Thousands flee Thai-Cambodia border after deadly clashes BBC News - World 8 December 2025 at 06:10 At least five people have been killed in the most serious confrontation between both sides since July.
Thieves snatch eight Matisse artworks from library in Brazil BBC News - World 8 December 2025 at 05:36 The thieves enter the library in normal opening hours, stuffing the art works into a canvas bag.
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.
Syrians share their thoughts one year on from the fall of Assad BBC News - World 8 December 2025 at 03:38 The BBC's Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega speaks to Syrians about how life has changed since the revolution.
Woman who blackmailed Son Heung-min gets four years in jail BBC News - World 8 December 2025 at 03:03 The woman claiming she was carrying the ex-Tottenham captain's child and extorted $200,000 from him.
One hundred abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria BBC News - World 8 December 2025 at 03:27 Details of the release of the schoolchildren are still unclear and 165 people remain unaccounted for.
Man found guilty of Australian beach murder after hiding in India for years BBC News - World 8 December 2025 at 02:08 The half-buried body of 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley was discovered by her father in October 2018.
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.
Benin coup thwarted by loyalist troops, president tells nation BBC News - World 7 December 2025 at 16:53 Patrice Talon says the situation is "totally under control" not long after explosions were heard in Cotonou.
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.
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.