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Saudi FM accuses Iran of ‘flagrant attacks’ and condemns Houthis at UNGA

At the UN, Saudi Arabia accused Iran of attacks across the region and called for action against the Houthis.

Colombia extradites leader of armed group to US in shift towards Washington

Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella has emerged as close ally the of Trump administration in South America.

Tenth woman's body found as South Africa police probe killings

The deaths have sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country.

South African police discover body of 10th woman near Johannesburg

Police are investigating the killings in a country with one of the highest femicide rates in the world.

Cuba accuses US at UN of deliberately inflicting humanitarian suffering

Cuba’s FM, Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, has accused the US at the UN of waging an economic war against the Cuban people.

Meta and YouTube say they will run ads for ‘Musk’ documentary after all

Two companies now say they will accept advertising for director Alex Gibney’s upcoming documentary about Elon Musk, following earlier reporting that a number of social media platforms had rejected the ads.

‘Stop arming Israel’: Pro-Palestine protesters march on Labour conference

Pro-Palestine protesters have marched on Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool.

Cuba condemns US ‘collective punishment’ as Trump predicts deal

The Cuban foreign minister's comments come days after the US told the UN that ‘freedom will be coming’ to the country.

Levoit’s new air purifier is for the pet odors that have taken over your apartment

This $189.99 air purifier is specifically designed to tackle pet odors, removing up to 70% in one hour.

Watch: Bangkok declared flood disaster zone

Heavy rain over the last two days has overwhelmed Bangkok's water systems, with more rain forecast on Sunday.

Security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed, review says

The indpendent report also says Kirk's aides insisted he speak outdoors, overriding concerns from campus officials.

Six Dead After Explosion in Athens Tourist District

Officials said a gas leak might have caused the blast, which destroyed a building and rattled a part of the Greek capital that draws many visitors.

A Tetris-Like Maze Blocks Protests in Pakistan’s Capital

Pakistani authorities have barricaded Islamabad with more than 1,500 shipping containers to stop opposition protesters, choking off access to the capital.

British national among six dead in building explosion close to Acropolis in Athens

Four Americans and a Greek national are among those killed in a suspected gas explosion, officials said.

He Ran a Top Lady Gaga Fan Page. Then He Vanished.

Kirill Nguyen, the founder of Gaga Daily, said he had been imprisoned in Belarus for participating in pro-democracy protests. He resurfaced this week after an absence of more than two years.

Inside iconic horror game Silent Hill's Scottish makeover

One of gaming's biggest horror franchises has come to the UK. Can it live up to the original?

South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC

Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.

Inside the FBI hack: Agents fearful and angry after 'dangerous' data breach

Current and former agents speak to the BBC about the devastating impact of the FBI hack.

Meta opens early access program for new Muse features

Anyone interested in joining has to ask Muse to put them on the list.

The hottest new hangout for middle schoolers is NPR’s comment section?

When NPR staffers flagged strange comments under their podcasts on Spotify as bots, it took a Gen Z colleague to (immediately) figure out the mystery.

Catherine Ringer, French Pop Icon of Eclectic Style, Dies at 68

With her guitarist-partner, Fred Chichin, she formed Les Rita Mitsouko as a band that embraced a more multicultural France.

His Novel Had a Shot at a Top Book Prize. Then Someone Ran an A.I. Test.

“It Was Either That Or Die,” by the Haitian-Canadian author Thélyson Orélien, was the hit of the French literary season. Now it has been pulled from the shortlist for a prestigious prize.

What is kratom, the 'gas station heroin' alarming officials in the US?

Kratom, found during an investigation into the deaths of two college students, has been sold in the US for around a decade.

African Presidents Call for Permanent African Seats on U.N. Security Council

A host of African leaders including the presidents of Ghana, Liberia, Kenya and Namibia demanded the change while the U.N. Secretary General said the lack of a permanent African seat was “indefensible.”

Anthropic to pay Akamai $11.6 billion over seven years in cloud deal

Anthropic has committed $11.6 billion over seven years to Akamai's cloud infrastructure, a bet on CPUs that could grow to about $20 billion, and in an unusual arrangement, Akamai is giving Anthropic a potential stake of up to 5% of its stock that grows as Anthropic spends more.

US Supreme Court allows Trump to use controversial database to check voter citizenship

Critics have questioned the reliability of the data, warning it could result in US citizens being wrongly removed from electoral rolls.

Why an international arrest warrant didn't stop Netanyahu's US trip

The BBC's Nada Tawfik explains why Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu was not arrested after speaking at the UN, despite an ICC arrest warrant.

Top Saudi Cleric Calls Fight Against Houthis a Religious Duty

The grand mufti urged Saudi-led forces to remain in “constant readiness,” suggesting that the kingdom might expand its campaign against the Houthis in Yemen.

China to Send Pandas to Zoo Atlanta, Xi Says

Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said two pandas would arrive soon at Zoo Atlanta. Panda diplomacy has been a cornerstone of U.S.-China relations.

Two arrested after people seen mysteriously emerging from various New York City sewers

The city has seen a string of incidents in which people have climbed out of manholes late at night.

