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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Two crew killed as British pilot survives after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece
on August 2, 2026One Danish and one Greek national died in the incident, while a British pilot and another Greek crew member survived.
- At the scene of deadly Moscow bomb blast
on August 2, 2026Three people have been killed and 21 injured after an explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant, Russian media reports.
- Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission
on August 2, 2026Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.
- At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
on August 2, 2026Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.
- Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
on August 2, 2026Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.
- Five dead and 41 missing after Indonesia ferry catches fire
on August 2, 2026The vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island.
- Trump cancels Iran strikes subject to deal being made 'rapidly'
on August 2, 2026The US president claims Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked Washington to hold off on any attack as the "perimeters" of a deal had been agreed.
- Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience
on August 2, 2026Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.
- Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say
on August 2, 2026Security officials said a woman tried to enter the restaurant with explosives but was stopped by a security guard.
- How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media
on August 2, 2026The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.
- Wildfires scorch Washington state as thousands evacuated and emergency declared
on August 2, 2026State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.
- Body of mountaineer Nirmal Purja recovered after Pakistan avalanche
on August 2, 2026The renowned climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
- Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans
on August 2, 2026For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.
- Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13
on August 2, 2026The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines ​archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.
- Solitude as a new aspirational lifestyle: 'We are not lonely'
on August 1, 2026A growing number of so-called "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate.
- Young guns for hire - the teenage hitmen recruited to kill across Europe
on August 1, 2026The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics.
- Why Uganda is winning the battle against Ebola as virus spreads in DR Congo
on August 1, 2026Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital roughly two weeks ago.
- A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?
on August 1, 2026Pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president after the implosion of the controversial World Cup investment plan?
- How Australia combines modern tech and Indigenous knowledge to fight wildfires
on August 1, 2026As Europe faces its worst wildfires in decades, Australia offers lessons in disaster preparedness.
- Crowds line Amsterdam's canals for Pride boat parade
on August 1, 2026Costumed participants danced and waved from a colourful flotilla of 80 decorated vessels as they made their way through the city's waterways.
- Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert
on August 1, 2026Some 19 major Italian cities - including Rome, Milan and Naples - are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be.
- Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?
on August 1, 2026Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after scrapping his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?
- Watch: Why Fifa dropped plans to sell stakes in the World Cup
on August 1, 2026The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why Gianni Infantino has backed down on his controversial investment proposal.
- Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC
on July 31, 2026Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.