Macron calls for 'calm and order' after riots across France
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron gives a national address after widespread disorder and as some looting continued in Paris.

Major fire at Canada military base leaves four dead, dozens injured
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Prime Minister Carney said military and emergency crews fought the flames throughout the night in "some of the worst conditions imaginable".

Inside the shadowy world of anti-Putin sabotage from within Russia
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Two men tell of the work they say they have been doing to support Ukrainian intelligence during the war.

People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Antisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is being launched.

A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.