Steve Rosenberg: Putin uncompromising as leaked plan reaches Moscow

Russia and Ukraine may be about to enter a period of intense diplomacy, writes the BBC's Russia editor.

X begins rolling out the ‘About this account’ feature to users’ profiles

The feature will show where users are based, how they're connected to X, and how many times they've changed their username.

Phictly’s new app brings people together over their favorite books and TV shows

Phictly helps fans find niche clubs for their favorite books, shows, and movies, offering intimate, spoiler-safe communities with flexible pacing and tracker tools.

Tracking build-up of US military planes and warships near Venezuela

The US has justified its air and naval campaign as necessary to fight drug smuggling into the US.

Tracking build-up of US military planes and warships near Venezuela

The US has justified its air and naval campaign as necessary to fight drug smuggling into the US.

Trump Energy department drops renewables, promotes fusion in office reshuffle

The revamped organizational structure cut at least one office authorized by Congress, which could spur legal challenges.

At least five killed in Bangladesh earthquake

The epicentre of the earthquake was about 30 kilometres (18.6 miles) from the capital, Dhaka.

At least five killed in Bangladesh earthquake

The epicentre of the earthquake was about 30 kilometres (18.6 miles) from the capital, Dhaka.

Eurovision to change voting rules after claims of Israeli government 'interference'

The Eurovision Song Contest is changing its voting system, following allegations of "interference" by Israel's government this year.

Eurovision to change voting and promotion rules after claims of Israeli government 'interference'

The Eurovision Song Contest is changing its voting system, following allegations of "interference" by Israel's government this year.

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South Africa calls gender violence a national disaster after protests

Fifteen women are killed every day in a country with one of the highest rates of gender violence in the world.

South Africa calls gender violence a national disaster after protests

Fifteen women are killed every day in a country with one of the highest rates of gender violence in the world.

SpaceX’s upgraded Starship suffers explosion during testing

It may not have been a massive fireball, but SpaceX now has more work to do before it can kick off this next-generation version of Starship.

Why 'thousands' of Westerners are applying to live in Russia

Imagine moving to a country you've never been to before, with a culture you have no knowledge of and with a language you're unable to speak. You're with your whole family, including three children. An...

Despite Chinese hacks, Trump’s FCC votes to scrap cybersecurity rules for phone and internet companies

Two Trump-appointed FCC officials voted to undo the telecom industry's cybersecurity rules. One Democratic commissioner dissented, saying the decision leaves the United States "less safe" at a time wh...

Australia adds Twitch to teen social media ban, Pinterest exempted

Australia’s internet watchdog has added Twitch to the list of social media sites banned under its Social Media Minimum Age rules, effective December 10.

Russia yet to receive anything official from US on Ukraine peace plan, Kremlin says

The draft provisions come across as heavily slanted towards Moscow, but Volodymyr Zelensky says he is ready to work with the US.

Canadian man loses legal battle to reclaim million-dollar stash

Marcel Breton spent 16 years trying to reclaim C$1.2m police seized from hiding spots in his house.

Indian fighter jet pilot killed in crash at Dubai airshow

A court of inquiry is being established to assess the cause of the crash, officials say.