Serbian shot dead after attacking officer outside Israeli embassy, minister says
Serbian police shot dead a young man outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade in the early hours of Wednesday after what authorities called a "terrorist attack".
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Tanzania celebrates first natural gas discovery in more than 10 years
Tanzania has announced a significant discovery of natural gas in the Mnazi Bay area in the south of the country - the first such find in a decade.
Anger in Kenya over extradition hearing delay for ex-British soldier accused of murdering woman
The family of a Kenyan woman allegedly murdered by a former British soldier 14 years ago has expressed outrage after being told an extradition hearing for the accused had been postponed until May 2027.
Ceasefire extended across Ukraine's Kherson region, officials say
The truce was originally planned for the stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been reported.
King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins
The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.
Dutch zookeeper dies after being mauled by leopard
Image source, Getty ImagesByOlivia IrelandPublished27 October 2026An experienced keeper at a Dutch zoo has died days after being mauled in a leopard enclosure, the safari park has confirmed.
Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin
The leaders of Finland and Norway have held a joint call with Vladimir Putin - rare contact between the Russian president and European leaders.
Lula's comeback in Brazil dents Trump's ambitions for Latin America
Image source, Getty ImagesByIone WellsPublished27 October 2026"Brazil will not accept being anyone's backyard," Brazil's left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared in his election victory speech, a message squarely aimed at Washington.
Ex-wife of Zimbabwe's vice-president freed after collapse of attempted murder case
Marry Mubaiwa had been held on remand for seven years after being charged in 2019 for her then husband's attempted murder.
Watch: At the scene of Spain's deadly train crash
People have been killed after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train south of the capital Madrid, making this the country's worst disaster since 2013.
Israel's election result is messy - here's why
Despite having the highest voter turnout in nearly three decades, Israel's elections have had no clear winner. What does this mean for the country, asks the BBC's Yolande Knell.
What we know about Ukraine-Russia truce in Oleshky, brokered by Melania Trump
The Russian-occupied city of Oleshky has had no electricity, gas or water for three years, as residents reported having to eat weeds to survive.
Watch: The Mbappé-Chairman Mao controversy explained
Kylian Mbappé has apologised for "ill-judged" comments he made about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
What we know so far about deadly Spain train crash
More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the incident occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.
China's families are now supporting more old people than kids
The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.
A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science
AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy
Netanyahu and Eisenkot face difficult paths to power as neither set to win majority
The two main blocs appear to have too few seats to form the next government without reliance on Arab parties.
Trump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rare
As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.
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