For more than four hours, Hegseth faced questions about his ability to run the defence department, including its three million employees and massive budget.

What we know so far about the possible ceasefire deal being negotiated between Israel and Hamas.

Mediator Qatar says there are no major issues blocking a ceasefire and hostage release agreement.

President Biden moves to reverse the designation introduced by Donald Trump before he returns to office.

The wife of a Ukrainian prisoner of war explains how Russia attempted to recruit her for sabotage.

What we know so far about the possible ceasefire deal being negotiated between Israel and Hamas.

About 100,000 scores by the Austrian-American composer have been lost in the Pacific Palisade fires.

Rescuers say medical supplies are running low as health workers struggle to treat the victims.

A Romanian court lifts the order that was imposed on the controversial influencer last year.

The BBC's Samira Hussain describes what she saw at the world's largest religious gathering.

A prosecutor says there was enough evidence in the 2020 US election case - but he was scuppered by Trump's win in 2024.

Officials in several Russian regions, some hundreds of kilometres from the border, reported strikes overnight.

Allies of the president-elect can expect intense questioning when Senate confirmation hearings begin this week.

The announcement comes following a number of incidents in which infrastructure has been damaged.

Hundreds of people have reportedly been underground since a crackdown on illegal mining began last year.

Trump is accused of inspiring Jan 6 violence but prosecutors thought an incitement charge would be too risky.

Allies of the president-elect can expect intense questioning when Senate confirmation hearings begin this week.

Hundreds of people have reportedly been underground since a crackdown on illegal mining began last year.

The measure is meant to help tackle the country's housing crisis, the prime minister said.

Chester Griffiths says the ferocity of the flames demonstrates the need for residents to be prepared.