Tuesday, October 20, 2026 6:30 PM ET
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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".2 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.10 hours ago
Man charged with attack on Australia MP to face court -- Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.1 hour 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.2 hours 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.5 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.6 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.6 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.9 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.10 hours ago
Kenya cult leader's children still being starved weeks before trial, son says -- Dan Mackenzie initially defended his father but now says he felt he had to report his own grandmother.10 hours ago
Why Israeli Gen Z voters are drawn to the far right -- More than half a million young people will cast their ballots in Israel next week - and they could make all the difference.8 hours ago
Huge setback for Alberta's separatist movement after decisive defeat -- Leaders of the movement for independence vow to push on but the margin of defeat could make that difficult.8 hours ago
How is the US economy really doing under President Trump? -- Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.17 hours ago
Five ways El Niño is affecting the weather around the world -- As the strongest El Niño on record continues to intensify, what impacts on weather patterns are already being felt across the globe? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the evidence.23 hours ago
Morocco's first female prime minister caught between the king, clerics, and feminists -- Will Fatima El Mansouri advance women's rights amid religious and political barriers?23 hours 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.14 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
Watch: Shops looted and restaurants gutted in Paris riots -- Violence broke out across France, with more than half a million people taking to the streets over the weekend.1 day ago
Zelensky says US intelligence sharing 'works now' after talks with Trump envoy in Oslo -- Ukraine had accused the US of withholding key intelligence - a claim rejected as "scandalous" by Washington.2 hours ago
Christina Applegate says she was wrongly diagnosed with MS -- She said in a Tuesday release of her Messy podcast that she was not happy about the new information and her symptoms have only "gotten worse".3 hours ago
'Let's move on': Albertans react to separatist movement setback -- Preliminary referendum results show that more than two-thirds of Alberta voters support remaining part of Canada, easing concerns over national unity.2 hours ago
Nigeria confirms Ebola case linked to East Africa -- A female patient is in isolation and receiving medical care after being admitted to a hospital in Abuja.3 hours ago
Cornell Jane Doe says embattled university head doubted her gang-rape allegation -- As a no-confidence vote looms, Cornell says the characterisation of the head's reaction is "incorrect".1 hour ago