There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees say withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.

Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.

More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.

The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.

How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.

President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.

Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

A new study reveals a decline in dragonfly and damselfly species in India's Western Ghats.

On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.

It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.

It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.

It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".

It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".

Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops was to be expected.

The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.