Mbappé sorry for ‘ill-judged’ Mao remark after backlash in China
The France star had referred to the former Chinese leader as a "dictator" during an interview about memes.
Nanotyrannus skeleton goes to auction in New York with £4.5m price tag
The auction of the rare skeleton comes amid debate in the scientific community about whether dinosaur remains should end up in private hands or public view.
Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin
This is the first time European leaders have had direct communication with Russia's president in more than a year.
Trump administration illegally fired James Comey’s daughter, judge rules
Maurene Comey believes she was let go from her job as a federal prosecutor because her father is the former FBI director.
Co-ordinated cattle raids kill at least 72 people in South Sudan
The cycle of revenge attacks continue as the country heads towards its first election since independence.
Truce begins in Ukraine city where residents ate weeds to survive
The Oleshky ceasefire, which the White House said was secured by US First Lady Melania Trump, is meant to allow aid to get in and civilians to get out.
Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for third time
Comey's lawyers say the case stems from alleged disclosure of classified information to the New York Times in 2016.
Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision again over Israel participation
A Dutch broadcaster reverses a decision to take part, citing "sensitivities" over Israel's participation.
Turnout so far highest in decades as Israelis vote in pivotal election
The elections - the first since the Hamas-led attacks on Israel and the wars which followed - are widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu.
Abhishek Sharma hits ton as India beat New Zealand by 6 wickets in 3rd T20
The opening pair put on 133-run partnership as India chased down 199 to wrap up the five-match T20 series.
Robert F Kennedy Jr. says Arabs don’t produce science or literature
US Secretary of Health Robert F Kennedy Jr. has said that Arabs don’t produce science, literature, or win Nobel prizes.
Media groups challenge India’s privacy law at top court
News organisations are challenging the law, arguing it could hamper investigative journalism and endanger sources.
Families of victims killed in Jordanian strike deny links to church attack
Jordan said it targeted ‘terrorist hideouts’ in Syria, but relatives of those killed deny any link to last week’s church
Why Jordan has struck Syria: What we know
Syria says Jordan did not coordinate with Damascus before launching operation in rural Deraa and Suwayda.
Iran says US ‘not serious’ about talks amid Tehran meeting
Officials from Iran, Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia held talks in Tehran in an effort to stop further escalation.
North Korean howitzer guns spotted close to border with South Korea
The sighting comes after a mine blast wounded three South Korean soldiers in September.
What does Israel’s election mean for Gaza and the wider world?
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale reports from Jerusalem as ballots are cast.
‘It’s magical’: London’s iconic Oxford Street goes vehicle-free
The cars have gone, and so have the buses, but while retailers expect a boost, residents worry about change.
WNBA Finals: Valkyries beat Dream to reach the brink of their first title
Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton shine for Golden State as Angel Reese's Atlanta team was stifled by a strong defence.
Heavy rains trigger massive flooding in Ecuador’s largest city
Parts of Ecuador’s largest city are underwater after severe rains battered the coast.