Israel strikes historic Lebanese city of Baalbek after ordering evacuation

Tens of thousands flee as the Israeli military says it struck fuel depots belonging to Hezbollah.

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Rail fares in England set to rise next year

Regulated rail fares in England are set to rise by 4.6%, while most rail cards will rise by £5.

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'Like a tsunami': Spaniards recount horror of deadly floods

Flash floods sparked by torrential rainfall have killed 95 people around Valencia, while dozens are still missing.

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Treasury didn't reveal spending pressures, says watchdog

The government's official forecaster says it was not given all available information at the time of the spring Budget.

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What is Unrwa and why has Israel banned it?

The agency provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere, and has long been criticised by Israel.

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More than 1,000 Ford workers to strike over pay

Workers are also unhappy about changes to their contracts.

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McDonald's Quarter Pounder back after E. coli outbreak

The fast food giant said beef patty samples had tested negative for the bacteria.

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ICC prosecutor denies sexual misconduct allegations

Karim Khan also asks for an immediate investigation into the allegations against him.

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Iran executes German-Iranian dissident

The German-Iranian had denied leading a group that bombed a mosque in 2008, killing 14 people.

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Chaos and political drama rock Japan's snap election

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba made a political gamble, and it backfired, leaving a weakened ruling party.

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Georgia PM rejects vote-rigging claims as president calls mass rally

Irakli Kobakhidze says the ruling party won the vote by a landslide, but the president says it was a fraud.

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No new freeports in Budget after 'comms cock-up'

The government mistakenly briefed that five new low-tax sites would be announced this week.

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BBC correspondent: I fled Gaza but I'm overwhelmed by guilt about family still there

The BBC's Gaza correspondent is among the Palestinians who have fled their home since the war began.

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Papal summit ends with call for leadership roles for women

The synod was the end of a four-year consultation aimed at gauging the views of Catholics.

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Georgia's ruling party leads pro-EU opposition in crucial vote - projection

A partial projection by Georgia's central election commission gives the ruling party almost 53% of the vote.

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Ex-Abercrombie CEO pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charges

Mike Jeffries and his partner are accused of using fraud and force to sexually abuse young men.

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Bodycam captures rescue of woman in basement of burning house

First responders worked frantically to save the woman who was in a basement filling with smoke.

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Top LA prosecutor backs Menendez brothers being released on parole

Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of killing their parents in a case that gained worldwide attention.

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Starbucks boss shakes up menu to win back customers

The coffee shop chain has also promised to look at pricing and staffing to prevent bottlenecks

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Venice to double number of days tourists must pay entry fee

The fee, which only applies to daytrippers, will be in force on weekends and public holidays from April to July.

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Georgia's ruling party holds mass rally ahead of crucial vote

Three days before Georgians vote, the ruling party's founder tells supporters "we choose peace, not war".

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McDonald's burgers linked to E. coli outbreak in the US

At least 49 people have been sickened and one person has died, according to the CDC.

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UK and Germany sign 'landmark' defence treaty

The deal will see both countries work together to develop new long-range missiles and drones.

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Palestinians fleeing Jabalia say bodies are left lying on streets

Displaced residents give harrowing accounts of the situation as an Israeli offensive continues.

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Giuliani must turn over $6m NYC apartment to election workers

He has a week to also hand over watches and sports memorabilia to two election Georgia workers who successfully sued him for defamation.

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German police raid pizzeria serving side order of cocaine

The number 40 pizza was one of the Düsseldorf restaurant's most popular pizzas, police said.

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Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists

The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.

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Lebanon says four dead in Israeli strike near southern Beirut hospital

Thirteen air strikes hit locations in southern Beirut on Monday evening, authorities said.

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Israel still preventing humanitarian missions to north Gaza, Unrwa says

Israeli forces are besieging hospitals and shelters, medics say. The Israeli military says Hamas has regrouped in the area.

