Working for Trump put Cohen 'on top of the world' - until he wasn'tCohen said the ex-president never had an email address, telling Cohen people ''have gone down'' because of emails used against them.US & CanadaMigrant-smuggler arrested after BBC investigationOne of Europe’s most notorious people-smugglers, Barzan Majeed, says he transported thousands of people across the Channel.WorldWorking for Trump put Cohen 'on top of the world' - until he wasn'tCohen said the ex-president never had an email address, telling Cohen people ''have gone down'' because of emails used against them.US & CanadaMigrant-smuggler arrested after BBC investigationOne of Europe’s most notorious people-smugglers, Barzan Majeed, says he transported thousands of people across the Channel.WorldCohen draws many lines tying Trump to hush moneyIn court, Michael Cohen also said Trump had warned 'a lot of women' would make claims against him.US & CanadaGazans flee as Israeli forces go back into JabaliaFierce fighting is reported as Israel says it is targeting areas of where Hamas has regrouped.Middle EastBaltimore bridge blown up in controlled demolitionAn explosion blasted away debris trapping a cargo ship in the Patapsco River.US & CanadaUS bans China crypto-miner from nuclear base areaChinese firm MineOne Partners has been ordered to sell land it owns near a US nuclear missile site.South Dakota governor banned from tribal landSix Native tribes have banned Kristi Noem from their reservations as her controversies pile up.US & CanadaOnly from the BBC'Horrendous birth experience left me in therapy'Hundreds of women have contacted BBC News with their traumatic experiences of giving birth.HealthHow Covid-19's symptoms have changedWith a new variant of the Sars-CoV-2 virus causing a spike in cases, it is showing just how much symptoms of the disease have changed since the pandemic began.FutureMore newsEight killed and dozens injured after Mumbai billboard collapseTens of people are still feared to be trapped with a rescue operation under way, emergency services say.AsiaChina due to free vlogger who filmed Wuhan lockdownZhang Zhan had been in jail for four years for "picking quarrels and provoking trouble".AsiaBaltimore bridge demolished with controlled explosionsCrews deliberately destroyed a section of the bridge still covering the Dali cargo ship, which crashed in March.US & CanadaRussia says troops enter border town near KharkivUkraine is concerned about what could happen if Russian troops get within artillery range of Kharkiv.EuropeIsraeli protesters block aid trucks destined for GazaUnverified video shows protesters throwing food packages onto the ground before stomping on them.Middle EastChina due to free vlogger who filmed Wuhan lockdownZhang Zhan had been in jail for four years for "picking quarrels and provoking trouble".AsiaTop doctor cancer-free a year after world-first therapyRichard Scolyer has undergone a new treatment for glioblastoma, based on his own melanoma research.AustraliaWhy has Putin removed key ally as defence minister?Steve Rosenberg considers possible reasons behind Sergei Shoigu's replacement in the middle of a war.EuropeLawmakers ask HK court to call them as witnesses in Jimmy Lai caseThe group say their names have been cited dozens of times during the trial of the media mogul.AsiaBaltimore bridge demolished with controlled explosionsCrews deliberately destroyed a section of the bridge still covering the Dali cargo ship, which crashed in March.US & CanadaMust watchWhat Michael Cohen said at Trump's hush-money trialThe BBC's Nada Tawfik explains how testimony from the star witness ties Trump to the Stormy Daniels payment.US & Canada'It just shattered' - Nemo explains broken Eurovision trophyReturning from the contest, Swiss singer Nemo was greeted by hundreds of fans at Zurich Airport.Entertainment & ArtsPlumes of wildfire smoke block Canadian motorwayThousands have evacuated British Columbia, as the Parker Lake fire marks the start of Canada's wildfire season.US & CanadaStudents walk out at Seinfeld graduation speechPro-Palestinian students booed the comedian who has been a vocal supporter of Israel during the war in Gaza.US & CanadaBest of Baftas 2024 TV Awards... in 86 secondsOur recap of this year's 2024 Bafta TV Awards.Entertainment & ArtsWhat to expect from Michael Cohen at Trump trialThe BBC's Nada Tawfik looks ahead to Donald Trump's former lawyer taking the stand.US & CanadaBusinessCorporate real estate is on the 'cliff edge'As businesses downsize in the hybrid-work era, empty offices could become 'flats for millionaires with little daylight' – or an opportunity to reinvent the city centre.See moreTechnologyNew version of Chat-GPT can teach maths and flirt OpenAI has unveiled a new, faster version of its generative AI tool, ChatGPT.See moreIsrael-Gaza WarIsraeli protesters block aid trucks destined for GazaGazans flee as Israeli forces go back into JabaliaUniversity increases security at Gaza protestLebanon fears intensification of Israel's Hezbollah offensiveIts foreign minister tells the BBC it is concerned Israel will step up air strikes on Hezbollah.War in UkraineLabour pledges 'iron-clad commitment' for UkraineRussia says troops enter border town near KharkivPutin removes defence minister who led war campaignThe Russians simply walked in, Ukrainian troops in Kharkiv tell BBCThe BBC's