Macron will nominate new French prime minister in 48 hours BBC News 9 October 2025 at 04:50 Sébastien Lecornu, the outgoing prime minister, said MPs recognise the pressing need to pass a budget by the end of the year.
No more veggie burgers? EU parliament votes to ban meat names for plant-based foods BBC News 9 October 2025 at 00:55 Pressure to ban meat labels for plant-based products comes from Europe's livestock farmers.
Social media content restricted in Afghanistan, Taliban sources confirm BBC News 8 October 2025 at 23:48 It comes just over a week after a two-day total internet shutdown across the country ended.
Somalia to increase Swahili teaching to boost East African ties BBC News 8 October 2025 at 22:24 The president says it will speed up integration into East Africa, seen as crucial for boosting trade.
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of preparing for war as Red Sea tensions rise BBC News 8 October 2025 at 21:29 Ethiopia has written to the UN, accusing Eritrea of "funding, mobilizing and directing armed groups" on its soil.
Three killed in latest Ukrainian strike on Russia's Belgorod region BBC News 8 October 2025 at 22:41 Wednesday's attack comes days after a similar strike caused mass power cuts.
Four dead after six-storey building partially collapses in Madrid BBC News 8 October 2025 at 22:41 An architect and three workers were among those who died at the building which was being renovated.
Prosecutors say Libyan freely confessed to Lockerbie bombing BBC News 8 October 2025 at 13:12 Abu Agila Mas'ud Kheir al-Marimi is said to have admitted his role in the murder of 270 people in the 1988 bombing.
Inside one battle-scarred Gaza building, displaced families tell the story of the war BBC News 8 October 2025 at 20:15 The Skeik building, in a quiet road in western Gaza City, has seen many families pass through it since the war began.
Crunch moment in French crisis as outgoing PM tries to avert new election BBC News 8 October 2025 at 20:04 Sébastien Lecornu has been given until Wednesday evening to come up with a plan for the "stability of the country".
Time may be running out for master of clocks Macron: What next for France? BBC News 8 October 2025 at 16:36 After eight years in office, Emmanuel Macron's position as president is coming under increasing pressure as France's political crisis escalates.
Chemistry Nobel awarded for work on new materials that could help planet BBC News 8 October 2025 at 17:52 The winners of the prestigious science prize were announced by the Nobel committee in Sweden.
Hundreds of US National Guard troops arrive in Chicago BBC News 8 October 2025 at 17:52 Troops from Texas have been sent on a controversial mission to support President Trump's immigration crackdown.
Burkina Faso junta detains NGO workers for 'spying' BBC News 8 October 2025 at 17:55 The security minister says the NGO "collected and passed on sensitive security information" - which it denies.
Watch: 'Eeyore, you good boy' - Florida dog leads deputy to missing 86-year-old BBC News 8 October 2025 at 07:35 Bodycam footage shows the officer responding to a call from a man concerned about his wife's whereabouts after she went for a walk.
Watch: Moment helicopter crashes onto California interstate BBC News 8 October 2025 at 04:41 One passenger was trapped under the aircraft and had to be rescued with the help of passing drivers who lifted the wreckage.
Israeli forces intercept new aid flotilla bound for Gaza BBC News 8 October 2025 at 17:05 Activists on board nine vessels carrying food and medical supplies for Palestinians will be deported, Israel says.
White House suggests some federal workers may not get back pay after shutdown BBC News 8 October 2025 at 06:08 With the shutdown about to enter its second week, Trump says some furloughed workers "don't deserve to be taken care of".
Telecoms company sent emails to wrong addresses during deadly outage BBC News 8 October 2025 at 16:00 The outage in Australia has been linked to four deaths as people could not reach emergency services.
Nigerian minister accused of forging qualifications resigns BBC News 8 October 2025 at 17:16 The forgery allegations have sparked outrage among some Nigerians, following a newspaper exposé.
Ecuador arrests five for alleged presidential assassination attempt BBC News 8 October 2025 at 08:31 A large group of people threw rocks at Daniel Noboa's car, which bears "signs of bullet damage", an official says.
'One of the greatest things' - Nigeria's art innovators on display in London BBC News 8 October 2025 at 11:48 Nigerian Modernism at the Tate spotlights a compelling period in the West African country's history.
The Indian messaging app that wants to take on WhatsApp BBC News 8 October 2025 at 14:58 Arattai is seeing a surge in popularity amid a push from Narendra Modi's government to boost self-reliance.
Chad cuts ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry BBC News 8 October 2025 at 12:04 The government says the charity African Parks displayed an arrogant and disrespectful attitude.
White House suggests some federal workers may not get back pay after shutdown BBC News 8 October 2025 at 06:08 With the shutdown about to enter its second week, Trump says some furloughed workers "don't deserve to be taken care of".
German mayor critically injured in stabbing attack, police say BBC News 8 October 2025 at 02:18 Chancellor Friedrich Merz says "we fear for the life" of Iris Stalzer, a newly-elected mayor in the western town of Herdecke.
Japan football official sentenced for viewing child abuse images on plane BBC News 8 October 2025 at 13:33 A flight crew had raised the alarm after they spotted Kageyama looking at the images on the plane.
Dazzling supermoon illuminates skylines around the world BBC News 8 October 2025 at 10:17 From Paris to Taipei, this week's supermoon, also known as the Harvest and Hunter's moons, was captured in photos.
At least 24 killed as army paraglider bombs Myanmar Buddhist festival BBC News 8 October 2025 at 16:36 Locals tell the BBC the carnage has made it hard to identify victims of the military attack.