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World News Headlines
- What we know so far about deadly Spain train crash
on October 29, 2026More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the crash occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.
- Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash
on October 29, 2026Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.
- El Salvador sends 2,000 troops to Haiti to rescue four missing soldiers
on October 29, 2026The troops are trying to recover four military personnel who went missing in an ambush on the outskirts of the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince.
- 'Like cutting up a Picasso': AI microdrama edit of Neighbours worries actors and crew
on October 29, 2026A micro-drama will use AI-assisted technology to edit old episodes of the Australian TV soap to focus on Margot Robbie's character.
- Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack
on October 29, 2026A group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 DHS staff.
- Flávio Bolsonaro denies fleeing Brazil after landing in Miami
on October 29, 2026The defeated Brazilian candidate claims to be the victim of a coup d’état and political persecution, recycling unsubstantiated allegations of “electoral fraud”.
- Europe's youth take to the streets - they feel locked out of a promising future
on October 29, 2026The last month has seen youth-driven demonstrations across Europe. What connects them?
- 'I live with a ghost': Japan's haunted homes attract bargain hunters
on October 29, 2026Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.
- Building boom puts 300,000 people in the path of potential Himalayan disasters
on October 28, 2026The construction of tourism facilities, housing, and infrastructure has surged in parts of Nepal and India's Uttarakhand.
- Girl seriously injured in wolf attack at German wildlife park
on October 28, 2026The eight-year-old was in an enclosure with other children and a staff member when she was attacked.
- High-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain
on October 28, 2026The crash, between a moving train and another that was stopped further up the track, was caused by an "inexplicable" error, the transport minister said.
- Bloodied, dazed and angry - how passengers' rail journey turned to disaster in Spain
on October 28, 2026Survivors of the train crash in Spain have spoken of their shock, panic and anger at the accident in Toledo province on Wednesday.
- Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe
on October 28, 2026The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.
- Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions
on October 28, 2026The election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale.
- Watch: King dances in the streets of the Bahamas capital
on October 28, 2026The monarch is in the Bahamas as part of a tour of the Caribbean during which he addressed the "great suffering of the past".
- Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
on October 28, 2026With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.
- Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss
on October 28, 2026The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.
- How did Flávio Bolsonaro end up in Miami?
on October 28, 2026BBC Verify has pieced together defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's journey through Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador to reach Miami.
- Myanmar diplomat breaks down as he urges world to 'end our suffering'
on October 28, 2026Kyaw Moe Tun - Myanmar's representative to the UN - makes an emotional appeal after saying the international community had failed the country's people.
- Watch: At the scene of Spain's deadly train crash
on October 28, 2026People have been killed after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train south of the capital Madrid, making this the country's worst disaster since 2013.
- How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
on October 28, 2026With 85% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections.
- Israel's election result is messy - here's why
on October 28, 2026Despite having the highest voter turnout in nearly three decades, Israel's elections have had no clear winner. What does this mean for the country, asks the BBC's Yolande Knell.
- Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
on October 28, 2026The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".
- Tanzania celebrates first natural gas discovery in more than 10 years
on October 28, 2026The energy minister described it as a "major milestone" for the East African nation.
- Serbian shot dead after attacking officer outside Israeli embassy, minister says
on October 28, 2026Authorities say the attacker in Belgrade was an underage male who was being monitored by security services.
- Anger in Kenya over extradition hearing delay for ex-British soldier accused of murdering woman
on October 28, 2026No official reason has been given for postponing next month’s hearing to May 2027, the family says.
- King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins
on October 28, 2026The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.
- A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science
on October 28, 2026AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy
- China's families are now supporting more old people than kids
on October 27, 2026The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.
- Ceasefire extended across Ukraine's Kherson region, officials say
on October 27, 2026The truce was originally planned for the stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been reported.