Friday, October 09, 2026 5:46 AM ET
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Russian strikes and approaching winter force some in Kyiv to pack bags and flee -- A renewed Russian campaign of strikes on power and energy infrastructure has made some contemplate leaving Ukraine's capital.37 minutes ago
Cars torched and shops looted as anti-migrant violence erupts in South Africa -- South Africa has experienced recurrent outbreaks of violence, often targeting migrants from neighbouring countries.4 hours ago
Suspect linked to Monaco bomb attack on millionaire speaks to BBC -- Vitalii Zhykovych gives his own account of the attempted assassination of Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolayev.2 hours ago
ICE agent shoots man in New York City -- The mayor of New York expressed outrage at the shooting which the Department of Homeland Security said happened during the arrest of a "criminal illegal alien".4 hours ago
LIVE - Toxic smog shuts schools in Malaysia as pollution hits record levels in Singapore - Forest fires that have been burning for months in Indonesia have blanketed parts of neighbouring Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines.2 hours ago
Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis -- Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.14 hours ago
Russian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge -- Ukraine accused Russia of targeting two crowded vehicles in the front line city of Kramatorsk to kill as many civilians as possible.17 hours ago
Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design -- The German sportswear brand wants the Sydney-based label to stop selling the clothes and pay damages.15 hours ago
'Bold and inventive' Canadian poet Anne Carson wins Nobel Literature Prize -- Carson, 76, is celebrated for works that often cross boundaries between poetry, fiction and scholarship.11 hours ago
Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture -- The new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power.18 hours ago
Meet India's feisty Gen Z protester who is taking on Modi -- Neha Bora has emerged as one of the most recognisable faces from India's recent Gen Z-led protests.37 minutes ago
Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming? -- A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.10 hours ago
'Every day there is killing': Palestinians in Gaza face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls -- Many Palestinians are still living in cramped tent cities, with the US plan to end the war largely stalled.19 hours ago
Why Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over Starlink -- Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India.1 hour ago
Why Zimbabwe tycoon 'Sir Wicknell' was loved and hated in Africa -- Wicknell Chivayo divided opinion in life and continues to do so in death.1 day ago
USS Lincoln finally docks in San Diego after 10-month mission -- The US aircraft carrier was set to return in May but the war with Iran has kept it at sea on one of the longest deployments ever.1 hour ago
Watch: Why was the sign at the British consulate in East Jerusalem removed? -- The consulate, first established in 1838, was set to be closed by the Israeli government in retaliation for UK sanctions.19 hours ago
What Americans think about the death penalty -- The BBC spoke to Americans and international tourists in Washington DC about their views on the death penalty following the botched execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee.11 hours ago
How toxic haze is causing Singapore's landmarks to disappear -- The BBC's Tessa Wong breaks down how one of Indonesia's worst wildfire seasons is impacting countries around South East Asia.1 day ago
Firing squad execution to be livestreamed, Pentagon says -- Pete Hegseth says the execution will be public, but a legal expert says the "unprecedented" decision is on "uncertain legal terrain".4 hours ago
Thieves steal 30,000 wine bottles worth €5m in Italy, reports say -- The heist at the Florence-based winery is believed to be one of the largest thefts of its kind in Italy.15 minutes ago
Christa Pike has 'profound' health turnaround after botched execution, lawyers say -- Pike's lawyers say her recovery is "remarkable" as they give an update on her condition after she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection.7 hours ago