1. Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas in Gaza

2. Scepticism and cautious hope as PKK takes historic step to disband

3. Duterte elected mayor of home city from Hague prison

4. What does the US-China tariff deal mean?

5. China has come to the table - but this fight is far from over

6. Pope calls for journalists to be released from prison

7. Crates full of Nazi documents found in Argentine court''s basement

8. Entire Gaza population at critical risk of famine, UN-backed assessment says

9. First white South Africans flying to US under Trump refugee plan

10. Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding

11. US and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days

12. India great Kohli retires from Test cricket

13. India-Pakistan top military officials to speak as ceasefire holds

14. Poland accuses Russia of arson over 2024 shopping centre fire

15. Trump prizes more Gulf investment in the US

16. The rare disease in a remote town where ''almost everyone is a cousin''

17. Why Burkina Faso''s junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world

18. BBC team''s tense encounter with sanctioned Israeli settler while filming in West Bank

19. Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage as part of efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire

20. Trump to receive luxury jet for Air Force One from Qatar

21. Zelensky offers to meet Putin after Trump demands Ukraine hold direct talks with Russia

22. Taliban suspends chess over gambling concerns

23. Amber Heard announces birth of twins in Mother''s Day post

24. Three men held over suitcases stuffed with hermit crabs

25. Watch: Crowds cheer as Pope holds first Sunday address

26. What Trump does next on Ukraine is key - and he could go either way

27. Pope Leo prays at tomb of Francis ahead of first Sunday address

28. Trump praises ''friendly, constructive'' US-China trade talks

29. How backchannels and US mediators pulled India and Pakistan back from the brink

30. What is habeas corpus and why might Donald Trump want to suspend it?

31. ''Proud to be young'' - Beauty queen, lawyer and Botswana''s youngest cabinet minister

32. Along the Canada border, small-town America feels sting of Trump''s trade war

33. How to win Eurovision, according to the experts

34. Alcatraz''s last living inmate on Trump''s plan to reopen prison

35. Putin calls for ''direct talks'' with Ukraine

36. ''WeightWatchers set me up to fail'' - Why diet industry is losing to jabs like Ozempic

37. India and Pakistan accuse each other of ''violations'' after ceasefire deal

38. Soviet-era spacecraft ''likely'' to have re-entered Earth''s atmosphere

39. European leaders call Trump to discuss 30-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

40. Taylor Swift criticises Lively-Baldoni court summons

41. The US and China are finally talking. Why now?

42. White House ''actively looking at'' suspending habeas corpus

43. Trump administration considers suspending habeas corpus

44. Maga says Pope Leo may be American, but he''s not ''America first''

45. Diver dies working on tycoon''s sunken superyacht

46. No water, no power - Port Sudan reeling after week of attacks

47. ''I freaked out and spent 400 online – it felt like a last hurrah''

48. Elton John and Dua Lipa seek protection from AI

49. Magic spells, innuendo and riddles: Your guide to all 37 Eurovision songs

50. How will Pope Leo lead? His first days may yield clues

51. Mercenary and coup plotter Simon Mann dies

52. Mexico sues Google over ''Gulf of America'' name change

53. Turkish Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk to be released

54. South Africa hits out at US Afrikaner refugee plan

55. Watch: Steve Rosenberg reports from Russia''s Red Square on Victory Day

56. US confirms plan for private firms to deliver Gaza aid despite UN alarm

57. How a park ranger alerted world to Sycamore Gap tree''s fate

58. Watch: Trump misspeaks and calls toy firm Mattel a country

59. Can India and Pakistan find a way to de-escalate?

60. Xi shows he wants to be close to Putin - but not too close

61. Three things we learned from Putin''s Red Square parade

62. Pope Leo XIV warns against lack of faith in first mass at Vatican

63. Watch: Pope Leo XIV''s first Mass as pontiff

64. Putin ''back on world stage'' at Victory Day parade

65. India and Pakistan: The first drone war between nuclear-armed neighbours

66. Two Hungarians detained over alleged spy plot in Ukraine

67. Putin hosts Victory Day parade with tight security and a short ceasefire

68. Oh my God, it''s Rob! - Pope''s brother''s speaks of joy

69. Continuity the key for Pope seen as unifier in the Church

70. Pope Leo XIV marks new beginning for Catholic Church

71. Moon dust ''rarer than gold'' arrives in UK from China

72. Hong Kong pro-China informer: ''Why I''ve reported dozens of people to police''

73. ''He''s one of us'' - Catholic Americans react to first US-born pope

74. ''There is no truce'': Ukraine''s soldiers and civilians on Russia''s ceasefire

75. US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals

76. Mistrial declared in case against officer in fatal shooting of black motorist

77. Pakistan and India trade accusations over drone strikes

78. Israeli forces close UN-run schools in East Jerusalem

79. Watch Pope Leo XIV''s first public address - in full

80. Turkey moves to silence jailed Erdogan rival by blocking account on X

81. Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?

