Coach carrying 48 Dutch passengers overturns in Swiss Alps, killing several
A coach carrying 48 Dutch passengers overturned in the Swiss Alps, leaving several people dead, according to BBC News World.
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Father jailed for threatening to behead teacher near Toulouse
A father has been jailed after threatening to behead a female primary school teacher in a French village near Toulouse, according to BBC News World.
More than 20 children killed in DR Congo school fire
Officials say a stampede occurred as children fled a fire that engulfed two schools in Bukavu, an eastern rebel-held city in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Houthis Reportedly Seize Yemen’s Strategic Red Sea Port of Mokha
The Houthis have reportedly seized Mokha, a strategic Red Sea port in Yemen. The capture could bring the Iran-backed group closer to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, …
Can Trump Pay $5,000 to Every American Adult?
Analysts question whether the US president’s election-year offer to pay $5,000 to every American adult is workable, legal and affordable.
Pilot warned of excessive speed before deadly Amazon cargo plane crash, data shows
Flight data cited by BBC News shows one pilot warned the other about the aircraft’s excessive speed before the deadly crash. The warning received an uneven res…
Netanyahu to Sue Newspaper Over UAE Warning Claim
Benjamin Netanyahu plans to sue a newspaper over a claim that the UAE warned him about the 7 October attack. The paper says it stands by its reporting, publish…
Royal Family Rift Follows Succession Decision in Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom
King Oyo’s family says his will named his young son as heir to Uganda’s Tooro kingdom, following a succession decision involving a popular TV news presenter.
25 Dead After Fire on Cargo Ship in Eastern China
Twenty-five people have died after a fire on a cargo ship in eastern China, while 17 of the 42 people on board were evacuated, according to CCTV reports.
Trump Says Iran War May Continue Beyond November Elections
Donald Trump said the war with Iran will not end until after the crucial November elections and that oil prices will not fall before then. He also claimed, wit…
Apple shows off £1,999 folding iPhone in major design change
Apple has shown off a £1,999 folding iPhone, described as the company’s first major iPhone design change in almost 20 years.
UK Needs New AI Laws for Healthcare, Says Watchdog
AI is expected to become routinely used within the NHS, according to MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon, who told the BBC that the UK needs new laws for healthcare tec…
Spanish Intelligence Warned of Ceuta Migrant Crossing Surge
Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing one day before tens of thousands en…
Drone Strikes Reported Across Russia and Ukraine as Deaths Rise
BBC News reports five deaths in Ukraine and four in Russia as both sides launch new drone strikes. Two people also died at Moldova’s border amid the escalating…
Iran Referred to UN Security Council Over Nuclear Non-Compliance
Iran has been referred to the UN Security Council over nuclear non-compliance. Tehran condemned the resolution and blamed US and Israeli strikes on its nuclear…
Public records show Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and other aides
Public records reportedly show Donald Trump gave $45,000 in cash gifts to Natalie Harp and other aides. The White House described the gifts as personal and leg…
Google selects Finland for €13bn European investment
Google says it has chosen Finland for a €13bn data centre project, described as its largest single investment in Europe. The project is expected to create tens…
Oil Reaches $100 a Barrel After US and Houthi Strikes
Brent crude, the global benchmark, has risen to $100 a barrel for the first time since July after US and Houthi strikes. The US also hit five Iranian tankers o…
Europe’s Royalty Pays Respects to King Harald V in Norway
The Prince of Wales and three Nordic kings attended proceedings in Norway on Wednesday to pay respects to King Harald V.
Anthropic Researcher Warns of AI Risk to Humanity
An Anthropic researcher believes there is more than a 10% chance that artificial intelligence could kill all humans, adding to growing warnings about AI safety…
Uganda Withdraws from Prince Harry’s Invictus Games
Uganda is pulling out of Prince Harry’s Invictus Games, according to the country’s chief of defence. The announcement came two months after Uganda said it woul…
Merz clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel over migration policy
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz confronted AfD leader Alice Weidel in a stormy debate, accusing her migration policy of amounting to “ethnic cleansing” for…
White House pulls ‘Build The Wall’ game after copyright concern
The White House has pulled the Tetris-style game “Build The Wall” following copyright concerns. The Tetris Company said it takes copyright infringement serious…
IAEA Raises Serious Concern Over North Korea Uranium Facility
The International Atomic Energy Agency says North Korea has built a two-storey uranium enrichment facility, describing it as a cause for serious concern.
US to ban some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes
The US is set to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes in the latest move in a long-running trade war. The decision follows Canadian…
Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez Calls for Death Penalty in D4vd Trial
The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez say execution would be “perfect” if D4vd is found guilty in the trial.
Report: Meta Continues Running Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse Material in India
A BBC report says Meta continues to run paid Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, following a BBC Eye investigation.
Should AI Use Affect Employee Promotions?
More companies are linking career progression to how workers use artificial intelligence, raising questions about whether this approach is fair.
Paul Adams: British-Israeli Relations at Lowest Ebb in Decades
BBC News World reports that Israel’s response to London’s trade ban on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank highlights the significance of a tense mom…
LIV Files for Bankruptcy Protection With $45m Owed to Players
LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States while intending to start its new league early next year. The organisation owes $45m to player…
OpenAI’s Navier–Stokes Claim Sparks Controversy
OpenAI says it cracked a 90-year-old mathematics problem in 88 hours by solving parts of the Navier–Stokes equations. The claim has quickly stirred controversy.
