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Winter Olympics disrupted by protests and 'sabotage'

Italian authorities believe anti-Olympics protesters severed cables to disrupt trains

The Happy Pod: Sharing stories, one phone call at a time

Hearing meaningful phone conversations from passers-by on a bridge

Video with racist clip pulled from Trump social media

Democrats and Republicans condemn clip depicting Obamas as apes

More than the Score: When will Africa win its first Winter Olympic medal?

Eight African nations will be represented in Milan-Cortina - can any bring home medals?

Top Russian general shot in Moscow

Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was taken to hospital after attack at an apartment block

Why Venezuela moves towards freeing political prisoners

Families in Caracas welcome first step of amnesty bill for jailed protesters

Ukraine peace talks end with prisoner swap

More than 300 Ukrainians and Russians are exchanged after discussions in the UAE

700 ICE agents to leave Minnesota

Trump reduces federal force but vows to continue immigration crackdown

Russia continues bombing as peace talks with Ukraine begin

With neither side appearing willing to give ground, there's little optimism about outcome

BBC on frontline of Colombia's drugs crackdown

A special report from the heart of Colombia's battle against cocaine

Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

President Zelensky accuses Moscow of using the coldest days of winter to terrorise people

India and US strike major trade deal

US agrees to drop tariffs if India stops buying Russian oil

Israel opens Rafah border crossing

Reopening is key part of Trump’s ceasefire plan for Gaza

Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE in Minnesota are released

Liam Ramos and his father were freed from detention in Texas and are back in Minneapolis

The Global Story: The mystery of Putin and the apartment bombs

How a series of attacks on Russian apartments helped propel Putin’s rise to power.

Britain's former prince Andrew faces fresh allegations

Woman claims she was sent by Epstein to have sex in Royal Lodge. Andrew denies wrongdoing

The Happy Pod: What makes people instinctively kind?

Lessons in kindness from an expert inspired by a stranger risking his life to save hers

Epstein files: More than three million new pages released

President Trump’s name is mentioned hundreds of times in newly-released Epstein files

Iran says it's ready for talks with US

Iran says it is willing to negotiate with the US, but only on equal terms

Russia to pause attacks on Ukraine as temperatures plummet

President Trump says Russia won't strike Ukrainian cities for a week

Why is China seeking closer UK ties?

After Keir Starmer's visit UK citizens will get visa-free travel to China for short trips

Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal

US again threatens Iran with military action in an attempt to negotiate a nuclear deal

First trip to China by a British PM in eight years

Keir Starmer arrives in Beijing for talks after years of discord between the two nations

Trump to 'de-escalate a little bit' in Minneapolis

Protests are continuing after federal immigration agents killed two US citizens

EU and India announce 'mother of all trade deals'

Amid global tariff turmoil, Delhi and Brussels forge closer ties on trade and security

Trump sends 'border czar' to lead ICE in Minneapolis

Reports suggest the current border patrol chief will leave Minneapolis following backlash

Former US Presidents speak out against ICE crackdown

Clinton and Obama urge Americans to stand up for their rights, after Minneapolis shootings

Growing outrage over second Minneapolis killing

Trump says his administration "reviewing everything" about Alex Pretti shooting

The Global Story: How Canada's Mark Carney is taking on Trump

Canada’s PM Mark Carney says “the old world order is not coming back”.

Second fatal shooting by US immigration agents

Masked ICE agents in Minneapolis shoot US citizen dead, sparking further protests

The Happy Pod: Saving lives with the man who saved mine

A man who had two heart operations later worked with his surgeon to save others

Afghanistan war veterans demand apology from US

Anger mounts over President Trump's comments about NATO troops' role in Afghan conflict

Fury after Trump's 'insult' to NATO troops

UK says Trump 'wrong' to claim NATO troops avoided Afghanistan front line

TikTok completes deal to avoid US ban

The popular Chinese social media app TikTok will split off its American operations

Trump launches Board of Peace

President Trump wants Board of Peace to go beyond Gaza and address global challenges

President Trump withdraws threatened tariffs over Greenland

Donald Trump says "framework of a future deal" on Greenland agreed with head of Nato

Trump wants 'immediate negotiations' to acquire Greenland

US president rules out taking Greenland by force

Trump hints at possible Greenland deal at Davos

US president and European leaders head for showdown at Swiss ski resort

European Commission chief promises unity on Greenland

Ursula von der Leyen pledges unflinching response to the US threat to annex Greenland

Trump pushes back at European resistance over Greenland

US President says he will "100%" carry out threat to impose tariffs over Greenland

Stay calm on Greenland UK tells Trump and EU

The British PM says imposition of US tariffs is not the way to resolve Greenland crisis

Deadly train crash in Spain

At least twenty-one people are killed after two high-speed Spanish trains collide

The Global Story: The post-World War II era is over. What comes next?

