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Saturday, October 17, 2026 11:05 AM ET

BBC News - World

LIVE - Lyon tourism office set on fire as tens of thousands join major day of protests across France - Police have fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters in Paris, where a large-scale demonstration is under way against falling education standards and the cost of living.

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Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies -- The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns.

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Nursery owner in China jailed for life after hundreds of children poisoned -- She and five staff members were found to have used the inedible paint in meals to make them look more appealing.

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Rare pink diamond goes on display in France 100 years after amateur heist -- The French royal jewel will be on public display for the first time since it was found hidden in an apple after a 1926 theft.

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Teacher fought US school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times' -- The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.

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Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian and US surfers in Mexico -- Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were killed on a surfing trip in an apparent botched robbery.

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Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms -- The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.

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Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery -- The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.

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Katie Zacharia leaving White House role less than five days into job -- Her public debut as press secretary ended with a flurry of media criticism about her credentials and preparedness.

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Actress Selma Blair says she 'did not intend to harm anyone' in plane altercation -- A publicist for the actress said the incident stemmed from a "medical emergency" and said she has a neurological disorder that can cause out-of-control responses.

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Judge throws out child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield -- The judge in the case said on Friday that the prosecutor "failed to act in a fair and impartial manner".

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Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC -- Defence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to end it.

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The uncertain future of Canada's 30 rescued belugas -- An international rescue operation for the last 30 captive whales in Canada made headlines. Then five of them died.

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Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch -- The Australian government hopes to protect social media users from being served content they don't want to see.

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A thousand slogans echoed here - but it could be the end for iconic Delhi protest site -- Jantar Mantar, an 18th Century site almost synonymous with demonstrations in Delhi, has been denotified as a protest site.

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Trial of German steakhouse heiress that sparked a huge spy scandal -- For 15 months, a high-security courtroom in Hamburg has been hearing the case of Christina Block, accused of ordering the abduction of her children.

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What we learned from heated US midterm Senate debates -- As the 3 November election approaches and both parties fight for control of Congress, some clear themes have emerged.

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Watch: Will Ukraine get the support needed as tensions with US rise? -- Zelensky thanked the "real leaders" ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels.

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Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car? -- Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.

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'It's really hard to believe' - How Oregon primary school shooting unfolded -- Three children aged 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher were killed after a 16-year-old suspect opened fire in the city of Bend, local police say.

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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in West Bank during olive harvest -- Israeli settlers were seen attacking Palestinian farmers and setting fire to olive trees in the West Bank.

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Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war? -- Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.

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Two people due before court following arson attack deaths -- A man and a woman, arrested after four family members died in an arson attack, are due in court.

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Violent clashes between police and protesters in Albania -- Police in Albania's capital Tirana have fired tear gas and water cannons onto crowds gathered outside the Ministry of Education where students are among those protesting.

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Pope's health should not be taken 'for granted', says top Vatican diplomat -- Archbishop Paul Gallagher tells the BBC there was no sign of the Pope's ill health prior to his operation this week.

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