Friday, October 16, 2026 1:32 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.6 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.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 Verify41 minutes 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. -- US & Canada41 minutes 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. -- Europe41 minutes 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.13 hours ago
Houthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills five, minister says -- Yemen's information minister says the prime minister and other ministers were unhurt when ballistic missiles hit al-Maashiq Palace.5 hours ago
Seven crew missing after drone attack leaves tanker ablaze off Romania's coast -- A search and rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after the latest attack in the area.14 hours ago
White House defends new press secretary over her legal credentials -- Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.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.41 minutes 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.6 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.18 hours 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.10 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.12 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.5 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.8 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.9 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.4 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 2022.1 hour ago
Watch: Will disenchanted Iowa Republicans reject Trump in the midterms? -- The BBC's Sarah Smith travelled across the state ahead of the midterms, as the president faces political headwinds.1 hour ago
Three children and teacher killed in US primary school shooting -- The suspect was shot dead by a community member who followed him into the Oregon school, police said.1 hour ago
Canada PM warns 'stakes are high' as Alberta separation vote nears -- The Canadian prime minister is in Alberta for two days to make a final push for unity ahead of Monday's separation referendum.2 hours ago
US police identify remains of man found in barrel in shrinking reservoir -- Edward "Buddy" Jackson's body was found stuffed in a barrel in 2022, with a gunshot wound to the head. Police say he likely was killed four decades ago.3 hours ago
Tip-off foiled US teen'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.5 hours ago