Thursday, October 15, 2026 10:31 AM ET
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Brazil's Congress approves shorter working week in win for Lula -- Lula's supporters hope the measure will boost his popularity ahead of a presidential run-off in 10 days.2 hours ago
Obama says drift towards extremism 'not inevitable' -- More than 12,000 people filled a major venue in the city to hear the former US president's take on the challenges the world is facing. .2 hours ago
Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says - Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary. 4 hrs ago58 minutes ago
Eight crew missing after drone attack leaves tanker ablaze off Romania's coast -- A search and rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after the latest attack in the area.2 hours ago
White House defends new press secretary over her legal credentials -- Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.58 minutes ago
At the Brooklyn shop in 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird -- Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.58 minutes ago
Actor Imran Khan ordered to leave India after participating in protest -- The Bollywood actor had been detained and released while participating in a protest in Mumbai on 10 October.3 hours ago
Australian woman charged with lacing colleague's curry with snail poison -- The alleged victim, who was in a relationship with the woman, had spotted bright green pellets in the meal.10 hours ago
North Korea and China open new bridge after 12-year delay -- China is the North's largest trading partner and a lifeline against the sanctions Pyongyang faces.10 hours ago
Indian woman and boyfriend get death sentence in 'blue drum' murder case -- The body was recovered from a large blue plastic storage container - locally called a drum.3 hours ago
Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine? -- It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.18 hours ago
Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings still have no public outcome, BBC Verify finds -- BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm.3 hours ago
How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections -- Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.15 hours ago
India and China aren't friends - but Nepal wants to unite them against climate threats -- Can Nepal bring the two regional giants together to confront a shared climate threat in the Himalayas?14 hours ago
As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US? -- With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.58 minutes ago
'Nowhere to escape' - Indonesians share footage of orange haze blanketing towns -- Thick orange smog descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue raging nearby.10 hours ago
What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try -- New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content.19 hours ago
Why the lonely in China are hiring 'temporary children' -- A new industry being dubbed the "loneliness economy" has emerged in China, with people hiring themselves out as companions to help the elderly.1 day ago
What's going on between Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store bird? -- The Since U Been Gone singer claims she was "looked at as if I couldn't afford" an item in the store.5 hours ago
Just now -- Trump calls off livestream for Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad -- The planned execution of Nidal Hasan is scheduled to be the first military execution in more than 60 years. -- Just now13 minutes ago
'Utter contempt' for human life shown in deadly arson attack -- Kim English and Philip English and their children, 12-year-old Callum and nine-year-old Jayden, died in the house fire.1 hour ago
US teenager appears in court over alleged Hindu temple shooting plot -- Alexandros Paporakis, 19, has appeared in court near Chicago after his arrest at the weekend.2 hours ago
Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume -- Ukraine's president says a pause on striking energy sites is over following fresh Russian attacks.2 hours ago
Popular Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings dies aged 41 -- His family has appealed to fans to remember his wife, children and family in prayer during this period of mourning.2 hours ago
Irish police social media accounts breached by hackers -- The @GardaTraffic and @GardaInfo accounts published posts promoting a cryptocurrency on Wednesday.2 hours ago