Denmark boosts Greenland defence after Trump repeats desire for US control BBC World News 24 December 2024 at 08:50 The huge package is announced after the president-elect said US ownership of Greenland was a "necessity".
Mozambique's opposition leader vows to install himself as president BBC World News 24 December 2024 at 08:52 VenΓ’ncio Mondlane has rejected his electoral defeat, as unrest spreads in the southern African state.
American Airlines resumes flights after technical issue BBC World News 24 December 2024 at 07:55 Flights were suspended for around an hour due to an issue that impacted the systems needed to release its planes.
Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO has dementia, lawyers say BBC World News 24 December 2024 at 06:59 The legal team behind Mike Jeffries, arrested earlier this year on sex trafficking charges, has requested a hearing to determine his fitness to stand trial.
Four jailed for Amsterdam violence against football fans BBC World News 24 December 2024 at 04:16 Four rioters are jailed after a Europa League match between Ajax and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Hong Kong offers rewards for arrest of six activists abroad BBC World News 24 December 2024 at 03:58 The police say they will give HK$1m to people who can help them find those accused of breaching security laws.
Protests in Syria over Christmas tree burning BBC World News 24 December 2024 at 06:28 Christians demonstrate to urge Syria's new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.
Spacecraft attempts closest-ever approach to Sun BBC World News 24 December 2024 at 02:08 The hope is the probe could help us to better understand how the Sun works.
Dozens not thousands killed on Mayotte by Cyclone Chido - French PM BBC World News 24 December 2024 at 01:53 French Prime Minister François Bayrou believes dozens of people died after the cyclone hit the territory, rather than thousands.
As Biden commutes death row sentences, how Trump plans to expand executions BBC World News 23 December 2024 at 16:58 Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of 40 death row inmates, derailing Trump's plan to ramp up executions.
Actor Baldoni women's solidarity award rescinded amid allegations BBC World News 24 December 2024 at 00:59 Justin Baldoni was accused by Blake Lively of sexual harassment and a campaign to wreck her reputation.
Russian ship under US sanctions sinks after engine room blast BBC World News 24 December 2024 at 01:17 Ursa Major ran into trouble in the Mediterranean between Spain and Algeria, with two crew still missing.
The famous Christmas carol inspiring Ukraine's defenders BBC World News 23 December 2024 at 21:54 Carol of the Bells was written in Pokrovsk, a key target for advancing Russian troops in Ukraine.
Twelve dead in Turkey ammunition factory blast BBC World News 24 December 2024 at 00:08 Officials are investigating the cause of the accident that engulfed part of the building in fire.
Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions BBC World News 23 December 2024 at 23:15 More than 160 workers have been rescued from the car factory, according to local prosecutors.
Australian towns evacuated over Christmas as fires rage BBC World News 23 December 2024 at 19:06 Conditions could mirror those of Australia's worst fire seasons on record, authorities say.
Detained Ugandan politician's wife condemns ban on Christmas Day visit BBC World News 23 December 2024 at 16:12 Officials say inmates will not receive visits during the festive season for security reasons.
Drug lord back in Colombia after 20 years in US jail BBC World News 23 December 2024 at 23:38 Fabio Ochoa Vasquez completed his prison sentence in the US and returned home a free man.
Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains BBC World News 23 December 2024 at 10:24 "Yana" is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia.
Former US President Bill Clinton admitted to hospital with fever BBC World News 23 December 2024 at 16:07 The 42nd president is at a Washington DC hospital, and is in "good spirits", according to a spokesman.