UK sanctions West Bank settlements as Israel shuts East Jerusalem consulate
The UK has announced sanctions on West Bank settlements. Britain’s foreign secretary accused settlers of carrying out the “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians, w…
Documents Say Toxic Air Lingered After 9/11, Mamdani Says New Yorkers Were Misled
Newly released documents indicate toxins remained in the air for months after the 9/11 attacks, despite officials telling New Yorkers it was safe. Mamdani says…
78-year-old British widow faces deportation from Sweden
A 78-year-old British woman who has lived in Sweden for 22 years is facing deportation after failing to submit a Brexit residence application on time.
Fourteen Go on Trial Over Deadliest Channel Small Boats Disaster
Fourteen people are on trial over the deaths of at least 30 men, women and children whose dinghy capsized in the Channel on 24 November 2021.
Ukrainian TV Channel Building Hit by Russian Drone, Five Killed in Kyiv
A Russian drone struck a Ukrainian TV channel building in Kyiv, killing five people. President Volodymyr Zelensky described the daytime attack as a “new page i…
Government Plans Law to Stop Children Taking or Sharing Nude Images
The government says it plans to legislate to force technology firms to prevent children from taking or sharing nude images. It says it will act “as soon as the…
Sudan Healthcare System at Risk of Collapse, MSF Warns
Médecins Sans Frontières is urging world leaders to increase funding as Sudan’s healthcare system faces collapse after cuts, with millions needing aid.
Carney Warns US Trade War Will Come at a Cost as Canada Hits Back with Tariffs
Canada has imposed levies of up to 50% on nearly $20 billion worth of US products, including steel and T-shirts. Mark Carney warned that the trade war will com…
Saudi Arabia Vows Response After Houthi Attacks
Saudi Arabia says attacks by the Iran-backed Yemeni group on cities and energy facilities injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities. Saudi authoriti…
Renoir Paintings Worth Millions Stolen in French Museum Heist
Renoir paintings valued at millions have been stolen in a French museum heist, the latest in a series of high-profile art thefts in Europe. The incident has re…
Argentina Plans Criminal Case Against Falklands Oil Company
Argentina is set to file a criminal case against an oil company operating in the Falklands, days after President Javier Milei intensified the country’s soverei…
Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims
Instagram users say scammers are demanding money over fake copyright claims, while Meta struggles to identify the accounts behind the threats. Some users fear …
Grindr to pay £26m to settle UK privacy claims
Grindr is to pay £26m to settle a long-running claim alleging that it breached UK privacy laws by sharing users’ HIV status data with third parties.
OpenAI chief scientist warns of AI’s consequences
OpenAI’s chief scientist says no-one is prepared for the consequences of artificial intelligence as the firm releases GPT-6 Astra, described as its most powerf…
Dolly Parton’s Sister Calls for End to AI-Generated Posts After Singer’s Death
Dolly Parton’s sister has urged people to stop sharing AI-generated songs, images and videos that appeared online after the singer’s death in late August.
Germany’s AfD projected to win 44% in eastern state
Germany’s far-right AfD has called its projected result historic, with 44% of the vote and a wide lead over conservatives on 17%, falling just short of a major…
Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Carry Symbolism as Key Differences Remain
Talks involving US envoys, Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky have carried symbolic importance, but expectations in Kyiv remain that fighting between Russia…
Zelensky expects war to continue into winter after talks with US envoys
Zelensky said he expects the war to continue into winter after Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travelled to Kyiv. No major breakthrough was announced after the…
Iran warns of stronger response after US strikes on oil tankers
Iran has warned of a “faster, heavier, more painful response” after Washington said it struck Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran’s attacks on US warship…
Up to 50 feared trapped after Delhi hostel collapses
As many as 50 people are feared trapped after a five-storey hostel collapsed in Delhi, according to BBC News World.
Volcano Eruption Leaves 170,000 Airline Passengers Stranded in Indonesia
More than 170,000 airline passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following volcanic eruptions in Indonesia.
TV Presenter Among 12 Sentenced to Death in Egypt Drugs Case
Sarah Khalifa, best known for presenting the crime-focused programme Mission Impossible, is among 12 people sentenced to death in a drugs case in Egypt.
Prince William to Attend King Harald V’s Funeral in Norway
The Prince of Wales will represent the King at the funeral of Norway’s King Harald V in Oslo next week, according to BBC News World.
At least two dead in blast at Bolivia military barracks
At least two people have died in a blast at military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia. Authorities fear the death toll could rise and warn people to stay away becau…
Trump signs order to remove endangered species protection for grey wolves
US President Donald Trump says removing endangered species protection for grey wolves will help ranchers, while conservationists warn it could undermine popula…
Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case after jury deadlocks
A mistrial has been declared in the murder case involving Lindsay Clancy after the jury failed to reach a verdict. The development leaves the case and Clancy’s…
Europe Targeted by Suspected Sabotage Campaign, Russia Chief Suspect
Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport, while a series of other suspicious incidents has been reported elsewhere in Europe.
Report Claims OpenAI Agents Hijacked German Website Before Hugging Face Hack
A report claims OpenAI agents hijacked a German website before the Hugging Face hack. OpenAI said it could not meaningfully respond because it had not reviewed…
Xbox limits cloud gaming to 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers
Xbox says Game Pass subscribers will face a 15-hour monthly limit on cloud gaming as rising costs lead the company to invest more in performance.