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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Watch: Timelapse shows Northern Lights display over North Sea
on September 2, 2025Monday night's dazzling sight was filmed from Flamborough in East Yorkshire, over three hours and 40 minutes.
- Trump rejects that China posing challenge to US on world stage
on September 2, 2025It comes as China's Xi prepares to host the North Korean and Russian leaders at a "Victory Day" parade in Beijing.
- 'I'm here to entertain' - Alcaraz books semi-final spot
on September 2, 2025Carlos Alcaraz reaches the US Open semi-finals for the third time after comprehensive straight-set win against Jiri Lehecka.
- Trump addresses online health rumours in Oval Office
on September 2, 2025In response to a reporter's question, the president said he was ‘very active’ over the Labor Day weekend.
- Trump addresses online health rumours in Oval Officeon September 2, 2025
In response to a reporter's question, the president said he was ‘very active’ over the Labor Day weekend.
- Afghan quake victims buried on mountain top as aftershocks continue
on September 2, 2025The BBC's Yama Bariz travelled to a region devastated by the 6.0 magnitude earthquake.
- Thousands of Israeli reservists report for duty ahead of Gaza City offensive
on September 2, 2025Ground forces are already pushing into the city, where hospitals say more than 50 people were killed by Israeli strikes on Tuesday.
- North Korea's Kim arrives in Beijing with daughter to attend massive military parade
on September 2, 2025The "Victory Day" parade on Wednesday will see Kim rub shoulders with China's Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin and others.
- What do we know about Kim Jong Un's daughter - and potential successor?
on September 2, 2025Kim Ju Ae's visit to China with her father is likely to further fuel speculation she may succeed him.
- Trump's use of National Guard in Los Angeles was illegal, judge rules
on September 2, 2025The ruling comes as Trump seeks to use National Guard troops in order to crack down on crime in other US cities.
- Strong aftershock hits Afghanistan after quake kills more than 1,400
on September 2, 2025Many remain trapped under rubble as rescuers use helicopters in remote areas hit by recent landslides.
- Burkina Faso's parliament votes to outlaw homosexual acts
on September 2, 2025People could face up to five years in prison for breaking the new measure once signed into law.
- Gérard Depardieu to face trial over rape and sexual assault allegations
on September 2, 2025His accuser, Charlotte Arnould, says she is relieved the case is going to court, seven years after she filed a complaint.
- Germany's far-right AfD suffers series of candidate deaths ahead of local vote
on September 2, 2025Police say there is no evidence of foul play, ahead of local elections in western Germany.
- Hundreds killed in Sudan landslide, UN says
on September 2, 2025Sunday's landslide followed heavy rain and "levelled" a remote village, a local armed group says.
- Beijing tightens control ahead of Xi's big moment on world stage
on September 2, 2025It is a big week for Xi Jinping, who will host Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un in Beijing at a massive military parade.
- Body seen in secret mortuary could solve 50-year mystery of vanished religious leader
on September 2, 2025Compelling evidence to suggest Lebanese Shia leader Musa al-Sadr was killed in Libya is uncovered by BBC.
- Watch: Buildings destroyed and rescue efforts under way after deadly Afghanistan earthquake
on September 1, 2025At least 800 people have been killed and thousands injured in the east of the country after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck on Sunday night.
- How the death of a delivery driver ignited Indonesia
on September 1, 2025Protests over corruption and inequality have spiralled into violence, arson and deaths.
- Enforcing Australia's social media ban on kids is possible but contains risks, report says
on September 1, 2025The impending ban is popular with many parents, but experts have raised concerns over privacy and age verification technology.