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World News Headlines
- Iran says it has halted attacks on Israel after first exchange of fire since truce
on June 8, 2026Iran launched about 30 missiles at Israel following a strike in Lebanon, while Israel carried out two waves of air strikes in Iran.
- Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping in North Korea?
on June 8, 2026Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.
- Stock market jitters remain amid tech fears and renewed Middle East attacks
on June 8, 2026Markets in Asia are hit by a tech sell-off, and oil is volatile as Iran and Israel launch attacks on each other.
- Watch: Why is China's Xi Jinping visiting North Korea?
on June 8, 2026The Chinese President Xi received a colourful welcome to Pyongyang for his first visit in seven years.
- Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns
on June 8, 2026Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.
- At least 32 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines
on June 8, 2026The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.
- Armenia's pro-West government wins election despite Russian pressure
on June 8, 2026Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders.
- Knicks' long-awaited NBA run electrifies NYC, with Trump set to attend key game
on June 8, 2026The Knicks' stunning winning streak has energised the city as the New York basketball team prepares for the third game of the finals series at its home arena.
- Peru election result close as vote counting continues
on June 8, 2026The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability.
- Iran releases footage of missiles launched at Israel
on June 8, 2026Iran said its attacks were "the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes."
- Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea
on June 8, 2026A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.
- Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Seaon June 8, 2026
A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.
- 'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment
on June 7, 2026The Netherlands has one of the world's lowest rates of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training.
- Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
on June 7, 2026The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.
- 'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
on June 7, 2026Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.
- 'We don't look at the sky any more': The Air India crash victims who were not on the plane
on June 7, 2026A grandfather, a survivor, a witness: one year after the crash, the people on the ground tell their stories.
- Zelensky's close European allies set out five conditions for peace talks
on June 7, 2026The Ukrainian president's meeting with his staunchest European allies came as US President Donald Trump's focus shifts to the war with Iran.
- Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over 'rigged election' claim
on June 7, 2026During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show's presenter Kristen Welker.
- Eriksen conscious after collapsing in Denmark game
on June 7, 2026Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association.
- Mexico City attempts record-breaking wave
on June 7, 2026As part of the countdown to the World Cup, Mexico City is attempting to surpass the world record for largest wave.
- Mexicans chase a world record wave - but is the trend even Mexican?
on June 7, 2026Thousands lined the streets in Mexico City on Saturday as they attempted to set the world record for largest human wave.
- Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout
on June 7, 2026The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.
- Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg
on June 7, 2026The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.
- Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race
on June 6, 2026After eight presidents in 10 years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality.
- Rumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift's wedding
on June 6, 2026Swifties worldwide are looking for clues about the superstar's nuptials to American football star Travis Kelce.
- Why are devastating mice plagues happening in Australia?
on June 5, 2026Crops are being ravaged and homes are being invaded by the rodents - and it’s costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?
on June 5, 2026Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.