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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presenceon June 30, 2026
Foreigners have already left South Africa ahead of the deadline set by anti-migrant groups.
- What to know about the looming deadline on North American free tradeon June 30, 2026
The US, Canada and Mexico were to reach an agreement on whether to extend their free trade pact by 1 July. All signs point to them blowing past that deadline.
- US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender women in female school and college sportson June 30, 2026
It rules that states can ban transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports.
- Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency sayson June 30, 2026
More than a quarter of those identified are believed to be violent, Germany's domestic intelligence agency says.
- US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar sayson June 30, 2026
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.
- Supreme Court's birthright ruling is major blow to Trumpon June 30, 2026
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president.
- Senegalese MPs move to clip presidential powers as tensions mounton June 30, 2026
The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament.
- Manhunt after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch in Monacoon June 30, 2026
The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.
- Canadians share hopes and wishes for America's 250th birthdayon June 30, 2026
We asked Canadians across the country what they would say and give to their southern neighbour.
- Flooding hits Ghana's capital killing 13 people - with another storm forecaston June 30, 2026
People have been urged to relocate to high ground or stay indoors as more rain is expected to come.
- Founder of Asian super-app Gojek sentenced to years in jail for corruptionon June 30, 2026
The case against Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim relates to a laptop deal made during his term as Indonesia's education minister.
- Why are South Korean fans so angry at their football coach?on June 30, 2026
Hong Myung-bo has resigned after South Korea failed to advance to the World Cup knockout stages.
- Watch: Young bald eagle takes first flight in Californiaon June 30, 2026
A popular stream set up by the Friends of Big Bear Valley caught the moment a juvenile eagle nicknamed Luna spread its wings.
- Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselveson June 30, 2026
In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.
- Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake responseon June 30, 2026
People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.
- Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jailon June 30, 2026
Guo Wengui branded himself as a China critic, gaining followers who backed his fraudulent schemes.
- What do we know about the shooting in Stade, Germany?on June 30, 2026
The BBC's Jessica Parker reports from the scene of the shooting that killed six people in northern Germany.
- Why $20 durians are now being sold at half price - or given away for freeon June 29, 2026
As Malaysian durians are being sold at throwaway prices, farmers worry about their livelihoods.
- Lilo & Stitch star Daveigh Chase's cause of death was Aidson June 29, 2026
The actress, who also crawled out of a TV in horror film The Ring, passed away in LA this month, aged 35.
- 'No one move!': The agonising silence as Venezuela rescuers listen for survivorson June 29, 2026
With tens of thousands of people still believed missing, teams listen for signs of life beneath the rubble.
- One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Courton June 29, 2026
While Trump celebrated a ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators, other decisions were major setbacks.
- Rescuers keep up search for survivors at collapsed La Guaira buildingon June 29, 2026
At least 1,700 people are known to have been killed in the disaster but hope remains that others can continue to be found alive.
- Six people shot dead at centre for mothers and children in Germanyon June 29, 2026
The male suspect who has been arrested was in a custody dispute over his baby daughter, police say.
- Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikeson June 29, 2026
The Russian president acknowledged Ukraine's attacks were "obviously creating problems" but denied the shortages were "critical".
- Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cookon June 29, 2026
The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.
- Pakistani strikes kill at least 28 civilians in Afghanistan, UN sayson June 29, 2026
Pakistan claims it was targeting militants near its border, but the Taliban government calls it an "atrocity".
- DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebolaon June 29, 2026
Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.
- Senior South African police officer survives assassination attempton June 29, 2026
Deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was due to appear before an inquiry into police corruption this week.
- Biden blasts Trump 'vanity projects', calling him a 'loser' at fundraising eventon June 29, 2026
The former US president took aim at his successor's projects in Washington DC, including a planned new White House ballroom.
- Teyana Taylor's tears and Lauryn Hill tribute steal show at BET Awardson June 29, 2026
Taylor had an emotional reaction to being presented with the Icon of the Year award by Janet Jackson.






























