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BBC News Iran hands Nobel winner fresh jail term - lawyer

The peace prize laureate was convicted of spreading “propaganda against the system”, her lawyer says.

BBC News Irish Green Party leader to quit after election losses

It comes after the local and European elections, which saw the Green Party lose both of its MEP seats.

BBC News Suspects in Brazil judge kidnapping plot killed in jail

The men were attacked while on a "sunbathing break" inside a prison in São Paulo state.

BBC News Boeing boss admits culture 'far from perfect'

Dave Calhoun will face questions on the firm's safety record from US lawmakers on Tuesday.

BBC News Justin Timberlake held on driving while intoxicated charge

The pop star has been arrested on charges related to driving while intoxicated, according to US media.

BBC News Olympics 2024: how extreme weather could impact Paris games

With the Paris Olympic games coming up and extreme heat already affecting parts of Europe, there are concerns for athletes and spectators.

BBC News Irish Green Party leader to quit after election losses

It comes after the local and European elections, which saw the Green Party lose both of its MEP seats.

BBC News Biden to give legal status to 500,000 undocumented spouses

The policy will allow those who have been in the US for at least 10 years to work legally.

BBC News UK’s richest family on trial for human trafficking

The charges all relate to the Hinduja family's practice of importing servants from India.

BBC News Bacon ice cream and nugget overload sees misfiring McDonald's AI withdrawn

The voice recognition system seems not to have recognised what customers were really ordering.

BBC News Kenya scraps bread tax as protesters tear-gassed

Proposed levies on cooking oil, motor vehicles and financial services are also axed.

BBC News Should I worry about a bird flu pandemic?

Bird flu is spreading in cattle herds in the US in a surprising development that’s worrying scientists.

BBC News Aid worker says dozens saved from Italian shipwreck

Aid workers describe saving dozens of migrants from a shipwreck that left 10 dead off the Italian coast.

BBC News Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh thrills with US appearance

Fans from around the world commented to say the star had taken Punjabi music “to new heights”.

BBC News McDonald's removes AI drive-throughs after order errors

Reported mishaps have ranged from bacon-topped ice creams to $200 worth of chicken nuggets.