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Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said it had received information from the United States through established partner channels about preparations for a terrorist attack in Moscow.
Rioters looted stores and set fires to barricades in Frankfurt on Saturday as protests across Germany demanded lower living costs and better education.
The protests in cities across Germany - including Berlin, Hamburg and Frankfurt - came on the same day hundreds of thousands also protested in France.
The state's $500m Senate race may be the most closely watched in the US midterms, and is about far more than control of Congress.
The amount of debt held by data centres is measured in the tens of billions of pounds.
Defeat for Serbia's Aleksandar Vučiċ in last weekend's vote was a carbon copy of Viktor Orbán's fall in Hungary.
Trump had sued the media outlet after it published a letter to Epstein purportedly written and signed by the president as part of a birthday book.
The order comes after election officials received letters demanding they set aside the ballots of possible non-citizen voters.
It comes amid growing protests over a voter roll revision exercise feared to leave 130 million voters off rolls.
Ruchira Ranasingha, 50, has been stranded in the Cook Islands since 2023 and wants to return to Sri Lanka.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a "very high risk" of disorder, especially after dark on Halloween, as some 320,000 people nationwide took to the streets.
One evacuated couple says they crossed minefields in Oleshky in search of food.
The Communist party central committee meeting was focused on discipline and fighting corruption. It comes ahead of next year when Xi is widely expected to try to secure a fourth term.
Two analytics firms say they have robust intelligence pointing to a North Korean state-backed group as the likely culprit.
Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus.
Residents left the devastated city on Friday following a ceasefire brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump.
The prime minister has previously emphasised military preparedness as central to his government's ambitions.
The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles.
The Siena Drone Photo Awards for 2026 offer breathtaking bird's-eye views of our planet, revealing landscapes, livelihoods and human stories often invisible from the ground.
Massive protests were sweeping Europe on Saturday as part of demonstrations driven by the cost of living and deficient public services, with police bracing for potential violence after recent looting and riots.
Wildfires in Indonesia are blanketing the country and other southeast Asian nations in toxic smog, prompting widespread protests.
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that he is open to am apology for his country’s role in the slave trade, but ruled out financial reparations.
Hundreds of people are also understood to have stayed in the front-line town, despite the dangers.
The Spanish PM is hit by a succession of crises just weeks before a snap general election.
The Spanish PM is hit by a succession of crises just weeks before a snap general election.
What does Joseph Kabila launching a new rebel movement mean for DR Congo?
A century-old paper mill in Témiscaming, Quebec is indefinitely closed after the US imposed 50% tariffs on its products, putting hundreds out of work.
A century-old paper mill in Témiscaming, Quebec is indefinitely closed after the US imposed 50% tariffs on its products, putting hundreds out of work.
If the accusations are true, the record-making heist shows how powerful suspected North Korean hackers have become.
If the accusations are true, the record-making heist shows how powerful suspected North Korean hackers have become.
Indian chef Ranji Smile opened America’s first Indian restaurant in 1901 - then became a fake prince.
Filter straws to a disposable toilet - people in the US, Japan, Sweden and Netherlands on what's in their emergency stashes.
Countries have been trying to get a global agreement to halt nature decline back on track.
Countries have been trying to get a global agreement to halt nature decline back on track.
The escalation came after the government suspended two senior justices and moved to bring criminal charges against them.
The Trump administration is preparing to deport dozens of Afghan immigrants and asylum seekers to Pakistan on the first such flight of its kind, a senior administration official told NBC News — a move critics say could put their lives at risk.
From Alaska to Texas, candidates with an eye on Congress are using their personal style to stand out.
Thailand has prosecuted 294 people since 2020 under its lèse majesté law, with sentences going up to 50 years.
The Trump administration approved the sale of $2.1 billion in Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine on Friday, the State Department said in a statement.
The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles.
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband confronted his Russian counterpart at the meeting and accused his government of killing innocent civilians in Ukraine.
The cyber-attack, which the company describes as complex, is believed to be the largest ever of its kind.
The escalation came after the government suspended two senior justices and moved to bring criminal charges against them.
Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades.
Shares in Intel continue to fall while the tech-heavy Nasdaq opens at its lowest level in more than two months.
American video game publisher Activision said Friday that it was removing controversial footage from its newly released “Call of Duty” game after an outcry in South Korea over the inclusion of real-life footage from a deadly 2022 Halloween crowd crush in Seoul.
Shares in Intel continue to fall while the tech-heavy Nasdaq opens at its lowest level in more than two months.
