Syrians have more freedom after Assad, but could they soon lose it?
There are concerns around what democracy could look like and the role of Islam in the new regime.
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US weapons left in Afghanistan sold to militant groups, sources tell BBC
Sources say half a million US weapons obtained by the Taliban have been lost, sold or smuggled to militant groups.
US strikes on Yemen fuel terminal kill at least 38, Houthis say
The US says the attack on the Red Sea coast aimed to restrict supplies and funds for the Houthi movement.
US lays out plans to hit Chinese ships with port fees
The charges will start in 180 days and rise in the coming years.
Five takeaways from Canada party leaders' big TV debate
There were two ghosts in the room during Canada's federal election debate - Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump.
Ukraine says outline of minerals deal signed with US
The move would be a step towards a final deal derailed by a row at the White House in February.
US lays out plans to hit Chinese ships with port fees
The charges will start in 180 days and rise in the coming years.
Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe
The US president separately said he is confident of making "a very good deal" with China.
Zelensky accuses Trump's envoy of spreading 'Russian narratives'
Steve Witkoff appeared to suggest that a peace deal hinged on the status of five Ukrainian regions.
US senator meets man mistakenly deported to El Salvador
But Salvadoran President Bukele says Kilmar Ábrego García - who is at the centre of a US court battle - will stay in custody.
Man used police officer mum's gun to kill two at Florida college, police say
The 20-year-old alleged gunman began shooting at around lunchtime near the student union building.
Menendez brothers' resentencing bid delayed after contentious day in court
A hearing set to decide the fate of the convicted killers was delayed after bickering in court.
Hamas formally rejects Israeli ceasefire offer
The group says it wants a deal that would free all hostages in return for an end to the war.
French jails have come under attack. Are violent drug gangs to blame?
A mysterious group has accused Justice Minister Gérard Darmanin of declaring "war" on prisoners.
The rise and wobble of India's EV pioneer Ola
Ola, once a rising star, is facing falling sales amid rising competition and regulatory scrutiny.
What we know about Kilmar Abrego Garcia and MS-13 allegations
BBC Verify looks at the evidence behind allegations that the Salvadoran mistakenly deported to a mega-prison was a dangerous gang member.
Could JD Vance meet the most famous Catholic of them all?
The US vice-president will meet Italy's prime minister but an audience at the Vatican could also happen, the BBC learns.
'My home is worth millions but my kids can't afford to live here'
Housing has taken a backseat in Canada's election to Donald Trump's tariffs, but advocates argue the affordability crisis is just as disruptive.
Trump's tariffs leave China's neighbours with an impossible choice
Ambitious economies like Vietnam and Indonesia are stuck between China and the US as the trade war escalates.
Migrant tents removed from Guantanamo bay, satellite images show
Some 175 tents raised as part of an expansion to the base's migrant detention centre have been removed.
