By Esme Stallard Climate and science reporter, BBC News A major leak in the UK of the extremely potent greenhouse gas methane has been spotted from space for the first time. Its detection by satellite raises hopes that future leaks can be stopped more quickly. Methane has 28 times the heating potential of CO2 and…

Concerned Women for America calls itself the biggest public policy women’s group in the US. On Friday, Republican presidential candidates including Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis addressed its annual leadership summit in Washington DC. With a critical election on the horizon, the BBC asked these influential conservative women what’s on their minds.

By Max Matza BBC News The prosecutor leading the federal election meddling case against Donald Trump has asked a judge to place him under a gag order, limiting how he is able to publicly comment on the case. Special Counsel Jack Smith’s filing says the “narrowly tailored” order would prevent harassment of witnesses. Mr Trump…

With new revelations calling into question the theory of the “lone gunman”, Clare Thorp explores how JFK’s assassination continues to live on in popular culture. This November, it will be 60 years since the assassination of President John F Kennedy. A significant anniversary usually provides a chance to remember and reflect on past events –…

It comes from outer space. Mary Westover talks to the scientists searching for hidden micrometeorites in Antarctica and on cathedral roofs. It’s in the dirt on the ground, the debris on your roof, and the dust that tickles your nose – tiny pieces of “cosmic dust”, everywhere. These microscopic particles from outer space are micrometeorites –…

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week. All photos subject to copyright

By Kathryn Armstrong BBC News The speaker of Poland’s upper house of parliament has called on the government to reveal what it knew about an escalating cash for visas scandal. Tomasz Grodzki said the issue was ruining the country’s international reputation as a responsible democracy. The government has released few details but media reports say…

By Nomsa Maseko BBC News, Ulundi Mourners have descended on the town of Ulundi to attend the funeral of veteran South African politician and Zulu chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi. He has been granted a state funeral in honour of his contribution to the fight against white-minority rule. As a mark of respect, the national power firm…

Panama’s version of the ubiquitous Latin American soup is a nostalgic panacea of poultry and produce that is both restorative and celebratory. Sancocho may be ubiquitous across Latin America, but no two recipes are the same. That’s because the primary ingredients of this hearty soup – meat, vegetables and tubers – are as broad and…

By Bernd Debusmann Jr BBC News, Washington Ashton Kutcher has resigned from his anti-child sex abuse charity following outrage over a letter of support to a judge after Danny Masterson’s rape conviction. In his resignation to the charity, Thorn, Kutcher said his support letter was an “error in judgement”. Masterson was sentenced to 30 years…