As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it

The show's themes of unemployment and inequality are all too relatable for Korean viewers.

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Police identify 20-year-old suspect in Idaho firefighter ambush

20-year-old Wess Roley deliberately lit a fire to lure first responders to a mountainous area near Coeur d'Alene, the BBC's US partner CBS News reports.

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Thousands in Norway told they won up to millions in lottery error

Norsk Tipping's CEO resigned a day after thousands received incorrect notifications, some saying they had become millionaires.

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A pioneering doctor remembers India leader Indira Gandhi's final moments

Sneh Bhargava, AIIMS New Delhi's only woman director, was called upon to treat Gandhi after she was shot in 1984.

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I feel like I've been gaslit - like the life I had before the war was made up

The private thoughts and reflections of a young woman whose life has altered course.

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'Proud to be gay': K-pop star on coming out to the world

Only a handful of K-pop artists have come out as gay, but none as publicly as Bain. Is this a turning point?

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At least 81 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

Hospital staff and witnesses said at least 11 people were killed after a strike near tents housing displaced people on Friday.

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Top court ruling expands Trump's power - and he intends to use it

It handed a significant victory to Donald Trump - and future American presidents.

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Trump says he would 'absolutely' consider bombing Iran again

The US president also reiterates his claim that Iran's nuclear facilities have been "obliterated".

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Son of Norway's crown princess suspected of rape, police say

The 28-year-old, who does not have a royal title, has denied the three rape allegations.

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DR Congo and Rwanda sign long-awaited peace deal in Washington

The deal has been hailed by President Trump as "a great day" but there are potential pitfalls.

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Kim Kardashian 'grandpa robber' dies month after trial

Didier Dubreucq, 69 years old, was diagnosed with lung cancer while in detention.

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Armenia's PM offers to expose himself in escalating Church row

The bitter standoff between Nikol Pashinyan and the Church has seen arrests and an alleged coup plot.

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Criminal who helped inspire 'Stockholm syndrome' theory dies

Oloffson rose to global notoriety in 1973 after a kidnapping and bank robbery in Norrmalmstorg, central Stockholm.

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Sholay: Bollywood epic roars back to big screen after 50 years with new ending

Fifty years on, Sholay - arguably Hindi cinema’s most iconic film - makes a spectacular return.

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'I can see it's upsetting' - Trump asks BBC Ukrainian reporter about her family

The US president asks Myroslava Petsa about her husband on the frontline after she asks him about supplying air defences to Ukraine.

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At least 16 killed as Kenya protesters battle police, rights group says

Thousands of people march across the country against President William Ruto's government.

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Russian naval ship 'disguised' itself while passing through English Channel

The Boikiy emitted a fake ID signal while sailing through the waterway alongside two sanctioned oil tankers.

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Watch: Moment helicopter flips and crash lands in Michigan

No injuries were reported after the aircraft abruptly turned on its side while landing in Clay Township.

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Florence's Uffizi tears into selfie-takers after priceless portrait damaged

The museum says it will impose restrictions on selfie-taking in the future.

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'Paralysed and constantly caught by surprise': Voices from Iran after US strikes

People inside Iran tell BBC Persian about their fear and anger after the US bombed key nuclear sites overnight.

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Watch: The US has joined the Iran-Israel war. What happens now?

The BBC's world news correspondent Joe Inwood answers three key questions after the US strikes in Iran.

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Rosenberg: Russian government clearly nervous as country faces economic challenges

Russian minister Maxim Reshetnikov has warned that the country's economy was teetering "on the brink of recession".

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Pakistan to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Islamabad says Trump helped end recent fighting with India, but New Delhi denies he played any role.

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Minnesota shootings suspect was a 'prepper', FBI says

After shooting two local politicians, Vance Boelter texted his wife "prepare for war", say investigators.

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Tristan Tate faces probe over alleged Romanian election interference

Tate, 36, is the younger brother of controversial influencer Andrew Tate.

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Hurricane Erick hits Mexico resort towns killing two

Video shows communities in the affected areas dealing with flood waters and a messy clean-up.

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US joining Israeli strikes would cause hell, Iranian minister tells BBC

Saeed Khatibzadeh told the BBC that this is "not America's war".

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Trump ends funding for LGBTQ youth option on national suicide hotline

The Trevor Project, an organisation involved in the service, called the change "incomprehensible".

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'They sang about my family's death': Father's anger exposes divide in Israeli society

An Iranian missile killed Kasem's family in an Arab-majority town in Israel. The response shone a light on deep social issues.

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Why the death of a blogger has put Kenya's police on trial

His widow tells the BBC his last words from a police station in Nairobi were: "I'll see you soon."

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Watch: How Trump looms over G7 despite early departure

The BBC's James Landale highlights the role of the US president at the summit as the conflict in the Middle East overshadows the gathering.

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Watch: Virginia police find alligator outside motel

The reptile was found just 20 minutes south of Washington DC.

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Watch: A trade deal, a family photo and the Middle East - Trump's short G7

The US president will cut short his time at the meeting and return to DC, citing the conflict between Israel and Iran.

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'Don't let beautiful Tehran become Gaza': Iranians tell of shock and confusion

Iranians say they are caught between their country's regime and Israeli destruction as the conflict intensifies.

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Watch: Moment people flee church as earthquake interrupts mass in Peru

The 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Lima, Peru on Sunday morning, causing panic at the city's cathedral.

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The reality behind Trump's incredible investment claims

The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed.

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'Nowhere feels safe': Iranians on life under Israeli attacks

Some of those in Iran who have spoken to the BBC use one word to describe life in there right now.

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Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments

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The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom

Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.

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'It's heavy on the heart': Israelis survey damage in city hit by Iranian missile

Two people were killed and several homes destroyed when a missile hit the city of Rishon LeZion early on Saturday.

