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Saturday, November 29, 2025 9:56 PM ET

BBC News - World

Venezuela calls Trump airspace closure warning 'colonialist threat' US President Donald Trump said the airspace around Venezuela should be considered closed "in its entirety". 5 hrs ago - Latin America

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Flooding across Asia leaves 600 dead and hundreds missing -- The region is hit by some of the worst floods in years, with millions affected in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka.

2 hours ago

Watch: Moment huge fireball destroys Sydney waste facility -- A large chemical tank was blown into the air by the explosion, with more than 200 firefighters called to the scene.

1 hour ago

More than 70,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run health ministry says -- Two young brothers were among the latest killed - reportedly in an Israeli air strike as the Gaza ceasefire remains fragile.

3 hours ago

Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia -- The two ships struck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia.

2 hours ago

Fall of Zelensky's top aide - reboot for Kyiv or costly shake-up? -- A widening corruption scandal forced Ukraine's second most powerful person, Andriy Yermak, to resign.

13 hours ago

Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque -- It is the first time Leo has attended a Muslim place of worship since he took up the papacy in May.

9 hours ago

Australian prime minister becomes first to wed in office -- Anthony Albanese weds Jodie Haydon, after the couple became engaged on Valentine's Day last year.

15 hours ago

The Wiggles issue statement after appearing in Ecstasy music video -- The popular Australian children's group says it "does not condone" drug use, after two of its members are shown dancing in a Keli Holiday video.

4 hours ago

Three days of mourning begin after Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades -- At least 128 people have died and hundreds remain unaccounted for following the fire which engulfed several tower blocks.

18 hours ago

Flights returning to normal after Airbus warning grounded planes -- Around 6,000 planes were affected after an issue that could corrupt data was discovered.

10 hours ago

Russian strikes cause power outages for more than 600,000 in Ukraine -- The overnight attack kills at least three and injures dozens more.

14 hours ago

'Too scared to speak' - Nigerian villagers on living in the midst of kidnap gangs -- Parents of kidnapped children know where the bandits hide out, but are too scared to inform the authorities.

1 hour ago

Drinking is a way of life in Ireland. Can a warning label change that? -- The labels, which warn of cancer risks, are among the strongest warnings on alcohol anywhere in the world.

1 hour ago

Forgotten photos reveal women who powered India's freedom struggle -- Newly found photos highlight women's key role in Mahatma Gandhi's civil disobedience movement against British rule.

2 hours ago

Why I spend hours painstakingly repairing banknotes -- Fixing cash is a thriving new business in Gaza after Israel stopped transfers of banknotes and banks were destroyed and looted.

2 hours ago

We searched for a true Christmas market - and may have found one -- We visited festive markets in the UK and Germany to check which come closest to the real deal.

20 hours ago

Scores killed as floods sweep several Asian nations -- At least 80 people have died in Indonesia with another 56 dead in Sri Lanka in a week of extreme weather.

1 day ago

Watch: Pope struggles to remove cloth covering plaque -- It took several attemps for Pope Leo and church clergy to unveil a plaque covered by a white sheet at an Istanbul cathedral.

1 day ago

Video shows speed fire spreads in Hong Kong tower block -- Footage geolocated by BBC Verify show the blaze taking hold in Wang Cheong House.

2 days ago

Watch: Dawn aerial footage reveals scale of Hong Kong apartment blaze -- More than 800 firefighters were still tackling the blaze at Wang Fuk Court this morning.

2 days ago

Watch: How the shooting of two National Guard members unfolded -- The two soldiers are in critical condition after being attacked blocks from the White House in Washington DC.

3 days ago

Sri Lanka flood death toll rises to 159, many more missing -- A state of emergency is announced as Sri Lanka grapples with its worst weather disaster in years.

21 minutes ago

William pays visit to severely ill children from Gaza -- The Prince of Wales visits a number of severely ill children from Gaza being treated by the NHS.

4 hours ago