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.

Analysis: Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind - and failed at a critical time for Trump
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

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

Faisal Islam: Why China and AI are worrying global finance bosses
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

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