UK fighter jet stuck in India for five weeks leaves for Australia
A state-of-the-art British fighter jet that had been stuck at an Indian airport for more than five weeks is now airborne and on its way
PM vows to stay on despite bruising election loss
Japan’s ruling coalition has lost its majority in the country’s upper house, but Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said he has no plans to quit.
Charli XCX weds drummer of The 1975 George Daniel
Pop star Charli XCX has confirmed her marriage to George Daniel, drummer of band The 1975, after a video snapped by a passer-by sparked online
Syria presidency to send new force to halt clashes in south
The Syrian presidency says it will deploy a new force to halt the deadly sectarian clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters in the south of
Ukraine launches new points for killing Russians scheme
Paul Adams Diplomatic correspondent in Kyiv BBC/Xavier Vanpevenaege Ukrainian soldiers can trade videos of confirmed kills for points, which they can use to buy equipment
US says ‘specific steps’ agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit Damascus
Watch: How a day of bombing unfolded in Damascus Israel’s military struck the Syrian defence ministry in Damascus and government forces in southern Syria for
Driver held over hit-and-run death of world’s ‘oldest’ marathon runner
Police in India have arrested a man in connection with the death of Fauja Singh, the world’s oldest marathon runner, in a hit-and-run case. According
Ethiopian troops ‘executed’ aid workers in Tigray conflict, MSF official says
Anne Soy BBC deputy Africa editor, Nairobi MSF The three were said to be professional and passionate about their jobs Ethiopian government forces “executed” three
Europe’s freedom faces greatest ‘threat’ since WW2, says Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined plans for a big increase in defence spending, warning Europe’s liberty is facing a “greater threat” than at any
The EU and Mexico criticise Donald Trump for proposed 30% tariff
Jude Sheerin BBC News, Washington Getty Images The European Union (EU) and Mexico have expressed disappointment at US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 30%