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US insists it authored Ukraine peace plan ahead of talks on ending war

A group of US lawmakers say the secretary of state told them the draft did not reflect Washington's position. Marco Rubio has distanced himself from those claims.

UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises

Nearly 200 countries attended COP30, which aimed to commit the world to take more action on climate change.

'We worry more about food' say Venezuelans living under threat of US military action

While the US escalates a military threat in nearby waters, Venezuelans say the real enemy of the people is a sharp rise in food prices.

How Greene went from Maga loyalist to quitting Congress

Greene's tenure in Congress may be ending, but her involvement in US political life may not be over.

Who killed young Chechen woman who fled Russia for a life of freedom?

Aishat Baimuradova fled her home this year in the hope of living the way she wanted, but she was then found dead in her rented flat.

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 22 Palestinians, medical and civil defence officials say

Israel says it struck targets in Gaza after an "armed terrorist" crossed the so-called yellow line and fired at soldiers.

JFK's granddaughter shares terminal cancer diagnosis

Tatiana Schlossberg, 35, says she was diagnosed shortly after giving birth in 2024 and has less than a year to live.

Drones sightings halt air traffic near Dutch city of Eindhoven

It is the latest in a series of drone sightings near airports and military bases in northern Europe.

Three arrested in India after police crack $800,000 bank heist

Armed men posing as bank officials robbed a van transporting cash between bank branches in Bengaluru city.

Jair Bolsonaro arrested after being deemed a flight risk

The former Brazilian president is suspected of damaging an ankle bracelet as part of an alleged escape plan.

Nigeria sees one of worst mass abductions as 315 taken from school

The kidnapping comes amid a surge of attacks by armed groups in the African nation.

Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80

His family issued a statement on Saturday saying they are "deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness".

Five takeaways from Trump and Mamdani's surprisingly cordial meeting

It was billed as potentially the political showdown of the year - instead, both men gave one another praise.

Seven bodyguards arrested over Mexican mayor's murder

Carlos Manzo, an outspoken critic of cartel violence, was gunned down in public on 1 November.

COP30 - Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit

What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels?

Hidden in plain sight - Mumbai's glorious Art Deco legacy at 100

Mumbai is home to one of the world's largest collection of Art Deco buildings, but many are unprotected.

What we know about leaked US draft plan to end Russia's Ukraine war

There are 28 key points and while several on the face of it could be acceptable to Ukraine, others cross Kyiv's red lines.

Will Trump's no-show eclipse South Africa's G20 moment?

The host nation's goal of advocating for developing nations may be overshadowed by the absence of the US president.

Our babies were taken after 'biased' parenting test - now we're fighting to get them back

The Danish government has banned the use of parental competency tests on Greenlandic families after decades of criticism.

Family of missing Colombian seek answers after US strike on alleged drug boat

Lizbeth Perez's uncle has not been seen since a boat was hit in international waters in September.

Christian converts are among the Iranians being sent home from US

Iranians who have converted to Christianity and had their asylum claims rejected speak to the BBC.

Steve Rosenberg: Putin uncompromising as leaked plan reaches Moscow

Russia and Ukraine may be about to enter a period of intense diplomacy, writes the BBC's Russia editor.

BBC visits US-led Gaza ceasefire monitoring centre in Israel

Soldiers from more than 20 countries, diplomats and aid workers are based at the Civil-Military Coordination Centre (CMCC).

'Huge columns of smoke': BBC at the scene of fire at COP30

Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt was at the UN climate talks in Brazil when a fire broke out.

Watch: Chadwick Boseman posthumously honoured with Hollywood star

The late actor, who passed away in 2020 after a private battle with cancer, was celebrated for his role as Marvel’s Black Panther.

Watch: Indonesia's Semeru volcano spews giant ash clouds as it erupts

Java Island’s tallest mountain, a volcano called Mount Semeru, has spewed tall plumes of ash clouds that engulfed bridges and the surrounding countryside.

Japan's largest urban fire in decades rips through 170 buildings

Local media say one person was killed in the fire in the city of Oita, on the Japanese island of Kyushu.