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UN 'deeply concerned' Kenya returned Turkish refugees

The UN's statement follows reports that multiple Turkish nationals were abducted in Nairobi on Friday.

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Polio cases surge in Pakistan

Prior to the latest surge in infections, Pakistan was on the verge of eradicating the disease.

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Mozambique opposition lawyer shot dead

Lawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe were gunned down in broad daylight.

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Farmers seen fleeing Nebraska wildfire during harvest

Video shows tractors being overwhelmed by tall plumes of smoke as firefighters battled the blaze.

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Tearful lifeguard recounts off-duty rescue of teen lost at sea

Noland Keaulana says he "wouldn't have been able to sleep" if he hadn’t searched for his friend's son, missing in a kayak off Hawaii.

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Simon Cowell 'feels empty' after Liam Payne's death

The X Factor supremo describes the late One Direction singer as "thoughtful, talented, humble".

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Israelis and Palestinians react to Hamas leader Sinwar's death

Relatives of the Israeli hostages still held in Gaza say now is the time to negotiate their release.

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Mental health patients could get job coach visits

Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results".

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Australia PM faces backlash over new A$4.3m beach pad

The purchase comes months out from an election in which the cost of living and housing are key issues.

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Gazans describe fresh horror in north as Israel renews offensive

Israel has told 400,000 people to evacuate the area, but many are too exhausted and fearful to leave.

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Bowen: US threat to cut Israel military aid is sign of anger at broken promises

The letter criticising Israel over Gaza aid is an attempt to redress the balance between the US and its ally, our international editor says.

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Niger drops French place names to honour local heroes

Avenue Charles de Gaulle in Niamey is now Avenue Djibo Bakary after the city's first post-independence mayor.

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Northern agrees to scrap railcard fare prosecutions

The rail operator says it is working with the government to simplify it price structure.

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Lufthansa hit with record penalty after barring Jewish passengers

The German airline has agreed to pay $4m to resolve claims it discriminated against Jewish passengers.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual assault and rape in new lawsuits

The incidents alleged in the complaints, which were filed in New York federal court, span from 1995 until 2021.

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BBC Verify analyses footage from Gaza strikes

BBC Verify analyses video and images from Israeli strikes in Gaza over the weekend.

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Budget rule change could mean more money to build hospitals

Here is how the chancellor could choose to tweak the government's borrowing rules to free up more cash.

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Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?

The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration.

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Over 60 injured in drone attack on northern Israel

Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

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Empty bars and bookshops: How Israeli strikes transformed Lebanon's buzzing capital

There's no music or dancing in central Beirut bars as fear spreads and displaced people fill the streets.

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Family rushed to hospital after eating toxic mushrooms

The local fire department said the family became sick after eating wild mushrooms that one of them "found in the woods".

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International arrest warrant for rugby star Rocky Elsom

The ex-Wallabies captain was given a five-year sentence for embezzlement in France, local media say.

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Key moments Alex Salmond's life and career... in 107 seconds

A look back at some of the key moments from the life and career of former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond.

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Fifth peacekeeper wounded in southern Lebanon, UN says

The UN said a peacekeeper in the city of Naquora was injured on Friday amid "military activity" nearby.

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How China’s crackdown turned finance high-flyers into ‘rats’

Chinese authorities have been cracking down on businesses from real estate to technology to finance.

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Watch: Northern lights over Iceland in sped-up footage

Time-lapse images show the northern lights on the outskirts of the capital Reykjavik.

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Moment pig tied to petrol station is rescued from floodwaters

Florida residents who found the animal also helped a donkey and several goats to safety in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.

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Violent protests force Martinique airport to close

Public gatherings are also banned on the French Caribbean island amid unrest that injured 26 officers.

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UN accuses Israel of war crimes over attacks on Gaza hospitals

UN investigators say Israel is deliberately targeting health facilities and killing medical workers in Gaza.

