US jury awards $42m to ex-detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib
A Virginia-based defence contractor is found liable for the abuse of three former prisoners.
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When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down
Chinese society is reeling from a series of deadly attacks. The reaction from authorities is often suppression.
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Lights under surfboards could deter shark attacks - study
Fixing LED lights under surfboards could stop great white sharks from attacking, Australian scientists find.
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Saudi crown prince says Israel committing 'genocide' in Gaza
Mohamed Bin Salman was speaking at the opening of a summit of Muslim and Arab leaders in Riyadh.
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Airlines suspend Haiti flights as plane hit by gunfire
It is the second time an aircraft has come under fire over Port-au-Prince, as gang violence worsens.
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Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick for UN ambassador?
Stefanik has been critical of the UN for what she argues is a lack of sufficient support for Israel's war against Hamas.
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Starmer set for Trump and Ukraine talks with Macron
The pair are likely to discuss Donald Trump's US election win when they meet for Armistice Day events in Paris.
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Fans spot porn website on Wicked dolls packaging
Mattel recently released the singing dolls ahead of the release of the Wicked movie starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
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Power in the Palms: Inside the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago
Political hopefuls flock to Donald Trump's Florida home as the president-elect assembles his cabinet.
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How a hologram is being used to solve a sex worker's murder
The fatal stabbing of a Hungarian teenager, killed shortly after she gave birth, has baffled police for 15 years.
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Irish man suspected of killing US nurse arrested in Hungary
Mackenzie Michalski was reported missing by friends after a night out in Budapest on Tuesday.
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Tens of thousands protest in Valencia over floods
Protesters chanted "murderer" and carried placards which accused the regional government of being "stained with blood".
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Huge protest demands Valencia's governor resign
People are angry at the authorities' handling of floods which killed more than 200 people.
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'Life turned to dust': A family's grief after Spain floods
Brothers Izan, 5, and Rubén, 3, were dragged from their father's arms during flooding in Valencia.
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Pictures from space show mighty smog choking Lahore
The smog covering Pakistan's second largest city has been captured in satellite images.
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US authorities investigate racist text messages
The messages include references to slavery and were received across the country.
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Putin congratulates 'courageous' Trump on election win
The Russian president says he was impressed by Trump's reaction to the first assassination attempt against him.
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US cuts interest rates as Trump election raises uncertainty
Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts and tariffs raise questions about much further the Fed might cut.
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South Korean president sorry for controversies surrounding wife
The first lady is accused of accepting a luxury Dior handbag and stock manipulation.
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Moldova cleans up its act to attract foreign businesses
Deputy PM admits former Soviet state was until recently a 'highly corrupt country' - but insists things are changing fast.
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Scot gets dream job as lighthouse keeper on remote Australian island
Sandy Duthie's "dream job" involves solitude, a 160-year history, and a colony of little penguins.
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German coalition on brink of collapse after Scholz fires key minister
The chancellor said he would call a vote of confidence in his government early next year.
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Watch: How election night unfolded
Catch up on the key moments from election night.
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Algeria silent after civil war book wins top French award
Algerian Kamel Daoud wins the Prix Goncourt for his novel Houris, a searing account of his country’s 1990s conflict.
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Israel PM Netanyahu fires defence minister Gallant
Netanyahu says trust between him Gallant has "eroded" in recent months.
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Migrants stranded on Diego Garcia offered move to UK
Around 60 Tamils struck on the secretive military island are to be brought to the UK.
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Mozambique presidential runner-up escapes alleged assassination attempt
Venâncio Mondlane says people tried to kill him after he went into hiding in South Africa.
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Queen Letizia in tears on visit to flood-hit Valencia
As anger flared in the stricken town of Paiporta, the Queen of Spain, with mud smeared on her face, was seen crying.
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Russia-friendly candidate ahead in Moldovan vote amid claims of Kremlin meddling
Alexandr Stoianoglo, backed by the pro-Russian Party of Socialists, has promised a closer relationship with Moscow.
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BBC reporter in Valencia: 'The fury is extraordinary to see'
The BBC's Mark Lowen in Paiporta: "People are picking up mud, throwing it at the king"
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Politicians not ambitious enough to save nature, say scientists
Representatives of 196 countries have been meeting in Cali, Colombia, as part of the COP biodiversity summit.
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'This is my city, I have to help' - huge volunteer response in flood-hit Valencia
There has been a growing outpouring of solidarity in and around Valencia to help those affected by catastrophic flooding.
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Outpouring of unity in Spain as anger grows over slow response to floods
Hundreds of volunteers take up buckets and brooms in Valencia as the government bolsters its response to the devastating floods.
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Bolivia military post seized and soldiers kidnapped
The move comes after weeks of clashes between security forces and supporters of ex-President Evo Morales.
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Moment police tackle teen accused of deadly Halloween shooting
Video shows the chaotic aftermath of the shooting on an Orlando street packed with revellers.
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Search for Spain flooding survivors continues
More than 200 people are dead and dozens more still missing after torrential rain earlier this week.
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Botswana's politician who did the unthinkable
Duma Boko is elected the country's first president not from the ruling party, in power for 58 years.
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