Police interpretation gaps in South Korea leave foreigners lost in translation
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Serbia goes to polls to choose between populist Vučić and student movement
The election is being seen as a referendum on Vučić’s political dominance and the political system that has been in place in Serbia for more than a decade.
Protesters clash with police over India dam project bordering China
India says the proposed dam is needed to counter China’s US$167 billion (S$213 billion) Yaxia project.
Heating oil costs 'more than double' ahead of winter
Middleton in Teesdale has no mains gas supply so many residents use expensive heating oil.
How families are cutting the cost of Halloween as spending grows
Families are turning to homemade costumes, swaps and second-hand outfits to keep it affordable.
Firms 'holding back' on new jobs ahead of Budget
Some businesses say they want to see employment costs come down in the October Budget.
Should Europe ban meat advertisements? We asked a climate psychologist to find out what would happen
As climate scientists call for a transition to plant-rich diets, could Europe’s streets lose their juicy burger billboards?
Graveyard tourism: Why Europe’s cemeteries are on the must-visit list for Halloween
From Jim Morrison’s grave in Paris to the overgrown Gothic tombs of London, these historic burial grounds offer an alternative to Halloween’s usual tourist attractions.
Latest news bulletin | October 25th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 25th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Gold market and central banks: Russia, Kazakhstan sell as Poland, China buy
Russia and Kazakhstan are offloading some central-bank gold, while Poland's is buying more. What does this reshuffle mean for individual gold investors?
Sri Lankan turbine project fuels anger as fish hauls plunge
The project has been blamed for a host of problems, from dwindling catches to floods, fuelling opposition to green energy projects as fuel costs soar.
Budget 2026: No more fat to trim for 'squeezed middle'
As the chancellor finalises his first Budget, how are the "squeezed middle" feeling about costs?
Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.
Cultural exchange or ‘united front’? Why Taipei said no to Pursuit of Jade star Zhang Linghe
There has been closer scrutiny of Chinese nationals – not just celebrities – espousing reunification, said an expert.
Why is Ukraine so reliant on Starlink and can Europe plug the gap?
Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.
Israel to close West Bank crossings on election day as crackdown escalates
The Israeli Defense Forces announces restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers in the run-up to Tuesday's election.
7.0-magnitude quake hits off islands south of Tokyo, no tsunami triggered
Ogasawara Islands are about 1,000km south of Tokyo.
Malaysia seizes 5,801 squishy toys nationwide over safety compliance mark
A total of 1,845 premises were inspected in the operation aimed at ensuring compliance with child toy safety standards.
Philippines investigates laptop found at Thomas Markle’s former home
Thomas Markle had been living in Cebu in the Philippines until reportedly returning to the US earlier in 2026.
Forget Tom Cruise, Sci-Fi's Foundational 1950s Classic Movie Is Free to Watch on YouTube
Every little green man from space for 70 years owes his existence to this flick from 1953
Smell of smoke, sting of insults: Malaysians target Indonesia with boycott of goods over haze
Identifying those responsible for the haze remains a major hurdle in taking legal action.
Soccer Drama ‘Forza,’ With AC Milan Great Alessandro Costacurta, Heads to Tokyo Market With EST N8 (EXCLUSIVE)
“Forza,” Marco Balsamo’s soccer drama shot between Bali and Milan, has been picked up for international sales by EST N8, which will take the film to the Tokyo International Film Festival’s TIFFCOM market (Oct. 28–30). Before that, it gets its first public screening on Oct. 25
Riyadh airport resumes flights following Houthi attacks
Riyadh's international airport said flights would resume on Sunday after a two-week closure following strikes from Yemen's Houthis on the Saudi capital, though the Iran-backed group warned of more to come. The Flight Radar monitoring site showed a plane taking off from Riyadh
On Israeli kibbutz, October 7 tears at leftist heritage
Danny Rahamim pauses for a few moments as he thinks about his neighbours here on an Israeli kibbutz just a few hundred metres from Gaza. "I'm probably the most left-wing person here," he said. If that was true before October 7, 2023, when Hamas fighters stormed the border and
‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Squid Game’ Stars Fete Netflix’s Korea Decade as Ted Sarandos Teases ‘Tantara,’ ‘All of Us Are Dead’ Season 2
Stars of “Squid Game” and “KPop Demon Hunters” took the stage in Seoul on Oct. 24 as Netflix celebrated 10 years in Korea with a fan festival, where co-CEO Ted Sarandos previewed upcoming titles including “Tantara” and “All of Us Are Dead” Season 2. “Squid Game” was represented
Gunmen kill at least 10 villagers and loot shops in north-east Nigeria
Police are searching for other casualties, with officials warning the actual death toll could rise further.
