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World News Headlines
- JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he will not watch it
on October 9, 2026The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.
- Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky criticises 'gift to Putin'
on October 9, 2026Ukraine's president said allowing Russia to sell petroleum products would prolong a war that must be ended.
- Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary
on October 9, 2026The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.
- Thai Queen makes first solo flight in fighter jet
on October 9, 2026Thailand’s Queen Suthida made her first solo flight in a fighter jet, according to the Thai Royal Household.
- Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildings
on October 9, 2026Tsunami warnings are issued for neighbouring countries as videos of destruction circulate online.
- US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condemns as 'assault on rule of law'
on October 9, 2026Several member states of the international tribunal, including the UK, say they "strongly disagree" with the sanctions.
- Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize
on October 9, 2026Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says.
- US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man in same car as child
on October 9, 2026Oscar Belgal, the 28-year-old man, survived the shooting and is now being held at a detention facility outside of New York, officials said.
- Russian search engine Yandex struggles after Ukrainian strikes on data centres
on October 9, 2026Often dubbed "Russia's Google", the tech firm admits customers may experience disruption to digital services due to the attacks.
- Man named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru
on October 9, 2026The left-wing candidate won a narrow victory in a remote district in the Peruvian Andes, exit polls show.
- Watch: 'I am Jane Doe' protests across US call for end to sexual violence
on October 9, 2026Protests against sexual violence took place across more than 40 US states on 8 October.
- Watch: Who is Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay?
on October 9, 2026BBC correspondent Joe Inwood explains how Pillay's childhood in South Africa led her to become a driving force in international law from Myanmar to Gaza.
- Ethiopia warns Eritrea it will defend itself after troops cross border
on October 9, 2026Truckloads of Eritrean soldiers have been seen driving into Ethiopia, which has reportedly responded with drone strikes.
- Two Renoir paintings stolen from French museum are recovered
on October 9, 2026The two works were seized last month when thieves cut through a fence and smashed a window at the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera.
- Three Saudi nationals killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport
on October 9, 2026The missile attacks come amid an escalation in fighting between the Iran-backed group and Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen's government.
- Doctor accused of 1994 Rwanda genocide offences to face trial in UK
on October 9, 2026Dr Vincent Brown was allegedly a "leader" or "supervisor" of violent acts carried out by others in the early days of the genocide.
- France promises 3,000 extra teachers in first step to calm student protests
on October 9, 2026Education minister Edouard Geffray makes the offer after another day of sometimes violent demonstrations by high-school students.
- Crazy Rich Asians to return as TV show with original film's stars
on October 9, 2026It will pick up after the hit 2018 film, starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh and Ronny Chieng.
- Fleeing Kyiv for the countryside ahead of winter
on October 9, 2026A Kyiv resident told the BBC she has moved away from "everything that can be a Russian target" as Ukraine braces for another cold winter under intense attacks.
- Fort Hood survivor supports gunman's execution by firing squad but questions livestream
on October 9, 2026Alonzo Lunsford tells the BBC the punishment befits the crime but he has some doubts whether the public should be able to watch it.
- Why is it so hard to put out Indonesian fires shrouding the region in toxic smog?
on October 9, 2026We explain why Indonesia’s peatland fires are so difficult to battle and produce so much haze.
- Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety'
on October 9, 2026The AI firm instead claims the researchers were fired for mishandling sensitive information.
- Thieves steal 30,000 bottles of wine worth €5m in Italy, reports say
on October 9, 2026The heist at the Florence-based winery is believed to be one of the largest thefts of its kind in Italy.
- Cars torched and shops looted as anti-migrant violence erupts in South Africa
on October 9, 2026South Africa has experienced recurrent outbreaks of violence, often targeting migrants from neighbouring countries.
- Meet India's feisty Gen Z protester who is taking on Modi
on October 9, 2026Neha Bora has emerged as one of the most recognisable faces from India's recent Gen Z-led protests.
- Why Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over Starlink
on October 9, 2026Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India.
- Russian strikes and approaching winter force some in Kyiv to pack bags and flee
on October 9, 2026A renewed Russian campaign of strikes on power and energy infrastructure has made some contemplate leaving Ukraine's capital.
- Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design
on October 9, 2026The German sportswear brand wants the Sydney-based label to stop selling the clothes and pay damages.
- Christa Pike has 'profound' health turnaround after botched execution, lawyers say
on October 9, 2026Pike's lawyers say her recovery is "remarkable" as they give an update on her condition after she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection.
- Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming?
on October 8, 2026A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.