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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar
on May 31, 2026Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.
- Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive
on May 31, 2026Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describes the capture of the strategic fortress as a "decisive shift" in its military campaign against Hezbollah.
- Laos cave survivors help with plan to find last two missing men
on May 31, 2026So far, five men have been freed from the narrow, flooded cave but efforts are ongoing to locate two more.
- Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US
on May 31, 2026The election is held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.
- South Africa made to look like fools over World Cup visa issues, says minister
on May 31, 2026The country's football association says it is working to resolve the problems that have delayed the team's departure to Mexico.
- Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west
on May 31, 2026Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
- Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France
on May 31, 2026Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.
- Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns
on May 31, 2026The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.
- Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'
on May 31, 2026Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.
- Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty
on May 31, 2026Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.
- How Putin became master of the image
on May 30, 2026From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.
- Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started
on May 30, 2026The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.
- 'It's like a decaying body': Australian farmers battle mouse plague
on May 30, 2026Farmers report thousands of mice per hectare destroying crops and invading homes.
- Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80
on May 30, 2026The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.
- Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself
on May 30, 2026Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political.
- 'No-one feels safe now': Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fears
on May 30, 2026People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning.
- 'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after block of flats hit by drone
on May 30, 2026A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.
- Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
on May 30, 2026Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.
- Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?
on May 30, 2026Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.
- US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology
on May 30, 2026The technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence.
- How did tattoo artists become legal in South Korea?
on May 30, 2026The BBC is in Seoul, where tattooist from all over the country have gathered to celebrate their art, following decades of underground work.
- Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days
on May 30, 2026Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.
- 'Men written by women': How ice hockey romances like Off Campus became TV's hottest new genre
on May 30, 2026The Amazon Prime adaptation of Elle Kennedy's ice hockey romance book is an early hit with viewers.
- 'Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa
on May 30, 2026South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.
- Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops
on May 30, 2026BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.
- Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words?
on May 29, 2026Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.
- What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?
on May 29, 2026Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.
- Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices
on May 28, 2026New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.