Watch: Cat caught smuggling drugs into Costa Rica prison
19 May 2025 at 02:33
The feline was found carrying 235.65g of marijuana and 67.76g of heroin, authorities say.
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Today — 19 May 2025BBC World News
'A pain I can't describe': Tornadoes sweep multiple US states
19 May 2025 at 01:52
Dozens of people have died in parts of the United States after tornadoes caused catastrophic damage across the weekend.
Yesterday — 18 May 2025BBC World News
BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines
18 May 2025 at 23:37
An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.
Kenya's ex-justice minister 'deported' from Tanzania
19 May 2025 at 02:17
Karua was allowed into Tanzania last month but was stopped ahead of Tundu Lissu's latest court appearance.
Liberal mayor Dan beats nationalist in tense race for Romanian presidency
18 May 2025 at 20:13
Nicusor Dan fights off a strong challenge from a right-wing nationalist after months of political turbulence.
Portugal PM's party wins snap election but falls short of majority
18 May 2025 at 18:34
The ruling right-of-centre Democratic Alliance of PM Luís Montenegro wins elections, amid a far-right surge.
Austrian Eurovision winner JJ receives hero's welcome at Vienna airport
18 May 2025 at 12:51
The 24-year-old took the title at the Eurovision competition with the song Wasted Love.
Warsaw's liberal mayor narrowly wins Polish presidential vote
19 May 2025 at 02:35
Rafal Trzaskowski is set to face conservative historian Karol Nawrocki in a second round run-off.
Fatal blast near Palm Springs fertility clinic 'act of terrorism' - FBI
18 May 2025 at 08:02
One person was killed and four injured in Saturday's explosion outside the American Reproductive Centers.
Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer
18 May 2025 at 21:44
The disease has spread to the 82-year-old's bones but his office said the cancer could be effectively managed.
US officials investigating fatal Mexican Navy ship crash
18 May 2025 at 12:24
Authorities are examining the site in New York to determine how the collision, which killed two, occurred.
US officials investigating fatal Mexican Navy ship crash
18 May 2025 at 12:24
Authorities are examining the site in New York to determine how the collision, which killed two, occurred.
Two dead as Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
17 May 2025 at 21:56
At least 19 people were also injured after masts of training sail vessel hit New York City bridge.
Will Romania vote take country away from European mainstream?
17 May 2025 at 23:48
Voters are choosing between hard-right Euro-sceptic George Simion and liberal mayor Nicusor Dan in a presidential run-off.
Russia launched war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call, Ukraine says
18 May 2025 at 10:19
The barrage comes ahead of a planned call between Presidents Trump and Putin on Monday, as the US pushes for a ceasefire.
Ros Atkins on... Trump's deals in the Gulf
18 May 2025 at 02:04
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines President Trump's trip to the Gulf.
Pope Leo XIV calls for unity at inaugural mass and meets Zelensky
18 May 2025 at 13:44
The new pontiff railed against harm done to the poor and the environment in his first mass at the Vatican.
Kenya's ex-justice minister 'deported' from Tanzania
18 May 2025 at 09:05
Karua was allowed into Tanzania last month but has been stopped this time ahead of Tundu Lissu's trial.
Trump says he will call Putin to discuss stopping Ukraine 'bloodbath'
17 May 2025 at 12:09
The US president said the pair would speak on Monday, and he would later talk to Ukraine's President Zelensky.
Eurovision 2025: Austria wins with last-minute vote, as the UK comes 19th
17 May 2025 at 17:01
Austrian counter-tenor JJ wins with Wasted Love, but the UK gets zero points from the public.
