Wednesday, October 21, 2026 1:37 AM ET
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Alberta's decisive decision to stay in Canada gives Carney backing to take on Trump -- The overwhelming vote by Alberta to stay in Canada gives Mark Carney political capital to focus on remaking the country's economy, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.7 hours ago
Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 300 people, sources say -- A truck carrying people to a funeral and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the RSF were targeted.13 hours ago
LIVE - Husband of attacked Australian MP to speak after suspect faces court for first time - Phil Haines to address media hours after Brendan Nugent appeared in court charged with intentionally hitting Helen Haines with car.54 minutes ago
Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger being considered -- Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.6 hours ago
Trump and Zelensky appear at loggerheads despite Oslo optimism -- The Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams.10 hours ago
Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast -- Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was out on her daily morning swim with her club when she was attacked, her family tell the BBC.13 hours ago
Trump sued over Canadian tariffs in latest legal challenge -- The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to American businesses".10 hours ago
North Korea publishes photos of Kim Jong Un - why do rumours of his death keep coming back? -- North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.17 hours ago
Tourist found guilty after stealing Las Vegas flamingo from enclosure -- The man testified that he snatched Peachy from its enclosure at the Flamingo hotel and casino after drinking 30 to 40 beers, but did not mean any harm.16 hours ago
Suspect arrested after historic town hall set alight - French media -- The spire of the clock tower at Limoges city hall dramatically collapsed as it was engulfed in flames on Saturday.18 hours ago
Why does Elon Musk want to merge Tesla and SpaceX? -- Musk, who is CEO of both companies, says there is "a lot to be gained" from the merger, which would be the biggest in history.54 minutes ago
Haitian migrants changed this US town - Trump's deportation drive is reshaping it again -- The president thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the spotlight with a false pet-eating claim - years later, it remains at the heart of the immigration debate.3 hours ago
'Trash Island' or DC landmark? How a golf course got Trump in a messy legal dispute -- Trump said he has plans to turn a 106-year-old public golf course in Washington DC into a tournament-capable golf course for pros, but local golfers are not happy.2 hours ago
Borneo burning: Life on the frontline of South East Asia's toxic haze -- A "Super El Niño" has fuelled months-long fires in Indonesia, making hundreds of thousands of people sick.4 hours ago
Is Ebola under control in Kenya after nine cases confirmed? -- The US has advised its citizens to reconsider travelling to Kenya but the government tries to reassure people.6 hours ago
BBC inside Australian court as man charged with attacking MP stays silent in first hearing -- BBC's Katy Watson describes what unfolded in Wangaratta as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent appeared before court over the alleged attack of Helen Haines.1 hour ago
Clean up begins after French riots but police remain -- Outside of Paris, Marseille saw some of the worst damage, with shop owners reporting more than 600 premises having been looted.1 day ago
Ukraine says it carried out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line -- The serviceman was surrounded by landmines and enemy drones so a ground rescue was not possible, Ukraine's military says.1 day ago
US church on front line of battle against drug known as 'tranq' -- Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.21 hours ago
Pope Leo XIV thanks wellwishers in first event after cancer surgery -- The Pope's first event since his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery saw him recite the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace.2 days ago
Family of prison officer shot dead by IRA to get state apology -- Brian Stack was crossing a street in Dublin in 1983 when he was shot in the back of the neck and died 18 months later.54 minutes ago
US envoy to meet Putin in Russia as Zelensky says intelligence sharing 'works now' -- Ukraine had accused the US of withholding key intelligence - a claim rejected as "scandalous" by Washington.2 hours ago
What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base -- At least four people are confirmed to have died after a huge fire swept through the base.2 days ago
'Great result for Canada', says Carney as Alberta votes to reject separatism -- The Canadian province has voted overwhelmingly to remain part of Canada, though deep political divisions endure.13 hours ago
What we know about Australian MP hit by car in alleged deliberate attack -- Helen Haines was hit by a car twice in what the prime minister said appeared to be a "deliberate act".4 hours ago