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World News Headlines
- Shein shares fall in long-awaited stock market debut
on September 1, 2026The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.
- What it was like inside court for Tupac Shakur’s murder trial verdict
on September 1, 2026BBC presenter Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty describes what it was like when Duane "Keffe D" Davis was found guilty of murdering the famous rapper.
- Nepal rescuers blast hillside in search of hydropower workers as families wait anxiously
on September 1, 2026Rescuers have resorted to explosives as they struggle to reach trapped workers, as the flooding death toll reaches 939.
- US army secretary resigns after months of tension
on September 1, 2026Dan Driscoll, the youngest-ever army secretary, was about 18 months into his post.
- Watch: Moment Duane 'Keffe D' Davis is found guilty of Tupac Shakur's murder
on September 1, 2026The rapper's killing became one of popular culture's great mysteries, with countless theories but no arrests until 2023.
- US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom
on August 31, 2026But Chief Justice John Roberts dissents, writing that "construction is likely unlawful".
- Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepen
on August 31, 2026Japanese companies are doubling down on India amid a shrinking domestic market and rising risks in China.
- Orangutans in danger as wildfires blaze through Borneo
on August 31, 2026Wildfires in Indonesia have destroyed part of the natural habitat of hundreds of orangutans, risking the survival of the species.
- Two dead and more than a dozen missing after 'terrifying' flash flood hits Grand Canyon
on August 31, 2026"It was a beautiful day - and then people were screaming," one hiker tells the BBC, as 14 people are missing.
- Across Latin America, 'aura battles' burst onto the scene
on August 31, 2026Young people across Latin America are taking part in the contests where participants compete to prove who has the most charisma.
- Festival honouring Dolly Parton set for Nashville and London
on August 31, 2026Dolly Parton's estate says DollyFest will take the place of a traditional public memorial for the artist, just as she wanted.
- Ex-congressman George Santos banned from betting platform for life
on August 31, 2026The prediction market operator Kalshi says Santos made barred trades and misleading comments that influenced prices.
- US singer D4vd's celebrity lawyers withdraw from murder case
on August 31, 2026The singer, 21, will be now represented by a public defender in the murder trial of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He has pleaded not guilty.
- 'I haven't lost my hope' - the search for missing loved ones
on August 31, 2026Relatives of those still missing in the fatal floods in Nepal hold onto hope that their loved ones have survived.
- John Galliano exhibition at New York Met cancelled after backlash
on August 31, 2026The exhibition faced criticism over the British fashion designer's conviction for making antisemitic remarks in 2011.
- Messi retires from international football with 'nothing left to give'
on August 31, 2026Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come".
- Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps
on August 31, 2026The request comes after Google made the switch for US-based users over the weekend. MapQuest, another US map provider, said it will not change the name.
- 'She slipped out of my hand' - children missing after ferry sinks off northern Cyprus
on August 31, 2026Ayten and Hayri Bicer's two young children are among 20 missing in an incident that killed eight people.
- US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
on August 31, 2026The attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz - the first known US strike since late July - has killed two people and injured two others.
- Man arrested after Swiss rave shooting that killed woman
on August 31, 2026A 22-year-old Italian woman was killed and several injured at a techno rave in Aarau.
- The jury's options in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial
on August 31, 2026Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with killing her three children.
- South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium
on August 31, 2026Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.
- From playing Serena Williams on screen to following in her footsteps
on August 31, 2026Having played a young Serena Williams on the big screen, teenager Thea Frodin is ready to follow in the American great's footsteps at the US Open.
- Monza memories - Italian GP in pictures through the years
on August 31, 2026A selection of images from the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, which has hosted more Formula 1 races than any other circuit.
- How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border
on August 31, 2026The US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border.
- Nepal flood relief vehicles trapped as heavy rain turns roads to mud
on August 30, 2026Heavy rain has hampered relief efforts in Nepal where thousands remain missing after flash floods hit its border with Tibet.
- WhatsApp chat used to launder cash for crime and extremism
on August 30, 2026The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail.
- Deadly strike on Kyiv warehouse prompts evacuations
on August 29, 2026Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson reports from Kyiv after the deadly strike, which authorities said killed more than 30 people.
- 97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior'
on August 28, 2026A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.