Monday, November 3, 2025

Trump says it would be 'hard for me' to fund New York City if Mamdani becomes mayor

Left-wing candidate Zohran Mamdani is leading many opinion polls in Tuesday's mayoral race.

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Sunday, November 2, 2025

New Yorkers could pick a political newcomer to run their city - and take on Trump

From hip-hop musician to the brink of running America's biggest city, how did Zohran Mamdani win over New Yorkers?

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Hurricane Melissa: Aerial view of 'ground zero' destruction

The BBC's Will Grant witnessed the devastation in the town of Black River, as he joined an aid helicopter flight over the island.

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Saturday, November 1, 2025

Police seize €1.3bn from Campari owner over alleged tax evasion

The spirit manufacturer's parent firm is accused of failing to declare a similar amount in tax during a merger.

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Friday, October 31, 2025

France hit by second major heist as thieves target gold refinery

Thieves used explosives to break into a precious metals refinery before making off with a €12m loot.

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Latvian vote to pull out of treaty on protecting women from violence prompts outcry

Several thousand people protested against the vote, and it is now up to the president to decide the next step.

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

Sudan RSF chief promises investigation as anger mounts over el-Fasher killings

The announcement comes after growing reports of mass killings, including of patients at a hospital.

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Trump's Asia tour sees deals, knee-bending and a revealing final meeting

His five-day tour displayed the power of his presidency - but also, at times, that power's limitations.

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Cruise operator 'failed' woman who was left on island and died, family says

Katherine Rees said her mum, 80, had fallen ill during a hike on a remote Australian island and was told to return to the ship by herself.

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Elderly woman left behind by cruise ship on Great Barrier Reef island found dead

The ship's crew realised the 80-year-old was missing several hours after they had left the island

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BBC 'deeply concerned' about journalist unable to leave Vietnam

The journalist has been in Vietnam for several months while authorities have withheld their renewed passport.

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Strong winds and flying debris as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall

Storm surges of 13 feet (3.9m) above ground level and destructive waves are expected as the storm hits Jamaica.

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Monday, October 27, 2025

The Indian village which saw the homecoming of one of the world's oldest rebels

After more than six decades, 91-year-old rebel leader Thuingaleng Muivah has returned to his home village in India.

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Cameroon's 92-year-old president wins controversial eighth term

Paul Biya retains his title as the world's oldest head of state, in an election marred with violence and allegations of fraud.

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Sunday, October 26, 2025

Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it barrels towards Jamaica

The rare highest-strength storm is set to hit Jamaica by Tuesday, having already caused two deaths in Haiti.

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Egypt and Red Cross join search for hostage bodies in Gaza

Israel said the teams have been permitted to search beyond the so-called "yellow line" in the area controlled by its forces in Gaza.

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Russia says it has tested nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile

The experimental weapon is hailed as having a potentially unlimited range - though Western experts have questioned its value.

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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Trump hopes China will help push Russia towards Ukraine peace talks

Struggling to broker a peace deal in Ukraine, Trump hopes Xi Jinping could influence Vladimir Putin.

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Hundreds of smartphones intensified India bus blaze - reports

The bus was carrying 234 smartphones that likely ruptured, exacerbating the fire, officials told local media.

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'I'm not done', Kamala Harris tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg

The former vice president made her strongest suggestion to date that she will make another presidential bid in 2028 - after losing to Donald Trump last year.

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