Why Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother - or her controversial bloodline
Very few North Koreans know about her, as her origin could threaten the regime’s legitimacy.
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Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban
Children under the age of 16 have been prevented from 10 key social media platforms in Australia since December 2025.
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Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah condemns new deal
Strikes have killed at least one person, state media say a day after Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement.
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Panic attacks and fractures - Venezuela hospital treats earthquake victims
The BBC travelled to a Caracas hospital that is treating people from the worst affected areas.
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Budapest's first Pride since Orban left power
Budapest held its first Pride march since the end of former prime minister Viktor Orban's 16-year government with thousands turning out to …
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Heatwave breaks more records in northern and central Europe
Germany, Denmark and the Czech republic are among the countries recording new all-time high temperatures.
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Trump's face is added to select US passports for America's 250th birthday
The commemorative special edition passports will be available on 6 July, and can only be applied for in person
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'Every person saved is a miracle': Families call to trapped loved ones in region devastated by Venezuela quakes
Families keep vigil at buildings where they fear their loved ones are trapped, but face an impossible task to move heavy debris.
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Watch: A race of against the clock for Venezuela earthquake rescuers
There is a sense that the next few hours will be critical for saving anyone who is still trapped, says the BBC's Dan Johnson reporting from…
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In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela's modern history
Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing.
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Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France
The West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.
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Newborn baby rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble
Two powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela within seconds of each other on Wednesday, killing at least 920 people.
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Billionaire Leon Black walks out of Epstein investigation hearing
The House panel then issued subpoenas demanding the private equity tycoon, who co-founded Apollo Global Management, testify on camera and u…
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Just how much trouble is Canada's economy in?
Five charts help illustrate the state of Canada's economy - and how it's performing compared to other wealthy nations.
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Pete Buttigieg briefly separated from children after false police report
Buttigieg says the day he spent separated from his twins was "among the darkest hours of my life".
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Religion row as Texas makes Bible stories required reading in schools
Critics say the new reading requirements infringe on religious freedoms and blur the separation of church and state.
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Why GTA 6 will launch without a disc - and what it means for gamers
Music and films are now largely digital-only - does the lack of a disc for GTA 6 mean gaming is going the same way?
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Hit South African show gets the world talking about polygamy and cheating
The Zulu-language series about a man with multiple wives is a worldwide hit.