The Taliban have been revisiting rulings made under the US-backed government, overturning thousands of cases.

An electoral quirk could mean rural voters in Nebraska hold the tie-breaking vote in November’s presidential election.

Productions are down by about 40% and entertainment industry employees say they can't find work.

How the BBC worked out the facts about blasts in Lebanon's capital from clues in social media footage.

A capsule heads to the International Space Station, where two crew are spending months longer than planned.

A capsule heads to the International Space Station, where two crew are spending months longer than planned.

Lebanon is a country that knows war - but for some Israel’s recent escalation already feels worse.

Israel has killed Hezbollah's leader - but this may bring the region one step closer to a much wider conflict.

Israel has killed Hezbollah's leader - but this may bring the region one step closer to a much wider conflict.

Drone video shows Hurricane Helene's path of destruction

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announces five days of mourning in response to the “martyrdom" of his ally.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announces five days of mourning in response to the “martyrdom" of his ally.

Fifteen women and two men were killed in a targeted attack on a village in Lusikisiki, police say.

Ukraine's president met Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and Joe Biden as he bid for Western help to end the war.

A damning picture emerges from a public hearing into the failure of Oceangate’s Titan submersible.

A damning picture emerges from a public hearing into the failure of Oceangate’s Titan submersible.

The death toll is likely to rise as intense rain is forecast to persist until Tuesday.

Behind the scenes at the United Nations, insiders tell the BBC they don't see major change whoever wins the White House.

Officials say Sumy's hospital was hit in the morning, and was struck again as rescuers were evacuating people.

Officials say Sumy's hospital was hit in the morning, and was struck again as rescuers were evacuating people.