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BBC News Violent attacks shock France ahead of crunch vote

A number of candidates are targeted in the run-up to Sunday's tense parliamentary elections.

BBC News Israel tells ceasefire Gaza negotiators to resume work

The US president welcomes the decision, which came after Hamas reportedly dropped a key demand.

BBC News Hezbollah fires 200 rockets and drones into Israel

Hezbollah launched the barrage in response to Israel's killing of one of its senior commanders.

BBC News Hurricane Beryl leaves Jamaican homes without power

The powerful storm has passed, but torrential rain has prompted new warnings.

BBC News Nearly 30,000 evacuated from California wildfires

Officials warn residents not to use fireworks on 4 July to risk starting more blazes.

BBC News Hezbollah fires 200 rockets and drones into Israel

Hezbollah launched the barrage in response to Israel's killing of one of its senior commanders.

BBC News Israel tells ceasefire Gaza negotiators to resume work

It comes after Hamas is reported to have dropped a key demand said to have held up progress for weeks.

BBC News Ecuador police free 49 people held by gang

Police seize dynamite, weapons and ammunitions during a raid of tunnels in a mining area.

BBC News US man jailed in Russia for 12 years on drug charges

Prosecutors said Robert Woodland was arrested while preparing to sell methadone - charges he denies.

BBC News Biden: 'I screwed up'

The US president admits he 'had a bad night' in his debate against Donald Trump.

BBC News DR Congo soldiers sentenced to death for desertion

Twenty-five soldiers are sentenced for fleeing battles against the notorious M23 rebel group.

BBC News Hurricane Beryl leaves Jamaican homes without power

The powerful storm has passed, but torrential rain has prompted new warnings.

BBC News Israel examining Hamas response to ceasefire plan

Hamas is reported to have dropped its insistence on ending the war at the outset of a planned truce.

BBC News Diddy faces new sexual assault case

The complaint filed in New York is the latest of several lawsuits filed against the star in recent months.

BBC News India preacher denies blame for crush deaths

Bhole Baba, who led the festival where some 120 people died, will co-operate with investigations.