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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- China tightens travel restrictions for citizenson September 15, 2026
Observers say the new rules will further tighten the Chinese government's control over its citizens.
- Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspaceon September 15, 2026
The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus, an ally of Russia.
- Superstars and broken records: 2026 Emmy highlightson September 15, 2026
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were hosted by Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
- Ukraine's postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fireon September 15, 2026
The state post service delivers pensions, medicine and letters to people just miles from the front.
- Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double winon September 15, 2026
He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony.
- Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguardson September 15, 2026
The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.
- AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to acton September 15, 2026
With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.
- US confirms for first time it has deployed space weaponson September 15, 2026
The US Air Force Secretary says the weapons are necessary to defend the country against enemy action.
- Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballotson September 15, 2026
The Trump administration had asked the court to lift a federal judge's temporary block on new rules for mail-in ballots.
- Mass nesting brings swarms of turtles to Mexican beachon September 15, 2026
Thousands of turtles arrived at La Escobilla beach in Oaxaca within 48 hours, sanctuary officials said.
- Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a 'gift'on September 14, 2026
An Instagram post from the couple said two nights of their wedding festivities in the Bahamas were partially funded by Umar Kremlev.
- US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plantson September 14, 2026
The Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices.
- ‘Great’ or ‘alarming’ - Should AI be reined in?on September 14, 2026
The BBC asked people in Washington DC about the technology’s rapid development and whether it poses a threat to humanity, as some experts warn.
- Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87on September 14, 2026
The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.
- Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza documentaryon September 14, 2026
The film accuses the Israeli army of mass civilian killing in Gaza, and Israeli officials say it could be treasonous.
- Immigrants held in small outdoor cages at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida, investigators findon September 14, 2026
DHS inspectors say they found the immigration-detention centre violated basic standards for hygiene, medical care, food and safety.
- Africa's richest man launches continent's biggest share saleon September 14, 2026
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success of his oil refinery.
- Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges carson September 14, 2026
Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.
- Body of missing runner found in South Africaon September 14, 2026
A nationwide appeal was launched after Elizabeth Moselakgomo went missing last week. Four other women's bodies have been found nearby.
- Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Zambia in search of a mateon September 14, 2026
Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.
- Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animalson September 14, 2026
At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.
- China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AIon September 14, 2026
It follows the Anthropic CEO's calls for a slowdown in AI development - but in a way that prevents China from pulling ahead in the race.
- Hyrox apologises for allowing race to continue after athlete soils herselfon September 14, 2026
Some raised concerns around hygiene while others praised the competitor's resolve to finish the race and push through adversity.
- Malaysian boy acquitted for murder of schoolgirl on grounds of insanityon September 14, 2026
The killing of the 16-year-old nearly a year ago had shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about social media.
- Bali police investigate after Australian man and children found dead in homeon September 14, 2026
Police were called after the man's wife became concerned and asked neighbours to check on her family.
- Trump says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visiton September 13, 2026
Whiskey distilled in the Republic of Ireland faces the standard 15% tariff which applies to EU goods entering the US.
- Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look likeon September 13, 2026
While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.
- Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activistson September 13, 2026
Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.
- Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valleyon September 13, 2026
A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.
- Critics celebrate Céline Dion's 'high-stakes' comeback show in Parison September 13, 2026
The iconic Canadian singer kicked off her long-awaited comeback show in Paris on Saturday, after a six-year hiatus due to health issues.






























