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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of two counts of rapeon June 15, 2026
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been sentenced to four years in jail.
- MSF staff abused Sudanese refugees in sex-for-food scandalon June 15, 2026
Some victims said they chose not to speak out because they feared staff would cut off access to aid.
- Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominanceon June 15, 2026
The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war - only with thousands now dead.
- Trump and thousands of others watch UFC fight on White House lawnon June 15, 2026
Justin Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight championship in the main event.
- Watch: What does the US-Iran deal to end war mean for Lebanon and Israel?on June 15, 2026
It's not clear if the deal means the Israelis will pause their offensive in Lebanon, BBC international editor Jeremy Bowen reports.
- 'Spider-Man of Yemen' dies falling into volcanic crateron June 15, 2026
Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar had been attempting to climb its walls without safety equipment when he fell in, local authorities say.
- Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gestureon June 15, 2026
Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.
- South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlashon June 15, 2026
The chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.
- Russian strikes kill 11 and set historic cathedral in Kyiv ablazeon June 15, 2026
A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people.
- Olé, olé, olé, olé - What makes a memorable World Cup song?on June 15, 2026
Northern Ireland's contribution to the World Cup song includes tournaments in Mexico, Spain and Italy.
- Brazil woman dies after rope-jumping instructors fail to attach cordon June 15, 2026
Three men have been arrested after instructors failed to attach a rope to her before helping her jump from a bridge.
- South African TV star arrested after allegedly kidnapping man in girlfriend disputeon June 15, 2026
Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye is accused of trapping a taxi driver in a car and firing a gun in the man's direction.
- China detains two leaders of influential underground churchon June 15, 2026
More than 30 members of Early Rain Covenant Church were taken for interrogation midway through Sunday service.
- US musician Oliver Tree dies in helicopter collision in Brazilon June 15, 2026
The singer-songwriter is among six people presumed dead in air crash over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
- Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remainon June 15, 2026
The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.
- Delhi's temperature showed 43.5C. Why did it feel hotter?on June 15, 2026
We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.
- Unclear if US-Iran agreement will provide respite to Lebanonon June 15, 2026
Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.
- Why I sold my business to my staffon June 14, 2026
As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.
- Is the convertible heading into the sunset?on June 14, 2026
UK drivers have taken a shine to the SUV but could the fate of the convertible be reversed?
- Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in Franceon June 14, 2026
Swiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes.
- Swiss voters reject 10 million population capon June 14, 2026
Nearly 55% of participants voted against the proposal to cap population by cutting migration, results show.
- Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA win for Knickson June 14, 2026
At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder after the Knicks beat the Spurs to clinch the title.
- Tourist train overturns and injures 17 during Cártama tapas festivalon June 14, 2026
Nobody was seriously hurt as a result of the accident in the Spanish town, local authorities say.
- Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup feeon June 14, 2026
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.
- 'The greatest day of my life' - Knicks fans celebrate in San Antonioon June 14, 2026
New York's basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas.
- Why the US economy keeps defying the oddson June 14, 2026
Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?
- Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple onlineon June 13, 2026
A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.
- The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cupon June 13, 2026
The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.
- The college scam that promised students fleeing war a new life in Finlandon June 12, 2026
BBC speaks to students from war-torn Myanmar who say they were cheated after paying to study abroad.





























