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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- First Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa over immigration protests land in Accra
on May 27, 2026It follows recent protests that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.
- Almost 500,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine war, GCHQ says
on May 27, 2026GCHQ's director Anne Keast-Butler set out the threats facing the UK in her inaugural public speech.
- Israel orders evacuation of Lebanese city as conflict with Hezbollah escalates
on May 27, 2026Israel's military tells residents of Tyre it will "act forcefully" against the armed group, after another wave of strikes in south and east Lebanon.
- Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed
on May 27, 2026The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.
- Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery
on May 27, 2026The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.
- Israeli strike in Gaza City kills new head of Hamas's military wing
on May 27, 2026Hamas says Mohammed Odeh was killed alongside his wife and two children in a strike on a residential building.
- Woman caught after 30 years on the run is jailed for armed robberies
on May 27, 2026Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 and put on trial last year.
- Hotel that refused to give tourist tap water acted lawfully, Italian court rules
on May 27, 2026The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.
- Trump-backed challenger beats veteran US senator in Texas primary
on May 27, 2026Ken Paxton's victory sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November's midterm elections.
- Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave
on May 27, 2026The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say.
- South Korea detains dissident who fled China in rubber boat
on May 27, 2026Dong Guangping, an activist and former police officer, spent hours at sea before reaching Korean waters.
- Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns
on May 27, 2026Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread
- How Trump is transforming Washington - by adding his face everywhere
on May 27, 2026Sarah Smith visits places across the US capital where the president has hung banners, renamed a site or is rebuilding something.
- Major film union in India calls for boycott of superstar Ranveer Singh
on May 27, 2026Singh is facing industry backlash over his decision to exit from the upcoming Bollywood film Don 3.
- One killed and nine missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill
on May 27, 2026Nine others were injured and another nine are missing after a tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington.
- YouTuber arrested for allegedly using AI to defame Korean actor
on May 27, 2026The YouTuber allegedly made false claims that fuelled a career-ending scandal for Kim Soo-hyun.
- Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh
on May 27, 2026The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.
- Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?
on May 26, 2026With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.
- Watch: UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fight
on May 26, 2026The massive structure will host a cage fight as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
- India's communists once ruled millions. What happened to them?
on May 26, 2026The story of the rise and decline of India’s communists - from ruling states to struggling for relevance.
- Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base
on May 26, 2026Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.
- Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave
on May 26, 2026Hugh Schofield reports from Paris as a heat dome settled over Western Europe bringing temperatures above the average for May.
- Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire
on May 26, 2026The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.
- Watch: Bridge collapses and car swept away in China river
on May 26, 2026The driver and passengers of the car managed to escape before the bridge gave way in Xiaogan.
- Watch: Drones crash into water after Sydney light show malfunction
on May 26, 2026Almost 90 drones fell from the sky over Sydney's Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show.
- Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris
on May 25, 2026A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system.