Thursday, 15 October 2026
353 articles · times in UTC
BBC World · 02:26
Retired US generals call on Pentagon to cancel 'barbaric' execution livestream ↗Livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan "will taint the honor of the military that employs it, and a nation that allows it," 72 former officers said in a letter.
BBC World · 03:03
White House defends new press secretary amid questions about her legal credentials ↗Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.
BBC World · 03:26
'Nowhere to escape' - Indonesians share footage of orange haze blanketing towns ↗Thick orange smog descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue raging nearby.
BBC World · 04:17
Australian woman charged with lacing colleague's curry with snail poison ↗The alleged victim, who was in a relationship with the woman, had spotted bright green pellets in the meal.
BBC World · 04:19
Anthropic flags revenue surge to investors ahead of stock market debut ↗It comes as some investors have become concerned about the amount of money being spent on AI infrastructure.
BBC World · 05:00
Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings still have no public outcome, BBC Verify finds ↗BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm.
BBC World · 06:24
North Korea and China open new bridge after 12-year delay ↗China is the North's largest trading partner and a lifeline against the sanctions Pyongyang faces.
BBC World · 07:25
Indian woman and boyfriend get death sentence in 'blue drum' murder case ↗The body was recovered from a large blue plastic storage container - locally called a drum.
BBC World · 08:17
Actor Imran Khan ordered to leave India after participating in protest ↗The Bollywood actor had been detained and released while participating in a protest in Mumbai on 10 October.
BBC World · 08:19
What's going on between Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store bird? ↗The Since U Been Gone singer claims she was "looked at as if I couldn't afford" an item in the store.
BBC World · 10:05
Brazil's Congress approves shorter working week in win for Lula ↗Lula's supporters hope the measure will boost his popularity ahead of a presidential run-off in 10 days.
BBC World · 10:05
Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says ↗Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.
BBC World · 10:27
Ukraine to restart strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky says ↗Russia reports a Ukrainian strike on an oil refinery on Thursday, after Ukraine's president says a pause is over following fresh Russian attacks.
BBC World · 10:51
Obama says drift towards extremism 'not inevitable' ↗More than 12,000 people filled a major venue in the city to hear the former US president's take on the challenges the world is facing. .
BBC World · 11:10
Watch: Harry and Meghan at first joint engagement since UK return ↗The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are making several public appearances in Nottingham.
BBC World · 11:12
Eight crew missing after drone attack leaves tanker ablaze off Romania's coast ↗A search and rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after the latest attack in the area.
BBC World · 12:28
At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan ↗Rescue officials fear more people are buried under the debris in the north-western city of Peshawar.
BBC World · 14:47
Trump calls off livestream for Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad ↗Trump said some would "rather not watch" the execution of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.
BBC World · 15:00
Was Neanderthal life violent? This wound suggests lethal fighting was more common ↗A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.
BBC World · 15:05
Watch: Pupils heard 'cracking' sound heard moments before Pakistan school roof collapse ↗Our Urdu correspondent reports from the scene in Peshawar, north-west Pakistan, where emergency services have been responding to the incident.
BBC World · 16:15
School headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with Turkey ↗Protests have taken place over the rules which have seen pupils wearing hijabs turned away from schools.
BBC World · 16:52
Maduro pleads not guilty to new torture-related charges in New York ↗"I reject this document entirely," Maduro said in court, responding to newly added torture-related charges.
BBC World · 17:18
Houthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills two, minister says ↗Yemen's information minister says the prime minister and other ministers were unhurt when ballistic missiles hit al-Maashiq Palace.
BBC World · 17:31
Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war? ↗Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.
BBC World · 18:09
An Australian band’s ‘unreal’ journey to break a gig world record ↗The dream rock band called Fathom travelled roughly 700km across Australia by car, helicopter and plane to play nine shows in 12 hours.
BBC World · 19:13
Letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to US election offices ↗A number of states have confirmed they were targeted by the mailings, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana.
BBC World · 21:12
Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured ↗Two people were severely injured and evacuated by helicopter but no one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.
BBC World · 23:25
Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France's presidential election? ↗France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.
BBC World · 23:27
Tip-off foiled US teen suspect's plot to attack Hindu temple, police say ↗The alleged plot only failed because the 19-year-old suspect's gun jammed outside the place of worship, say police.