Watch: 'Mood has really shifted' as Paris protesters clash with police
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

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

Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns.

Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

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

Boy, 16, and 80-year-old man die in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

Emergency services were called at about 16:45 on Friday, and pronounced both dead at the scene.

Swinney insists 'stars are aligning' for Scottish independence
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

The first minister will tell delegates at the SNP conference in Aberdeen that 2026 has been a turning point in Scotland's "journey to nationhood".