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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Dubai airport chaos as Gulf hit by deadly stormson April 17, 2024
The major hub, where flights connect to every continent, warns "recovery will take some time".
- Biden calls for tripling tariffs on Chinese metalson April 17, 2024
It is the latest protectionist policy to be embraced by the White House in an election year.
- Sweden votes to lower age to change legal gender to 16on April 17, 2024
Swedes have been able to change their legally recognised gender since 1972 - but this will make it easier.
- Senate dismisses impeachment case against Mayorkason April 17, 2024
It was the first time in almost 150 years the chamber had considered a US cabinet secretary's impeachment.
- Ballerinas break world record standing 'en pointe'on April 17, 2024
Ballerinas from around the world gather to break Guinness World record for 'en pointe' dancers.
- Watch: Volcano in Indonesia spews lava and smokeon April 17, 2024
Hundreds of people have been evacuated as Mount Ruang continues to erupt for the second day.
- Lawmakers to vote soon on stalled Ukraine aidon April 17, 2024
Despite right-wing outcries, Speaker Mike Johnson is pressing to pass billions of dollars in aid.
- Boeing whistleblower says he was put through 'hell'on April 17, 2024
Lawmakers voice concerns over claims that Boeing threatens staff who raise safety concerns.
- Gaza truce talks hit stumbling block, Qatar sayson April 17, 2024
Qatar's PM says talks between Israel and Hamas on a hostages release deal are in a "delicate phase".
- US man accused of shooting Uber driver caught in scamon April 17, 2024
Police say Loletha Hall, 61, was killed by William Brock, 81, who believed she was part of a ransom plot.
- Runaway circus elephant stops traffic in Montanaon April 17, 2024
Viola, the elephant, was startled by the sound of a nearby car and ran away while having a bath.
- Did cloud seeding cause the Dubai flooding?on April 17, 2024
Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding.
- Toronto Raptors' Porter banned for life by NBA for betting violationson April 17, 2024
Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter is given a lifetime ban by the NBA for breaching the league's betting rules.
- Guns and gold seized in Canada bullion heist probeon April 17, 2024
Alleged driver and gun-runner arrested in probe into C$20m of gold stolen from a Toronto airport.
- 'I’m in pieces' - Israeli hostage's agony over husband held by Hamason April 17, 2024
Aviva Siegel tells the BBC of the brutal conditions she, Keith and others faced in Hamas captivity.
- Tesla pushes for $56bn pay deal for Elon Muskon April 17, 2024
The deal, if approved by shareholders and judges, would be the largest in corporate America.
- 50,000 Russian soldiers confirmed dead by BBCon April 17, 2024
In the second 12 months on the front line the body count was nearly 25% higher than in the first year.
- 'Do I stop coming to church?': Tensions run high in multi-faith Sydneyon April 17, 2024
The stabbing of an Assyrian Christian bishop in Sydney's multi-faith heartland sparks reciprocation fears.
- Airport runway submerged in Dubai flash floodson April 17, 2024
The UAE is known for hot and dry weather but heavy rains have become more regular in recent years.
- Banned in Russia after anthem for stray animals goes viralon April 17, 2024
Artist Ap$ent became popular across Eastern Europe after his song about fleeing Belarus went viral as an anthem for strays.
- Inside Thailand's Casablanca: A town of exiles, revolutionaries and fearon April 17, 2024
Mae Sot has become an uneasy refuge for Burmese on the run, akin to Cold War-era Berlin or Casablanca.
- US and EU eye new sanctions on Iran after attackon April 17, 2024
Israel is urging Western allies to punish Tehran for the missile and drone attack on its territory.
- Biden treads diplomatic tightrope on Israel-Iranon April 17, 2024
Iran's unprecedented weekend attack on Israel has changed the US political calculus in the region.
- Biden treads diplomatic tightrope on Israel-Iranon April 17, 2024
Iran's unprecedented weekend attack on Israel has changed the US political calculus in the region.
- How city of light changed the Olympicson April 17, 2024
The 2024 Paris Olympics mark 100 years since the French capital last played host. From art competitions to the Chariots of Fire legend, it was a Games of many firsts and lasts.
- 'Almost hit my son' - Space junk lands on Florida homeon April 16, 2024
Three years ago the International Space Station took the trash out. Some of it just hit a home in Florida.
- Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkerson April 16, 2024
An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused.
- Deadly settler attacks on Palestinians follow Israeli boy's killingon April 16, 2024
Palestinians and the UN demand that Israeli forces stop a rampage across the occupied West Bank.
- Iranians on edge as leaders say 'Tel Aviv is our battleground'on April 16, 2024
The authorities defend attacking Israel, but not all Iranians see it that way.
- Bowen: Iran's attack on Israel offers Netanyahu a lifelineon April 16, 2024
Gaza is out of the headlines, but the pressure on Israel's PM has changed rather than disappeared.