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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Watch: What happens now after close vote in Israeli election?on October 28, 2026
Polls have closed in the Israeli election, but there is no clear winner.
- Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex trafficking caseon October 28, 2026
The trio - two of whom were high-profile US real estate moguls - were found guilty using their social status to lure women to parties and then raping them.
- Ceasefire extended across Ukraine's Kherson region, officials sayon October 27, 2026
The truce was originally planned for the stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been reported.
- Ex-wife of Zimbabwe's vice-president freed after collapse of attempted murder caseon October 27, 2026
Marry Mubaiwa had been held on remand for seven years after being charged in 2019 for her then husband's attempted murder.
- Egypt court fines journalist Lina Attalah and orders news site's closureon October 27, 2026
Amnesty International said the verdict against Attalah and independent outlet Mada Masr represented "a crushing blow to press freedom".
- What we know about Ukraine-Russia truce in Oleshky, brokered by Melania Trumpon October 27, 2026
The Russian-occupied city of Oleshky has had no electricity, gas or water for three years, as residents reported having to eat weeds to survive.
- Dutch zookeeper dies after being mauled by leopardon October 27, 2026
The woman began her career at the park when she was 17 and had worked there on-and-off for four decades.
- Deaths in detention cells in Nigeria were entirely preventable, inquiry findson October 27, 2026
Overcrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths of 33 detainees in a prison cell in Minna state.
- Ghanaian twin brothers and US woman plead guilty to $9m romance scamon October 27, 2026
The group targeted elderly people across US and Europe, luring them into romantic relationship before persuading them to transfer large sums of money.
- Controversial Islamic cleric shot dead in northern Nigeriaon October 27, 2026
Yahaya Masussuka had posted videos in which he rejected some elements of mainstream Islam.
- Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putinon October 27, 2026
An end to the conflict in Ukraine "will not be achieved through silence," Finland's President Alexander Stubb said.
- Watch: The Mbappé-Chairman Mao controversy explainedon October 27, 2026
Kylian Mbappé has apologised for "ill-judged" comments he made about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
- Nanotyrannus skeleton sells for $47.3m in New York auctionon October 27, 2026
The sale of the rare skeleton reignites debate in the scientific community about whether dinosaur remains should end up in private hands or public view.
- West warns of famine risk in Sudan as civil war grinds onon October 27, 2026
Millions face acute hunger in Sudan as conflict, drought and funding cuts aggravate the humanitarian crisis.
- Ballon d'Or ceremony raises case of French sports journalist jailed in Algeriaon October 27, 2026
He is in jail accused of supporting terrorism after travelling to the politically sensitive region Kabylie.
- Trump v Obama - which president has the star power to get out the vote?on October 27, 2026
The BBC's Sarah Smith followed the current and former presidents as both parties hope their biggest names can drive midterm turnout.
- Mbappé sorry for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after backlash in Chinaon October 27, 2026
The France star had referred to the former Chinese leader as a "dictator" during an interview about memes.
- How Kane defied doubters to become world's beston October 27, 2026
Harry Kane is the humble 'anti-superstar' who defied doubters to achieve Ballon d'Or greatness, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
- Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for third timeon October 27, 2026
Comey's lawyers say the case stems from alleged disclosure of classified information to the New York Times in 2016.
- Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision again over Israel participationon October 27, 2026
A Dutch broadcaster reverses a decision to take part, citing "sensitivities" over Israel's participation.
- What does Israel's election mean for Gaza and the wider world?on October 27, 2026
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale reports from Jerusalem as ballots are cast.
- 'I would do it again' - Kaepernick reflects on price of protest, 10 years onon October 27, 2026
In his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey.
- Donald Trump's biggest economic problem looks strangely familiaron October 27, 2026
Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden.
- Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time showon October 27, 2026
The rapper has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.
- Jordan carries out deadly strike in Syria in retaliation for church attackon October 27, 2026
The attack on a village in Syria killed five people, including women and children, Syrian health officials said.
- Lula's comeback in Brazil dents Trump's ambitions for Latin Americaon October 27, 2026
The Trump-Lula relationship may have thawed, but several issues could reignite tensions between the two leaders.
- Opposition leader María Machado returns from exile to a Venezuela reshaped by Trumpon October 27, 2026
Machado returns with Trump's blessing, even if Washington is happy with Venezuela's existing leader - at least for the time being.



























