Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela BBC News - World 16 December 2025 at 21:51 It comes a week after the US seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, in a move that intensified pressure on its government.
Trump expands US travel ban to five more countries BBC News - World 16 December 2025 at 21:02 The US will restrict entry of people from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria as well as holders of Palestinian Authority passports.
Thousands of dinosaur footprints found on Italian mountain BBC News - World 16 December 2025 at 10:09 The footprints date back some 210 million years and show traces of toes and claws.
US designates Colombian cocaine gang a terrorist group BBC News - World 16 December 2025 at 14:17 The move is seen as a further escalation of the Trump administration's war on drugs in Latin America.
Rob and Michele Reiner's son Nick charged with murder in parents' deaths BBC News - World 16 December 2025 at 20:00 Rob Reiner, the Hollywood director, and his wife Michele were both found dead with stab wounds on Sunday.
US designates Colombian cocaine gang a terrorist group BBC News - World 16 December 2025 at 14:17 The move is seen as a further escalation of the Trump administration's war on drugs in Latin America.
Trump's chief of staff disputes Vanity Fair story in which she criticises Vance and Musk BBC News - World 16 December 2025 at 14:33 In the interview, Wiles describes Donald Trump as having an "alcoholic's personality" and JD Vance as having been a "conspiracy theorist" for a decade.
Second doctor sentenced in Matthew Perry overdose death BBC News - World 16 December 2025 at 15:10 Dr Mark Chavez, one of five people who pleaded guilty in the Friends star's death, was sentenced to eight months of home detention.
Trump repeats criticism of killed Hollywood director Rob Reiner BBC News - World 16 December 2025 at 04:49 Reiner was a longtime Democrat, liberal activist and outspoken opponent of the US president.
Ukraine struggling to keep lights on under Russian attack, says energy boss BBC News - World 16 December 2025 at 07:54 DTEK boss Maxim Timchenko says the intensity of Russian strikes is so frequent there is no time to recover.
Sudan's RSF trying to cover up mass killings in el-Fasher, researchers say BBC News - World 16 December 2025 at 08:02 Satellite images show the paramilitary force is burying and burning bodies, Yale University researchers say.
Rebels say they will withdraw from key DR Congo city at US request BBC News - World 16 December 2025 at 12:12 The US accuses Rwanda of backing the rebel advance in breach of a deal brokered by President Trump.
EU waters down plans to end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035 BBC News - World 16 December 2025 at 12:10 Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.
Rebels say they will withdraw from key DR Congo city at US request BBC News - World 16 December 2025 at 12:12 The US accuses Rwanda of backing the rebel advance in breach of a deal brokered by President Trump.
Lizzo celebrates as fat-shaming claims dismissed BBC News - World 16 December 2025 at 04:38 The star says the allegations "haunted" her, but she still faces allegations of sexual harassment.
Eight killed in latest strikes on alleged drug boats, US military says BBC News - World 16 December 2025 at 11:04 The US has carried out more than 20 strikes in international waters on alleged drug vessels since September.
Thousands of dinosaur footprints found on Italian mountain BBC News - World 16 December 2025 at 10:09 The footprints date back some 210 million years and show traces of toes and claws.
French court sentences ex-DR Congo rebel and politician to 30 years in jail BBC News - World 16 December 2025 at 06:23 In a landmark trial, Roger Lumbala faced accusations about atrocities committed during the Second Congo war.
Bondi Beach gunman originally from India, police say BBC News - World 16 December 2025 at 09:11 Sajid Akram had "limited" contact with his family in Hyderabad since moving to Australia 27 years ago, a police official said.
Lizzo celebrates as fat-shaming claims dismissed BBC News - World 16 December 2025 at 04:38 The star says the allegations "haunted" her, but she still faces allegations of sexual harassment.