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World News Headlines
- Greek F-16 fighter jet crash-lands at busy Zakynthos airport
on July 9, 2026The runway is closed after the jet reportedly landed without deploying its landing gear before bursting into flames.
- Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
on July 9, 2026A former US Olympian canoeist denies accusations that he deliberately damaged the lining of the refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies
on July 9, 2026The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea.
- Factory fire kills at least 28 in China's 'shoe capital'
on July 9, 2026Footage shows huge flames rising from a building and thick, black smoke rising into the sky.
- Big fall in oil, gas and cargo ships taking US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes
on July 9, 2026Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.
- Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race after assault allegation
on July 9, 2026The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is "categorically false".
- Tehran launches more strikes after explosions reported in southern Iran
on July 9, 2026Centcom says it hit 90 Iranian targets in the latest round of strikes, with the Iranian health ministry saying 14 people were killed since Tuesday.
- International court tells BBC of breakthrough in Sudan war crimes probe
on July 9, 2026The ICC has been looking into atrocities committed in Darfur over the past three years.
- Platner's disastrous candidacy exposes rifts that could dampen Democrats' Senate hopes
on July 9, 2026Along with creating tumult in a must-win race for Democrats, Graham Platner's exit is laying bare division between the party's left wing and moderates.
- It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby. Then they were told he may have been trafficked
on July 8, 2026When they adopted Marcus, David and Ally's dream of having a child was complete - but now they could lose him.
- Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
on July 8, 2026The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.
- A country that made huge progress on measles now reports 120,000 cases
on July 8, 2026Hundreds of children are dying from measles in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.
- Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show
on July 8, 2026The Super Bowl-style show marks the Canadian singer's latest big performance after his comeback shows at Coachella.
- Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato
on July 8, 2026The weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey.
- Arizona toddler found alive in morgue after being declared dead from drowning
on July 8, 2026After he was discovered to still be alive, the 18-month-old was flown to another hospital and survived.
- Watch: Nato chief asked if there really is 'unity' in Nato
on July 8, 2026Nato's secretary general insists there is "unity" among Nato members, but the BBC's security correspondent asks if that is really the case.
- Nigeria's president demands to know how fake agency was allegedly set up in his office
on July 8, 2026Adeniyi Adeyemi allegedly forged a letter of appointment and secured funding for an agency the presidency knew nothing about.
- Ukraine to get licence to produce Patriot missiles, Trump says
on July 8, 2026Although the Patriots are highly effective against Russia's ballistic missiles, they also have lengthy production times.
- Watch: Why is there a 'black cloud' over unity at the Nato summit?
on July 8, 2026US President Donald Trump has used the Nato summit to criticise the lack of support for his war on Iran, and revive his interest in taking over Greenland.
- Teenager arrested after two girls, 13, seriously injured in German school attack
on July 8, 2026Police said a major operation was under way in the area of Welfen-Gymnasium secondary school in Schongau, Bavaria.
- Khamenei's coffin carried through Shia shrines as ceremonies held in Iraq
on July 8, 2026The remains of Iran's late supreme leader are transported to Najaf and Karbala, as funeral ceremonies continue for a fifth day.
- German doctor jailed for murder of 15 patients and suspected of more
on July 8, 2026The German palliative care doctor has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15 of his patients.
- Eight killed after landslide hits girls' school in Bangladesh
on July 8, 2026Rescuers pull bodies from the mud after heavy monsoon rains batter the south-eastern coast.
- Cubans protest after third nationwide power cut this year
on July 8, 2026While Cuban officials said that power had been mostly restored, those still left in the dark vented their anger.
- Trains and emergency calls affected after major outage at Australia's largest telecoms company
on July 8, 2026Servers at data centres in Sydney and Melbourne were to blame but the exact cause remains unknown.
- Watch: Gaza football fans watch World Cup from rubble
on July 8, 2026Hundreds of people cheered for Egypt, which shares a border with Gaza, in the match against Argentina.
- Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project
on July 8, 2026Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.
- Suspect ate Chick-fil-A and interacted with Charlie Kirk staff before shooting, court hears
on July 8, 2026The preliminary hearing will determine whether Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will stand trial.
- Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged abuse as a teen loses its licence
on July 8, 2026Hilton said the facility "failed the children", as regulators cited neglect and use of unnecessary restraints.
- New video shows man believed to be Tyler Robinson before Charlie Kirk shooting
on July 7, 2026The footage shown during the second day of a preliminary hearing appears to show Robinson walking through a parking garage and running across a roof.