Friday, November 06, 2026 4:43 AM ET
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Nigerian court rules opposition candidate cannot stand in elections -- The high court has sacked the leadership of the opposition ADC party with only months to go until elections.6 minutes ago
A wildfire killed their loved ones in Spain. These British families demand to know why - Nine British nationals were among the 15 people who died when fire ripped through the village of Bédar this summer. 4 hrs ago - Europe6 minutes ago
Tanzanian opposition leader found guilty of incitement -- The 58-year-old, who has been detained since April last year, was acquitted of the more serious charge of treason.6 minutes ago
'Several victims' after school bus crashes in France, officials say -- The local mayor says the bus "left the road and hit a tree in the ditch".6 minutes ago
Trump signs order to preserve Oval Office as national monument -- The order comes after Trump made a series of big changes to the decor of the Oval Office and tore down the White House East Wing.1 hour ago
LIVE - Global tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to AI slowdown fears - Democrats won control of US Congress in this week's elections, with some candidates pledging to slow the growth of data centres and AI.2 hours ago
White House denies Hegseth and Rubio to leave jobs after Republican election losses -- US media reports there are calls to replace Pete Hegseth, who also faces a possible impeachment vote, while Marco Rubio is rumoured to be eyeing a presidential run. -- World1 hour ago
Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery -- Pope Leo, who had part of a lung removed last month, will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. -- Latin America9 hours ago
Somalia's top court rejects president's term extension amid political crisis -- The country's first nationwide elections since 1969 are due next year - a timetable now thrown into doubt.1 hour ago
Macau jails pro-democracy campaigner in city's first national security case -- Au Kam San was sentenced to 12 years and six months' jail for "subversion against the political power of the state".2 hours ago
Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns after bank collapse -- The move follows a bank collapse and after the lower house of congress voted in favour of pursuing an impeachment trial against him.12 hours ago
Bomb hoaxes: Messages reveal how threat was passed on by air traffic control -- BBC Verify has been analysing messages after flights across Europe were targeted by fake bomb threats - the second such incident this week.10 hours ago
Chris vs Chris: Who's running and what's at stake this New Zealand election -- New Zealanders will head to the polls on 7 November to elect a new government, with rising cost of living a key concern for voters.10 hours ago
Was an Italian chef really fired over refusal to put pineapple on pizza? -- The chef had stated that putting pineapple on pizza was "offensive to his culture".22 hours ago
Did a data centre revolt affect the US mid-term election results? -- BBC Verify examines whether US voters were influenced by the data centre boom - and the impact anti-AI sentiment could have on the industry.2 hours ago
Who could be behind hoax bomb threats to European air travel? -- There is no hard evidence so far linking airline bomb threats to Russia, Iran or any proxy groups.13 hours ago
Delhi's toxic winter air is back - is the Indian capital prepared for pollution? -- The Delhi government has announced a four-month winter action plan, but experts say that won't be enough. -- Asia1 hour ago
Vance walks Trump tightrope with scathing election critique blaming Iran war -- The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory. -- US & Canada20 hours ago
Kenyan court sentencing doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie -- Paul Mackenzie was found guilty last month for murdering 191 people, all but one of them children.37 minutes ago
Australia recruit Hussey for Ashes build-up -- Australia recruit Michael Hussey as a long-term batting consultant to help them prepare for the 2027 Ashes and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.1 hour ago
Melania Trump calls for lasting Ukraine truce as she hosts Russian and Ukrainian officials -- The US first lady was credited by all for playing a key though unspecified role in the ceasefire.14 hours ago
Major construction ongoing near Iran missile bases, satellite images suggest -- Evidence of digging and new buildings are visible in satellite imagery taken in November, satellite images suggest.1 hour ago
Watch: Moment woman rescues young koala from large snake -- Nell was walking her dog in Brisbane, Australia, when she saw a distressed koala trying to protect its joey from a python.2 hours ago