- Wednesday, 29 October 2025
BBC
Elon Musk says Twitter blue tick to be revamped
New Twitter owner Elon Musk has said the process of gaining a prestigious "blue tick" will be revised, amid reports the firm could start charging $20 (£17) per month to be verified. Musk tweeted the verification process was being revamped, days after taking over the social media giant.
Australia beat Ireland to boost semi-final chances
Australia beat Ireland by 42 runs to boost their hopes of reaching the Men's T20 World Cup semi-finals, and also hurt England's last four chances in the process.
India bridge collapse: Death toll rises to 141, many still missing
At least 141 people died when a pedestrian suspension bridge collapsed in India's western state of Gujarat. A local official said most of those who had died were women, children or the elderly. The bridge in Morbi had been reopened just a week ago after repairs.
Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe in dramatic ending
Bangladesh survived a remarkable finale to beat Zimbabwe by three runs in an exciting Men's T20 World Cup game in Brisbane. Needing five from the final ball to successfully chase 151, number 10 Blessing Muzarabani was stumped.
Phillips hits 104 as New Zealand crush Sri Lanka
Glenn Phillips smashed a sublime 104 from 64 balls to lead New Zealand to a crushing 65-run victory over Sri Lanka in the Men's T20 World Cup in Sydney. The Black Caps were struggling at 15-3 before Phillips' stunning counter-attack helped them post 167-7.
Philippines storm floods and mud kill dozens
A severe tropical storm has killed at least 45 people in the Philippines, unleashing floods and landslides in southern provinces, officials say. Storm Nalgae caused the most havoc in Maguindanao province, on Mindanao island. There is extensive flooding in and around the city of Cotabato.
Ireland v Afghanistan abandoned without a ball bowled after rain
The Men's T20 World Cup match between Ireland and Afghanistan was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Afghanistan's previous game against New Zealand was also abandoned on Wednesday because of rain at the same venue.
Unusually warm weather for France and Spain
Parts of France and Spain are seeing an unusually warm late October, with bathers enjoying water temperatures of 20-21C on the French Riviera. "This year is exceptional," Rose-Marie Martini told Reuters news agency as she tanned on the beach at Nice.
Australia World Cup team hits out at hosts Qatar
Australia has released a collective statement against Qatar's human rights record, becoming the first 2022 World Cup team to do so. The video message criticises the World Cup hosts' treatment of migrant workers and LGBTQ+ people.
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Secret communication of sea animals discovered
A scientist has found that 53 sea creatures previously thought to be silent can actually communicate. The creatures were sending messages all along, but humans had never thought to listen to them, Gabriel Jorgewich-Cohen suggests.
Climate change threatening global health - report
Climate change is severely impacting people's health around the world, a report by a leading medical publication has found. The Lancet Countdown report says the world's continued reliance on fossil fuels increases the risk of food insecurity, infectious disease, and heat-related illness.
Bangladesh bowlers impress to secure victory over Netherlands
An inspired performance in the field led Bangladesh to a nine-run victory over the Netherlands in their Super 12s opener in the Men's T20 World Cup. Defending 144, Tigers fast, bowler, Taskin Ahmed took two wickets with the first two balls of the Netherlands' chase.
Kohli takes India to incredible win over Pakistan
A Virat Kohli-inspired India beat rivals Pakistan in an extraordinary finish to a Men's T20 World Cup classic at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Far-right Meloni accepts job as Italian PM
Italy's far-right leader Giorgia Meloni has formally accepted the job of forming the next government at the head of the country's most right-wing administration since World War Two. She was greeted by President Sergio Mattarella, less than a month after her Brothers of Italy party won the elections.
India destroys 100 million Covid vaccines
Indian vaccine maker Serum Institute of India (SII) has said it had to dump 100 million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine after they expired. The firm stopped producing Covishield in December last year due to low demand, CEO Adar Poonawalla said.
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