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Monday, 02 November 2026
A business jet crashed in a neighbourhood in Florida on Sunday, killing all nine people on board, the US transport secretary has said.
The crash happened near Cresthaven, some nine miles (14 km) from...
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
With results still trickling in, it currently appears that Israel's veteran Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has done better than was widely predicted with his Likud emerging as the largest single party.
His...
Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Israelis are heading to the polls for what many view as one of the most pivotal elections in the country's history.
Polling published on Friday suggests incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu is in a near neck-and-neck...
Monday, 26 October 2026
After three years of regional war, this is a battle Israel always knew was coming.
The general election on Tuesday hangs over a country that's deeply divided and ready for a fight.
Polls published on...
Friday, 23 October 2026
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake has hit a mountainous region in Tibet, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens, according to Chinese state media reports.
The centre of the quake hit Baqên County...
Thursday, 22 October 2026
For more than a decade, serious flaws had gone undetected in the technology underpinning much of the internet.
It took artificial intelligence (AI) to bring them to light and caused a global...
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
US special envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in Russia for his meeting with President Vladimir Putin, where the two will discuss proposals on ending Russia's years-long conflict with Ukraine.
The talks...
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
French authorities have imposed overnight curfews in parts of central Paris and other cities after a weekend of riots and looting across the country.
Police in Paris said a curfew would be in force between...
Thursday, 15 October 2026
A group of 72 retired US generals, admirals, and other high-ranking military officers are pressing the US government to cancel plans to livestream an execution by firing squad.
"We ask the President,...
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican has said in a medical bulletin.
The 71-year-old underwent a90 minute surgery...
Monday, 12 October 2026
US President Donald Trump is facing a growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia as the Iran war continues to impact global energy prices.
Trump on Friday announced that Russian President...
Thursday, 08 October 2026
A former Syrian general wanted for crimes against humanity is being bankrolled and protected by the US and Lebanese authorities, a BBC News investigation has found.
Bassam al-Hassan, who oversaw Syria's...
Wednesday, 07 October 2026
US death row inmate Christa Pike is "conscious and speaking" after surviving a failed execution attempt last week, her lawyers say.
Pike, 50, continues to receive critical medical care while handcuffed...
Tuesday, 06 October 2026
President Donald Trump has said the US moved its bombers out of RAF Fairford because of "some threats" to the base.
The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed its bombers - thought to be about a...
Thursday, 01 October 2026
It is too early to say why a pilot stabbed another pilot and tried to take over a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Israel's prime minister has said.
The Flydubai plane plunged more than 17,000ft (5,200m)...
Tuesday, 29 September 2026
OpenAI will not release its new AI model GPT-6.1 Astra due to safety concerns, the ChatGPT-maker confirmed on Tuesday.
The AI system, which performs tasks like browsing the web and using apps by itself,...
Monday, 28 September 2026
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and explosive offences after three "suspicious vehicles" were reported travelling towards an RAF base, police have said.
A major incident...
Friday, 25 September 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fiercely defended his country's military campaigns in Iran, Gaza and elsewhere in the Middle East in a speech to the UN General Assembly.
After dozens of...
Thursday, 24 September 2026
"Two more civilians died last night," says Halia, before her phone connection cuts off.
She is trapped in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky, which she says is "constantly shelled" and cut...
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Discussions between Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund concluded without reaching a staff-level agreement for the 7th review of the Extended Fund Facility, though the Fund confirmed that talks...
Monday, 02 November 2026 - 11:22
Marking one year since his acclaimed debut as Chanel’s artistic director, Matthieu Blazy delivered...
Monday, 26 October 2026 - 10:31
The Victoria’s Secret Runway Show returned to Los Angeles on Sunday night with a high-stakes blend...
Monday, 19 October 2026 - 10:25
The sixth annual Academy Museum Gala lit up Los Angeles as stars gathered in support of the Academy Museum...
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