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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Africa's richest man launches continent's biggest share sale
on September 14, 2026Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success of his oil refinery.
- Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars
on September 14, 2026Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.
- Body of missing runner found in South Africa
on September 14, 2026A nationwide appeal was launched after Elizabeth Moselakgomo went missing last week. Four other women's bodies have been found nearby.
- Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Zambia in search of a mate
on September 14, 2026Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.
- Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station
on September 14, 2026The former UK PM said: "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning".
- Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animals
on September 14, 2026At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.
- China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AI
on September 14, 2026It follows the Anthropic CEO's calls for a slowdown in AI development - but in a way that prevents China from pulling ahead in the race.
- Thousands demand end to violence in Mexican cartel hotspot
on September 14, 2026Culiacán has seen violence skyrocket since a feud broke out between two rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel.
- Hyrox apologises for allowing race to continue after athlete soils herself
on September 14, 2026Some raised concerns around hygiene while others praised the competitor's resolve to finish the race and push through adversity.
- Malaysian boy acquitted for murder of schoolgirl on grounds of insanity
on September 14, 2026The killing of the 16-year-old nearly a year ago had shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about social media.
- Swedish left-wing bloc narrowly ahead with election too close to call
on September 14, 2026With more than 90% of ballots processed early on Monday, the left-wing bloc was in front by approximately 20,000 votes.
- Bali police investigate after Australian man and children found dead in home
on September 14, 2026Police were called after the man's wife became concerned and asked neighbours to check on her family.
- Watch: Why a Russian strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border could mark an escalation
on September 14, 2026No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials left the area.
- Trump says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit
on September 13, 2026Whiskey distilled in the Republic of Ireland faces the standard 15% tariff which applies to EU goods entering the US.
- Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like
on September 13, 2026While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.
- US congressman swims to safety after his plane is forced to land on a lake
on September 13, 2026The small plane carrying Rep Tom Tiffany had a mechanical issue that forced the pilot to make an emergency landing on a Wisconsin lake.
- Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists
on September 13, 2026Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.
- Legendary Canadian boxer George Chuvalo dies aged 89
on September 13, 2026The heavyweight champion took on the likes of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, and was known for never once getting knocked out or knocked down.
- Six dead, 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes in Java Sea
on September 13, 2026Ships and helicopters are searching for those missing from the Virgo Transport 8 ship, which had encountered bad weather.
- Iran war reshapes Brics ties but also exposes divisions
on September 13, 2026Brics members agree they need a new global order but it's harder to answer what should replace it and how to get there.
- Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley
on September 13, 2026A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.
- 'She's back': Fans dance, sing and cry after Céline Dion's comeback concert in Paris
on September 13, 2026Thousands turned out to witness Céline Dion perform in Paris on Saturday, her first show after a six year illness-induced hiatus.
- Critics celebrate Céline Dion's 'high-stakes' comeback show in Paris
on September 13, 2026The iconic Canadian singer kicked off her long-awaited comeback show in Paris on Saturday, after a six-year hiatus due to health issues.
- They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets
on September 13, 2026Some people fired in the wake of Kirk's assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch.
- Russians seek answers over hundreds missing after Ukraine's 2024 incursion
on September 12, 2026Officials say more than 300 Russians remain missing after the 2024 Kursk offensive, but no-one really knows the true figure.
- Best friends for decades - until a DNA test revealed they were sisters
on September 12, 2026Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from orphanages in Mumbai in the 1980s and grew up in the Netherlands.
- Trump's comments on a united Ireland may have targeted audience across the Atlantic
on September 12, 2026Nobody could have predicted that today's main global headline would be Trump's desire to see a unified Ireland.
- Afghan woman deported from US in first use of 'alien terrorist' court
on September 12, 2026The legal US resident was never charged with a crime, but was deported due to her family links to terrorism.
- How global trade and oil prices could be hit by Houthi advance
on September 11, 2026Yemen's Houthis have seized territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait - a key trade gateway for oil and global shipping.
- Has Trump won over voters with his midterm convention?
on September 11, 2026The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith breaks down the main takeaways from the first-ever Republican convention held in the middle of a US presidential term.