Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks after 'very productive' call BBC News 17 October 2025 at 04:42 The call comes a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the White House.
Aid group suspends Gaza operations after ceasefire BBC News 17 October 2025 at 03:58 The US and Israeli-backed GHF group was heavily criticised before it announced a “pause” on its operations.
Venezuelan fishermen in fear after US strikes on boats in the Caribbean BBC News 17 October 2025 at 04:21 At least 27 people have been killed in US strikes on alleged "narco-boats" in the Caribbean.
Titan submersible imploded due to poor engineering, say US officials BBC News 16 October 2025 at 17:43 The submersible disappeared from sensors on its journey to the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board.
Bears kill seven people in Japan this year as attacks hit record high BBC News 16 October 2025 at 23:55 Seven people have died since April this year - the highest number since figures started being recorded in 2006, officials say.
Netanyahu 'determined' to pressure Hamas to find remaining dead hostages BBC News 17 October 2025 at 00:25 The Israeli prime minister's comments come after Hamas said it could not access the bodies of 19 hostages in Gaza.
At least three dead after Kenya police open fire to disperse mourners of ex-PM Raila Odinga BBC News 17 October 2025 at 03:13 The crowds were so big that the public viewing was moved from the parliament building to a stadium.
Greece passes labour law allowing 13-hour workdays in some cases BBC News 16 October 2025 at 21:12 Under the new law, annual overtime is capped at 150 hours, and the standard 40-hour week still remains in place.
EU sets 2027 target for anti-drone system to defend against Russia BBC News 16 October 2025 at 23:34 It is part of a new drive for the 27-member European Union to be ready for conflict by 2030.
Andrew believed having sex with me was his birthright, Giuffre claimed in memoir BBC News 16 October 2025 at 05:48 Virginia Giuffre, who took her life earlier this year, gives her account of meeting Prince Andrew.
'I can't afford to save both twins': Sudan's war left one mother with an impossible choice BBC News 16 October 2025 at 07:10 The destruction and hunger that Sudan's war has brought leaves parents with some impossible choices.
Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti attacked by guards, family says BBC News 16 October 2025 at 20:08 The alleged attack on the 66-year-old is said to have left him unconscious. Israel's prison service called the claim "fake".
India casts doubt on Trump's claim Modi will stop buying Russian oil BBC News 16 October 2025 at 22:01 The Indian government says it is "not aware" of a call in which the US president claimed India's leader made the commitment.
French PM survives major test but breathing space will not last long BBC News 16 October 2025 at 21:46 Sébastien Lecornu survives two confidence votes in parliament and can now focus on passing the 2026 budget.
Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's trains in 'battle for the railways' BBC News 16 October 2025 at 07:04 In the last two months, Russia has hugely upped its attacks on Ukraine's trains and rail network.
Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti attacked by guards, family says BBC News 16 October 2025 at 20:08 The alleged attack on the 66-year-old is said to have left him unconscious. Israel's prison service called the claim "fake".
Oscar Wilde's library card reissued 130 years after being revoked over gay conviction BBC News 16 October 2025 at 18:30 The celebrated Irish writer had his pass revoked in 1895 after being imprisoned for a gay relationship.
Clashes between police and Gen Z protesters in Peru leave one dead BBC News 16 October 2025 at 20:50 The protests come just days after a new president was sworn in following Dina Boluarte's impeachment.
Kenya police fire shots at crowds gathered to see body of ex-PM Odinga BBC News 16 October 2025 at 23:58 The crowds were so big that the public viewing was moved from the parliament building to a stadium.
Andrew believed having sex with me was his birthright, Giuffre claimed in memoir BBC News 16 October 2025 at 05:48 Virginia Giuffre, who took her life earlier this year, gives her account of meeting Prince Andrew.
'Worse than starting from scratch': How big is the task of rebuilding Gaza? BBC News 16 October 2025 at 01:27 BBC Verify investigates the damage done by two years of war, which could take $70bn and decades to repair.
Titan submersible imploded due to poor engineering, say US officials BBC News 16 October 2025 at 16:00 The submersible disappeared from sensors on its journey to the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board.
China sacks officials over viral Arc'teryx fireworks show in Tibet BBC News 16 October 2025 at 10:14 Videos of fireworks resembling a "rising dragon" erupting over Himalayan foothills had drawn backlash.
Watch: Police fire tear gas at protesters in Peru BBC News 16 October 2025 at 14:35 Police fired tear gas at protesters who could be seen sheltering in doorways.
S Korea tycoon escapes paying $1bn in 'divorce of the century' BBC News 16 October 2025 at 14:07 The high court has struck down an order for Chey Tae-won to pay a record divorce settlement to his ex-wife.
India's exports to US plunge as Trump's 50% tariffs bite BBC News 16 October 2025 at 14:10 US has become India's most severely affected market since the tariff war began.
Trump says Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil BBC News 16 October 2025 at 12:23 The US president says the move is "a big stop", but there has been no confirmation so far from Delhi.
Months after fall of Assad, families of Syria's missing still seeking justice BBC News 16 October 2025 at 07:04 Some are only now coming forward with accounts of loved ones who disappeared during the civil war and are presumed dead.
War crimes alert as food runs out in besieged Sudan city BBC News 16 October 2025 at 00:51 Evidence of the intentional targeting of civilians in el-Fasher amounts to war crimes, researchers say.