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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Israel strikes south Lebanon after first evacuation warning in weeks
on August 5, 2026Lebanon's health ministry says one person was killed in the strikes, which the Israeli military says were a response to a Hezbollah ceasefire violation.
- Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say
on August 5, 2026The drone was found near Ukrainian cargo planes before another object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.
- Watch: 'Scariest night' as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack
on August 5, 2026Kyiv's depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted - like the one that hit Anastasiia's home.
- Youth protests have weakened Modi, Indian activist who went on hunger strike tells BBC
on August 5, 2026The "cockroach" movement was one of the biggest public displays of dissent against India's prime minister in years.
- After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives
on August 5, 2026Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages.
- Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan
on August 5, 2026Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.
- El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic Party
on August 5, 2026His win in Michigan sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate's popularity in a swing state.
- South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders' foreign trips after Zuma's visit to India
on August 5, 2026Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa
- UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March
on August 5, 2026Volker Türk says 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges, including 27 in cases linked to January's protests.
- Waste workers help winner find binned €1m lottery ticket in Italy
on August 5, 2026The player only realised they binned the life-changing ticket after family told them the numbers he played for years had been drawn.
- Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C
on August 5, 2026There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.
- Pakistan restricts international media reporting
on August 5, 2026Anyone working for foreign media, including Pakistanis, will now need permission to report from anywhere outside three major cities.
- Why some scientists are thrilled that a SpaceX rocket has crashed into the Moon
on August 5, 2026While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.
- Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream
on August 5, 2026César Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike.
- Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after reports he self-harmed during livestream
on August 5, 2026Miami police told US media outlets the celebrity blogger had been "safely recovered" from his home.
- 'My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back'
on August 4, 2026In Colombia, where FGM is still practised by some members of an indigenous group, a landmark bill banning the practice has been enacted.
- 'I was slut-shamed' - Indian women 'cockroach' protesters doxxed and abused
on August 4, 2026Women tell the BBC how they were harassed for participating in the CJP protest and posting about it online.
- 'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
on August 4, 2026AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.
- The avalanche that killed a climbing legend - and a generation of record-setting guides
on August 4, 2026Their fellow guides say their deaths in Pakistan dealt a devastating blow to Nepal's mountaineering community.
- Ukrainian vegetable seller targeted in 'human safari' drone attack
on August 4, 2026A video shows a Russian drone pursuing a street vendor in the Kherson region before exploding.
- Watch: Evacuations as Guatemala volcano erupts
on August 4, 2026The Fuego volcano is located near Escuintla, Chimaltenango, and Sacatepéquez.
- Moment pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills at Indonesian airport
on August 4, 2026A Malaysian pilot was arrested at Jakarta airport after being found with around four stone (26kg) of drugs hidden in his luggage.