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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- UN votes to recognise slavery as 'gravest crime against humanity'
on March 25, 2026The landmark resolution calls for an apology and contributions to a reparations fund, without specifying an amount.
- 'We are in agony' - Savannah Guthrie does first interview since mum's disappearance
on March 25, 2026The US presenter says terrifying thoughts wake her at night as she imagines what happened.
- South Africa's police chief to appear in court over controversial health contract
on March 25, 2026South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.
- 'Men need to be perp-walked' after Epstein files release, US Congressman Massie tells BBC
on March 25, 2026The US congressman responded to a BBC Newsnight interview with a group of survivors of the late financier's abuse.
- Democrats flip Florida state seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home
on March 25, 2026Emily Gregory’s projected victory comes in a legislative district which a Republican candidate won by 19 percentage points in 2024.
- Musketeer d'Artagnan's remains believed found under Dutch church
on March 25, 2026D'Artagnan was killed during the Siege of Maastricht in 1673 and later immortalised in the stories of Alexandre Dumas.
- Estonia and Latvia say territories hit by stray Ukrainian drones
on March 25, 2026The incidents occurred on the same night that Ukraine launched a massive attack on Russia's port of Ust-Luga, near the Estonian border.
- 'There's no safety anymore': Palestinians warn of expanding West Bank settler violence
on March 25, 2026There has been a surge of attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages across the occupied territory since the start of the Iran war.
- Talk show host Stephen Colbert to write new Lord of the Rings film
on March 25, 2026Colbert, who is a Tolkien superfan, will adapt an early section of the first Lord of the Rings novel.
- We need more plumbers and fewer lawyers in AI age, says BlackRock boss
on March 25, 2026Larry Fink also warns if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.
- Brazil's Bolsonaro gets temporary house arrest for ill-health
on March 25, 2026Former President Jair Bolsonaro was moved from his cell to hospital earlier this month with pneumonia.
- Dozens of bodies, mostly infants, discovered in Kenya mass grave
on March 25, 2026Some of the 32 bodies, including 25 children, are believed to have come from local hospitals and mortuaries.
- 'Major player' in alleged mistaken identity kidnap of Sydney grandfather charged
on March 25, 2026The 23-year-old is the third man to be charged in connection with the death of Chris Baghsarian.
- 'Fearless' Mel Schilling remembered by Married at First Sight co-star
on March 25, 2026Paul C Brunson pays an emotional tribute to his fellow TV relationship expert, who died on Tuesday.
- Marcos promises 'flow of oil' as Philippines declares energy emergency
on March 25, 2026The President says the country will procure one million barrels of oil to add to the current stock.
- Graffiti conviction for Australian woman who stuck googly eyes on sculpture
on March 25, 2026The woman had taken MDMA and three litres of vodka when she vandalised the piece nicknamed Blue Blob.
- Danish PM fails to secure majority in party's weakest election showing since 1903
on March 25, 2026The party, which has been in power since 2019, gained the most votes but faces tough talks on forming a new government.
- In pictures: Hunting lynx snatches top prize in photo competition
on March 25, 2026A young lynx caught mid play has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award 2026.
- Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster strike for first time in 20 years
on March 25, 2026Staff have walked out for 24 hours over a pay rise offer that was below inflation.
- Has banning phones improved performance at Dutch schools?
on March 25, 2026Two years ago the Netherlands banned phones in schools. Now the government wants to go further, pushing to restrict social media for under‑16s.
- OpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels $1bn Disney deal
on March 25, 2026The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.
- Sara Duterte impeachment hearings start as political death match heats up
on March 25, 2026The Philippines' VP faces another impeachment round with her 2028 presidential run on the line.
- BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers
on March 25, 2026The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022.
- Packed cinemas and whistling fans: A spy thriller sequel revives Bollywood
on March 25, 2026Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has opened to record demand, with near 24/7 shows nationwide.
- Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety
on March 24, 2026The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.
- Russia launches 948 drones at Ukraine in largest attack over 24-hour period
on March 24, 2026Cities across Ukraine were hit, with local officials reporting at least eight people killed and dozens injured.
- What happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardia
on March 24, 2026BBC Verify breaks down the moments before the deadly collision with a fire truck at the New York airport.
- Pilots killed in LaGuardia plane crash named
on March 24, 2026Investigators released details from the final three minutes of cockpit and tower communications, which showed controllers cleared both the plane and a fire truck to cross the runway.
- What Iranians make of the possibility of talks to end the war
on March 24, 2026Some Iranians dismiss the possibility of talks to end the war, others worry a deal may leave the current leaders in place.
- 'Truly magical woman': Tributes to Married at First Sight's Mel Schilling
on March 24, 2026The TV dating coach is remembered as "a radiant, shining light" following her death at the age of 54.