Hurricane leaves trail of destruction across Caribbean BBC News 30 October 2025 at 22:23 The storm has been downgraded from a Category 5 to a Category 2 storm but is gathering speed.
Xi and Trump find temporary truce as China plays longer game BBC News 30 October 2025 at 19:54 Talks have helped to steady a rocky relationship between the world's top two economies - but the rivalry persists.
Israeli troops kill municipal worker in south Lebanon raid BBC News 30 October 2025 at 19:09 The operation, which Israel says was aimed at Hezbollah, draws a furious response from the Lebanese government.
Trump directs nuclear weapons testing to resume for first time in over 30 years BBC News 30 October 2025 at 18:39 It is necessary for the US to keep pace with weapons programmes in China and Russia, the president says.
Cruise operator 'failed' woman who was left on island and died, family says BBC News 30 October 2025 at 10:10 Katherine Rees said her mum, 80, had fallen ill during a hike on a remote Australian island and was told to return to the ship by herself.
Climate change intensified India's heatwaves in 2024 - Lancet study BBC News 30 October 2025 at 19:03 Climate change caused one-third of India’s 2024 heatwave days, worsening health and economic losses.
Trump hails 'amazing' meeting with China's Xi but no formal trade deal agreed BBC News 30 October 2025 at 18:24 The US president and his Chinese counterpart met face-to-face for the first time in six years.
Sudan RSF chief promises investigation as anger mounts over el-Fasher killings BBC News 30 October 2025 at 17:52 The announcement comes after growing reports of mass killings, including of patients at a hospital.
Reports of mass killings in Sudan have echoes of its dark past BBC News 30 October 2025 at 18:27 Some are warning of a genocide unfolding in Darfur - violence that is linked to killings there 20 years ago.
Who is Rob Jetten, tipped to become youngest Dutch prime minister? BBC News 30 October 2025 at 11:50 Rob Jetten's electoral success has come as a surprise, but politically, all the stars were aligned for him to achieve it.
Watch: US and China's different reports of their trade meeting BBC News 30 October 2025 at 17:26 The BBC's Laura Bicker explains how the two nation's have reported on the trade negotiations.
Watch: US and China's different reports of their trade meeting BBC News 30 October 2025 at 17:26 The BBC's Laura Bicker explains how the two nation's have reported on the trade negotiations.
Handshakes and whispers: Trump and Xi's meeting…in 73 seconds BBC News 30 October 2025 at 14:07 Trump says the meeting with President Xi, which was their first face-to-face interaction since 2019, was a "great success".
Five new suspects arrested over Louvre jewellery theft BBC News 30 October 2025 at 17:23 They were arrested on Wednesday night in the Paris region, Paris' public prosecutor said.
Who is Rob Jetten, tipped to become youngest Dutch prime minister? BBC News 30 October 2025 at 11:50 Rob Jetten's electoral success has come as a surprise, but politically, all the stars were aligned for him to achieve it.
Dozens dead in 'total devastation' left behind by Hurricane Melissa BBC News 30 October 2025 at 11:08 The hurricane - Jamaica's worst to date - was downgraded from a category five storm on Wednesday.
Handshakes and whispers: Trump and Xi's meeting…in 73 seconds BBC News 30 October 2025 at 14:07 Trump says the meeting with President Xi, which was their first face-to-face interaction since 2019, was a "great success".
K-pop group NewJeans loses legal battle against agency BBC News 30 October 2025 at 13:08 A South Korean court rules that the act's contract with the label, which runs until 2029, is valid.
Cruise operator 'failed' woman who was left on island and died, family says BBC News 30 October 2025 at 10:10 Katherine Rees said her mum, 80, had fallen ill during a hike on a remote Australian island and was told to return to the ship by herself.
Teenage cricketer dies in Melbourne after being hit by ball BBC News 30 October 2025 at 12:54 The 17-year-old was rushed to hospital on Tuesday and placed on life support but died on Thursday.
New videos show executions after RSF militia takes key Sudan city BBC News 29 October 2025 at 23:10 RSF troops executed a number of unarmed people after seizing el-Fasher, videos reviewed by BBC Verify show.
France enshrines need for consent into rape law in wake of Gisèle Pelicot case BBC News 30 October 2025 at 02:00 The debate over the change in legislation gained renewed urgency following the mass rape trial which shocked France last year.
Trump directs nuclear weapons testing to resume for first time in over 30 years BBC News 30 October 2025 at 18:39 It is necessary for the US to keep pace with weapons programmes in China and Russia, the president says.
Dutch centrist liberals neck and neck with populist Wilders in tight election BBC News 30 October 2025 at 21:18 Rob Jetten's D66 party celebrates but with most of the votes counted the result is too close to call.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 104, health ministry says, after Hamas accused of killing soldier BBC News 30 October 2025 at 00:04 US President Trump says "nothing" will jeopardise the two-week-old ceasefire despite the flare-up of violence.
Two suspects partially admit involvement in Louvre heist, prosecutor says BBC News 30 October 2025 at 01:51 The Paris prosecutor says the jewels are not yet recovered and there could be a bigger gang behind the theft.
France enshrines need for consent into rape law in wake of Gisèle Pelicot case BBC News 30 October 2025 at 02:00 The debate over the change in legislation gained renewed urgency following the mass rape trial which shocked France last year.
Investigation after woman left behind by cruise ship dies on island BBC News 30 October 2025 at 02:03 Crew of Coral Adventurer only realised the 80-year-old Australian was missing hours after they left Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef.
Messages in a bottle from WWI soldiers found on Australian coast BBC News 29 October 2025 at 19:36 The notes were thrown overboard just a few days into a voyage to join the battlefields of France more than a century ago.