Tornadoes kill 17 in central China as Typhoon Bavi looms offshore

Severe rain and winds lash southern Guangxi and central Hubei provinces, with President Xi urging an 'all out' response.

Lawyer says detained Gaza doctor was severely beaten in Israeli jail

The lawyer for Dr Hussam Abu Safiya tells the BBC his client was so badly beaten he could not recognise him during a visit last week.

Ghana halts visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protests

Many in Ghana feared his presence would lead to mass protests, and officials say it is postponed for now.

US trade deficit surges amid artificial intelligence spending boom

Imbalance soars to $77.6bn in May as imports outpaced exports, driven by pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

Christians are not united for Israel

The Christian Zionist narrative linking faith to support for Israel is deeply flawed. Evangelicals have begun to see it.

Trump says will lift sanctions on Turkiye, ‘consider’ selling F-35s

Announcement during Ankara meeting suggests pivot in US policy, despite opposition from Israel.

Marine Le Pen found guilty, but court clears way for presidential run if she wears tag

The National Rally leader now has to decide whether she will run with an electronic tag and will speak on TV later.

Reform UK’s Farage resigns as MP amid funding scandal, forcing by-election

Nigel Farage says he's 'done nothing wrong' as parliament investigates undeclared benefits he accepted from a fraudster.

Netanyahu’s Christian comments ‘aimed at sowing strife’: Lebanese analysts

After Netanyahu's statements on Lebanese Christians were denounced in Lebanon, analysts call Israel's PM a liar.

How much does playing in the World Cup pay?

How much does playing in the World Cup pay?