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The climate changing power of 400 billion toasters
How can we to compete against a natural force with the power of 25 atomic bombs?
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The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
19/10/2026 04:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Chicago's battle against synthetic drugs
A new wave of synthetic drugs is sweeping across the United States.
19/10/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The big political issues of the day.
France's Prime Minister asks some cities to impose partial curfews
The political fallout in France after a weekend of violent protests.
19/10/2026 13:01 GMT
France to impose local curfews to curb riots
Cities will be able to ban protests to protect shops and businesses
Curfews in France following riots
We examine the forces driving protests in France and beyond.
A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Chris Warburton.
19/10/2026 20:01 GMT
Kenyan doomsday cult leader murdered 190 children
Paul Mackenzie and 29 accomplices found guilty of the murder of 190 children
French cities impose curfews after weekend of rioting
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu blamed the protests on the ‘ultra-left’
Inside Burnham's plans to fix unemployment
Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Victoria Derbyshire.
