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World News Headlines
- Russian strikes wound nine and damage Ukraine's power network ahead of talks
on November 7, 2026The attacks come before Ukrainian and Russian delegations are due to take part in trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi next week.
- Four things we learned this week about 2028 White House race
on November 7, 2026The seismic Democratic gains in Congress could shape the presidential election, so who had a good night and who's making moves?
- Paraguay's president impeached and under house arrest after bank collapse
on November 7, 2026Santiago Peña was ousted due to a banking crisis which left millions of people unable to access their money.
- Pope in 'pretty good health' as he starts Latin America tour
on November 7, 2026Pope Leo travels to Uruguay just three weeks after having surgery for lung cancer.
- This man refused life-saving treatment because of his religion - days later the rules changed
on November 7, 2026Jehovah's Witness leaders relaxed strict rules on blood transfusions, but the change came 23 days too late for Isaac Valdez.
- The young Somali woman changing how the world sees Mogadishu
on November 7, 2026For some tourists, the contrast between Somalia's reputation and what they experience on the ground can be striking.
- Cornell faculty pass no-confidence vote over leadership's handling of Jane Doe allegations
on November 6, 2026Friday's resolution by academic staff is largely symbolic as they do not have the power to remove those in charge of the university.
- With Stephen Miller pick, Trump readies for a battle
on November 6, 2026The US president's promotion of Miller, a loyal partisan firebrand to be his new chief of staff sets up likely clashes with Congress.
- Elon Musk appears to signal the end of the road for Cybertruck
on November 6, 2026Musk said it was to make room for production of its Cybercabs - autonomous taxis without a driver.
- AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values
on November 6, 2026Investors had been selling off tech shares in part due to concerns the Democrat election victory would mean slower AI development.
- Spain's rail authorities face European fraud probe after Urda rail disaster
on November 6, 2026Prosecutors begin investigating EU funds meant for upgrading the Spanish railway line where a train crash killed 69 people.
- Dozens of Democrats eyeing 2028 presidential run, says former Obama aide
on November 6, 2026Jim Messina tells the BBC that after Democrats' midterm victories he's talked to "over two dozen campaigns", with some already hiring staff.
- Spate of bomb threats poses serious challenge to airline industry
on November 6, 2026After a week of disruption, airlines are facing both safety and financial concerns.
- Two dead after bus crashes in France, officials say
on November 6, 2026One child and one young adult were killed in the crash, local authorities say, with more injured.
- Judge blocks construction of Trump's massive arch after federal agency approval
on November 6, 2026The Trump administration had hoped the construction of the 250-foot arch could begin as early as this week.
- New wave of bomb threats hit European airlines
on November 6, 2026No link has been established between the threats against the airlines and those against the media outlets.
- Watch: Is it the end of the road for Tesla's Cybertruck?
on November 6, 2026The car company's CEO Elon Musk has said production will halt in Texas, to focus on the firm's self-driving Cybercabs.
- Tanzanian opposition leader found guilty of inciting unrest but acquitted of treason
on November 6, 2026The 58-year-old, who has been detained since April last year, says the charges are politically motivated.
- Kenyan doomsday cult leader given life sentence for murdering 191 people
on November 6, 2026Paul Mackenzie ordered his followers to starve their children to death in a forest so they could "meet Jesus".
- US midterm results spark fears in Israel over future of two countries' ties
on November 6, 2026Staunch US support of Israel has been raised as one of the reasons why Republicans performed so badly.
- Russian extremist group denies sending hoax bomb threats
on November 6, 2026Scores of flights across Europe have received bomb threats this week, but no explosives have been found so far.
- Bomb hoaxes: Messages reveal how threat was passed on by air traffic control
on November 5, 2026BBC Verify has been analysing messages after flights across Europe were targeted by fake bomb threats - the second such incident this week.
- Was an Italian chef really fired over refusal to put pineapple on pizza?
on November 5, 2026The chef had stated that putting pineapple on pizza was "offensive to his culture".