Java Island’s tallest mountain, a volcano called Mount Semeru, has spewed tall plumes of ash clouds that engulfed bridges and the surrounding countryside.
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‘Huge columns of smoke’: BBC at the scene of fire at COP30
Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt was at the UN climate talks in Brazil when a fire broke out.
BBC visits US-led Gaza ceasefire monitoring centre in Israel
Soldiers from more than 20 countries, diplomats and aid workers are based at the Civil-Military Coordination Centre (CMCC).
What do we know about the Epstein files?
US President Donald Trump has approved a bill that orders the release of material from investigations into Epstein, the late sex offender.
Zelensky to speak to Trump after US proposes Russia-Ukraine peace plan
The plan was reportedly drafted by US and Russian officials, without Ukraine’s involvement.
Alleged mastermind behind Mexican mayor’s murder arrested
The assassination of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo at a Day of the Dead ceremony triggered mass protests.
Nigerian separatist leader sentenced to life for terrorism
Nnamdi Kanu is found guilty of inciting violence as part of his campaign for a separate state in south-east Nigeria.
Spain’s attorney general convicted in controversial leak case
Álvaro García Ortiz is barred from the post for two years and must pay €10,000 in compensation.
More than 250 arrested in Charlotte as US immigration crackdown escalates
Charlotte’s Democratic leaders say border agents are “stoking fear” in the city.
COP30 climate talks evacuated after fire breaks out
Thousands of people are attending the UN climate talks in Brazil.