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More than 150 explosive devices are discovered during a raid on a farm in Virginia.

President Zelensky said his country would not allow Russia to "earn additional billions on our blood".

Authorities identified Debrina Kawam, 61, of New Jersey as the victim of the 22 December attack.

A look back through the BBC archive of interviews with the former president.

The BBC's Will Vernon reports amid emotional scenes as freed prisoners arrive in Ukraine.

Marking five years since Covid emerged, the WHO says China should share data as "a moral and scientific imperative".

Cecilia Sala could be used as "political leverage" after an Iranian citizen was detained by Italy, a US state department spokesman has said.

The former US president and Nobel Peace Prize winner has passed away at the age of 100.

Egypt's environment ministry says the attack occurred in "deep waters outside of the designated swimming area".

Videos show waves reported to be up to four metres high upending boats and deluging towns.

The 76-year-old appeared on the front of magazines including Sports Illustrated and Vogue Paris.

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk argue for skilled visas - but Trump and other supporters disagree.

Sebastian Zapeta is accused of setting a woman on fire and fanning the flames.

An official says the Yemeni group will not stop until the war in Gaza ends, as Israel's PM says it is "just getting started".

For years repairing watches was a booming business, but a Kaduna horologist now has time on his hands.

Waack Girls tells the story of six women who discover themselves as they learn the dance form waacking.

Video shows chaos inside an airport terminal in Sanaa, as passengers flee the strikes.

A biodiversity hotspot has become the stomping ground of poachers.

The animals - including a Bengal tiger, cougars and bobcats - have died of the virus over the past several weeks.

The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.

Over the centuries, painters in India have depicted Jesus's birth from a uniquely local perspective.

Lorries containing pesticides and sulphuric acid plunged into the Tocantins river in the north of the country.

More than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years.

Ismail Haniyeh was Hamas's most prominent leader until his death in July.

"Yana" is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia.

Veteran director and screenwriter Shyam Benegal, often regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers in Indian cinema, has died at the age of 90, leaving behind an irreplaceable legacy. Shyam Benegal breathed his last today at 6:38 pm at Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central, where he was undergoing treatment for chronic kidney disease. His films, including 'An kur', 'Nishant', 'Manthan ', and ' Bhumika ', established him as a pioneer of the Indian parallel cinema movement in the 1970s and 1980s. Benegal was honoured with the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi seven times and received the V Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018. Born on December 14, 1934, in a Konkani-speaking Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin family in Hyderabad, Benegal collaborated extensively with actors from FTII and NSD, including Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Smita Patil, Shabana Azmi, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, and Amrish Puri. His films left an indelible impact on ...

It prompts a sharp rebuke from Panama's president, who says "every square metre" of the canal belongs to his country.

The US Homeland Security Secretary says rhetoric about the murder suspect is concerning.

An officer in Peru smashed a suspected drug dealer's door in, while clad as Dr Seuss' famous character.

The president-elect's daughter-in-law had been spoken of as a replacement for Senator Marco Rubio.

The senior official said a ceasefire deal is close but key issues remain that need to be bridged.

Mr Baldoni's lawyer says the allegations are "categorically false" and a "desperate attempt to 'fix' her negative reputation".

The BBC's Bethany Bell reports from the empty Magdeburg market, on what should be one of the busiest nights of the season.

Footage from German broadcaster MDR shows police confronting a man lying on the floor by a car.

VW and a union have, however, agreed to cut more than 35,000 jobs across the country by 2030.

At least one person has been killed, Magdeburg's local public broadcaster reports, citing police.

Eight people accused of abetting the jihadist murder of Samuel Paty will learn their fate in a Paris court.

Both liberals and conservatives criticised Ahmed al-Sharaa, after he asked the woman to cover her hair before the picture.

Ahmed al-Sharaa is intelligent, astute and reluctant to say what sort of country he wants.

The president-elect and Elon Musk rejected the bipartisan spending plan that would prevent a government shutdown.

The UFWD is a decades-old - and increasingly controversial - arm of China's Communist Party. What does it do?

In an interview with Jeremy Bowen, the leader of the rebel group HTS says sanctions on Syria should be lifted.

A huge fire breaks out at Liberia's Capitol building a day after it was the scene of a bitter dispute.

Veteran actor Jeetendra and his wife, producer Shobha Kapoor, recently celebrated 50 years of togetherness with a grand celebration. To mark this milestone, the couple hosted a lavish bash at their Mumbai residence, which was attended by their close friends and family including Neelam Kothari , Krystle D'Souza, Raksesh Roshan, Samir Soni, and Ridhi Dogra. In a video shared on Instagram, Jeetendra is seen taking over the dance floor with director Rakesh Roshan . They groove to the iconic song Naino Mein Sapna from the 1983 film Himmatwala . Dressed in a black safari suit, our favourite Jeetu Ji impresses everyone with his dance moves. Reacting to the post, Krystle D'Souza dropped heart-eyed emojis in the comment section, while Patralekhaa also shared red heart emojis. Take a look:  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mushtaq Shiekh (@mushtaqshiekh) Earlier, Krystle D'Souza also shared inside glimpses from the annive...

A new approach is needed to tackle the interlinked crises afflicting the planet, scientists warn.

The damaged pipeline sparked a massive fire prompting road closures and emergency responses.

The BBC's Analysis Editor, along with BBC Verify, takes a look at material from the scene to assess what we know.

Despite losing, the result was the outcome the SDP leader wanted and paves the way for early elections.

Jacktone Odhiambo fell down and cried after the judge sentenced him for killing Edwin Chiloba.

Quentin Sommerville is on patrol with HTS in Latakia, as they pledge to protect minorities.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirms contact with the HTS group, despite it still being on the US terrorism list.

