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Wednesday, November 11, 2026 5:56 AM ET

BBC News - World

Three Iran-backed suspects plotted attacks including RAF Fairford incident, US says -- The US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near the UK airbase that is used by US armed forces.

9 hours ago

Meghan's father Thomas Markle back in federal custody after allegedly removing ankle monitor -- The 82-year-old was placed under house detention in Florida last week after being charged over possession of child sex abuse material.

12 hours ago

Vinícius Jr sends message to Sudan boy who received prosthetic legs after BBC report sparks appeal -- Double amputee Zaher told the BBC last year about his favourite footballer and a dream of being able to walk again.

1 hour ago

Headquarters of Haitian gang destroyed, El Salvador's president says -- The infamous 400 Mawozo gang was targeted by the El Salvador military which has deployed thousands of troops to combat Haiti's gang violence crisis.

6 hours ago

US Army soldier suspected of spying for Russia arrested in UK -- The 41-year-old senior soldier is accused of national security offences and is being questioned in London.

9 hours ago

US warns Madagascar over growing military ties with Russia -- US general warns the Sahel model-like security deal with Russia could lead to greater instability in Africa.

3 hours ago

Tearful Smith switches allegiance to Netherlands -- Tatjana Smith, South Africa's most decorated Olympian, switches allegiance to the Netherlands.

1 hour ago

Anti-homosexuality laws in Trinidad and Tobago overturned -- The ruling brings to an end an 11-year legal battle by dual-citizen Jason Jones.

16 hours ago

Antidepressant escitalopram more effective at preventing relapse, analysis finds -- Three pills came top and outperformed Prozac for preventing relapse in a large number of patients.

2 hours ago

Watch: E-bike battery explodes into massive fireball inside Oregon home -- Surveillance footage from inside the home shows a mother and son noticing smoke coming from the battery before it suddenly bursts into flames.

14 hours ago

Why are these purple flowers shutting down streets in Sydney? -- Jacaranda trees typically flower for six weeks every spring, drawing visitors to Australia from across the globe.

16 hours ago

'If I tell you to run, run': BBC joins a Ukrainian drone unit as it protects a front-line city -- Slovyansk continues to be bombarded by Russian forces, making it almost uninhabitable with less than 10% of its pre-war population remaining.

1 hour ago

Watch: Man smashes Chinese government building with excavator -- Police say they have detained a 47-year-old suspect and no one was injured in the incident.

1 day ago

'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted -- Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.

10 hours ago

Why does Australia want Brits to swap Sydney for the outback? -- Australia wants changes to UK deal that would push backpackers out of Bondi and into remote regions.

13 hours ago

Polish unity on show as thousands join silent march for Krakow shooting victims -- Fiercely proud of its reputation for safety, Poland has been profoundly shaken by Saturday's attack, writes Sarah Rainsford.

1 day ago

'They will kill you too': Sonia Gandhi's turbulent journey in Indian politics -- Sonia Gandhi's memoir revisits love, loss and political inheritance, offering a deeply personal defence of her family and its legacy.

10 hours ago

Inside devastated front-line city that Russia wants Ukraine to give up -- The BBC gains rare access to a specialist drone unit defending the eastern city of Slovyansk from heavy Russian fire.

17 hours ago

US House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, for now -- Trump welcomes the outcome, praising Hegseth as a "Great American Patriot", but Democrats can try again next year.

9 hours ago

Khawaja refuses to name Aussie ball tamperers -- The publisher of Usman Khawaja's autobiography denies his promotional tour has been cancelled but says there have been "adjustments" to the schedule.

1 hour ago

Watch: Vinícius Jr's surprise message to boy who received prosthetic legs after Sudan drone strike -- Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr sent a surprise message to 13-year-old fan Zaher who lost both his legs after being hit by a drone in Khartoum, in 2024.

1 hour ago

Kennedys sue to block Trump's arch, arguing it would cast shadow on JFK's grave -- Nine members of the political dynasty say the 250ft structure would cast a shadow on gravesites.

6 hours ago

In Mississippi, voters await cliffhanger Senate result with hope and frustration -- Democratic voters tell the BBC their candidate is on the brink of history, while Republicans vent disappointment.

7 hours ago

Judge allows Trump's $10bn defamation case against BBC to proceed -- But the court dismisses the other part of Trump's lawsuit that alleged the BBC had violated a Florida law.

9 hours ago