Huge challenges await new president of divided Romania BBC World News 19 May 2025 at 11:48 "Fear managed to defeat fury" is how one analyst interpreted liberal Nicusor Dan beating hard-right George Simion to the presidency.
Spanish PM calls for Israel ban at Eurovision BBC World News 19 May 2025 at 10:15 Pedro SΓ‘nchez warns against "double standards" after Russia was banned from the song contest in 2022.
Iran and Britain summon envoys over alleged spying in UK BBC World News 19 May 2025 at 11:55 Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says there's been a rise in Iran-linked operations on UK soil.
Brussels hails UK deal as 'new chapter' - but much is yet to be written BBC World News 19 May 2025 at 09:46 The two sides have struck a new post-Brexit deal but this so-called 'reset' of the relationship is just the beginning.
Mexico mourns Navy cadets killed in Brooklyn Bridge ship crash BBC World News 19 May 2025 at 04:12 AmΓ©rica SΓ‘nchez, 20, and Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos, 23, died when the tall ship lost power and drifted into the bridge.
UN court backs E Guinea in Gabon dispute over islands in oil-rich waters BBC World News 19 May 2025 at 09:05 Equatorial Guinea has been rowing with Gabon for decades over three islands in potentially oil-rich waters.
Cancer touches us all, says Biden after outpouring of support BBC World News 19 May 2025 at 08:18 The former US president has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office says.
Iran and Britain summon envoys over alleged spying in UK BBC World News 19 May 2025 at 06:06 Iranian state media describes the arrests as "unjustified" and "politically motivated".
France to open high-security prison in Amazon jungle BBC World News 19 May 2025 at 03:32 The β¬400 million high-security jail will be built in France's overseas region of French Guiana in South America.
Israel lets aid into Gaza after 11-week blockade but UN calls it 'drop in ocean' BBC World News 19 May 2025 at 11:10 The UN's humanitarian chief welcomes the move but says it is only "a drop in the ocean of what is urgently needed".
Indian YouTuber arrested for allegedly 'spying' for Pakistan BBC World News 19 May 2025 at 01:28 The father of Malhotra, the Indian travel influencer, has denied allegations that she was a spy for Pakistan.
Liberal mayor Dan beats nationalist in tense race for Romanian presidency BBC World News 18 May 2025 at 23:45 Nicusor Dan fights off a strong challenge from a right-wing nationalist after months of political turbulence.
Solving the mystery of a dinosaur mass grave at the 'River of Death' BBC World News 18 May 2025 at 22:06 A group of researchers have come to Pipestone Creek in Canada to figure out why thousands of dinosaurs are buried here.
BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines BBC World News 18 May 2025 at 23:37 An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.
Israel orders Khan Younis evacuation ahead of 'unprecedented attack' BBC World News 19 May 2025 at 05:08 Residents have been told to move to western Gaza in one of the largest evacuation orders of recent months.
Mexico mourns Navy cadets killed in Brooklyn Bridge ship crash BBC World News 19 May 2025 at 04:12 AmΓ©rica SΓ‘nchez, 20, and Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos, 23, died when the tall ship lost power and drifted into the bridge.
JD Vance invites Pope Leo to White House after Vatican talks BBC World News 19 May 2025 at 08:07 The Vatican says a meeting between the new Pope and US vice-president was "cordial".
France to open high-security prison in Amazon jungle BBC World News 19 May 2025 at 03:32 The β¬400 million high-security jail will be built in France's overseas region of French Guiana in South America.
Warsaw's liberal mayor narrowly wins Polish presidential vote BBC World News 19 May 2025 at 02:35 Rafal Trzaskowski is set to face conservative historian Karol Nawrocki in a second round run-off.
South Africa to pursue appeal against Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape BBC World News 19 May 2025 at 04:05 Timothy Omotoso, who denies assaulting women from his church, has reportedly returned to Nigeria.