Did the rules based order ever exist and what could replace it if it goes away?

US threatens tariffs over Greenland

President Trump to impose trade levies on countries that oppose US takeover of Greenland

The Happy Pod: The injection that saved my sight

The new sight-saving treatment inspired by one woman's determination not to go blind

Donald Trump names Gaza 'Board of Peace' members

US president appoints Marco Rubio, Tony Blair and others to oversee his Gaza peace plan

China makes trade deal with Canada amid US tariffs

Beijing is a "more predictable" partner than Washington, says Canadian PM Mark Carney

Machado gives Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal

Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado met privately with President Trump at the White House

BBC reveals rift at top of Taliban regime

Leaked recording of the Afghan Taliban exposes clash of wills

White House talks on Greenland end without progress

Denmark warns of "fundamental disagreement" after talks with the US on Greenland's future

Iran fast tracks protester trials

One demonstrator faces imminent execution, his family says

US tells its citizens in Iran to leave or seek refuge

President Trump is meeting his advisors to discuss possible action against Iran

Partial restoration of phone services in Iran

President Trump has urged Iranians to keep on protesting declaring help is on the way

Trump announces tariffs on Iran's allies

Iran's trading partners slapped with a 25% tariff on business with the US

Iran Special: Q&A

Our correspondents answer your questions about the deadly protests in Iran.

Iran foreign minister responds to Trump intervention threats

Tehran claims it has nationwide protest movement under total control

Death toll rises as Iran protests enter third week

One human rights group says it has verified the deaths of more than 500 protesters

The Global Story: The US ran a war game on the aftermath of Maduro’s fall – it predicted chaos

Officials have for years run war games on Venezuela – here's what they predicted.

Iran protests: hundreds feared dead

Hospital staff in Iran say they are overwhelmed with dead or injured patients

The Happy Pod: The 88-year-old veteran given nearly $2m by strangers

Why an Australian man raised nearly two million dollars to help an elderly US veteran

Iran protesters defy crackdown warning

Thirteenth night of Iranian demonstrations despite threat of reprisals

Iran's Supreme Leader describes demonstrators as vandals

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the Iranian authorities would not back down as unrest grows

Largest anti-government protests in Iran since 2009

Reports of clashes as Iranians take to the streets across the country

Lebanon completes first phase of plan to disarm Hezbollah

The Lebanese military say the south of the country is now free of non-state weapons

Woman shot dead by US immigration agent

Angry reaction to a fatal shooting by an ICE agent in the city of Minneapolis

US seizes two Venezuela-linked tankers

The US says it has seized two tankers with links to Venezuela, one of them Russian

President Trump again threatens to annex Greenland

Europe vows to defend Greenland after the US suggests using military force

Venezuela Special: Q&A

Our correspondents answer your questions about the US operation in Venezuela

Europe tells US ‘Greenland belongs to its people’

European allies back Denmark over Trump's threat to annex Greenland

Maduro taken to US court

Venezuela's ousted leader appearing in New York court on drug and weapons charges

US sends warning to Venezuela's new leader

Donald Trump says if Delcy Rodriguez doesn’t do what’s right, she's going to pay a price

The Happy Pod: Christmas with the man I saved

A US bone marrow donor spent Christmas with the man whose life she saved in Australia

Captured Venezuelan leader Maduro in New York

Venezuela's president in US to face drug and weapons offences

Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela

Trump "not afraid" to "put boots on the ground" in Venezuela until "safe" transition

President Trump says US captures Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro

The US military attacks Venezuela and takes President Maduro to America to stand trial

More questions about Swiss fire

Officials in Switzerland focus on the causes of the ski resort fire

Tributes paid to dead and injured after fire at Swiss resort

Hundreds attend vigil in Swiss ski resort after around 40 people die in bar fire

Trump removes National Guard from some US cities

Donald Trump is to withdraw the National Guard from Democrat-led cities including Chicago

