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Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record
The robot ran the distance in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
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US military newspaper editor voices censorship fears after being fired
Erik Slavin believes he was fired for saying in an interview that "in a hypothetical situation, censorship would be a red line".
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Carney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse
Canada's prime minister said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs as he accused the US of starting a trade war.
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Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump's deal
The Canadian prime minister will have the sell his gamble that walking away from talks with the White House will be worth the consequences.
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Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery
A rescue worker said the site had been struck twice as civilians gathered for a meditation retreat.
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Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference
More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.
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Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike, reports say
The man had taken his two boys on the trip but is said to have left one behind when he got tired.
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Sydney Marathon medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium
Online sleuths detected the error after Sydney Marathon unveiled the double-sided medal.
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Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down
New 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after last minute breakdown in trade talks.
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Lindsay Clancy suffering 'command hallucination' when she killed children, court hears
The defence brought their final witness - a forensic psychiatrist - to the stand to testify about the effects of postpartum psychosis.
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'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' – What triggers Trump to shut down reporters?
As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer.
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Russian double-tap drone strike kills 16 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
At least 130 people, including 23 children, were also injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.
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'We have more work to do', says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms
Negotiations to finalise a deal between the US and Canada are going down to the wire ahead of a Friday night deadline.
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As they return to the UK, Harry and Meghan search for a brand that sticks
They will not be working royals when they come back. So what could they be doing instead?
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Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction
Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues.
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Two injured in stabbing attack at Canada Sikh temple
One suspect is in custody, and police have said they are still investigating if the attack was motivated by hate.
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TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements
The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13.
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These bookshops let Chinese readers question their country – now the doors are closing
For some mainlanders, Hong Kong's independent bookstores are a window into a different, freer world.
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Modi spent years building his strong image – why is he making Gen Z reels now?
Narendra Modi's new, more casual online persona is drawing attention from young Indians - but also plenty of scepticism.
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How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank
There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years.