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Trump says he thinks Gaza hostages will be freed 'very soon'

Trump says he thinks Gaza hostages will be freed 'very soon'

October 05, 2025

Strikes have continued in Gaza as mediators prepare to head to Egypt for talks starting on Monday.

Five killed in large Russian missile and drone attack, Zelensky says

Five killed in large Russian missile and drone attack, Zelensky says

October 05, 2025

Russia says it carried out an overnight strike on Ukrainian military and infrastructure targets.

Rescue efforts under way after 1,000 people trapped on Mount Everest slopes

Rescue efforts under way after 1,000 people trapped on Mount Everest slopes

October 05, 2025

Rescue teams have been deployed to clear the snow on the world's highest mountain, Chinese state media reports.

Trump authorises deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago

Trump authorises deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago

October 05, 2025

The controversial move follows protests over ramped-up immigration enforcement and the shooting of a woman during unrest on Saturday.

Al-Shabab militants dress as soldiers to storm Somali jail

Al-Shabab militants dress as soldiers to storm Somali jail

October 05, 2025

An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.

Billionaire populist Andrej Babis' party wins Czech parliamentary election

Billionaire populist Andrej Babis' party wins Czech parliamentary election

October 05, 2025

However, his ANO party falls short of an overall majority in preliminary results.

Congress remains deadlocked on shutdown ahead of Monday vote

Congress remains deadlocked on shutdown ahead of Monday vote

October 05, 2025

The Senate will meet again Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances of it passing appear slim.

Georgia protesters try to storm Tbilisi presidential palace

Georgia protesters try to storm Tbilisi presidential palace

October 05, 2025

Police used pepper spray to disperse demonstrators amid growing turmoil in the Caucasus country.

Syria holds first elections since Assad, but not in all provinces

Syria holds first elections since Assad, but not in all provinces

October 05, 2025

Three provinces will not be included "for security reasons", amid concerns over how representative the polls will be.

Shock in Gaza as Trump appears to welcome Hamas response to US peace plan

Shock in Gaza as Trump appears to welcome Hamas response to US peace plan

October 04, 2025

Hamas agreed to release the hostages and to the idea of handing over governing Gaza to Palestinian technocrats, but did not give a clear response to many other elements.

FBI agent suspended over refusal to 'perp walk' former director

FBI agent suspended over refusal to 'perp walk' former director

October 05, 2025

FBI leadership is reportedly in discussions to stage a showy arrest of the bureau's former director next week.

At least 30 injured in Russian strike on railway station, Zelensky says

At least 30 injured in Russian strike on railway station, Zelensky says

October 04, 2025

Preliminary reports indicate that train staff and passengers were at the site of the strike, he says.

Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan's first female prime minister

Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan's first female prime minister

October 04, 2025

Takaichi is a long-time admirer of Margaret Thatcher, but many female voters do not see her as an advocate for progress.

Israel steps up deportations of flotilla activists

Israel steps up deportations of flotilla activists

October 04, 2025

Another 137 people from 14 countries were deported after being detained while trying to deliver aid to Gaza.

'I love you, I'm sorry': What Sean 'Diddy' Combs did the moment he learned his sentence

'I love you, I'm sorry': What Sean 'Diddy' Combs did the moment he learned his sentence

October 04, 2025

It was a more subdued message from three months ago when Combs told his family he was "coming home".

Gisèle Pelicot returns to court after trial made her an icon - and tore her family apart

Gisèle Pelicot returns to court after trial made her an icon - and tore her family apart

October 04, 2025

A rift has emerged between the victim at the centre of the largest rape trial in French history and her eldest children.

Trump's Grim Reaper - from Project 2025 to shutdown enforcer

Trump's Grim Reaper - from Project 2025 to shutdown enforcer

October 04, 2025

The Office of Management and Budget boss may not be a household name, but he's a key figure in Washington's shutdown.

