The rescue was temporarily halted on Tuesday as authorities say the building is at risk of further collapse.

Officials have interviewed more than 100 people as they work to establish why a gunman attacked a church and set it on …

Officials have not yet named a motive for the shooter or the names of the four people killed.

Phone and internet connections are down nationwide after the Taliban cut fibre-optic connections to prevent "immor…

Amir Amiry is expected to return to the US after months of negotiations for his release, which were led by Qatari media…

The attacker opened fire from a boat at a crowded waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina, officials say.

The Swedish activist tells the BBC that no one would "risk their life" purely to gain attention.

Tens of thousands had gathered at a campaign event for actor-turned-politician Vijay in the southern state of Tamil Nad…

Officials and diplomats left the auditorium in protest as the Israeli leader took the stage, leaving large parts of the…

Recruitment materials, travel documents, and job offer letters were seized during the raid.

The documents by the estate of convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein were released by Congressional Democrats.…

She fled to Cuba after being convicted in the killing of a police officer but she denied shooting the officer.

Shane Tamura killed four while targeting NFL offices in July

The government's multi-billion-dollar "nutritious meals programme" has been plagued by food poisoning.

Sarkozy is back where he used to be – dominating the news and dividing the nation, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield.…

The US president suggests the US could lift sanctions on Turkey and allow it to buy F-35 jets.

Ragasa is the world's strongest storm this year and has been roaring over the South China Sea for days.

Peter Mutharika defeated the incumbent, Lazarus Chakwera, the election commission announces.

In a wide-ranging speech, President Trump slammed the world body and singled out many of the countries in attendance.��…

Macron and Trump were in New York for the 80th UN General Assembly

Speaking at the UN in New York, President Emmanuel Macron said "the time for peace has come".

The former president of the Philippines is accused of being involved in the deaths of dozens of people.

Take-offs and landings at the airport have been suspended since around 20:30 local time (19:30 BST).

Law enforcement officials will also be required to identify themselves while conducting duties by both name and badge n…

Prime Minister Starmer says the move will "revive the hope of peace" but Israel says it is "nothing but …

The president expresses frustration that "nothing is being done" and calls on Attorney General Pam Bondi to i…

With the president approaching 90 years of age and another possible candidate in jail, finding the right leadership wou…

Songs of Forgotten Trees, which won the Orizzonti Award at Venice, marks the first such win by an Indian director.

Their son tells the BBC he is "overwhelmed" by release after nearly eight months in prison.

Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old who unsuccessfully applied for asylum, was arrested by immigration authorities last week.

Prosecutors have broadly outlined suspect Tyler Robinson's political views - but many questions remain.

Norma, a movie based on a viral true story from TikTok, has become a nationwide obsession.

Israel said it was targeting Hezbollah positions, while Lebanon's PM called for pressure on Israel to stop attacks.…

Some commercial workers in Afriland Towers jumped out of the third and fourth floors when the fire started.

The US president says illegal migration "destroys countries from within", as his two-day state visit to the U…

Despite opposition to the deal, Ghana's president says 40 more deportees will arrive from the US.

Christian Brückner has never been charged with any crime in relation to the McCann case.

The sight of tanks in Sheikh Radwan has caused widespread alarm among residents, with thousands fleeing south.

As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality.

The 22-year-old has been charged with murder and is facing the death penalty if convicted at trial.

Million of litres of highly acidic waste spilled into rivers in a copper-mining area, farmers say.

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason and North America Editor Sarah Smith discuss what's at stake for both si…

Initial reports suggested the sinkhole was caused by a collapsed drainage system, according to Iztapalapa's mayor.�…

Young Ugandan women tell BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.

BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams looks at parallels between reactions to Israel and apartheid-era South Africa.�…

Why so many corn belt Americans continue to back Trump, even while feeling economic pressure driven partly by his trade…

Prof Musa Xulu tells the BBC he has received threats from hired assassins and has complained to the police.

He adds that "much more evidence and information" will become available once charges are filed in the case.��…

Authorities have accused Washington, Utah local Tyler Robinson of killing the conservative activist

Twenty five tram driving teams from all over the world battle it out in Vienna.

The US president has repeatedly threatened tougher measures against Moscow, but has so far failed to take action.

France, Denmark and Germany will send jets to Poland after Russian drones flew into its airspace.

The US traditionally blocks actions against its close ally Israel at the United Nations.

Julia Fenner was given a long jail term after being detained while entering Belarus in March 2024.

Charlie Kirk's killing is another episode of gun violence in America and the latest in a line of recent political v…

Routh, who is defending himself, addressed jurors during opening remarks Thursday before the judge said he was off-topi…

Thabo Bester, who allegedly faked his death in prison and escaped, says the documentary is defamatory.

Israel's strikes in Doha and the Russian drone incursion could present major affronts to his authority.

The Doha attack signals that Benjamin Netanyahu will press forward hard on all fronts, writes Jeremy Bowen.

Simone Gbagbo will run against President Alassane Ouattara, who is seeking a controversial fourth term.

Hamas says it received "some ideas" from the US through mediators on how to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal.

The administration is seeking an emergency order as it tries to claw back funds allocated by Congress.

US top court says that immigration agents can stop people based solely on their race, language or job.

A leading member of the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo, she helped convict men who abducted hundreds of babies.

Before his death at 15, Carlo Acutis was known for his love of technology and had created a website to document miracle…

s the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, it will take on a deep red hue, creating a striking "Blood Moon&…

The rest of the mechanism worked properly, says a preliminary report into the crash which killed 16 people.

Four employees of a non-profit organisation and a transport worker are among those who died.

Moscow's diplomatic success in China, and Trump's lack of action, have emboldened Putin, reports Steve Rosenber…

Multiple administrations have been deposed by court interventions and military coups in recent years.

This week the victims of Epstein's crimes came forward to demand more information, piling pressure on the White Hou…

Protests over corruption and inequality have spiralled into violence, arson and deaths.

The incident in Lisbon's funicular has left 16 dead and multiple injured.

US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr faced questions on Covid deaths, vaccines and his record during an often heated…

President Xi shows off his power and influence in an open challenge to US supremacy and the world order.

The Trump administration has signalled a willingness to use military force against drug cartels.

In response to a reporter's question, the president said he was ‘very active’ over the Labor Day weekend.

The BBC's Yama Bariz travelled to a region devastated by the 6.0 magnitude earthquake.

The new restriction comes after a group of Palestinian officials were refused visas for a key UN meeting in New York.��…

Andrej Babis's party blamed the government for creating a climate of hate against the ex-PM.

The food giant says Laurent Freixe had an "undisclosed" relationship with "a direct subordinate".��…

The two leaders - both under pressure from Donald Trump - spent 45 minutes inside the Russian leader's car.