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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- 'We've got to run': Inside ruined Ukraine power plant under constant drone threaton November 12, 2026
Dan Johnson visits one of the country's largest power stations, barely left standing after a ballistic missile strike by Russia.
- Millions of Ebola dollars going missing as virus spreads, medical charity warnson November 12, 2026
Medical staff are going unpaid, lack proper training and are struggling with shortages of essential supplies, MSF warns
- Democrat Scott Colom makes history as Mississippi's first black senator since 19th Centuryon November 12, 2026
In a state Trump won two years ago by 22 points, Colom's victory extends a string of Democratic wins in the Senate.
- Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six Palestinians, health ministry sayson November 12, 2026
Witnesses say a missile hit a building containing the surgical wards and intensive care units at Nasser hospital, the largest in southern Gaza.
- Ukraine says military Starlink disrupted again as US envoys meet Putin in Moscowon November 12, 2026
Later on Thursday, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will travel to Dublin to meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky.
- Who could replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia's chief executive?on November 12, 2026
As uncertainty swirls over the boss of the AI chip giant, some names have emerged as potential successors.
- British woman missing from cruise ship in Atlanticon November 12, 2026
The 72-year-old was last seen aboard the Tui ship on Monday as it headed towards the Caribbean.
- Indonesia's vice-president resigns amid signs ruling alliance is frayingon November 12, 2026
The news comes at a turbulent time for President Prabowo, who faces a growing rift with his predecessor Joko Widodo.
- 'No light, no water, no heat': Ukrainians struggle with blackouts as Russia hits power gridon November 12, 2026
For parents in parts of Ukraine, trying to lead a normal family life with just a few hours of power each day is taking its toll.
- Oranges investigated after four girls die in suspected Uganda school poisoningon November 12, 2026
The girls started vomiting after eating oranges brought in by a fellow pupil - police are travelling to the village they came from.
- Can Nigeria's president regain voters' trust after painful first term?on November 12, 2026
For Nigerians to feel meaningful improvements, reforms will need to go beyond the promises outlined, analysts say.
- Famed ship SS United States deliberately sunk off Florida coast to become a reefon November 12, 2026
Activists wanted the historic liner to be turned into a museum, but it will instead become the world's largest artificial ocean reef.
- Australian teen missing in bush for six days rescued aliveon November 12, 2026
The 17-year-old's mum has joked that he is "grounded for life" and "never leaving the house again".
- Clashes erupt in Barcelona after thousands join Spain general strikeon November 11, 2026
Tens of thousands of people have been taking part in the strike, called by the country's main unions over housing and the high cost of living.
- Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldieron November 11, 2026
Following a ceremony marking Veterans Day, a group that included Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was shouted at to be quiet.
- African writing award probe finds 'no evidence' winning story was AI generatedon November 11, 2026
Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza has also vehemently denied the allegation made in a US magazine.
- Schools in Italy, Scotland and Northern Ireland hit by threats in suspected bomb hoaxon November 11, 2026
More than 6,000 Italian schools received a threat. Authorities in all three countries say there appears to be no risk to the public.
- Missing 11-month-old baby rescued after being buried alive in a crate in South Carolinaon November 11, 2026
Officials say the child was found close to his father's home on Tuesday, a day after he was taken, and is being cared for in hospital.
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocated after alleged Iranian threatson November 11, 2026
Bessent is now one of several Trump administration officials to live on military bases due to safety concerns.
- Kidnapper, 74, escapes from house arrest in Argentina by abseiling from balconyon November 11, 2026
Leonardo Bertulazzi, a former member of the Marxist guerrilla group the Red Brigades, was about to be extradited to his home country of Italy.
- Egyptian journalist's retrial adjourned as UN warns of 'assaults on press freedom'on November 11, 2026
Mada Masr editor-in-chief Lina Attalah is being tried on the charge of "publishing false news" and potentially faces imprisonment.
- Four grizzly bears killed in Canada after fatal attack on mother and daughteron November 11, 2026
The sow and her three cubs were responsible for killing Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20, earlier this month.
- Kenya discharges last Ebola patient in major milestone towards virus-free statuson November 11, 2026
The country begins a 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free, provided no new cases are recorded.
- New Indian mega library rocked by scandal over 'AI-generated books'on November 11, 2026
The Tamil Nadu government has ordered an internal audit of library collections across the state.
- 'My darling girl, you are everything to me' - auctioned letters reveal WWI love storyon November 11, 2026
How two strangers and love letters from Gunner Willie Webber to wife Gladys led to a unique act of remembrance.
- Watch: Vinícius Jr's surprise message to boy who received prosthetic legs after Sudan drone strikeon November 11, 2026
Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr sent a surprise message to 13-year-old fan Zaher who lost both his legs after being hit by a drone in Khartoum, in 2024.
- 'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predictedon November 11, 2026
Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.
- Watch: E-bike battery explodes into massive fireball inside Oregon homeon November 10, 2026
Surveillance footage from inside the home shows a mother and son noticing smoke coming from the battery before it suddenly bursts into flames.
- Why are these purple flowers shutting down streets in Sydney?on November 10, 2026
Jacaranda trees typically flower for six weeks every spring, drawing visitors to Australia from across the globe.





























