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World News Headlines
- Musk says any limits on Ukraine's Starlink access down to US, not his firm
on October 14, 2026Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".
- Student protesters attack government buildings in Tirana
on October 14, 2026Thousands of students in Albania are calling for better university conditions and job prospects, but buildings have been set on fire in the unrest.
- Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?
on October 14, 2026It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
- What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try
on October 14, 2026New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content.
- Kenya confirms second Ebola case - a relative of the first victim
on October 14, 2026It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.
- Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022
on October 14, 2026The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.
- Burnham says he wants to 'repair bridges' between Ukraine and US
on October 14, 2026It comes as the prime minister meets President Zelensky at Downing Street.
- Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
on October 14, 2026Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.
- What we know about the deadly Six Flags rollercoaster incident in Georgia
on October 14, 2026Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died on Monday after police say he was ejected from a ride at an amusement park.
- Container ship hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz, Singapore says
on October 14, 2026All 21 sailors on the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit by an projectile on Tuesday, maritime authorities say.
- US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices
on October 14, 2026The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.
- Pope walking and recovering 'as expected' after surgery, doctors say
on October 14, 2026The 71-year-old Pope was diagnosed with lung cancer after the 90-minute procedure on Tuesday.
- Hundreds of thousands of workers on strike across Republic of Ireland
on October 14, 2026It comes amidst an an ongoing pay dispute between public sector workers and the Irish government.
- Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines
on October 14, 2026Four years after the attacks, Serhii Kuznetsov appears in court accused of a plot to destroy Russia's gas pipelines to Germany.
- Australia's first-ever Michelin stars go to 11 restaurants in one state
on October 14, 2026All of the spots are in South Australia, reportedly because the state government paid for incognito inspectors to visit.
- Are the European Women's World Cup play-offs working?
on October 14, 2026The ease in which England saw off Greece in round one of the Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs showed just how inefficient the structure currently is.
- What we know about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis
on October 14, 2026The Pope is recovering in hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung.
- Mauritius reels from worst riots in decades after woman shot by police
on October 14, 2026Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam imposed a curfew after days of unrest that first began over water shortages.
- Turkish police raid opposition TV station, halting live broadcasts
on October 14, 2026It is the latest in a series of crackdowns on media critical of the Turkish president and his government.
- Watch: Block of flats destroyed in Russian strikes on Ukraine
on October 14, 2026BBC Ukraine Correspondent Dan Johnson is in Kyiv, where at least three people were killed in overnight strikes.
- World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey
on October 14, 2026Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.
- Watch: Hong Kong crowds queue to see Van Gogh painting unveiled for first time in 60 years
on October 14, 2026Châtaigniers en fleurs, also known as Chestnut Trees in Blossom, is expected to receive record bids at auction this weekend.
- Watch: Witnesses describe 'traumatic' moment man fell out of Six Flags rollercoaster
on October 13, 2026One person has died and others were injured after an incident at a US amusement park.
- Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
on October 13, 2026Striking images including an urban coyote and an elephant carrying a dead calf are among this year's winners.
- 'I'd talk to the TV': The paid companions bringing warmth to China's lonely
on October 13, 2026As loneliness grows in China, a new industry is emerging to provide companionship and support.
- Who's to blame for the toxic haze choking South East Asia?
on October 13, 2026Anger is mounting at the companies accused of burning land in Indonesia and the authorities who have failed to stop them.
- Why the lonely in China are hiring 'temporary children'
on October 13, 2026A new industry being dubbed the “loneliness economy” has emerged in China, with people hiring themselves out as companions to help the elderly.
- Saudi employee charged with planting recording device in OpenAI office
on October 13, 2026Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.