Judith and Natalie Raanan: Hamas frees two US hostages

Israel confirms they received Judith and Natalie Raanan from Hamas at the Gaza boundary on Friday evening.


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Week in pictures: 14-20 October 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.


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Argentina election: Javier Milei, TikTok economist, leads polls

Can a former TV personality who's vowed to blow up Argentina's central bank win Sunday's elections?


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Why are whales throwing seaweed on their heads?

Scientists think the newly found behaviour, called kelping, could be a form of play.


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Liverpool v Everton: Jurgen Klopp 'couldn't be less interested' in derby record

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says his excellent record in the Merseyside derby will count for nothing on Saturday.


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Emma Raducanu: British tennis star says 'provoking' questions have contributed to turnover of coaches

Former British number one Emma Raducanu says she is constantly asking questions and challenging her coaches.


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New Zealand landlord loses rubbish row with Chinese embassy

The landlord claimed the embassy failed to pay up to NZ$960 in rubbish removal and other costs.


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NFL: Trevor Lawrence stars as Jacksonville Jaguars beat New Orleans Saints

Trevor Lawrence throws for 204 yards and a touchdown as the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the New Orleans Saints 31-24.


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Why goalkeeper Robert Sanchez could be Chelsea’s smartest signing

Former England number one Karen Bardsley takes a deeper look at why goalkeeper Robert Sanchez might turn out to be Chelsea's smartest signing from their recent spending spree.


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Cricket World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli century powers India past Bangladesh to maintain 100% start

Virat Kohli scores his 48th one-day international hundred as India power to a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh.


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What’s going on with Scottish independence?

Almost a decade since the 2014 referendum, the BBC’s Glenn Campbell brings us up to speed on where things stand with an indyref2.


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US eases Venezuela oil sanctions after election deal

The US relaxes sanctions after an agreement to have international observers monitor the 2024 election.


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'Classical music's answer to K-pop' signs exclusive record deal

Yunchan Lim, once called "classical music’s answer to K-pop", signs to the UK's Decca Records.


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Nvidia and iPhone maker Foxconn to build 'AI factories'

This comes as the US announced plans to cut off more exports of advanced chips to China, in a blow to Nvidia.


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'We thought it would be safe': Panic and confusion at scene of Gaza hospital blast

People are still recovering body parts from the Al-Ahli Arab hospital, reports Rushdi Abu Alouf.


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Sudan conflict: Ethnic cleansing committed in Darfur, UK says

Analysis of satellite images provides evidence that dozens of Darfur villages have been burned down.


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MI5 head warns of 'epic scale' of Chinese espionage

Tens of thousands of British businesses are warned of the risk of having their innovation stolen.


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X begins charging new users $1 a year in New Zealand, Philippines

The new trial, beginning in New Zealand and Philippines, is to combat bots and spammers, says X.


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Watch: Pentagon releases footage of ‘coercive’ Chinese jets

The declassified videos show PLA fighter jets coming close to US aircraft in international airspace.


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Watch: Emergency workers race to help casualties in Gaza

Hundreds are feared dead after a strike on a hospital in Gaza.


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British teen missing in Hamas attack confirmed dead, family say

Yahel, who went missing with sister Noiya, was killed in the assault on Israel, her family have said.


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Brussels shooting: Police shoot dead attacker who killed Swedes

It follows Monday night's incident in the Belgian capital, where two Swedish nationals were killed.


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Five Nigerians jailed for exhuming skull 'to get rich'

The convicted men dug up a body for a ritual that they believed would make them rich.


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Eddie Jones: Australia coach says 'I'm staying' and denies link with Japan

Australia head coach Eddie Jones says he has not spoken to anyone about taking charge of Japan.


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Polish election: Right-wing ruling party to lose majority - exit poll

Donald Tusk's centrist opposition has a better chance of forming a coalition if the poll is right.


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Fact-checking Donald Trump's claim that wind turbines kill whales

The former president blamed wind farms for a spike in whale deaths - but his claims don't stand up.


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Chelsea's struggles shown in key statistics

Chelsea have won only nine of their past 38 Premier League games - a full season. BBC Sport looks at the statistics that highlight their problems.


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Austria Salzburg v Red Bull Salzburg: A derby 18 years in the making

It is 18 years since Red Bull took over Austria Salzburg. Now they meet the phoenix club of the same name in a long-awaited derby.


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Nagorno-Karabakh: Fuel depot blast kills 20 as refugee count doubles

Officials say 290 people have been taken to hospital with dozens in a critical condition.


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Warning UK sick days at highest level for decade

Workers are taking more days off due to stress, Covid and the cost-of living crisis, research suggests.


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In pictures: Northern Lights make lively display

Chances of seeing aurora increase as the Sun nears the peak of its 11-year cycle.
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How Wales went from team in disarray to World Cup pacesetters

Wales will head to Marseille for a World Cup quarter-final following a record 40-6 win over Australia in Lyon.
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Kosovo and Serbia row over monastery gun battle

A Kosovan policeman and three ethnic Serb gunmen are dead after a siege of a monastery in Kosovo.
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Ukraine war: Training to clear the world's most heavily mined country

How British military bomb disposal teams are helping Ukrainian engineers clear Russian minefields.
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The shadowy Chinese firm that owns chunks of Cambodia

It secured a deal to control a fifth of Cambodia's coastline - 15 years on, it has barely got started.
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Man gored to death by bull at Spanish festival

Friend also injured by same animal during the Pobla de Farnals festival in the Valencia region.
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Man Utd's Marcus Rashford not injured after car crash

Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford is unhurt after being involved in a car crash on Saturday night.
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Ukraine war: How Zelensky is grappling with Western war fatigue

Ukraine’s leader has always been comfortable campaigning for help - now he’s having to negotiate.
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Trudeau facing cold reality after lonely week on world stage

As tensions with India rise, Canada is calling its friends - but they're not answering.
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Pablo Neruda: Chilean poet's death still shrouded in mystery

An investigation into whether Chilean poet Pablo Neruda was murdered has yet to reach its conclusion.
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China sentences Uyghur scholar to life in jail

Rahile Dawut loses appeal against a charge of endangering state security, a rights group says.
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Rishi Sunak changes gear as UK election looms

Our political editor recaps on a hectic few days and asks what it means for the looming election.
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Sisters haunted by trauma of Morocco earthquake

Two sisters tell the BBC how the earthquake in Morocco has left them traumatised and anxious.
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Bob Menendez steps down as US Senate foreign relations chairman after indictment

Top Democrats turn on Robert Menendez amid allegations of gold bars and jackets stuffed with cash.
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Panic in Nagorno-Karabakh but Azerbaijan rejects fears of ethnic cleansing

Thousands of ethnic Armenians fear for their safety despite Azerbaijan's promises.
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Chandrayaan-3: Indian space agency Isro says no signal yet from Moon lander

Chandrayaan-3 was dormant during lunar night, but the extreme cold could have harmed its batteries.
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Angus Cloud cause of death: Euphoria star died of accidental drug overdose

Angus Cloud accidentally overdosed on fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine, a coroner says.
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Sudan army chief warns war could spill over into neighbours

General Burhan has asked for the Rapid Support Forces to be designated as a terror group.
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'It took someone to look beyond the norm' - Postecoglou on Spurs job

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou tells Gary Lineker he never thought his Premier League chance would come and that he was "last man standing" this summer.
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A shadow of 'Ukraine fatigue' hangs over Polish politics

With an election looming, politicians are grappling with how to support Ukraine and prioritise national interests.
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