News Commentary
Analysis and commentary on current events around the world.
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.
Russian extremist group denies sending hoax bomb threats
Scores of flights across Europe have received bomb threats this week, but no explosives have been found so far.
Somalia's top court rejects president's term extension amid political crisis
The country's first nationwide elections since 1969 are due next year - a timetable now thrown into doubt.
Major construction ongoing near Iran missile bases, satellite images suggest
Evidence of digging and new buildings are visible in satellite imagery taken in November, satellite images suggest.
Macau jails pro-democracy campaigner in city's first national security case
Au Kam San was sentenced to 12 years and six months' jail for "subversion against the political power of the state".
Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo, who had part of a lung removed last month, will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
California governor commutes sentences for state's 548 death row inmates
California has historically had the largest population of people on death row in the US.
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.
Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns after bank collapse
The move follows a bank collapse and after the lower house of congress voted in favour of pursuing an impeachment trial against him.
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".
Mbappe goal overshadowed by knee injury to mar Zidane debut France win
Kylian Mbappe scores the only goal of France's win in Turkiye, but Real Madrid striker immediately forced off by injury.
What would a US diesel export ban mean for global fuel prices?
Energy experts warn US diesel export ban could increase fuel costs domestically and internationally.
Italy crisis deepens as Belgium’s win stalls World Cup rebuild in Rome
Belgium win 2-0 in Italy as Nations League opener is played out in front of nearly half empty Stadio Olimpico.
Houthi attack on Mecca, Medina would cross ‘red line’, Pakistan PM tells UN
Shehbaz Sharif speaks as Islamabad, Riyadh and Ankara army chiefs meet to discuss Mecca pact, closer military ties.
Manchester City reportedly found guilty of almost 115 financial charges
Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of almost all 115 financial misconduct charges they were facing.
Huge fire on vehicle ferry off Mykonos prompts mass evacuation
A fire erupted aboard the vehicle ferry Blue Carrier 2 north of the Greek island of Mykonos, prompting a major emergency
Afghan taxi drivers defy the Taliban’s music ban
Afghan taxi drivers are playing music in their cars despite it being banned by the Taliban.