Queen: I was assaulted on train

Queen Camilla tells the BBC she fought off an attacker when she was a teenager

Iran protests: 'Death to the dictatorship'

Iranian students join shopkeepers in mass demonstrations over the economy

Saudi Arabia bombs Yemeni port over alleged UAE weapons

UAE says it will end its operations in Yemen after Saudi strike, as Gulf rift deepens

President Trump warns Hamas to honour disarming promise

President Trump says there will be "hell to pay" if Hamas doesn't quickly disarm

Zelensky: US offered Ukraine 15-year security guarantee

President Trump says peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia is "close to 95% done"

Myanmar's military stages controversial election

Polling is underway in the first vote in Myanmar since army seized power

The Happy Pod: Our best stories of 2025

A round-up of the happiest stories from the past year

Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire

Displaced Thai and Cambodian civilians expected to return home after end of hostilities

Malaysia ex-PM found guilty in state funds scandal

Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak convicted of abuse of power and money laundering

US military targets Islamic State group in Nigeria

Nigeria says it's carried out a joint operation with the US against "terrorists"

One million possible Epstein files found

New documents potentially related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein won't be seen for weeks

Zelensky reveals 20-point plan to end Ukraine war

Kyiv's peace proposal was negotiated with the US, and is being reviewed by Russia

Australian state passes gun control laws after Bondi attacks

The New South Wales Premier said the anti-terror measures would keep the community safe

Epstein files: New revelations about Trump

Trump flew on Epstein’s plane more times than previously reported, email says

BBC follows journey of Gazan child

Palestinian baby evacuated to Jordan for medical treatment is back in hospital in Gaza

Russian general dies in Moscow explosion

Officials say a Russian general has been killed by a car bomb

BBC speaks to civilians suffering in rebel-held Myanmar

Burmese military’s violent campaign to recapture land in Chin State displaces thousands

The Global Story - Why Australia’s gun laws aren’t as strong as you might think

Australia reconsiders its gun control laws, following the Bondi Beach massacre.

US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela's coast

For a second time in a month, the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

The Happy Pod: The magic of festive airport reunions

Videos of emotional families reuniting in Dublin Airport have gained thousands of views

First batch of Epstein files released

Victims express disappointment over heavily redacted Epstein documents

Zelensky welcomes EU's $105 billion loan for Ukraine

EU leaders continue to back Ukraine - but fail to agree on using frozen Russian assets

TikTok signs deal to avoid US ban

Faced with losing its biggest market, Chinese-owned TikTok agrees sale to remain in US

Crunch talks in Brussels on Russia's frozen assets

Belgium comes under pressure to drop opposition to Ukraine funding proposal

Australia to tighten hate speech laws after Bondi attack

Bondi shooting prompts reforms to Australia's hate speech laws to counter antisemitism

First funerals take place for Australia shooting victims

Surviving Bondi suspect faces 15 murder charges

Trump defends chief of staff after tell-all interview

White House top aide says US president has an "alcoholic's personality"

Police say one Bondi attacker was Indian citizen

Sajid Akram, who was shot dead by police, moved from Hyderabad to Australia 27 years ago

Trump sues the BBC

US President launches multi-billion dollar lawsuit against BBC for defamation

Australia: thousands attend Bondi Beach vigil

Australia's Prime Minister says the two gunmen were not part of a wider extremist cell

Anger in Australia after 'evil' Hanukkah shooting

Anger in Australia after "evil" Hanukkah shooting

The Global Story: The murders that moved a nation: Italy’s new femicide law

How two shocking murders of young women fueled outrage in Italy and led to femicide law.

