BBC News - World

January 23rd, 2025 12:01 PM
French divorcee wins appeal in case over refusing husband sex 
Europe's highest human rights court ruled the refusal of sex is not a valid ground for fault in a divorce.
January 23rd, 2025 11:07 AM
Russian ships return to Syrian base ahead of expected withdrawal 
Analysts say the return suggests that Moscow is preparing to evacuate one of its most valuable overseas bases.
January 23rd, 2025 10:35 AM
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders for 'persecuting Afghan girls and women' 
Karim Khan is seeking arrest warrants for the Taliban government's Supreme Leader and chief justice.
January 23rd, 2025 10:33 AM
Trump tells Putin to end 'ridiculous war' in Ukraine or face new sanctions 
The US president says he is offering Moscow a "big favour" by helping Russia and Ukraine reach a deal.
January 23rd, 2025 08:54 AM
German frontrunner vows permanent border controls after knife attack 
Friedrich Merz says he will close Germany's borders to irregular migrants, including those with a right to protection.
January 23rd, 2025 08:07 AM
Thousands evacuated as new fast-growing fire ignites near Los Angeles 
The out-of-control wildfire spans more than 10,000 acres after just a few hours, fuelled by winds.
January 23rd, 2025 07:08 AM
India investigates 17 'mysterious' deaths in same village 
At least 17 people, mostly children, have died unexplained deaths in the same village in Jammu.
January 23rd, 2025 06:48 AM
Nepal hits Everest climbers with higher permit fees 
The price to climb the world's tallest peak will soon increase for the first time in almost a decade.
January 23rd, 2025 03:36 AM
Meta denies forcing users to follow Trump accounts 
The Facebook and Instagram owner says the official profiles were updated to reflect the new position holders.
January 23rd, 2025 03:24 AM
The long road to legalise same sex marriage in Thailand 
LGBT couples now have the same rights as any other couple - the culmination of a decades-long campaign.