Zelensky fails to secure Tomahawk missiles at talks with Trump BBC News 18 October 2025 at 15:42 Following the meeting, Trump calls for Kyiv and Moscow to "stop where they are" and end the war.
Eleven killed after Israel hits bus in Gaza, Hamas-run civil defence says BBC News 18 October 2025 at 22:39 The Israeli military said it had fired at a "suspicious vehicle" it said had crossed the line demarcating the area occupied by its forces.
No Kings protests begin as anti-Trump rallies spread across US BBC News 19 October 2025 at 00:03 Protests are planned in over 2,500 cities across the US, including New York, DC, Atlanta and Los Angeles.
Afghanistan pulls out of cricket series after it says Pakistan air strike killed local players BBC News 18 October 2025 at 23:15 Pakistan said the strike targeted militants and denied attacking civilians.
New blood test may speed up diagnosis of 50 cancer types, study says BBC News 18 October 2025 at 15:13 The Galleri test looks for fragments of DNA that have broken off a tumour and are circulating in the blood.
'We are orphans': Kenyans bid farewell to ex-PM Odinga in his political heartland BBC News 18 October 2025 at 23:03 Kisumu mourners flock to see Raila Odinga's body as Barack Obama remembers "a true champion of democracy".
Chinese Nobel laureate and physicist Chen Ning Yang dies aged 103 BBC News 18 October 2025 at 14:49 Yang, one of the world's most influential scientists, earned global recognition for his work in theoretical physics.
Smuggler jailed for 40 years after shipping ballistic missile parts from Iran BBC News 18 October 2025 at 07:10 The Pakistani convict called himself a "walking dead person" just days before his last voyage destined for Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Can Putin's 'Flying Kremlin' travel through EU airspace to Budapest? BBC News 18 October 2025 at 20:08 If Putin does go to Budapest to meet Trump in the next two weeks, he would need to clear a few hurdles first.
Skeletons found in mass grave are ancient Roman soldiers, study finds BBC News 18 October 2025 at 17:03 The archaeological discovery in Croatia contains seven male skeletons scientists believe are 1,700 years old.
Israel confirms latest body returned from Gaza is dead hostage BBC News 18 October 2025 at 19:35 Eliyahu Margalit is the 10th dead hostage Hamas has returned - out of 28.
'Have a great life!' Trump orders prison release of disgraced ex-lawmaker Santos BBC News 18 October 2025 at 13:45 George Santos was jailed for seven years for stealing identities, including from members of his own family.
Mystery heatwave warms Pacific Ocean to new record BBC News 18 October 2025 at 07:26 Temperatures have surged across a large area of the north Pacific - and scientists don't know exactly why.
Ohtani rewrites history to send Dodgers to World Series BBC News 18 October 2025 at 14:35 Shohei Ohtani deliverers one of the greatest performances in baseball history as defending champions the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers to reach the World Series.
Trump only one who can force Putin to negotiating table, Finnish president tells BBC BBC News 18 October 2025 at 13:05 You have to "force Russia to come to the negotiating table" and that is the deal the US leader is trying to make," Alexander Stubb said.
Polish judge refuses to extradite Ukrainian Nord Stream blasts suspect BBC News 18 October 2025 at 04:06 The judge ordered his release, after a ruling that was met with a ripple of surprise in court and a smile from the Ukrainian in the dock.
Baek Se-hee, author of I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki, dies at 35 BBC News 17 October 2025 at 17:05 South Korean writer Baek Se-hee was known for her 2018 bestselling memoir about her struggle with depression.
How an old suitcase revealed a hidden family fortune, lost under Nazi rule BBC News 18 October 2025 at 13:01 The contents of his late father's case led Antony Easton to uncover a rich and tragic history.
Ritual, wrestling and Reddit: Grand Sumo meets internet fandom in London BBC News 18 October 2025 at 07:10 Going to Japan is almost the only way to see a top-flight suo sumo tournament. This week, London is hosting.
'It's scary to think I could have died' - the Americans coming back from fentanyl addiction BBC News 18 October 2025 at 07:42 Fatal overdoses in the US are falling - and Kayla's state of North Carolina is at the forefront of that trend.
Buying more, wearing less - why India's Diwali gold rush is different BBC News 18 October 2025 at 07:44 Soaring gold prices have dented jewellery demand but Indians are not ready to give up on the metal yet.
'We have to prioritise South Africans': Anti-migrant movement blocks foreigners from healthcare BBC News 18 October 2025 at 07:45 Activists are stopping foreigners going to some health clinics with little push-back from the state.
Putin-Trump call a curveball for Zelensky ahead of White House meeting BBC News 17 October 2025 at 10:08 The phone conversation, held while Zelensky was flying to Washington, stole a march on his big moment.
Five takeaways from NYC mayoral debate as Mamdani and Cuomo clash BBC News 17 October 2025 at 21:17 The three leading candidates for New York City mayor have been making their case to lead America's biggest city.
'We're turning the tide on Gaza starvation crisis' - UN aid chief BBC News 18 October 2025 at 20:53 Tom Fletcher told the BBC more aid trucks were entering Gaza, but that it was a "huge job" to get vital supplies to those in need.
'It's a joyous moment' - Brother of Prince Andrew accuser BBC News 18 October 2025 at 17:51 Sky Roberts told BBC Newsnight the family has mixed emotions after the prince gave up his titles.
How would US Tomahawk missiles change the Ukraine-Russia war? BBC News 17 October 2025 at 21:24 The BBC's Jonathan Beale explains what impact the weapons might have if the US decides to send them to Ukraine.
Watch: Brits row from Peru to Australia in tiny boat BBC News 18 October 2025 at 22:32 Jess Rowe and Miriam Payne told the BBC how they made the six-month journey unsupported, catching fish and growing their own vegetables.
Eleven killed after Israel hits bus in Gaza, Hamas-run civil defence says BBC News 18 October 2025 at 22:39 The Israeli military said it had fired at a "suspicious vehicle" it said had crossed the line demarcating the area occupied by its forces.