Wednesday, November 11, 2026 12:11 PM ET
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Egyptian journalist's retrial adjourned as UN warns of 'assaults on press freedom' -- Mada Masr editor-in-chief Lina Attalah is being tried on the charge of "publishing false news" and potentially faces imprisonment.4 hours ago
Transport workers in Chile block highways in protest over surging fuel prices -- Hundreds of bus and lorry drivers are blocking traffic along major highway routes across the country.4 hours ago
Spain sees widespread disruption in first general strike for 14 years -- Protests are also expected in the biggest cities less than three weeks before Spaniards vote in parliamentary elections.2 hours ago
Russia-Ukraine talks turn to post-war security but end without breakthrough -- Talks in Abu Dhabi centred around Europe's security framework, with US envoys due to meet Putin and Zelensky on Thursday.2 hours ago
Kidnapper, 74, escapes from house arrest in Argentina by abseiling from balcony -- Leonardo Bertulazzi, a former member of the Marxist guerrilla group the Red Brigades, was about to be extradited to his home country of Italy.47 minutes ago
Four grizzly bears killed in Canada after fatal attack on mother and daughter -- The sow and her three cubs were responsible for killing Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20, earlier this month.3 hours ago
Three Iran-backed suspects plotted attacks including RAF Fairford incident, US says -- The US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near the UK airbase that is used by US armed forces. -- UK1 hour ago
Vinícius Jr sends message to Sudan boy who received prosthetic legs after BBC report sparks appeal -- Double amputee Zaher told the BBC last year about his favourite footballer and a dream of being able to walk again.7 hours ago
Kenya discharges last Ebola patient in major milestone towards virus-free status -- The country begins a 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free, provided no new cases are recorded.3 hours ago
Indonesia's vice president resigns amid signs ruling alliance is fraying -- The news comes at a turbulent time for Prabowo, who faces a growing rift with his predecessor Joko Widodo.31 minutes ago
Watch: Vinícius Jr's surprise message to boy who received prosthetic legs after Sudan drone strike -- Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr sent a surprise message to 13-year-old fan Zaher who lost both his legs after being hit by a drone in Khartoum, in 2024.7 hours ago
Watch: E-bike battery explodes into massive fireball inside Oregon home -- Surveillance footage from inside the home shows a mother and son noticing smoke coming from the battery before it suddenly bursts into flames.20 hours ago
Why are these purple flowers shutting down streets in Sydney? -- Jacaranda trees typically flower for six weeks every spring, drawing visitors to Australia from across the globe.23 hours ago
'If I tell you to run, run': BBC joins a Ukrainian drone unit as it protects a front-line city -- Slovyansk continues to be bombarded by Russian forces, making it almost uninhabitable with less than 10% of its pre-war population remaining.8 hours ago
'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted -- Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.16 hours ago
Why does Australia want Brits to swap Sydney for the outback? -- Australia wants changes to UK deal that would push backpackers out of Bondi and into remote regions.19 hours ago
Polish unity on show as thousands join silent march for Krakow shooting victims -- Fiercely proud of its reputation for safety, Poland has been profoundly shaken by Saturday's attack, writes Sarah Rainsford.1 day ago
'They will kill you too': Sonia Gandhi's turbulent journey in Indian politics -- Sonia Gandhi's memoir revisits love, loss and political inheritance, offering a deeply personal defence of her family and its legacy.16 hours ago
Inside devastated front-line city that Russia wants Ukraine to give up -- The BBC gains rare access to a specialist drone unit defending the eastern city of Slovyansk from heavy Russian fire.23 hours ago
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocated after alleged Iranian threats -- Bessent is now one of several Trump administration officials to live on military bases due to safety concerns.21 minutes ago
Protesters gather in Spain for first general strike in 14 years -- Thousands are protesting across Spain over housing and the high cost of living.47 minutes ago
Man charged after unrest following visit from former US President Biden -- Joe Biden was in Dublin to see his son Hunter awarded the Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution for Public Discourse1 hour ago
Eswatini gives illegal foreign businesses 12 months to leave -- The law follows the growth of foreign-owned businesses in rural areas.2 hours ago
Watch: BBC talks to Mississippi voters awaiting Senate result -- Democrat Scott Colom's razor-thin advantage has defied political gravity in a conservative fortress that President Donald Trump won in 2024 by over 22 points.3 hours ago