Police say bystanders stopped the arson attempt and "saved an important part of American history".

Employers added a better-than-expected 199,000 jobs in November, despite efforts to cool the economy.

Israel has told civilians to shelter in a "safe" zone, but people say it is not fit for people to stay in.

Instead of the AI responding to voice and video, it was fed text prompts and still images.

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott apologises for referencing the 9/11 hijackers in a team meeting in 2019.

The 71 year old says he will take part in March elections, a move which could see him in power until 2030.

The American rapper faces court on drugs charges three years after being pardoned by Donald Trump.

Pictures on social media show dozens of men in their underwear, with their hands restrained.

Footage circulating online shows blindfolded men in their underwear being guarded by Israeli soldiers.

It is thought more than 100 Israelis are still being held hostage in Gaza after the 7 October attacks.

Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal defends Saudi Arabia's right to host the 2034 World Cup in exclusive interview with BBC sports editor Dan Roan.

Media reports say the men have been charged with spying, but India and Qatar have not confirmed this.

Writer and literary scholar Refaat Alareer was killed in an air strike on Wednesday, his family say.

Volunteers used to drive sick Gazans to hospital. Hamas's attack on 7 October changed everything.

Mr Biden allegedly spent millions "on an extravagant lifestyle at the same time he chose not to pay his taxes".

About 600 defectors, believed to be mostly women, have not been heard from since their deportation.

It comes a week after the multi-billionaire launched a profane attack on advertisers that left X.

Police in Strasbourg say the men charged victims thousands of euros for pest control they did not need.

The CCC faces by-elections after an "imposter" expels its MPs - to the delight of the ruling party.

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.