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Tuesday, September 29, 2026 1:55 PM ET

BBC News - World

Lindsay Clancy appears in court as her lawyer pushes for murder case to be dismissed - Clancy's defence lawyer argues the court should overrule the mistrial verdict and find Clancy not guilty - but the prosecution disagrees.

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New York Times executive fatally shot by elderly in-laws, police say -- Jonathan McKinsey's in-laws, who are both 77 years old, face multiple charges including first-degree murder.

11 hours ago

Lindsay Clancy appears in court as her lawyer pushes for murder case to be dismissed -- Clancy's defence lawyer wants her to be cleared of murdering her three children in 2023 but prosecutors say the state proved guilt.

17 minutes ago

'I was lured into a trap': Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail -- The US journalist says he realised he was a "a pawn in a greater game" when he was not interrogated or tortured by FSB agents.

1 hour ago

First female prime minister named in Morocco after winning elections -- Her appointment by the king makes her only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world.

37 minutes ago

Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff replaced by men during religious visit -- The company that runs the Eiffel Tower said the removal of female staff during the visit earlier this month was "unacceptable".

57 minutes ago

Israeli settlers attack West Bank village and block Palestinian family's return home -- Two homes belonging to the al-Tubasi family were set on fire and Israeli security forces were also targeted by settlers.

5 hours ago

Dutch police arrest suspected member of group that claimed FBI hack -- The suspect, 24, was arrested before the alleged cyber attack took place.

1 hour ago

Nigerian dances non-stop for seven days in world record bid -- Crowds cheered on Ben Dancer as completed his challenge and he has now gone to hospital for a check-up

3 hours ago

Estonia blames Russia for arson at defence company supplying Ukraine -- Russia has been accused of launching sabotage attacks across a number of European Nato countries which have been helping Ukraine.

4 hours ago

US prosecutors reopen case of alleged gang rape at Cornell University -- It comes after the woman filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house in 2024.

23 hours ago

Man charged over AI image of crocodile in Singapore reservoir -- The defendant could face jail or a fine after the image sparked a search operation in the city's largest reservoir.

4 hours ago

French hard-right leader accuses opponents of 'total war' after claims of antisemitism -- National Rally President Jordan Bardella says he will sue for libel over comments he is accused of making as a young activist.

5 hours ago

Are Trump's US government funded ads illegal? -- President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government.

10 hours ago

The Frenemy: How Australia navigates superpower rivalry -- Australia is increasingly concerned about China's military might - but Beijing is also its biggest trade partner.

18 hours ago

How an alleged rape sent an Indian university into turmoil and emptied hostels -- Police are trying to verify whether a female student was raped at Lovely Professional University (LPU).

9 hours ago

Journalist crowned king in Uganda after bitter succession dispute -- Kijanangoma has been crowned amid a dispute over a young heir whom the royal clan does not recognise.

4 hours ago

Sign before praying: A new conversion law is affecting churchgoers in Indian state -- A new anti-conversion law in Maharashtra is raising questions about faith, choice and freedom.

17 hours ago

Close-up look at Turner's '£50m' Rome painting on show in the city -- Turner's early 19th century painting - Rome, from Mount Aventine - will be on display in the Italian capital for the first time ahead of an auction in London in December.

3 hours ago

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.

2 hours ago

Watch: Bangkok locals create floating market during floods -- As sellers waded through floodwaters to sell produce like fish and vegetables from floating platforms and foam boxes, buyers walked or paddled between the makeshift stalls to buy their groceries.

11 hours ago

Watch: From launch to fiery splashdown, SpaceX's Starship completes orbit test -- A thunderous lift off, rapid satellite deployments and a fiery ending. That's how SpaceX's 14th launch of its Starship rocket panned out today.

1 day ago

People escape historic Kyiv building hit by Russian drone -- The BBC's Paul Adams reports from the scene of the strike on Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences.

1 day ago

Spain announces ban on evictions after protests over 87-year-old woman's removal from flat -- The ban is part of a number of proposals that must be approved in parliament within 30 days.

1 hour ago

Son of Zambian bishop detained in post-election raid fears for his father's safety -- Trevor Mwamba was detained last month with other opposition figures and charged with treason, his son says.

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