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Anas Mallick reports from Islamabad
A spate of suicide bombs have been the headline news out of India and Pakistan - Anas Mallick reports from ISlamabad Audio
'A death sentence for my son': Israel plans to deport sick Palestinians back to Gaza
At least 89 Gazan patients and their companions are due for deportation, according to medical teams.
Epstein files: Trump admin holds Situation Room meeting
Top Trump administration officials met with a key GOP lawmaker about an effort in the US House to force a vote on releasing Justice Department case files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump signs deal to end longest US government shutdown in history
Trump's signature on the bill, which cleared the Senate earlier in the week, will bring federal workers idled by the 43-day shutdown back to their jobs.
Not introverted or extroverted? You could be an otrovert
Unlike extroverts or introverts, otroverts do not retreat inward or look outward to be energised.
For first time, scientists see the very early stages of a supernova
The explosive death of a star - a supernova - is among the most violent cosmic events, but precisely how this cataclysm looks as it unfolds has remained mysterious and scientists now have observed its…
Two blasts a day apart in India and Pakistan's capitals fray regional nerves
The political shockwave caused by the blasts are a stark reminder of the lingering security issues that fester below the surface throughout the region.
Three lessons from the new Epstein emails mentioning Trump
Analysis - The federal government shutdown provided President Donald Trump a week-long reprieve from major revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Sri Lanka players ask to leave Pakistan after bombing, board says no
Some Sri Lanka cricketers have requested to return home from their Pakistan tour for safety reasons after a suicide bombing in Islamabad, but their board issued a stern directive to stay put or face…
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 December 2025
Nick Perry, a former Assistant Police Commissioner says the recent misconduct findings will have cops across the country feeling disappointed and let down ; Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster… Audio
Trump 'spent hours at my house' with victim, email from Epstein says
"I want you to realise that that dog that hasn't barked is Trump," Epstein allegedly wrote. Audio
Trump writes to Israel's president to pardon Netanyahu from corruption charges
Donald Trump has taken the extraordinary step of writing to Israel's President Isaac Herzog, calling on him to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu of long-standing corruption charges.
Ukraine ministers resign in outcry over major graft scandal
Ukraine has long been plagued by corruption and cracking down on graft is seen as a key requirement of its bid to join the EU.
Sir Keir Starmer's leadership comes under pressure.
Henry Riley reports from the UK - today Sir Keir Starmer's leadership comes under pressure. Audio
Europe correspondent Christian Smith
Europe correspondent Christian Smith joins Emile Donovan for the latest on the BBC, a German court ruling against Open AI/Chat GPT for misusing music lyrics, Milanese prosecutors investigating 'sniper… Audio
Syria’s jihadist-turned-president caps extraordinary transformation with White House visit
Analysis - Less than a year after his lightning power grab, Syria's president is capping his transformation from jihadist to global statesman in a historic visit to the White House that says as much…
Suspected suicide bomber kills a dozen in Pakistan
Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about a suspected suicide bomber killing at least a dozen people in Pakistan's capital, as well as Japan's bear troubles continuing with a surge in… Audio
'Extreme violence': Israeli settlers launch arson attack in West Bank
The attack is the latest in a surge of settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, which have been taking place on a near-daily basis since mid-October.
Partition of Gaza a looming risk as Trump's plan falters
A de facto partition of Gaza between an area controlled by Israel and another ruled by Hamas is increasingly likely, multiple sources say, with efforts to advance US President Donald Trump's plan to…
Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium
Dozens of British lawmakers have called for the release of 15 penguins "trapped" at a London aquarium without access to daylight or fresh air, saying their living conditions are "utterly…
