Musk's company says the plant will be able to produce 10,000 "Megapack" batte…
Ding Jiaxi and Xu Zhiyong were detained more than three years ago and faced a closed-door trial.…
Nathan Maynard wants non-Indigenous Australians to ask themselves an awkward question. from BB…
The demonstrators are calling for the immediate release of jailed ex-President Mikheil Saakashvi…
French authorities say four people were killed and several others were injured. from BBC News …
The talks in Yemen could mean that the eight-year war is coming to an end. from BBC News - Wor…
The country said six rockets were fired towards the Golan Heights from sites inside Syria. fro…
Aged 37, Aurélien Pradié has exploded onto France's political stage after ruining Macron'…
Ben Ferencz was just 27 when he convicted 22 Nazi officials for war crimes and crimes against hu…
What a driver's licence discarded on a migrant boat reveals about those crossing from Africa…
The exercises began hours after Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen returned from a trip to the …
Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker says he is building his "third chapter" after e…
Dozens of priests have been killed in recent years in an area of Mexico plagued with cartel viol…
The secretive club is in the news after a report that Justice Clarence Thomas visited the retrea…
Reunited in Seoul after a decade apart, Songmi asks her mother why she left her behind in the no…
US judge halts approval for commonly used abortion pill mifepristone, but gives government a wee…
It comes after two British-Israeli sisters were killed in a shooting in the occupied West Bank. …
He says the musician's death last September was due to the effects of fentanyl and other dru…
What drove the Iordache family to make a desperate bid to reach the US from Canada? from BBC N…
Justin Jones said the vote was "a farce of democracy". Republicans likened him to the …
The attack, which saw 34 rockets fired into northern Israel, comes at a time of rising tension. …
Mary Goretti Kitutu denies involvement in the theft of roofing intended for Ugandan communities.…
Since 31 March more than 80 tornadoes have been reported, killing at least 30 people across the …
Police urge two people seen on a train with the wild creature, which has venomous spurs, to hand…
The Wolverine star this week revealed he had undergone tests after a recent medical check-up. …
BBC Newsnight has been mapping the cost - in men and machinery - for Russia's "elite&qu…
All 37 countries have now submitted their entries. But which are the gems and what are the duds?…
The global B Corp business accreditation scheme rewards firms that behave ethically. from BBC …
A ban on Russian and Belarusian players by tennis authorities would have sent a strong message, …
Klaus Teuber, the dental assistant-turned board game designer, died after a short illness aged 7…
A video shows a cat jumping on the shoulders of an imam during Taraweeh prayers inside a mosque.…
Israeli police use stun grenades and rubber bullets to clear Palestinians from the al-Aqsa mosqu…
Terence Kelly is sentenced to 13 years behind bars for kidnapping 4-year-old Cleo Smith in 2021.…
The media tycoon and ex-police chaplain Ann Lesley Smith abruptly call off their nuptials. fro…
Donald Trump had an unprecedented day in New York City, pleading not guilty to 34 felony charges…
Last week, a court acquitted 41 Hindu men accused in the 1987 massacre of 72 Muslims in Malyana …
The BBC's Nada Tawfik analyses Donald Trump's historic day in court. from BBC News - W…
The Belgian singer, known for Alors On Danse, is cancelling all his European tour dates until th…
TikTok's most famous dermatologist Dr Muneeb Shah is sharing his top tips for the holy month…
New York's mayor issued a warning to what he termed "rabble rousers" to control th…
Russian pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky was killed by an explosion after being handed a statuet…
Darya Trepova seems to be an opponent of the invasion, but friends say she was not radical. fr…
Police say they were called to a property in Queensland after reports of a domestic violence inc…
Russia's Sergei Lavrov says the US must not “not make a fuss” or try to politicise the deten…
Almost 90% of votes cast favour banning the scooters in a city that pioneered them. from BBC N…
The US state is one of several ravaged by tornadoes, which have killed at least 29 people. fro…
The cuts by the Opec+ group amount to more than one million barrels per day and could push up pr…
The correspondents of Le Monde and Libération were given 24 hours to leave the former French col…
The film-maker, who won an Oscar for Women Talking, got a letter asking her to "mail it bac…
Witnesses from the tornado that swept Arkansas and Illinois describe what they saw and how they …
Americans are dying from fentanyl overdoses at an alarming rate. But the destruction begins furt…
At least 21 people have been killed after a series of tornadoes tore through several US states. …
The BBC's Lucy Williamson is outside the compound where Andrew Tate and brother Tristan are …
Footage shows the tornadoes sweeping through Iowa - one of several states affected. from BBC N…
Amateurs as well as TV crews filmed the tornadoes sweeping across several states. from BBC New…