The agency provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere, and has long been criticised by Israel.

In the Lebanese city of Nabatieh, Orla Guerin meets hospital patients and medics vowing to stay despite Israeli strikes.

Israel says its targets are legitimate, but critics say it is aiming at Hezbollah's social base.

It is an embarrassing critique for Hamas, which has used religious arguments to justify its actions.

Willem-Alexander says Jewish people must feel safe in the Netherlands after Israeli football supporters come under attack.

The move comes after US officials were quoted saying they would not accept Hamas's presence in Qatar.

At least 20 children are among the dead in attacks north of Beirut and in northern Gaza, officials rescuers and medics say.

But Israel says it has greatly increased deliveries since being warned of cuts to military assistance.

The strikes reportedly destroyed residential buildings where displaced families were living.

England captain Heather Knight and seamers Lauren Bell and Issy Wong are released by their Women's Premier League franchises ahead of the 2025 season.

West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph is suspended for two matches after storming off against England following an argument with captain Shai Hope.

Maia Bouchier and Freya Kemp could make their Test debuts after being included in the squad for England's tour of South Africa.

A 'hybrid model' for hosting the Champions Trophy will not be accepted by Pakistan, according to its Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

Jos Buttler says he is determined to lead England's white-ball sides into the next era after fearing he would be stripped of the captaincy earlier this year.

Jos Buttler hits a blistering 83 from 45 balls as England cruise to a seven-wicket win over West Indies in the second T20.

Latest scorecard from the Women's Big Bash League match between Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers at Sydney's Drummoyne Oval.

India travel to Australia for their five-Test series - here's everything you need to know including the schedule, squads and how to follow on the BBC.

How some of Jersey's best cricketers have moved to Australia to try and help their chances of making the T20 World Cup.

India has informed the International Cricket Council it will not travel to the Champions Trophy, according to hosts Pakistan.

England head coach Jon Lewis rejects accusations some of his players are not fit enough.

Jacob Bethell has shown enough on England's tour of the West Indies to suggest he is ready to make his Test debut, says Adil Rashid.

This eight-part podcast series gives you unprecedented access to Mercedes and Williams.

Britain's Oliver Bearman, 18, discusses his F1 debut and the prospect of working alongside seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari.

Trying to find the balance between pure engineering and entertainment has been a very difficult balancing act over the years in Formula 1, but many in the sport think we seeing the signs of change as the cost cap takes effect on track.

F1 in 10 Years is a new BBC Sport series that talks to the decision-makers in Formula One about the future they would like to see.

President and CEO of Formula 1 Stefano Domenicali speaks to BBC Sport's Matt Warwick about his vision for the next decade.

Drivers seen as gladiators are a thing of the past, according to motorsport's safety figurehead.

Oliver Bearman replaces Kevin Magnussen for the entire Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend after the Dane had to pull out through illness.

Honda and Alpine are fined by governing body the FIA after being found guilty of breaching Formula 1's cost-cap rules for engine manufacturers in 2023.

The 2024 title fight is getting heated between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris - here are eight other memorable championship battles.

BBC Sport analyses the Formula 1 title battle including the factors that may help Lando Norris overhaul Max Verstappen.

Lando Norris’ already slim world title hopes were crushed at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix by a performance for the ages from Max Verstappen.

Gabriel Bortoleto, 20, will make his Formula One debut for the Audi-owned Sauber next season.

Latino, black and younger voters once helped Obama win power - Trump made gains with all three groups this election. Why?

Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Ventura County, near Los Angeles.

Body camera footage shows the moment a boy was saved from his home in Texas after his mother couldn't reach him in the fire.

Homan has described the US border as "the biggest national security vulnerability" the nation has seen since 9/11.

Counting is still going on, nearly a week after election day, with Republicans a handful of seats short.

He is on course to become the battleground state's first Latino US senator, according to a CBS News.

Trump could name Rubio as his secretary of state and Noem as his homeland security secretary, US media say.

A Virginia-based defence contractor is found liable for the abuse of three former prisoners.

The law requires public schools to display a poster of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

The BBC’s Mohanad Hashim, in Sudan for the first time since the war began, sees what has happened to his childhood neighbourhood.

Climate change is wreaking havoc on farmers in Nigeria.

The Prince of Wales is on a trip in South Africa promoting his Earthshot environmental prize.

Arm wrestling is trying to shed its reputation as a bar sport. Could its inclusion at the African Games could help it enter the mainstream?

Lizelle Lee sets a new record for the highest individual score in the Women's Big Bash League with 150 not out for Hobart Hurricanes.

World champions South Africa grind out a gutsy win over spirited Scotland at Murrayfield in the Autumn Nations Series

World champions South Africa are aiming to have "the two best teams in the world", according to centre Andre Esterhuizen.

What is behind the exodus of Economic Freedom Fighters members to ex-President Jacob Zuma's party?