World news

Why an anti-sacrilege law in India's Punjab has sparked controversy

The dispute has revived one of Punjab's most sensitive political and religious issues ahead of state elections next year.

Girl trapped in Venezuela quake 'survived on ketchup and cheese'

BBC international correspondent Yogita Limayee meets 12-year-old Fabiana, who was trapped in Venezuela's devastating earthquakes.

Crimea residents describe 'catastrophic' situation after Ukrainian strikes

Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains why Crimea is a target for Kyiv, and why the peninsula matters to Vladimir Putin.

'I ate ketchup and cheese', says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours

Fabiana was trapped in the rubble of a 10-storey residential building after two earthquakes rocked Venezuela in June.

Thousands of forgotten WW1 soldiers recognised for first time

Nearly 10,000 soldiers' names are being added to the official database of war dead, a cherished step for many of their descendants.

Nine killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv on eve of Nato summit in Turkey

Crews are racing to find survivors under rubble as Russia targets Kyiv in air strikes for the second time in a week.

Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue

Albanese has apologised 'unequivocally' after his remarks were met with a wave of backlash.

Bangladesh courts China even as ties with India improve

Relations between Dhaka and Delhi, that turned frosty under the interim government, are on the mend.

Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why this moment matters for France

The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stan…

The African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woes

Fishing crews in Sierra Leone say large Chinese ships are illegally hoovering up stocks.

A global hub for fake luxury goods, Vietnam cracks down on its black market

The Trump administration wants Vietnam to stamp out its booming counterfeit industry. Locals are divided.

Eight rescued from seaplane that made 'hard landing' in New York's East River

Eight people were removed from the Kodiak 100 seaplane by fire department units and two had minor injures.

Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leader

The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is in Tehran, where funeral events are taking place in honour of Iran's former lead…

Plane hit by firework while landing in Chicago

The plane had 52 passengers and six crew onboard. No injuries were reported.

USA striker Balogun's one-game ban suspended by Fifa

Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban is suspend…

From 'a beautiful night' to 'world's greatest hangover', guests react to Taylor and Travis's wedding

Some of the famous guests have been posting on social media about the big day in New York.

Thousand welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run

Tens of thousands of fans formed an ocean of blue outside the airport in capital city, Praia.

Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks

Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".