- Friday, 24 October 2025
BBC
'There is no truce': Ukraine's soldiers and civilians on Russia's ceasefire
Hours into the ceasefire Russia had called for, we drove into the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine to see what, if any, impact it was having.
World's political and religious leaders congratulate new Pope Leo XIV
Leaders of countries and religions around the world have offered their congratulations and well wishes to the new Pope Leo XIV
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Columbia University
New York police have arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters after they occupied part of the main library at Columbia University on Wednesday.
Trump teases trade deal with 'highly respected country'
US President Donald Trump has teased what he called a "major trade deal", which would mark the first such agreement to be announced since he imposed tariffs on dozens of America's trading partners.
India launches air strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
The Indian government says it has launched an attack on nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Five people survive 36 hours in alligator-infested swamp after plane crash
Five people have been rescued after spending 36 hours atop a plane in an alligator-infested swamp in the Amazon after it was forced to make an emergency landing, local authorities said.
'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times
The blood of a US man who deliberately injected himself with snake venom for nearly two decades has led to an "unparalleled" antivenom, say scientists.
Gaza community kitchens warn food is running out after two months of Israeli blockade
A hot meal is hard to come by in the Gaza Strip, but a lunch for needy families in the south is about to be delivered by donkey and cart.
Ground-breaking musician Jill Sobule dies in house fire
Jill Sobule, a ground-breaking American songwriter whose hit I Kissed a Girl is widely considered the first song with openly-gay themes to crack the Billboard Top 20, has died in a house fire in the US city of Minneapolis, her publicist has said.
US urges India and Pakistan to defuse tensions after Kashmir killings
The US has urged India and Pakistan to work together to "de-escalate tensions" after a deadly militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last week killed 26 civilians.
Kenyan MP shot dead in 'targeted' attack in Nairobi
A Kenyan member of parliament has been shot dead in the streets of the capital Nairobi by gunmen on a motorcycle in a suspected assassination.
US and Ukraine sign long-awaited natural resources deal
The deal aims to provide an economic incentive for the US to continue to invest in Ukraine's defence and reconstruction - as well as to address Washington's concerns over the amount of aid it has already contributed.
Israeli reservists speak out against Gaza war as pressure on Netanyahu grows
In recent weeks, thousands of Israeli reservists – from all branches of the military – have signed letters demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government stop the fighting and concentrate instead on reaching a deal to bring back the remaining 59 hostages being held by Hamas.
Trump congratulates Canada's Carney as they agree to meet in 'near future'
US President Donald Trump has called Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to congratulate him on his victory in the country's general election and the two have agreed meet in the near future.
Canada’s Liberals projected to win election overshadowed by Trump’s threats
Canada’s Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, is on course to win the country’s federal election, Canadian media projects, following a campaign overshadowed by relentless provocations and steep trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