Jonathan Beale meets front-line soldiers battling Russia's new incursion in north-east Ukraine.US and Canada newsUS curator denies smuggling scorpions from IstanbulWhat Michael Cohen said at Trump's hush-money trialBaltimore bridge blown up in controlled demolitionCohen draws many lines tying Trump to hush moneyIn court, Michael Cohen also said Trump had warned 'a lot of women' would make claims against him.Asia newsChina due to free vlogger who filmed Wuhan lockdownUS bans China crypto-miner from nuclear base areaCow dung's key role in India's energy industryEight killed and dozens injured after Mumbai billboard collapseTens of people are still feared to be trapped with a rescue operation under way, emergency services say.White gold rush: Harvesting lithium from Great Salt LakeCould the United States' largest saltwater lake hold the key to its energy future?See moreAustralia newsTop doctor cancer-free a year after world-first therapyMen's T20 World Cup squads including England, India & AustraliaAustralian teen jailed for murder of UK womanChainsaw vandals hack at trees to get better Sydney harbour viewHundreds of trees have recently been killed, conveniently exposing multi-million dollar views.UK newsPrince William flies Apache helicopter at handover ceremonyLabour pledges 'iron-clad commitment' for UkraineMPs arrested for sex offences face Parliament banPower to move rough sleepers over 'smells' droppedThe power to move people on due to "smells" will no longer be in a bill, after a backlash from MPs.Middle East newsUS curator denies smuggling scorpions from IstanbulIsraeli protesters block aid trucks destined for GazaUK urged to confront Saudi leaders on Neom deathGazans flee as Israeli forces go back into JabaliaFierce fighting is reported as Israel says it is targeting areas of where Hamas has regrouped.Africa newsTunisia officials arrested in dispute over flag displayInternet outage felt across East AfricaThe volunteer crime fighters using whistles, whips and gunsTunisia lawyer arrested during live news broadcastThere has been growing criticism on the restrictions on free speech under President Kais Saied. Sport'Emery the star of the show as Villa can taste dream finale'Aston Villa manager Unai Emery closes in on the promised land of the Champions League as fan Tom Hanks hopes for a Hollywood finale.See moreBusinessUS bans China crypto-miner from nuclear base areaCorporate real estate is on the 'cliff edge'Shares in meme stock GameStop mount a returnMarvel Rivals apologises after banning negative reviewsThe game's developers said the controversial terms gamers were told to agree to was a miscommunication.TechnologyUS bans China crypto-miner from nuclear base areaNew version of Chat-GPT can teach maths and flirt Unjammable navigation tech gets first airborne testWhat is AI and how does it work?AI is transforming modern life, but some experts fear it could be used for malicious purposes.CultureOn the brink of nuclear war: Castro interview'It just shattered' - Nemo explains broken Eurovision trophyPremier League football club saves top jazz clubDissident filmmaker flees Iran after jail sentenceMohammad Rasoulof was sentenced over his new film, which is to be premiered at the Cannes festival.SportBlack, white and shades of grey – what’s behind sprint’s race divide?Great Britain's team for 2024 Paris OlympicsGB's Thorpe & Shortman aim to 'carry on mums' legacy'Wada calls extraordinary meeting over China swimmersThe World Anti-Doping Agency calls an extraordinary meeting to discuss the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned drug but were allowed to compete at the Tokyo Olympics.Sign up for our newslettersThe Essential ListThe week's best stories, handpicked by BBC editors, in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday.US Election UnspunCut through the spin with North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher - in your inbox every Wednesday.In HistoryDiscover the headlines from this week in history. See the past come to life through the BBC's unique archive, in your inbox every Thursday.EarthBird flu in cows: Is milk still safe to drink?Pioneering shell concrete could help prevent floodsThe man who took on the coal industry to save a forest - and wonIn pictures: Northern Lights dazzle around the worldThe aurora borealis was visible around the world on Friday night, stunning photographers everywhere.Science and healthHow Covid-19's symptoms have changedClinical trial for AI depression toolInternet access linked to higher wellbeing, study findsNorthern Lights stun UK in spectacular displayA rare solar storm made the aurora borealis visible across the UK, including across the south.World’s TableA time-honoured guacamole lookalikeHow brewers are reviving ancient beersA new take on matzah ball soupThe wines birthed from black volcanic cratersIn Spain's Lanzarote Island, conical hollows built into layers of volcanic ash yield wines that have been created from generations of ingenuity and hard work.TravelYosemite's hidden Chinese American historyAn insider's guide to San Francisco's Mission DistrictA paradise island with a reputation for witchcraftA solution for working parents who want to travelThe Travelling Village is an ambitious new experiment uniting 19 digital nomad families for a four-month co-living and co-travelling journey across the world.