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World News Headlines
- Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on £1,999 first folding iPhone
on September 10, 2026Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.
- Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms
on September 10, 2026Speaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from.
- Uganda pulling out of Prince Harry's Invictus Games, says military chief
on September 10, 2026The decision, announced by the chief of defence, comes just two months after Uganda said it would participate.
- Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferry
on September 10, 2026The fire broke out as the vessel nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan.
- Iran war won't end until after crucial November elections, says Trump
on September 10, 2026The president also said oil prices won't come down until after the November races, claiming without evidence that Iran wants to impact the election.
- Russia's new jet-powered drones outpacing Ukraine's air defences with daily launches
on September 10, 2026The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.
- Four key takeaways from Republican midterms convention
on September 10, 2026The US president covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.
- Watch: Do Republicans blame Trump for high oil prices?
on September 10, 2026The BBC's Sarah Smith is at the Republican Party's first midterms convention in Texas, taking place as oil prices rise to $100 (£74) a barrel.
- Inside Thailand's school shooter drills following recent attacks
on September 9, 2026Police say they hope the drill will help prepare students, as concern grows over the increase in school shootings in South East Asia.
- How a community living under demolition orders from Israel view UK sanctions
on September 9, 2026BBC's Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar in the so-called E1 area, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim.
- Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge
on September 9, 2026Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.
- Two die at Moldovan border as Russia-Ukraine drone war rages
on September 9, 2026Five deaths are reported in Ukraine and four in Russia as both sides launch new drone strikes.
- Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and two other aides, public records show
on September 9, 2026The White House has described the cash gifts to Harp and three others as personal - and legal.
- Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe
on September 9, 2026The US tech giant says the €13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.
- Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes
on September 9, 2026Brent crude - the global benchmark for prices - rises after the US hit five Iranian tankers on Tuesday
- Watch: Norway bids farewell to King Harald
on September 9, 2026Tens of thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects after 13 days of national mourning.
- Mother demands answers, weeks after black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree
on September 9, 2026Her demands for information about what happened to Tasia Fortune have been echoed by shocked locals.
- Europe's royalty pay respects to King Harald V in Norway
on September 9, 2026The Prince of Wales and three Nordic kings were among those who attended proceedings on Wednesday.
- White House pulls Tetris-style 'Build The Wall' game after copyright concern
on September 9, 2026The Tetris Company says it takes "copyright infringement very seriously" and is not involved with the game.
- N Korea has built two-storey uranium enrichment facility, says watchdog
on September 9, 2026The International Atomic Energy Agency's says the facility is cause for "serious concern".
- Colombia's new president loosens gun control rules
on September 9, 2026President Abelardo de la Espriella has lifted a decade-long suspension on permits to carry legal firearms.
- US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes
on September 9, 2026It is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes after Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.
- Family of killed teen call for death penalty in D4vd trial
on September 9, 2026The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez say execution "would be perfect" if D4vd is found guilty.
- Sinkhole appears outside Malibu home thought to belong to Nicolas Cage
on September 9, 2026The driveway of the beach-front house collapsed on Tuesday morning, according to local authorities.
- Tycoon to pay ex-wife $1.87bn in record South Korea divorce settlement
on September 9, 2026The billion dollar payout marks the largest divorce settlement in the country's history.
- Baby orangutans found in Indian forest spark trafficking inquiry
on September 9, 2026The critically endangered apes were found far from their natural habitat in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.
- 'You're not alone in the darkness': Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests
on September 9, 2026The country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say.
- Hong Kong's first leader after British handover dies
on September 9, 2026The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after Britain handed over the city to China, was marked by crises and protests.
- Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India - report
on September 8, 2026The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.
- Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war - but at what cost?
on September 8, 2026The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump's second term, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.