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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Police investigating new message in search for mother of Savannah Guthrie
on February 7, 2026Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of an NBC News presenter, is believed to have been abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona.
- France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links
on February 7, 2026The socialist grandee and his daughter are being investigated for suspected "laundering of tax-fraud proceeds".
- Alleged mastermind among four arrested after Pakistan mosque blast
on February 7, 2026The four are suspected of facilitating a suicide bombing that killed more than 30 people, Pakistan's interior minister said.
- Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin
on February 7, 2026Police say they are investigating three incidents targeting rail infrastructure that caused travel delays.
- 'I don't want to imagine what happened' - Shock and disbelief in area Nancy Guthrie went missing
on February 7, 2026The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie has left a community searching for clues and hoping for her safe return.
- General shot in Moscow conscious after surgery, Russian media say
on February 7, 2026Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was shot several times inside his apartment block on Friday morning.
- US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky
on February 7, 2026The Ukrainian leader says difficult issues remain, as Russia carries out further strikes on energy facilities.
- S Korean crypto firm accidentally pays out $40bn in bitcoin
on February 7, 2026The company quickly realised its mistake and managed to recover virtually all the missing tokens from customers.
- Zambian leader backs traditional Ghanaian outfit after online trolling
on February 7, 2026Some Zambians outraged Ghanaians by describing the outfit worn by their president as a "blouse".
- Trump threatens tariffs for countries trading with Iran
on February 7, 2026The order did not specify the rate that could be imposed, but used 25% as an example.
- At the scene of deadly Pakistan mosque explosion
on February 7, 2026At least 31 people have been killed after a suicide bomber detonated a device at a Shia mosque, according to police.
- Colorado funeral home director sentenced to 40 years for corpse abuse
on February 7, 2026Nearly 200 decaying bodies were discovered at the Return to Nature home after officials investigated a foul smell.
- Can the US help Iran? What Iranians say - inside and outside the country
on February 7, 2026Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want.
- What we still don't know about the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother
on February 7, 2026The BBC's Regan Morris is in Tucson, Arizona, where 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home almost one week ago.
- Trump says he 'didn't see' part of video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes
on February 7, 2026The US president says he "didn't make a mistake", adding he had only seen the beginning of the video before it was posted.
- The retired Indian factory worker who built a library of two million books
on February 7, 2026Anke Gowda, whose library is open to everyone, recently received an Indian government award.
- From Hollywood to the homeland: Why African countries are courting black American stars
on February 7, 2026Ciara and Samuel L Jackson are among the big names who have become citizens of African countries in recent years.
- Could Bad Bunny set off political fireworks at the Super Bowl half-time show?
on February 7, 2026With Super Bowl half-time shows becoming increasingly polarised, how will the Puerto Rican superstar quiet his detractors?
- They were drawn to Korea with dreams of K-pop stardom - but then let down
on February 6, 2026Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk.
- Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?
on February 6, 2026Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.
- Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?
on February 6, 2026The BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush explains why the US president's comments are causing a stir in a midterm election year.
- Milan-Cortina Games begin with vibrant opening ceremony
on February 6, 2026Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey perform as part of vibrant opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
- Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia
on February 6, 2026One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.
- What the Super Bowl means to American fans
on February 6, 2026NFL fans have flocked to California for Super Bowl LX, where the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
- 'They sent a letter asking to preach. Then they massacred us' - Nigerians on jihadist attack
on February 6, 2026Armed jihadists devastate a community that refused to convert to their hard-line interpretation of Islam.
- Watch: Ukrainian soldier thought to be dead calls his family
on February 6, 2026Nazar Daletskyi's relatives were told he had been killed in 2022, the first year of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
- Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia
on February 6, 2026The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II's birth.
- Watch: The US and Russia's nuclear treaty is dead. What comes next?
on February 5, 2026The expiration of New START means there are no limits on nuclear weapons between both countries for the first time since 1991.