The Islamist militant group HTS has a long and involved history in the Syrian conflict.
Actress Cate Blanchett: ‘I’m deeply concerned about AI’
“I’m worried about us as a species”, she tells the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg.
2034 World Cup can improve Saudi human rights – Fifa
BBC sports editor Dan Roan explains the issues raised as Fifa releases its evaluation report for Saudi Arabia’s unopposed bid to host the men’s World Cup in 2034.
Counting gets under way in Irish election
An exit poll shows a three-way race between the largest parties Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.
Malaysia flooding forces over 120,000 from homes
There are worries in Malaysia and neighbouring Thailand that disastrous flooding could get worse as more rain comes.
Malaysia flooding forces over 120,000 from homes
There are worries in Malaysia and neighbouring Thailand that disastrous flooding could get worse as more rain comes.
BBC reports from mass protest at ‘crucial moment for Georgia’
The BBC’s Steve Rosenberg reports from the centre of Tbilisi, as pro-Eu protesters clash with police.
Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago to meet Trump after tariff threat
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making a surprise visit to Florida as Canada seeks to the avoid blanket tariffs threatened by the president-elect.
Atlantic hurricane season breaks records despite unexpected lull
The 2024 hurricane season officially ends – and it has been more active than usual, with climate change partly to blame.
Trails, teddy bears and turkeys: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.


