Ending corridor care in hospitals for children will be a priority, says health secretary
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.

Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Around 1,800 people were arrested after nationwide protests saw outbreaks of violence and vandalism.

Watch: Moment historic French town hall spire collapses in flames amid protests
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

An historic town hall in the southern French city of Limoges was set ablaze during national protests.

Several dead or injured in major fire at Canada military base
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Officials have not given a cause or death toll, citing the "very active and delicate" situation at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright.

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.