Samia wins Tanzania election with 98% of votes amid unrest
Demonstrations continued on Friday as young protesters denounced the election as unfair.
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What we know about the Poseidon, Russia’s new super torpedo
Poseidon is part of Russia’s line up of “super weapons” meant to gain military parity with the West and it can supposedly drown coastal cities.
China to loosen chip export ban to Europe after Netherlands row
EU-China chip disputes alarmed carmakers amid concerns it could halt global car productions
Egypt's Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun tomb in full for first time
The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.
Why the Indian passport is falling in global ranking
Indians can travel to more visa-free destinations than a decade ago, but India's passport ranking has declined.
'I was accused of spying and beaten' - a boy's escape from captured Sudan city
A 12-year-old tells the BBC that in the chaos he lost contact with his family and is now on his own at a camp.
Hand of Moscow? The men jailed for vandalism in French hybrid warfare case
Three Bulgarians are jailed for painting red hands on France's Holocaust Memorial in a suspected case of Russian "destabilisation".
Halloween 2025: All the celebrity costumes at Heidi Klum's party
Stars showed out in their Halloween best at Heidi Klum's annual party.
Scavenging for food in streets - desperation takes hold in Jamaica after hurricane
People in Black River have not seen any aid, telling the BBC that they are fighting to survive.
France hit by second major heist as thieves target gold refinery
Thieves used explosives to break into a precious metals refinery before making off with a €12m loot.
Hotel owner and 10 others jailed for life over deadly Turkish fire
The deadliest fire in the country's history killed 78 people, including many children on holiday.
Tanzania’s President Hassan wins disputed election amid deadly protests
Rights groups warned of growing violence against demonstrators after the election in which the country’s president barred her two main opponents from running.
Tchéky Karyo, star of Nikita and The Missing, dies at 72
The French actor was known for supporting roles in films that spanned nearly 40 years.
US judges say Trump administration must continue food aid during US shutdown
In two separate rulings, US judges said the plan to cut off Snap food benefits for millions of Americans is likely unlawful.
Five times the British royal family has been ruthless with its own
The royal family can move quite swiftly against its members if it feels under threat.
'No inch here was spared': Hurricane Melissa destroys Jamaica town
The BBC’s Nada Tawfik reports from Black River, where the strongest storm to hit the country in modern history has left scenes of desperation.
More than 60,000 flee Sudanese city after its capture by RSF militia, says UN
El-Fasher is under the control of paramilitaries accused of mass executions and crimes against humanity.
Canada's Carney to visit Xi in China, marking 'turning point' in relations
Finding it hard to reach a resolution of its trade dispute with the US after Trump suspended talks, Canada turns to other major economies.
South Africa hits back at US refugee plan to favour white Afrikaners
Pretoria rubbishes claims of a white genocide and quotes prominent Afrikaners who dub Trump's plans racist.
Disney pulls channels from YouTube TV over fee dispute
ESPN, ABC and other Disney channels will not be available to YouTube TV subscribers.
As U.S. ramps up pressure, Venezuela pleads with Moscow and Beijing for help
Documents show Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro drafted a letter asking Russia for missiles, radars and upgraded aircraft as U.S. forces amass in the Caribbean.
Watch: Train smashes into truck at Dutch level crossing
Five people sustained minor injuries but nobody was seriously hurt in the incident in Meteren.
US strikes on alleged drug boats violate law, UN human rights chief says
Volker Türk said the strikes were "unacceptable" and urged Washington to halt them immediately.
Dutch centrist Rob Jetten claims victory in neck-and-neck election race
Jetten said his D66 liberal party had achieved a historic result after vote analysis indicated it could not be beaten.
Hundreds feared dead in Tanzania crackdown on election protests
A diplomatic source tells the BBC there is credible evidence that at least 500 people have been killed.
Sixty years after tourist stole skull from cathedral, he sends it back
"It's not something you expect," says Franz Zehetner, who opened the parcel addressed to Vienna's St Stephen's Cathedral.
Nvidia strikes bumper AI deals with Asia tech giants
Fresh from $5 trillion valuation, global chips giant Nvidia has signed deals with LG, Hyundai and Samsung
Latvian vote to pull out of treaty on protecting women from violence prompts outcry
Several thousand people protested against the vote, and it is now up to the president to decide the next step.
U.S. boat strikes spread fear across the Caribbean
The attacks, which have killed at least 61 people, are threatening the region’s fishing, shipping and tourism industries and exposing differences among leaders.
Japanese series that inspired Power Rangers to end after 50 years, reports say
The franchise is the inspiration for many other superhero shows that have aired in Asia.
What’s next for Andrew after losing his royal title over Epstein scandal
Andrew, 65, was stripped of the title “prince” over links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
India-US sign 10-year defence pact amid tariff turmoil
This comes as the two countries try to close a trade deal and tide over tense ties after Trump's 50% tariffs on India.
Russia's new nuclear weapons - real threat or Putin bluster?
This week alone, the Russian president unveiled two nuclear-capable weapons - but their value may be more symbolic than military.
Hurricane death toll rises as Jamaica aid effort struggles
The devastating storm claimed nearly 50 lives when it swept Haiti and Jamaica this week.
Apartheid police assault killed Nobel laureate Luthuli, South Africa court rules
The court sets aside the 1967 inquest that found that the anti-apartheid hero was hit by a goods train.
