It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations.

He follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.

The bans for Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are confirmed by the Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin.

Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.

Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.

A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.

A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.

Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, knowingly worked with people employed by the Chinese government for years.

Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, knowingly worked with people employed by the Chinese government for years.

Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.

Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.

Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.

Authorities said that a bear in north-east Japan has eluded capture by opening a window

Zeynab Javadli had not been in contact with any of her friends since Tuesday.

It is taking place weeks after Xi met the leaders of the US and Russia - two countries that loom large over North Korea's foreign policy.

Xi will be in North Korea from 8-9 June, a rare visit to the isolated regime that is a longstanding ally of Beijing.

Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content.

The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.

The insect, which has been found in America for the first time since 1966, is a growing concern in the southern US.

BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.