Watch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities

Videos shared with the BBC show debris flying through the air as the storm swept through Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei province.

Russia touts ‘war with NATO’ amid losses in Ukraine

As Russia faces challenges on the frontlines and at home, President Putin's backers decry Kyiv's Western allies.

Explosions in Damascus as French president visits

Explosions in Damascus as French president visits

After Iran war upheaval, global shipping eyes return to status quo

Industry known for its resilience is likely to emerge from war relatively unchanged, analysts say.

Explosions heard in Syria’s Damascus

Television footage shows plumes of smoke rising in the sky; cause of the blasts not immediately clear.

NATO’s Turkiye summit live: Trump, leaders to meet in Ankara

Defence spending and support for Ukraine's military needs are expected to top the agenda of summit in Turkish capital.

India's landmark Ram temple overhauls board after alleged theft of donations

Questions have been raised over alleged theft of cash, valuable jewellery, gold and silver offered by devotees.

Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why Tuesday's ruling matters for France

The leader of France’s National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.

China sentences former local official to death in $324m corruption case

Yang Youlin, an ex-official in the eastern city Nanjing, accepted bribes in exchange for business favours, court says.

France’s Court of Appeal to rule on Le Pen conviction – what it’s all about

The far-right leader could be prevented from running for president in 2027 if embezzlement charges are upheld.