The US has put pressure on India to reduce its energy purchases from Russia in a bid to hit the Kremlin's war chest. Follow live text and listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary as Australia face ...

The long-time opposition leader died aged 80 in India, where he had been receiving medical treatment. Activists are stopping foreigners going to some health clinics with little push-back from the ...

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond. She was married to Ghana's longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women's rights work. Rayno ...

Fifteen people died in the night-time collision in the Somali region, officials tell the BBC. They say the decision "runs contrary to the desired structural change" they were seeking. Nicolas Sarkozy, ...

The Emirates cargo flight hit a vehicle on the ground after it landed at the international airport. Beijing has avoided any sharp downturn but faces economic challenges including US tariffs. The ...

The prayer closes a gap that stretched back to the Reformation in the 16th century. Leaders pushed back a decision on Moscow's assets until December after Belgium raised concerns. The world's ...

Campaigners say Starlink technology has enabled crime syndicates to operate from locations along the Thai-Myanmar border. Singapore has strict rules against protests and has effectively banned public ...

The court also says Israel has not substantiated its allegations against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tells the BBC far more aid is needed to start tackling ...

Cheryl Grimmer was abducted from Fairy Meadow beach in Wollongong in January 1970. The friend who jumped in to save the surfer also drowned, police said. Anthony Albanese said his ambassador was doing ...

The talks in Washington were a win for Australia, but at home many are nervous about the relationship. In 2020, Kevin Rudd wrote on social media that he believed Trump was the 'most destructive' ...

The offences involved cocaine valued at between £55,920 and £111,840 and £15,000 in Manx bank notes. Tensions rise over future of Manx benefit payments Minor injury services mooted for weekend ...

At least 27 people have been killed in US strikes on alleged "narco-boats" in the Caribbean. The protests come just days after a new president was sworn in following Dina Boluarte's impeachment. The ...