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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Who is the suspected Chinese spy at centre of the Nvidia investigation?
on November 9, 2026Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman, had a close relationship with Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, reports say.
- At least 39 die after Europe-bound migrant boat sinks off Senegal
on November 9, 2026The Atlantic crossing to Spain's Canary Islands remains dangerous for migrants seeking a better life
- Thirteen migrants die after boat sinks off Crete
on November 9, 2026The Greek coastguard says it has rescued 18 people, all of whom were Sudanese nationals.
- What we know so far about Jensen Huang's affair with suspected Chinese spy
on November 9, 2026The billionaire tech executive finds himself mired in a personal and national security scandal.
- Nine foreigners caught allegedly trying to leave South Africa to fight in Ukraine
on November 9, 2026Police declined to disclose their nationalities but said none of them lived in South Africa.
- Krakow shooting suspect has died in hospital, police say
on November 9, 2026Six people were killed in the shooting, and three bodies of the suspect's family members were found at their home.
- Four killed in Gaza after sand embankment collapses onto tents, health ministry says
on November 9, 2026Three children are among those killed in the incident that came a day after heavy rain reportedly flooded tens of thousands of tents across Gaza.
- Trump says he was 'kidding' about Dana White press secretary offer
on November 9, 2026The president told the Ultimate Fighting Championship boss to "please take the job" in a Truth Social post on Saturday.
- What do we know about Nvidia CEO’s affair with a suspected Chinese spy?
on November 9, 2026Adoration for the US tech giant’s CEO Jensen Huang has been labelled “Jensanity”, but can his reputation survive the news of his affair?
- Inside the French drug gangs recruiting children to kill
on November 9, 2026The BBC enters Marseille's dangerous underworld, where young people are trapped, brutalised and exploited.
- Pope delivers veiled rebuke of Milei's austerity measures
on November 9, 2026Pope Leo made the comments as he arrived in Argentina on the second leg of his Latin America tour.
- Cruise ship pianist rescued from sea after nine hours in Pacific Ocean
on November 9, 2026Two US fishermen say they spotted the man treading water around 20 miles (32km) off the Californian coast.
- Surgeon having lunch near Krakow shooting undoubtedly saved officer's life, colleague says
on November 8, 2026Further details have emerged about two police officers hailed for preventing a Polish gunman from killing more.
- 'I treat all these people like they are victims', says doctor who treated Krakow shooting suspect
on November 8, 2026Two doctors were eating near the Polish city's Main Market Square when a gunman began firing at random.
- Aramco Tower hit in heart of Saudi capital as Houthis launch fresh strikes
on November 8, 2026Footage authenticated by BBC Verify shows damage to the building in the capital's central financial district.
- Seven dead and more than 100 injured after trains collide in Egypt
on November 8, 2026Several carriages derailed after two trains travelling in the same direction crashed outside the city of Giza.
- 'Devastating message' as ANC records worst-ever result in South Africa election
on November 8, 2026President Cyril Ramaphosa says the verdict must be respected, while the party's secretary-general calls the outcome "catastrophic".
- Footage shows derailed carriages after fatal train crash in Egypt
on November 8, 2026At least seven people died when two trains collided, causing several carriages to derail and fall down an embankment.
- Homes and temples glow across India to mark Diwali
on November 8, 2026Millions of Indians are marking the festival of lights with glowing lamps, fireworks and traditional sweets.
- Iran executes three men for 'armed unrest' after January protests
on November 8, 2026It is claimed Hassan Dioband, Hamid Kazemi and Reza Zanganeh were part of anti-government protests earlier this year.
- How the deadly shooting in Krakow unfolded
on November 8, 2026Video authenticated by BBC Verify shows the moment gunshots rang out in Krakow's main market square.
- The Trump coalition is shattered - what will Republicans do now?
on November 8, 2026Republicans can stick with Trumpism or chart a new path, writes BBC Washington correspondent Daniel Bush.
- Germans wrestle with what to do with Hitler's destroyed Eagle's Nest retreat
on November 8, 2026While some believe the site should be partially or completely rebuilt, others want it abandoned and all memory of its Nazi past forgotten.
- 'Flat', 'tired', 'cynical': Unusually gloomy Kiwis deliver New Zealand's tightest election in years
on November 7, 2026The national mood is low, and faith in politics even lower - with voters deserting the major parties at the polls.
- Paraguay's former president charged after bank collapse
on November 7, 2026Santiago Peña was ousted due to a banking crisis which left millions of people unable to access their money.
- US offers $20m reward for information about Iran's nuclear programme
on November 7, 2026Donald Trump has repeatedly raised the prospect of renewing strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities.
- Italian foreign minister says hackers leaked his personal data
on November 7, 2026Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has blamed pro-Russian hackers for publishing the details online.
- UK cannot 'cherry pick' EU single market deal, Barnier tells BBC
on November 7, 2026The former Brexit negotiator says EU countries would reject any British attempts to follow economic rules "a la carte".
- Russian strikes wound nine and damage Ukraine's power network ahead of talks
on November 7, 2026The attacks come before Ukrainian and Russian delegations are due to take part in trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi next week.
- Texas mayor instructs police to limit co-operation with ICE
on November 7, 2026There has been months of public outcry in Houston after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot a man who was driving to work.