82. Charity linked to Prince Harry admits human rights abuses

83. Watch: Moment white smoke billows, signalling a new pope''s election

84. Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune by 2045

85. Shock as missing South African journalist''s decomposed body found

86. US cuts aid to Zambia over ''systematic'' medicine theft

87. Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire a farce after reports of hundreds of violations

88. Israel PM ''uncertain'' over condition of three Gaza hostages

89. Watch: Moments past conclaves elected new popes

90. US judge blocks plan to deport migrants to Libya

91. Men found guilty of violent murder of Aboriginal schoolboy

92. Smokey Robinson denies sexual assault allegations

93. Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Columbia University

94. What do Canadians make of Carney''s meeting with Trump?

95. Watch: Biden''s first interview since leaving the White House

96. Sotheby''s halts Buddha jewels auction after India threat

97. Australia Greens leader loses seat, cites ''Trump effect''

98. Woman killed in axe attack at Warsaw university

99. Is Ivory Coast''s red card politics an own goal for democracy?

100. ''This will be the work of years'': The medics identifying remains from Syria''s mass graves

101. Pope Francis backed him when he took on a president. Now he''s voting in the conclave

102. How Peter Dutton''s heartland lost him Australia''s election

103. Watch: The first day of the conclave in a minute

104. Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland spying report

105. Watch: Black smoke emerges after first conclave ballot

106. Russia says 60,000 air passengers stranded after Ukrainian drone attacks

107. Israeli strikes on Gaza restaurant and market kill 33, health ministry says

108. South African opposition politician hits out after failing to get UK visa

109. Indian air strikes - how will Pakistan respond? Four key questions

110. ''Why would we play Putin''s game?'': Ukrainians see Russian lull as sideshow

111. Airports closed, eerie silence in Indian-administered Kashmir

112. International gang sentenced for smuggling thousands of ants in Kenya

113. ''World Cup can be incentive for Russia to end war'', says Trump

114. Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by four women

115. Fear and uncertainty after strikes: BBC reports from Muzaffarabad

116. Sudan cuts ties with UAE over alleged paramilitary support

117. Indian and Pakistani civilians describe aftermath of strikes and shelling

118. Joe Biden on Trump: ''What president ever talks like that? That''s not who we are''

119. Trump appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine, Biden tells BBC

120. What we know about India''s strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir

121. Five Venezuelan opposition members ''rescued'' from Caracas, US says

122. Rosenberg: Russians remember WW2 with victory on their minds

123. Voting for new Pope set to begin with cardinals entering secret conclave

124. Merz''s messy path to power raises questions for future government

125. Mourning mother''s anger at Kenyan migrant smugglers

126. The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave

127. Carney tells Trump that Canada ''won''t be for sale, ever''

128. French hunter given suspended sentence for killing protected bear

129. EU plans to end Russian gas imports by end of 2027

130. Watch: Marble-size hailstones and thunderstorms hit Paris

131. India seeks to stop auction of jewels linked to Buddha remains

132. UK and India agree ''landmark'' trade deal

133. Israel tells people to evacuate from Yemen''s main airport

134. Merz defeat ''an obstacle not a catastrophe''

135. Peru imposes curfew in province where 13 mine workers were killed

136. How Kashmir attack victim''s widow went from symbol of tragedy to trolling target

137. Germany''s Merz falls short of majority in vote for chancellor

138. Hamas says ''no point'' to talks as Israel plans expanded Gaza offensive

139. Sudan paramilitaries escalate attacks on key city

140. Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants

141. Abuse victims question if Pope Francis did enough to stop predators

142. Met Gala 2025: Stars don their tailored best in suits, feathers and ties

143. Rihanna reveals she is pregnant with third child at Met Gala

144. ''We were happy to be invited,'' only survivor of toxic mushroom lunch tells court

145. Barbie maker warns of price hikes as tariffs increase costs

146. India worried about Chinese ''dumping'' as trade tensions with Trump escalate

147. Merz government to be sworn in as Germany ends months of stalemate

148. Conclave: Inside the world''s most secret ballot

149. Americans used to be steadfast in their support for Israel. Those days are gone

150. Watch: BBC reports from pier 33 - the gateway to Alcatraz

151. Newark air traffic controllers briefly lost contact with planes, union says

152. Is Trump''s plan to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison realistic?

153. Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen a day after missile attack near airport

