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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'on June 19, 2026
Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.
- Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7on June 19, 2026
The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.
- Obama moved to tears by wife Michelle's speechon June 19, 2026
The couple were opening a site in Chicago, which the former president described as a "celebration of community".
- Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rapeon June 19, 2026
French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.
- Boy, 12, wins hearts after trying to check sick chicken into Ethiopian hospitalon June 19, 2026
Markos's beloved hen was not responding to any treatments - so he did the only thing he could think of.
- Asia's richest man Ambani announces what could be India's biggest share saleon June 19, 2026
India's largest telecom operator is expected to raise around $4bn (£3.02bn), according to media reports.
- Thirty-five killed as gunmen attack Niger's biggest airporton June 19, 2026
Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.
- Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in poweron June 19, 2026
The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.
- Thousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran - but experts say true total may never be knownon June 19, 2026
Experts say internet, media and government restrictions have all hampered casualty reporting across the region.
- Do it at home too, women tell Japanese fans who cleaned World Cup stadiumon June 19, 2026
Some see a double standard: Japanese men who clean in public while their wives do all the housework.
- In Trump's shadow, Vance becomes face of Iran dealon June 19, 2026
His fierce defence of the Iran plan amid mounting criticism comes as speculation intensifies about a possible 2028 presidential run.
- UK actress charged with importing meth worth almost A$300m into Australiaon June 19, 2026
Emaa Hussen, 34, faces life in prison for allegedly trying to smuggle 320kg of meth hidden in bags of charcoal.
- Mangione's lawyers reverse course on psychiatric defence in state murder trialon June 19, 2026
The defence team reverse course a day after saying they would argue he suffered "extreme emotional disturbance".
- Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europeon June 18, 2026
The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.
- What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep iton June 18, 2026
BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.
- Parents of Serbia's teenage school shooter given jail terms in retrialon June 18, 2026
The boy was 13 when he killed eight girls, a boy and a school guard at Vladislav Ribnikar school in Belgrade in 2023.
- Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was foron June 18, 2026
While 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 refineryon June 18, 2026
A refinery and a shopping centre burned after almost 200 Ukrainian drones were launched towards an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.
- Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK?on June 18, 2026
The 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' trialon June 18, 2026
Johannes 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, 2026
BBC 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 costson June 18, 2026
The 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 boardingon June 18, 2026
Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.
- British man dies in paragliding accident in Spainon June 18, 2026
Authorities 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, 2026
Steve Rosenberg explains what Russia's next steps may be after frequent Ukrainian drone attacks.
- Lawyer in high-profile Ugandan treason case charged with related offenceon June 18, 2026
Uganda'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 airporton June 18, 2026
The 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 diagnosison June 18, 2026
The 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 findson June 18, 2026
Scientists 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 Yorkon June 18, 2026
The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.






























