Hamas lists 34 hostages it may free under ceasefire BBC World News 5 January 2025 at 20:18 The list is released as new Israeli air strikes kill dozens in Gaza over the weekend.
Body of missing Indian journalist found in septic tank BBC World News 5 January 2025 at 08:20 Mukesh Chandrakar's corpse was found with severe injuries consistent with a blunt-force attack, police say.
Saving a species: The slow return of the Iberian lynx BBC World News 5 January 2025 at 17:28 After edging close to extinction, there are now some 2,000 Iberian lynxes in Spain and Portugal.
Channel migrants: The real reason so many are fleeing Vietnam BBC World News 5 January 2025 at 16:08 More Vietnamese attempted small-boat crossings in early 2024 than any other nationality - what makes them risk this dangerous journey?
New York first US city to have congestion charge BBC World News 5 January 2025 at 16:28 The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump.
Chinese nationals arrested with gold bars and $800,000 cash in DR Congo BBC World News 5 January 2025 at 09:34 The gold and money was allegedly hidden under the seats of the vehicle they were travelling in.
Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo BBC World News 5 January 2025 at 05:58 It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.
'Humans are all they know' - Fate of whales uncertain as marine zoo shuts BBC World News 5 January 2025 at 06:36 Campaigners, politicians and zoo managers disagree on where Wikie and her son Keijo should be sent.
Body of missing Indian journalist found in septic tank BBC World News 5 January 2025 at 08:20 Mukesh Chandrakar's corpse was found with severe injuries consistent with a blunt-force attack, police say.
The year China's famous road-tripping 'auntie' found freedom BBC World News 4 January 2025 at 15:07 Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.
Watch: Snow blankets parts of US as cold snap takes hold BBC World News 5 January 2025 at 08:34 Parts of the US have been covered in snow as a severe winter storm sweeps the country.
Motorbike-sized tuna sold to Tokyo sushi restaurateurs for $1.3m BBC World News 5 January 2025 at 05:48 The huge bluefin, which was auctioned in Tokyo, will be served at restaurants across Japan.
Russian newspaper says its reporter killed by Ukraine drone strike BBC World News 4 January 2025 at 23:36 Moscow accuses Ukraine's military of deliberately targeting journalist Alexander Martemyanov.
Ukraine in new offensive in Russia's Kursk region BBC World News 5 January 2025 at 17:58 It comes as Ukraine's president says only the US can provide security guarantees leading to an end to the war.
Slicing veggies, baking cakes - will Meghan's rebrand work? BBC World News 4 January 2025 at 16:33 The Duchess of Sussex appears to be embarking on a new era in her glossy new Netflix show.
Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag as ceasefire talks resume BBC World News 5 January 2025 at 02:30 It comes as Israel intensified strikes on Gaza, killing 88 people over the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run health ministry says.
Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo BBC World News 5 January 2025 at 01:53 It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.
Austria's chancellor to quit as coalition talks collapse BBC World News 4 January 2025 at 16:04 Karl Nehammer says he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a government without the far right break up.
'Powerful yet so humble' - Americans gather to say goodbye to Jimmy Carter BBC World News 4 January 2025 at 15:26 Carter will be flown to Washington DC this week where he will lie in state at the US Capitol before a service.
New York becomes first US city with congestion charge BBC World News 5 January 2025 at 00:17 The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump.