Crucial highway cut off as Australian floods worsen
The floods in northern Queensland have killed one woman and forced thousands more from their homes. Read More
Grammy Awards 2025: Beyoncé finally wins best album
Beyoncé wins the Grammys main prize on her fifth attempt, and 25 years after her first nomination. Read More
Taiwanese star Barbie Hsu of Meteor Garden fame dies
She died from pneumonia after contracting influenza while on a vacation in Japan, Taiwanese media report. Read More
‘People are afraid’: BBC visits DR Congo city under rebel control
More than 700 people died as fighters from the M23 group captured the eastern city of Goma. Read More
Spain’s former football boss on trial over World Cup kiss
Luis Rubiales is standing trial for kissing football player Jenni Hermoso without her consent after her team won the World Cup. Read More
France prepares for trial of surgeon accused of abusing anaesthetised children
Joel Le Scouarnec is accused of having abused hundreds of young patients, often while they were under anaesthetic. Read More
Rubio demands Panama ‘reduce China influence’ over canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the country amid US threats to retake control of the Panama Canal. Read More
Air traffic control staffing ‘not normal’ during DC crash – officials
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there was a “consolidation of air traffic controllers an hour before it was supposed to happen”. Read More
Canadian fans boo US anthem as tariffs spur ‘buy local’ pledge
Canadians have begun booing the US anthem at sports games, signalling the depth of anger at steep US tariffs. Read More
Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX win early Grammys
The first of 94 trophies is handed out in Los Angeles, as the 67th Grammy Awards get underway. Read More