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Inside Syria

Inside Syria's jail for IS suspects as officials say attacks by group are rising

Kurdish counter-terrorism officials tell the BBC so-called Islamic State cells in Syria are regrouping and increasing...

Oct 27, 2025
Venezuelan official says

Venezuelan official says 'no doubt' Trump wants to overthrow government

Venezuela's attorney general accuses the US president of hoping to turn his country into a "colony".

Oct 27, 2025
Tanzania’s election feels like a coronation not a contest for President Samia Suluhu Hassan

Tanzania’s election feels like a coronation not a contest for President Samia Suluhu Hassan

President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces no real competition at the polls amid a climate of self-censorship and fear.

Oct 27, 2025
In Russia

In Russia's 'blitz' of Ukraine, the question of appeasement is back

A large gulf remains between the US and European view of how to end the Ukraine war.

Oct 27, 2025
International troops won

International troops won't want to enforce Gaza peace, says King of Jordan

King Abdullah tells the BBC there would need to be peace in Gaza before any international forces were deployed.

Oct 27, 2025
Argentina elections: Javier Milei and his

Argentina elections: Javier Milei and his 'chainsaw' austerity win big

Milei's radical spending cuts have won favour with Donald Trump, but also attracted widespread criticism.

Oct 27, 2025
El-Fasher: UN pleads for safe passage for civilians trapped in war-hit Sudan city

El-Fasher: UN pleads for safe passage for civilians trapped in war-hit Sudan city

The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF's control of the west and reinforce a de facto split in the nation.

Oct 27, 2025
UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon shoots down Israeli drone

UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon shoots down Israeli drone

Unfil says the drone flew over a patrol in an "aggressive manner", but the Israeli military says it was gathering int...

Oct 27, 2025
Brigitte Macron: Trial begins for 10 accused of sexist cyber-bullying of president

Brigitte Macron: Trial begins for 10 accused of sexist cyber-bullying of president's wife

The defendants are accused of spreading unsubstantiated claims over Mrs Macron's gender and sexuality.

Oct 27, 2025
Lithuania to shoot down smuggling balloons, PM warns

Lithuania to shoot down smuggling balloons, PM warns

Inga Ruginiene says she is taking the "strictest measures" over the balloons, used to transport cigarettes from Belarus.

Oct 27, 2025
Trump says he had

Trump says he had 'perfect' MRI at Walter Reed hospital

During the medical visit earlier this month, Trump's doctor said he was in "exceptional" health.

Oct 27, 2025
Trump does not rule out seeking third term - but says he will not use VP loophole

Trump does not rule out seeking third term - but says he will not use VP loophole

Trump rules out running for vice-president, an idea floated by supporters to circumvent the US constitution which bar...

Oct 27, 2025
Freed Israeli hostage Evyatar David who was forced to dig own grave is

Freed Israeli hostage Evyatar David who was forced to dig own grave is 'growing back to his old self', father says

Evyatar David's health is "improving every day", his father says as his son and two other hostages freed by Hamas are...

Oct 27, 2025
Paul Biya: Cameroon

Paul Biya: Cameroon's 92-year-old president wins controversial eighth term

Paul Biya retains his title as the world's oldest head of state, in an election marred with violence and allegations ...

Oct 27, 2025
Hurricane Melissa could be strongest to ever hit Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa could be strongest to ever hit Jamaica

Melissa, which has already been blamed for the deaths of four people, could become the strongest hurricane ever to hi...

Oct 27, 2025