US vows retaliation for Islamic State group attack

President Trump says three Americans were killed in "terrible" IS ambush in Syria

The Happy Pod: The cafe where mistakes are expected

A pop-up cafe in Tokyo is giving people with dementia a place to volunteer

Democrats release photos of Trump from Epstein estate

Republicans accuse Democrats of playing politics with release of Epstein photos

Venezuelan opposition leader speaks to BBC

María Machado, Venezuela's Nobel winner, says President Maduro is on his way out

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast

Caracas accuses Washington of theft and piracy after tanker seizure

Cancer-causing gene found in donor sperm across Europe

Doctors confirm 197 children were conceived using sperm donor with cancer-causing gene

Zelensky open to wartime election

President Zelensky says he will seek to change Ukrainian law to enable elections

Australia bans social media for under-16s

Millions of Australian children and teenagers lose access to their social media accounts

Trump approves sale of advanced AI chips to China

US eases restrictions on Nvidia chip exports to China after months of haggling

Syria one year on from liberation

Syria marks the first anniversary of the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad

Thailand launches air strikes on Cambodia

Tensions escalate again between Thailand and Cambodia after violent clashes on the border

The Global Story: The Fifa-Trump bromance

Fifa’s new ‘Peace Prize’ raises questions about politics in the world’s biggest sport.

India's deadly nightclub fire

Indian PM Modi promises to compensate victims' families after blaze in Goa

The Happy Pod: My best friend had my baby

The extraordinary teenage promise that led to a woman having a baby for her best friend

Trump awarded Fifa peace prize at World Cup draw

Football federation honours US president at ceremony to pick groups for 2026 tournament

Netflix blockbuster deal

Netflix beats rival bids to take over Warner Bros Discovery for $72 billion

Four countries boycott Eurovision over Israel's inclusion

Eurovision Song Contest in turmoil after several nations boycott the event

Why is President Putin visiting India?

Russian leader visits India for first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Kremlin talks on how to end Ukraine war

US Special envoy meets President Putin with the latest plan to end war in Ukraine

Russia claims capture of key Ukrainian city

Kremlin says it's taken the transport hub of Pokrovsk in the east of Ukraine

Sudan civil war: the terrifying escape from El Fasher

The BBC visits a camp where people are taking refuge after the fall of Sudan's El Fasher

The Global Story: The international drama of Miss Universe

Miss Universe 2025 has been chaotic and scandalous - but will it win back viewers?

Why there's hope for Haiti

Why many Haitians believe there’s a way out of the crisis in their country.

Venezuela stands up to Donald Trump

Venezuela says the US president's warning that its airspace is closed is illegal

The Happy Pod: Diabetes Awareness Month special

Stories of innovation, advocacy and education to mark Diabetes Awareness Month

Technical issue causes global flight disruption

Thousands of Airbus planes have been grounded for an urgent software update

Hong Kong fire kills at least 128 people

Officials say alarms were defective in the Hong Kong tower blocks engulfed by fire

National Guard member dies after shooting in Washington DC

One of the two National Guard members who were shot in Washington DC has died

Pope calls for peace on Turkey visit

Pontiff urges Turkey to embrace role as mediator in the world's conflicts

Dozens killed in Hong Kong fire

Firefighters are battling a blaze that has engulfed tower blocks in Hong Kong

Taiwan to boost defence spending

Taiwanese president says China is stepping up military preparations to take the island

Brazil's Bolsonaro begins jail term

Ex-president Jair Bolsonaro set to serve 27 years behind bars for Brazil coup attempt

Criminal cases against Trump critics dropped

James Comey and Letitia James no longer face charges

Nigeria to recruit extra police officers after abductions

Catholic Church in Nigeria says 265 still missing after school kidnapping

US hails 'tremendous' progress at Ukraine talks

Kyiv says an updated peace plan discussed in Geneva reflects most of its key priorities

The Global Story: The oil lobbyist who tried to sink the first big climate deal

The true story of the man once described as ‘the high priest of the carbon club’

COP30 deal fails to mention fossil fuels

No agreement reached on new pledges to cut fossil fuels at COP30 in Brazil

The Happy Pod: Donating my kidney transformed a child's life

An organ donor has seen the impact she had by meeting the boy who received her kidney

Marjorie Taylor Greene quits Congress after Trump feud

A clash over the Epstein files leads to the resignation of a top MAGA Republican

Russia warns Ukraine to reach deal or lose more territory

US hands Ukraine draft peace plan which reportedly reflects many of Moscow's demands

Ukraine's war children hoping for return to normality

'I miss the time when everything was fun' - kids in Ukraine speak about the war

White House to release Epstein files

President Trump signs bill to publish documents on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Deadly Russian strikes hit western Ukraine

At least 25 killed and dozens wounded in Russian strikes on Ukrainian city of Ternopil

US Congress votes to release Epstein files

Victims welcome US Congress decision to publish all files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

British MP's warned of 'relentless' China spying campaign

MI5 says Chinese spies are posing as head-hunters to gain information from lawmakers

UN backs Trump's Gaza peace plan

UN Security Council approves a resolution aiming to set up an international force in Gaza

Ex-Bangladesh leader sentenced to death

Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina given death sentence for crimes against humanity

Ecuadorian drug lord arrested

Wilmer "Pipo" Chavarria who heads Ecuador's notorious Los Lobos gang is captured in Spain

The Global Story; The hostage negotiator’s guide to making deals with Putin’s Russia

Roger Carstens on how he freed Americans wrongfully detained by Russia.

