- Wednesday, 29 October 2025
BBC
'Love is a beautiful thing': Australian PM gets engaged
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his engagement to his partner of four years, Jodie Haydon. He proposed at the Lodge - the prime minister's official Canberra residence - on Valentine's Day, with a ring he specially designed.
India farmers to resume Delhi march after crackdown
Indian farmers are set to continue their march to Delhi as part of a protest demanding minimum crop prices. The farmers, most of whom are from Punjab state, are still more than 200km (125 miles) from the capital at the Shambhu border in Haryana state.
Delhi turns into fortress as farmers plan huge march
Thousands of protesting farmers are marching from neighboring states to India's capital Delhi to seek assured prices for their crops In 2020, farmers had camped at Delhi borders protesting against controversial agricultural reforms.
Rival parties each claim edge in Pakistan election
With most of the results now declared in Pakistan's general elections, no political force has a clear majority. Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan is claiming victory in Thursday's poll, as independent candidates linked to him have won most seats so far.
Four dead in clashes over India mosque demolition
At least four people have died in violence in a northern Indian state after authorities demolished a mosque, alleging it was constructed illegally. Violence broke out in Uttarakhand's Haldwani town during what police say was an "anti-encroachment drive".
World tops 1.5C warming threshold for full year
For the first time, global warming has exceeded 1.5C across an entire year, according to the EU's climate service. World leaders promised in 2015 to try to limit the long-term temperature rise to 1.5C, which is seen as crucial to help avoid the most damaging impacts.
Pakistan cuts off internet access as voting begins
Pakistan has temporarily suspended mobile services as millions head to the polls to vote in a new government. An interior ministry spokesman said the measure was warranted, citing recent incidents of terror in the country.
Stunning photographs of Wildlife
A stunning image of a young polar bear drifting to sleep on an iceberg, by British amateur photographer Nima Sarikhani, has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award.
King postpones public duties as cancer treatment begins
King Charles will postpone his public-facing duties while he is treated for cancer, Buckingham Palace says. Prince William is expected to cover some engagements on his father's behalf while the King receives medical care.
Senegal on the brink after elections postponed
Senegal's reputation as a bastion of democracy in an unstable region is on the line as protesters clash with police outside the National Assembly.
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India beat England to level Test series at 1-1
England's series with India is level at 1-1 after a target of 399 to win the second Test proved to be well beyond the tourists in Visakhapatnam. Looking to complete a chase that would have broken a host of records, England were bowled out for 292 to lose by 106 runs on an anti-climactic fourth day.
Namibia President Hage Geingob dies aged 82
Namibia's President Hage Geingob has died while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek. Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba announced that Geingob had died in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Pakistan's king of comebacks looks set to win again
Pakistan's former three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif only returned from exile last year but is now the clear front-runner to win the 8 February election. Few could have predicted his return to the top, despite his dominance in Pakistani politics these past three decades.
US approves plan for strikes on Iranian targets
The US has approved plans for a series of strikes on Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq, officials have told the BBC's US partner CBS News.
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India opposition leader arrested in corruption case
India's financial crimes agency has arrested a top opposition leader, hours after he resigned from the position of the chief minister of Jharkhand state. Hemant Soren, of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party, has been accused of corruption. He denies the allegations.