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Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair

An Italian museum says the special chair has since been restored, but the culprits haven't been found.

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The sound of jet engines was deafening - then it was chaos

The BBC speaks to eyewitnesses and survivors on the ground to reveal what happened when the Air India plane crashed.

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Explosions and huge plumes of smoke in Tel Aviv as Iran retaliates

Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles towards the country on Friday night, vowing to "inflict heavy blows".

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What satellite imagery and verified video tell us about the Israeli strikes on Iran

Israel's wave of strikes against Iran, which began on Thursday night, has continued through today. BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas has been examining footage of the attacks and the damage they've caused.

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Iran is reeling from Israel's unprecedented attack - and it is only the start

Israel's Operation Rising Lion is more extensive and ambitious than anything that has come before, including the missile exchanges it had with Iran last year

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Air India plane crash claims at least 241 lives as one passenger survives

One British man, who was a passenger on the London-bound flight, survived the crash in Ahmedabad, western India.

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Air India plane crash - how the day unfolded

London-bound flight carrying 242 people crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad, western India.

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What could have caused Air India plane to crash in 30 seconds?

Experts told the BBC that a flap issue, engine failure or a bird strike are among the possible causes of the crash.

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How Trump's immigration raids sparked protests and unrest

The BBC's Carl Nasman explains how the ramping up of deportation efforts led to protests in many US cities.

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'Playing piano and singing takes me to another world' - Brian Wilson

The late Beach Boys co-creator spoke to the BBC's David Silitto in 2011 and looked back at his career.

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Boy whose father and nine siblings were killed in Israeli strike goes to Italy for treatment

Adam al-Najjar is evacuated to Milan, where surgeons can work to save his arm which was severely damaged in the attack.

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Schoolchildren swept away as heavy floods and snow hit South Africa

Three children have been found alive, with search and rescue operations suspended for the night.

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At least four dead in Colombia attacks, local media reports

The attacks come as the country grapples with an escalating security crisis.

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Watch: Austria in shock after school shooting in 'safe and peaceful place'

The BBC's Bethany Bell visited the scene in Graz, after ten people were killed in a school shooting.

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China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?

The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

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Watch: Moment Israeli forces board Gaza aid boat

Onboard security footage from the Madleen aid vessel shows activists throwing their tech overboard and putting up their hands.

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'Have my house' - Usyk invites Trump to witness Ukraine war

Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk offers his house to US president Donald Trump to experience the war in his country.

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BBC on the ground as National Guard set up in Los Angeles

The BBC's Regan Morris reports from outside a federal building, where there have been violent clashes in recent days.

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Israel warns it will stop aid flotilla heading for Gaza

Israel's defence minister says climate protester Greta Thunberg and others on board are "Hamas propaganda spokespeople".

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How India's 'biggest art deal' buried MF Husain masterpieces in a bank vault

The paintings are set to go up for auction for the first time on 12 June in India's financial capital, Mumbai.

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Six killed by Israeli gunfire near Gaza aid site, Hamas officials say

Dozens of Palestinians have been killed close to the controversial supply centre in Gaza.

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Trump says relationship with Musk is over

The US president says Musk has been "very disrespectful" and he has no interest in mending ties with the tech billionaire.

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Will Musk's explosive row with Trump help or harm his businesses?

Experts say his tech empire needs more of Musk's attention - but also the continued custom of the government.

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How Trump and Musk are still linked - despite falling out

Political contributions, government contracts and staff with divided loyalties mean the fallout may have only just begun.

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Wagner to withdraw from Mali after 'completing mission'

The Russian mercenary group is leaving amid an uptick in deadly Islamist insurgent attacks.

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Police search for Washington man accused of killing his 3 daughters

Travis Decker is believed to be using his outdoor survival skills to hide in a remote part of Washington state.

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Israel strikes southern Beirut on eve of religious holiday

Israel's military says it was targeting an underground drone factory of armed group Hezbollah.

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Three journalists among five killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital

The Anglican Church, which runs al-Ahli hospital, condemns the attack that Israel says targeted a Palestinian Islamic Jihad operative.

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Saudi Arabia seeks to prevent heat deaths as Hajj pilgrimage begins

The kingdom has installed hundreds of coolers and cracked down on unregistered Muslim pilgrims, after 1,300 people died last year.

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Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography

The content is contrary to the nation's "laws, culture, customs, and traditions", the information minister says.

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DR Congo bans reporting on ex-President Kabila

Outlets who breach the ban could face suspension, the media regulator warns.

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Family of Boulder suspect arrested by immigration officers

The wife and five children of Mohammed Sabry Soliman have been taken into custody by immigration authorities.

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Watch: BBC on the ground in Seoul as new president is announced

Opposition's Lee Jae-myung will become South Korea's next president, winning the country's first election since impeachment chaos.

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Three things to know about South Korea's snap election

South Korea is voting for a new leader after the former president was impeached for imposing martial law.

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UN calls for investigation into killings near Gaza aid distribution site

Antonio Guterres says he is "appalled" by reports of Palestinians being killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza.

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How Ukraine carried out daring 'Spider Web' attack on Russian bombers

On 1 June, more than 100 Ukrainian drones struck strategic targets deep into Russia in an elaborate and audacious operation.

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Macron waxwork stolen from French museum by activists

The activists hid the waxwork under a blanket before taking it out through an emergency exit, reports say.

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Mormon wives on swinging scandals, friendship fallouts and religious backlash

Set in suburban Utah, the series follows a group of Mormon women, most of whom rose to fame on TikTok.

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Polish presidential election too close to call, exit poll suggests

Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski claims early victory but his winning margin is well within margin of error, exit poll suggests.

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