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World News Headlines
- Gunmen attack Niger's biggest airport for second time in months
on June 18, 2026Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.
- Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
on June 18, 2026While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.
- Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery
on June 18, 2026A refinery and a shopping centre burned after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.
- Why Iran believes deal with US leaves it stronger than before
on June 18, 2026Iran has come out of the war's first chapter stronger than many expected, but its next challenge may be harder, the BBC Persian Service's Amir Azimi writes.
- Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK?
on June 18, 2026The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea.
- Jury fails to reach verdict in Norwegian 'hitman' trial
on June 18, 2026Johannes Natland, 19, was remanded in custody and will now face a retrial.
- Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?
on June 18, 2026BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.
- Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
on June 18, 2026The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.
- First Russian shadow fleet tanker enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding
on June 18, 2026Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.
- Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe
on June 18, 2026The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.
- British man dies in paragliding accident in Spain
on June 18, 2026Authorities in Catalonia confirmed that the 63-year-old died in the Palau de Noguera area on Wednesday.
- Will Putin change tactics after Ukrainian drone attacks?
on June 18, 2026Steve Rosenberg explains what Russia's next steps may be after frequent Ukrainian drone attacks.
- Lawyer in high-profile Ugandan treason case charged with related offence
on June 18, 2026Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.
- Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport
on June 18, 2026The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.
- Lil Nas X says he's 'feeling better' after rehab and bipolar diagnosis
on June 18, 2026The Old Town Road star was arrested last year for attacking police officers and later entered rehab.
- Bird flu kills more than 75% of baby seals on remote Australian island, study finds
on June 18, 2026Scientists say 13,000 southern elephant seal pups on Heard Island have died of the H5N1 strain.
- Teenager dies in horse-drawn carriage accident in New York
on June 18, 2026The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.
- Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Palace of Versailles
on June 18, 2026The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding was signed at a post-G7 dinner in France.
- US-Iran deal leaves core sticking points unresolved - and a $300bn question
on June 18, 2026Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon. But text of the agreement falls short of that.
- What's in the US-Iran agreement?
on June 18, 2026The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran.
- 'I buried my parents one day after the other' - Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safely
on June 17, 2026A cemetery at the epicentre of the outbreak is rapidly filling up, however large traditional funerals have been scrapped.
- 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
on June 17, 2026As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.
- The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35
on June 17, 2026Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager told the BBC.
- Japan ramping up defence is 'critical' to prevent war, Defence Minister Koizumi tells BBC
on June 17, 2026Japan needs to revisit the pacifist posture that has defined it since World War Two, Shinjiro Koizumi says.
- UN experts demand Iranians free Foremans
on June 17, 2026They said proceedings against Lindsay and Craig Foreman had been marked by grave irregularities.
- Serial killer who murdered eight women in Long Island town imprisoned for life
on June 17, 2026In fiery exchange, judge sentenced him to three life sentences plus 25 years to life on four other charges, all running consecutively.
- Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DR Congo hospital
on June 17, 2026Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.
- Trump says he will visit India as frosty relationship with Modi thaws
on June 17, 2026Trump made the announcement during chat where he also vowed to protect India.
- AI will create more jobs for humans, not replace them, Amazon founder Bezos says
on June 17, 2026The Amazon founder, who now has robotics and space travel companies, thinks AI will create a labour shortage.
- Bystanders smash windows of private jet to rescue passengers after crash
on June 17, 2026One of the six people on board died in the crash, a local official said. The five survivors were taken to hospital and are in a stable condition.