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World News Headlines
- Ballon d'Or ceremony raises case of French sports journalist jailed in Algeria
on October 27, 2026He is in jail accused of supporting terrorism after travelling to the politically sensitive region Kabylie.
- Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin
on October 27, 2026This is the first time European leaders have had direct communication with Russia's president in more than a year.
- Mbappé sorry for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after backlash in China
on October 27, 2026The France star had referred to the former Chinese leader as a "dictator" during an interview about memes.
- Nanotyrannus skeleton goes to auction in New York with £4.5m price tag
on October 27, 2026The auction of the rare skeleton comes amid debate in the scientific community about whether dinosaur remains should end up in private hands or public view.
- How Kane defied doubters to become world's best
on October 27, 2026Harry Kane is the humble 'anti-superstar' who defied doubters to achieve Ballon d'Or greatness, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
- Co-ordinated cattle raids kill at least 72 people in South Sudan
on October 27, 2026The cycle of revenge attacks continue as the country heads towards its first election since independence.
- Truce begins in Ukraine city where residents ate weeds to survive
on October 27, 2026The Oleshky ceasefire, which the White House said was secured by US First Lady Melania Trump, is meant to allow aid to get in and civilians to get out.
- Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for third time
on October 27, 2026Comey's lawyers say the case stems from alleged disclosure of classified information to the New York Times in 2016.
- Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision again over Israel participation
on October 27, 2026A Dutch broadcaster reverses a decision to take part, citing "sensitivities" over Israel's participation.
- Turnout so far highest on record as Israelis vote in pivotal election
on October 27, 2026The elections - the first since the Hamas-led attacks on Israel and the wars which followed - are widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu.
- What does Israel's election mean for Gaza and the wider world?
on October 27, 2026The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale reports from Jerusalem as ballots are cast.
- Why it could take time for a new Israeli government to form
on October 27, 2026Israel faces what many view as one of the most pivotal elections in the country's history.
- 'A dream come true' - Harry Kane on his Ballon d'Or win
on October 27, 2026It's the first time an English player has lifted the trophy since Michael Owen in 2001.
- Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show
on October 27, 2026The rapper has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.
- Meghan to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia
on October 27, 2026The Duchess of Sussex says she "can't wait" to take part in the programme, which will air next year.
- Jordan carries out deadly strike in Syria in retaliation for church attack
on October 27, 2026The attack on a village in Syria killed five people, including women and children, Syrian health officials said.
- Lula's comeback in Brazil dents Trump's ambitions for Latin America
on October 27, 2026The Trump-Lula relationship may have thawed, but several issues could reignite tensions between the two leaders.
- Opposition leader María Machado returns from exile to a Venezuela reshaped by Trump
on October 27, 2026Machado returns with Trump's blessing, even if Washington is happy with Venezuela's existing leader - at least for the time being.
- 'Maxxing' selected as Dictionary.com word of the year
on October 26, 2026"Whatever we're doing, we want to push it further," said an expert on why Americans are embracing the term, which is short for maximising.
- Sydney's new $5bn airport has one big problem: Getting there is tough
on October 26, 2026The airport won’t have direct public transportation for a year. How do locals feel about getting there?
- Israel and the US are both going to the polls - the consequences will be global
on October 26, 2026The next fortnight sees two elections on different continents. The outcomes will shape geopolitics and the global economy, writes James Landale
- How 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp channel helped turn Brazil election around
on October 26, 2026Millions joined a 'Lula's Army' channel that helped to transform online enthusiasm into real-world mobilisation.
- Who is Lula? From ex-worker and prisoner to Brazil's president again
on October 26, 2026The firebrand left-winger, who has at times been at odds with Trump, has won his fourth term as Brazil's president.
- Watch: How President Lula turned it around to beat Flávio Bolsonaro
on October 26, 2026Brazil's left-wing President has been elected for a fourth term after narrowly beating right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote.