Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast

Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.

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At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, officials say

It is one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the start of Moscow's war on Ukraine.

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Nigeria's mass wedding - and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky

The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage.

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'I ran because I knew I would die': Russian drones target medics in Ukraine

Ukrainian emergency workers warn of growing Russian attacks on hospitals and ambulances.

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I was standing in front of my teacher when she was shot, Thai pupil says

The student says she feared never seeing her mother again after the attack killed five teachers.

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Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'

While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.

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German airport drone-bomb: Could Russia be involved?

The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany.

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Rihanna is 'in the studio', says partner A$AP Rocky

The singer, who last released a full album in 2016, is in the studio and "cooking", her partner said.

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Outrage as Ugandan football captain beaten to death in street gang attack

The 27-year-old was killed by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to rob him, police say.

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Armed man arrested near Trump's golf course ahead of president's visit

The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the coastal golf course in California.

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Moment pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills at Indonesian airport

A Malaysian pilot was arrested at Jakarta airport after being found with around four stone (26kg) of drugs hidden in his luggage.

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Outside the Moscow restaurant where bomb killed three

The BBC's Russia editor reports from Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place.

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Two crew killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives

One Danish and one Greek national died in the incident, while a British pilot and another Greek crew member survived.

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Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations

State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.

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Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire

The vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island.

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Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says

The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.

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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says

The Nepali-born climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.

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Uefa has 'lost confidence' in Fifa leadership

Uefa says it has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino's Fifa leadership as the fallout from the scrapped controversial investment plan intensifies.

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Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza

The realities of politics, war, zero trust, the deaths of thousands and the destruction of Gaza will make any agreement very complicated.

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Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe

Around 500 people, mostly tourists, are evacuated by boat from Agios Vasileios after becoming trapped.

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