Anthony Zurcher: With the promise of a 'golden age', a second Trump era begins BBC World News 20 January 2025 at 18:56 Trump's inaugural speech was a mix of promises β and contradictions β that underlined some of the challenges he faces upon his return.
Best of 'frenemies': Trump's relationship with Europe this time may be very different BBC World News 20 January 2025 at 16:01 Weak, distracted and unprepared? How prepared France, Germany and the rest of the continent really are for his return to power
'In every street there are dead': Gaza rescuers reckon with scale of destruction BBC World News 20 January 2025 at 13:21 Gaza's Civil Defence agency said it feared there were more than 10,000 bodies still buried under rubble.
'Hell on earth': China deportation looms for Uyghurs held in Thailand BBC World News 20 January 2025 at 15:11 Forty eight men detained since they fled China years ago risk being deported, rights groups say.
'I came back to life,' says freed British-Israeli hostage BBC World News 20 January 2025 at 12:05 The 28-year-old is among the first three people to be released from captivity in Gaza.
'The hostages meant I got out': Freed Palestinian prisoner welcomes Gaza deal BBC World News 20 January 2025 at 12:50 Bushra al-Tawil, a 32-year-old journalist, has been freed as part of the first stage of the ceasefire agreement.
Inside Iceland's futuristic farm growing algae for food BBC World News 20 January 2025 at 16:00 Next to a geothermal plant in Iceland a start-up is growing microalgae for food.
Mozambique opposition leader open to serving in rival's government BBC World News 20 January 2025 at 16:39 VenΓ’ncio Mondlane tells the BBC the conditions under which he is prepared to join the government.
China executes man for car rampage that killed dozens BBC World News 19 January 2025 at 23:56 The attacker ploughed into people outside a stadium in the country's deadliest attack in a decade.
Tanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak after initial denial BBC World News 20 January 2025 at 07:31 Tanzania's president says she is "confident" the country will "overcome" the highly infectious Marburg.
Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for siblings, Fauci and Jan 6 riot panel BBC World News 20 January 2025 at 09:28 The outgoing president says the action will prevent "unjustified... politically motivated prosecutions".
Melania Trump launches her own cryptocurrency BBC World News 20 January 2025 at 05:52 $Melania is announced after President-elect Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, $Trump.
Missing US journalist's mother visits Syria to renew search BBC World News 20 January 2025 at 02:26 Debra Tice says she has "no idea" where her son is following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Zulu king's first wife fails to halt third marriage BBC World News 20 January 2025 at 08:21 King Misuzulu is embroiled in a row over whether a planned marriage to a new wife can go ahead.
Lonely sunfish in Japan gets cardboard human friends BBC World News 19 January 2025 at 21:39 Staff members believe the sunfish stopped eating when the aquarium was temporarily closed because it was lonely.
Indian man jailed for life for rape and murder of doctor BBC World News 20 January 2025 at 04:11 The crime sparked widespread anger and fears over the safety of healthcare workers in India.
'I want to fulfil my dead brother's dream' - rebuilding life in Gaza's ruins BBC World News 19 January 2025 at 22:02 The BBC's Fergal Keane has been speaking to people in Gaza whose lives have been devastated by the war.
Trump plan to deport migrants a 'disgrace', says Pope BBC World News 20 January 2025 at 03:40 Francis previously said that Trump cannot be a Christian if he plans to build a wall to keep migrants from Mexico out.
Man arrested over stabbing of Bollywood actor BBC World News 19 January 2025 at 22:34 Police say the accused is a Bangladeshi citizen staying illegally in India, which he denies.
Brexit fishing row heads for trade court showdown BBC World News 20 January 2025 at 03:14 The UK has banned European vessels from catching the silvery fish species in its North Sea waters but the EU is challenging the move.