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World News Headlines
- Trump tells Netanyahu Iran nuclear talks must continue
on February 11, 2026The US President said "nothing definitive" was agreed during the meeting between the two leaders at the White House on Wednesday as nuclear talks intensify.
- US reopens airspace over Texas border town after 'cartel drone incursion'
on February 11, 2026The FAA had closed the airspace around El Paso for more than a week citing security measures, but then quickly said flights could resume.
- Powerful cyclone kills at least 31 as it tears through Madagascar port
on February 11, 2026Madagascar's disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.
- 'It was terrifying': Tumbler Ridge's tight-knit community in shock after shooting
on February 11, 2026Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed.
- Police release man detained in connection to Nancy Guthrie disappearance
on February 11, 2026Police had searched the home of the person, who was taken into custody at a traffic stop.
- Ghanaians embrace 'Fugu Day' after online mockery of traditional outfits
on February 11, 2026The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.
- Tumbler Ridge mass shooting: What we know so far
on February 11, 2026Nine people have been killed and 25 injured in the shootings at a school and home in a rural community in western Canada.
- Russian strike kills 3 Ukrainian toddlers and father, with pregnant mother injured
on February 11, 2026The bodies of two brothers, aged two, their one-year-old sister and father were pulled from the wreckage of a house in north-eastern Ukraine.
- What are Canada's gun ownership laws?
on February 11, 2026A deadly mass shooting in British Columbia is likely to increase scrutiny of whether Canada's gun laws should be toughened.
- Mother of fire disaster victims speaks to Swiss bar owners at hearing
on February 11, 2026Leila Micheloud had gone to the court where Jacques Moretti was being questioned over the deadly Crans-Montana fire.
- Watch: BBC in Tehran sees government's 'political reply' to massive protests
on February 11, 2026Lyse Doucet is in Iran for the first time since the crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests.
- Watch: BBC in Tehran sees government's 'political reply' to massive protestson February 11, 2026
Lyse Doucet is in Iran for the first time since the crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests.
- UK will bolster troops in Norway to counter Russian threat
on February 11, 2026British troops in Norway will rise from 1,000 to 2,000 to address Russia's "greatest" threat since the Cold War.
- Emergency call released of boy who swam for hours to save family
on February 11, 2026Austin Appelbee, 13, swam to get help for his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea.
- What we know about the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mother
on February 11, 2026It's been days since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Arizona.
- Australia's opposition leader under pressure after key resignation
on February 11, 2026The resignation of a key colleague paves the way for a challenge to first female Liberal leader Sussan Ley.
- India orders social media firms to remove unlawful content within three hours
on February 11, 2026Critics worry the rules would be a compliance challenge for tech platforms and could expand censorship.
- Her sons were killed by Islamist militants. She's among thousands who had to flee
on February 11, 2026Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.
- Under-fire Trump commerce secretary confirms he visited Epstein's island
on February 11, 2026Howard Lutnick says he had lunch on the island in 2012, contradicting previous claims he had cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein in 2005.
- Britney Spears sells rights to entire music catalogue
on February 11, 2026She is said to have sold to independent music publisher Primary Wave on 30 December for around $200m.
- US lawmakers tell BBC Andrew should testify over Epstein files
on February 11, 2026It comes after the King said the Royal Family were "ready to support" police in their inquiries.
- Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridge
on February 11, 2026The White House has reiterated its demands, even after a 'positive' call between Trump and Mark Carney.
- 'We are treated as outcasts': Acid attack survivor fights for justice and dignity
on February 11, 2026Malik recently petitioned India's top court to include survivors forced to ingest acid under disability law.
- The ghost ships in the English Channel and the question of what to do about them
on February 11, 2026What can governments do when countries circumvent or flout the rules to export oil?
- Malinin, Minion and Milan's most emotional moment
on February 10, 2026From the astonishing to the emotional to the downright bizarre, the 2026 Olympic figure skating men’s short program on Tuesday night had it all.
- Ex-police chief said Trump told him in 2006 'everyone' knew of Epstein's behaviour
on February 10, 2026The now-president allegedly called police in Florida who were investigating Epstein and said "thank goodness you're stopping him".
- Bid launched to extend Zimbabwe president's term in office
on February 10, 2026President Mnangagwa's term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.
- Venezuelan opposition politician under house arrest after kidnap, son says
on February 10, 2026Juan Pablo Guanipa was recaptured by Venezuela's security forces on Sunday, hours after he and other political prisoners were freed.
- Watch: BBC in Tehran for first time since protest crackdown
on February 10, 2026Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where she says the pain is still raw after unprecedented force was used to put down the protests there.
- Laegreid wins bronze then confesses to affair on TV
on February 10, 2026Winter Olympics bronze medallist Sturla Holm Laegreid says on live TV that he made the "biggest mistake" by cheating on his girlfriend.