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World News Headlines
- Church fresco resembling Italian PM has face scrubbed out
on February 4, 2026The artist who painted the cherub has admitted it was Giorgia Meloni's face, as the Rome church sees a steady flow of curious visitors.
- Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire
on February 4, 2026The New Start treaty has limited the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads for both countries.
- How plans for Trump International hotel in Belgrade unravelled
on February 4, 2026The project would have built on the ruins of the defence ministry bombed by Nato back in 1999.
- Andrew and Epstein asked exotic dancer for 'sex acts,' legal letter claims
on February 4, 2026Lawyers for the unnamed woman claim she was 'treated like a prostitute' at Jeffrey Epstein's home.
- German activist jailed in Hungary for attacks at Nazi rally
on February 4, 2026Supporters have questioned whether the 25-year-old, who identifies as non-binary, could receive a fair trial in Hungary.
- Boy, 14, stabbed art teacher because he had 'too much hatred', he tells police
on February 4, 2026The teenager allegedly took a knife from his kitchen with the plan to attack the 60-year-old, the prosecutor says.
- Son of Norway's crown princess holds back tears giving evidence at rape trial
on February 4, 2026Marius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.
- Thousands without power in freezing Ukraine as renewed Russian strikes continue
on February 4, 2026Ukraine's leader says regions including Kyiv and Kharkiv are among those suffering the most from blackouts as a result of recent attacks.
- Leader of South Africa's second largest party to step down
on February 4, 2026The surprise move may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.
- Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza, hospitals say, after soldier wounded by gunfire
on February 4, 2026Hospitals say several children were among those killed in strikes that Israel's military says it launched after a gun attack on its troops.
- Greece blames smugglers over migrant deaths but early accounts have been questioned before
on February 4, 2026Greek officials were quick to blame smugglers, but experience tells us to be wary of instant and unequivocal explanations.
- Libyan prosecutors launch probe into killing of Gaddafi's son
on February 4, 2026The 53-year-old, once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed by "our unknown gunmen".
- Melinda French Gates says ex-husband Bill has questions to answer over Epstein
on February 4, 2026She said her ex-husband and others named in the Epstein files needed to answer whatever questions remain.
- 'Notorious Tanzanian drug trafficker' arrested during raid in Zambia
on February 4, 2026Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.
- 'I've never hit anything so hard': What it's like to be attacked by a shark
on February 4, 2026Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed.
- Rights groups say China detained two journalists over corruption report
on February 4, 2026Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao have been reportedly detained after exposing corruption by a senior official in Sichuan.
- Watch: Florida iguanas are 'cold stunned' and falling from trees
on February 4, 2026A rare cold snap across the state has made the reptiles immobile and ripe for capturing, says the state's wildlife agency.
- Why a beauty spot in South Africa could be about to run out of water
on February 4, 2026Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town's drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.
- 'Never imagined this': Indian village grapples with interfaith couple's killing
on February 4, 2026Police say they were beaten to death, allegedly by the woman's three brothers, who have been arrested.
- US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier
on February 3, 2026A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.
- Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia
on February 3, 2026One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.
- Watch: BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs
on February 3, 2026As the US and Colombian presidents meet, Orla Guerin joins a police unit tasked with finding and destroying jungle cocaine labs.
- BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs
on February 3, 2026BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia's cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle.
- 'I was thinking about mum': Boy, 13, swims for hours to save family swept out to sea
on February 3, 2026Austin Appelbee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.
- Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal
on February 3, 2026Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.
- Watch: Why is no-one being prosecuted over the Epstein files?
on February 3, 2026Gary O'Donoghue looks at why no prosecutions have yet come from the release of millions of documents.
- Shanties in a Lagos lagoon: Bulldozed and burnt
on February 3, 2026Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.
- BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son
on February 2, 2026Norway's royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.
- 'Pay and smile' - Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge
on February 2, 2026Italy's capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.
- Watch: Snake at train station scares Sydney commuters
on February 2, 2026People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.