Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books BBC News - World 7 December 2025 at 22:07 The leak in the Egyptian department comes just weeks after a jewellery heist that put the museum's security infrastructure under scrutiny.
Japan protests after Chinese fighter jets lock radar on Japanese planes BBC News - World 8 December 2025 at 02:03 Tokyo has vowed a 'calm and resolute' response as tensions with Beijing continue to escalate.
New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says BBC News - World 7 December 2025 at 10:55 The Kremlin welcomes the starkly worded document, which does not cast Russia as a threat to the US.
Nightclub fire in India's Goa kills 25 staff and tourists BBC News - World 7 December 2025 at 12:40 Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic in one of Goa's bustling nightlife areas.
Ukrainian city hit by 'massive' strike as peace talks in US conclude BBC News - World 7 December 2025 at 02:17 Russia carried out strikes on Kremenchuk, while its defence ministry said it had shot down 77 Ukrainian drones in several locations.
Zelensky due at Downing Street for high-level Ukraine talks BBC News - World 7 December 2025 at 23:03 Sir Keir Starmer will also welcome the leaders of France and Germany as Europe looks to respond to a US-led push for a peace deal.
Jeremy Bowen: Syria feels lighter without the Assads' crushing weight - but now there are new problems BBC News - World 8 December 2025 at 01:00 One year into his rule Syria's leader has won over Trump and much of the West, but at home people know his weaknesses.
Hong Kong votes in election as city mourns deadly fire BBC News - World 7 December 2025 at 12:45 The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire.
Chernobyl radiation shield 'lost safety function' after drone strike, UN watchdog says BBC News - World 7 December 2025 at 07:09 The protective shield at the site of the 1986 disaster has lost its main safety function, the IAEA says.
White South Africans divided on US refugee offer BBC News - World 8 December 2025 at 00:05 Donald Trump says white South Africans are being persecuted and so qualify for asylum but black farmers are also being killed.
Death of Venezuelan opposition figure in custody 'vile', US says BBC News - World 7 December 2025 at 17:56 Alfredo Dรญaz, 56, died in prison cell on Saturday, human rights groups say, prompting opposition outcry.
Trump criticises Democrat he pardoned over not switching political parties BBC News - World 7 December 2025 at 15:08 Texas Representative Henry Cuellar is running for re-election as a Democrat after Trump pardoned him.
New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says BBC News - World 7 December 2025 at 10:55 The Kremlin welcomes the starkly worded document, which does not cast Russia as a threat to the US.
Katy Perry goes Instagram official with Justin Trudeau BBC News - World 7 December 2025 at 06:33 The pop star posted a string of photographs of herself and the former Canadian prime minister.
Chernobyl radiation shield 'lost safety function' after drone strike, UN watchdog says BBC News - World 7 December 2025 at 07:09 The protective shield at the site of the 1986 disaster has lost its main safety function, the IAEA says.
Americans to get free entry to parks on Trump's birthday BBC News - World 6 December 2025 at 14:32 At the same time, the Trump administration is withdrawing free entry on Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth.
Watch: Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera BBC News - World 7 December 2025 at 04:44 Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.
Katy Perry goes Instagram official with Justin Trudeau BBC News - World 7 December 2025 at 06:33 The pop star posted a string of photographs of herself and the former Canadian Prime Minster.
Death toll from devastating Indonesia floods passes 900 BBC News - World 6 December 2025 at 22:25 More than 100,000 homes were destroyed when powerful rains lashed the South East Asian country last week.
Watch: Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera BBC News - World 7 December 2025 at 04:44 Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.