How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow BBC News - World 9 December 2025 at 19:11 In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed - though 'much depends on the form of the conflict'.
Indian couple trolled over skin colour after wedding video goes viral BBC News - World 9 December 2025 at 19:14 Rishabh Rajput and Sonali Chouksey received congratulatory messages peppered with "jokes and memes".
Two teenagers went to seek gold. They were buried alive in a mine collapse BBC News - World 9 December 2025 at 19:24 Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.
Watch: Ozzy the dog sets Guinness World record for longest canine tongue BBC News - World 9 December 2025 at 18:42 The mastiff mix from Oklahoma City broke the previous record with his tongue measuring in at 7.83in (19.89cm).
'What's your name?' - Moment police confront Luigi Mangione at McDonald's BBC News - World 9 December 2025 at 17:18 Prosecutors have released bodycam footage showing the initial interaction between officers and the suspected CEO killer.
Judge rules Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury records can be unsealed BBC News - World 9 December 2025 at 13:55 In his ruling, Judge Paul Engelmayer cited a new law passed last month requiring the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein.
French PM wins crucial budget vote BBC News - World 9 December 2025 at 15:06 Sebastien Lecornu narrowly survived a crucial test on Tuesday as France's divided parliament voted in favour of a 2026 budget bill.
Czech billionaire becomes PM with promise to cut ties to business empire BBC News - World 9 December 2025 at 14:00 If he honours his pledge, he will no longer benefit from the sale of any Agrofert product, from frankfurters to fertiliser.
Czech billionaire becomes PM with promise to cut ties to business empire BBC News - World 9 December 2025 at 14:00 If he honours his pledge, he will no longer benefit from the sale of any Agrofert product, from frankfurters to fertiliser.
Lithuania declares emergency situation over Belarus balloons BBC News - World 9 December 2025 at 11:08 Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene says the "hybrid attack" poses a real risk to national security and civil aviation.
Nobel officials unsure when Peace Prize winner will arrive for ceremony BBC News - World 9 December 2025 at 15:06 Venezuela's opposition leader MarΓa Corina Machado is in hiding, and her current whereabouts are still unknown.
Ukrainians raise flag to show BBC the fight goes on in city claimed by Russia BBC News - World 9 December 2025 at 04:13 Ukraine barely has a hold on Pokrovsk, but its forces are keen to show they are still resisting Russia's advance.
These young Australians grew up with social media - what do they think of the ban? BBC News - World 9 December 2025 at 14:00 The BBC took to the streets of Sydney to find out what young people aged between 18 and 20 think of Australiaβs under-16s social media ban.
Lithuania declares emergency situation over Belarus balloons BBC News - World 9 December 2025 at 11:08 Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene says the "hybrid attack" poses a real risk to national security and civil aviation.
Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting at the border? BBC News - World 9 December 2025 at 05:20 The roots of the South East Asian neighbours' dispute go back more than a century.
Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders BBC News - World 9 December 2025 at 15:29 The UK praises Europe's "strength" after Trump says countries fail to control migration or take action to end the Ukraine war.
French feminists outraged by Brigitte Macron's comment about activists BBC News - World 9 December 2025 at 09:55 There has been pushback to the term used by France's first lady to describe activists who interrupted comedian Ary Abittan's show.
Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says BBC News - World 8 December 2025 at 19:21 A detailed study highlights the military's aerial campaign and how civilians have been its victims.
Sacked agents sue FBI, saying they were punished for taking the knee BBC News - World 9 December 2025 at 09:28 The group say adopting a gesture used by protesters helped to defuse tensions during a 2020 demonstration.
A coup too far: Why Benin's rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeeded BBC News - World 9 December 2025 at 09:20 Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.