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Vance walks Trump tightrope with scathing election critique blaming Iran war

Vance walks Trump tightrope with scathing election critique blaming Iran war

November 05, 2026

The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory.

What Democrats can and can't do with their new power after taking Congress

What Democrats can and can't do with their new power after taking Congress

November 04, 2026

Democrats can vote legislation through. But Trump still has veto power.

Joshua Wong, face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests, jailed for 10 years

Joshua Wong, face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests, jailed for 10 years

November 05, 2026

Wong, 30, is among hundreds of Hongkongers detained under the controversial national security law.

Italian chef fired after refusing to put pineapple on pizza

Italian chef fired after refusing to put pineapple on pizza

November 05, 2026

He had told his employer, an Australian restaurant, that pineapple on pizza was "offensive" to Italian culture.

French blood storage impacted by freezer hacks as theories swirl about culprits

French blood storage impacted by freezer hacks as theories swirl about culprits

November 04, 2026

The French Blood Establishment (EFS) said cold rooms storing blood were impacted by hackers.

Typhoons batter East Asia as El Niño makes Pacific 'burn with fever'

Typhoons batter East Asia as El Niño makes Pacific 'burn with fever'

November 05, 2026

Even for countries where typhoons are a way of life, the last few months have brought unusually wild weather.

'Most difficult days of my life' for keeper Owono

'Most difficult days of my life' for keeper Owono

November 04, 2026

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono puts out a statement through his club, expressing his sorrow and pain after Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel's death.

Pope Leo hosts Bob Dylan at official residence in Rome

Pope Leo hosts Bob Dylan at official residence in Rome

November 05, 2026

Pope Leo had previously quoted Dylan's work in the preface of a book warning against nuclear rearmament.

Mother and daughter die after suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada

Mother and daughter die after suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada

November 05, 2026

Authorities in British Columbia say evidence suggests an animal may have been involved in the women's deaths.

Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing

Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing

November 05, 2026

At least 40 people were killed and another 30 may still be under the rubble after Monday's attack on a Ukrainian village, Kyiv says.

Israel's president begins consultations with parties after election deadlock

Israel's president begins consultations with parties after election deadlock

November 04, 2026

Herzog warns politicians that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" if they want to avoid another election.

'Hopefully things get done': Americans react to historic political shift

'Hopefully things get done': Americans react to historic political shift

November 05, 2026

The BBC spoke to voters from different states for their reaction to Democrats taking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

'I'm not a quitter': Kim Kardashian on retaking the bar exam

'I'm not a quitter': Kim Kardashian on retaking the bar exam

November 04, 2026

The All's Fair star tells the BBC she has not given up, but will be "more quiet" about her journey to become a lawyer.

Film star Ranbir Kapoor on AI, movies and fatherhood

Film star Ranbir Kapoor on AI, movies and fatherhood

November 03, 2026

The film star plays the leading role in a major new adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana.

'All this food is now useless': Piles of rubbish after shop freezers hit by cyber-attack

'All this food is now useless': Piles of rubbish after shop freezers hit by cyber-attack

November 02, 2026

Dozens of supermarkets in seven European countries dumped huge quantities of food after refrigerators and freezers were targeted in a cyber-attack.

What we know about the alert app hack in Ukraine and Russia

What we know about the alert app hack in Ukraine and Russia

November 02, 2026

Both Ukraine and Russia say their air raid alert apps were cyber-attacked - Joe Tidy explains what we know so far.

How America voted in maps and charts

How America voted in maps and charts

November 04, 2026

See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections.

Everything you need to know from the US midterm elections

Everything you need to know from the US midterm elections

November 04, 2026

Democrats secured some big wins - and a few historic firsts - earning congratulations from President Trump.

Anthony Zurcher: Democrats push deep into Trump heartland on historic night

Anthony Zurcher: Democrats push deep into Trump heartland on historic night

November 04, 2026

Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.

Tears, celebrations and selfies: US midterms in pictures

Tears, celebrations and selfies: US midterms in pictures

November 04, 2026

Democrats cheered as they picked up victories in Republican states. Tears were shed as Republican losses mounted.

The young politicians with African roots making history in the US midterms

The young politicians with African roots making history in the US midterms

November 04, 2026

For some young Africans, these victories offer a glimpse of what a new generation of voters could do at home.

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