Israel strikes historic Lebanese city of Baalbek after ordering evacuation
Tens of thousands flee as the Israeli military says it struck fuel depots belonging to Hezbollah. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YF4cV8J
Rail fares in England set to rise next year
Regulated rail fares in England are set to rise by 4.6%, while most rail cards will rise by £5. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GCEedZm via ...
'Like a tsunami': Spaniards recount horror of deadly floods
Flash floods sparked by torrential rainfall have killed 95 people around Valencia, while dozens are still missing. from BBC News https://i...
Treasury didn't reveal spending pressures, says watchdog
The government's official forecaster says it was not given all available information at the time of the spring Budget. from BBC News h...
What is Unrwa and why has Israel banned it?
The agency provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere, and has long been criticised by Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BT8eZ...
More than 1,000 Ford workers to strike over pay
Workers are also unhappy about changes to their contracts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hfVKiq3 via IFTTT
McDonald's Quarter Pounder back after E. coli outbreak
The fast food giant said beef patty samples had tested negative for the bacteria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KS5cUks via IFTTT
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/K5c0BRI
Iran executes German-Iranian dissident
The German-Iranian had denied leading a group that bombed a mosque in 2008, killing 14 people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jbCaugX
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/hei...
Georgia PM rejects vote-rigging claims as president calls mass rally
Irakli Kobakhidze says the ruling party won the vote by a landslide, but the president says it was a fraud. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D...
No new freeports in Budget after 'comms cock-up'
The government mistakenly briefed that five new low-tax sites would be announced this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aGx7Wb8 via IFTT...
BBC correspondent: I fled Gaza but I'm overwhelmed by guilt about family still there
The BBC's Gaza correspondent is among the Palestinians who have fled their home since the war began. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GXLR...
Papal summit ends with call for leadership roles for women
The synod was the end of a four-year consultation aimed at gauging the views of Catholics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZnvroSd
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...
Ex-Abercrombie CEO pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charges
Mike Jeffries and his partner are accused of using fraud and force to sexually abuse young men. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hci5qN7
Bodycam captures rescue of woman in basement of burning house
First responders worked frantically to save the woman who was in a basement filling with smoke. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s3xOq4W
Top LA prosecutor backs Menendez brothers being released on parole
Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of killing their parents in a case that gained worldwide attention. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nif...
Starbucks boss shakes up menu to win back customers
The coffee shop chain has also promised to look at pricing and staffing to prevent bottlenecks from BBC News https://ift.tt/1l4Wfc8 via I...
Venice to double number of days tourists must pay entry fee
The fee, which only applies to daytrippers, will be in force on weekends and public holidays from April to July. from BBC News https://ift...
Georgia's ruling party holds mass rally ahead of crucial vote
Three days before Georgians vote, the ruling party's founder tells supporters "we choose peace, not war". from BBC News http...
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/MlTc4gP via IFTTT
UK and Germany sign 'landmark' defence treaty
The deal will see both countries work together to develop new long-range missiles and drones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F1aGKPV
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/kEj94Cv
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. f...
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/eTmvYFy
Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists
The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe. from BBC News https://ift....
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/vcVOjS9
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 ...
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/7o...
Polio cases surge in Pakistan
Prior to the latest surge in infections, Pakistan was on the verge of eradicating the disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KuZ1DvA
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/ZM2whXi
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/O6nGIAi
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 ...
Simon Cowell 'feels empty' after Liam Payne's death
The X Factor supremo describes the late One Direction singer as "thoughtful, talented, humble". from BBC News https://ift.tt/h8b...
Israelis and Palestinians react to Hamas leader Sinwar's death
Relatives of the Israeli hostages still held in Gaza say now is the time to negotiate their release. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cQDWfhO ...
Mental health patients could get job coach visits
Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results". from BBC News https://ift.tt/wZKg7Lt v...
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/szZ2nX...
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/nEXeHYK...
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....
Niger drops French place names to honour local heroes
Avenue Charles de Gaulle in Niamey is now Avenue Djibo Bakary after the city's first post-independence mayor. from BBC News https://if...
Northern agrees to scrap railcard fare prosecutions
The rail operator says it is working with the government to simplify it price structure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mJ7XYWC via IFTTT
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/Y8tZTV...
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual assault and rape in new lawsuits
The incidents alleged in the complaints, which were filed in New York federal court, span from 1995 until 2021. from BBC News https://ift....
BBC Verify analyses footage from Gaza strikes
BBC Verify analyses video and images from Israeli strikes in Gaza over the weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q2Mtvxz
Budget rule change could mean more money to build hospitals
Here is how the chancellor could choose to tweak the government's borrowing rules to free up more cash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T...
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/BhDcqVo
Over 60 injured in drone attack on northern Israel
Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h3k...
