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World News Headlines
- Trump says US will hit Iran 'hard' again on Wednesday
on June 10, 2026The US president warns Iran "will have to pay the price" for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks.
- Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions
on June 10, 2026The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries.
- Norway crown princess's son to stay in custody before rape verdict, says court
on June 10, 2026Thr ruling overturns a lower court's decision on Monday ordering the release of the crown princess's 29-year-old son.
- Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 17, reports say
on June 10, 2026Nine of them were killed in a series of attacks in the town of Tayr Debba, according to Lebanon's state news agency.
- World Cup referee denied US entry arrives home to hero's welcome in Somalia
on June 10, 2026Omar Artan vows to officiate at the 2030 tournament instead, following his ban from entering the US.
- Growing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters
on June 10, 2026The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.
- First charges laid over deadly Hong Kong fire
on June 10, 2026The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.
- Air India crash pilot's father vows to defend son's reputation
on June 10, 2026Investigators are expected to soon release an update on the crash, which killed 260 people last year.
- Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia
on June 10, 2026Ukraine's military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea.
- Manhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg
on June 10, 2026Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.
- Zelensky under pressure to end row with Poland over WW2 name of army unit
on June 10, 2026Poland is threatening to strip Ukraine's president of a state honour over the naming Ukrainian military unit after controversial World War Two fighters.
- Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt 'suffocated and scared'
on June 10, 2026West claims the encounter on a music video set was part of a "provocative theatrical performance".
- Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with another 19 offences
on June 10, 2026Naveed Akram, 24, is already facing 59 charges over an attack on a Jewish festival in December.
- World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase
on June 9, 2026In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.
- Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
on June 9, 2026The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.
- Watch: BBC goes into jungle with Myanmar's civil war rebels
on June 9, 2026The BBC’s Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar - without the permission of the authorities - to meet a group of rebel fighters.
- Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis
on June 9, 2026The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.
- Williams rolls back the years on return at Queen's
on June 9, 2026Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.
- Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public
on June 9, 2026Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.
- Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?
on June 9, 2026With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?
- Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre despite Iranian warning to stop attacks
on June 9, 2026Iran warned Israel on Monday that it could resume hostilities if attacks on its Lebanese ally Hezbollah do not stop.
- Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme
on June 9, 2026Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.
- Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan
on June 9, 2026The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.
- Man reportedly shot at Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine centre
on June 9, 2026Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.
- Scrapping of Franco-German fighter jet leaves allies at odds on defence future
on June 9, 2026The flagship partnership project became a glaring example of discord between the two nations.
- Murder of Lyhanna, 11, enrages France and turns up heat on government
on June 9, 2026Protesters are angry that the suspect had already been reported to police last August in a separate case.
- I have right papers and visa - barred referee Artan
on June 9, 2026Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".
- Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split after three years
on June 9, 2026The pair met on the set of the first Wicked movie, for which Grande received an Oscar nomination.
- Man accused of killing mother-in-law with poison-laced satay
on June 9, 2026Indonesia police allege the man killed the woman as he felt disrespected by her.
- Hundreds of aftershocks jolt Philippines as officials say death toll could rise
on June 9, 2026Dozens of people are dead and hundreds more injured following an earthquake in the country's south.