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BBC News Oct 15, 6:09 PM

An Australian band’s ‘unreal’ journey to break a gig world record

The dream rock band called Fathom travelled roughly 700km across Australia by car, helicopter and plane to play nine shows in 12 hours.

BBC News Oct 15, 5:47 PM

Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad

Trump said some would "rather not watch" the killing of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.

BBC News Oct 15, 5:31 PM

Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war?

Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.

BBC News Oct 15, 4:50 PM

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume

Ukraine's president says a pause on striking energy sites is over following fresh Russian attacks.

BBC News Oct 15, 4:15 PM

School headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with Turkey

Protests have taken place over the rules which have seen pupils wearing hijabs turned away from schools.

BBC News Oct 15, 3:26 PM

At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan

Children were buried under the debris after the roof crashed through three classrooms, police say.

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BBC News Oct 15, 3:05 PM

Watch: Pupils heard 'cracking' sound heard moments before Pakistan school roof collapse

Our Urdu correspondent reports from the scene in Peshawar, north-west Pakistan, where emergency services have been responding to the incident.

BBC News Oct 15, 2:51 PM

Seven crew missing after drone attack leaves tanker ablaze off Romania's coast

A search and rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after the latest attack in the area.

BBC News Oct 15, 11:25 AM

Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?

It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.

BBC News Oct 15, 10:51 AM

Obama says drift towards extremism 'not inevitable'

More than 12,000 people filled a major venue in the city to hear the former US president's take on the challenges the world is facing. .

BBC News Oct 15, 10:05 AM

Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says

Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.

BBC News Oct 15, 10:05 AM

Brazil's Congress approves shorter working week in win for Lula

Lula's supporters hope the measure will boost his popularity ahead of a presidential run-off in 10 days.