This Tiny Village Is Picture Perfect, Apart From All the Tourists

The residents of Vlkolinec in Slovakia — there are 17 — say that since the place was named a world heritage site, gawking hordes have made it unlivable.

The Aeropod automates soil aeration without robotics — see it at TechCrunch Disrupt

Muju Earth Technologies has developed a deceptively simply pod that can save farmers money while improving crop yields.

Astra and Opus just passed Turing’s other test

Frontier AI models are finishing Alan Turing's World War II codebreaking work.

Netanyahu Said to Have Been Warned by Emirati Leader About Hamas Attack Before Oct. 7

The warning from the leader of the United Arab Emirates, which lacked specific details about the nature of an attack, never reached the chiefs of Israel’s security establishment, Israeli officials said.

Thousands turn out to greet Pope in France

The BBC's Hugh Schofield looks at why the visit is met with enthusiasm the Church attributes to growing spirituality among the French.

Leo XIV, Trying to Be Everyone’s Pope, Tours Secular France

After visiting Africa, Pope Leo’s four-day trip to France shows how he is seeking to appeal to Roman Catholicism’s original heartlands as well as to the church’s newest strongholds.

Once Sentenced to Death, Mary Jane Veloso Receives Pardon in the Philippines

Mary Jane Veloso was convicted of drug smuggling and nearly killed by a firing squad in Indonesia. On Friday, more than a decade later, she was pardoned in the Philippines.

Special agents' blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack

Experts say the hack could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks.

Pope Leo Signals Support for Journalists Targeted by Trump

Asked about the Trump administration’s restrictions on journalists, Leo told reporters accompanying him on a flight to France that they were “all welcome.”

Far-Right Activist Danny Tommo Arrested After Slashing Dinghy in English Channel

The activist, Daniel Thomas on Thursday denied causing criminal damage when he filmed himself slashing an inflatable dinghy in the English Channel that had an emergency responder on board.

US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X

The EU had said X "deceives users" by selling blue ticks without "meaningfully verifying" accounts.

Robbie Williams' surprise singalong after Peru gig cancelled

Robbie Williams gave an impromptu performance outside a hotel in Lima after his stadium concert was cancelled.

On This Mexican Island, Raccoons Make and Play With Toys (and Also Sip Margaritas)

Scientists observed a family of pygmy raccoons near a Cozumel beach club learning from one another how to craft balls from paper, an indication that the animals have a culture.

Cambridge Abandons Plans to Fully Investigate Its Hiring of Jason Arday

The professor had catalyzed debates over diversity efforts in higher education.

Why the U.N. Still Matters

A year ago, the United Nations appeared to be sidelined. But this week has reminded the world that it’s still useful.

France to Send Soldiers to Saudi Arabia to Help Secure Energy Sites

Attacks on Saudi cities on the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen have added to pressure on global oil supplies.

Millions in Indonesia Breathe In Toxic Haze From Months of Wildfires

For months, millions of people have been living under a stifling blanket of toxic haze, fueled by a punishing drought brought on by the El Niño weather pattern.

Here’s the latest.

X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?

Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?

Europe Warns of Russia’s Hybrid Attacks but Struggles to Counter Them

If President Vladimir V. Putin was hoping to get Europeans’ attention, he’s succeeded with a series of close-call incursions. The question now is what they will do about it.

Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack

Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.

Schoolchildren Take Shelter in Kyiv

Our Ukraine correspondent Siobhán O’Grady visits a school in Kyiv where air raid sirens interrupt classes all day and children must take shelter.

Forced Eviction of 87-Year-Old Woman Spurs Outrage in Spain

Demonstrations broke out across the country over the woman’s eviction in Madrid, putting rising rents and affordability at the top of the political conversation.

Rogue OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website in world first

Australia criticised OpenAI for taking "too long" to tell them about the breach which happened in June.

Party Close to King Leads in Morocco’s Election as Young Voters Stay Away

Early results in legislative elections showed the lowest voter turnout in nearly two decades. Economic frustrations have grown as Morocco is set to co-host the 2030 soccer World Cup.

Police in Poland Arrest Ukrainian Citizen Over Fatal Stabbing

The police arrested a Ukrainian citizen on suspicion of carrying out the knife attack, which came as the two countries are trying to steady relations soured by old antagonisms.

FBI investigating claim hackers have stolen details of all its agents

The hackers claim they have every agent's name, role, badge number and personal details including home address, phone numbers and spouse information.

Nigella Lawson and ‘The Great British Bake Off’ Is a Winning Recipe

The British food writer — who brought the world the most creative possible pronunciation of “microwave” — has joined the show. By all accounts, she’s on fire. (In a good way.)

What you need to know about the OpenAI Australian government hack

The BBC’s North America technology correspondent Lily Jamali explains how the Medicare breach happened, and why it matters.

Indians are discovering the thrill of shopping without paying

Dopamine sites mimic shopping’s thrill without the spending, turning the ritual of consumption into a digital game.

US rejects pleas from OpenAI, Anthropic for global AI standards

OpenAI's Sam Altman has called for risk evaluation standards, as have Anthropic's Dario Amodei and Hugging Face's Clement Delangue.