US carries out 'massive' strike against IS in Syria BBC News - World 19 December 2025 at 18:35 The US says it is acting in response to last week's deadly Islamic State attack on American forces in Syria.
US to strip alleged Bosnian war criminal of citizenship BBC News - World 19 December 2025 at 17:42 Kemal Mrndzic did not reveal that he had been a guard at a camp where atrocities occurred when seeking US naturalisation, officials say.
Palestinians tell BBC they were sexually abused in Israeli prisons BBC News - World 19 December 2025 at 17:01 Two men say they experienced the kind of abuse highlighted in recent reports on Israel's treatment of prisoners, which Israel denies.
Removed Ben & Jerry's chair says Magnum aimed to 'smear' her BBC News - World 19 December 2025 at 15:48 Anuradha Mittal was ejected from the board of the ice cream maker this week.
Tourists to face β¬2 fee to get near Rome's Trevi Fountain BBC News - World 19 December 2025 at 15:05 Visitors who don't live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February.
Charlie Kirk's widow Erika endorses JD Vance for president BBC News - World 19 December 2025 at 13:05 Conservatives traded criticims at this year's annual Turning Point USA America Fest conference.
Australia was seen as a world leader in gun control - Bondi has exposed a more complicated reality BBC News - World 19 December 2025 at 14:04 It introduced stricter gun laws after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, but some say they now need to be tightened further.
German court jails man for drugging, raping and filming wife for years BBC News - World 19 December 2025 at 12:40 The 61-year-old has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after posting the videos online.
Putin tells BBC Western leaders deceived Russia BBC News - World 19 December 2025 at 13:15 BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg had the opportunity to ask Vladimir Putin about his plans for the future of the country.
Putin vows no more wars if West treats Russia with respect BBC News - World 19 December 2025 at 16:43 Russia's leader said during a TV marathon that claims that an attack on Europe was planned were "nonsense".
US justice department will not release all Epstein files by Friday deadline, official says BBC News - World 19 December 2025 at 12:30 The Friday deadline was mandated by a bill that got near-unanimous support in the US Congress.
Knife attacker kills three after smoke bombing Taiwan metro BBC News - World 19 December 2025 at 13:41 The suspect's spree began at Taipei's main metro before he moved to another station nearby.
Bangladesh newspaper staff recall 'gasping for air' as offices set ablaze BBC News - World 19 December 2025 at 05:54 The fresh protests are sparked by the death of one of the leaders of protests that ousted ex-PM Sheikh Hasina.
French court rejects Shein website suspension over childlike sex dolls BBC News - World 19 December 2025 at 10:49 The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers.
Norway's crown princess likely needs lung transplant, palace says BBC News - World 19 December 2025 at 10:33 Mette-Marit has pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe.
UN-backed experts say Gaza food supplies improving but 100,000 still in 'catastrophic conditions' BBC News - World 19 December 2025 at 10:04 Israel says the report "doesn't reflect the reality" and ignores the volume of aid entering the Gaza Strip.
Uganda prison officer sacked for 'politicking' on TikTok BBC News - World 19 December 2025 at 09:18 Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.
South Africa defiant after US threatens 'consequences' over refugee centre raid BBC News - World 19 December 2025 at 06:59 South Africa has accused the US of employing Kenyans without work permits to process refugee applications.
Parents in India devastated as children with thalassemia test HIV positive BBC News - World 19 December 2025 at 02:11 The five cases in Madhya Pradesh state come weeks after a similar incident was reported in Jharkhand state.
Ros Atkins onβ¦ The alleged links between the UAE and Sudan's civil war BBC News - World 19 December 2025 at 11:16 BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines allegations of links between the UAE and Sudanβs RSF in the civil war, as international efforts continue to seek an end to the fighting.