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Drone strikes on civilians suggest new Russian tactics of fear in Ukraine

Ukrainians tell of their fear as BBC Verify analyses videos appearing to show drone strikes on civilians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fdchk4J

Spain mourns as death toll passes 150 in catastrophic floods

At least 158 people have died in Spain's worst flooding disaster in decades as rescuers race to find victims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3h1G4wD

Tensions rise in Beirut after influx of displaced people

An influx of refugees fleeing Israeli strikes risks exacerbating sectarian divisions in the Lebanese capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f0uBDhJ

Watch: Hailstorms and floods sweep through parts of Spain

At least seven people have been reported missing after being swept away by floods and travel has been disrupted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HQ9u6q7

Former Trump aide Steve Bannon released from jail

Bannon says his time in prison "not only didn’t break me, it empowered me". from BBC News https://ift.tt/uM0lnpq

Chinese police target Halloween revellers in Shanghai

Witnesses say police dispersed crowds of partygoers, while photos of arrests have circulated online. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E2zg31Z

Gaza aid fears as Israel bans UN Palestinian refugee agency

Israel passes two laws which Western governments fear could have devastating consequences for civilians in the Gaza Strip. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H7l9iIg

Smuggler selling ‘fast track’ Channel crossing speaks to BBC undercover reporter

More migrants from Vietnam than any other nation are taking small boats to the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PjVOM7Y

ICC prosecutor denies sexual misconduct allegations

Karim Khan also asks for an immediate investigation into the allegations against him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2dyeJ6h

Georgian PM rejects claims of election fraud

There are always "irregularities" in election counts says Irakli Kobakhidze, but he denied interfering with the results. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GX7V5q2

Japan's ruling party loses its majority after snap election

The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kdWXwx8

Chaos and political drama rock Japan's snap election

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba made a political gamble, and it backfired, leaving a weakened ruling party. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gq8w1kO

Mining giants sign $30bn settlement for 2015 Brazil dam collapse

The dam collapse released toxic waste and mud, which flooded nearby towns, rivers and forests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cSTho7b

Georgia's ruling party leads pro-EU opposition in crucial vote - projection

A partial projection by Georgia's central election commission gives the ruling party almost 53% of the vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9nWy13P

Mafia cocaine trafficker arrested after posing by Escobar's grave

Luigi Belvedere has been arrested in Medellín after almost four years on the run in Colombia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HaK4jGQ

Menendez brothers should be freed on parole, says top prosecutor

Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of killing their parents in a case that gained worldwide attention. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7vVmkia

Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in coming days

The US believes the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may open the door to an agreement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gyjdhe6

Top LA prosecutor backs resentencing of Menendez brothers

The brothers were convicted of killing their parents in a case that gained worldwide attention. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7vVmkia

The Indian activist who went on a hunger strike to save his cold desert home

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who ended a 16-day-long hunger strike this week, says his fight is not over. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J1e8qn4

IDF soldiers should refuse orders that may be war crimes, Israeli ex-security adviser tells BBC

A former senior security official tells Fergal Keane that Israel might be committing war crimes in northern Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y82vlB0

Liberation theology icon and champion of the poor Gutiérrez dies

Gustavo Gutiérrez founded liberation theology, both revered and reviled in the Catholic Church. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RUOVAgb

Giuliani must turn over $6m NYC apartment to election workers

He has a week to also hand over watches and sports memorabilia to two election Georgia workers who successfully sued him for defamation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7MVvmXN

McDonald's burgers linked to E. coli outbreak in the US

At least 49 people have been sickened and one person has died, according to the CDC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u9BfaC5

Palestinians fleeing Jabalia say bodies are left lying on streets

Displaced residents give harrowing accounts of the situation as an Israeli offensive continues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vxzFHXK

German police raid pizzeria serving side order of cocaine

The number 40 pizza was one of the Düsseldorf restaurant's most popular pizzas, police said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UZuLepS

India’s start-ups look to villages to drive next leg of growth

Indian start-ups are shifting their focus to rural consumers, hoping to tap into a new wave of growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JfNCBW7

Lebanon says four dead in Israeli strike near southern Beirut hospital

Thirteen air strikes hit locations in southern Beirut on Monday evening, authorities said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rIR0Asc

Israel still preventing humanitarian missions to north Gaza, Unrwa says

Israeli forces are besieging hospitals and shelters, medics say. The Israeli military says Hamas has regrouped in the area. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4zUkxZh

