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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Russia and Ukraine 'very close to a deal', says Trumpon April 26, 2025
The US president's envoy meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow, while Ukraine calls for more pressure on Russia.
- US judge arrested after allegedly obstructing immigration enforcementon April 25, 2025
Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of trying to help an undocumented immigrant who appeared in her court avoid arrest.
- UN agency runs out of food aid in Gaza after Israeli blockadeon April 25, 2025
The UN agency has delivered its last supplies to meals kitchens, which it warns will run out of food in the coming days.
- 'Something different in the air' as hushed Rome reckons with Pope's deathon April 25, 2025
Visitors have noticed a unique atmosphere at the Vatican in the days before Pope Francis's funeral and the conclave.
- Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge over CEO's killingon April 25, 2025
The 26 year old is charged with murder and stalking in addition to other state charges.
- Pope wanted to work until the end, archbishop tells BBCon April 25, 2025
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Archbishop Paul Gallagher says Pope Francis preferred to "die with his boots on".
- Pope Francis's funeral presents chance for 'brush-by' diplomacyon April 25, 2025
There may be opportunities for impromptu diplomacy at one of the largest gatherings of world leaders in years.
- 'My bananas were seized and destroyed' - Malawi-Tanzania trade row escalateson April 25, 2025
Following the crackdown, some traders have resorted to selling their goods in secret, the BBC hears.
- Why Pope Francis won't be buried in the Vaticanon April 25, 2025
Pope Francis will be buried in Rome's church of Santa Maria Maggiore, breaking a 100-year-old tradition.
- Sudanese eating charcoal and leaves to survive, aid agency warnson April 25, 2025
People are trekking under "blistering" heat to escape "horrific circumstances", the BBC is told.
- Senior Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscowon April 25, 2025
Authorities confirm the general, Yaroslav Moskalik, was part of the Russian delegation for the 2015 Minsk agreements.
- Israel's muted response to Pope Francis's death signals tensions over Gazaon April 25, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has sent condolences four days after the Pope's death.
- Six police officers killed in Thailand plane crashon April 25, 2025
The small plane hit the water around 100 metres from the shore near a coastal resort.
- Pope Francis's nephew remembers father figure 'Uncle Jorge'on April 25, 2025
José Ignacio Bergoglio tells the BBC of the special relationship he had with his uncle who became Pope Francis.
- 'Fees have fallen' in Namibia as president announces free higher educationon April 25, 2025
However, it is not clear where the funding will come from, raising questions about where it is feasible.
- Pope Francis's funeral: A visual guideon April 25, 2025
The procession, the ancient rituals and the symbolic changes - how Pope Francis will make his final journey.
- Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Mangione as he heads to courton April 25, 2025
It comes ahead of the 26-year-old's plea hearing on federal charges in New York on Friday.
- Trump deep sea mining order violates law, China sayson April 25, 2025
The US president speeds up permits for a practice opposed by many countries and environmentalists.
- Warhol print accidentally thrown away by Dutch town hallon April 25, 2025
A print of Queen Beatrix is among 46 artworks officials fear will never be recovered.
- Company bosses warn over tariffs impacton April 25, 2025
Several firms have cut their profit forecasts or withdrawn them citing economic uncertainty.
- Can India really stop river flowing into Pakistan?on April 25, 2025
After a deadly militant attack in Kashmir, India suspended a key water treaty with neighbouring Pakistan.
- China has halted rare earth exports, can Australia step up?on April 25, 2025
Australia has proposed to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals.
- Watch: How previous Popes were laid to reston April 25, 2025
From Pius XII to Benedict XVI, the BBC looks back at video from papal funerals since 1958.
- TikTok astrologer arrested for predicting new Myanmar quakeon April 25, 2025
The prediction caused panic weeks after a 7.7 magnitude quake killed 3,500 people, authorities say.
- 'I'm alive but three in my group didn't make it' - Kashmir attack survivoron April 25, 2025
Tourists are returning home after a deadly gun attack killed 26 visitors in Indian-administered Kashmir.
- California passes Japan as fourth largest economyon April 25, 2025
The US state expresses worries that President Donald Trump's tariffs could stunt future growth.
- 'Very, very toxic': The risk of asbestos in Gaza's rubbleon April 25, 2025
The mineral, once widely-used, releases toxic fibres into the air when disturbed that can cling to the lungs and cause cancer.
- What do Canadians really care about (beyond Trump)on April 24, 2025
The BBC asked voters across the country what issues are most important to them ahead of Monday's election.
- Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?on April 24, 2025
Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?
- Thousands march through Auschwitz commemorating liberationon April 24, 2025
Holocaust survivors were part of the crowds taking part in the annual 'March of the Living', 80 years after the camp was liberated.