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Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:01:22 GMT
Truce begins in Ukraine city where residents ate weeds to survive
The ceasefire in Oleshky, announced by US First Lady Melania Trump, is meant to allow aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:15:08 GMT
Major Chinese brands drop Mbappé as backlash grows over Mao joke
He allegedly said his "favourite meme" is "the one where they put my face on a Chinese dictator".

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:14:39 GMT
Putellas wins record-equalling third Ballon d'Or
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas wins the Ballon d'Or Feminin for a record-equalling third time.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:34:52 GMT
Celebrations in Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić loses election to student-led protest movement
The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country's future.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:59:00 GMT
Joy and disbelief on Serbian streets as Vučić concedes election defeat
BBC correspondent Nick Thorpe reports from Belgrade, where there were rapturous celebrations following the victory of the student-led movement.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored
The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:32:51 GMT
Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation
He will be observed to evaluate whether his "psychiatric health is compatible with pursuing his interrogation", authorities said.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:37:35 GMT
Watch: BBC in Paris as police charge protesters and use tear gas during unrest
The BBC's Europe correspondent reports from Paris where mostly peaceful protests turned into unrest after nightfall.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 01:24:51 GMT
Antonelli delivers 'the race of a champion who isn't the champion yet'
Kimi Antonelli's Austin win was "the best he has delivered", according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, even if it wasn't quite enough to give him the title.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:38:15 GMT
More than 1,300 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France
Hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations in France, with protests also taking place in other European countries.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:34:33 GMT
Russia given first championships since Ukraine invasion
The International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:29:31 GMT
How a movement of students brought down Serbia's Vučić
In just under two years the students have succeeded in tearing up 14 years of political dominance under Aleksandar Vučić.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:07:16 GMT
Mourinho keeps Clasico midas touch 13 years on as La Liga heats up
Kylian Mbappe's two goals at Barcelona have opened up La Liga, as Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid leave Camp Nou with a victory.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:09:16 GMT
Ruins of Limoges city hall a symbol of France divided by national protests
Younger Limoges residents see the destruction of their town hall as unfortunate collateral damage in a wider movement. For others, the fire was an unacceptable tragedy.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:16:20 GMT
Surveillance and 'constant paranoia': Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time Moscow
Officials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:58:06 GMT
Rosenberg: Russia agrees to Ukraine talks but sees little to talk about in new peace push
President Vladimir Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war, the BBC's Russia Editor writes.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:24:36 GMT
Who actually controls Ukraine's access to Starlink?
President Zelensky says limits to the technology continue to affect Ukrainian forces, while US officials and Elon Musk offer conflicting accounts of who controls it.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:49:13 GMT
Ukraine hit by strikes after Russia agrees to new peace talks
The three waves of Russian missiles were launched at hours after Russia said it was "ready in principle" to resume peace talks with the US and Ukraine.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:43:27 GMT
Are the French riots a warning of an intense election to come?
Rioting, looting and vandalism has gripped France over the weekend after protests spiralled out of control across the country.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:22:51 GMT
'Very upsetting': Residents in shock after historic French town hall set alight
A historic town hall in the French city of Limoges has been damaged in an apparent arson attack following a day of nationwide protests

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:40:35 GMT
Watch: Shops looted and restaurants gutted in Paris riots
Violence broke out across France, with more than half a million people taking to the streets over the weekend.

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