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”.

Did a data centre revolt affect the US mid-term election results?

BBC Verify examines whether US voters were influenced by the data centre boom – and the impact anti-AI sentiment could have on the industry.

Global tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to AI slowdown fears

Investors have reacted to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry.

A wildfire killed their loved ones in Spain. These British families demand to know why

Nine British nationals were among the 15 people who died when fire ripped through the village of Bédar this summer.

Trump signs order preventing future presidents from changing Oval Office

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 Mark Rubio is rumoured to be eyeing a presidential run.

Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor’s race

The results mean America’s two most populous cities – New York and Los Angeles – will be led by democratic socialists.

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.

Delhi’s toxic winter air is back – is the Indian capital prepared for pollution?

The Delhi government has announced a four-month winter action plan, but experts say that won’t be enough.

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.

Who could be behind hoax bomb threats to European air travel?

There is no hard evidence so far linking airline bomb threats to Russia, Iran or any proxy groups.

Eight killed in series of shootings in western Turkey

Victims are found in several locations in three separate vehicles, according to local reports.

Chris vs Chris: Who’s running and what’s at stake this New Zealand election

New Zealanders will head to the polls on 7 November to elect a new government, with rising cost of living a key concern for voters.

Chris vs Chris: Who’s running and what’s at stake this New Zealand election

New Zealanders will head to the polls on 7 November to elect a new government, with rising cost of living a key concern for voters.

Melania Trump calls for lasting Ukraine truce as she hosts Russian and Ukrainian officials

The US first lady was credited by all for playing a key though unspecified role in the ceasefire.

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.

French protests see numbers surge as unions join strikes over high cost of living

The interior ministry estimates 600,000 people joined protests across France, while the unions say the number was far higher.

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.

Hoax bomb threats target European airlines and airports for second time in a week

At least 21 flights across Europe are affected in what the UK government calls a “malicious hoax threat”.

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”.