154. Ukraine claims strike in Russia''s Kursk amid reports of fresh incursion

155. French minister apologises to Liverpool fans over Champions League chaos

156. Cable thefts leave thousands stranded on Spanish trains

157. Romanian PM pulls party out of government after nationalist vote win

158. Mexican mayor arrested over alleged links to cartel training camp

159. Popemobile to become health clinic for Gaza children

160. Ancient Indian skeleton still waiting for home

161. Israel security cabinet approves plan to expand Gaza offensive

162. NZ airport to remove Hobbit-themed eagle sculptures

163. Custom fireworks and standby firefighters: How the Vatican makes its smoke signal

164. Colombia''s wind farms bring promise and pain for indigenous group

165. Trump says non-US movies to be hit with 100% tariffs

166. Trump orders reopening of notorious Alcatraz prison

167. When is Sean ''Diddy'' Combs'' trial and what is he charged with?

168. Long-distance romance and closure from husband''s death - your memories of Skype

169. 27 lives per kilometre: How Russia took record losses in Ukraine in 2024

170. Peru kidnapping leaves 13 dead in gold mine

171. Watch: How Lady Gaga''s record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster

172. Syrian security forces ''oversaw'' armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says

173. Trump says he won''t seek a third term

174. Israeli army calls up tens of thousands of reservists for Gaza offensive

175. Woman missing since 1962 found ''alive and well''

176. Kidnapped father of French crypto-millionaire rescued

177. Brazil police thwart bomb attack on Lady Gaga concert

178. Elon Musk''s Starbase in Texas will officially become a city

179. Australia''s opposition left reeling after crushing election defeat

180. Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says

181. Houthi missile hits near Israel''s main airport

182. Jewels linked to Buddha remains go to auction, sparking ethical debate

183. Clair Obscur: How a passion project became 2025''s most talked-about game

184. How Katy Perry became the Hot and Cold popstar

185. Young men were getting a haircut ahead of Swedish festival - then they were shot dead

186. Romania reruns controversial election after earlier vote annulled

187. How Carney''s election win will change direction of trade war

188. Europe marks VE Day with Trump on its mind

189. Warren Buffett, 94, stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO

190. Crowds flock to free Lady Gaga concert in Brazil

191. Trump criticised after posting AI image of himself as Pope

192. Fears of global instability drive Singapore voters into ruling party''s arms

193. New post for Togo leader could see him rule for life

194. Seven killed in South Sudan hospital and market bombing, charity says

195. Six people arrested over triple murder in Sweden

196. Australian PM wins second term with increased majority

197. Tunisia jails ex-prime minister on terrorism charges

198. Tariffs on car parts entering the US come into force

199. Five people survive 36 hours in alligator-infested swamp after plane crash

200. Brazil social security minister latest to quit in major pension fraud scandal

201. ''I saved my ID card and my dog'': Israel expands demolitions of West Bank refugee homes

202. India and Pakistan are in crisis again - here''s how they de-escalated in the past

203. How ordinary Poles are preparing for a Russian invasion

204. Military parade to honour US Army will fall on Trump''s birthday

205. How Canada''s Conservatives threw away a 27-point lead to lose again

206. Germany defends AfD extremist classification after Rubio slams ''tyranny in disguise''

207. ''Unparalleled'' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times

208. Wall Street stocks bounce back from Trump tariff losses

209. Two dead after Peruvian navy ship hits oil platform in Amazon River

210. Seven killed in tour bus crash near Yellowstone National Park

211. US man gets 53 years for fatally stabbing Palestinian-American child

212. Canada''s Carney offers strategic invite to King ahead of Trump meeting

213. Meta threatens to cut off Facebook in Nigeria over huge fines

214. Chile issues tsunami warning after earthquake

215. South African woman convicted of kidnapping daughter Joshlin Smith

216. Hong Kong police arrest family of pro-democracy activist, reports say

217. Anger as Uganda president''s son says he''s holding opposition bodyguard

218. AfD classified as extreme-right by German intelligence

219. ''We are too scared to go back'': Kashmiris in India face violence after deadly attack