The cyber-attack, which the company describes as complex, is believed to be the largest ever of its kind.
European foreign ministers refused to be pictured with Sergei Lavrov at the summit being held in Atlanta.
It is Pike's first public statement since she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection in September.
A 55-year-old dog rescue programme that has found missing hikers and children in the Canadian wilderness was axed as part of government budget cuts.
Chris Murphy said waiving a human rights condition on aid paved the way for arrests of journalists.
Óscar Puente has been facing calls to resign after two high-speed trains collided earlier in the week, killing at least 69 people.
The Chicago-born pontiff, who has a tense relationship with Trump, mailed in a ballot for the midterm elections that will decide control of the US Congress.
The Chicago-born pontiff, who has a tense relationship with Trump, mailed in a ballot for the midterm elections that will decide control of the US Congress.
The two largest U.S. oil companies, ExxonMobil and Chevron reported blowout profits as oil prices remain sharply elevated due to the U.S. war with Iran.
It is Pike's first public statement since she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection in September.
Dan S Sullivan, the incumbent Republican senator running for re-election, and allies have accused the Democrats of trying to confuse voters by recruiting Dan J Sullivan to also stand in the race.
Óscar Puente has been facing calls to resign after two high-speed trains collided earlier in the week, killing at least 69 people.
The world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange reported Thursday that approximately $6.3 billion was impacted in an apparent hack.
Andreas Malm was due to appear on a panel alongside a co-founder of the proscribed group next week.
Several hundred people are understood to have decided to stay in the frontline town, despite the lack of gas, electricity and running water.
US intelligence officials believe a Chinese businesswoman was gathering information for Beijing on the US chip-making giant, The New York Times reports.
Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI own search summaries were affecting ad revenue.
Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades.
An evacuation mission was underway in a Russian-occupied city in Ukraine, during a truce brokered by first lady Melania Trump and with Pope Leo XIV’s involvement.
ROME — Tens of thousands of people were getting ready to take to the streets of Rome, Milan and other Italian cities Friday as part of nationwide demonstrations against the cost of living and high military spending.
The aircraft reportedly took off from the Hindu pilgrimage site of Badrinath on Friday afternoon before losing contact.
Israel's consequential election has ended in a deadlock, with neither side able to claim a majority, What happens now?
The alleged scheme used stolen identities to claim US student aid, with Kenyans among those charged.
Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha were charged over an incident in 2024, when England's cricket team was touring Pakistan.
In her first interview since the incident, Joanna Wietrzyk told the BBC she takes responsibility for it but did not deserve such a severe backlash.
End of subsidies and rising prices drive discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.
End of subsidies and rising prices drive discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.
“He wore his heart on his sleeve, which made him a man to rely on, to admire and in my case, love,” McKellen said in a statement on Stewart’s death.
The change was announced amid backlash over the school's handling of gang rape allegations involving a fraternity on campus.
Xi's anti-corruption campaign has become "an effort to consolidate and maintain authority", observers say.
The collision involving a Robinson R22 and an Airbus helicopter occurred on Thursday afternoon, with both aircraft crashing in a field adjacent to a highway.
Whatever the result of the midterm elections, the party is facing tough questions over what they stand for and who should represent them.
Hispanic voters have helped drive the early voting numbers, which appear to outpace overall turnout for previous elections in some battleground counties.
Parties led by Israel’s Arab minority made historic gains, winning a combined 19 seats in a race in which Palestinians with Israeli citizenship headed to the polls in record numbers.
Erin Patterson argued her trial was unfair due to seven grounds but three appeal judges dismissed them all.
Erin Patterson argued her trial was unfair due to seven grounds but three appeal judges dismissed them all.
President Trump's fellow Republicans might feel the brunt of frustration among Cubans at the ballot box, writes the BBC's Will Grant.
Days after ousting Aleksandar Vučić's party from power, Student List MPs call for top figures to stand down.
Days after ousting Aleksandar Vučić's party from power, Student List MPs call for top figures to stand down.
Changing family structures in India are driving demand for start-ups offering services for eldercare.
His comment about Chinese leader Mao sparked anger but censorship left many wondering what exactly happened.
As some of the victims' names are released publicly, an outpouring of grief and anger is sweeping across Spain.
Machado, who was in exile for nearly a year, said the transition in Venezuela's government would be "irreversible, organised, pacific".
The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.
The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.
A temporary ceasefire has brought rare quiet to Kherson, offering its residents a glimpse of normal life before fighting resumes.
