Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike

Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died after several days in hospital, an environmental group said.

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Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped

Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past".

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Japanese pop group XG went from brutal five year training to global pop stars

The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.

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What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it

BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.

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Billionaire Ambani's Jio announces what could be India's biggest share sale

India's largest telecom operator is expected to raise around $4bn (£3.02bn), according to media reports.

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Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for

While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.

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Serial killer who murdered eight women in Long Island town imprisoned for life

In fiery exchange, judge sentenced him to three life sentences plus 25 years to life on four other charges, all running consecutively.

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Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity

For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.

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German broadcaster removes TV intro after Elon Musk takes legal action

ZDF TV responded to a "cease and desist" letter after the tech trillionaire condemned the broadcaster's "outrageous lies".

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Watch: California wildfires rage near passing vehicles

The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities.

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Man apologises for making racist gesture at Korean in World Cup match

He was caught pulling the corners of his eyes at a South Korean influencer during the match in Mexico.

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Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap

Nearly 55% of participants voted against the proposal to cap population by cutting migration, results show.

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Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess's son Høiby

Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.

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Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online

A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.

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The college scam that promised students fleeing war a new life in Finland

BBC speaks to students from war-torn Myanmar who say they were cheated after paying to study abroad.

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Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government

The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.

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South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss

The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.

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Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

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World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase

In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.

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Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest against US Ebola quarantine centre plan

Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.

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Peru election result close as vote counting continues

The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability.

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Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout

The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.

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Ragas and symphonies: Indian maestro Ilaiyaraaja is still reshaping music 50 years on

Fifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema.

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Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope's open-air mass

The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.

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Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US

The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.

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Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war

The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.

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'Extremely intelligent' bear on the run in Japan after injuring four people

Authorities said that a bear in north-east Japan has eluded capture by opening a window.

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Uneasy neighbours: Can three World Cup hosts put differences aside for a month?

The tournament comes after a period of fractious relations between the US, Canada and Mexico.

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Now you can hire people to carry your shopping bags in Delhi - will it work?

CarryMen employees don't just carry shopping bags - they also push prams and queue up at food counters.

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'They'll fix the building, but not our souls': Sleepy Kyiv neighbourhood hit in Russian strike

Scenes of devastation greet residents emerging from underground shelters after a major Russian attack.

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Trump inserts himself into the centre of America's 250th birthday celebrations

Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.

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Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears

IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.

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Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival

Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.

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Polls open in Ethiopia, but not everyone can vote

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

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