Israel was consulted prior to the talks, according to the White House, after reports said the two sides were discussing the release of hostages.

Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.

The market, in a camp for displaced people, was attacked for roughly two hours, a local official says.

The comments come in response to US tariffs and as Beijing boosts defence spending by 7.2%.

The Vatican said Pope Francis spent the night on "non-invasive mechanical ventilation".

They say the Arab League's proposal for post-war reconstruction fails to address realities in Gaza.

Germany's likely chancellor-to-be announces a political deal to raise hundreds of billions of euros in extra spending.

Mélanie Joly told the BBC "this is not a joke" and said Canada would "fight" against Trump tariffs.

The star wrote and directed a film about two cousins who travel to Poland to honour their grandmother.

The president declares "America is back" as he spars with Democrats and gives a shout-out to Elon Musk.

Florida's attorney general has directed investigators to issue search warrants and court summonses.

The UN says at least 80 community kitchens may run out of stock, and remaining food rations will soon run dry.

Calin Georgescu is the frontrunner in the May vote, but he has not yet been able to register as a candidate.

Lesotho says it is surprised by Trump's comments given its "warm and cordial" relations with the US.

A key meeting has begun to revive China's lagging economy, which is now facing a trade war with the US.

Christian Michel has been held for six years in the high-profile AgustaWestland corruption case.

The Ukrainian leader's climb-down on security guarantees may be because the US is the only place he can turn to, writes BBC Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse.

Thousands of Congolese are opting make a dangerous river crossing to get to safety in Burundi.

Africa's Sahel region accounts for more than half of terror-related killings, a new reports says.

BBC Verify has looked into several claims made by Trump during his speech to Congress.