Protests at COP30

Thousands demonstrate against global warming at the UN climate talks

The Happy Pod: Saving a drowning man changed me

A woman who saved a kayaker's life says she feels like he's one of her children

Trump to sue BBC for 'up to $5bn'

Donald Trump to take action against the BBC, despite its apology over documentary

Russia hits Ukraine in deadly strikes

Kyiv suffers the worst Russian bombardment in weeks

BBC refuses to pay Trump compensation

The BBC apologises for editing the president's speech but rejects his demand for payment

France remembers terror attacks ten years on

President Macron leads Paris commemorations for Bataclan victims

US ends its longest-ever government shutdown

Trump signs funding bill after some Democrat lawmakers help pass it

Trump 'spent time' with Epstein 'victim'

White House says emails from Jeffrey Epstein referencing Trump are "fake narrative"

US-Venezuela: Trump's largest warship arrives in Latin America region

Tensions rise over US strikes on Latin American boats

Suicide bomber blamed for deadly attack in Islamabad

Pakistan says a suicide attack has killed 12 people near a courthouse in the capital

Donald Trump threatens to sue BBC

BBC apologises for "error in judgement" over how a speech by the US president was edited

The Global Story: The rehabilitation of Syria’s ex-jihadist president

Syrian president is due to hold the first elections since the fall of the Assad regime?

The Happy Pod: Atomic bomb survivors campaigning for peace

The atomic bomb survivors and families campaigning for peace and nuclear disarmament

The Happy Pod: Soldiers' letters from 1916 finally home

Notes from two Australian WW1 soldiers found on a beach and now back with their families

The Happy Pod: 'I'm blind but I can read a book again'

Doctors have used microchips to help blind patients regain the ability to read

The Happy Pod: The healing power of singing

Women with post-natal depression saw lasting benefits from a singing group.

The Happy Pod: Love, cake, and a long-lost mother

A man's search for his birth mother led him back to his favourite local bakery

The Happy Pod: The teenager empowering thousands to succeed

Young entrepreneur Adarsh Kumar provides training and mentoring across India

Gaza Conflict: Two years on

A special episode to reflect on the war in Gaza and the future of the Middle East

The Happy Pod: Hope for people with Huntington's disease

The first ever treatment for Huntington's disease delights patients and scientists

The Happy Pod: Nurse revives 'drunk' raccoon

A woman in Kentucky saved a baby raccoon who became 'drunk' on fermented fruit.

The Happy Pod: Escaping death on a glacier

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: The 'game changing' test for ovarian cancer

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Xi, Kim and Putin: A new world alliance?

As Xi, Kim and Putin meet in Beijing, what does the West make of this show of strength?

The Happy Pod: Hugs from Texas

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Letters from dad - with love

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Mountaintop matchmaking

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: How baby showers saved a rare bird

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Learning begins with breakfast

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Performing on the street got me Oasis tickets

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: The thrill of swimming the Arctic Circle

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: The trio bringing countries together with music

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: The surgeon who left his wedding to save a life

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: A song fit for a King

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Iran crisis: your questions answered

What's next for Iran's nuclear ambitions? We put your questions to BBC experts

The Happy Pod: Sending my mother's ashes around the world

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: The tiny dog back home after a big adventure

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Rodent on the run returns

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: The joy of chasing a giant cheese

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: The unlikely duo getting men talking about mental health

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Climbing a mountain 64 times to inspire others

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Learning to read in your 30s

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: The rescued Ukraine lions learning to roar again

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: International Dance Day special

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Creating 'Christina's Corner'

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Life-saving rat retires

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Le Pen vows to fight political ban

French far-right leader calls embezzlement conviction a 'witch hunt' at Paris rally

The Happy Pod: Saving Thailand's street dogs

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Ukraine War: Your Questions Answered

BBC experts answer listener questions

The Happy Pod: Football while fasting -- Egypt's Ramadan pastime

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Tea for two - sharing a brew with a stranger

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: A gift that reopened the world

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Getting engaged in the ashes of our home

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Ukraine War: What happens next?

