Tuesday, October 20, 2026 12:30 PM ET
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Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast -- Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was out on her daily morning swim with her club when she was attacked, her family tell the BBC.23 minutes ago
Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 300 people, sources say -- A truck carrying people to a funeral and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the RSF were targeted.23 minutes ago
Marseille braces for more unrest after protests give way to 'apocalyptic' disorder -- France's second city saw some of the worst violence as chaos gripped the country on Saturday.4 hours ago
North Korea publishes photos of Kim Jong Un - why do rumours of his death keep coming back? -- North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.4 hours ago
Why Israeli Gen Z voters are drawn to the far right -- More than half a million young people will cast their ballots in Israel next week - and they could make all the difference.2 hours ago
Kenya cult leader's children still being starved weeks before trial, son says -- Dan Mackenzie initially defended his father but now says he felt he had to report his own grandmother.4 hours ago
Tourist found guilty after stealing Las Vegas flamingo from enclosure -- The man testified that he snatched Peachy from its enclosure at the Flamingo hotel and casino after drinking 30 to 40 beers, but did not mean any harm.3 hours ago
Suspect arrested after historic town hall set alight - French media -- The spire of the clock tower at Limoges city hall dramatically collapsed as it was engulfed in flames on Saturday.4 hours ago
Mission blasts off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon -- A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth.11 hours ago
Huge setback for Alberta's separatist movement after decisive defeat -- Leaders of the movement for independence vow to push on but the margin of defeat could make that difficult.2 hours ago
How is the US economy really doing under President Trump? -- Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.11 hours ago
Five ways El Niño is affecting the weather around the world -- As the strongest El Niño on record continues to intensify, what impacts on weather patterns are already being felt across the globe? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the evidence.17 hours ago
Morocco's first female prime minister caught between the king, clerics, and feminists -- Will Fatima El Mansouri advance women's rights amid religious and political barriers?17 hours ago
In pictures: Dussehra celebrated across India as triumph of good over evil -- The festival, which commemorates the triumph of good over evil, is celebrated with different rituals across India.17 hours ago
Clean up begins after French riots but police remain -- Outside of Paris, Marseille saw some of the worst damage, with shop owners reporting more than 600 premises having been looted.19 hours ago
Ukraine says it carried out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line -- The serviceman was surrounded by landmines and enemy drones so a ground rescue was not possible, Ukraine's military says.19 hours ago
US church on front line of battle against drug known as 'tranq' -- Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.8 hours ago
Pope Leo XIV thanks wellwishers in first event after cancer surgery -- The Pope's first event since his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery saw him recite the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace.2 days ago
Watch: Shops looted and restaurants gutted in Paris riots -- Violence broke out across France, with more than half a million people taking to the streets over the weekend.1 day ago
Zelensky and US envoys holding Oslo talks as Rubio denies withholding intelligence -- The US secretary of state earlier rejected accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding critical intelligence.1 hour ago
Alberta votes overwhelmingly to remain part of Canada -- The vote has been hailed by Prime Minister Mark Carney as "a clear choice" in favour of national unity.45 minutes ago
Christina Applegate says she was wrongfully diagnosed with MS -- She said in a Tuesday release of her Messy podcast that she was not happy about the new information and her symptoms have only "gotten worse".1 hour ago
Houthi missile strike on Yemen camp kills 73 security recruits, local authorities say -- Three missiles hit a camp in government-controlled Shabwa province on Monday that was being used as a training centre, Yemen's army says.2 hours ago
Three more arrests after couple and two children killed in arson attack -- A man in his 50s and two women in their 30s were arrested by gardaí (Irish police) on Tuesday.2 hours ago