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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time showon October 27, 2026
The rapper has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.
- Meghan to co-host Junior MasterChef Australiaon October 27, 2026
The Duchess of Sussex says she "can't wait" to take part in the programme, which will air next year.
- Jordan carries out deadly strike in Syria in retaliation for church attackon October 27, 2026
The attack on a village in Syria killed five people, including women and children, Syrian health officials said.
- Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for third timeon October 27, 2026
Comey's lawyers say the case stems from alleged disclosure of classified information to the New York Times in 2016.
- Opposition leader María Machado returns from exile to a Venezuela reshaped by Trumpon October 27, 2026
Machado returns with Trump's blessing, even if Washington is happy with Venezuela's existing leader - at least for the time being.
- 'Maxxing' selected as Dictionary.com word of the yearon October 26, 2026
"Whatever we're doing, we want to push it further," said an expert on why Americans are embracing the term, which is short for maximising.
- Lula wins fourth term in dramatic Brazil election comebackon October 26, 2026
The left-wing incumbent president had lost the first round to right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro.
- Trump administration illegally fired James Comey's daughter, judge ruleson October 26, 2026
Maurene Comey believes she was let go from her job as a federal prosecutor because her father is the former FBI director.
- Pope's South American trip to go ahead as planned after lung cancer surgeryon October 26, 2026
The Pope underwent surgery in to remove a tumour on the lower part of his right lung and is gradually resuming his duties.
- Sydney's new $5bn airport has one big problem: Getting there is toughon October 26, 2026
The airport won’t have direct public transportation for a year. How do locals feel about getting there?
- Algeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment since 1973on October 26, 2026
The troops are expected to protect energy facilities in northern Niger, near the Libyan border.
- More than 60 Christians killed in Ethiopia 'massacre', church official sayson October 26, 2026
One resident, whose 75-year-old father was killed, described it as an ambush, saying they were surrounded.
- Israel and the US are both going to the polls - the consequences will be globalon October 26, 2026
The next fortnight sees two elections on different continents. The outcomes will shape geopolitics and the global economy, writes James Landale
- Anthropic warns of 'catastrophic risk' to humankind ahead of blockbuster share listingon October 26, 2026
The company will be the first true artificial intelligence company to go public as tech firms continue to invest heavily in AI.
- Catholic bishops apologise for 'exploited' Trump meetingon October 26, 2026
Two bishops in images that show them praying with Trump have said they believed the meeting was private.
- Police arrest teenager after shooting that injured 12, including children, in Floridaon October 26, 2026
The incident happened on Saturday night, close to an American football stadium where a game had just been played.
- How 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp channel helped turn Brazil election aroundon October 26, 2026
Millions joined a 'Lula's Army' channel that helped to transform online enthusiasm into real-world mobilisation.
- Celebrations in Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić loses election to student-led protest movementon October 26, 2026
The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country's future.
- Nurse killed in attack while responding to Ebola alert in DR Congoon October 26, 2026
Local youths reportedly accused the health workers of contaminating water sources and spreading Ebola.
- Chris Brown given suspended eight-month prison sentence over nightclub attackon October 26, 2026
The R&B star previously pleaded guilty to affray, after attacking a music producer with a glass bottle.
- US Marine indicted for murder and robbery of woman in Japanon October 26, 2026
Prosecutors have indicted Devin Jacob Ballard for a killing that has caused outrage in Japan, local media reports.
- Who is Lula? From ex-worker and prisoner to Brazil's president againon October 26, 2026
The firebrand left-winger, who has at times been at odds with Trump, has won his fourth term as Brazil's president.
- Five ways Trump has changed immigration in the USon October 26, 2026
This is how his signature policy has played out after returning to power promising a closed border and mass deportations.
- Stunning photos capture October's Hunter's Moon around the worldon October 26, 2026
October's full Moon, nicknamed the Hunter's Moon, lit up the night sky this weekend.
- Crowds welcome Venezuela's María Machado after months in exileon October 26, 2026
The Venezuelan opposition leader spent more than 10 months in exile after escaping the country on a speedboat.
- China's big political meeting could see Xi 'tighten discipline' in partyon October 26, 2026
The highly secretive four-day Plenum starts Monday in Beijing.
- Who should win the men's Ballon d'Or? BBC Sport pundits have their sayon October 26, 2026
The Ballon d'Or winner will be announced in London on Monday - but who is going to claim the showpiece award?
- Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prisonon October 26, 2026
Andre McKechnie, who murdered a property developer, argued it was his right to enjoy Australian culture.
- Watch: How President Lula turned it around to beat Flávio Bolsonaroon October 26, 2026
Brazil's left-wing President has been elected for a fourth term after narrowly beating right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote.
- Why Israel's election is one of the most important in its historyon October 25, 2026
Security and democracy emerge as central issues in Israel's highly anticipated general election, as Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports.






























