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World News Headlines
- Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe
on October 28, 2026The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.
- Flávio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after defeat in Brazil's presidential election
on October 28, 2026Bolsonaro's arrival in the US ends speculation about his whereabouts after he failed to comply with an order to surrender his passports.
- Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions
on October 28, 2026The election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale.
- Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
on October 28, 2026With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.
- How did Flávio Bolsonaro end up in Miami?
on October 28, 2026BBC Verify has pieced together defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's journey through Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador to reach Miami.
- Myanmar diplomat breaks down as he urges world to 'end our suffering'
on October 28, 2026Kyaw Moe Tun - Myanmar's representative to the UN - makes an emotional appeal after saying the international community had failed the country's people.
- Watch: At the scene of Spain's deadly train crash
on October 28, 2026People have been killed after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train south of the capital Madrid, making this the country's worst disaster since 2013.
- What we know so far about deadly Spain train crash
on October 28, 2026More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the incident occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.
- How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
on October 28, 2026With 85% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections.
- Israel's election result is messy - here's why
on October 28, 2026Despite having the highest voter turnout in nearly three decades, Israel's elections have had no clear winner. What does this mean for the country, asks the BBC's Yolande Knell.
- Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
on October 28, 2026The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".
- Tanzania celebrates first natural gas discovery in more than 10 years
on October 28, 2026The energy minister described it as a "major milestone" for the East African nation.
- Serbian shot dead after attacking officer outside Israeli embassy, minister says
on October 28, 2026Authorities say the attacker in Belgrade was an underage male who was being monitored by security services.
- Anger in Kenya over extradition hearing delay for ex-British soldier accused of murdering woman
on October 28, 2026No official reason has been given for postponing next month’s hearing to May 2027, the family says.
- King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins
on October 28, 2026The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.
- A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science
on October 28, 2026AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy
- China's families are now supporting more old people than kids
on October 27, 2026The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.
- Ceasefire extended across Ukraine's Kherson region, officials say
on October 27, 2026The truce was originally planned for the stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been reported.
- Trump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rare
on October 27, 2026As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.
- Ex-wife of Zimbabwe's vice-president freed after collapse of attempted murder case
on October 27, 2026Marry Mubaiwa had been held on remand for seven years after being charged in 2019 for her then husband's attempted murder.
- What we know about Ukraine-Russia truce in Oleshky, brokered by Melania Trump
on October 27, 2026The Russian-occupied city of Oleshky has had no electricity, gas or water for three years, as residents reported having to eat weeds to survive.
- Dutch zookeeper dies after being mauled by leopard
on October 27, 2026The woman began her career at the park when she was 17 and had worked there on-and-off for four decades.
- Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin
on October 27, 2026An end to the conflict in Ukraine "will not be achieved through silence," Finland's President Alexander Stubb said.
- Watch: The Mbappé-Chairman Mao controversy explained
on October 27, 2026Kylian Mbappé has apologised for "ill-judged" comments he made about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
- Lula's comeback in Brazil dents Trump's ambitions for Latin America
on October 27, 2026The Trump-Lula relationship may have thawed, but several issues could reignite tensions between the two leaders.