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World News Headlines
- Fourteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat
on February 3, 2026The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.
- Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial
on February 3, 2026The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.
- House shelves contempt vote as Clintons agree to testify in Epstein investigation
on February 3, 2026The couple will appear on two separate days in late February for a deposition after coming to an agreement with the House oversight committee.
- Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead
on February 3, 2026The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.
- Spain announces plans to ban social media for under-16s
on February 3, 2026Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the move will protect children from the "digital Wild West".
- Trump says Republicans 'should take over the voting' and 'nationalise' US elections
on February 3, 2026American elections are primarily run by state law, and voting is administered by local officials across the country.
- US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier
on February 3, 2026A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.
- Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia
on February 3, 2026One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.
- France teacher fighting for life after knife attack by pupil
on February 3, 2026A 14-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in a classroom on Tuesday.
- Watch: BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs
on February 3, 2026As the US and Colombian presidents meet, Orla Guerin joins a police unit tasked with finding and destroying jungle cocaine labs.
- BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs
on February 3, 2026BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia's cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle.
- Bus carrying pilgrims overturns in Brazil killing 15 on board
on February 3, 2026Three children are among those who died in the accident, which happened on the return leg of their journey.
- Two arrested over attempted sabotage of German naval vessels
on February 3, 2026Two port workers are accused of trying to damage military ships, including by dumping gravel into an engine.
- Son of Norway's crown princess hears details of rape charges in tense trial for royal familyon February 3, 2026
Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.
- Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says report
on February 3, 2026Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable.
- Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified
on February 3, 2026The US Department of Justice faces criticism from victims after names and unredacted images included in latest release.
- Restored angel fresco resembling Italian PM Meloni sparks investigation
on February 3, 2026The artist has denied modelling the fresco on the prime minister.
- Chappell Roan says revealing Grammys outfit wasn't 'that outrageous'
on February 3, 2026The US pop star drew attention for her breast-baring chiffon Mugler dress at Sunday's ceremony.
- X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok
on February 3, 2026Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.
- 'I was thinking about mum': Boy, 13, swims for hours to save family swept out to sea
on February 3, 2026Austin Applebee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.
- 'Record number of missiles' hit Ukraine leaving thousands with no heating in -20C
on February 3, 2026The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.
- No defect found in switch of jet grounded by Air India - regulator
on February 3, 2026The Boeing 787-8 jet was grounded after a pilot reported a possible issue with the fuel control switch.
- Trump seeks $1bn in damages from Harvard
on February 3, 2026The announcement is the latest development in the White House's ongoing feud with the Ivy League institution.
- Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal
on February 3, 2026Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.
- Watch: Why is no-one being prosecuted over the Epstein files?
on February 3, 2026Gary O'Donoghue looks at why no prosecutions have yet come from the release of millions of documents.
- Shanties in a Lagos lagoon: Bulldozed and burnt
on February 3, 2026Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.
- BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son
on February 2, 2026Norway's royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.
- 'Pay and smile' - Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge
on February 2, 2026Italy's capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.
- Watch: Snake at train station scares Sydney commuters
on February 2, 2026People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.
- 'Enemy' insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia
on February 2, 2026The BBC's Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow.