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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- What satellite images reveal about Israel's strikes on Iranon October 29, 2024
BBC Verify has analysed satellite imagery from Iran to assess damage from Israeli air strikes.
- What a discovered lost Mayan city might have looked likeon October 29, 2024
The BBC's Georgina Rannard shows a virtual rendition of Valeriana - which has been discovered centuries after it disappeared under the jungle canopy in Mexico.
- Lebanon says 60 killed in Israel strikes on eastern valleyon October 29, 2024
The Lebanese health ministry said 58 were wounded in the Bekaa Valley, with rescue efforts under way.
- Lost Chopin waltz unearthed after almost 200 yearson October 29, 2024
The unknown waltz was discovered in the vault of the Morgan Library and Museum in New York.
- Iran executes German-Iranian dissidenton October 29, 2024
The German-Iranian had denied leading a group that bombed a mosque in 2008, killing 14 people.
- Philippines' Duterte admits to drug war 'death squad'on October 29, 2024
The former president says he offers "no apologies, no excuses" for his anti-crime campaign.
- PhD student finds lost city in Mexico jungle by accidenton October 29, 2024
The city is the size of Edinburgh and among the largest Mayan sites in ancient Latin America.
- Children saved from car stuck in path of oncoming trainon October 29, 2024
Two children were pulled from a back seat only moments before the vehicle was hit by a train in Redlands, California.
- We asked Puerto Ricans about 'island of garbage' joke. Here's what they saidon October 28, 2024
Puerto Ricans have said the joke Tony Hinchcliffe made at Trump’s Sunday rally was “disrespectful” and “racist”.
- Bolivian government denies attempt to kill Evo Moraleson October 28, 2024
Morales said on Sunday a car he was travelling in was shot at, condemning it as an attempt on his life.
- ICC prosecutor denies sexual misconduct allegationson October 28, 2024
Karim Khan also asks for an immediate investigation into the allegations against him.
- Backlash after comedian calls Puerto Rico 'island of garbage' on stage at Trump rallyon October 28, 2024
Republicans join Democrats to condemn Tony Hinchliffe for his comments at the New York event.
- Watch: Ballot drop box set on fire in Washington stateon October 28, 2024
Police and firefighter crews responded to a fire inside a ballot drop box in the early hours of Monday.
- Georgians join mass rally as president urges protest at 'rigged vote'on October 28, 2024
Salome Zourabichivili has called Georgians out on the streets, telling the BBC this is a "crucial moment".
- Smuggler selling ‘fast track’ Channel crossing speaks to BBC undercover reporteron October 28, 2024
More migrants from Vietnam than any other nation are taking small boats to the UK.
- Nato says North Korean troops deployed to Russia's Kursk regionon October 28, 2024
Mark Rutte said the deployment represented a "dangerous expansion" of Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Gérard Depardieu's sexual assault trial postponedon October 28, 2024
A Paris court orders a medical examination of the French actor accused by two women of sexual assault in 2021.
- One medic left at Gaza hospital as Israel says it arrested 100 ‘terrorists’on October 28, 2024
Only one doctor remains at Kamal Adwan Hospital after a days-long Israeli raid, the Hamas-run health ministry says.
- Chinese police target Halloween revellers in Shanghaion October 28, 2024
Witnesses say police dispersed crowds of partygoers, while photos of arrests have circulated online.
- Harris or Trump: How UK is preparing for new US presidenton October 28, 2024
With two very different candidates in the race, BBC political editor Chris Mason considers future UK-US relations.
- Former Bolivian president shares 'assassination attempt' videoon October 28, 2024
Evo Morales said he survived an attempt on his life on Sunday, blaming the current government.
- Worry over toxic Delhi air as pollution worsenson October 28, 2024
Pollution levels in the Indian capital have reached 20-25 times more than the WHO's recommended safe limit.
- Japan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap electionon October 28, 2024
PM Shigeru Ishiba took a political gamble - and it backfired, leaving him and his party weakened.
- Tariffs hurt his business. He's voting for Trump anywayon October 28, 2024
Donald Trump's call for sweeping tariffs is resonating, as protectionism gains steam in the US.
- Born in France but searching for a future in Africaon October 28, 2024
BBC Africa Eye investigates the "silent exodus" from France of those fed up with racism and discrimination.
- India states' plans to punish spitting in food spark controversyon October 28, 2024
Opposition leaders and legal experts say laws could be used to vilify specific communities.