As Israel unveils plans to expand its Golan Heights settlements, Syrians living nearby say they want an end to conflict.

The five remaining members of the drug ring have returned home after almost 20 years in Indonesian prison.

Large crowds of protesters gather outside the Georgian parliament to object to the appointment of a new president.

The country criticises a map shown at a Fifa presentation that appeared to exclude Crimea.

Prosecutors said the company gave Purdue Pharma advice on how to "turbocharge" sales of OxyContin.

The former House speaker suffered an unspecified injury while on an official trip to Luxembourg, her office says.

Mr Timmerman told CBS that he was detained upon entering Syria seven months ago.

The BBC's international editor returns to Bashar al-Assad's presidential palace, where he interviewed him in 2015.

Macron had been expected to appoint a PM on Thursday, after Michel Barnier was ousted eight days ago.

The men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot have been dubbed Monsieur-Tout-Le-Monde as they broadly represent a microcosm of French society.

Former South Korean defence minister Kim Yong-hyun has attempted to take his life, an official said.

The court says Murdoch acted in "bad faith" by trying to give control of his empire to his eldest son.

The Hollywood star said he cannot remember the first 20 days following the stroke in April last year.

This year, yet again Powerhouse Ranveer Singh proved that he is undoubtedly made for the big screen with his 'Simmba' stealing the show like no other. With the fan-favourite Simmba, the audiences couldn't be more thrilled as he emerged as the only redeemable factor of Singham Again with a multi-star cast. It is true that whenever he comes on the screen, you can't take your eyes off.  The energy in theatres was nothing short of electric as Singh's beloved character, Sangram Bhalerao, aka Simmba made his grand entry in Rohit Shetty's Singham Again. Known for his larger-than-life charisma and infectious energy, Ranveer's entry scene set the tone, creating an atmosphere of excitement and celebration among fans. The iconicity of Simmba lies in Ranveer's portrayal which brings a lighthearted balance to the intense drama and high-octane sequences that are hallmarks of Shetty's films. Singh's character, introduced in Simmba (2018), has been the most lo...

The BBC's Lina Sinjab - who fled Damascus 2013 as it was engulfed in war – reflects on her return to the city.

Jay-Z has dismissed the action as a "blackmail attempt", while Diddy has denied the claims against him.

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala made it official on December 4, updating their relationship status to married. The couple married at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. Recently, the couple shared a new set of pictures from their wedding album on social media. The first picture captures Shobhita tenderly holding Naga Chaitanya 's face. The following snaps depict various rituals from their wedding ceremony, including the Havan and Jaimaala ceremonies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sobhita (@sobhitad) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sobhita (@sobhitad) Several photos and videos from their intimate wedding have been circulating on social media. In one of the videos, Naga Chaitanya is seen tying the mangalsutra around Sobhita's neck, a moment that left both of them emotional. Sobhita was seen wiping away her tears during the ceremony. For the rituals, she w...

The president-elect tells NBC he will make a number of decisions quickly after he takes office again.

Creator Steph Broadbridge says lawyers for Rachael Gunn sent a cease and desist letter.

Rebels have freed thousands of detainees from jails as they swept across the country.

William joins other world leaders in Paris for the ceremonial reopening of the world-famous cathedral.

The shoes, which could fetch as much as $3m, were worn by actress Judy Garland in the classic 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz.

The West African nation is guaranteed a new leader as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after serving two terms.

The singer cannot be sued as an individual, a judge has ruled.

A court ruling follows intelligence allegations of Russian interference promoting a far-right candidate.

The head of President Yoon's party called for his suspension in a sign it may back moves to impeach him.

Macron rejected calls to resign, a day after his prime minister was ousted in a no-confidence vote.

Yoon Suk Yeol is facing protests and a police investigation into his shock martial law decree.

The man suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries during the incident in the country's far north.

Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa.

There's no end in sight to the political instability as French PM Barnier faces a no-confidence vote.

UK drug gangs paid Russian criminals to swap their dirty street cash for untraceable cryptocurrency, police say.

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has experienced exile, detention and a quarter of a century in top government posts.

Mandy Damari tells the BBC she is increasingly concerned for her daughter Emily, who has been held for more than 400 days.

The judge upheld her previous decision, saying board members who set the pay were too heavily influenced by Mr Musk.

The suspect, wanted for felony theft, was later apprehended and charged.

After days of demonstrations and public resignations, Georgia's prime minister rejects a call for new elections.

The country's president has already shown he is prepared to go to brutal lengths to save his regime.

Lai Ching-te's trip to the US state is being billed as a stopover, but has been condemned by Beijing.

Veteran voice actor Morgan Lofting is no more. She was most recognised for her role as the Baroness, the vicious Cobra senior intelligence officer who caused mayhem in the G.I. Joe animated series and films. As per The Hollywood Reporter, Lofting died on Wednesday at her home in Burbank, her agents Nery Lemus and Christopher Arsaga of CelebWorx announced. "As one of the 10 founding actors at our agency, she meant the world to us and our company," they said in a statement. The voice actress also portrayed Aunt May and the Black Cat for a 1981-82 Spider-Man series and Moonracer and Firestar for a 1985 Transformers series, and she did voice work on the Arnold Schwarzenegger-starring Total Recall (1990), too. Lofting came up with a European accent for the dark-haired Baroness, a sexy master of disguise and expert in weapons and hand-to-hand combat who sported black-rimmed eyeglasses and a tight black leather outfit. She voiced the terrorist in G.I. Joe miniseries in 1983, ...

The American has been streaming continuously for 30 days to try reclaim the record he set last year.