Philippines investigates laptop found at Thomas Markle's former home
The laptop was found alongside images of child abuse at the former residence of Meghan Markle's estranged father.
Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing
The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.
James Fishback allegedly blocked from entering Florida Republicans' rally
Former gubernatorial candidate James Fishback (R) said he was stopped from entering a Get Out the Vote rally in Clearwater, Fla. hosted by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) on Saturday. Fishback said him and wife were told that he was “not welcome here” when trying to enter the
AI Firm Behind India’s ‘Mahabharat’ Series Turns to Indonesian Myth in Cross-Border IP Pact (EXCLUSIVE)
The AI technology behind Star Plus and JioHotstar series “Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh” is headed to Indonesia. There, its developer Galleri5 and fellow Collective company Collective Studios’ Historyverse plan to create film and series properties drawn from the country’s myths and
Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections
Obama said the election was "the last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration".
Pot Inc. is more than meets the red eye — the legal marijuana industry is versatile and still growing
Legal marijuana is a $50 billion industry that is only going to get bigger now that the feds made marijuana a Schedule 3 drug that can be prescribed by doctors.
ACLU, Common Cause file motion against DOJ over Alaska election certification block
Nonprofit watchdog group Common Cause, represented by attorneys from American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), has filed a motion to intervene in the Justice Department’s lawsuit over Alaska’s Senate election. The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Thursday claiming that the
Mass Effect: Universe Would Have Allowed Players To ‘Generate’ Timelines That Acknowledged Multiple Choices From The Trilogy
Now that the leaks are out there, some ex-BioWare devs are chatting about what they were working on before EA canceled the game
SAG-AFTRA Extends Duncan Crabtree-Ireland’s Contract and Adds CEO to Title
The SAG-AFTRA board voted Saturday to extend the contract of Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the union’s national executive director, for four years and to add CEO to his title. Crabtree-Ireland’s contract was set to expire in 2028, but will now run through June 20, 2032. The
58 Years Later, Captain Kirk's Best Star Trek Quote Is the Greatest Line in Sci-Fi History
Captain Kirk's speech in 'Return to Tomorrow' says more about what Star Trek stands for than any other line in the original series.
‘I Play Rocky’ Star Anthony Ippolito on Becoming Sylvester Stallone and Acting With a Dog: ‘He Wasn’t a Huge Fan of Me’
Anthony Ippolito had to do more than nail Sylvester Stallone’s signature voice to play him in “I Play Rocky.” He also had to transform his skinny physique to one with bulging muscles. “It had its moments for sure. I was being tested,” Ippolito told me Saturday at the AFI Fest
Jean-Claude Van Damme's First Action Classic is Streaming for Free
Forged by fire, a beast in the night
Malaysia’s MCA leaders stage walkout at BN’s Melaka polls candidate announcement
MCA president Wee Ka Siong said the party had not been allowed to discuss the allocation before being told that the seats had been settled.
5 Most Perfect 1980s Games That Nobody Remembers
From Tempest to Captain Blood, unearth these classic 1980s games from the 8-bit era that deserve to make a comeback.
Yemen's Houthis renew warning against using Riyadh airport
Oct 25 (Reuters) - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Sunday renewed their warning against using Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, hours after the airport announced it will designate two terminals for flights following a suspension earlier this month. Houthi military
Musk says he was behind Starlink's slowdown in Ukraine
Elon Musk on Saturday alluded to being behind last week’s Starlink slowdown in Ukraine which impacted the country’s military capabilities. “Ukraine military violated Starlink terms of service and used it for offensive drone strikes to kill people. That loophole was closed last
The 6 Kingdom Hearts 4 Worlds We Want to See — and 4 We Absolutely Don't
Kingdom Hearts has a complicated history of representing Disney worlds, so here's a look at what should and should not be included in KH4.
Sydney’s new international airport opens to passengers
The new airport will operate 24 hours a day, whereas the current airport can host take-offs and landings only until 11pm.