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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Lebanon says three killed in Israeli strike on Beirut suburbon June 14, 2026
Israel says it targeted the Iran-backed Hezbollah, as Tehran warns this could derail a US-Iran deal to end the fighting.
- UK and Japan agree £18bn investment dealon June 14, 2026
Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.
- 'Boyfriend duties call,' Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perryon June 14, 2026
Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss.
- 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.
- Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections sayon June 14, 2026
Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.
- 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.
- Armed men kidnap high-ranking security official in Haition June 14, 2026
James Boyard's abduction is the highest-ranking abduction in the violence-wracked country in recent years, according to reports.
- US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in air strike, Trump sayson June 14, 2026
Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.
- '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?
- Author Chimamanda Adichie accuses hospital of stalling review into son's deathon June 14, 2026
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.
- As Trump turns 80, what's it really like to work as an octogenarian?on June 13, 2026
As President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday, we ask people who have worked into their 80s themselves about what it takes to keep going.
- Russian families use AI to 'resurrect' loved ones killed in Ukraineon June 13, 2026
The highly controversial trend lies at the intersection of Russia's war on Ukraine, new AI technologies and grief.
- Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess's son Høibyon June 13, 2026
Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.
- 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.
- Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game?on June 13, 2026
Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.
- Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?on June 13, 2026
All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.
- 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.
- Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US governmenton June 12, 2026
The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.
- Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup everon June 11, 2026
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.






















