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Tom Cruise on his latest film Digger

Tom Cruise on his starring role in the film Digger

Was World War Two worth it? Some US conservatives have doubts

Tucker Carlson debates whether Britain should have fought Hitler.

Are we ready for a super El Niño?

This El Niño could become one of the strongest on record. What action can we take?

The exorcism changed him, but not how the preacher intended

Growing up gay in Jamaica, novelist Marlon James fought against his sexuality

Harry Harlow's monkey attachment studies

Harry Harlow's controversial monkey tests in the 1950s transformed ideas on attachment

Where is Austin Tice? 6. A Meeting in Muscat

Josh uncovers a hidden world of secret negotiations, backchannels, and high-level talks.

Russia strikes energy facilities in Kyiv

Ukraine says a Russian attack hit an energy facility and a residential building.

Power cuts reported across Kyiv after Russian strikes

Ukraine says Russian air-strikes targeted energy facilities overnight.

Power cuts reported in Kyiv after Russian attacks

President Zelensky said Russia has hit energy facilies in Kyiv.

Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Taiwan’s representative to US: We’re prepared for China to invade

Sumi Somaskanda speaks to Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Taiwan’s representative to the US

Listen again: The supermarket billionaire, John Catsimatidis

Founders: John Catsimatidis on leaving university, supermarkets and talking with Trump

Washoe: The chimp who learnt to sign

By 1970 Washoe the chimp was thought to be the first non-human to learn a human language

Are we ready for a super El Niño?

This El Niño could become one of the strongest on record. What action can we take?

Pakistan

Jonny Dymond chairs a debate with Pakistani politicians and experts

Could Gen Z bring down India’s Modi?

Why a movement that started off as a meme has become a threat to India’s prime minister.

Dad loved dogs, cricket, opioids – and me

Grace Harper Brighouse filmed her dad to confront his addiction to prescription drugs

Washoe: The chimp who learnt to sign

By 1970 Washoe the chimp was thought to be the first non-human to learn a human language

Where is Austin Tice? 6. A Meeting in Muscat

Josh uncovers a hidden world of secret negotiations, backchannels, and high-level talks.

Ukraine says no early warnings from allies over Russian strikes

The attacks come despite a supposed ceasefire announced by President Trump

Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Taiwan’s representative to US: We’re prepared for China to invade

Sumi Somaskanda speaks to Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Taiwan’s representative to the US

Listen again: The supermarket billionaire, John Catsimatidis

Founders: John Catsimatidis on leaving university, supermarkets and talking with Trump

US inflation heats up

US inflation rose more than expected, climbing to 3.7% in the year to September.

Russian attack leaves 600,000 Ukrainians without power

At least six people were killed in the overnight bombardment

Ukraine's Starlink disruption

Ukraine says it received no warning from allies of Russian attacks

Dad loved dogs, cricket, opioids – and me

Grace Harper Brighouse filmed her dad to confront his addiction to prescription drugs

Washoe: The chimp who learnt to sign

By 1970 Washoe the chimp was thought to be the first non-human to learn a human language

2026/10/14 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.

Are we ready for a super El Niño?

This El Niño could become one of the strongest on record. What action can we take?

What happens in the ovaries postmenopause?

New research shows the ovaries remain biologically active after the menopause

Ukraine again accuses the US of failing to share intelligence

Zelensky aide says Starlink restrictions in Ukraine war linked to political situation

Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Taiwan’s representative to US: We’re prepared for China to invade

Sumi Somaskanda speaks to Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Taiwan’s representative to the US

Where is Austin Tice? 6. A Meeting in Muscat

Josh uncovers a hidden world of secret negotiations, backchannels, and high-level talks.

US inflation is on the rise again

Inflation figures rose by 3.7% in September

Pakistan

Jonny Dymond chairs a debate with Pakistani politicians and experts