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BBC News
Sunday 25 October 2026 · 05:00 GMT · 30m · 6 stories · 13 annotated moments · 25 of 30 min on news stories (82%)
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French police faced what the interior minister called an elevated level of violence after nationwide protests over the cost of living and school conditions, with nearly 1,000 arrests and about 70,000 officers deployed; more than 400,000 people joined demonstrations. Protests and clashes also took place in Italy, Belgium and Spain over living costs and education. The Saudi-led coalition said it brought down a ballistic missile launched towards Riyadh by Yemen's Houthis shortly before the Saudi capital's international airport was due to resume operations after deadly attacks. The BBC understands the Duchess of Sussex sent a letter to her father last year saying she knew he had abused young girls, allegations he denies; the Met was investigating its handling of a separate letter containing allegations about him.
Millions of Brazilians voted in a tightly contested presidential election between Lula, seeking a fourth term, and Flavio Bolsonaro, who led the first round 47 per cent to 45 per cent. Serbia held a snap election in which former President Aleksandar Vučić sought to return as prime minister, with his Progressive Party facing a broad student movement that accuses him of corruption, media control and fear, accusations he denies. In the US midterm campaign, Barack Obama rallied in Ohio and Michigan, while President Trump voted early in Florida and told a Georgia rally Republicans would win both the Senate and House. Elon Musk accused Ukraine of violating Starlink's terms by using it for offensive drone strikes, after Ukraine said the system had become fully functional following restrictions.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he wanted an honest discussion about a possible return to free movement with the EU, saying he was considering options including full EU membership or the single market; a correspondent noted any change would come after a general election. Storm Bulow brought strong winds and heavy rain to northern parts of the UK, with amber warnings covering Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and the north of England and forecasts of gusts up to 80mph in exposed coastal areas. The storm, the second to hit the UK in as many days, led to warnings of dangerous travel, power cuts and disruption, with some trains, flights and ferries halted and events cancelled.
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Peter McPhee, emeritus professor at the University of Melbourne, specializing in the history of modern France
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Felipe Agredano Lozano, an expert on Latin America from Los Angeles Harbor College
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Robert English, the Director of Central European Studies at the University of Southern California
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Claim Lula wins Brazil presidential election as Bolsonaro disputes result
Brazil is holding a presidential runoff between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro.
BBC News, 25 October 2026, 10:30-10:39
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Claim Lula wins Brazil presidential election as Bolsonaro disputes result
In the first round, Flavio Bolsonaro received 47 percent of the vote and Lula 45 percent.
BBC News, 25 October 2026, 10:51-11:03
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Claim Lula wins Brazil presidential election as Bolsonaro disputes result
Around 33 million Brazilians abstained in the first round.
BBC News, 25 October 2026, 12:43-12:52
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Claim Lula wins Brazil presidential election as Bolsonaro disputes result
Lula's campaign used digital outreach to mobilise non-voters and undecided voters, with more than 8 million people joining its social media platforms.
BBC News, 25 October 2026, 13:48-14:00
- 16:25 Story begins Serbia holds snap election as Vucic seeks return
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Claim Serbia holds snap election as Vucic seeks return
Serbia is holding a snap election, with Aleksandar Vučić seeking to return as prime minister after standing down in September.
BBC News, 25 October 2026, 16:30-16:40
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Claim Serbia holds snap election as Vucic seeks return
A broad-based student movement accuses Aleksandar Vučić and the Serbian Progressive Party of corruption, media control and fostering fear.
BBC News, 25 October 2026, 16:40-16:50
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Charged quote Serbia holds snap election as Vucic seeks return
seeking a return to government as prime minister after he stood down in September. His Serbian Progressive Party faces opposition from a broad-based student movement. They accuse him of establishing a system of power based on corruption, control of the media and fear. Vucic and his allies deny these accusations. Well, let's speak now to Robert English,
BBC News, 25 October 2026, 16:45-16:50
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Claim Serbia holds snap election as Vucic seeks return
An analyst said Vučić called the snap election to break the momentum of student-led protests.
BBC News, 25 October 2026, 17:28-17:43
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Charged quote Serbia holds snap election as Vucic seeks return
snap elections and hopefully give up the presidency and reclaim power by becoming prime minister. So he's gambled by ending his presidential term early. But if he wins, and make no mistake, he will use every advantage of office, the media, the ballot box, to increase his margins. And if that keeps him in power, then he's succeeded. But in all likelihood,
BBC News, 25 October 2026, 17:50-17:57
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Claim Andy Burnham comments on Brexit status quo and EU ties
Andy Burnham called for an honest discussion about a possible return to free movement with the EU and said the status quo was not good enough for Britain.
BBC News, 25 October 2026, 21:08-21:17
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Claim Andy Burnham comments on Brexit status quo and EU ties
None of Andy Burnham's proposed changes would take effect until after a general election.
BBC News, 25 October 2026, 22:40-22:44
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Claim Storm Bulow shuts schools and disrupts Scotland travel
Danger-to-life amber warnings were issued for Scotland, northern England and parts of Northern Ireland ahead of a second storm.
BBC News, 25 October 2026, 24:09-24:20
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Claim Storm Bulow shuts schools and disrupts Scotland travel
Another low pressure system was expected early the following week, bringing wet and windy weather on Monday and Tuesday.
BBC News, 25 October 2026, 27:08-27:12
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