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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Two dead after bus crashes in France, officials say
on November 6, 2026One child and one young adult were killed in the crash, local authorities say, with more injured.
- New wave of bomb threats hit European airlines
on November 6, 2026No link has been established between the threats against the airlines and those against the media outlets.
- AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values
on November 6, 2026Investors had been selling off tech shares in part due to concerns the Democrat election victory would mean slower AI development.
- Watch: Is it the end of the road for Tesla's Cybertruck?
on November 6, 2026The car company's CEO Elon Musk has said production will halt in Texas, to focus on the firm's self-driving Cybercabs.
- Tanzanian opposition leader found guilty of inciting unrest but acquitted of treason
on November 6, 2026The 58-year-old, who has been detained since April last year, says the charges are politically motivated.
- Kenyan doomsday cult leader given life sentence for murdering 191 people
on November 6, 2026Paul Mackenzie ordered his followers to starve their children to death in a forest so they could "meet Jesus".
- Homes and temples glow across India as Diwali celebrations begin
on November 6, 2026Millions of Indians will mark the festival of lights with glowing lamps, fireworks and traditional sweets
- What to know about the presidential wiretapping scandal rocking Indonesia
on November 6, 2026The scandal involves senior members of President Prabowo Subianto's government, and hint at growing tensions among its elites.
- Elon Musk appears to signal the end of the road for Cybertruck
on November 6, 2026Musk said it was to make room for production of its Cybercabs - autonomous taxis without a driver.
- Trump signs order to preserve Oval Office as national monument
on November 6, 2026The order comes after Trump made a series of big changes to the decor of the Oval Office and tore down the White House East Wing.
- Somalia's top court rejects president's term extension amid political crisis
on November 6, 2026The country's first nationwide elections since 1969 are due next year - a timetable now thrown into doubt.
- Melania Trump calls for lasting Ukraine truce as she hosts Russian and Ukrainian officials
on November 6, 2026The US first lady was credited by all for playing a key though unspecified role in the ceasefire.
- Major construction ongoing near Iran missile bases, satellite images suggest
on November 6, 2026Evidence of digging and new buildings are visible in satellite imagery taken in November, satellite images suggest.
- Macau jails pro-democracy campaigner in city's first national security case
on November 6, 2026Au Kam San was sentenced to 12 years and six months' jail for "subversion against the political power of the state".
- Did a data centre revolt affect the US midterm election results?
on November 6, 2026BBC Verify examines whether US voters were influenced by the data centre boom - and the impact anti-AI sentiment could have on the industry.
- A wildfire killed their loved ones in Spain. These British families demand to know why
on November 6, 2026Nine British nationals were among the 15 people who died when fire ripped through the village of Bédar this summer.
- White House denies Hegseth and Rubio to leave jobs after Republican election losses
on November 6, 2026US media reports there are calls to replace Pete Hegseth, who also faces a possible impeachment vote, while Marco Rubio is rumoured to be eyeing a presidential run.
- Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race
on November 6, 2026The results mean America's two most populous cities - New York and Los Angeles - will be led by democratic socialists.
- Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery
on November 6, 2026Pope Leo, who had part of a lung removed last month, will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
- Delhi's toxic winter air is back - is the Indian capital prepared for pollution?
on November 5, 2026The Delhi government has announced a four-month winter action plan, but experts say that won't be enough.
- California governor commutes sentences for state's 548 death row inmates
on November 5, 2026California has historically had the largest population of people on death row in the US.
- Nigerian court rules opposition candidate cannot stand in elections
on November 5, 2026The high court has sacked the leadership of the opposition ADC party with only months to go until elections.
- Eight killed in series of shootings in western Turkey
on November 5, 2026Victims are found in several locations in three separate vehicles, according to local reports.
- Chris vs Chris: Who's running and what's at stake this New Zealand election
on November 5, 2026New Zealanders will head to the polls on 7 November to elect a new government, with rising cost of living a key concern for voters.
- Bomb hoaxes: Messages reveal how threat was passed on by air traffic control
on November 5, 2026BBC Verify has been analysing messages after flights across Europe were targeted by fake bomb threats - the second such incident this week.
- French protests see numbers surge as unions join strikes over high cost of living
on November 5, 2026The interior ministry estimates 600,000 people joined protests across France, while the unions say the number was far higher.
- Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns after bank collapse
on November 5, 2026The move follows a bank collapse and after the lower house of congress voted in favour of pursuing an impeachment trial against him.
- Was an Italian chef really fired over refusal to put pineapple on pizza?
on November 5, 2026The chef had stated that putting pineapple on pizza was "offensive to his culture".