MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video

The world's most popular YouTuber had previously said he would not bother posting videos on the site.

Joseph Boakai: Liberia's new president fails to end inauguration speech

Joseph Boakai, 79, is helped from the podium as the ceremony in the capital Monrovia is cut short.

Dying thief stole Wizard of Oz ruby slippers as 'one last score'

Terry Martin was convinced by an ex-mob associate to steal the shoes as "one last score".

In Ukraine's river war, drones mean nowhere is safe

Ukraine aims to build a million military drones in 2024. In Kherson, the BBC saw how vital they are.

Ayodhya: India PM Modi to open Hindu temple on razed Babri mosque site

Ayodhya is spruced up for the Ram temple launch, but opposition leaders and some Hindu seers are staying away.

Ron DeSantis suspends campaign for president

The Florida governor dropped out of the 2024 presidential race whilst endorsing Donald Trump.

Ron DeSantis suspends campaign for president

Republican Governor Ron DeSantis suspends his campaign for US president, saying there is no "clear path to victory"

Israel-Gaza: Netanyahu defies pressure over Palestinian state

The Israeli prime minister's comments come amid pressure on his government to accept Palestinian statehood.

US personnel injured in missile attack on Al Asad airbase in Iraq

Missiles and rockets were fired at the airbase by an Iranian-backed militia, the US military says.

Ex-CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch 'vehemently denies' sex trafficking allegations

Mike Jeffries claims the allegations fall outside statute of limitations, and are "meritless".

Russia: Cat thrown off train into snow found dead

Russia's state rail company apologises after its conductor dumped the feline in freezing temperatures.

Alec Baldwin faces fresh manslaughter charge over 'Rust' shooting

A New Mexico grand jury has charged the actor anew over the on-set shooting death of Halyna Hutchins.

Théo Luhaka: French police officers given suspended sentences for brutal assault

Théo Luhaka suffered severe injuries from a police baton in a case which triggered days of protests.

Eisenkot: Key Israeli war leader challenges Netanyahu over Gaza strategy

Gadi Eisenkot condemns the prime minister, who insists Israel's offensive will go on until "complete victory".

Brent Sikkema: Arrest after death of prominent US art dealer

Police say Brent Sikkema was stabbed multiple times in a "premeditated and cruel" attack.

'Chaos and confusion' hindered police response to Uvalde

The critical report spanning more than 400 pages focuses on the slow response to the school shooting.

Georgia: Stalin Icon removed from Tbilisi church

The icon showed the Soviet dictator being blessed by a saint, but the Church says it has to be changed.

US woman gets 26 years for mother's 'suitcase murder'

Heather Mack helped to kill her mother and stuff her body in a suitcase in Bali a decade ago.

Spain shaman arrests: Police say group sold psychoactive drugs to members

Members of the group are accused of promoting rituals involving psychoactive substances like toad venom.

Italian influencers to be bound by tighter rules

Social media creators will face hefty fines if they fail to abide by strict rules on commercial interests.

Palestinian envoy Husam Zomlot says UK guilty of hypocrisy

Husam Zomlot says the UK's policies towards Israel have caused it "reputational damage".

Two British brothers banned from Switzerland for museum heist

The Metropolitan Police issue mugshots of the Ahearne brothers following their sentencing.

Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to additional prison term

Narges Mohammadi is serving multiple sentences and has been in jail almost continuously since 2010.

Kenyan Airbnb murder: How femicide exposed toxic online misogyny

A young woman was dismembered and stuffed in a plastic bag - the internet blames her.

Italian culture minister probed over stolen painting

Vittorio Sgarbi is accused of possessing and exhibiting a 17th Century painting.

Iceland volcano eruption spills lava into town setting houses on fire

The entire population of Grindavik has been evacuated as an expert warns of a "worst-case scenario" unfolding.

Rare white penguin filmed in Chilean Antarctica

A penguin with leucism from the Gentoo species has been filmed in the icy climate in early January.

Hezbollah missile attack kills Israeli woman and son

A woman in her seventies and her son have been killed by an anti-tank missile attack on northern Israel.

Frederik X kisses wife as he becomes King of Denmark

The new monarch blinks back tears as he greets the cheering crowds outside Christiansborg Castle.

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin remains in hospital - Pentagon

Lloyd Austin is in "good condition" and has resumed some of his duties, the Pentagon says.

Boris Akunin: Russia designates author ‘foreign agent’

The Kremlin labels the bestselling author, Boris Akunin, a foreign agent over his stance on Ukraine.

Israel strikes southern Gaza city swollen with displaced people

Ten people in a Rafah house sheltering displaced people were killed, the Hamas-run health ministry says.

Ecuador violence affects whole world, president tells BBC

Daniel Noboa says he won't let his country turn into a narco-state after days of gang violence.

South Africa's genocide case against Israel: Both sides play heavy on emotion in ICJ hearing

After two days of legal argument, judges must now rule on whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

Medicine to be delivered to Gaza hostages under new agreement, says Israeli PM

Qatar has helped agree a deal between Israel and Hamas after families of hostages raised concerns.

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal tax charges

The US president's son is accused of, among other things, tax evasion and filing false tax returns.

