US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban law BBC World News 17 January 2025 at 07:18 A law passed last year requires TikTok's Chinese parent company to sell the video platform or face a ban.
Passenger clings to German high-speed train and survives BBC World News 17 January 2025 at 06:09 He jumped on when it pulled out of the station before he had finished his smoking break, police say.
Cuba releases jailed activist Jose Daniel Ferrer BBC World News 17 January 2025 at 06:42 He spent more than three years in prison following protests that swept through the island in 2021.
Russia jails lawyers who acted for late opposition leader Alexei Navalny BBC World News 17 January 2025 at 02:43 The trio were arrested as authorities intensified pressure on the jailed Kremlin critic, who died last February.
Raids targeting anti-corruption chief rock Hungary's government BBC World News 17 January 2025 at 06:03 Ferenc Biro is suspected of corruption and abuse of authority but says it is politically motivated.
Liam Payne's friend sues singer's dad for defamation BBC World News 17 January 2025 at 02:09 Roger Nores has contested Geoff Payne's claims he "abandoned" the late One Direction singer.
Who is China sending to Trump's inauguration? BBC World News 17 January 2025 at 02:56 This is the first time a senior Chinese leader will witness a US president being sworn in.
Drone footage shows fire at one of world's largest battery plants BBC World News 17 January 2025 at 03:29 The Moss Landing power plant, in California, was evacuated, as were people in the surrounding area.
Who is China sending to Trump's inauguration? BBC World News 17 January 2025 at 02:56 This is the first time a senior Chinese leader will witness a US president being sworn in.
Liam Payne's friend sues singer's dad for defamation BBC World News 17 January 2025 at 02:09 Roger Nores has contested Geoff Payne's claims he "abandoned" the late One Direction singer.
SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch BBC World News 16 January 2025 at 18:27 Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.
Imran Khan jailed for 14 years in corruption case BBC World News 17 January 2025 at 02:25 The ยฃ190m case is the latest in a series of charges that the detained former Pakistan PM faces.
Acting legend Dame Joan Plowright dies at 95 BBC World News 17 January 2025 at 02:05 She was one of Britain's most acclaimed stage and screen stars and the widow of Sir Laurence Olivier.
Man detained over knife attack on Bollywood actor BBC World News 16 January 2025 at 23:46 The actor was attacked by an unidentified man at his house in India's Mumbai city on Thursday.
Suitcases of 'cocaine' found in Sierra Leone embassy vehicle BBC World News 17 January 2025 at 01:26 The country's envoy to neighbouring Guinea is recalled to explain the incident but has not been arrested.
Russia jails lawyers who acted for late opposition leader Alexei Navalny BBC World News 17 January 2025 at 00:57 The trio were arrested as authorities intensified pressure on the jailed Kremlin critic, who died last February.
Strong winds weaken in LA, giving respite to weary firefighters BBC World News 16 January 2025 at 16:46 The two largest fires are still burning after more than a week - but gusts that fanned the flames have eased.
Watch: SpaceX loses Starship on test flight BBC World News 17 January 2025 at 00:55 Watch: SpaceX loses Starship spacecraft but catches booster on seventh test flight
Man detained over knife attack on Bollywood actor BBC World News 16 January 2025 at 23:46 The actor was attacked by an unidentified man at his house in India's Mumbai city on Thursday.
Joy as French wild boar facing death given reprieve BBC World News 17 January 2025 at 00:01 Rillette was found as a piglet after apparently being abandoned by its mother.