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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Nolan Wells' family demands answers about US teen's death after boating trip
on July 10, 2026Wells' body was found in the water near Mississippi's Horn Island days after he went on a boating trip there with friends.
- US declassifies even more UFO videos
on July 10, 2026The US government published a fourth instalment of unresolved cases, promising to release more files on a rolling basis.
- East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines
on July 10, 2026Heading for Taiwan and south-eastern China, the 1,000 km-wide Bavi is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades.
- Man fatally shot by ICE in Houston was not intended target, DHS says
on July 10, 2026Immigration agents were looking for a different person when they shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a traffic stop, officials say.
- Chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in mega US share sale
on July 10, 2026The shares are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest ever debut by a foreign firm.
- Man nearly sucked out of window mid-air on Ryanair plane, passengers say
on July 10, 2026The man's wife held onto his legs for around five minutes to stop him from being sucked out, officials say.
- We've saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers
on July 10, 2026The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.
- China lands reusable rocket for first time, state media says
on July 10, 2026It follows similar landings of reusable rockets by US-owned companies SpaceX and Blue Origin.
- Huge crowds in Mashhad as Iran's late supreme leader is buried
on July 9, 2026Ali Khamenei was buried at the Imam Reza shrine, Iran's holiest Shia Muslim site, ending six days of public mourning ceremonies.
- All the best looks from Paris Haute Couture Week 2026
on July 9, 2026Scorching temperatures in the French capital accompanied the hottest week in haute couture.
- Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener
on July 9, 2026A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.
- How an app in South Korea will let victims track their stalkers
on July 9, 2026Officials say the app will help stalking victims, but some experts question the impact it might have.
- Palestinians mourn Gaza World Cup screenings organiser killed in Israeli strike
on July 9, 2026Aid worker Mohammed al-Wahidi had become a prominent humanitarian figure during the Israel-Hamas war.
- Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story
on July 9, 2026Two men with links to Ukraine's security services are accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska and dumping her body in woods.
- What's next for Iran after the funeral of their late supreme leader?
on July 9, 2026The BBC's chief international correspondent looks at how Iran's new leadership will respond to several issues affecting the country.
- Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
on July 9, 2026A former US Olympian canoeist denies accusations that he deliberately damaged the lining of the refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- Greek F-16 fighter jet crash-lands at busy Zakynthos airport
on July 9, 2026The runway is closed after the jet reportedly landed without deploying its landing gear before bursting into flames.
- Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies
on July 9, 2026The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea.
- Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race after assault allegation
on July 9, 2026The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is "categorically false".
- Watch: Nato chief asked if there really is 'unity' in Nato
on July 8, 2026Nato's secretary general insists there is "unity" among Nato members, but the BBC's security correspondent asks if that is really the case.
- Watch: Gaza football fans watch World Cup from rubble
on July 8, 2026Hundreds of people cheered for Egypt, which shares a border with Gaza, in the match against Argentina.