Top news1Andrew was sub-letting Royal Lodge cottages, watchdog reveals2Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin3'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence4Mount Everest climber recounts moment he lost guide who survived alone for six days5Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction6'It looks black': Americans react to Reflecting Pool's completed paint job7How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year8'Extremely intelligent' bear on the run in Japan after injuring four people9Giant hissing cockroaches among $200,000 worth of illegal insects seized in Australia10House Republicans break with Trump again to approve Ukraine aidMore newsUS actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrestedHandy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.Xi Jinping to meet Kim Jong Un in rare visit to North KoreaIt is taking place weeks after Xi met the leaders of the US and Russia - two countries that loom large over North Korea's foreign policy.Ex-wife of Dubai ruler's nephew in custody, prosecutors sayZeynab Javadli had not been in contact with any of her friends since Tuesday.Latest updates30 mins agoNearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks downOnly two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities. 30 mins ago2 hrs agoJudge urges Melbourne orchestra and pianist to resolve case over Gaza comments without himUK-Australian pianist Jayson Gillham says he was discriminated against over his comments at a 2024 show.2 hrs ago4 hrs agoUK in most dangerous period I've known, military chief saysRussian incursions into UK defences risk crossing a line, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton tells the BBC. 4 hrs ago7 hrs agoBear opens window in factory escape, Japanese police sayThe bear had earlier attacked four people in an industrial part of Fukushima, in Japan's north-east.7 hrs ago8 hrs agoHezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and LebanonThe United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.8 hrs ago9 hrs agoUS plans to fight flesh-eating screwworm outbreak with flies and dogsThe insect, which has been found in America for the first time since 1966, is a growing concern in the southern US.9 hrs ago10 hrs agoTrump cancels concerts for America's 250th birthday - but how else is it celebrating?A UFC fight on the White House lawn is among a range of events planned to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's founding. 10 hrs ago10 hrs agoTrump announces $700m coal investment using wartime powersThe president is directing money into coal as the Iran war drives up energy costs for Americans.10 hrs ago12 hrs agoTough cookies: How pop group Le Sserafim overcame band tensions and internet trollsThe K-pop band say accepting their flaws and embracing humour took them to a new level of success.12 hrs ago12 hrs agoHere's why counting votes in California is taking so longIt could take weeks - or even a month - before we know who won elections in California and Los Angeles.12 hrs ago12 hrs agoFerry search leads to €2.9m drugs seizureA man in his 20s is arrested after revenue staff search a freight unit which travelled from France.12 hrs ago13 hrs agoGuide stranded on Everest rescued after six days without food or oxygenThe BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan pieces together how events unfolded.13 hrs ago14 hrs agoIreland facing EU court case over peat extraction The European Commission accuses Irish authorities of failing to properly enforce EU regulations.14 hrs ago14 hrs agoMore than 20,000 fish killed after river pollutedInland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) said the "harmful ecological event" near Tallanstown in County Louth was discovered on Tuesday.14 hrs ago15 hrs agoJohn Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified documents case, sources confirmTrump's former advisor turned critic had reached a deal with prosecutors, two people said.15 hrs ago...
