Grim task of identifying Turkey hotel fire victims continues
22 January 2025 at 02:27
At least 76 people are known to have died, including children and multiple family members.
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Today — 22 January 2025BBC World News
Snow flurries are rare in US south – now a blizzard has hit
22 January 2025 at 02:12
Snow and freezing rain hits parts of the deep south, closing highways and airports and prompting a first-ever blizzard warning in southwest Louisiana.
Thousands await stinky plant's rare bloom
22 January 2025 at 01:52
A livestream of a "corpse flower" due to bloom in Sydney's botanic gardens has captivated the internet.
Trump pardons Silk Road dark web market creator Ross Ulbricht
21 January 2025 at 17:20
Trump said he had called Ulbricht's mother to let her know he had granted her son a full pardon.
War clinics in Ukraine witness sharp rise in drug-resistant infections
21 January 2025 at 16:12
War appears to have accelerated the spread of pathogens resistant to antibiotics in the country.
'A long fight full of tears': Why Thailand became a haven for LGBT couples
21 January 2025 at 14:59
Thailand is set to legalise same-sex marriage - one of the few places in Asia to do so. Why is it an outlier?
Yesterday — 21 January 2025BBC World News
Micheál Martin to be installed as taoiseach for second time
22 January 2025 at 01:05
The Irish parliament is set to return after Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set up a coalition government.
Ten Palestinians killed as Israeli forces launch major operation in Jenin
22 January 2025 at 01:09
Israel's prime minister says the "extensive" operation aims to "defeat terrorism" in the West Bank city.
Xi and Putin hold video call after Trump's inauguration
21 January 2025 at 21:00
The two leaders pledged to bring China-Russia relations to "greater heights".
Ukraine's chief army psychiatrist arrested on $1m corruption charge
21 January 2025 at 09:58
The man owned several properties as well as four BMW luxury cars, the Ukrainian security service said.
Tariffs on imports only way to get fairness, says Trump
21 January 2025 at 17:55
The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US.
Bishop asks Trump to show mercy to LGBT people and migrants
21 January 2025 at 11:47
Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde made a plea to the president in a sermon that Trump later criticised.
Dangerous drug-resistant bacteria are spreading in Ukraine
21 January 2025 at 16:12
War appears to have accelerated the spread of pathogens resistant to antibiotics in the country.
'A long fight full of tears': Why Thailand became a haven for LGBT couples
21 January 2025 at 14:59
Thailand is set to legalise same-sex marriage - one of the few places in Asia to do so. Why is it an outlier?
'A living hell': Sudanese women face rape and abuse in Libya
21 January 2025 at 16:05
The BBC hears about horrific violence five women experienced in Libya after fleeing war-torn Sudan.
Teddy Swims: 'Every day I try to cry a little bit'
21 January 2025 at 16:07
The Lose Control singer talks about masculine role models, becoming a father, and facing prejudice.
Four injured in Tel Aviv stabbing attack
21 January 2025 at 15:38
The attacker, believed to be a Moroccan citizen with US residency, was shot dead at the scene.
Trump pardons give Jan 6 defendants nearly everything they wanted
21 January 2025 at 14:25
Some of the president's own team had signalled not all of those arrested over the Capitol riot would be released - until his order on Monday.
Bishop asks Trump to show mercy to LGBT people and migrants
21 January 2025 at 11:47
Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde made a plea to the president in a sermon that Trump later criticised.
Israel's military chief resigns over 7 October 2023 failures
21 January 2025 at 13:11
Lt Gen Herzi Halevi says "the terrible failure" to prevent the Hamas attack "accompanies me every day".
