Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space

A spectacular Southern Lights display has been captured on camera from space.

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir filmed the timelapse from onboard the SpaceX Dragon shuttle.

The Southern Lights are just as common as the Northern Lights, and are commonly seen across Antarctica, but relatively few people live in latitudes close to the South Pole, so they are not as well-known as their northern counterpart.

These lights occur near the poles because Earth's magnetic field channels charged particles from the Sun toward those regions, where they collide with the atmosphere and create shimmering waves of colour.

Truck carrying fireworks catches fire, sparking spectacular display

No one was harmed in the incident, which saw motorists treated to an early Fourth of July show.

Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?

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.

'It looks black' - Americans react to Reflecting Pool's completed paint job

After weeks of renovation, water has begun refilling the historic pool, which has been coated in a colour named "American flag blue".

Marilyn Monroe's jewellery, dresses and letters auctioned for her 100th birthday

Hundreds of the Hollywood icon's personal possessions have been put up for auction in California.

Watch: Men seen entering NYC sewer manholes in surveillance footage

The individuals are believed to be "treasure hunters" and urban explorers looking for valuables in the sewer system, police say.

Watch: Massive hailstones pound Denver in powerful storm

Strong winds, intense rain and hailstones the size of golf balls pelted the city and the surrounding area on Monday.

BBC at New Jersey ICE detention centre as curfew enforced

Nada Tawfik is at Delaney Hall, where protesters have clashed with police and authorities have imposed a curfew across a half-mile area surrounding the facility.

No, Trump's name hasn't been removed from the Kennedy Center

An AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.

Watch: Moment a meteor creates sonic boom over Massachusetts

According to Nasa, the meteor released the equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT when it broke up.

Marilyn Monroe 'lookalikes' gather to celebrate her 100th birthday

Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary.

Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words?

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.

Watch rescue after rollercoaster stalls 100ft in the air

Firefighters rescued the trapped riders after four hours with no injuries reported.

Watch: Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling bee

A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.

California winery blaze erupts in scorching fireballs

No injuries were reported after the 5.4-acre blaze ripped through a section of the state's Livermore Valley wine region.

Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices

New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

We analysed thousands of Trump's posts - here's what we found

The BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts.

What it was like inside court as Matthew Perry's assistant was sentenced

BBC's Shaimaa Khalil was in the room as Kenneth Iwamansa, who injected Perry with ketamine, was sentenced to 41 months in prison.

Watch: Community gathers as workers remain missing after chemical blast

At least one person is dead and nine others missing after a chemical explosion at a paper mill in the US state of Washington, authorities said.

How Trump is transforming Washington - by adding his face everywhere

Sarah Smith visits places across the US capital where the president has hung banners, renamed a site or is rebuilding something.

Fans rally behind US men's national soccer team as World Cup roster revealed

BBC's Carl Nasman was at the event, where he asked enthusiasts about World Cup ticket prices and what the sport means to the US.