The late-night vote is a step towards bringing the 40-day partial shutdown - and long security lines at US airports - to an end.

The late-night vote is a step towards bringing the 40-day partial shutdown - and long security lines at US airports - to an end.

It is the secretary of state's first foreign trip since the conflict began last month.

One month since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, Tehran residents tell the BBC their lives have been devastated.

One month since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, Tehran residents tell the BBC their lives have been devastated.

Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.

Rescue teams now hope the whale will swim out of the shallow waters of Lübeck Bay and into the wider sea.

Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption.

Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption.

Fadiah Nadwa Fikri urged some in Singapore to "adopt her brand of radical advocacy", authorities say.

Anthony Albanese says nation's supply remains "secure" amid reports of panic buying and shortages.

Germany once terrorised Europe, but now Europe is welcoming a resurgent German military.

Mexico's navy launches a rescue mission for ships delivering aid to Cuba, strained by food and fuel shortages amid a US embargo.

Mexico's navy launches a rescue mission for ships delivering aid to Cuba, strained by food and fuel shortages amid a US embargo.

Two key supporters of Russia's war in Ukraine close ranks as Alexander Lukashenko visits Pyongyang.

Two key supporters of Russia's war in Ukraine close ranks as Alexander Lukashenko visits Pyongyang.

A series of new attractions are set to open across Tokyo on March 28th, including a world-class fountain show in Odaiba and a large-scale commercial complex offering gourmet experiences in central Tokyo, as the city rolls out new destinations aimed at drawing springtime visitors. (News On Japan)

Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption.