Friday, November 06, 2026 12:38 AM ET
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Judge blocks construction of Trump's massive arch -- The Trump administration had hoped the building of the 250-foot arch could begin as early as this week.4 minutes ago
Global tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to AI slowdown fears -- Investors have reacted to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry.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. -- Latin America12 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 Mark Rubio is rumoured to be eyeing a presidential run.1 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.3 hours ago
Hoax bomb threats target European airlines and airports for second time in a week -- At least 21 flights across Europe are affected in what the UK government calls a "malicious hoax threat".12 hours ago
French protests see numbers surge as unions join strikes over high cost of living -- The interior ministry estimates 600,000 people joined protests across France, while the unions say the number was far higher.11 hours ago
Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race -- The results mean America's two most populous cities - New York and Los Angeles - will be led by democratic socialists.6 hours ago
Eight killed in series of shootings in western Turkey -- Victims are found in several locations in three separate vehicles, according to local reports.9 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.9 hours 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.10 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.6 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.6 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".18 hours ago
'I'm not a quitter': Kim Kardashian on retaking the bar exam -- The All's Fair star tells the BBC she has not given up, but will be "more quiet" about her journey to become a lawyer.2 days ago
Film star Ranbir Kapoor on AI, movies and fatherhood -- The film star plays the leading role in a major new adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana.2 days 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.6 hours 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.1 day ago
Why a US-funded vaccine trial on babies was cancelled in Guinea-Bissau -- The trial was condemned as "unethical" and "neocolonial" because half of the babies would not be given the vaccine.1 day ago
Would you take a test to see if your life will be cut short? I did - and it changed me -- Laura Sides faced a dilemma of whether to find out if she would inherit her father's condition.13 hours ago
A bitter end for Ronaldo - the icon who transformed Portugal -- As Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football, Guillem Balague looks at why and what is next for the Portugal legend.14 hours ago
Trump signs order preventing future presidents from changing Oval Office -- 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.2 hours ago
California governor commutes sentences for state's 548 death row inmates -- California has historically had the largest population of people on death row in the US.8 hours ago
Canada's federal budget includes billions for sovereignty and tackling homelessness -- Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to use an oil revenue windfall to bolster Canada's economic and cultural sovereignty and address cost of living concerns.6 hours ago
Will Atiku Abubakar be on Nigeria's presidential ballot after court ruling? -- The high court has sacked the leadership of the opposition ADC party with only months to go until elections.7 hours ago
Inside Mississippi's ballot counting in tight Senate race -- The BBC's Carl Nasman goes inside a county election commission building as votes are counted in the race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith.9 hours ago