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Whole families killed in recent Syria violence, says UN

March 12, 2025 - 04:38
The UN human rights office has verified the killing of 111 civilians in the coastal region, but says the actual figure is far higher.
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BBC Verify examines moments before cargo ship and oil tanker collision

March 12, 2025 - 04:26
Ship tracking data sheds light on what happened before the two vessels, the Solong and Stena Immaculate, collided in the North Sea.
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Final ruling bars far-right Georgescu from Romanian vote

March 12, 2025 - 04:09
Calin Georgescu loses a bid to overturn a ruling barring him from participating in next May's vote.
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Final ruling bars far-right Georgescu from Romanian vote

March 12, 2025 - 02:57
Calin Georgescu loses a bid to overturn a ruling barring him from participating in next May's vote.
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Not enough power to share: The political feud behind Rodrigo Duterte's downfall

March 12, 2025 - 02:48
The ex-president is on his way to the International Criminal Court following his arrest in Manila.
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Why is the Philippines' ex-strongman heading for The Hague?

March 12, 2025 - 02:48
Rodrigo Duterte is in custody after the ICC issued a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity.
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Philippines ex-leader Duterte on plane to The Hague after arrest

March 12, 2025 - 02:12
The ICC accuses him of "crimes against humanity" in a drugs crackdown that left thousands dead.
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Watch: Video shows aftermath of Moscow drone strikes

March 12, 2025 - 02:11
The Russian defence ministry said 337 drones were intercepted over Russia and 91 of them were shot down over the Moscow region.
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Pakistan militants attack train and take passengers hostage

March 12, 2025 - 01:44
Police say at least three people were injured in the attack and it is unclear how many people are being held hostage.
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Portugal elections loom as MPs hold confidence vote

March 12, 2025 - 01:29
PM Luís Montenegro is set to lose a vote of confidence, pitching his country into a third election in as many years.
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Maradona medical team on trial for football icon's death

March 12, 2025 - 01:18
Prosecutors say the Argentine legend's death could have been avoided and accuse hospital staff of negligence.
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Greenland's election: Why does it matter and how does it work?

March 12, 2025 - 01:00
Five of the six parties favour Greenland's independence from Denmark, differing only on how quickly that should come about.
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Sweden says Russia is greatest threat to its security

March 11, 2025 - 23:28
The nation's security service says there is a "tangible risk" of the security situation deteriorating further.
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Armed Islamists in deadly assault on hotel in Somalia

March 11, 2025 - 23:00
An explosives-laden vehicle blew up before gunmen entered the hotel, witnesses say.
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Armed Islamists in deadly assault on hotel in Somalia

March 11, 2025 - 23:00
An explosives-laden vehicle blew up before gunmen entered the hotel, witnesses say.
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Pakistan militants attack train and take passengers hostage

March 11, 2025 - 22:33
Police say at least three people were injured in the attack and it is unclear how many people are being held hostage.
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Sweden says Russia is greatest threat to its security

March 11, 2025 - 21:41
The nation's security service says there is a "tangible risk" of the security situation deteriorating further.
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Black Lives Matter Plaza demolished in Washington DC

March 11, 2025 - 21:09
"You can dig up concrete but you cannot erase history," said one resident of the capital.
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Uganda deploys troops to South Sudan - military chief

March 11, 2025 - 17:59
The soldiers will help South Sudan's president "secure" the capital, Uganda's Gen Kainerugaba says.
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Indian plane diverted after two-thirds of onboard toilets clogged up

March 11, 2025 - 16:12
The plane's toilets broke down as they were clogged by plastic bags and clothes, "causing discomfort to all".
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