Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi jail term reduced after some pardons

The pardon, part of a seasonal amnesty by the military junta, will reduce her 33-year jail sentence by six years.

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BP profits drop after Russia-Ukraine war windfall fades

The oil giant says profits slowed to $2.5bn after wholesale energy prices fell back.

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UK house prices fall at sharpest rate for 14 years, says Nationwide

The building society says annual prices dropped by 3.8% and affordability "remains stretched".

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Renewables, nuclear and fossil fuels: The UK's changing energy mix

To meet climate change targets, more of the UK's energy needs to come from low-carbon sources.

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Ukraine's Motherland monument gets a makeover

The BBC's James Waterhouse watches on as work to remove a huge Soviet-era symbol begins in Kyiv.

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China floods: Man rescued from overturned car

The rescue was shown on Chinese state TV as devastating floods hit Hebei province.

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Niger coup: Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's leader

Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's president, who is trying to find a way to end the crisis.

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Qatar: Man walks slackline 185m above ground

Athlete Jaan Roose walked on a rope tied between the Iconic Towers in Lusail Marina, Qatar.

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Italy joining China's Belt and Road Initiative was atrocious move, defence minister says

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says the Belt and Road scheme has not benefitted his country.

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Dashcam captures moment drone explodes in Moscow

Russia accuses Ukraine of a drone attack that damaged two buildings and injured one person.

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Russia storm: High winds kill 10 in central Volga region

Eight of the victims died when trees fell on their campsite near a lake in Mari El region.

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Watch: Injured Californian horse airlifted to safety

Obe, a 25-year-old horse, slipped and fell in southern California where firefighters came to his rescue.

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Judge dismisses Donald Trump's 'Big Lie' lawsuit against CNN

Mr Trump alleged that the US cable network's use of the phrase likened him to Adolf Hitler.

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Rivals' silence at Iowa dinner shows Trump's dominance in 2024 race

At key Iowa dinner only one Republican opponent challenged Trump head on - and he was roundly booed.

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Iran sex tape scandal: Government says no prior knowledge of alleged behaviour

A video - which is unverified - allegedly shows a regional head of Islamic guidance having sex with another man.

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Thailand Drone shows destruction after fireworks warehouse explosion

The warehouse and its surrounding area were destroyed after an explosion in southern Thailand.

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Colombian president's son arrested in money laundering probe

President Gustavo Petro ordered the investigation into his son Nicolas in March.

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Nine killed in Thailand fireworks warehouse explosion

At least 115 are seriously injured after blast in a market in Sungai Kolok, on the Malaysian border.

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Black bear cools off in California swimming pool

Police responded to the unexpected visitor splashing around in the backyard of a home in Burbank.

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Wagner could help migrants cross into Poland, PM Morawiecki warns

Some Russian mercenaries are near the city of Grodno, close to Poland and Lithuania, Mr Morawiecki says.

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Melting Swiss glacier uncovers climber missing since 1986

The body was discovered earlier this month by hikers who spotted a boot emerging from the ice.

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British Airways owner IAG sees record profits as air travel recovers

Airline group IAG reports bumper profits helped by higher fares and a rebound in leisure travel.

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Glory to Hong Kong: Court dismisses official's request to ban song

The tune Glory to Hong Kong has become synonymous with pro-democracy demonstrations in the territory.

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Greece wildfires trigger massive explosions at air force ammunition depot

The blasts happened at an air force depo as firefighters continue to tackle wildfires in Greece.

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Randy Meisner: Eagles founding member dies aged 77

The bassist sang lead vocals on Take It To the Limit and backing vocals on Hotel California.

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NatWest profits soar to £3.6bn after week of resignations

The bank reports strong results after the exit of its chief executive and the boss of Coutts.

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S Korea tunnel tragedy: Officials ignored multiple warnings

Thirty-six officials in South Korea are under investigation for failing to prevent the tragedy.

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Why Hunter Biden is important to Republicans... in 90 seconds

The BBC's Anthony Zurcher explains why the US president's son is a presence on the campaign trail.

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Co-op warns rising crime could create 'no-go' areas for shops

The retailer says crime levels in its stores have shot up by more than one third over the past year.

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Han Kuang: Taiwan practises to repel a Chinese invasion

Taiwan has learned from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and is moving to fortify vulnerable points.

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Semiconductors: Can India become a global chip powerhouse?

Semiconductors power every aspect of modern life, from computers and smartphones to cars.

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Record British Gas profit after energy bill change

The energy supplier's profits reach nearly £1bn after it is allowed to make more money from household bills.

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Qin Gang replaced: Who is China's new foreign minister Wang Yi?

China's top diplomat is a familiar face, known for taking a hard line on those that cross Beijing.

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Rail ticket office mass closure consultation extended

The 21-day public consultation, launched to collect passengers' views, was expected to end on Wednesday.

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Colonisation 'luckiest thing' to happen to Australia - John Howard

John Howard's remark comes ahead of a historic referendum on Indigenous recognition.

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Dame Alison Rose: Why did the government get involved?

"De-banking" was on ministers' radar before the row that led to the downfall of Dame Alison Rose.

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Cambodia's Hun Sen to resign and appoint son as PM

The hardline leader has ruled the country for 38 years and his party has total political control.

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Manipur: India opposition parties move no-confidence motion against Modi government

They have been demanding that Prime Minister Modi address parliament about the violence in Manipur state.

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Joe Lewis: Tottenham Hotspur owner charged over alleged insider trading

British billionaire Joe Lewis is indicted in the US over an alleged insider trading scheme.

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Is Elon Musk right to ditch the Twitter bird logo?

Rebrands can pay off - but it's a risky move to replace a famous icon at an organisation in turmoil.

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Twitter: Sign change paused as police arrive at San Francisco HQ

Workers in San Francisco were taking down the sign after Elon Musk's rebrand of the company.

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Justice department sues Texas over floating barrier in Rio Grande river

Texas officials argue the barrier will help deter migrants from crossing into the US from Mexico.

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Virgin Media O2 to cut up to 2,000 UK jobs

The roles will go by the end of this year during what, the firm says, could be a "difficult" time.

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Watch: Raging wildfires shut down Italian airport

Palermo’s airport was shut down overnight as wildfires burned around its perimeter.

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Raigad: Dozens still missing as India landslide search called off

Twenty-seven bodies were found while 57 people are still missing after the landslide in Maharashtra state.

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Watch: Coach found alive in China school gym collapse

At least 11 people have been killed after a school gymnasium roof completely caved in while it was being used by a girls' volleyball team.

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Unilever will let Russia employees be conscripted

The Cornetto maker says it will comply with Russian law to permit staff to be conscripted.

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Unilever will let Russia employees be conscripted

The Cornetto maker says it will comply with Russian law to permit staff to be conscripted.

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Residents flee burning homes in Rhodes

Locals run from burning houses as firefighters battle the wildfire flames on the Greek island.

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Treasury to meet bank bosses over Farage row

Minister calls meeting with 19 banks over concerns accounts are closed due to political views.

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