Watch: 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.

Kenya cult leader who told parents to starve children guilty of 191 murders
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie was found guilty of 191 murder charges - all but one of them children.

Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support says court filing
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment.