Tuesday, December 09, 2025 6:22 PM ET
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LIVE - Some Australian teens 'insulted' by social media ban, as others praise a 'good thing' The social media accounts of millions of Australians aged under-16 must be deactivated, with companies potentially facing fines for not complying.1 hour ago
Czech billionaire becomes PM with promise to cut ties to business empire -- If he honours his pledge, he will no longer benefit from the sale of any Agrofert product, from frankfurters to fertiliser.4 hours ago
EU investigates Google over AI-generated summaries in search results -- It is examining whether the tech giant did not offer "appropriate compensation" to web publishers.11 hours ago
Nobel officials unsure when Peace Prize winner will arrive for ceremony -- Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado is in hiding, and her current whereabouts are still unknown.1 hour ago
Congress ups pressure to release boat strike video with threat to Hegseth's travel budget -- US lawmakers could withhold Pentagon travel funds until unedited video of a controversial incident is made public.10 hours ago
French feminists outraged by Brigitte Macron's comment about activists -- There has been pushback to the term used by France's first lady to describe activists who interrupted comedian Ary Abittan's show.8 hours ago
Lithuania declares emergency situation over Belarus balloons -- Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene says the "hybrid attack" poses a real risk to national security and civil aviation.6 hours ago
Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says -- A detailed study highlights the military's aerial campaign and how civilians have been its victims.22 hours ago
Jakarta office fire kills at least 22, police confirm -- The blaze in the Indonesian capital breaks out as office workers take their lunch break.11 hours ago
Sacked agents sue FBI, saying they were punished for taking the knee -- The group say adopting a gesture used by protesters helped to defuse tensions during a 2020 demonstration.8 hours ago
UN environment report 'hijacked' by US and others over fossil fuels, top scientist says -- The US and other governments derailed an agreement on a global environment study, its co-chair says.11 hours ago
Ukrainians raise flag to show BBC the fight goes on in city claimed by Russia -- Ukraine barely has a hold on Pokrovsk, but its forces are keen to show they are still resisting Russia's advance.13 hours ago
Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting at the border? -- The roots of the South East Asian neighbours' dispute go back more than a century.14 hours ago
A coup too far: Why Benin's rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeeded -- Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.8 hours ago
Does Japan's megaquake warning mean the 'big one' is coming? -- An alert issued this week has caught the attention of a country used to earthquake warnings.11 hours ago
European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board -- Europe's leaders are trying to avoid alienating Donald Trump while fighting for Ukrainian sovereignty and future continental stability.1 day ago
These young Australians grew up with social media - what do they think of the ban? -- The BBC took to the streets of Sydney to find out what young people aged between 18 and 20 think of Australia's under-16s social media ban.4 hours ago
Nasa astronaut and cosmonauts return to Earth after 245 days in space -- Nasa's Jonny Kim and cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky have touched down in Earth after 245 days on the ISS.12 hours ago
CCTV shows suspects make off on foot with stolen artworks -- Brazilian officials say thieves held up a security guard and an elderly couple before making off with the artworks, including some by the famed French artist Henri Matisse.6 hours ago
Syrians share their thoughts one year on from the fall of Assad -- The BBC's Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega speaks to Syrians about how life has changed since the revolution.1 day ago
'What's your name?' - Moment police confront Luigi Mangione at McDonald's -- Prosecutors have released body cam footage showing the initial interaction between officers and the suspected CEO killer.46 minutes ago
Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start -- The talks are the most significant sign yet that international human rights law could be reinterpreted.46 minutes ago
Suspect in custody after one killed in Kentucky university shooting -- The campus was placed on lockdown as authorities responded to "an active aggressor".1 hour ago
French PM wins crucial budget vote -- Sebastien Lecornu narrowly survived a crucial test on Tuesday as France's divided parliament voted in favour of a 2026 budget bill.15 minutes ago
Watch: Here's what Trump has said on affordability -- The president has repeatedly blamed Democrats for lingering economic challenges, and has recently increased his focus on the cost of living. The BBC's White House correspondent, Bernd Debusmann, explains.3 hours ago
Judge rules Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury records can be unsealed -- In his ruling, Judge Paul Engelmayer cited a new law passed last month requiring the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein.7 hours ago
Trump hits the road to sell economic message and counter cost of living concerns -- The US president will hold an event in Pennsylvania, where he is expected to address the key issue of affordability.5 hours ago