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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state
on May 5, 2026Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.
- Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?
on May 5, 2026The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.
- Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people
on May 5, 2026A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.
- Moment Indonesian river overflows from heavy rain
on May 5, 2026A glamping facility was destroyed by the raging torrent in Bogor, West Java on 4 May.
- Popular Australian author pleads guilty over child exploitation material
on May 5, 2026The Jasper Jones and Runt author was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home.
- Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig
on May 5, 2026A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.
- Deadly China plane crash was caused by fuel cut-off, says report
on May 5, 2026The Boeing 737 plane crashed into a Chinese hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board.
- The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala
on May 5, 2026The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.
- Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast
on May 5, 2026Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.
- Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpet
on May 5, 2026Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was... statuesque at this year's fundraiser.
- Second hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreak
on May 5, 2026The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch couple and a German national have died.
- Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
on May 4, 2026Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
- Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations
on May 4, 2026Russia has declared a unilateral ceasefire to cover the event and threatened a massive strike on central Kyiv if it were disrupted.
- Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed
on May 4, 2026Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.
- Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say
on May 4, 2026The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya.
- Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest
on May 4, 2026The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year.
- Three Russian diplomats expelled from Austria over spying accusations
on May 4, 2026They gathered information using a "forest of antennas" installed on top of diplomatic buildings, the foreign minister says.
- Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and 'now breathing on his own'
on May 4, 2026The ex-New York mayor 'remains in critical but stable condition', according to his spokesman.
- Watch: Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing
on May 4, 2026Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, landed safely at Newark Airport with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew. The lorry driver sustained minor injuries.
- Modi's BJP conquers Bengal, one of India's toughest political frontiers
on May 4, 2026West Bengal’s verdict could reshape not just the state’s politics, but the future trajectory of Modi’s BJP.
- BBC uncovers the scammers exploiting dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers
on May 4, 2026Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.
- Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?
on May 3, 2026How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.
- Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert
on May 3, 2026Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.
- Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow
on May 3, 2026More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.
- Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)
on May 2, 2026The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".
- Dragonflies in distress: Scientists sound alarm in India's ecological hotspot
on May 2, 2026A new study reveals a decline in dragonfly and damselfly species in India's Western Ghats.