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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK
on February 18, 2026The US president says "it will be a blight on our great ally" if the Chagos Islands are handed over to Mauritius.
- 'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough
on February 18, 2026The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.
- Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial
on February 18, 2026The billionaire chief executive faces is questioned over whether use of Instagram harms children.
- Iran security official appears to fire on crowd at cemetery
on February 18, 2026It happened as people gathered to commemorate those killed during the government’s brutal crackdown on protesters
- You're never too old, says dancer, 71, cast in Taylor Swift video
on February 18, 2026Denise Sides was selected from hundreds of applicants to take part in the Opalite video.
- Suspected carbon-monoxide leak kills at least 30 miners in Nigeria, witnesses say
on February 18, 2026The workers are believed to have collapsed after the gas built up in poorly ventilated tunnels.
- Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left
on February 18, 2026Eleven people are in detention in connection with the killing of far-right student activist Quentin Deranque.
- Air Force One set for makeover paint job with new colours
on February 18, 2026The presidential jet, along with other aircraft used for high-level officials, is being painted with some of Trump's preferred palette.
- Spain luxury hotel scammer booked rooms for one cent, police say
on February 18, 2026Police arrest a 20-year-old suspected of defrauding a luxury Madrid hotel of more than €20,000 by manipulating an online payment system.
- Benfica midfielder denies racially abusing Vinicius after Real Madrid match halted
on February 18, 2026Benfica claim there is a "defamation campaign" against Gianluca Prestianni as Uefa launch an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr.
- Turkey's president rejects Israel's recognition of Somaliland
on February 18, 2026He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.
- Indian university faces backlash for claiming Chinese robodog as own at AI summit
on February 18, 2026A professor claimed that a robotic dog made by Chinese firm Unitree had been made by the university.
- Social media suspended in Gabon for 'spreading of false information'
on February 18, 2026The media regulator said the ban would be in place "until further notice".
- Peru's Congress ousts president after four months in office
on February 18, 2026José Jerí is the third consecutive president to be removed and the country's seventh since 2016.
- Climber on trial for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain
on February 18, 2026Kerstin G's boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard.
- Australia bans citizen trying to return from IS camp in Syria
on February 18, 2026The person temporarily banned is among a group of 34 who this week attempted to leave the camp for Australia.
- Suspect in Rhode Island ice hockey shooting killed ex-wife and son
on February 18, 2026Robert Dorgan - who also went by the name Roberta Esposito - was found dead inside the Pawtucket arena.
- No DNA matches on glove found in Nancy Guthrie case, police say
on February 18, 2026But the sheriff tells the BBC he is confident they will find the missing woman - whether it takes days, months "or worse".
- Philippine VP Sara Duterte to run for president in 2028
on February 18, 2026The daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte has feuded spectacularly with the incumbent, Bongbong Marcos.
- Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela's new president has aces up her sleeve
on February 18, 2026Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America's interests for her to be a success
- Gold fever hits South Africa after lucky find in cattle pen
on February 18, 2026"This is the only hustle we know," miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.
- 'He did it for us': US soldier recalls Jesse Jackson's efforts to free him and two other POWs
on February 18, 2026In 1999, Jesse Jackson flew to Yugoslavia to help free three US soldiers captured during the Kosovo War.
- I would scream in my sleep: Women from Syria's Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rape
on February 18, 2026The BBC hears harrowing accounts of assaults appearing to target the sect of former President Assad.
- Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket?
on February 18, 2026Russia's economy is hanging between stagnation and decline, and ordinary Russians are beginning to feel the pinch.
- Stephen Colbert says CBS spiked interview with Democrat over FCC fears
on February 18, 2026The network denies it stopped the interview with a Texas Democrat from airing but warned it could run afoul of the US broadcast media watchdog.
- Historic trade deals put India on global stage - but challenges remain
on February 18, 2026India has signed a string of trade deals recently, but export growth will require deeper reforms, say experts.
- 'We're going to always be grateful' - Chicagoans mourn loss of Jesse Jackson
on February 17, 2026The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue spoke with city residents about what the civil rights leader's passing means for the community shaped by his activism.
- Iran says 'guiding principles' agreed with US at nuclear talks
on February 17, 2026Tehran also says more work is needed to get a deal - the US is yet to comment on the issue.
- Real Madrid tie halted over Vinicius racism allegation
on February 17, 2026Real Madrid's Champions League knockout phase play-off tie at Benfica is halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius Junior reports alleged racist abuse.
- Nine arrested in France over death of far-right student
on February 17, 2026Quentin Deranque died on Saturday, two days after being beaten in Lyon by masked men believed to be far-left militants.