A temporary ceasefire has brought rare quiet to Kherson, offering its residents a glimpse of normal life before fighting resumes.
The penguins that perished lived on the Danger Islands in Antarctica. The prime suspect was avian flu. Researchers were surprised by what they found.
The beloved star of the “Star Trek” and “X-Men” franchises died Wednesday following diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
Ursula von der Leyen continued to use the term "associate member" for Canada despite some opposition of the bloc's members, including Germany.
The Republican governor was responding to allegations in the New York Times that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate, Dan Sullivan.
The announcement Wednesday is the latest action by the allies, who have repeatedly expressed alarm over China's growing assertiveness in Asia.
This move comes about a year before President Xi Jinping is expected to secure his fourth five-year term.
The defeated presidential candidate says he will lead the opposition from the US.
The defeated presidential candidate says he will lead the opposition from the US.
The English writer visited Iraq multiple times in the first half of the 20th century and set some of her mystery novels there. The house in Baghdad where she once lived now sits abandoned and crumbling.
At least 14 others were wounded in the attack in the central city of Dnipro, including an 11-year-old boy.
At least 14 others were wounded in the attack in the central city of Dnipro, including an 11-year-old boy.
HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s leader made a rare apology Thursday for a residential fire that killed 168 people last year, announcing that a top housing official would resign after an investigation blamed corruption and regulatory failures for the Chinese territory’s worst…
The latest train crash will pile pressure on the government of Pedro Sánchez, one month before the general election.
One of the region's famous rock formations, known as "fairy chimneys", reportedly collapsed outside an open-air museum.
One of the region's famous rock formations, known as "fairy chimneys", reportedly collapsed outside an open-air museum.
Images of child sexual abuse allegedly belonging to Meghan's father had reportedly been found in his former home in the Philippines.
Images of child sexual abuse allegedly belonging to Meghan's father had reportedly been found in his former home in the Philippines.
Xi's anti-corruption campaign has become "an effort to consolidate and maintain authority", observers say.
Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in its conflict hit East
The leaked tapes appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move at normal speed, even though another up ahead had stalled.
Protests erupted in Madrid as Spain began mourning the 68 people killed and dozens injured in the country’s deadliest train crash in decades.
The term "associate member" is reportedly off the table as officials discuss deeper economic and defence ties.
Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.
The jailbreak began with a fake seizure and ended 36 hours later with all the inmates back behind bars.
With more than 90% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections.
Artificial intelligence is making drones faster and more capable. Russia and Ukraine both use AI-powered drones, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that AI could lead decisions on the battlefield as soon as next year.
The recordings appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move even though another up ahead had stalled.
The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.
The troops are trying to recover four military personnel who went missing in an ambush on the outskirts of the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince.
Spain's second high-speed rail disaster this year, a crash in which one train struck another from behind, killing 68 people, has raised fresh concerns about the safety of the country's rail network.
A micro-drama will use AI-assisted technology to edit old episodes of the Australian TV soap to focus on Margot Robbie's character.
A group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 DHS staff.
The last month has seen youth-driven demonstrations across Europe. What connects them?
The construction of tourism facilities, housing, and infrastructure has surged in parts of Nepal and India's Uttarakhand.
The construction of tourism facilities, housing, and infrastructure has surged in parts of Nepal and India's Uttarakhand.
The eight-year-old was in an enclosure with other children and a staff member when she was attacked.
The eight-year-old was in an enclosure with other children and a staff member when she was attacked.
The crash, between a moving train and another that was stopped further up the track, was caused by an "inexplicable" error, the transport minister said.
Survivors of the train crash in Spain have spoken of their shock, panic and anger at the accident in Toledo province on Wednesday.
The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.
The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.
The 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.
His arrival in the US ends speculation about his whereabouts after he failed to comply with an order to surrender his passports.
With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.
With 85% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections.
More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the incident occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.
The two main blocs appear to have too few seats to form the next government without reliance on Arab parties.
The energy minister described it as a "major milestone" for the East African nation.
Authorities say the attacker in Belgrade was an underage male who was being monitored by security services.
Authorities say the attacker in Belgrade was an underage male who was being monitored by security services.
The toll is rising after a high-speed train between slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped south of Madrid, derailing two cars. It was Spain's second major train accident this year.
BARCELONA, Spain — At least 64 people were killed and 58 injured when two high-speed trains collided in central Spain on Wednesday, sending carriages careering off the tracks, in the second major accident on the same line in less than a year.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc was leading opposition rival Gadi Eisenkot. Arab parties had a strong showing, and a key question now is whether Eisenkot's bloc will consider forming a coalition with them.