UN 'deeply concerned' Kenya returned Turkish refugees

The UN's statement follows reports that multiple Turkish nationals were abducted in Nairobi on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vmkBO4j

Liam Payne fans hold vigils around the world

Thousands of the One Direction star's followers have gathered globally in memory of the singer who died last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6gtYxdz

Mozambique opposition lawyer shot dead

Lawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe were gunned down in broad daylight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F9bNoVU

Beirut rocked by fresh Israeli air strikes

At least 12 strikes were reported Saturday in Beirut in the heaviest attack Lebanon's capital saw in more than a week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rnfzcov

Farmers seen fleeing Nebraska wildfire during harvest

Video shows tractors being overwhelmed by tall plumes of smoke as firefighters battled the blaze. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F9ntY6V

Tearful lifeguard recounts off-duty rescue of teen lost at sea

Noland Keaulana says he "wouldn't have been able to sleep" if he hadn’t searched for his friend's son, missing in a kayak off Hawaii. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZSv3G4E

How Israel found and killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Israel had hunted the architect of the 7 October atrocities for more than a year. A chance encounter in Rafah got him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GainHU5

Australia PM faces backlash over new A$4.3m beach pad

The purchase comes months out from an election in which the cost of living and housing are key issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SqCjJZ8

Gazans describe fresh horror in north as Israel renews offensive

Israel has told 400,000 people to evacuate the area, but many are too exhausted and fearful to leave. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U1yBiN3

Bowen: US threat to cut Israel military aid is sign of anger at broken promises

The letter criticising Israel over Gaza aid is an attempt to redress the balance between the US and its ally, our international editor says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LdTIHAo

Mayor and 15 others killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon council meeting

Sixteen people are dead following air strikes on municipal buildings in the city of Nabatieh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QcaKpxh

Fake vintage wine gang busted in France and Italy, police say

The group is alleged to have made fake labels from famous French vineyards, using them to sell cheap wine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TgcbA3I

Actor says Trump 'should be grateful' for controversial film

The Apprentice, which focuses on Trump's early years as a real estate tycoon, is released this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6LeS9wn

Lufthansa hit with record penalty after barring Jewish passengers

The German airline has agreed to pay $4m to resolve claims it discriminated against Jewish passengers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/thGqkU7

Elon Musk accused of copying designs by I, Robot director

Alex Proyas, who directed the 2004 Will Smith film, compared his film to Tesla's new vehicles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OJiWtCj

Israeli shells kill 10 at north Gaza food distribution centre, Unrwa says

Reports say tank shells hit a crowd in Jabalia refugee camp, as Israel's ground offensive continues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u5sNJ6l

Harris or Trump? What Chinese people want from US election

People in Beijing tell the BBC's Laura Bicker their hopes and fears about who will win the White House race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HB8UysM

Fighting Russia - and low morale - on Ukraine's ‘most dangerous front line’

The BBC visits a key city under attack by Russia and finds eroded morale among its few remaining residents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j24Gih0

Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?

The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qs9KNXi

Over 60 injured in drone attack on Israel

Hezbollah says it targeted a training camp of the Israeli Defence Forces' Golani Brigade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6tmEUji

Can illegal immigrants really vote in the US election?

It is illegal for non-citizens to vote in the US election - but Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed illegal immigrants are going to. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ukyzaw4

Denzel Washington's children join forces in 'fearless' film

Malcolm Washington directs The Piano Lesson, which his brother John David Washington also stars in. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XiygMPb

Key moments Alex Salmond's life and career... in 107 seconds

A look back at some of the key moments from the life and career of former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CnfE9BM

Devastating setback for evacuated Gaza teen after surgery

The ongoing Israel-Hamas war broke out 12 days before the girl was to receive treatment in Jerusalem. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cxOflWi

Boeing to axe 17,000 jobs - tenth of workforce - amid strike

The company said all jobs are all at risk as it cuts 10% of its workforce from BBC News https://ift.tt/pZtidvT

Watch: Northern lights over Iceland in sped-up footage

Time-lapse images show the northern lights on the outskirts of the capital Reykjavik. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WarmKvh

One dead and 12 tourists trapped in Colorado gold mine

The now-defunct mine offers hour-long tours by taking visitors 1,000 feet down the shaft. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2k8gc9X

22 killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, Lebanon says

Lebanese officials say 22 people have been killed and 117 injured in Israeli strikes on two busy neighbourhoods in Beirut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pqJGdBZ

