The opulent Ritz Hotel, in the heart of Paris, is likely to be a prominent target of the investigation.

The battle for this strategic point on a big road and rail artery in the Donetsk region has been going on for well over a year.

With endless rubble and destroyed streets as far as the eye can see, any plans for Gaza's future are a far cry from where it is today, writes Lucy Williamson.

With endless rubble and destroyed streets as far as the eye can see, any plans for Gaza's future are a far cry from where it is today, writes Lucy Williamson.

It was an encouraging night for the Democratic Party who scored some decisive wins. Here's what we learned.

A man in his early 30s drove deliberately into people on Oléron, off the French coast, officials say.

A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.

Jared Isaacman's initial nomination was withdrawn by the president in May during his high-profile feud with Elon Musk.

It is a historic moment as Mamdani also becomes the first South Asian and first Muslim to lead the city.

A man in his early 30s drove deliberately into people on the Ile d'Oléron off the French coast, a local mayor says.

Officials from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority boarded the Coral Adventurer on Wednesday morning local time.

Officials from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority boarded the Coral Adventurer on Wednesday morning local time.

At his New York victory rally, Zohran Mamdani gave a nod to Nehru’s iconic speech marking India's independence.

BBC News correspondent Nada Tawfik reports from inside the Zohran Mamdani's mayoral victory party.

Itay Chen's remains were returned to Israel via the Red Cross on Tuesday, meaning seven dead hostages now remain in Gaza.

After entering the race largely unnoticed, the new mayor of New York City can expect to face serious scrutiny in office.

Helen Garner's How to End a Story: Collected Diaries is first diary to win Baillie Gifford prize.

A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.

A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.

Zohran Mamdani, who will become New York City's youngest mayor since 1892, said in his victory speech that his win was a 'mandate for change'.