BBC Director-General Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness have resigned amid growing controversy over an edited clip of Donald Trump’s speech shown in a Panorama episode. The footage made it appear Trump urged supporters to march to the US Capitol, sparking claims of bias. Davie said the decision was his own and took responsibility for “mistakes made.” Turness said the controversy had begun to damage the BBC and that “the buck stops with me.” BBC Chair Samir Shah praised her integrity, while UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy thanked Davie for guiding the broadcaster through major challenges. (PC: PA)

3 people died and 15 were injured after powerful waves struck Tenerife, Spain, in the Canary Islands on Sunday. A woman died after being swept into the sea at Puerto de la Cruz, while two men were found dead at beaches in Santa Cruz and Granadilla. Ten others were pulled into the ocean, and three remain seriously injured. Rescue teams airlifted several victims, but one later died in hospital. Authorities in Spain have urged people to stay away from the coast and avoid taking photos or videos near the waves. Officials warned that sea conditions could worsen, with swells up to four metres high. (PC: Forta via Reuters)

The campaign for the Bihar assembly elections ended on Sunday evening ahead of the final phase of voting on November 11. A total of 122 seats will go to polls in this round, while 121 voted in the first phase last week. The campaign saw top leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, and Nitish Kumar, hold rallies across the state. The BJP and JD(U) focused on development and security, while the opposition INDIA bloc targeted the government over corruption and unemployment. The results for the high-stakes Bihar elections will be announced on November 14. (PC: PTI)

A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Iwate Prefecture in northern Japan on Sunday evening, prompting a tsunami warning. The quake struck about 10km below the sea surface around 5pm local time. Japan’s Meteorological Agency issued an advisory for waves up to one metre high. Small tsunami waves of 10–20cm were later recorded in several coastal cities. There were no immediate reports of injuries, damage, or issues at nearby nuclear power plants. Train services were briefly halted, and power outages were reported. Officials urged people to stay away from the coast as aftershocks and further waves remain possible.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state will issue firearm licences to indigenous people living in vulnerable and remote areas by February 2026. The move aims to enhance security for minority indigenous communities, especially near the Bangladesh border. Sarma said the licences will be issued “very selectively” after careful review of applications. The decision follows a cabinet proposal made in May and comes ahead of the 2026 state elections. The chief minister said this step fulfils a long-standing demand to protect the “jati, mati aru bheti” — the identity, land, and homeland — of Assam’s indigenous people. (PC: X)

More than one million people have been evacuated in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, moves closer to land. At least two people have died as strong winds and heavy rain hit the eastern islands. The storm is expected to make landfall in Aurora province on Sunday night with winds up to 230km/h. Schools, offices, and flights across Luzon, including Manila, have been suspended. Officials warned people to follow evacuation orders to avoid last-minute rescues. The typhoon comes just days after Typhoon Kalmaegi killed 224 people, adding pressure to the country’s disaster response system. (PC: AP, Shutterstock)

A new documentary claims that British intelligence intercepts led Canada to allege India’s role in the killing of pro-Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023. Bloomberg Originals’ Inside the Deaths that Rocked India’s Relations with the West reports that the UK’s spy agency GCHQ intercepted calls discussing three targets — Nijjar, Avtar Singh Khanda, and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The intelligence was reportedly shared secretly with Canada under the Five Eyes network. India has repeatedly dismissed the allegations as “absurd” and “politically motivated.” The UK-based Sikh Federation has asked its government to clarify what it knew about the intercepts.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will start on February 7 and end on March 8, with India and Sri Lanka co-hosting the tournament. The BCCI announced that Ahmedabad will host both the opening match and the final. If Pakistan reaches the final, it will be shifted to Sri Lanka under a special agreement. Other Indian venues include Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, and Chennai, while Sri Lanka will host games in Colombo, Pallekele, and possibly Dambulla or Hambantota. The BCCI has also decided that no venue from the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup will be reused to ensure wider participation. (PC: PTI)

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor’s birthday wish for BJP veteran LK Advani has triggered a political storm. Tharoor praised Advani’s long public service, saying he “cannot be judged by one episode.” His remarks drew criticism, with many accusing him of ignoring Advani’s role in the 1990 Ram Rath Yatra. The Congress quickly distanced itself, saying Tharoor spoke only for himself. The BJP attacked Congress, calling its response intolerant and dictatorial. BJP leaders mocked the party’s “family rule” and defended Tharoor’s gesture as political courtesy. Advani, who led the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, was awarded the Bharat Ratna earlier this year. (PC: X/@ShashiTharoor)

A secret unit within Pakistan’s ISI, called “S1” or “Subversion 1”, has been training terrorists to carry out attacks in India for over 25 years, intelligence sources told NDTV. The unit, based in Islamabad, is headed by a Pakistani Army Colonel and funded largely through drug money. Trainers from S1 are experts in explosives and small arms and have links with terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. Sources said S1 members disguise themselves to blend in at training camps. The unit is believed to have played a role in attacks from the 1993 Mumbai blasts to recent incidents in Kashmir. (PC: Reuters)