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Man named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru
The left-wing candidate won a narrow victory in a remote district in the Peruvian Andes, exit polls show.
Fort Hood survivor supports gunman’s execution by firing squad but questions livestream
Alonzo Lunsford tells the BBC he wants Nidal Hasan to look him in the eye when the military firing squad pulls the trigger.
Meet India's feisty Gen Z protester who is taking on Modi
Neha Bora has emerged as one of the most recognisable faces from India's recent Gen Z-led protests.
Christa Pike has 'profound' health turnaround after botched execution, lawyers say
Pike's lawyers say her recovery is "remarkable" as they give an update on her condition after she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection.
Suspect linked to Monaco bomb attack on millionaire breaks silence to BBC
Vitalii Zhykovych gives his own account of the attempted assassination of Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolayev.
USS Lincoln docks in San Diego after 10-month mission
The US aircraft carrier was set to return in May but the war with Iran has kept it at sea on one of the longest deployments ever.
Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design
The German sportswear brand wants the Sydney-based label to stop selling the clothes and pay damages.
"Exploited State Secrets for Profit": German Intelligence Rocked by Espionage Arrest of Former Chief
The arrest of ex-BND chief August Hanning has sent shockwaves through the intelligence world. Yet Hanning’s dubious consulting work was no secret. Does German intelligence have a systemic problem?
Why was the sign at the British consulate in East Jerusalem removed?
The consulate, first established in 1838, was set to be closed by the Israeli government in retaliation for UK sanctions.
Residents airlifted to safety after flooding in central Chile
The Mapocho river has burst its banks after an unusually large amount of rain fell in recent days.
‘Every day there is killing’: Gazans face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls
Many Palestinians are still living in cramped tent cities, with the US plan to end the war largely stalled.
How toxic haze is causing Singapore’s landmarks to disappear
The BBC’s Tessa Wong breaks down how one of Indonesia’s worst wildfire seasons is impacting countries around South East Asia.
Eckert’s Spygate ban may be lenient, but no sane manager will try the same trick again
Verdict has been a long time coming and the Southampton head coach has recaptured hearts and minds at St Mary’s
Houthi forces appear to make slow advance in south-west Yemen
Group’s fighters hit key airport in Aden with explosive moments before plane from Cairo was due to land
EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request
Lithuania and Canada were also pressured to withdraw, and days before #Disinfo2026, logos were wiped off website
Hegseth tells USS Lincoln sailors controversial deployment ‘wasn’t easy’
Pentagon chief tries to play down problems onboard carrier as it returns to dock after 260 days at sea without port call
Judge orders officials to preserve all evidence tied to Christa Pike’s botched execution
Judge tells Tennessee officials all items in execution room must be saved as Pike remains restrained in hospital bed
Canada to indefinitely bar mental illness as sole reason for access to euthanasia
Legislation is an effort by ruling Liberals to address growing clash over who has access to doctor-assisted death
Unexpected beach guest: Elephant seal draws crowds in Rio
Video. A southern elephant seal surprised Rio’s Copacabana beachgoers, drawing crowds, photos and social media buzz as officials set up barriers to protect it.
Eritrean troops move deep into Ethiopia's Tigray region, residents tell BBC
Residents of Adigrat tell the BBC they have seen truck loads of soldiers from Eritrea moving south.
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