» Israel demands release of all Gaza hostages, casting doubt on ceasefire proposal19/08/25 19:28 from BBC News - Middle EastIt comes a day after Hamas said it accepted a proposal for a 60-day truce, during which around half of the 50 hostages would be freed.
» Peruvian woman accused of smuggling drugs in sex toy in Bali19/08/25 15:22 from BBC News - AsiaThe 42-year-old allegedly also concealed drugs in her underwear, police said.
» Burkina Faso's junta expels top UN official over child rights report19/08/25 10:49 from BBC News - AfricaThe report about children caught up in the jihadist conflict blamed all sides for violations.
» China and India should be partners, not adversaries, says foreign minister Wang Yi19/08/25 07:24 from BBC News - AsiaYi's India visit comes days before PM Modi's trip to China, and signals a further thaw in relations.
» Hong Kong summons UK, Australia envoys after activists granted asylum19/08/25 05:56 from BBC News - AsiaEx-lawmaker Ted Hui and pro-independence activist Tony Chung have received asylum in Australia and UK, respectively.
» Japan chain stops rice ball sales after staff fake expiry dates19/08/25 03:55 from BBC News - AsiaMinistop has apologised for 'significant inconvenience' as it suspended deli sales in 1,600 outlets.
» Why India tops the list of abandoned sailors19/08/25 01:38 from BBC News - AsiaAround 900 Indian sailors were abandoned on ships across the world in 2024.
» Watch: Destruction in Pakistan after flash floods that have killed hundreds19/08/25 00:41 from BBC News - AsiaThe majority of fatalities were recorded in the northwest Buner district, where at least 200 people were killed.
» 'No-one comes for us': The women trapped in Afghanistan's mental health system18/08/25 22:19 from BBC News - AsiaAccessing treatment in an Afghan mental health facility is difficult - but getting out can be harder.
» Hamas source says group agrees to latest Gaza ceasefire proposal18/08/25 20:51 from BBC News - Middle EastThe proposal from regional mediators would see Israeli hostages released in two batches during a 60-day truce, according to a Palestinian official.
» BBC at Rafah crossing as queues of aid trucks wait to enter Gaza18/08/25 16:11 from BBC News - Middle EastThe BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet is travelling with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.
» M23 rebels suspend peace talks with DR Congo government18/08/25 16:03 from BBC News - AfricaThe group accuses the government of failing to respect a previous ceasefire deal.
» Rescuers in Nigeria search for dozens missing after boat capsizes18/08/25 15:26 from BBC News - AfricaSafety regulations are rarely enforced leading to a large number of accidents on the waterways.
» First group of Gaza children to be brought to UK 'in coming weeks'18/08/25 11:24 from BBC News - Middle EastA group of between 30 to 50 Palestinian children will be evacuated under the plan, the BBC understands.
» 'The water had no mercy': Hundreds killed as floods ravage north Pakistan18/08/25 11:00 from BBC News - AsiaBBC visited villages which were wiped out overnight by rains, flash floods and landslides.