Subscribe to BBC World News feed BBC World News
BBC News - World
Updated: 15 min 14 sec ago

Was climate change to blame for the strength of Hurricane Melissa?

November 6, 2025 - 23:56
A new study find that Hurricane Melissa's rapid intensification was six times more likely because of climate change.
Categories: BBC World News

Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Vietnam after killing at least 114 in Philippines

November 6, 2025 - 23:44
More than 260,000 soldiers are on standby for rescue efforts as winds of up to 92mph (149km/h) hit Vietnam.
Categories: BBC World News

Nancy Pelosi announces retirement after decades in US Congress

November 6, 2025 - 23:30
Pelosi made history as the first female Speaker and left an indelible mark on US politics.
Categories: BBC World News

Louvre criticised for spending money on art instead of security in years before heist

November 6, 2025 - 22:49
Three weeks after the spectacular jewel theft at the Louvre, the museum is accused of neglecting safety and security.
Categories: BBC World News

Louvre prioritised art over security in years before heist, French report finds

November 6, 2025 - 22:49
Three weeks after the spectacular jewel theft at the Louvre, the museum is heavily criticised for neglecting security.
Categories: BBC World News

Trump wants South Africa out of the G20 as it gears up for world summit

November 6, 2025 - 22:46
The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies.
Categories: BBC World News

US boat strikes are crimes against humanity, says former ICC prosecutor

November 6, 2025 - 22:32
The Trump administration has sought to justify the strikes by saying it is in an armed conflict with drugs gangs.
Categories: BBC World News

US boat strikes are crimes against humanity, says former ICC prosecutor

November 6, 2025 - 22:32
The Trump administration has sought to justify the strikes by saying it is in an armed conflict with drugs gangs.
Categories: BBC World News

World’s oldest president sworn in for eighth term in Cameroon

November 6, 2025 - 21:50
Paul Biya has been in power since 1982 - the opposition says the election was rigged.
Categories: BBC World News

Afghan opium crop plummets after Taliban ban, UN survey finds

November 6, 2025 - 21:00
Afghanistan used to produce more than 80% of global opium but a Taliban ban has cut that to a fraction.
Categories: BBC World News

Afghan opium crop plummets after Taliban ban, UN survey finds

November 6, 2025 - 21:00
Afghanistan used to produce more than 80% of global opium but a Taliban ban has cut that to a fraction.
Categories: BBC World News

Pirates fire grenades and board vessel off Somali coast

November 6, 2025 - 20:49
The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days.
Categories: BBC World News

Pirates fire grenades and board vessel off Somali coast

November 6, 2025 - 20:12
The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days.
Categories: BBC World News

Cars in German city found smeared with swastikas in blood, police say

November 6, 2025 - 20:09
Cars, walls and postboxes have been defaced, in what appears to be human blood.
Categories: BBC World News

Miss Universe contestants stage walkout after organiser berates Miss Mexico

November 6, 2025 - 19:58
Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, said Nawat Itsaragrisil was 'not respectful' at a pre-pageant ceremony on Tuesday
Categories: BBC World News

Israel says Hamas returned body of dead Tanzanian hostage

November 6, 2025 - 19:46
Joshua Mollel, a 21-year-old agriculture student, was killed at Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack on Israel.
Categories: BBC World News

South Africans trapped in Donbas after joining Russia-Ukraine war, Ramaphosa says

November 6, 2025 - 19:14
It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine.
Categories: BBC World News

William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio

November 6, 2025 - 19:06
Winners include a project for making the Atlantic Forest financially viable and a global ocean treaty initiative.
Categories: BBC World News

William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio

November 6, 2025 - 19:06
Winners include a project for making the Atlantic Forest financially viable and a global ocean treaty initiative.
Categories: BBC World News

US to cut flights at 40 airports if shutdown doesn't end, transportation secretary warns

November 6, 2025 - 18:43
Flight capacity will be cut by up to 10% across the country as air traffic controllers report fatigue, Sean Duffy says.
Categories: BBC World News

Pages