Friday, October 16, 2026 8:00 AM ET
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Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured -- Two people were airlifted to hospital but no-one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.13 hours ago
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.7 minutes ago
'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.10 hours ago
Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow -- BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week. -- BBC Verify7 hours ago
China tells Israel to stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke to Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the sidelines of a conference. -- World2 hours ago
At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan -- Children were buried under the debris after the roof crashed through three classrooms, police say.20 hours ago
Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad -- Trump said some would "rather not watch" the killing of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.20 hours ago
Tip-off foiled US teen suspect's plot to attack Hindu temple, police say -- The alleged plot only failed because the 19-year-old suspect's gun jammed outside the place of worship, say police.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.23 hours ago
Maduro pleads not guilty to new torture-related charges in New York -- "I reject this document entirely," Maduro said in court, responding to newly added torture-related charges.16 hours ago
They fled Russia, but the West sent them back -- Over the past year there has been a stark rise in anti-government activists deported to Russia from the EU and US where they were seeking refuge.7 hours ago
Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France's presidential election? -- France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.12 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.1 day 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.1 day ago
Was Neanderthal life violent? This wound suggests lethal fighting was more common -- A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.17 hours ago
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.18 hours ago
Watch: Moment drone hits supermarket in Odesa -- CCTV video verified by the BBC shows the drone strike in the town of Mayaky in Ukraine's Odesa region.12 hours ago
At the scene of a school roof collapse in Pakistan -- At least 33 pupils and a teacher were killed according to hospital officials, and more than a dozen were injured.15 hours ago
Watch: What the data centre boom means for Arizona ahead of midterm elections -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil travelled to the US state to hear from residents who live alongside these giant facilities.15 hours ago
Watch: Australian band breaks world record for most gigs in 12 hours -- The dream rock band called Fathom travelled roughly 700km across Australia by car, helicopter and plane to play nine shows in 12 hours.10 hours ago
Children aged 5, 8 and 11 killed in US school shooting before suspect shot by bystander -- A teacher was also killed in the attack at the Silver Rail Elementary School in the city of Bend, Oregon, police say.1 hour ago
Why is Alberta voting to separate from Canada, and how likely is it to happen? -- The oil-rich province will decide on Monday whether to stay part of Canada or trigger a binding independence referendum.37 minutes ago
Zelensky rallies EU support as Trump says Ukraine leader 'more difficult to deal with than Putin' -- The US president launches a new wave of blistering criticism at Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels.2 hours ago
Sunderland fans celebrate first European away win in 53 years -- Sunderland beat Torreense 2-1 in the Europa League in Portugal.1 hour ago
Community 'heartbroken and horrified' after Oregon school shooting -- A 16-year-old killed three children and a teacher at a primary school in Oregon before he was killed by a bystander, police say.2 hours ago
'Onion cartel' in Philippines fined $28m for price shock -- Onions were worth more than the daily minimum wage at the height of the price surge in 2022.7 hours ago