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World News Headlines
- Why is Trump threatening Venezuela's Maduro?
on December 2, 2025We look at what is behind the deployment of a large US military force to within striking distance of Venezuela.
- Ukrainians in war-ravaged Donbas weigh prospects of peace deal
on December 2, 2025While many Ukrainians believe they have sacrificed too much for their country to lose territory to Russia, others are desperate for the war to end.
- Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate after coup
on December 2, 2025Nigeria says it is sheltering Fernando Dias in its embassy in Bissau, citing an imminent threat to his life.
- Pope prays at Beirut port blast site on last day of Lebanon visit
on December 2, 2025Pope Leo XIV demanded justice for the more than 200 victims of the disaster, at the end of his three-day visit to Lebanon.
- Pope prays at Beirut port blast site on last day of Lebanon visiton December 2, 2025
Pope Leo XIV demanded justice for the more than 200 victims of the disaster, at the end of his three-day visit to Lebanon.
- Thousands of rounds of German army ammunition stolen from lorry
on December 2, 2025The theft reportedly took place after the driver left his truck in an unguarded parking lot overnight.
- US Navy admiral ordered second deadly Venezuela boat strike, White House says
on December 2, 2025The strikes, authorised by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, have raised fresh legality questions - but the White House says laws have been followed.
- Zambian-American influencer sentenced to 18 months for hate speech
on December 2, 2025Known as "One Boss Lady", Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.
- Bulgaria ditches budget plan after tens of thousands join protests
on December 2, 2025Demonstrators said the plan - the country's first in euros - attempted to hide widespread government corruption.
- India tells smartphone makers to put state-run cyber safety app on new devices
on December 2, 2025India wants all smartphone makers to pre-install new devices with a state-owned cyber security app.
- 'Hung by my wrists and beaten': Israeli-Russian woman says Iraqi militants tortured her in captivity
on December 2, 2025Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was freed in September, tells the BBC that her two years in captivity left her physically and mentally scarred.
- Putin and Trump's envoy set for key Ukraine talks in Moscow
on December 2, 2025Steve Witkoff will hold talks at the Kremlin, after the White House said it was "optimistic" about a breakthrough.
- Death toll in Indonesia floods passes 600
on December 2, 2025Another 500 people are missing, while thousands more have been injured after a cyclone hit the region.
- Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China
on December 2, 2025Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.
- Hong Kong leader orders investigation into deadly fire that killed 151
on December 2, 2025The fire is the deadliest the city has seen in more than 70 years.
- Pavarotti statue frozen knee-deep in ice rink strikes wrong note in Italy
on December 2, 2025The opera legend's widow said the town had made an "absurd decision" after it also encouraged skaters to high five the statue.
- Watch: Melania Trump reveals Christmas decorations, Lego portrait of president
on December 2, 2025This year's theme is "Home Is Where the Heart Is" and features Lego portraits of Donald Trump and George Washington, and 3D-printed ornaments.
- Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidence
on December 1, 2025A legal expert explains how the defence could stand to gain even if their longshot bid fails this week.
- Is the US preparing for war with Venezuela?
on December 1, 2025BBC Verify has tracked US assets in the Caribbean Sea, after military strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats.
- Appeals court disqualifies ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey prosecutor
on December 1, 2025An appeals court disqualified Alina Habba, Trump's former personal attorney, from serving as US Attorney for New Jersey.
- Will Australia's social media ban actually work?
on December 1, 2025Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 - here's everything you need to know in 60 seconds.
- Will Australia's social media ban actually work?on December 1, 2025
Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 - here's everything you need to know in 60 seconds.
- Shock in Cameroon as 74-year-old opposition firebrand dies in detention
on December 1, 2025Anicet Ekane's lawyer says the family was given little explanation - "his wife was just presented the corpse".
- Why 2026 will be a year like no other for India's Sun mission
on December 1, 2025For the first time Aditya-L1 will be able to watch the Sun in its maximum activity cycle.
- WW1 toxic compound sprayed on Georgian protesters, BBC evidence suggests
on December 1, 2025Anti-government demonstrators are likely to have been targeted with camite, our investigation finds.
- Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
on December 1, 2025Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.
- How Pope Leo transformed from 'quiet man' to vocal peace messenger on first foreign trip
on November 30, 2025We are learning a little more about how Pope Leo intends to carry out his duties, writes Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool.
- 'I saw them driving over injured people' - the terrifying escape from war in Sudan
on November 30, 2025The BBC visits a camp where people are taking refuge after the fall of el-Fasher city.
- Climate protesters in kayaks disrupt operations at Australian port
on November 30, 2025Dozens have been arrested during climate protests at one of the world's biggest coal export ports.
- Nigerian villagers 'too scared to speak' after hundreds of schoolchildren kidnapped
on November 30, 2025Parents of kidnapped children know where the bandits hide out, but are too scared to inform the authorities.