Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.

The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.

The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.

A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.

British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.

The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.

The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.

Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.

Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.

The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.

A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

A glamping facility was destroyed by the raging torrent in Bogor, West Java on 4 May.

The Jasper Jones and Runt author was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home.

The Boeing 737 plane crashed into a Chinese hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board.

The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.

Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.

Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was... statuesque at this year's fundraiser.

Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was... statuesque at this year's fundraiser.