Trade, Iran and Taiwan on the agenda as Trump arrives in China for high-stakes talks with Xi
The US president says his first request to Xi would be to "open up" China, while Beijing is expected to press Trump on the status of Taiwan.
Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial
The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.
Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation
A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.
Woman isolating on British island in South Pacific after hantavirus contact
The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows "no signs of illness", the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.
What to know as Trump visits Xi in China
Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017.
Lockdown in Philippine Senate after gunshots fired
Police commandos entered the building where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court had sought refuge.
Israeli strikes on cars in southern Lebanon kill 12, health ministry says
Two children are among those reported dead after seven cars were struck in separate attacks south of Beirut.
Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers
Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.
Deadly Russian drone attacks on Ukraine resume after ceasefire expires
Six people have been killed after Zelensky warned of "more waves" of Russian strikes through Wednesday.
Shrinking Milka chocolate bar tricked consumers, says German court
A court in Bremen has found the manufacturer of the classic Alpine Milk chocolate bar guilty of "shrinkflation".
Passengers allowed to leave norovirus-hit cruise ship
Passengers on the ship showing no symptoms are allowed to leave, authorities say, after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal sickness.
Climbers clear path to Everest summit past giant chunk of ice
Nearly 1,000 climbers will attempt to scale the peak in coming weeks and this has raised safety concerns.
Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies aged 40
The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.
Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek
The voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas.
Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
The foreign minister says the "distressed" Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.
Air India crisis deepens ahead of final Ahmedabad crash report
Air India faces a leadership vacuum and mounting financial losses as it struggles to recover from the crash.
Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies aged 47
Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Trump's 'Golden Dome' will cost $1.2tn and might not stop all-out missile attack
That pricetag is nearly seven times higher than Trump's initial estimate, found an independent budget office.
Lebanon says two paramedics among 13 killed in Israeli strikes
Lebanon's health ministry says the paramedics were carrying out a rescue mission in Nabatieh in response to an earlier attack that killed one person.
Zelensky's ex-chief of staff in court as Ukraine corruption probe escalates
Andriy Yermak was named by Ukraine's two anti-corruption agencies as a suspect in a money-laundering scheme.
Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car
The man smashed into a car and stole luggage containing hard drives with the singer's tracks.
No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency
The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organization.
A decade on, Trump returns to a stronger and more assertive China
Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says.
Australia has some of the world's costliest homes. Will scrapping tax breaks help?
The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply.
Gaza sisters win prize for turning rubble into reusable bricks
Displaced teenagers Farah and Tala wanted to 'turn destruction into something useful'.
I led hikers up an Indonesian volcano - and then it erupted
An Indonesian guide who led hikers up Mount Dukono has described the moment of Friday's eruption which killed three people.
Why welfare isn't winning elections in India like it used to
India's welfare politics still matters, but voters increasingly want jobs, growth and dignity too.
Trump's China visit set to test fragile truce
The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.
Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever
With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.
Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak
The BBC reports from the city of Ushuaia, where experts have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak.
How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout
Some resorts enforce allocation rules from check-in to prevent people reserving loungers with towels in the holiday sunbed scramble.
Why Canada is seeing its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years
The boost marks a major turnaround for Canada after years of falling behind on defence capabilities.
Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different
The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.
Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it
Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.
How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026?
With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup, Simon King looks ahead to the weather's potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.
Indian model's understated Met Gala debut revives debate on cultural representation
Bhavitha Mandava’s Met Gala debut has brought a new wave of attention to her - and to her understated aesthetic.
Return of IS-linked families sparks debate in terror-traumatised Australia
Most Australians do not want the women and children to come home, but advocates say they're in danger.
The Kabul rehab centre hit by deadly Pakistani strike
Pakistan says it hit 'military and terrorist infrastructure' - but the UN and victims' families reject this claim.
'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence
The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.
Watch: Soldier on parachuting to remote island to bring Hantavirus aid
A specialist team helped supply critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic.
BBC tests out England and Argentina's World Cup training grounds in Kansas City
Will Grant visited one of the pitches where England captain Harry Kane and his team will call home ahead of the tournament.
BBC speaks with civilians inside Iran struggling with impact of war
Iranian authorities have imposed an internet ban but using trusted sources, special correspondent Fergal Keane hears from those traumatised by conflict and government repression.
Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square
The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.
