Ceasefire Extended Across Ukraine’s Kherson Region, Officials Say
The ceasefire, originally planned to help stranded residents of Oleshky, has been extended across Ukraine’s Kherson region. Russia and Ukraine report no breach…
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Alexander brothers sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case
Three brothers were each sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found guilty of drugging and raping several women over decades.
Marry Mubaiwa Freed After Zimbabwe Attempted Murder Case Collapses
Marry Mubaiwa, the ex-wife of Zimbabwe’s vice-president, has been freed after the attempted murder case against her collapsed. She had been held on remand for …
Egypt Court Fines Lina Attalah and Orders Mada Masr Closure
An Egyptian court has fined journalist Lina Attalah and ordered the closure of independent news outlet Mada Masr. Amnesty International called the verdict a cr…
Dutch zookeeper dies after leopard attack
A Dutch zookeeper has died after being mauled by a leopard. She began working at the park at 17 and had worked there on and off for four decades.
Inquiry Finds 33 Detainee Deaths in Nigeria Were Preventable
An inquiry found that overcrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths of 33 detainees in a prison cell in Minna state, Nigeria, and concluded the deaths we…
Ghanaian Twin Brothers and US Woman Plead Guilty to $9m Romance Scam
Two Ghanaian twin brothers and a US woman have pleaded guilty in a $9m romance scam targeting elderly people across the US and Europe. Victims were lured into …
Controversial Islamic cleric shot dead in northern Nigeria
Yahaya Masussuka, an Islamic cleric in northern Nigeria, was shot dead after posting videos rejecting some elements of mainstream Islam, according to BBC News …
Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin
The leaders of Norway and Finland held a rare call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Finland’s President Alexander Stubb said the conflict in Ukraine will…
Ballon d'Or ceremony highlights case of French journalist jailed in Algeria
The Ballon d'Or ceremony has brought renewed attention to a French sports journalist jailed in Algeria. He is accused of supporting terrorism after travelling …
Mbappé apologizes for ‘ill-judged’ Mao remark after China backlash
France football star Kylian Mbappé apologized after referring to former Chinese leader Mao Zedong as a “dictator” during an interview about memes, prompting ba…
Apple to Replace iPhone Duos Affected by Screen Problem
Apple plans to replace iPhone Duos affected by a screen problem, after photos shared online showed faults on the company’s first foldable device.
Lula’s comeback in Brazil dents Trump’s ambitions for Latin America
The relationship between Brazil’s Lula and Donald Trump may have improved, but several issues could reignite tensions between the two leaders.
Anthropic IPO Prospectus Reveals New Company Information
Anthropic’s 355-page IPO prospectus contains previously undisclosed information about the company, according to BBC News Technology.
Anthropic Warns of ‘Catastrophic Risk’ Ahead of Share Listing
Anthropic has warned of a “catastrophic risk” to humankind ahead of its planned share listing. The company is described as the first true artificial intelligen…
Big, noisy and coming to a town near you - why the data centre backlash is growing
BBC News examines the rapid rise of data centres, their importance to the digital world and growing concerns about their environmental impact through charts.
Almost 1,000 Arrested After Clashes Follow Mass Protests in France
Almost 1,000 people have been arrested after clashes followed another day of mass protests across France. Officials avoided a repeat of the previous weekend’s …
Vanessa Trump Says She Is Cancer-Free Six Months After Diagnosis
Vanessa Trump says she is cancer-free six months after revealing her breast cancer diagnosis. She is the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr, and they share five childr…
Palestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homes
Palestinian families were displaced after Israeli forces demolished homes in Hebron. The crackdown followed the killing of two Israeli soldiers by two Palestin…
British Woman Dies Trying to Rescue Sons Swept Away at Sea in Bahamas
A British woman has died in the Bahamas after trying to rescue her sons, who were swept away at sea. Nathan Gregory described the loss of his childhood sweethe…
Man Arrested After Fire at Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest Retreat
A man was arrested after a fire broke out at Hitler’s former Eagle’s Nest retreat in the German Alps. Around 200 emergency personnel were deployed to tackle th…
Ukraine Says Starlink Connection Is Now Stable
Ukraine says Starlink connections are now stable after slowed service affected its military and drone operations for a week.
Woman, 65, Becomes Second Patient to Die of Ebola in Kenya
A 65-year-old woman has become the second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya. She was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the…
Three Released Without Charge After Fatal Arson Attack in Ireland
Gardaí say three people—two women and one man—have been released without charge following a fatal arson attack in Ireland. One person remains in custody.
Australian MP's Condition Improves After Alleged Car Attack
An independent Australian MP is in serious but stable condition at a Melbourne hospital after an alleged car attack, according to the hospital.
White House eases tariffs on some Canadian goods
From 30 October, tariffs will be eased on some Canadian products, including certain machinery, while others, such as carpets, will face tariffs.
UK to Invest £100m in AI Biosecurity Lab
The UK chancellor is set to announce £100m in AI spending for a proposed “world first” AI biosecurity lab, aimed at strengthening the country’s defences.
Student Movement Poses Biggest Challenge Yet to Serbia’s Vučić
The Student List has emerged from almost two years of anti-corruption protests as the strongest challenge to Serbian leader Vučić in a neck-and-neck election.
Father describes anguish after killing Oregon school gunman
Kaylub Giamanco describes his anguish over the children he could not save after killing a teenager who fatally shot three children and a teacher at an Oregon s…
Argentina Drops Investigation Into President Milei Over Crypto Fraud Allegations
Argentina has dropped an investigation into President Javier Milei over allegations linked to a cryptocurrency that nosedived after he deleted a social media p…
Former Ukrainian prisoners allege torture of freed US citizen in Russian jail
Ukrainians detained alongside the freed American say they witnessed Russian guards beat him and subject him to sexual humiliation during his detention.
