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Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit

Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit

October 04, 2026

Footage shows a drone hitting the Pivnichyi (Northern) Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.

Watch: What we know about Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges

Watch: What we know about Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges

October 04, 2026

BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson is near Kyiv's Northern Bridge, which has been hit for the second day in a row.

Yemen's government announces all-out war to reclaim land from Houthis

Yemen's government announces all-out war to reclaim land from Houthis

October 04, 2026

The Yemeni president's announcement comes amid an exchange of strikes between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition.

Brazil election goes to run-off as right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round

Brazil election goes to run-off as right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round

October 05, 2026

With neither candidate getting more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.

Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital

Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital

October 04, 2026

Two residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city.

Christa Pike's prognosis still unclear after failed execution, lawyer says

Christa Pike's prognosis still unclear after failed execution, lawyer says

October 04, 2026

Pike's lawyer says doctors are still trying to clear two lethal doses of pentobarbital from her body.

Indian police accused of sexually harassing journalists at protest

Indian police accused of sexually harassing journalists at protest

October 04, 2026

The allegations were made after police detained dozens of protesters demanding the resignation of the election chief over changes to voter rolls.

US Marine arrested over murder of woman in Okinawa, Japan

US Marine arrested over murder of woman in Okinawa, Japan

October 04, 2026

Japan's government lodged a formal protest with the US, demanding that military officials take action.

Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot's links to country

Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot's links to country

October 04, 2026

State police and the country's security agency are looking into the co-pilot, who attempted to take control of a Flydubai plane travelling to Israel.

What to know about Brazil's election as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off

What to know about Brazil's election as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off

October 04, 2026

Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.

'Anger in the streets': Tens of thousands protest in Spain over housing crisis

'Anger in the streets': Tens of thousands protest in Spain over housing crisis

October 04, 2026

More than 50 protests took place on Saturday after the government failed to get emergency legislation through parliament.

Rescuers suspend search for survivors after plane went missing off US coast

Rescuers suspend search for survivors after plane went missing off US coast

October 05, 2026

The aircraft lost communication with flight controllers after significantly dropping in altitude, according to flight data.

Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegations

Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegations

October 04, 2026

Michael Kotlikoff described the allegations of a woman who says she was drugged and gang raped as "deeply disturbing".

US father and son arrested after 'gas station heroin' deaths

US father and son arrested after 'gas station heroin' deaths

October 04, 2026

They are accused of selling at least one student derivatives of kratom, often called "gas station heroin" in the US.

Why Canada is wargaming a (long shot) US invasion

Why Canada is wargaming a (long shot) US invasion

October 04, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the military is running scenarios in the unlikely case the US invades Canada.

Why pastors may not be seen - or heard - preaching on Ghana's buses for much longer

Why pastors may not be seen - or heard - preaching on Ghana's buses for much longer

October 04, 2026

Ghana is a predominantly Christian country where preaching on public transport is widespread.

Could El Niño mean there are no Atlantic hurricanes this year?

Could El Niño mean there are no Atlantic hurricanes this year?

October 03, 2026

For the first time in three decades there has not been a single Atlantic hurricane in September, normally the most active month.

Rare tornado whips through small Australian town

Rare tornado whips through small Australian town

October 04, 2026

The twister was caught on camera in Ulladulla, New South Wales, damaging property and downing trees.

Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?

Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?

October 03, 2026

The Latin American country will vote for its next president, as Lula da Silva and Bolsonaro clash over sovereignty, security and ties with Washington.

Will Spain's housing crisis lead to a snap election?

Will Spain's housing crisis lead to a snap election?

October 03, 2026

The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe is in Madrid, where a series of marches have been scheduled, after Spain's Congress rejected measures aimed at tackling the country's housing crisis.

Newly released video shows Luigi Mangione’s arrest

Newly released video shows Luigi Mangione’s arrest

October 02, 2026

The bodycam footage also shows a police officer finding a gun in Mangione's backpack, days after the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

How widely used is the death penalty in the US?

How widely used is the death penalty in the US?

October 02, 2026

The death penalty is back in the news after Christa Pike survived two lethal injection attempts in Tennessee - but how widely used is it in the US?

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