Munich airport resumes flights after suspected drones force second closure in 24 hours

Munich airport resumes flights after suspected drones force second closure in 24 hours

October 04, 2025

Flights were suspended for several hours on Friday night, with around 6,500 passengers affected.

Senate stalemate sends US shutdown into second week

Senate stalemate sends US shutdown into second week

October 04, 2025

Two separate funding proposals failed on Friday as mass lay-offs and sweeping cuts loom over the government.

Italians stage strike in support of Gaza Palestinians

Italians stage strike in support of Gaza Palestinians

October 04, 2025

Pro-Palestinian marches gripped Italy's cities on Friday, defying the right-wing government of Giorgia Meloni.

Climbing star, 23, dies after falling from Yosemite's El Capitan

Climbing star, 23, dies after falling from Yosemite's El Capitan

October 03, 2025

Balin Miller's solo climb and fall was caught on a live stream.

BBC tracks down sextortion scammer targeting teenage boys

BBC tracks down sextortion scammer targeting teenage boys

October 05, 2025

The BBC challenges the scammers targeting teenagers like Evan Boettler, who took his own life just 90 minutes after being contacted.

The before and after images showing glaciers vanishing before our eyes

The before and after images showing glaciers vanishing before our eyes

October 05, 2025

They are melting like never seen before, changing landscapes around the world beyond recognition.

How the US got left behind in the global electric car race

How the US got left behind in the global electric car race

October 05, 2025

Despite a recent surge in demand, the US is a laggard in EV sales compared to much of the rest of the world.

'They're not just sharing needles, they're sharing blood': How HIV cases soared in Fiji

'They're not just sharing needles, they're sharing blood': How HIV cases soared in Fiji

October 05, 2025

The small South Pacific nation is facing one of the world's fastest growing HIV epidemics.

Who is Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi?

Who is Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi?

October 05, 2025

The conservative politician, who sees Margaret Thatcher as an inspiration, is set to be Japan's first female prime minister.

Hope and fear for hostage families after Hamas response to Gaza peace plan

Hope and fear for hostage families after Hamas response to Gaza peace plan

October 05, 2025

Families describe a "fragile situation", with negotiations between Israel and Hamas expected to resume.

They're making sex jokes in Saudi: Inside the controversial comedy festival

They're making sex jokes in Saudi: Inside the controversial comedy festival

October 04, 2025

A-listers including Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr and Jack Whitehall have faced a backlash over the event.

Fatal attack revives debate over controversial shark nets in Australia

Fatal attack revives debate over controversial shark nets in Australia

October 04, 2025

The use of controversial shark nets was about to be scaled back in Sydney when a surfer was killed.

We need hospitals more than football stadiums, say Morocco's young protesters

We need hospitals more than football stadiums, say Morocco's young protesters

October 04, 2025

Morocco will soon have the world's largest football stadium but this has angered many young people who want better services.

Watch: Pets around the world blessed for Feast of Saint Francis

Watch: Pets around the world blessed for Feast of Saint Francis

October 05, 2025

Dogs, cats and even a rooster were blessed in celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Cars swept away in Bulgaria floods

Cars swept away in Bulgaria floods

October 04, 2025

At least three people, including two rescue workers, have been killed in the country's south-east

Watch: Protesters attempt to storm Georgia's presidential palace

Watch: Protesters attempt to storm Georgia's presidential palace

October 04, 2025

Water cannon and pepper spray was used by authorities to disperse protesters.

Hopes and fears in Gaza and Israel over potential ceasefire

Hopes and fears in Gaza and Israel over potential ceasefire

October 04, 2025

Hopes are growing of an end to the Israel-Gaza war, but it remains to be seen if the two sides can agree a ceasefire.

Watch: Emotional day in court as Diddy sentenced

Watch: Emotional day in court as Diddy sentenced

October 04, 2025

The BBC's Nada Tawfik was inside the courtroom as the convicted hip-hop mogul addressed his family and the judge.

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