North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan

Some Japanese woke up to the sound of sirens and a warning to take cover as the missile flew overhead.

Ukraine makes breakthrough in south against Russia

Ukraine makes fresh gains in occupied territory annexed by Russia, straining Russian supply lines.

Ukraine war: Lyman retreat sparks rare criticism of Russian top brass

Some pro-war Russians are tiring of what they perceive to be an overly cautious military leadership.

Iran: Teen protester Nika Shakarami's body stolen, sources say

Security forces snatched her corpse before her family could bury her, BBC Persian is told.

Iran schoolgirls remove hijabs in protests against government

Dramatic scenes show teenagers waving their headscarves and chanting against clerical authorities.

Indonesia football crush: Cries for justice as families mourn dead

One parent describes identifying their child by his entry wristband, as families demand justice.

Danish Royal Family: Queen 'sorry' after stripping grandchildren's titles

But she did not reverse the decision to remove titles from four of her grandchildren.

WATCH: Coyote strays into California school toilets

The animal was given the nickname "Wile E." after the Warner Brothers character.

Australia vows new plan to stop extinction crisis

New strategies aim to end Australia's status as "the mammal extinction capital", its government says.

Bruce Lehrmann: Trial for man accused of Australian parliament rape begins

Bruce Lehrmann is accused of assaulting Brittany Higgins in 2019 in a government minister's office.

Philippines lottery: Questions raised as hundreds win jackpot

433 people shared the prize money - the most winners for a single draw in the Philippines, reports say.

Ecuador prison gang fight leaves 15 dead in Latacunga

Reports say guards have regained control of the jail in Latacunga after prisoners clashed.

Confidence Man: Key revelations from new book on Donald Trump

The former president weighed bombing Mexican drug labs and nearly fired his daughter, a new book claims.

Calais migrants: Smugglers cause fresh problems for police

New Calais smuggling networks are making it even harder to stop rising numbers of Channel crossings.

Pakistan floods: 'It’s like fighting a war with no end'

Pakistan's worst floods in years have left millions homeless and lacking clean drinking water.

Aluu 4: Ten years from the lynching that shocked Nigeria

Little has changed 10 years after the mob killing of four students that shocked Nigeria.

Ponniyin Selvan: Mani Ratnam's epic drama fires up India box office

Mani Ratnam's new film is based on what is widely considered to be the greatest-ever novel written in Tamil.

A rare glimpse of daily life in occupied Ukraine

Post-apocalyptic is how one resident describes his city, from which many people have fled.

Capt Ibrahim Traoré: Burkina Faso's new military ruler

Capt Ibrahim Traoré is the latest young officer to seize power in France's former colonies in Africa.

Indonesia football crush: How the disaster unfolded

Distraught fans demand justice, claiming police use of tear gas triggered a crush which killed 125 people.

Ros Atkins on...why protests are happening in Iran

Demonstrations are happening across the country following the death of a woman detained by 'morality police'.

Indonesia football crush: Candlelight vigil for fans who died at stadium

At least 125 people died after police fired tear gas at football fans who ran onto the pitch in Java.

Sacheen Littlefeather dies aged 75

Sacheen Littlefeather, a Native American actress and activist, has died aged 75.

In search of the father I've never know

BBC Africa Eye goes on a journey with a woman in Kenya, searching for the father she has never known.

Mark Hamill on speaking to Zelensky about Star Wars

The Star Wars legend says Ukraine's president referenced the films when he spoke to him.