Page Updated: Sunday, November 30, 2025 2:35 AM ET

BBC News - World

Venezuela condemns Trump's threat to close country's airspace - US President Donald Trump says airspace over Venezuela should be considered closed "in its entirety" as tensions mount between the two countries. 3 hrs ago - Latin America

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Hundreds dead and missing in flooding across South East Asia -- The region is hit by some of the worst floods in years, with millions affected in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

3 hours ago

Watch: Moment huge fireball destroys Sydney waste facility -- A large chemical tank was blown into the air by the explosion, with more than 200 firefighters called to the scene.

6 hours ago

More than 70,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run health ministry says -- Two young brothers were among the latest killed - reportedly in an Israeli air strike as the Gaza ceasefire remains fragile.

8 hours ago

Fall of Zelensky's top aide - reboot for Kyiv or costly shake-up? -- A widening corruption scandal forced Ukraine's second most powerful person, Andriy Yermak, to resign. -- Europe

1 hour ago

Australian prime minister becomes first to wed in office -- Anthony Albanese weds Jodie Haydon, after the couple became engaged on Valentine's Day last year.

20 hours ago

The Wiggles issue statement after appearing in Ecstasy music video -- The popular Australian children's group says it "does not condone" drug use, after two of its members are shown dancing in a Keli Holiday video.

9 hours ago

Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque -- It is the first time Leo has attended a Muslim place of worship since he took up the papacy in May.

14 hours ago

Three days of mourning begin after Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades -- At least 128 people have died and hundreds remain unaccounted for following the fire which engulfed several tower blocks.

23 hours ago

Russian strikes cause power outages for more than 600,000 in Ukraine -- The overnight attack kills at least three and injures dozens more.

18 hours ago

'Too scared to speak' - Nigerian villagers on living in the midst of kidnap gangs -- Parents of kidnapped children know where the bandits hide out, but are too scared to inform the authorities.

6 hours ago

Drinking is a way of life in Ireland. Can a warning label change that? -- The labels, which warn of cancer risks, are among the strongest warnings on alcohol anywhere in the world.

5 hours ago

Forgotten photos reveal women who powered India's freedom struggle -- Newly found photos highlight women's key role in Mahatma Gandhi's civil disobedience movement against British rule.

7 hours ago

Why I spend hours painstakingly repairing banknotes -- Fixing cash is a thriving new business in Gaza after Israel stopped transfers of banknotes and banks were destroyed and looted.

7 hours ago

We searched for a true Christmas market - and may have found one -- We visited festive markets in the UK and Germany to check which come closest to the real deal.

1 day ago

Scores killed as floods sweep several Asian nations -- At least 80 people have died in Indonesia with another 56 dead in Sri Lanka in a week of extreme weather.

1 day ago

Watch: Pope struggles to remove cloth covering plaque -- It took several attemps for Pope Leo and church clergy to unveil a plaque covered by a white sheet at an Istanbul cathedral.

1 day ago

Video shows speed fire spreads in Hong Kong tower block -- Footage geolocated by BBC Verify show the blaze taking hold in Wang Cheong House.

2 days ago

Watch: Dawn aerial footage reveals scale of Hong Kong apartment blaze -- More than 800 firefighters were still tackling the blaze at Wang Fuk Court this morning.

3 days ago

Watch: How the shooting of two National Guard members unfolded -- The two soldiers are in critical condition after being attacked blocks from the White House in Washington DC.

3 days ago

Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia -- The two ships struck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia.

6 hours ago

Four killed in shooting at child's birthday party in California -- Police say 10 others are injured in what they believe is a "targeted" shooting, with children among the victims.

1 hour ago

Sri Lanka flood death toll rises to 159, many more missing -- A state of emergency is announced as Sri Lanka grapples with its worst weather disaster in years.

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