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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction
on August 17, 2026The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.
- About 100 homes swept away after Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii
on August 17, 2026The state's governor says there "amazingly" does not seem to have been any loss of life besides a car crash.
- Trump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war
on August 17, 2026Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.
- 'Ghana was the crime scene' - the country leading the demand for slavery reparations
on August 16, 2026Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations
- Thailand has a gun problem - 10 million of them
on August 16, 2026Recent shootings have highlighted the country's troubled relationship with guns, with laws doing little to curb the violence.
- US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS Lincoln
on August 16, 2026Adm Cooper acknowledges service at sea for long periods is "uniquely challenging", after visiting the warship.
- Belgian wildfire doubles in size on third day tearing through nature reserve
on August 16, 2026Hundreds of firefighters are trying to contain the flames consuming the major park.
- Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan
on August 16, 2026The rare meeting comes a week after Israel rejected Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.
- Two dead and hundreds evacuated after twin fires break out on Greek island
on August 16, 2026About 200 firefighters worked to keep the fires from converging on Salamina, with one now under control.
- Russia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026
on August 16, 2026Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv.
- Teen suspect in Virginia campus shooting found hiding in closet
on August 16, 2026The attack left five injured outside a halls of residence, and the suspect was not a student there, say police.
- Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum
on August 16, 2026The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.
- Thousands displaced by deadly Indonesia earthquake as rescue efforts continue
on August 16, 2026Hundreds of homes and public buildings have been severely damaged with at least 53 people killed.
- BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes
on August 16, 2026Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.
- Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland
on August 16, 2026The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer.
- Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway
on August 16, 2026Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.
- Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets
on August 16, 2026Iran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war.
- BBC seeks to subpoena family members in Panorama lawsuit
on August 16, 2026A spokesperson for Trump's legal team responded to the request accusing the broadcaster of "seeking to harass" the president's family.
- Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack
on August 15, 2026New South Wales, where the attack took place, will offer gun owners cash to give up their firearms.
- Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say
on August 15, 2026Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.
- Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say
on August 15, 2026Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers.
- Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne
on August 15, 2026The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000.
- Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week?
on August 15, 2026The BBC’s Katy Watson explains why triple-murderer Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.
- Family stranded at sea for 16 hours after jet ski capsized in Thailand
on August 15, 2026A father and his two young sons spent a night adrift before being rescued off the coast of the island of Koh Samui.
- World's Ugliest Dog contest crowns 2026 winner
on August 15, 2026The annual contest has been taking place in Santa Rosa, California.
- Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?
on August 15, 2026Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.
- Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand
on August 15, 2026A 50-year-old father and his two sons were found floating off Koh Samui island, a local official told AFP on Saturday.
- Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves
on August 15, 2026From glaciers shrinking to an exposed shipwreck, satellites capture the impact of extreme heat and drought.
- Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead
on August 14, 2026From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president.
- How is parkour helping these seniors avoid injuries?
on August 14, 2026In one of the world's fastest aging countries, older people are finding creative ways to stay healthy.