Your Ukraine questions answered by BBC experts

The Happy Pod: Learning to play the guitar one handed

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: The 'terrible' artist in high demand

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Starmer warns US backstop needed for Ukraine peace deal

UK PM says US security guarantee only way to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again

The Happy Pod: From rescue to romance

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Concern in Europe after Trump and Putin agree to start Ukraine talks

EU foreign policy chief warns against giving in to Russia's demands ahead of negotiations

The Happy Pod: the volunteer vet travelling the world

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Meet the world's internet dad

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Donald Trump begins second term as US president

We assess President Trump's agenda and what it means for the rest of the world

US inauguration special

Donald Trump returns as 47th US president

The Global Story: The fight for the Arctic

Donald Trump has repeated his desire to control Greenland

Biden in largest single-day act of clemency

US president commutes around 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people

Syrian rebels enter Homs and close in on Damascus

Syrian President's grip on power wanes as another strategic city falls to Islamist rebels

Syria special

Syrian rebels intent on overthrowing President Assad converge on the capital, Damascus

MSF charity pulls out of Haiti's capital after attacks on staff

MSF pulls out of Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince after attacks on staff

Republicans win House in major boost for Trump agenda

Republicans secure total control of US congress after winning House of Representatives

Donald Trump confirmed as 47th US President

Donald Trump pledges to lead the US into a new golden age after election victory

Donald Trump declares victory in US presidential election

Donald Trump poised to make historic comeback not seen in the US in more than a century

The Happy Pod: Marrying the man who saved my life

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Former Ugandan rebel jailed for 40 years for war crimes

Ex commander in rebel Lord's Resistance Army jailed for 40 years for war crimes in Uganda

US Presidential Election - your questions answered

The Global News Podcast, The Global Story and Americast answer your questions

Israeli PM's home targeted by Hezbollah drone

Benjamin Netanyahu accuses the Iran-backed group of trying to assassinate him

The Happy Pod: The teenager faster than a calculator

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Iran's top cleric defends strikes on Israel in rare public speech

Iran’s supreme leader tells crowd that the October 7th massacre was a 'legitimate act'

The Happy Pod: The young people changing the world

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: AI offers blind runners more freedom

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Bonus: The Global Story - Is Twitch too big to fail?

Amazon's live-streaming giant is struggling to make profit

The Happy Pod: Panda pair bring joy to San Diego

The happiest stories in the world - our weekly collection

Bonus: The Global Story - The most contested land in the world?

A journey through the land and slogan, between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean sea

The Happy Pod: The surprise star of a US Olympics team

The happiest stories in the world - our weekly collection

What keeps China’s president up at night?

What keeps China’s president up at night? - The Global Story

Bonus: The Global Story

Could just 100,000 people decide the US election? – The Global Story

Bonus: The Global Story

Trump’s trouble with abortion – The Global Story

Bonus: The Global Story

Bengal famine: The WWII tragedy the world forgot – The Global Story

Israel-Gaza War: Your Questions Answered

Three weeks since Hamas attacked Israel, we put more of your questions to our BBC experts

Israel-Gaza War: Your Questions Answered

Two weeks since Hamas attacked Israel, we put more of your questions to our BBC experts

Gaza Special: Your Questions Answered

The build up to the Hamas attack, why now and what happens next

Special Edition - Artificial Intelligence - who cares?

What is AI? What can it do? A tool for good - or should we be worried?

Special episode: Abortion rights around the world

We investigate the changing dynamic of abortion rights globally

Young voices special

We took questions on Ukraine from young people around the world

Special: Global News Ukrainecast part 2

We answer more of your questions about Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine: On the brink of war?

US President Biden warns Russia might invade Ukraine in February

Omicron versus the world: Your questions answered

The facts, the science, the politics, the economics and the myths

Afghanistan Special: Your Questions Answered

BBC correspondents answer your questions about the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan

Global News Brexitcast

What will Brexit mean for you? We team up with Brexitcast to bring you the answers