Wednesday, September 30, 2026 11:12 PM ET
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Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster -- Thirty-one migrants died when their boat went down in November 2021. The trial found that the guilty men were part of two smuggling networks. -- Europe3 hours ago
Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest -- Dr Ning Xu denies he broke the rules of Nikon's annual Small World In Motion contest. -- Technology3 hours ago
Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies -- Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change. -- Climate3 hours ago
California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states -- Gov Gavin Newsom called it a "long overdue measure to protect young Californians".2 hours ago
Trekkers helicoptered off mountains as more deadly landslides hit Nepal -- A month after mass catastrophic flooding, around 30 people have died in landslides and heavy rain.5 hours ago
Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring -- In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM says.14 hours ago
Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends -- The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.15 hours ago
Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC -- The deadly fighting has also spread to neighbouring regions, stranding tourists in Lalibela.12 hours ago
China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game? -- Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.3 hours ago
The children dying in India's remote tribal heartland -- At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.3 hours ago
Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing -- Other passengers on the Israel-bound flight described the "terrifying" moment the plane dropped.6 hours ago
Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit -- The meeting at the White House came as some tech bosses and experts have called for tighter rules around AI.21 hours ago
'I was lured into a trap': Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail -- The US journalist says he realised he was a "a pawn in a greater game" when he was not interrogated or tortured by FSB agents.1 day ago
Passengers describe stabbing on Israel-bound plane -- Passengers on the Flydubai flight bound for Israel filmed the moments following the stabbing.9 hours ago
Couple describes relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht -- Jeremy and Jemma Cooper were 500 miles off the coast of New Zealand when their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale.2 hours ago
Luxury prison in Indonesia demolished after public outcry -- Indonesian lawmakers on Wednesday ordered the demolition of a controversial luxury compound inside a penitentiary near the capital.15 hours ago
Watch: Moment a government building collapses into a river in Nepal amid floods -- The municipality building in Baglung was left teetering on an unstable ledge due to floods before it fell into a river.1 day ago
Fires and blockades as students stage school protests across France -- More than 400 people, mainly minors, were arrested on Tuesday, the country's interior minister says.1 day ago
What we know about stabbing on Flydubai flight to Israel -- A pilot has been arrested and is being questioned after another pilot was stabbed, officials say.6 hours ago
'Hero' pilot stabbed by other pilot on Israel-bound plane, Israeli PM says -- Passengers and crew overpowered the attacker and safely landed the plane in Saudi Arabia.5 hours ago
Two dead in Canada after vehicle hits pedestrians taking part in First Nations event -- Police said the driver "may have been experiencing a medical emergency" before hitting four people in British Columbia.6 hours ago
US Supreme Court allows execution of Christa Pike to go ahead -- The death by lethal injection was scheduled to happen earlier on Wednesday before a lower court paused the execution.3 hours ago
'I'm very shocked' - College students react to Cornell University rape investigation -- The BBC asked students in Washington about the allegations from a woman who says she was raped at a fraternity house in 2024.3 hours ago
Cornell case spotlights 'confusing' web of systems for reporting campus assaults -- Victims often have to navigate both university and local law enforcement processes to find justice.3 hours ago
Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine -- A foreign policy speech by the Russian president will be keenly watched, but all signs point to the full-scale invasion continuing.4 hours ago