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.

Polanski says he will not overturn Green Party's 'Zionism is racism' motion
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

The Green Party leader said, while he wanted to amend it, the motion would stand until 2028.

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.