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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured
on May 24, 2026The Oreshnik missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed.
- Turkish riot police storm opposition offices after leaders ousted
on May 24, 2026Officers forced their way into the building days after the party vowed to defy a court ruling removing its leaders.
- Man killed in shark attack off Australia's north-east coast
on May 24, 2026The 39-year-old was fatally injured at a shoal off the Cassowary Coast in Queensland, apparently while spearfishing.
- Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House
on May 24, 2026Officials say a suspect approached a checkpoint near the building and opened fire, and that a bystander was wounded.
- One killed and many feared trapped under collapsed building in Philippines
on May 24, 2026A Malaysian man has died and about 20 people are feared trapped at the site near Manila, officials say.
- Nascar champion Kyle Busch died of pneumonia and sepsis, family says
on May 24, 2026The driver died aged 41 on Thursday after "overwhelming complications" from the illnesses.
- Blast targeting train kills at least 20 in Pakistan
on May 24, 2026Officials say the train had been transporting military personnel home for Eid when it was attacked by armed separatists.
- Bolivian minister's convoy ambushed while overseeing roadblock clearance
on May 24, 2026Security forces were met by resistance while attempting to clear highway barriers, amid unrest over the government's economic policies.
- Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
on May 24, 2026They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.
- BBC at the site of China's worst mining disaster in more than a decade
on May 24, 2026At least 82 people have been killed after a gas explosion at the Liushenyu mine in China.
- It's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed
on May 24, 2026The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy.
- At least 82 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion
on May 24, 2026The blast in Shanxi province constitutes the country's worst mining disaster in 16 years.
- Trump says Iran deal 'largely negotiated' including reopening Strait of Hormuz
on May 24, 2026Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.
- East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy
on May 23, 2026Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China.
- In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?
on May 23, 2026An amendment to Japan's Civil Code looks set to allow shared parenting for the first time.
- Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate
on May 23, 2026Eighteen people were killed and 42 others injured in the strike on the town in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
- I survived a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, but my friend has not been found
on May 23, 2026Sunil Puniya was on his first sea job when a missile struck the oil tanker Skylight at the start of the Iran war.
- California declares emergency as fire crews race to contain toxic leak
on May 23, 2026Thousands have been evacuated as officials warn a tank containing about 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate could explode.
- F1 great Prost 'injured as masked gang raid home'
on May 23, 2026Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured when a masked gang raided his home near Geneva, Swiss media reports.
- India's parody 'cockroach party' claims website has been blocked
on May 23, 2026The satirical group has gained millions of followers as "the voice of the lazy and unemployed".
- French mum and partner held until trial after sons abandoned by road in Portugal
on May 23, 2026The couple, who allegedly left the woman's sons on a roadside in southern Portugal, will remain in custody.
- Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory
on May 23, 2026Ukraine says it struck Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied region.
- Watch: Pitches, PlayStations and protein ice cream - A look inside Brazil's World Cup base camp
on May 23, 2026BBC's Brandon Livesay toured the Columbia Park Training Facility in Morris Township, New Jersey that will host the team in the coming weeks.
- Rubio meets Modi during India visit with energy high on agenda
on May 23, 2026The secretary of state wants to sell US energy to Delhi to make up for shortfalls caused by the Iran war.
- Senegal's president sacks PM and former ally after months-long feud
on May 23, 2026Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country.
- DR Congo players told to isolate before World Cup
on May 23, 2026The Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before they can enter the US because of the Ebola outbreak.
- Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained
on May 23, 2026The detainees say they were slapped, hit, humiliated and even subjected to sexual violence, but Israel's prison service says the allegations are false.
- SpaceX launches massive Starship V3 rocket on test flight
on May 23, 2026The largest and most powerful rocket in history blasted off after its first attempted launch was postponed.
- Moment SpaceX rocket explodes in the Indian Ocean after splashdown
on May 23, 2026Elon Musk's SpaceX has successfully launched its Starship V3 rocket, which landed in a planned fiery explosion on Friday.
- The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts
on May 22, 2026Scientists are attempting to build exercise equipment to be used on future space flights.