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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Mexico's Sheinbaum denies 'diplomatic crisis' with Spain after conquest row
on April 18, 2026The Mexican president says there were never tension over Spainish colonisation, which had become a thorny issue.
- Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked
on April 18, 2026Tehran is blaming a US blockade for its actions, saying it breaches the ceasefire reached between the two countries.
- Building of Trump's White House ballroom can resume in full, appeals court says
on April 18, 2026Construction at the White House is expected to continue until the next hearing, due in June.
- Orbán's era was over in a flash and Hungary's next PM is a man in a hurry
on April 18, 2026Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are wasting no time preparing for the transfer of power after their dramatic landslide victory.
- At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages
on April 18, 2026The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.
- HiPP recalls jarred baby food in Austria over contamination fears
on April 18, 2026Police are investigating whether jars sold in Spar shops were criminally interfered with.
- Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump
on April 18, 2026The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.
- French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon
on April 18, 2026President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.
- French film star Nathalie Baye dies aged 77, media report
on April 18, 2026President Emmanuel Macron said France had "loved, dreamed and grown up" with the stalwart of French cinema.
- Millions listen to Ethiopian star's song taking swipe at government
on April 18, 2026The country's biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.
- BBC reports from Lebanese border town as residents try to return home
on April 18, 2026BBC Arabic's correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day.
- One dead after car hits pedestrians in Melbourne, police say
on April 18, 2026A man is arrested following a collision in which police say a car mounted a kerb and struck pedestrians.
- Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella
on April 18, 2026The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer's headline set.
- DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US
on April 18, 2026The Congolese government stresses those expelled from the US are only in the country temporarily.
- White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model
on April 18, 2026The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.
- Watch: Fuel truck leaves trail of fire on road in Syria
on April 18, 2026Eyewitnesses captured the moment a burning fuel tanker drove through the centre of Hasakah, Syria, leaving a trail of fire behind it.
- Three sentenced for 'man in bear suit' insurance scam
on April 18, 2026Video went viral after investigators determined the purported ursine was actually a man in a costume.
- What does it take to survive in the Arctic? These rangers have an idea
on April 17, 2026The BBC spent time with the Canadian military in the country's northernmost region - this is what they taught us about dealing with extreme conditions.
- He made jazz under air raids - and built an Indian city's music scene
on April 17, 2026War correspondent, jazz bandleader and impresario, KC Sen shaped Kolkata’s music scene.
- Officer on horseback chases suspect through New York streets
on April 17, 2026The suspect was accused of purse-snatching and has been charged with larceny and providing false information.
- What next for South African opposition firebrand Malema after his five-year prison sentence?
on April 17, 2026The sentence raises huge questions marks over the political future of one of South Africa's most controversial politicians.
- What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
on April 17, 2026A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.
- Ceasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remain
on April 17, 2026The halt to weeks of fighting is being celebrated in Lebanon, but it will be difficult to ensure it lasts.
- BBC in Iran: 'Tehran does not think it has lost this war'
on April 17, 2026Lyse Doucet says Iranians want a solution to the long-running animosity with the US, but leaders is not willing to make a deal on Washington's terms.
- Moment wolf on the run in South Korea is found
on April 17, 2026The escape of Neukgu, a two-year-old wolf, from a zoo in the city of Daejon captured national attention.