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World News Headlines
- WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency
on May 18, 2026The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.
- Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show
on May 18, 2026Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.
- 'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war
on May 17, 2026Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.
- Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war
on May 17, 2026Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.
- From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady
on May 17, 2026The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.
- UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
on May 17, 2026The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".
- Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls
on May 17, 2026Iranian media reports the US has not made concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals.
- Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria
on May 17, 2026The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.
- How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?
on May 17, 2026An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.
- Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator who voted to convict president
on May 17, 2026Trump threw his full support behind Julia Letlow in Louisiana's high-stakes contest, branding the incumbent "disloyal".
- Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia
on May 17, 2026Ukraine's president says the strikes are a "justified" response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
- Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight
on May 17, 2026Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.
- Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive
on May 17, 2026The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
- 'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?
on May 17, 2026After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.
- Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision
on May 17, 2026Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.
- Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US
on May 16, 2026Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.
- The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record
on May 16, 2026The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.
- Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel
on May 16, 2026BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.
- Foreign tourists are falling out of love with Goa - here's why
on May 16, 2026Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.
- Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
on May 16, 2026Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.
- Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation
on May 16, 2026Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.
- Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
on May 16, 2026No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.
- Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
on May 16, 2026Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.
- Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say
on May 16, 2026President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
- Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?
on May 15, 2026President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
- BBC on the ground during march through Jerusalem's Old City
on May 14, 2026Tens of thousands of Israeli celebrants have marched through the area captured by Israel in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war.
- Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown
on May 14, 2026A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.