National Guard activated ahead of No Kings protests planned across US BBC News 18 October 2025 at 15:00 Texas and Virginia governors have troops on standby amid nationwide protests against President Donald Trump.
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 01:57 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.
Exciting results from blood test for 50 cancers BBC News 18 October 2025 at 14:30 The Galleri test looks for fragments of DNA that have broken off a tumour and are circulating in the blood.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'It's scary to think I could have died': How Americans are 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.
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.
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.
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.
'It's scary to think I could have died': How Americans are 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.
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.
Netanyahu 'determined' to pressure Hamas to find remaining dead hostages BBC News 17 October 2025 at 17:13 The Israeli prime minister's comments come after Hamas said it could not access the bodies of 19 hostages in Gaza.
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.
Zelensky fails to secure Tomahawk missiles at talks with Trump BBC News 18 October 2025 at 06:57 Following the meeting, Trump calls for Kyiv and Moscow to "stop where they are" and end the war.
'Have a great life!' Trump orders prison release of disgraced ex-lawmaker Santos BBC News 18 October 2025 at 07:04 George Santos was jailed for seven years for stealing identities, including from members of his own family.
Bolton pleads not guilty to charges of sharing classified information BBC News 18 October 2025 at 00:27 Donald Trump's former national security adviser is accused of using personal messaging apps and email to share sensitive information.
Exciting results from blood test for 50 cancers BBC News 18 October 2025 at 06:02 The Galleri test looks for fragments of DNA that have broken off a tumour and are circulating in the blood.
Israel confirms latest body returned from Gaza is dead hostage BBC News 18 October 2025 at 16:53 Eliyahu Margalit is the 10th dead hostage Hamas has returned - out of 28.
US governor wins $1.4m playing blackjack in Las Vegas BBC News 17 October 2025 at 19:10 Billionaire JB Pritzker won the sum while on holiday with friends and family.
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.
Airline apologises for asking dead flight attendant for paperwork BBC News 17 October 2025 at 18:46 The woman's death has triggered widespread anger in Taiwan following speculation that she was overworked.
Can Putin's 'Flying Kremlin' travel through EU airspace to Budapest? BBC News 18 October 2025 at 00:35 If Putin does go to Budapest to meet Trump in the next two weeks, he would need to clear a few hurdles first.