Trial of German steakhouse heiress that sparked a huge spy scandal
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:07:18 GMT
For 15 months, a high-security courtroom in Hamburg has been hearing the case of Christina Block, accused of ordering the abduction of her children.
Faisal Islam: Why China and AI are worrying global finance bosses
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:59:48 GMT
At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.
DIY SOS to be 'rested' next year to save money, BBC says
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:52:17 GMT
The long-running programme will be replaced by a "more cost-effective" spin-off show revisiting past projects.
Man jailed for Starmer-linked arson attacks is deported
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:38:36 GMT
Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc was sentenced in June over arson attacks targeting the former prime minister's car and property.
Pope's health should not be taken 'for granted', says top Vatican diplomat
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:01:40 GMT
Archbishop Paul Gallagher tells the BBC there was no sign of the Pope's ill health prior to his operation this week.
Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:33:09 GMT
The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Why hasn't the UK had any named storms yet?
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:53:34 GMT
So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change?
Rare pink diamond goes on display in France 100 years after amateur heist
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:46:41 GMT
The French royal jewel will be on public display for the first time since it was found hidden in an apple after a 1926 theft.
Obama receives honorary degree from Queen's University Belfast
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:17:33 GMT
Receiving his doctorate, the 44th US president praised Northern Ireland's progress and challenged the next generation to continue building a peaceful and inclusive future.
The Sabrina Carpenter clip that helped a 22-year-old make £120,000 a year
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:12:38 GMT
Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.
