US judge blocks Trump administration from halting Snap food benefits BBC News 1 November 2025 at 02:48 A federal judge said the plan to suspend food aid to millions of Americans during the ongoing US government shutdown is likely unlawful.
More than 60,000 flee Sudanese city after its capture by RSF militia, says UN BBC News 1 November 2025 at 02:01 El-Fasher is under the control of paramilitaries accused of mass executions and crimes against humanity.
Several hundred feared dead as Tanzania election protests continue BBC News 31 October 2025 at 23:26 A diplomatic source tells the BBC there is credible evidence that at least 500 people had died.
'We saw people murdered in front of us' - Sudan siege survivors speak to the BBC BBC News 31 October 2025 at 06:01 Harrowing accounts from people who have escaped an RSF assault on the besieged city of el-Fasher.
South Africa hits back at US refugee plan to favour white Afrikaners BBC News 1 November 2025 at 00:45 Pretoria rubbishes claims of a white genocide and quotes prominent Afrikaners who dub Trump's plans racist.
Canada's Carney to visit Xi in China, marking 'turning point' in relations BBC News 1 November 2025 at 01:13 Finding it hard to reach a resolution of its trade dispute with the US after Trump suspended talks, Canada turns to other major economies.
Sixty years after tourist stole skull from cathedral, he sends it back BBC News 31 October 2025 at 19:51 "It's not something you expect," says Franz Zehetner, who opened the parcel addressed to Vienna's St Stephen's Cathedral.
Disney pulls channels from YouTube TV over fee dispute BBC News 1 November 2025 at 00:43 ESPN, ABC and other Disney channels will not be available to YouTube TV subscribers.
Nvidia strikes bumper AI deals with Asia tech giants BBC News 31 October 2025 at 19:24 Fresh from $5 trillion valuation, global chips giant Nvidia has signed deals with LG, Hyundai and Samsung
The US bet big with Argentina bailout - is it paying off? BBC News 31 October 2025 at 08:11 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the Argentine peso "undervalued". But not many people agree.
Watch: Train smashes into truck at Dutch level crossing BBC News 31 October 2025 at 21:37 Five people sustained minor injuries but nobody was seriously hurt in the incident in Meteren.
US strikes on alleged drug boats violate law, UN human rights chief says BBC News 31 October 2025 at 21:05 Volker Türk said the strikes were "unacceptable" and urged Washington to halt them immediately.
Dutch centrist Rob Jetten claims victory in neck-and-neck election race BBC News 31 October 2025 at 23:20 Jetten said his D66 liberal party had achieved a historic result after vote analysis indicated it could be beaten.
Barcelona's Sagrada Família becomes world's tallest church BBC News 31 October 2025 at 10:40 The Gaudí-designed architectural marvel now stands at an impressive 162.91 metres.
Several hundred feared dead as Tanzania election protests continue BBC News 31 October 2025 at 23:26 A diplomatic source tells the BBC there is credible evidence that at least 500 people had died.
Trump caps refugee admissions at record low - with most to be white South Africans BBC News 31 October 2025 at 09:57 The president sets the limit at 7,500 for the coming year, a dramatic cut from 125,000.
How teenager gave a street concert and was caught up in Russia's repressive past BBC News 31 October 2025 at 08:19 Diana Loginova sang songs critical of the Kremlin. The 18-year-old and her bandmate are now in court.
Nvidia strikes bumper AI deals with Asia tech giants BBC News 31 October 2025 at 19:24 Fresh from $5 trillion valuation, global chips giant Nvidia has signed deals with LG, Hyundai and Samsung
Latvian vote to pull out of treaty on protecting women from violence prompts outcry BBC News 31 October 2025 at 23:57 Several thousand people protested against the vote, and it is now up to the president to decide the next step.
India-US sign 10-year defence pact amid tariff turmoil BBC News 31 October 2025 at 16:02 This comes as the two countries try to close a trade deal and tide over tense ties after Trump's 50% tariffs on India.
Japanese series that inspired Power Rangers to end after 50 years, reports say BBC News 31 October 2025 at 16:49 The franchise is the inspiration for many other superhero shows that have aired in Asia.
Russia's new nuclear weapons - real threat or Putin bluster? BBC News 31 October 2025 at 16:00 This week alone, the Russian president unveiled two nuclear-capable weapons - but their value may be more symbolic than military.
Jamaica's 'ground zero' - Assessing hurricane damage in Black River BBC News 31 October 2025 at 07:43 The southwest of the island bore the full force Hurricane Melissa's 185 mph (295km/h) winds on Tuesday.
'Everything's gone' - BBC finally able to access one of Jamaica's worst-hit areas BBC News 31 October 2025 at 02:39 Buildings, power lines, and a church once visited by King Charles are down in the tourism hub of Falmouth.
'Give your money away,' Billie Eilish tells billionaires BBC News 31 October 2025 at 12:28 The singer called on the mega wealthy to donate more to charity, during a speech at the WSJ Awards attended by the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and George Lucas.
Russia's new nuclear weapons - real threat or Putin bluster? BBC News 31 October 2025 at 16:00 This week alone, the Russian president unveiled two nuclear-capable weapons - but their value may be more symbolic than military.
Nasa hits back at Kim Kardashian's moon landing conspiracy BBC News 31 October 2025 at 14:25 In a recent episode of her TV series, the reality star said she believed the moon landing was fake.
Hurricane death toll rises as Jamaica aid effort struggles BBC News 31 October 2025 at 19:36 The devastating storm claimed nearly 50 lives when it swept Haiti and Jamaica this week.
Apartheid police assault killed Nobel laureate Luthuli, South Africa court rules BBC News 31 October 2025 at 15:24 The court sets aside the 1967 inquest that found that the anti-apartheid hero was hit by a goods train.