Why a stronger showing for Arab parties may not translate into political power in Israel.
No official reason has been given for postponing next month’s hearing to May 2027, the family says.
A U.S. cruise ship on an around-the-world voyage that touted its cabins as floating homes suspended its three-year journey in Cambodia due to fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to disembark.
The Odyssey set sail two years ago on a three-year voyage to the seven continents marketed as combining long-term living at sea with global travel.
The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.
Brazil's defeated candidate Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in the U.S. after a multi-country journey as Washington says it will issue him a visa.
Flávio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for the U.S. amid a money-laundering probe, as Washington agrees to issue visas to him and his family.
AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy
The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.
The truce was originally planned for the stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been reported.
The truce was originally planned for the stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been reported.
As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.
The three brothers were found guilty of drugging and raping several women over the course of decades.
Marry Mubaiwa had been held on remand for seven years after being charged in 2019 for her then husband's attempted murder.
Israelis voted in their highest numbers in decades in a tense national election on Tuesday to decide whether to stick with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition or change course.
The current outbreak, first identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has now counted 10,000 patients and has spread with great speed. How can it be stopped?
The woman began her career at the park when she was 17 and had worked there on-and-off for four decades.
The woman began her career at the park when she was 17 and had worked there on-and-off for four decades.
Overcrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths of 33 detainees in a prison cell in Minna state.
The group targeted elderly people across US and Europe, luring them into romantic relationship before persuading them to transfer large sums of money.
Yahaya Masussuka had posted videos in which he rejected some elements of mainstream Islam.
An end to the conflict in Ukraine "will not be achieved through silence," Finland's President Alexander Stubb said.
The sale of the rare skeleton reignites debate in the scientific community about whether dinosaur remains should end up in private hands or public view.
Amnesty International said the verdict against Attalah and independent outlet Mada Masr represented "a crushing blow to press freedom".
Millions face acute hunger in Sudan as conflict, drought and funding cuts aggravate the humanitarian crisis.
Brazil's opposition party accepts President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's election victory, but Flávio Bolsonaro won't concede, while President Trump calls the vote "rigged" without offering evidence.
He is in jail accused of supporting terrorism after travelling to the politically sensitive region Kabylie.
In Nairobi, a city prone to floods, workers in the "Green Army" are making preparations to prevent disaster when El Niño arrives.
The 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.
This is the first time European leaders have had direct communication with Russia's president in more than a year.
Harry Kane is the humble 'anti-superstar' who defied doubters to achieve Ballon d'Or greatness, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
The cycle of revenge attacks continue as the country heads towards its first election since independence.
He’s one of the world’s most popular athletes, but Kylian Mbappé is suddenly paying the penalty for being on the wrong side of China’s fervent nationalism.
Comey's lawyers say the case stems from alleged disclosure of classified information to the New York Times in 2016.
A Dutch broadcaster reverses a decision to take part, citing "sensitivities" over Israel's participation.
He allegedly said his "favourite meme" is "the one where they put my face on a Chinese dictator".
In his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey.
Many fear neither of the leading political blocs will win enough seats for a majority - meaning weeks or months of political wrangling may lie ahead.
A localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia took effect early Tuesday ahead of a humanitarian mission brokered by U.S. first lady Melania Trump, as missile attacks resumed in Kyiv.
The rapper has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.
Israel is holding its first elections since the Hamas-led attacks of 2023 triggered a chain of conflicts across the region — a quick guide the key players, issues and when to expect a result.
The Duchess of Sussex says she "can't wait" to take part in the programme, which will air next year.
The Duchess of Sussex says she "can't wait" to take part in the programme, which will air next year.
Jay-Z has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.
The ceasefire is meant to allow aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians.
The attack on a village in Syria killed five people, including women and children, Syrian health officials said.
The attack on a village in Syria killed five people, including women and children, Syrian health officials said.
Comey's lawyers say the case stems from alleged disclosure of classified information to the New York Times in 2016.
The Trump-Lula relationship may have thawed, but several issues could reignite tensions between the two leaders.
The Trump-Lula relationship may have thawed, but several issues could reignite tensions between the two leaders.
The agreement would “temporarily stop all military action in Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid to enter and to prepare a civilian evacuation,” the White House said.
Machado returns with Trump's blessing, even if Washington is happy with Venezuela's existing leader - at least for the time being.
Machado returns with Trump's blessing, even if Washington is happy with Venezuela's existing leader - at least for the time being.