An Egyptian diver tells the BBC those he rescued were trapped in their cabins 12m below the surface.
Trump names new trade envoy after threatening tariffs on partners
The US president-elect says he will slap import taxes on America’s top trading partners.
Europe’s flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short
Makers of a new generation of European electric aircraft are struggling to raise money.
BBC on the ground as people return to southern Lebanon
The BBC’s Middle East correspondent, Hugo Bachega, is at the main highway between Beirut and the south as people start to return to their homes.
India and Bangladesh spar over Hindu monk’s arrest
Relations between the neighbours have been tense since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina as Bangladesh PM.
Imran Khan supporters call off protest after crackdown
Police are reported to have arrested hundreds of supporters of the jailed former prime minister.
Companies race to get ahead of Trump tariffs
The US president-elect’s tariffs may be just talk until he takes office – but they are having an impact anyway.
Drake files second legal action over Kendrick song
The star says Universal Music failed to stop the release of a song that called him a sexual predator.
South Korean star’s baby scandal sparks national debate
Revelations that the actor had a baby outside marriage have shaken up ideals of the “traditional” family.
Namibians vote as ruling party seeks to extend 34-year rule
Swapo’s Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is seeking to become the country’s first female president.
