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Trump urges mediators to 'move fast' as key Gaza peace talks set to begin

Trump urges mediators to 'move fast' as key Gaza peace talks set to begin

October 06, 2025

Strikes have continued in Gaza as negotiators prepare to head to Egypt for talks starting on Monday.

As Gisèle Pelicot faces one of her rapists in court, what has changed in France?

As Gisèle Pelicot faces one of her rapists in court, what has changed in France?

October 06, 2025

Gisèle Pelicot's dominant stance was seen as a moment in France's MeToo movement but the enthusiasm appears to be wilting.

Congress remains deadlocked on shutdown ahead of Monday vote

Congress remains deadlocked on shutdown ahead of Monday vote

October 05, 2025

The Senate will meet again on Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances appear slim.

Trump sends troops from California to Portland after court denies deployment

Trump sends troops from California to Portland after court denies deployment

October 06, 2025

The move appears aimed at circumventing an order barring the deployment of National Guard troops in Oregon.

Billionaire populist Andrej Babis' party wins Czech parliamentary election

Billionaire populist Andrej Babis' party wins Czech parliamentary election

October 05, 2025

However, his ANO party falls short of an overall majority in preliminary results.

Five killed in large Russian missile and drone attack, Zelensky says

Five killed in large Russian missile and drone attack, Zelensky says

October 05, 2025

Russia says it carried out an overnight strike on Ukrainian military and infrastructure targets.

Australia signs key defence deal with Papua New Guinea

Australia signs key defence deal with Papua New Guinea

October 06, 2025

Experts say the deal seeks to counter Beijing's growing influence, but PNG says it is not about China.

Al-Shabab militants dress as soldiers to storm Somali jail

Al-Shabab militants dress as soldiers to storm Somali jail

October 05, 2025

An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.

Georgia protesters try to storm Tbilisi presidential palace

Georgia protesters try to storm Tbilisi presidential palace

October 05, 2025

Police used pepper spray to disperse demonstrators amid growing turmoil in the Caucasus country.

Syria holds first elections since Assad, but not in all provinces

Syria holds first elections since Assad, but not in all provinces

October 05, 2025

Three provinces will not be included "for security reasons", amid concerns over how representative the polls will be.

Shock in Gaza as Trump appears to welcome Hamas response to US peace plan

Shock in Gaza as Trump appears to welcome Hamas response to US peace plan

October 04, 2025

Hamas agreed to release the hostages and to the idea of handing over governing Gaza to Palestinian technocrats, but did not give a clear response to many other elements.

BBC tracks down sextortion scammer targeting teenage boys

BBC tracks down sextortion scammer targeting teenage boys

October 05, 2025

The BBC challenges the scammers targeting teenagers like Evan Boettler, who took his own life just 90 minutes after being contacted.

The before and after images showing glaciers vanishing before our eyes

The before and after images showing glaciers vanishing before our eyes

October 05, 2025

They are melting like never seen before, changing landscapes around the world beyond recognition.

How the US got left behind in the global electric car race

How the US got left behind in the global electric car race

October 05, 2025

Despite a recent surge in demand, the US is a laggard in EV sales compared to much of the rest of the world.

'They're not just sharing needles, they're sharing blood': How HIV cases soared in Fiji

'They're not just sharing needles, they're sharing blood': How HIV cases soared in Fiji

October 05, 2025

The small South Pacific nation is facing one of the world's fastest growing HIV epidemics.

Who is Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi?

Who is Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi?

October 05, 2025

The conservative politician, who sees Margaret Thatcher as an inspiration, is set to be Japan's first female prime minister.

Watch: Will President Trump get a Nobel Peace Prize?

Watch: Will President Trump get a Nobel Peace Prize?

October 06, 2025

The BBC asked Americans in Washington what they think the US president needs to do to earn the prestigious award.

Watch: Pets around the world blessed for Feast of Saint Francis

Watch: Pets around the world blessed for Feast of Saint Francis

October 05, 2025

Dogs, cats and even a rooster were blessed in celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Cars swept away in Bulgaria floods

Cars swept away in Bulgaria floods

October 04, 2025

At least three people, including two rescue workers, have been killed in the country's south-east

Hopes and fears in Gaza and Israel over potential ceasefire

Hopes and fears in Gaza and Israel over potential ceasefire

October 04, 2025

Hopes are growing of an end to the Israel-Gaza war, but it remains to be seen if the two sides can agree a ceasefire.

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