Israel to reopen Gaza crossing after search for last dead hostage's body ends BBC News - World 26 January 2026 at 04:52 Israel's military says its troops are searching for the remains of Ran Gvili, reportedly at a cemetery in northern Gaza.
Uganda's military chief denies army assaulted Bobi Wine's wife BBC News - World 26 January 2026 at 05:31 Barbara Kyagulanyi, married to the opposition leader, says she refused to reveal her husband's whereabouts.
Greece biscuit factory fire leaves at least three dead BBC News - World 26 January 2026 at 03:06 A search is continuing for people still missing after a blaze broke out at a biscuit factory near the city of Trikala.
Russia using Interpol's wanted list to target critics abroad, leak reveals BBC News - World 25 January 2026 at 19:15 A leak exposes for the first time the extent of Russiaβs misuse of Interpol to request the arrest of critics.
Who was Alex Pretti, the intensive care nurse shot dead in Minneapolis? BBC News - World 25 January 2026 at 07:24 He has been described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking.
NRA and other US gun activists push back at Trump officials over Minneapolis shooting BBC News - World 25 January 2026 at 17:29 The gun-lobby group, typically aligned with Trump, criticises a suggestion that those who carry guns risk being lawfully shot.
NRA and other US gun activists push back at Trump officials over Minneapolis shooting BBC News - World 25 January 2026 at 17:29 The gun-lobby group, typically aligned with Trump, criticises a suggestion that those who carry guns risk being lawfully shot.
Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties BBC News - World 25 January 2026 at 22:08 The twin cubs' departure will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972.
Eighteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks BBC News - World 26 January 2026 at 03:17 The local coast guard is still searching for 24 missing passengers of the MV Trisha Kerstin.
Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally BBC News - World 26 January 2026 at 04:31 Gold is seen as a so-called safe-haven asset that investors buy in times of uncertainty and low interest rates.
Japanese ex-soldier reaches settlements in landmark sex abuse case BBC News - World 26 January 2026 at 01:39 Rina Gonoi, a former soldier, was sexually assaulted while serving in Japan's Self-Defense Forces.
Venezuela frees dozens of political prisoners, human rights group says BBC News - World 25 January 2026 at 13:29 It is the latest batch of detainees freed since the US seized Venezuelan President NicolΓ‘s Maduro in a raid.
Murder and MI5: How an extraordinary battle erupted over what the state keeps secret BBC News - World 25 January 2026 at 19:25 Can the state, especially when it is implicated in killing, be trusted as the arbiter of what should remain confidential?
'I spent Β£2,000 on one event': Why Gen Z is obsessed with Hyrox BBC News - World 25 January 2026 at 19:45 How young millennials and Generation Z - people in their twenties to early forties - have become obsessed with this fitness craze.
At least seven dead and 800,000 without power as major winter storm hits US BBC News - World 25 January 2026 at 23:38 Almost half of US states have declared emergencies as officials warn of "life threatening conditions" that could affect 180 million people.
Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day BBC News - World 26 January 2026 at 02:15 Temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday, reaching the "high forties" in Victoria and South Australia.
Trump says administration 'reviewing everything' after fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse BBC News - World 26 January 2026 at 04:46 The US president was asked by the Wall Street Journal whether the immigration agent who shot dead a man in Minneapolis had done the right thing.
'This is horrifying' - Minneapolis residents reel from second deadly shooting BBC News - World 25 January 2026 at 22:50 Two people have been shot dead by federal agents in the city in recent weeks, leaving many angry and frustrated.
Eighteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks BBC News - World 26 January 2026 at 03:17 The local coast guard is still searching for 24 missing passengers of the MV Trisha Kerstin.
Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day BBC News - World 25 January 2026 at 23:01 Temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday, reaching the "high forties" in Victoria and South Australia.