220. Gaza activist ship ''attacked by drones'' off coast of Malta, NGO says

221. Israel says it struck near Syria palace over violence in Druze areas

222. Ten dead, dozens injured in Philippines bus crash

223. How the ''Shetland Bus'' helped Norway resist Nazi Germany

224. Hundreds of cars get flat tyres after truck spills scrap metal

225. Gaza community kitchens warn food is running out after two months of Israeli blockade

226. Ground-breaking musician Jill Sobule dies in house fire

227. War in Ukraine not ending ''any time soon'', Vance says

228. Donald Trump is looming over Australia''s election

229. Four ways the film Conclave sheds light on the secretive way popes are chosen

230. Children fall ill in India ''after dead snake found in school meal''

231. Shein and Temu prices to rise as US closes small parcel loophole

232. Israel fires largely controlled after mass evacuations

233. Talks or no talks: who blinks first in US-China trade war?

234. Why Australia''s opposition is vying for votes on Chinese social media

235. Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing

236. Apple braces for 900m blow from Trump tariffs

237. ''Well there you go'' - watch moment spokeswoman learns Waltz news

238. Hundreds arrested in crackdown on May Day protests in Istanbul

239. Ros Atkins on... What''s in the US-Ukraine resources deal?

240. Deadly clashes in Syria''s Druze areas raise fears of widening unrest

241. Next round of Iran-US nuclear talks postponed

242. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz to leave role, US media reports

243. Tanzanian priest - and government critic - brutally attacked

244. Tesla denies contacting headhunters to replace Musk

245. Robert De Niro shows support for transgender daughter

246. Singapore''s ruling party pulls out all stops online to woo youth

247. Kamala Harris hits out at Trump in first major speech since losing election

248. Football-loving Brazilian nun, world''s oldest person, dies at 116

249. DR Congo seeks to remove ex-President Kabila''s immunity

250. Snake halts Japanese bullet trains after wrapping around power line

251. Seven takeaways from US-Ukraine resources deal

252. Watch: Runaway kangaroo closes stretch of Alabama interstate

253. US urges India and Pakistan to defuse tensions after Kashmir killings

254. Kenyan MP shot dead in ''targeted'' attack in Nairobi

255. Why the trees behind ''women''s gold'' beauty creams are under threat

256. Israeli reservists speak out against Gaza war as pressure on Netanyahu grows

257. Mushroom trial: Rare for alleged killer to host lunch, ex-husband says

258. Apple referred for possible criminal contempt investigation

259. Trump tells business chiefs he needs ''little bit of time'' as US economy shrinks

260. North Korea: First road bridge to Russia ''significant'' development

261. Chaos on roads as residents flee rampant Israel wildfires

262. US and Ukraine inch towards critical minerals deal

263. South Africa sets up inquiry into apartheid prosecutions

264. At least three deaths linked to massive Spain power cut

265. Drone footage shows scale of deadly Peru landslide

266. Katy Perry felt ''battered and bruised'' by backlash

267. Food authors say Australian influencer copied their recipes

268. Mystery in South Africa after police officers found dead in river

269. Targeted attacks on Colombian security forces leave 27 dead in two weeks

270. Taiwan condemns Somalia travel ban

271. Israeli forces arrest prominent Palestinian journalist in West Bank

272. Border crossings, egg prices and jobs - Trump''s 100 days speech fact-checked

273. Swedish police arrest teenager after fatal triple shooting

274. Trial begins for Australian woman accused of cooking fatal mushroom lunch

275. Xi''s dream may be dying and Trump is not his biggest problem

276. Trump congratulates Canada''s Carney as they agree to meet in ''near future''

277. Pakistan claims ''credible intelligence'' India is planning an imminent military strike

278. Five things you need in case of a power outage

279. Trump celebrates 100 days in office by touting record and blasting foes

280. The TikTokers accused of triggering an election scandal

281. ''We want to trade'': Vietnam''s future caught between the US and China again

282. Australia''s last vote was all about Indigenous people. Now they say it''s ''silence''

283. Life inside Iraq''s ''Forbidden Zone'' controlled by Turkey

284. Several reported dead after suspected shooting in Sweden

285. Canada will deal with Trump ''on our terms'', Carney tells BBC

286. Trial of gang accused of Kim Kardashian robbery begins in Paris

287. Malta''s golden passport scheme breaks EU law, top court rules

288. Gaza medic detained during deadly Israeli attack released, Red Crescent says

289. How Spain powered back to life from unprecedented national blackout

290. Spain rules out cyber attack - but what could have caused power cut?

291. Pressure mounts to probe Kenya police and army after BBC exposé

292. Opposition sails to victory in Trinidad and Tobago

293. Iran blames ''negligence'' for port blast as death toll rises to 70

294. Trump made Carney''s turnaround victory possible

295. How African popes changed Christianity - and gave us Valentine''s Day

296. Hope and fear as tourists trickle back to Kashmir town after attack

297. Police arrest two in connection with theft of Secretary Kristi Noem''s bag

298. Suryavanshi, 14, makes history with stunning IPL century

299. Three US citizen children, one with cancer, deported to Honduras, lawyers say

300. Watch: Crew survives after powerboat goes airborne and crashes