Georgian Orthodox Church calls for Stalin icon to be changed

The icon shows the Soviet dictator being blessed by a saint.

eBay pays $3m fine in blogger harassment case

Executives sent live spiders and cockroaches to a US couple who criticised the firm, court papers show.

Huge ancient city found in the Amazon

The city was built 2,500 years ago but may have been abandoned after a volcanic eruption.

Eurovision: Finnish artists want Israel barred from contest over Gaza war

More than 1,400 music professionals demand action from public broadcaster Yle.

Swedish £6,000 dine and dash investigation reopened

A group of 35 people allegedly left a Malmö restaurant without paying on Christmas Day.

Alexei Navalny jokes in first appearance from new prison

Jailed Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny made his first public appearance in a video call, since being moved to an Arctic penal colony.

Powerful storms across the US deliver tornadoes, snow and flooding

More than 340,000 people across the US are without power as severe weather sweeps through the east.

Nigeria ivory: Elephant tusks worth $11m destroyed

Nigeria has become a hub for illegal ivory sales, with tusks smuggled in from all over the continent.

Trump hearing: Judges sceptical as ex-president presents immunity defence

The justice department called the ex-president's claim of total immunity from prosecution "frightening".

Antony Blinken: On the US mission to stop Gaza igniting wider war

The US secretary of state wants to prevent the war escalating but the cauldron of tensions could boil over.

Franz Beckenbauer: German legend was one of football's most important figures

Franz Beckenbauer, who has died aged 78, was the friend of Sir Bobby Charlton, Bobby Moore and Pele and one of football's most important figures.

Alaskan Airlines flight 1282: Key questions behind door plug blowout

Many questions remain after a 737 Max Boeing plane suffered a mid-air blowout in the US.

Margot Robbie, Barry Keoghan and more on Golden Globes red carpet

Hollywood stars are arriving at the ceremony in Los Angeles in a variety of eye-catching outfits.

Palestinians must be able to stay in Gaza - Blinken

The US secretary of state criticises Israeli ministers calling for the resettlement of Gazans.

Bangladesh election: PM Sheikh Hasina wins fourth term in controversial vote

Ms Hasina secures her fourth straight term after the main opposition boycotts the election.

Boeing 737 Max 9: Jets to stay grounded as inspections continue

The US aviation regulator says 171 Boeing planes will remain grounded until it is satisfied they are safe.

French Cup side makes 8,000-mile round trip, loses 12-0

Golden Lion from Martinique endures an 8,000-mile round trip only to lose 12-0 to Lille in the French Cup.

Japan earthquake: Woman in 90s found alive under rubble five days later

More than 120 people have been confirmed dead since Monday's 7.5 magnitude earthquake.

Drone footage shows aftermath of Indonesia train crash

Multiple people were killed and dozens injured after two trains collided in a rice field in Indonesia.

Climate change: Former oil executive Mukhtar Babayev to lead COP29 talks in Azerbaijan

For the second year in a row, a man with vast experience of the oil industry will head COP negotiations.

Iowa student shoots six, one fatally, at high school

The attacker, a 17-year-old, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say.

McDonald's hit by Israel-Gaza 'misinformation'

It is a striking acknowledgment of the impact from the conflict on the burger giant.

Dog enjoys priciest meal of his life - $4,000 cash

Typically a well behaved dog, this seven-year-old chowed down on an envelope of his owners' money.

IS claims responsibility for deadly Iran bombings that killed 84

The Islamic State group says it carried out Wednesday's attack in southern Iran that killed 84 people.

Bomb threats cause evacuations at multiple US statehouses

Statehouses in Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Connecticut and Michigan had to be evacuated.

New Zealand: Man's watch reflection leads to rescue after day in ocean

The man, who spent almost 24 hours floating in the ocean, harnessed the sun's rays to attract attention.

Saleh al-Arouri: Hamas leader's death 'won't go unpunished', says Hezbollah chief

The head of Lebanon's largest military force says the death of Saleh al-Arouri will be avenged.

Francoise Bornet: Woman in Robert Doisneau’s Paris kiss photo dies aged 93

Francoise Bornet was part of a young couple who were seen embracing on the street in 1950.

Who was Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Beirut?

The 57-year-old was deputy head of Hamas's political bureau and helped establish the group's military wing.

Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Beirut blast

Saleh al-Arouri is the most senior Hamas figure killed since the Israel-Hamas war began in October.

Claudine Gay resigns as Harvard University president

The university's top official resigns amid allegations of plagiarism and criticism over her comments on antisemitism.

Japan Airlines: How the passenger plane burst into flames

A professor in investigating accidents tells the BBC what might have caused the plane to burst into flames.

How Japan learned to live with earthquakes

Monday's quake renewed Japan's collective trauma - but it's also a story of engineering success.

Lee Jae-myung: South Korea opposition leader stabbed in Busan.

Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in his neck at a news conference during a visit to Busan.

Robert Pether: Australian jailed in Iraq reaches 1,000-day milestone

Robert Pether has been detained for 1,000 days, in what his family call a "hostage" situation.

Ethiopia signs agreement with Somaliland paving way to sea access

The prime minister of the landlocked country has said that sea access was an existential question.