How the US midterm results could unfold - as millions of Americans head to the polls
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The BBC's North America correspondent considers three different scenarios, and what they would mean for the country.

Seven flights across Europe targeted by suspected bomb threats
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy have been checked for explosives following separate threats.

King calls slave trade a 'shameful chapter' during Commonwealth address
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The speech comes after calls for the UK government to issue a formal apology for Britain's historic role in the trade.

Celebrity loses injunction bid but will stay anonymous pending appeal
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The unnamed man asked for an injunction to stop his identity being reported in connection with allegations against him.

Death toll rises in Ukraine after Russia attacks aid centre, hospice and hospital
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

At least 38 people are killed in 24 hours and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky warns dozens more could be trapped under rubble.