Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes

Brent crude – the global benchmark for prices – rises after the US hit five Iranian tankers on Tuesday

Tycoon to pay ex-wife $1.87bn in record South Korea divorce settlement

The billion dollar payout marks the largest divorce settlement in the country’s history.

Baby orangutans found in Indian forest spark trafficking inquiry

The critically endangered apes were found far from their natural habitat in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.

'You're not alone in the darkness': Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests

The country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say.

South Park creators rename show 'South America' in apparent dig at Trump

Since beginning his second term, the US president has said he wanted to use the word ‘America’ to rename a lake, a gulf and even a US state.

Hong Kong's first leader after British handover dies

The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first leader after Britain handed over the city to China, was marked by crises and protests.

Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India – report

The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.

Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war – but at what cost?

The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump’s second term, writes the BBC’s Tom Bateman.

'Constantly on my mind' – 9/11 agony endures for bereaved, 25 years on

As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.

Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?

More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?