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BBC News UN chief condemns Iran attack after Israel ban

António Guterres said it was time to stop what he called the 'deadly cycle of tit-for-tat violence' in the Middle East.

BBC News More than 160 left dead in US south-east by Hurricane Helene

President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris are due to visit badly-hit states on Wednesday.

BBC News Israeli strikes on southern Gaza kill 51, says Hamas-run health ministry

The reported strikes into Khan Younis come after Israel entered Lebanon and faced missiles from Iran.

BBC News Watch: View from above as Iran fires missiles towards Israel

Video footage filmed inside a plane on Tuesday night shows missiles launched from Iran.

BBC News UN chief banned from Israel in row over Iran

Israel bars António Guterres for failing to condemn Tuesday's missile attack by Iran.

BBC News Israeli strikes on southern Gaza kill 51, says Hamas-run health ministry

The reported strikes into Khan Younis come after Israel entered Lebanon and faced missiles from Iran.

BBC News Mexico's first female president vows 'it's time for women'

At her inauguration, the first female president of Mexico promises to focus on improving health and education.

BBC News India puts blockbuster Pakistani film on hold

The Legend of Maula Jatt would have been the first Pakistani movie to hit Indian theatres in more than a decade.

BBC News Muted mics and politeness - six takeaways from VP debate

Vance and Walz focused their attacks on Harris and Trump's plans on the economy, immigration and abortion.

BBC News Russians claim key city of Vuhledar in Ukraine's east

For more than two years Russia has been trying to take this city as it advances in eastern Ukraine.

BBC News Outrage over farmer accused of feeding women to pigs

A bail hearing begins in the case of two black women allegedly shot and fed to pigs by a white farmer.

BBC News Bowen: Iran wanted to do real damage, and Israel's response may not be as restrained as last time

Iran last attacked Israel back in April, but this time the Israeli response could be very different.

BBC News Russians claim key city of Vuhledar in Ukraine's east

For more than two years Russia has been trying to take this city as it advances in eastern Ukraine.

BBC News Sudan army vows to fight on despite peace efforts

Fresh diplomatic attempts to negotiate a cessation of hostilities have failed to make progress.

BBC News Dozens dead, 61 missing as two boats sink off Djibouti

The boats sank just 150 metres (492 feet) from a Djibouti beach, authorities say.