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Watch: Floridians assess hurricane damage after harrowing night

The deadly storm brought tornadoes, floods and storm surges, destroying homes and leaving millions without power.

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EU delays introduction of new border check system

The EU pushes back introducing new biometric border checks that were due on 10 November.

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Indian tycoon Ratan Tata dies aged 86

His death was announced by the Tata Group, the multi-billion-dollar conglomerate he led for more than two decades.

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Las Vegas casino imploded to make way for stadium

The Tropicana opened in 1957 and in its heyday was visited by Frank Sinatra and the so-called Rat Pack.

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TGI Fridays: 1,000 UK jobs to go despite rescue deal

The deal to save the chain will see more than 30 of its restaurants close.

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Five takeaways from Melania Trump's new book

The book discusses abortion rights, her first date with Trump and the first assassination attempt.

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Spacecraft launches towards knocked-off-course asteroid

The mission aims to re-visit the asteroid Nasa diverted when it crashed a probe into it.

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Will NI get new electricity link from Scotland?

A decision on a new electricity link between Scotland and NI is expected later this month.

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‘Daily challenge to get stories out of Gaza’ - BBC's Rushdi Abualouf

The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf sheds light on the challenges of reporting the war from inside and outside of Gaza.

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Tunisia's president seeks new term in election he's all but sure to win

President Kais Saied, accused of suppressing democracy, only has two challengers and one is in jail.

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'I felt like my heart was going to explode': Beirut reels from heaviest night of strikes

A doctor tells the BBC of the moment she found out her clinic was next to an Israeli target building.

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A 'painful' Autumn statement and a 'bright' Irish budget

With Ireland announcing a "hopeful" budget, the contrast with the looming UK budget is stark.

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Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut

Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut

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Watch: BBC reporter in the midst of rocket fire into Israel

The BBC's Nick Beake reports from northern Israel, where Hezbollah continues to fire rockets into Israel.

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Tennis star and style icon Lea Pericoli dies

The formidable Italian player made it to Wimbledon three times, turning heads with every outfit.

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Meta must limit data for personalised ads - EU court

Privacy activist Max Schrems claimed Meta unlawfully processed data relating to his sexual orientation.

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How India became a Test cricket powerhouse

More than 90 years after its first Test match, India boasts more victories in the format than losses.

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Helene is deadliest mainland US hurricane since Katrina

Hundreds of people are still missing and nearly a million homes are without power a week after the storm tore across the US south-east.

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Watch: Jeremy Bowen presses Hamas deputy leader on 7 October attacks

One of the most senior leaders of Hamas - a group designated a terrorist organisation by the UK and others - speaks to the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.

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People told to read meter as energy bills rise

A 10% energy price rise has taken effect, meaning annual bills will be £1,717 on average.

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Workers must keep all customer tips under new law

Bosses must pass on all tips and service charges to staff under new employment rules.

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Blast from unexploded US bomb grounds flights at Japanese airport

The bomb is thought to have been dropped during World War Two to halt "kamikaze" missions.

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'I'm not playing games' on port strikes, union boss says

Harold Daggett says his dockworkers will are "going to win" in their battle to secure higher wages.

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Six killed in shooting and knife attack in Tel Aviv

Police said two attackers were "neutralised" after they opened fire in the Jaffa neighbourhood

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'I'm not playing games' on port strikes, union boss says

Harold Daggett says his dockworkers will are "going to win" in their battle to secure higher wages.

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US ports strike causes first shutdown in almost 50 years

The strike is set to significantly disrupt trade, creating uncertainty ahead of the US election.

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Joyful welcome by stranded astronauts for SpaceX capsule crew

A capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station has docked.

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UK to finish with coal power after 142 years

The UK's last coal power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, is due to end operations on Monday.

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When to recline and how to share armrests: Rules for avoiding a mid-flight row

Experts share their top tips for staying out of our fellow travellers' bad books.

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