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The most significant development today involves a nationwide FAA ground stop affecting all US flights due to an air traffic communications outage, which was eventually lifted early this morning, leaving thousands of travelers stranded and impacting other transportation systems like Amtrak. In other major news, Ukraine has significantly damaged Russia's military capabilities by knocking out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, while a cruise ship collision with a tanker in New Orleans resulted in all passengers being rescued safely.
Nine foreigners caught allegedly trying to leave South Africa to fight in Ukraine
Police declined to disclose their nationalities but said none of them lived in South Africa.
New Democratic Congress will likely strip the gilding from Trump's Golden Dome
"There’s no doubt that whatever it’s going to be called, it won’t be called Golden Dome."
Four killed in Gaza after sand embankment collapses onto tents, health ministry says
Three children are among those killed in the incident that came a day after heavy rain reportedly flooded tens of…
At least 34 dead after Europe-bound migrant boat sinks off Senegal
The Atlantic crossing to Spain's Canary Islands remains dangerous for migrants seeking a better life
Gold Demand Hits Record As Retail Buyers Retreat
Global gold demand reached $188 billion in the third quarter, while the metal remains well below its January peak.
Asia Market Recap: Asian Stocks Recover From Midterm-Driven Tech Rout While Nvidia Inquiry Weighs on Sentiment
Asian equities rose on Monday as a bounce on Wall Street helped the region recover part of last week’s heavy losses,…
Krakow shooting suspect has died in hospital, police say
At least six people were killed in the shooting and a dozen more were injured.
Inside the French drug gangs recruiting children to kill
The BBC enters Marseille's dangerous underworld, where young people are trapped, brutalised and exploited.
Two mums take on a drugs company to fight for their children
Two mums tell their story of a scandal that led to 20,000 babies being born disabled.
Pope delivers veiled rebuke of Milei's austerity measures
Pope Leo made the comments as he arrived in Argentina on the second leg of his Latin America tour.
Cruise ship pianist rescued from sea after nine hours in Pacific Ocean
Two US fishermen say they spotted the man treading water around 20 miles (32km) off the Californian coast.
Doctor who treated victims of Krakow shooting speaks to the BBC
Two doctors were eating near the city's Main Market Square when a gunman began firing at random.
Aramco Tower hit in heart of Saudi capital as Houthis launch fresh strikes
Footage authenticated by BBC Verify shows damage to the building in the capital's central financial district.
'Devastating message' as ANC records worst-ever result in South Africa election
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the verdict must be respected, while the party's secretary-general calls the outcome…
Seven dead and more than 100 injured after trains collide in Egypt
Several carriages derailed after two trains travelling in the same direction crashed outside the city of Giza.
Footage shows derailed carriages after fatal train crash in Egypt
It is yet unclear what caused the accident but Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said an investigation is underway…
Surgeon having lunch near Krakow shooting undoubtedly saved officer's life, colleague says
One of the men, Professor Michal Pędziwiatr, when they got to the scene, they treated both the alleged gunman and the…
Iran executes three men for 'armed unrest' after January protests
It is claimed Hassan Dioband, Hamid Kazemi and Reza Zanganeh were part of anti-government protests earlier this year.
Antipersonnel mines have returned in Ukraine and now threaten the world
3D printing, microcontrollers and drones have enabled the resurgence of antipersonnel mines in the Russia-Ukraine war,…
How the deadly shooting in Krakow unfolded
Video authenticated by BBC Verify shows the moment gunshots rang out in Krakow's main market square.
The Trump coalition is shattered - what will Republicans do now?
Republicans can stick with Trumpism or chart a new path, writes BBC Washington correspondent Daniel Bush.
Germans wrestle with what to do with Hitler's destroyed Eagle's Nest retreat
While some believe the site should be partially or completely rebuilt, others want it abandoned and all memory of its…
Israel's president tasks opposition leader Eisenkot with forming government
Neither PM Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor that of his rival secured a majority in last week's election.
After the midterms, things are looking rocky for Elon Musk and data centers
On Equity, we unpacked what the midterms mean for the tech industry.
'Flat', 'tired', 'cynical': Unusually gloomy Kiwis deliver New Zealand's tightest election in years
The national mood is low, and faith in politics even lower - with voters deserting the major parties at the polls.
Shadow of the Sun
Ryszard Kapuscinski was a Polish journalist who became famous for his fearless reporting across Africa from the 1950s…
'Dana, please take the job!' - Trump asks UFC boss to be White House press secretary
The BBC has asked the White House and TKO Holdings, the parent company of UFC, for comment.
What we know about Krakow mass shooting so far
At least six people were killed by a gunman in military fatigues who opened fire in Poland's second largest city.
US offers $20m reward for information about Iran's nuclear programme
Donald Trump has repeatedly raised the prospecting of renewing strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities.
Gaza wedding festival sees 250 couples married at the same time
A mass wedding for Palestinian brides and grooms has taken place in the rubble-strewn streets of Gaza.