Are the French riots a warning of an intense election to come?
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Rioting, looting and vandalism has gripped France over the weekend after protests spiralled out of control across the country.

Australian MP critically injured after being hit by car in apparent attack
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The independent politician is in hospital after what the prime minister says may have been a deliberate attack.

Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

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.

Born in jail to a mum with a heroin addiction - how US teenager Abby has been affected by drugs
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to the daughter of a former heroin addict about the effect drugs have had on her family.