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US military officials in Ukraine for talks on ending war

US military officials in Ukraine for talks on ending war

November 20, 2025

It comes amid reports the US and Russia have prepared a 28-point peace plan, allegedly containing major concessions for Ukraine.

Turkey set to host COP31 as Australia steps aside

Turkey set to host COP31 as Australia steps aside

November 20, 2025

Australia will now support the Turkish bid in return for their minister chairing the talks.

Children among 26 killed in one of Russia's deadliest strikes on western Ukraine

Children among 26 killed in one of Russia's deadliest strikes on western Ukraine

November 20, 2025

Two blocks of flats were destroyed by cruise missiles in the city of Ternopil, Ukraine's air force says.

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 25 Palestinians, health ministry says

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 25 Palestinians, health ministry says

November 19, 2025

The Israeli military says it struck several Hamas targets after gunmen fired at soldiers in Gaza in violation of the five-week-old ceasefire.

Dozens go on trial over North Macedonia nightclub fire that killed 63

Dozens go on trial over North Macedonia nightclub fire that killed 63

November 19, 2025

Thirty-five people and three institutions are on trial. Prosecutors say years of failings turned the venue into a death trap.

I won't be silenced, says French anti-drugs activist after murders of two brothers

I won't be silenced, says French anti-drugs activist after murders of two brothers

November 19, 2025

Drugs gangs have a grip on Marseille, but Amine Kessaci says he has "no choice but to fight" after the violent deaths of his brothers.

Italy to extradite Nord Stream blast suspect to Germany

Italy to extradite Nord Stream blast suspect to Germany

November 20, 2025

Former Ukrainian military officer Serhiy Kuznetsov will face a charge of anti-constitutional sabotage in Berlin.

Instagram to start closing Australian teen accounts ahead of social media ban

Instagram to start closing Australian teen accounts ahead of social media ban

November 19, 2025

Under-sixteens will be banned from major social media plaforms from 10 December.

Albanian PM accuses Mahmood of 'ethnic stereotyping'

Albanian PM accuses Mahmood of 'ethnic stereotyping'

November 20, 2025

The home secretary told MPs on Monday around 700 Albanian families were "living in taxpayer-funded accommodation having failed their asylum claims".

Klimt painting second most expensive artwork sold at auction

Klimt painting second most expensive artwork sold at auction

November 19, 2025

The portrait of Austrian heiress Elisabeth Lederer was looted by the Nazis and almost destroyed.

All 267 passengers and crew rescued after South Korean ferry runs aground

All 267 passengers and crew rescued after South Korean ferry runs aground

November 19, 2025

The vessel remains stuck on a reef and unable to move, but there is no risk of sinking, the Coast Guard said.

Family of Indian man lynched over beef rumours vows to keep fighting for justice

Family of Indian man lynched over beef rumours vows to keep fighting for justice

November 19, 2025

Mohammad Akhlaq was lynched to death in 2015 over rumours that he had eaten beef.

Two Miss Universe judges quit scandal-hit pageant, as one claims it's rigged

Two Miss Universe judges quit scandal-hit pageant, as one claims it's rigged

November 19, 2025

Lebanese-French musician Omar Harfouch is one of two judges who resigned days before the finals in Thailand.

The only 'no' vote on releasing Epstein files

The only 'no' vote on releasing Epstein files

November 19, 2025

The resounding vote in favour of the Epstein bill, 427-1, marks a rare moment of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill that was - almost - unanimous.

Congress votes to send Epstein files bill to Trump

Congress votes to send Epstein files bill to Trump

November 19, 2025

Once the US president signs the measure, the justice department will have 30 days to release the materials.

Harvard University launches new probe into Larry Summers over Epstein emails

Harvard University launches new probe into Larry Summers over Epstein emails

November 20, 2025

The former US treasury secretary has faced a backlash over frequent messages to Epstein.

Hasina's conviction for crimes against humanity is testing India-Bangladesh ties

Hasina's conviction for crimes against humanity is testing India-Bangladesh ties

November 20, 2025

India faces a dilemma with Bangladesh as Sheikh Hasina’s conviction strains ties between the two neighbours.

The contradiction at the heart of the trillion-dollar AI race

The contradiction at the heart of the trillion-dollar AI race

November 19, 2025

The confusing question lingering over the AI hype is whether it could be a bubble at risk of bursting

'It would have been better if they'd killed me': A forgotten war destroying women's lives

'It would have been better if they'd killed me': A forgotten war destroying women's lives

November 19, 2025

Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.

On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet

On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet

November 19, 2025

With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.

Why India's poorest state continues to struggle with illegal alcohol sales

Why India's poorest state continues to struggle with illegal alcohol sales

November 19, 2025

Efforts to crack down on bootlegging continue nine years after prohibition was introduced in Bihar.

'I hated that I looked Asian': KPop Demon Hunters star on her struggle for acceptance

'I hated that I looked Asian': KPop Demon Hunters star on her struggle for acceptance

November 18, 2025

Korean-American actress Arden Cho tells BBC Global Women she struggled to feel accepted while growing up in Texas.

Baby Shark: How a 90-second clip created a $400m business

Baby Shark: How a 90-second clip created a $400m business

November 19, 2025

Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children's song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut.

A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents - part of Beijing's trillion dollar spending spree

A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents - part of Beijing's trillion dollar spending spree

November 18, 2025

When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws.

What does Trump want with boat strike campaign?

What does Trump want with boat strike campaign?

November 18, 2025

The US has justified its air and naval campaign as necessary to fight drug smuggling into the US.

Japan's largest urban fire in decades rips through 170 buildings

Japan's largest urban fire in decades rips through 170 buildings

November 19, 2025

Local media say one person was killed in the fire in the city of Oita, on the Japanese island of Kyushu.

'Quiet, piggy': Trump responds to reporter after Epstein question

'Quiet, piggy': Trump responds to reporter after Epstein question

November 18, 2025

The president made the comment to a female reporter while speaking to the press on Air Force One on Friday.

New video shows stunning Aurora Borealis over South Dakota

New video shows stunning Aurora Borealis over South Dakota

November 17, 2025

Officials at Nasa say the sun is at the peak of its 11-year cycle, known as "solar maximum", which could lead to more severe geomagnetic storms.

Watch: Hundreds of sheep cross historic German city during annual tradition

Watch: Hundreds of sheep cross historic German city during annual tradition

November 17, 2025

The event, which saw about 600 sheep cross the Nuremberg's historic centre, took place on Sunday and has become a popular annual tradition.

Moment Ex-Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina's sentence is announced

Moment Ex-Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina's sentence is announced

November 17, 2025

Hasina has called the court's decision "biased and politically motivated" in a statement released after the verdict.

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