Friday, November 06, 2026 6:39 AM ET
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A wildfire killed their loved ones in Spain. These British families demand to know why - Nine British nationals were among the 15 people who died when fire ripped through the village of Bédar this summer. 6 hrs ago - Europe1 minute ago
Two dead after bus crashes in France, officials say -- One child and one young adult were killed in the crash, local authorities say, with more injured.1 hour ago
Irish media outlets evacuated after bomb threats -- Gardaí say they are "aware of a threat made against media organisations here and in Europe".34 minutes ago
LIVE - Global tech stocks plunge as US AI slowdown fears spread to Asia and Europe markets - It comes after Democrats won control of US Congress in this week's midterm elections, with some candidates pledging to slow the growth of data centres and AI.1 hour 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 Marco Rubio is rumoured to be eyeing a presidential run. -- World3 hours ago
Major construction ongoing near Iran missile bases, satellite images suggest -- Evidence of digging and new buildings are visible in satellite imagery taken in November, satellite images suggest. -- Middle East1 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. -- Latin America11 hours ago
Elon Musk appears to signal the end of the road for Cybertruck -- Musk said it was to make room for production of its Cybercabs - autonomous taxis without a driver.1 hour ago
Somalia's top court rejects president's term extension amid political crisis -- The country's first nationwide elections since 1969 are due next year - a timetable now thrown into doubt.3 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.14 hours ago
Nigerian court rules opposition candidate cannot stand in elections -- The high court has sacked the leadership of the opposition ADC party with only months to go until elections.1 hour ago
Macau jails pro-democracy campaigner in city's first national security case -- Au Kam San was sentenced to 12 years and six months' jail for "subversion against the political power of the state".4 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.11 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.11 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".1 day ago
Did a data centre revolt affect the US midterm election results? -- BBC Verify examines whether US voters were influenced by the data centre boom - and the impact anti-AI sentiment could have on the industry.14 minutes 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.15 hours 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. -- Asia3 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. -- US & Canada22 hours ago
Kenyan court sentencing doomsday cult leader who murdered 191 people -- Paul Mackenzie was found guilty last month for murdering 191 people, all but one of them children.1 hour ago
What to know about the presidential wiretapping scandal rocking Indonesia -- The scandal involves senior members of President Prabowo Subianto's government, and hint at growing tensions among its elites.1 hour ago
Trump signs order to preserve Oval Office as national monument -- 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.3 hours ago
Australia recruit Hussey for Ashes build-up -- Australia recruit Michael Hussey as a long-term batting consultant to help them prepare for the 2027 Ashes and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.3 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.16 hours ago