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Trump says progress made in Ukraine talks but 'thorny issues' remain
Both the US president and Zelensky describe talks in Florida as "great" and "terrific" but the issue of territory remains "unresolved".
'There are many challenges': Syrians in Turkey consider return after fall of Assad
Syrians in Turkey are weighing up whether it is the right time to return to their homeland.
China holds military drills around Taiwan as warning to 'separatist forces'
The drills come days after the US announced the sale of one of its largest weapons packages to Taiwan.
John Simpson: 'I've reported on 40 wars but I've never seen a year like 2025'
It has been a year of multiple major conflicts - and there are geopolitical implications of unparalleled importance
Mexico train crash kills 13 and injures almost 100
An investigation is under way after the train derailed as it rounded a bend near the town of Nizanda.
Bondi hero says he wanted to stop gunman killing innocent people
Authorities say the actions of Ahmed al Ahmed, a shop owner, saved countless lives.
French cinema actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
The actress was a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s but became increasingly controversial after making homophobic and racist slurs.
Kosovo's ruling party wins election after months of political deadlock
The decisive victory for the Albanian nationalist Vetevendosje party means a third term for leader Albin Kurti.
Three killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps across Nordic countries
Thousands of homes in parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway have been left without power.
Polls close on first day of Myanmar's widely criticised 'sham' election
Observers say the vote, accompanied by a renewed crackdown on dissent, is meant to entrench the junta's power.
Spaniards hurl flour, eggs and fireworks in mock battle
The annual food fight festival ''Els Enfarinats'' has left the Spanish town of Ibi covered in flour and egg shells.
Nine people, including five children, stabbed to death in Suriname
Police detained the male suspect after shooting him in the leg, while two others are seriously injured.
Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoes medical treatment for hiccups
The 70-year-old had suffered with the spasms for nine months, his wife says, and was already in hospital for hernia surgery.
Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas
Police say the suspects raised around €7m (£6m) for the militant group over more than two years.
Executions in Iran estimated to have doubled in 2025, report says
The Iran Human Rights (IHR) group says it has verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December.
Cruise ship hits reef on first trip since leaving passenger on island
The Coral Adventurer is under investigation for the death of Suzanne Rees, who was found dead on a remote island after being left behind by the ship.
Iranian cinema giant, Bahram Beyzai, dies aged 87
A restored copy of his film, Bashu, the Little Stranger, won an award at this year's Venice Film Festival.
Annette Dionne, last surviving Dionne quintuplet, dies aged 91
The sisters, who were the first known quintuplets to survive past infancy, became a global phenomenon after their 1934 birth.
Living in fear of Lakurawa - the militant group Trump targeted in Nigeria strikes
"We cannot live freely. You cannot even play music" - residents tell the BBC of militants' rule.
Catching the hunters trapping rare songbirds in China
The BBC catches a man trapping songbirds - selling them is a profitable business because many keep them as pets.
An orphan's brutal murder shines a spotlight on child abuse in Somalia
The woman who was supposed to care for Saabirin Saylaan was found to have beaten and tortured her.
The blonde bombshell who revolutionised French cinema
The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.
In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot
The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.
Rich and voiceless: How Putin has kept Russia's billionaires on side in the war
Western sanctions have failed to turn the uber-rich into opponents, and Putin's policies have turned them into silent backers.
How frogs went from right-wing meme to anti-ICE protest symbol
The frog has become a frequent symbol at protests against the Trump administration.
Fearing deportation, Hondurans in the US send more cash home than ever before
There's been a surge in remittances going back to Honduras amid Trump's immigration crackdown.
Godfather of Ethiopian jazz plays his last live concert
Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.
One general, one mathematician: The men competing for power in two African elections
The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday's polls.
Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame
The French model and actress has died at the age of 91.
Snow-capped Mount Etna erupts as skiers glide down slopes
Scientists say volcanic activity at the site, which frequently erupts, had intensified this week, with craters continuously emitting ash.
Watch: Meteor lights up sky over Japan's Mount Fuji
The meteor could be seen blazing through the night sky over Japan's Mount Fuji
Watch: Pope Leo's plea for peace in Christmas message
Pope Leo calls for an end to conflicts around the world in Christmas speech.
Where is Santa now? Trump answers kids' Christmas calls to Norad tracker
Norad got some help from President Donald Trump as it marked its 70th year tracking Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.