Seven killed in shooting at church funeral in Jordan
Officials say seven people were killed and 34 injured when gunmen opened fire at a church funeral in Jordan’s southern Karak governorate. A manhunt is under wa…
Macron Calls Deadly Shooting Near Paris a Racist Terrorist Attack
One person was killed and five wounded in a series of attacks near Paris. The suspected gunman has been apprehended, and President Emmanuel Macron described th…
Truce Confirmed in Russian-Occupied Oleshky After Melania Trump Role Claim
Ukraine and Russia have confirmed a truce in Russian-occupied Oleshky, where residents reportedly resorted to eating garden weeds to survive. The White House s…
Israeli Forces Begin Demolishing Palestinian Buildings in Hebron
Israeli forces have begun demolishing Palestinian buildings in Hebron after two Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack by two Palestinian gunmen at a checkp…
Oil Spill Reaches UAE Beaches After Tanker Strike
Satellite images show oil spreading for miles along the UAE coastline after a tanker strike, raising concerns for local marine wildlife.
PSG vs Lyon Match Moved 24 Hours Amid Paris Protests
Paris Saint-Germain’s Ligue 1 match against Lyon at the Parc des Princes has been postponed by 24 hours as Paris prepares for another weekend of protests.
Denmark to Ban Mink Farming in Government U-Turn
Denmark is set to ban mink farming in a government U-turn. The country was once the world’s largest producer of mink pelts, but its industry has declined in re…
IT workers describe relentless PHP cyber-security update efforts
IT and cyber experts told BBC News Technology about the challenges they faced updating their systems during the past 48 hours in response to a PHP cyber-securi…
Cyprus Police Investigate Roman Abramovich’s Financial Affairs
Cyprus police have opened an investigation into the financial affairs of Roman Abramovich after questions were raised about the integrity of some of his profes…
Woman With Ebola in Nigeria Confirmed as Swiss Diplomat’s Wife
A woman diagnosed with Ebola in Nigeria has been confirmed as the wife of a Swiss diplomat. Swiss officials say her husband is in isolation and has not develop…
Indian Workers Film Their Jobs to Help Train AI
Indian workers are being paid to record themselves while working, with the footage used to train artificial intelligence systems.
Trump says Musk has restored Ukraine's internet access
Donald Trump says Elon Musk has restored Ukraine’s internet access. Ukraine relies on Starlink for several military uses, while Musk has repeatedly denied rest…
Amy Acton Condemns Ohio Attack Ad Featuring Her Estranged Mother
Amy Acton has criticised an attack ad aired by her Republican opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy, featuring her estranged mother. The ad refers to allegations involving…
Paris Extends Curfew as Marseille and Lyon Ban Protests After Riots
Paris has extended its curfew, while Marseille and Lyon have banned protests following riots. In some towns and cities, protests will only be allowed if organi…
Zuckerberg Secures Meta Deal Amid Possible California Billionaire Tax
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has secured a deal with the company to help cover the cost of a possible California wealth tax. He had previously said he would leave…
Trump Ordered to Answer Questions Under Oath in BBC Lawsuit
Donald Trump is suing the BBC over a Panorama episode that edited together two sections of a speech he gave in 2021. He has been ordered to answer questions un…
Cybersecurity Flaw Prompts Race to Update Computer Systems
Websites were taken offline after PHP developers reported the discovery of critical vulnerabilities, prompting efforts to update affected computer systems.
Germany Targeted by Intensive Espionage, Merz Says After Suspected Russian Spy Arrest
A Ukrainian man has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia, one of several such cases reported in the country this year. Chancellor Merz de…
Lula Calls for Rival’s Disqualification Over Alleged Meta Interference
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accused Meta of favouring Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of a vote. Meta denies the allegation.
Unidentified Foreigner Beaten to Death by Crowd in South Africa
An unidentified foreigner was beaten to death by a crowd of about 50 people in South Africa, according to BBC News World. The attack follows a wave of anti-mig…
Newborn twins fight for survival as conflict fuels Yemen's hunger crisis
Raghad and Raad’s family fled their home on foot because of fighting between pro-government forces and the Houthis, amid Yemen’s hunger crisis.
Oregon Teacher Says She Pretended to Be Dead in Shooting
A teacher in Oregon said she pretended to be dead to survive a shooting. She said her injuries left her unable to help the children.
At Least Four Dead After Storm Flooding in Southern France
At least four people have died after a storm caused flooding in southern France, including two women found drowned in a cellar in the Bouches-du-Rhône region.
PHP flaws trigger rare global cyber-security response
Artificial intelligence uncovered long-hidden flaws in PHP, sparking a rare global cyber-security response. PHP is the focus of a BBC News Technology report ex…
PHP Faces Global Cybersecurity Concern Before Any Confirmed Event
BBC News Technology reports a dramatic, public and global response surrounding PHP, while noting that the anticipated cyber event has not yet happened.
AI Minister Says 500 New Government Vulnerabilities Found
The AI minister says around 500 new vulnerabilities have been found in government systems, according to BBC News Technology.
UK Assesses Cyber Exposure as Global Warning Triggers Urgent Action
The UK is working to identify potential exposure after a global cyber-security warning. Governments and companies are moving to protect their websites, while A…
US Green Card Curbs Challenge Indian Tech Workers
Immigration restrictions and reduced foreign hiring by technology companies are making US residency increasingly difficult for many Indian tech workers.
Meta fined $25bn over alleged user data privacy lies
Meta has been fined $25bn over what the source describes as lies concerning user data privacy. It is the largest fine to date against Facebook’s owner and exce…