Local officials in Japan blamed the unusually dry winter and strong winds.

The latest statement suggests that the 88-year-old is able to sit in his chair, eat normally and do what the Vatican calls "light work".

The latest statement suggests that the 88-year-old is able to sit in his chair, eat normally and do what the Vatican calls "light work".

Israel is due to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in return as part of an exchange.

Rising stars of African journalism are encouraged to apply for the award, which is now in its 10th year.

The US president is set to meet UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer - so what are the dos and don'ts?

President Trump says the pair are poised to sign a "very big agreement", which Zelensky described as a "framework".

The Taliban say 90,000 CCTV cameras in Kabul will reduce crime but there are fears for human rights.

The BBC joins a mission aboard the Léon Thévenin to repair an undersea fibre optic cable.

The BBC joins a mission aboard the Léon Thévenin to repair an undersea fibre optic cable.

Hundreds are thought to have died when the Adriana sank in international waters two years ago.

Hundreds are thought to have died when the Adriana sank in international waters two years ago.

The Academy Awards will take place on 2 March, with Conan O'Brien expected to host.

In a wide-ranging interview, the former Baywatch actress also explained why she no longer wears makeup.

A Ukrainian official says Kyiv has agreed to the terms of a deal which would give the US access to mineral deposits.

CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara speaks to the BBC about the future of the world's most valuable media franchise.

CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara speaks to the BBC about the future of the world's most valuable media franchise.

The camps are unsanitary, food barely sufficient, and many of those being held are in poor health.

The camps are unsanitary, food barely sufficient, and many of those being held are in poor health.

Tamil Nadu’s iron artefacts may predate Turkey's Anatolia, reshaping early Iron Age history.