'It's like being shot out of a canon': The extreme motorsport where women keep winning

Top Fuel drag racing is often described as the fastest sport on the planet. It's the only elite class of motorsport where women frequently beat men to major titles.

In mid-September, Swedish driver Susanne Callin won the European Top Fuel championship for the second year in a row.

So, is Top Fuel drag racing the first gender-equal sport?

Watch: US journalist Evan Gershkovich describes being detained by Russian agents

He was arrested in Russia in 2023 and later sentenced to 16 years on espionage charges.

Pomp and toasts: Day 2 of Trump and Xi in DC

Xi’s first visit to Washington in a decade was a display of pomp and pageantry, with Trump offering his guest a two-month truce on the brewing tariff war.

The world’s two most powerful men just met. How did it go?

The BBC’s China correspondent Laura Bicker unpacks how the trip panned out for Beijing and Washington.

Here's why Trump's been so keen on Xi's visit

President Donald Trump has been talking about Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit for months, the BBC's Sarah Smith looks at why.

Watch: What messages did the US and Iran send about the war?

BBC's Tom Bateman breaks down Masoud Pezeshkian's rare visit to New York City for the United Nations General Assembly.

Watch: Why is the UK reviewing its Chagos Islands deal?

The UK is reviewing its deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, the defence secretary has said.

Watch: Trump and Xi are meeting on US soil - what's at stake?

The BBC’s China correspondent and US editor explain everything you need to know ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington DC.

Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham's first UN speech

In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation.

Watch: Threats, deals and passionate speeches at UNGA event

Delegations from across the world attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Watch: Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran if no deal reached

US President Donald Trump presented Iran with a stark choice: reach an agreement or face the rapid “annihilation” of the Islamic Republic.

What to expect as world leaders descend on New York - and who won't be there

The BBC’s Sarah Smith outlines which world leaders Trump is set to meet and the key topics expected on the agenda.

Inside Djibouti refugee camp for thousands fleeing Houthi advance in Yemen

Fighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

Watch: Concertgoers and pro-Palestinian activists arrive at Ed Sheeran concert

Some Ed Sheeran fans say they are excited to enjoy music and are not there for politics after Macklemore was dropped from the tour for making pro-Palestinian comments.

Watch: Aztec codex on display in Mexico for first time in 186 years

Mexicans celebrate the return of a centuries-old document that tells the story of the Aztec civilisation and its fall after the arrival of Spanish conquistadors.

Watch: 'A better opportunity' - Canadians on a closer alliance with Europe

Toronto residents react to the possibility of a closer strategic, economic, and political alliance with the European Union.

Ties between Canada and the European Union have been getting closer as trade dispute with the US continue.

Watch: Leaked photos reveal extensive damage at US bases in Gulf

The photos, provided by active military personnel, show a severed radar jet, flattened trailers and severely damaged buildings as a result of Iranian strikes.

Watch: What the munitions shortage means for the US

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at how Operation Epic Fury is impacting ammunitions, and what it could mean for US military readiness.

Warning of space arms race as US confirms weapons in Earth's orbit

The BBC's defence correspondent Jonathan Beale explains what an arms race in space might look like - and what it could mean for us on the ground.

In 9/11 remarks, Trump links war with Iran

At the Pentagon 9/11 commemorations, President Trump praised the military and highlighted how their work is continuing with the war in Iran.