EU delays introduction of border check system again

The EU pushes back introducing new biometric border checks that were due on 10 November. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RFIrzGv

Disabled orphans bear brunt of China's overseas adoption ban

These kids, who make up the vast majority of those put up for adoption, face a painful wait for families. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9C3D6KQ

Obituary: Ratan Tata, the 'modest' Indian tycoon

The businessman led a conglomerate of more than 100 companies, employing some 660,000 people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MTeayYD

Hospitals move patients as Israeli tanks encircle Jabalia camp

The Israeli military is carrying out its third ground offensive in the area since the Gaza war began. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OSGLXaq

Ex-soldier on trial accused of spying for Iran

Daniel Khalife is accused of collecting sensitive military information for Iran and escaping from prison in September 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6SjbJkx

Five takeaways from Melania Trump's new book

The book discusses abortion rights, her first date with Trump and the first assassination attempt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/821XP9j

Schoolboy shooter testifies at parents' trial in Belgrade

A 14-year-old boy who killed nine children and a security guard gives evidence behind closed doors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tNclGWo

Does China now have a permanent military base in Cambodia?

Satellite images show the steady expansion of naval facilities that have international onlookers worried. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TH9xVkB

Cissy Houston, legendary singer and mother of Whitney Houston, dies at 91

Houston was a renowned gospel singer who performed with superstars like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k0iPfwo

‘Daily challenge to get stories out of Gaza’ - BBC's Rushdi Abualouf

The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf sheds light on the challenges of reporting the war from inside and outside of Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/To4nHEb

'Bags of sweets amid rubble of flattened Beirut building'

The BBC's Hugo Bachega reports from the scene of an overnight Israeli strike in Lebanon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2B3d1AW

One dead after explosion near Karachi airport in Pakistan

The blast happened close to Jinnah International Airport on Sunday night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LOVqRW1

Rwanda starts vaccine trials against deadly Marburg virus

The health ministry says there are at least 46 cases in the east African country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JvZasNO

Time stood still, Trump says at site of assassination attempt

Donald Trump invited tech billionaire Elon Musk to the stage to join him attacking his Democratic opponent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZM92pUD

Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut

Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut from BBC News https://ift.tt/86lRMsp

Watch: BBC reporter in the midst of rocket fire into Israel

The BBC's Nick Beake reports from northern Israel, where Hezbollah continues to fire rockets into Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XA54H9o

The racist AI deepfake that fooled and divided a community

Almost a year after a fake clip of a high school principal went viral, the impact on an American town lingers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8AKPWdN

Train track left hanging in the air after Bosnia landslides

At least 19 people have died after flash floods and landslides in central Bosnia-Herzegovina. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zcAGfsv

Canadian child dies from rabies after bat found in bedroom

It marks the first domestically-acquired case of human rabies in Ontario since 1967. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MhIbtKD

Rare brightening comet seen passing Earth from Hawaii

Scientists estimate the last time Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS visited our solar system was 80,000 years ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gT2oeKX

How India became a Test cricket powerhouse

More than 90 years after its first Test match, India boasts more victories in the format than losses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lFua6Nm

Watch: Jeremy Bowen presses Hamas deputy leader on 7 October attacks

One of the most senior leaders of Hamas - a group designated a terrorist organisation by the UK and others - speaks to the BBC's Jeremy Bowen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cQglwa0

How a mega dam has caused a mega power crisis for Zambia

A drought has caused an electricity crisis as Zambia heavily relies on the hydro-powered Kariba Dam. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rILqz3s

Inside a hospital on the front line of Sudan’s hunger crisis

One of the worst famines in decades could be underway in Sudan, aid workers warn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5L6f8Ww

Blast from unexploded US bomb grounds flights at Japanese airport

The bomb is thought to have been dropped during World War Two to halt "kamikaze" missions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a5bhBEe

Blunt and bold - Kenya's 'truth speaker' faces the sack

Kenya's deputy president, who faces impeachment, branded himself as "the truthful man". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Prcq20i

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces more than 100 new assault allegations

New alleged victims are to sue to the hip-hop mogul, who denies all allegations of wrongdoing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EmVBA8x

Video shows missiles fired towards Tel Aviv

A statement on Iranian state TV confirmed "dozens" of missiles have been launched towards Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zx6ueMp

'I'm not playing games' on port strikes, union boss says

Harold Daggett vows union is "going to win", as Joe Biden backs "meaningful" dockworker pay rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W6qRnQb