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Violent clashes between police and protesters in Albania

Police in Albania's capital Tirana have fired tear gas and water cannons onto crowds gathered outside the Ministry of Education where students are among those protesting.

2026-10-17 13:11:20 GMT

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Watch: 'Mood has really shifted' as Paris protesters clash with police

The BBC is on the ground at the Place de la République, where protesters and police clash after weeks of students demonstrations.

2026-10-17 12:14:52 GMT

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Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian brothers and US friend in Mexico

Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were killed on a surfing trip in an apparent botched robbery.

2026-10-17 03:11:10 GMT

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Dozens arrested in Paris as day of protests begins across France - follow live

Today's demonstrations come after three weeks of student protests, with calls for teachers, farmers, pensioners and unions to also take to the streets.

2026-10-17 10:51:25 GMT

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Trump waives several Russian sanctions as new US law takes effect

Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.

2026-10-17 02:48:36 GMT

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Faisal Islam: What I learned from a week with the world's top finance leaders

At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.

2026-10-17 01:59:48 GMT

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Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms

The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.

2026-10-17 02:33:09 GMT

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Trial of German steakhouse heiress Christina Block that sparked a huge spy scandal

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.

2026-10-16 23:07:18 GMT

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Katie Zacharia leaves White House role less than a week after starting

Her public debut as White House press secretary on Tuesday ended with a flurry of media criticism about her credentials and preparedness.

2026-10-16 21:05:05 GMT

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Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad killed suspect

The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.

2026-10-16 23:02:36 GMT

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Trump denies limiting Ukraine access to Starlink network

Speed curbs limited Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian attacks on Tuesday night.

2026-10-16 19:33:48 GMT

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Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind - and failed at a critical time for Trump

The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections.

2026-10-16 21:02:18 GMT

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Five days, one briefing: How Katie Zacharia’s short tenure unfolded

The White House says the new press secretary is "transitioning out" of the role just days after taking the job.

2026-10-16 20:28:59 GMT

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Will Ukraine get the support needed as tensions with US rise?

Zelensky thanked the "real leaders" ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels.

2026-10-16 15:45:10 GMT

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White House press secretary Katie Zacharia leaving role days after taking job

The White House says Zacharia is "transitioning out", after President Trump said she should "reconsider" her position.

2026-10-16 18:54:57 GMT

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Inside Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi pushing Russia back on frontline

Kyiv says it has recaptured 277 sq km (106 square miles) of territory in the eastern Donbas region in recent months

2026-10-16 17:41:53 GMT

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Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back - with Starlink playing a key role

The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.

2026-10-16 16:00:30 GMT

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Norwegian teen 'hitman' Johannes Natland detained for UK murder plot

Johannes Natland, 19, travelled to West Yorkshire to carry out a "hit" in March last year.

2026-10-16 10:57:45 GMT

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US senators call for investigation into Ukraine Starlink restrictions

Ukraine says temporary speed limits to the Starlink internet network disrupted its battlefield missions.

2026-10-16 12:16:42 GMT