Empty bars and bookshops: How Israeli strikes transformed Lebanon's buzzing capital
There's no music or dancing in central Beirut bars as fear spreads and displaced people fill the streets. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Family rushed to hospital after eating toxic mushrooms
The local fire department said the family became sick after eating wild mushrooms that one of them "found in the woods". from BB...
International arrest warrant for rugby star Rocky Elsom
The ex-Wallabies captain was given a five-year sentence for embezzlement in France, local media say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dTD5bUl ...
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....
Fifth peacekeeper wounded in southern Lebanon, UN says
The UN said a peacekeeper in the city of Naquora was injured on Friday amid "military activity" nearby. from BBC News https://if...
How China’s crackdown turned finance high-flyers into ‘rats’
Chinese authorities have been cracking down on businesses from real estate to technology to finance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1vg7DUX ...
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/0FNfzbp
Moment pig tied to petrol station is rescued from floodwaters
Florida residents who found the animal also helped a donkey and several goats to safety in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. from BBC New...
Violent protests force Martinique airport to close
Public gatherings are also banned on the French Caribbean island amid unrest that injured 26 officers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/utgLpD...
UN accuses Israel of war crimes over attacks on Gaza hospitals
UN investigators say Israel is deliberately targeting health facilities and killing medical workers in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Watch: Floridians assess hurricane damage after harrowing night
The deadly storm brought tornadoes, floods and storm surges, destroying homes and leaving millions without power. from BBC News https://if...
EU delays introduction of new border check system
The EU pushes back introducing new biometric border checks that were due on 10 November. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DjpvQfP via IFTTT
Indian tycoon Ratan Tata dies aged 86
His death was announced by the Tata Group, the multi-billion-dollar conglomerate he led for more than two decades. from BBC News https://i...
Las Vegas casino imploded to make way for stadium
The Tropicana opened in 1957 and in its heyday was visited by Frank Sinatra and the so-called Rat Pack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xaHOi...
TGI Fridays: 1,000 UK jobs to go despite rescue deal
The deal to save the chain will see more than 30 of its restaurants close. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X3t2814 via IFTTT
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/Tdtyav2
Spacecraft launches towards knocked-off-course asteroid
The mission aims to re-visit the asteroid Nasa diverted when it crashed a probe into it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DvtcTQs
Will NI get new electricity link from Scotland?
A decision on a new electricity link between Scotland and NI is expected later this month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a90BSIQ via IFTTT...
‘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://if...
Tunisia's president seeks new term in election he's all but sure to win
President Kais Saied, accused of suppressing democracy, only has two challengers and one is in jail. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tMSLGUp ...
'I felt like my heart was going to explode': Beirut reels from heaviest night of strikes
A doctor tells the BBC of the moment she found out her clinic was next to an Israeli target building. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z2hMp7K...
A 'painful' Autumn statement and a 'bright' Irish budget
With Ireland announcing a "hopeful" budget, the contrast with the looming UK budget is stark. from BBC News https://ift.tt/enXuM...
Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut
Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut from BBC News https://ift.tt/EMzfhti
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...
Tennis star and style icon Lea Pericoli dies
The formidable Italian player made it to Wimbledon three times, turning heads with every outfit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n2E83rC
Meta must limit data for personalised ads - EU court
Privacy activist Max Schrems claimed Meta unlawfully processed data relating to his sexual orientation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/moRIN...
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/DZQhy2x...
Helene is deadliest mainland US hurricane since Katrina
Hundreds of people are still missing and nearly a million homes are without power a week after the storm tore across the US south-east. fr...
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 ...
People told to read meter as energy bills rise
A 10% energy price rise has taken effect, meaning annual bills will be £1,717 on average. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yQmJNGj via IFTTT ...
Workers must keep all customer tips under new law
Bosses must pass on all tips and service charges to staff under new employment rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dOwulnr via IFTTT
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/GPdrY1S ...
'I'm not playing games' on port strikes, union boss says
Harold Daggett says his dockworkers will are "going to win" in their battle to secure higher wages. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Six killed in shooting and knife attack in Tel Aviv
Police said two attackers were "neutralised" after they opened fire in the Jaffa neighbourhood from BBC News https://ift.tt/CUeg...
'I'm not playing games' on port strikes, union boss says
Harold Daggett says his dockworkers will are "going to win" in their battle to secure higher wages. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
US ports strike causes first shutdown in almost 50 years
The strike is set to significantly disrupt trade, creating uncertainty ahead of the US election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/15HRDFK via...
Joyful welcome by stranded astronauts for SpaceX capsule crew
A capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station has docked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l5QthsU
UK to finish with coal power after 142 years
The UK's last coal power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, is due to end operations on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6MYru2Q via IFT...
When to recline and how to share armrests: Rules for avoiding a mid-flight row
Experts share their top tips for staying out of our fellow travellers' bad books. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ioGRzrh via IFTTT
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