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Oregon school shooting

Three children and a teacher killed at a primary school in the US state of Oregon.

Three children and a teacher killed at a primary school in the US state of Oregon.

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BBC News

16/10/2026 05:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

06:06 BST
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Newsday

16/10/2026 05:06 GMT

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

07:00 BST
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BBC News

16/10/2026 06:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

07:06 BST
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Newsday

16/10/2026 06:06 GMT

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

08:00 BST
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BBC News

16/10/2026 07:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

08:06 BST
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The Interview

Peter Obi, Nigerian presidential candidate: The last election was rigged

Peter Obi explains why he still believes he won Nigeria’s last presidential election, despite finishing third, and promises to leave office after four years if elected in 2027.

Peter Obi explains why he still believes he won Nigeria’s last presidential election, despite finishing third, and promises to leave office after four years if elected in 2027.

08:30 BST
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BBC News Summary

16/10/2026 07:30 GMT

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

08:32 BST
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Business Daily

Taking Stock: Who owns Space?

From Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, to China and India, companies and countries are pouring billions of dollars to get ahead in the space industry.

From Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, to China and India, companies and countries are pouring billions of dollars to get ahead in the space industry.

08:50 BST
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Witness History

Declaring chimpanzees an endangered species

In 1990, chimpanzees were declared endangered for the first time under the Endangered Species Act in the USA.

In 1990, chimpanzees were declared endangered for the first time under the Endangered Species Act in the USA.

09:00 BST
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BBC News

16/10/2026 08:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.