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42 stories in this editionItalian foreign minister says hackers leaked his personal data
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has blamed pro-Russian hackers for publishing the details online.
No clear winner after tight New Zealand general election
Weeks of coalition talks could follow after preliminary results pointed to a highly divided national parliament.
UK cannot 'cherry pick' EU single market deal, Barnier tells BBC
The former Brexit negotiator says EU countries would reject any British attempts to follow economic rules "a la carte".
Russian strikes wound nine and damage Ukraine's power network ahead of talks
The attacks come before Ukrainian and Russian delegations are due to take part in trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi next week.
Four things we learned this week about 2028 White House race
The seismic Democratic gains in Congress could shape the presidential election, so who had a good night and who's making moves?
Texas mayor instructs police to limit co-operation with ICE
There has been months of public outcry in Houston after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot a man who was driving to work.
Meghan's father Thomas Markle under house arrest after child sex abuse material charge
The 82-year-old appeared in court in Florida after the FBI searched two Los Angeles-area storage units he rented.
Paraguay's president impeached and under house arrest after bank collapse
Santiago Peña was ousted due to a banking crisis which left millions of people unable to access their money.
Pope in 'pretty good health' as he starts Latin America tour
Pope Leo travels to Uruguay just three weeks after having surgery for lung cancer.
This man refused life-saving treatment because of his religion - days later the rules changed
Jehovah's Witness leaders relaxed strict rules on blood transfusions, but the change came 23 days too late for Isaac Valdez.
The young Somali woman changing how the world sees Mogadishu
For some tourists, the contrast between Somalia's reputation and what they experience on the ground can be striking.
Cornell faculty pass no-confidence vote over leadership's handling of Jane Doe allegations
Friday's resolution by academic staff is largely symbolic as they do not have the power to remove those in charge of the university.
With Stephen Miller pick, Trump readies for a battle
The US president's promotion of Miller, a loyal partisan firebrand to be his new chief of staff sets up likely clashes with Congress.
Razor-tight Mississippi Senate race sparks ballot battle - could there be a recount?
Lawyers for both campaigns in Mississippi's US Senate race are preparing for a possible legal battle as the close count continues.
Elon Musk appears to signal the end of the road for Cybertruck
Musk said it was to make room for production of its Cybercabs - autonomous taxis without a driver.
AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values
Investors had been selling off tech shares in part due to concerns the Democrat election victory would mean slower AI development.
Trump names Stephen Miller as new White House chief of staff
Miller, considered the architect of Trump's hard-line immigration policy, will move into the role on Monday.
Why the US midterms sparked an AI stock selloff
Fears of more AI regulation appear to have sparked fear among investors, but concerns about the industry have been growing for some time.
Meet Fu Shuang and Ping Ping: New giant pandas in Atlanta
The newest residents of Zoo Atlanta are on loan from China as part of a six-year agreement.
These are the federal charges Thomas Markle faces
The BBC's Ione Wells explains the charges facing the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
Spain's rail authorities face European fraud probe after Urda rail disaster
Prosecutors begin investigating EU funds meant for upgrading the Spanish railway line where a train crash killed 69 people.
Dozens of Democrats eyeing 2028 presidential run, says former Obama aide
Jim Messina tells the BBC that after Democrats' midterm victories he's talked to "over two dozen campaigns", with some already hiring staff.
Spate of bomb threats poses serious challenge to airline industry
After a week of disruption, airlines are facing both safety and financial concerns.
How America voted in maps and charts
See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections.
New wave of bomb threats hit European airlines
No link has been established between the threats against the airlines and those against the media outlets.
Watch: Is it the end of the road for Tesla's Cybertruck?
The car company's CEO Elon Musk has said production will halt in Texas, to focus on the firm's self-driving Cybercabs.
Kenyan doomsday cult leader given life sentence for murdering 191 people
Paul Mackenzie ordered his followers to starve their children to death in a forest so they could "meet Jesus".
US midterm results spark fears in Israel over future of two countries' ties
Staunch US support of Israel has been raised as one of the reasons why Republicans performed so badly.
Trump signs order to preserve Oval Office as national monument
The order comes after Trump made a series of big changes to the decor of the Oval Office and tore down the White House East Wing.
White House denies Hegseth and Rubio to leave jobs after Republican election losses
US media reports there are calls to replace Pete Hegseth, who also faces a possible impeachment vote, while Marco Rubio is rumoured to be eyeing a presidential run.
Inside Mississippi's ballot counting in tight Senate race
The BBC's Carl Nasman goes inside a county election commission building as votes are counted in the race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Bomb hoaxes: Messages reveal how threat was passed on by air traffic control
BBC Verify has been analysing messages after flights across Europe were targeted by fake bomb threats - the second such incident this week.
Was an Italian chef really fired over refusal to put pineapple on pizza?
The chef had stated that putting pineapple on pizza was "offensive to his culture".
Food, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats actually make life cheaper?
Their message on cost of living resonated with voters. Now they must show they can deliver.
When to expect Senate results from the tight race in Mississippi
The BBC's Carl Nasman is in the state, where thousands of provisional ballots are still being counted.
'Hopefully things get done': Americans react to historic political shift
The BBC spoke to voters from different states for their reaction to Democrats taking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Could Democrats in Congress end the war in Iran?
The BBC's Asma Khalid looks at how the two chambers of the US Congress could put an end to the months-long conflict, which began in February.
Trump's loss limits powers at home, but it will likely be different abroad
After bruising midterm results, President Trump will want to show he can still shake the world, the BBC's international editor writes.
What Democrats can and can't do with their new power after taking Congress
Democrats can vote legislation through. But Trump still has veto power.
The last time a Kansas Democrat was in the Senate, Judy Garland was filming the Wizard of Oz
Adam Hamilton, a pastor, has made history as the first Kansas Democrat to win the Senate in almost 100 years.
'This is a disaster': Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms defeat
Some Republicans tell the BBC the president's focus on his legacy and indifference to voter concerns cost them.