Central Beirut hit by massive Israeli air strikes - local media

A residential building is said to be completely destroyed, and there are also reports of casualties.

Putin says Russia will use new missile again in 'combat conditions'

Ukraine's President Zelensky has urged a "serious response" to Moscow's use of its Oreshnik ballistic missile

Laos methanol poisonings: Free shots and beer buckets in party town

Six foreign tourists have died after drinking contaminated alcohol in a remote Laos party town.

Kate Nash says OnlyFans photos will earn more than tour

The singer is selling photos of her bottom on the platform because "touring makes losses not profits".

Gordon Brown declares opposition to assisted dying

The bill, proposed by backbench Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, is set to be debated in parliament on Friday.

Winter fuel payments cut makes sense, Keir Starmer says

The PM was repeatedly pressed on why he was targeting pensioners, in a round of BBC local radio interviews.

Cop29: US out, China in - the future of climate talks?

What it means for the global climate effort if another superpower comes to the fore, just as Trump steps back

Singer Dawn Richard was 'absolutely terrified' of Diddy, lawyer says

Sean Combs had a "vicious temper" and threatened Dawn Richard with violence, her lawyer claims.

Police to get new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour

Persistent offenders could be banned from town centres, while those who breach orders could face prison.

Holly Bowles sixth to die of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Israel Gaza: Netanyahu ICC war crimes arrest warrant 'outrageous' says Biden

US President Joe Biden calls the issuing of warrants against Israeli officials including Benjamin Netanyahu "outrageous".

Ukraine war: After days of escalation, what will Russia's Putin do next?

BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg assesses the Russian leader's next move.

Leasehold reforms set out amid concerns over delays

Campaigners say the overhaul is welcome but will not come fast enough to help existing leaseholds.

Sailor Song: Where did breakout star Gigi Perez come from?

One year after being dropped by her record label, Gigi Perez topped the UK charts. How did it happen?

Trump names Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws

Bondi is a former Florida attorney general and long-time ally of Trump.

Russia gives North Korea a million barrels of oil, report finds

Satellite image analysis shows several North Korean tankers visiting Russia dozens of times since March.

Russia Ukraine war: Putin warns West as 'new missile' fired

Russia's president says the attack on Dnipro is a response to Ukraine's use of long-range US and UK weaponry.

John Prescott: Tony Blair leads tributes to Labour giant

The former deputy prime minister, who was major figure in the New Labour project, has died aged 86.

Ukraine's double challenge: Russia's advance and the return of Trump

Russia is advancing at its fastest pace since 2022. Will Trump help or hinder Ukraine's defence?

BBC Children in Need chair resigns over grants to scandal-hit charity

Rosie Millard quit over grants for LGBT youth charity whose ex-chief was convicted of child sex assaults.

How John Prescott blazed a trail for Angela Rayner

Angela Rayner sought inspiration from John Prescott's rise to the near top of the Labour Party and the country.

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander

Judges found there were “reasonable grounds” they bore "criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

COP29: Row at climate talks over ‘backsliding’ on fossil fuels

Countries are split at UN climate summit over funding and commitments to reducing fossil fuel use.

Matt Gaetz ethics report release uncertain after panel deadlocked

Pressure has been mounting on the ethics committee to release a report on Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general.

Patrice Lumumba's gold tooth: Congolese false alarm after mausoleum vandalised

The mausoleum of Patrice Lumumba, DR Congo's independence hero, was vandalised sparking alarm over his tooth.

Israeli strikes on Syria's Palmyra kills 36, state media say

A UK-based monitor says the strikes hit a weapons depot other locations linked to Iran-backed fighters.

Rust premieres at Polish film festival three years after shooting

The movie’s star Alec Baldwin was not invited and did not attend the screening.

Israel-Gaza war: US blocks Security Council ceasefire resolution

Fourteen of the 15 members voted in favour, but Washington said the text would send "dangerous message" to Hamas.

Man who drugged wife in French mass rape case told: You'll die alone

Tensions burst into the open in court when Dominique Pelicot is accused by his daughter of lying.

Bomb cyclone downs trees, crushing vehicles

Two people died in the storm that hit the West coast of the US and Canada overnight.