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Trump commits more than $400m ahead of high-stakes midterm elections

The president's Republican Party seeks to maintain its hold over both chambers of Congress, despite declining polls.

More than 150 killed in Sudan drone strike on disputed Abyei border region

At least 153 people have been killed in a drone strike on a market in the disputed Abyei region, where a fire at a nearby fuel depot continued to burn on Tuesday. Local officials blamed Sudan’s military for Monday’s attack, which also left dozens injured.

More than 250,000 displaced in Yemen since fighting escalated: UNHCR

UNICEF says escalating fighting in Taiz is threatening its water systems, serving an estimated three million people.

The Sustainable Traveler Is More Mainstream Than the Industry Thinks

There’s a widespread misconception that travelers looking for sustainable options are rare, earnest eco-seekers. In fact, they’re part of the mainstream, and often pragmatic in their choices.

In pictures: More than 500,000 took to the streets as France protests erupted into violence

Over 500,000 people took part in protests in France over the weekend, which became marred by violence, amid demonstrations against rising living costs.

Charities 'busier than ever' with furniture poverty

Charities in Hampshire tell the BBC that furniture poverty is becoming an increasing problem.

Fuel leak spreads more than two miles along River Taff

Public Health Wales advises people living nearby to shut their doors and windows due to the smell.

France reports more than 1,800 arrests after riots, looting and arson during cost-of-living protests

Rioters torched public buildings and looted shops across France, destroying Limoges' historic town hall. The violence erupted during nationwide cost-of-living protests.

Israel has detained more than 2,000 Palestinian children since 2023: report

At least 350 Palestinian children currently face 'harsh conditions' in Israeli prisons.

Fewer than 800 Scots have received jabs for weight loss on NHS, BBC finds

Only five of Scotland's 14 health boards currently offer the treatment specifically for weight loss, it has emerged.

US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices

The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.

Ukrainian drones strike more than 100km into Russian territory

Ukrainian drones struck the Saratov region. The regional governor reported one person was killed.

Singapore’s economy grows more than 5 percent amid AI boom

City-state's GDP expands 5.4 percent in July-September quarter, according to advance government estimates.

More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded by floods in Nepal’s Gorkha region

Rescue operation underway after flash floods swept away homes, bridges and parts of the Manaslu trekking trail.

IMF sees milder global slowdown as AI boom offsets war hit — warns resilience is nearing limits

The IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, warning that resilience is tested by energy constraints and looming fiscal risks.

How has the European Union’s major recovery plan benefited the 27 member states?

The 27 member states of the European Union agreed in July 2020 on a €750 billion post-Covid recovery plan called NextGenerationEU. Its main instrument is the Recovery and Resilience Facility, through which the European Commission has already disbursed €450 billion. The programme is due to come to an end in a few months, and countries must claim and account for the remaining funds.

AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president

Brad Smith calls for global rules on AI, and says the UK is in the "best position" to lead the charge.

🔴At least 109 migrants dead, more than 100 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti

Twelve killed, more than 300 injured in Riyadh airport attack

Saudi Arabia has confirmed at least 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured after Houthi fighters struck Riyadh.

More than 800,000 hours of sewage spills in Wales last year, report claims

It is equivalent to a sewage discharge happening every five minutes, according to campaigners.