Friday, 9 October 2026
338 articles · times in UTC
BBC World · 02:09
Christa Pike has 'profound' health turnaround after botched execution, lawyers say ↗Pike's lawyers say her recovery is "remarkable" as they give an update on her condition after she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection.
BBC World · 04:26
ICE agent shoots man in New York City ↗The mayor of New York expressed outrage at the shooting which the Department of Homeland Security said happened during the arrest of a "criminal illegal alien".
BBC World · 04:44
Cars torched and shops looted as anti-migrant violence erupts in South Africa ↗South Africa has experienced recurrent outbreaks of violence, often targeting migrants from neighbouring countries.
BBC World · 04:53
As freezing winter approaches, Kyiv residents look for shelter elsewhere ↗A renewed Russian campaign of strikes on power and energy infrastructure has made some contemplate leaving Ukraine's capital.
BBC World · 06:42
Why Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over Starlink ↗Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India.
BBC World · 07:19
Meet India's feisty Gen Z protester who is taking on Modi ↗Neha Bora has emerged as one of the most recognisable faces from India's recent Gen Z-led protests.
BBC World · 09:09
Thieves steal 30,000 wine bottles worth €5m in Italy, reports say ↗The heist at the Florence-based winery is believed to be one of the largest thefts of its kind in Italy.
BBC World · 09:30
Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety' ↗The AI firm instead claims the researchers were fired for mishandling sensitive information.
BBC World · 09:37
Why is it so hard to put out Indonesian fires shrouding the region in toxic smog? ↗We explain why Indonesia’s peatland fires are so difficult to battle and produce so much haze.
BBC World · 09:43
Fort Hood survivor supports gunman's execution by firing squad but questions livestream ↗Alonzo Lunsford tells the BBC the punishment befits the crime but he has some doubts whether the public should be able to watch it.
BBC World · 10:00
Fleeing Kyiv for the countryside ahead of winter ↗A Kyiv resident told the BBC she has moved away from "everything that can be a Russian target" as Ukraine braces for another cold winter under intense attacks.
BBC World · 10:07
Three Saudi nationals killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport ↗The missile attacks come amid an escalation in fighting between the Iran-backed group and Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen's government.
BBC World · 10:54
Crazy Rich Asians to return as TV show with original film's stars ↗The show will pick up after the hit 2018 film, and will also star Michelle Yeoh and Ronny Chieng.
BBC World · 11:35
France promises 3,000 extra teachers in first step to calm student protests ↗Education minister Edouard Geffray makes the offer after another day of sometimes violent demonstrations by high-school students.
BBC World · 11:44
Doctor accused of 1994 Rwanda genocide offences to face trial in UK ↗Dr Vincent Brown was allegedly a "leader" or "supervisor" of violent acts carried out by others in the early days of the genocide.
BBC World · 12:05
Two Renoir paintings stolen from French museum are recovered ↗The two works were seized last month when thieves cut through a fence and smashed a window at the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera.
BBC World · 13:31
Ethiopia warns Eritrea it will defend itself after troops cross border ↗Truckloads of Eritrean soldiers have been seen driving into Ethiopia, which has reportedly responded with drone strikes.
BBC World · 14:00
Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize ↗Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says.
BBC World · 16:06
US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court ↗The US says the measures are aimed at restricting the tribunal's resources and ability to operate.
BBC World · 16:19
Watch: 'I am Jane Doe' protests across US call for end to sexual violence ↗Protests against sexual violence took place across more than 40 US states on 8 October.
BBC World · 16:32
Man named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru ↗The left-wing candidate won a narrow victory in a remote district in the Peruvian Andes, exit polls show.
BBC World · 17:14
Russian search engine Yandex struggles after Ukrainian strikes on data centres ↗Often dubbed "Russia's Google", the tech firm admits customers may experience disruption to digital services due to the attacks.
BBC World · 17:36
US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man in same car as child ↗Oscar Belgal, the 28-year-old man, survived the shooting and is now being held at a detention facility outside of New York, officials said.
BBC World · 18:24
JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he will not watch it ↗The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.
BBC World · 19:22
Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary ↗The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.
BBC World · 19:24
Trump announces deal with Putin to release Russian diesel ↗Diesel prices in the US have doubled since the war with Iran began in February, putting pressure on Republicans ahead of the midterms.
BBC World · 19:39
Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildings ↗Tsunami warnings are issued for neighbouring countries as videos of destruction circulate online.
BBC World · 19:48
Thai Queen makes first solo flight in fighter jet ↗Thailand’s Queen Suthida made her first solo flight in a fighter jet, according to the Thai Royal Household.
BBC World · 20:20
BBC breaks down video of the aftermath of New York City ICE shooting ↗The BBC's Nada Tawfik goes through new dramatic body cam footage that shows the tense moments when police arrive on scene.
BBC World · 21:04
Three men found guilty of murdering two Australian surfer brothers and US friend ↗The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were found at the bottom of a well.
BBC World · 22:30
Analysis: Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel prices ↗The US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.
BBC World · 23:02
Thousands of security personnel deployed as Delhi braces for ‘cockroach’ protest ↗Several trains to Delhi have been cancelled and dozens of metro stations are shut to stop protesters from gathering.
BBC World · 23:24
'Everyone hates the police' – what France's school protests reveal about a divided nation ↗Students taking to the streets in France have become a focal point in the country's increasingly polarised politics.