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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity
on June 13, 2026Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's death highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
- Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach
on June 13, 2026The woman, 35, was pulled from the water by members of the public and then airlifted to hospital, police say.
- Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns
on June 13, 2026Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.
- Trump's name being removed from Kennedy Center after judge order
on June 13, 2026Crews erected scaffolding on Friday as onlookers gathered into the evening, though storms delayed the work until Saturday.
- Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million
on June 13, 2026The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.
- Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon, state media says, as Iran claims deal with US near
on June 13, 2026The strikes come as Iran's foreign minister says a deal to end fighting with the US is close.
- The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup
on June 13, 2026The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.
- Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions
on June 13, 2026Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.
- US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says
on June 13, 2026Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.
- Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US justice department
on June 13, 2026The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO.
- David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime
on June 13, 2026The painter broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art.
- Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game?
on June 13, 2026Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.
- Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?
on June 13, 2026All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.
- The college scam that promised students fleeing war a new life in Finland
on June 12, 2026BBC speaks to students from war-torn Myanmar who say they were cheated after paying to study abroad.
- Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
on June 12, 2026Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.
- Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa
on June 12, 2026Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses.
- King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney
on June 12, 2026The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.
- French town buries murdered child as questions mount over police failings
on June 12, 2026The prime suspect in the killing of Lyhanna, 11, was reported to police nine months prior but never questioned.
- Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government
on June 12, 2026The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.
- South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss
on June 12, 2026The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.
- 'I will come home safely': Indian sailor's last words to wife before a US strike killed him
on June 12, 2026Patnala Suresh and his wife were looking forward to celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this month.
- What do Puerto Ricans think of the viral song about their homeland?
on June 12, 2026People from Puerto Rico reflect on how the catchy tune has attracted attention to where they live.
- Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
on June 11, 2026From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
- Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
on June 11, 2026The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.