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World News Headlines
- What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base
on October 18, 2026At least four people are confirmed to have died after a huge fire swept through the base.
- Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US
on October 18, 2026A new wave of synthetic drugs is sweeping across the United States, raising fear of a worsening drug crisis. The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from the frontlines in South Side, Chicago, where communities are battling the crisis.
- Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the USon October 18, 2026
A new wave of synthetic drugs is sweeping across the United States, raising fear of a worsening drug crisis. The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from the frontlines in South Side, Chicago, where communities are battling the crisis.
- Macron calls for 'calm and order' after riots across France
on October 18, 2026French President Emmanuel Macron gives a national address after widespread disorder and as some looting continued in Paris.
- Cindy Crawford 'beyond heartbroken' after death of son Presley at 27
on October 18, 2026Presley Gerber's death in September is being investigated as a suspected overdose.
- Oil facilities hit in deadly overnight attack on St Petersburg
on October 18, 2026At least one person was killed in the strikes, which also hit a data centre used by Russia's equivalent of Facebook.
- Search for Amelia Earhart's plane resumes after stormy weather
on October 18, 2026An expedition to a remote Pacific island hoping to uncover the American aviator's wreckage was on hold for three days.
- European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
on October 18, 2026The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.
- Pope Leo XIV thanks wellwishers in first event after cancer surgery
on October 18, 2026The Pope's first event since his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery saw him recite the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace.
- Parisians wake up to protest damage and looted shops
on October 18, 2026Violence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest day of demonstrations against conditions in schools and the cost of living.
- Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies
on October 18, 2026The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns.
- Photos show luxury boat with 50m pool and water slides near Kim Jong Un's summer retreat
on October 17, 2026Satellite images give clues about how Kim spends his holidays - something far out of reach for most North Koreans.
- How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France
on October 17, 2026Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.
- Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania
on October 17, 2026There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.
- At least 17 dead in crush at Hindu festival event in India
on October 17, 2026Many more have been injured at an event in the Indian city of Kolkata to mark a Hindu festival.
- Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
on October 17, 2026The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
- Nursery owner in China jailed for life after hundreds of children poisoned
on October 17, 2026She and five staff members were found to have used the inedible paint in meals to make them look more appealing.
- Rare pink diamond goes on display in France 100 years after amateur heist
on October 17, 2026The French royal jewel will be on public display for the first time since it was found hidden in an apple after a 1926 theft.
- Teacher fought US school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'
on October 17, 2026The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.
- Katie Zacharia leaving White House role less than five days into job
on October 17, 2026Her public debut as press secretary ended with a flurry of media criticism about her credentials and preparedness.
- Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian and US surfers in Mexico
on October 17, 2026Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were killed on a surfing trip in an apparent botched robbery.
- Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms
on October 17, 2026The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.
- The uncertain future of Canada's 30 rescued belugas
on October 17, 2026An international rescue operation for the last 30 captive whales in Canada made headlines. Then five of them died.
- A thousand slogans echoed here - but it could be the end for iconic Delhi protest site
on October 17, 2026Jantar Mantar, an 18th Century site almost synonymous with demonstrations in Delhi, has been denotified as a protest site.
- Trial of German steakhouse heiress that sparked a huge spy scandal
on October 16, 2026For 15 months, a high-security courtroom in Hamburg has been hearing the case of Christina Block, accused of ordering the abduction of her children.
- What we learned from heated US midterm Senate debates
on October 16, 2026As the 3 November election approaches and both parties fight for control of Congress, some clear themes have emerged.
- Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch
on October 16, 2026The Australian government hopes to protect social media users from being served content they don't want to see.
- Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back - with Starlink playing a key role
on October 16, 2026The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.
- Watch: Will Ukraine get the support needed as tensions with US rise?
on October 16, 2026Zelensky thanked the "real leaders" ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels.