Latin America
Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak
The BBC reports from the city of Ushuaia, where experts have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak.
Mexican parents criticise ending school year a month early for World Cup
The federal government faces widespread anger for saying the school year could end on 5 June to accommodate the football tournament.
Could dangerous weather impact the Fifa World Cup this summer?
Might extreme heat, wildfires and thunderstorms threaten matches at the tournament?
Five killed in huge fire at packed Mexico fairground
The blaze in the south-eastern city of Villahermosa erupted during a concert reportedly attended by some 135,000 people.
Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in Colombia
The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.
Three dead after monster truck crashes into crowd
At least 38 people were injured when the vehicle ploughed into the crowd at a show in Colombia.
Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
The other life of US soldier accused of betting on Maduro's removal
The Army officer charged with using classified information to win $400,000 is also a real estate investor with rave reviews on Airbnb.
Will Mexico City's airport be ready for the World Cup?
The BBC takes a closer look at major renovations at Benito Juárez International Airport aimed at boosting capacity ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Making history and facing Neymar - Lingard on life in Brazil
In his first major interview since moving to Brazil, Jesse Lingard talks to the BBC about his new life, and Manchester United.
Voice notes are massive in some countries but not the UK - here's why
Voice notes have they taken some countries by storm, while failing to truly take off in Britain.
I was at the top of Mexico pyramid when a gunman opened fire
Dr Giovana Guidicini tells BBC News how she escaped the shooting this week by scrambling down steep ledges at the Mexico tourist site.
'We cried together': Trump's deportation drive forces tough decisions for couples
The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.
Shooting sparks safety fears ahead of World Cup
The Mexican government says the country is safe to visit for the World Cup.
Watch: Fire damages roof of Rio's Olympic velodrome
Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.
Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade
The BBC's Will Grant speaks to two women experiencing starkly different realities as the country's energy crisis impacts their pregnancies.
What happened at Maduro's second court appearance
The BBC was in the New York courtroom to watch the ex-Venezuelan leader argue for ability to fund his defence with Venezuelan government funds.