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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary
on August 24, 2026Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.
- UK PM Burnham vows support for Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia
on August 24, 2026It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.
- Outrage in Nepal over rape and murder of three-year-old girl
on August 24, 2026There have been protests since the girl was found dead last week, three days after she went missing.
- Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine?
on August 24, 2026Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.
- Access to Zambian courts prevented as election petition deadline looms
on August 24, 2026Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.
- Israel warns of 'forceful' response to kites flown from Gaza
on August 24, 2026Hamas says the kites found in Israeli border communities in recent days were launched by children in Gaza.
- Sonya Massey's killer Sean Grayson dies in US prison
on August 24, 2026The former police officer, whose crime reignited the debate about US police brutality, was undergoing treatment for cancer.
- New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media ban
on August 24, 2026The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.
- Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 31
on August 24, 2026A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.
- Four arrested over suspected poisoning of elephants in Kenya
on August 24, 2026An investigation is looking into whether the deaths were caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops.
- Russia's second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikes
on August 24, 2026Ozon says its warehouses across southern Russia, including in Dagestan and Krasnodar, were hit in the overnight strikes.
- 'Scared to death': Thousands evacuate Nevada homes as wildfire spreads
on August 24, 2026Tens of thousands of people in the US state have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire spreads in the outskirts of Reno.
- 'Half my business will be gone' - firms in Canada and US fear trade war
on August 24, 2026Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.
- Four arrested over boxing champion's murder in South Africa
on August 24, 2026One of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.
- King of Norway's health has worsened, palace says
on August 24, 2026Norway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.
- Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m
on August 24, 2026The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.
- China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh
on August 24, 2026Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.
- Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life'
on August 24, 2026Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs.
- Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
on August 24, 2026Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.
- Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan
on August 24, 2026Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.
- What do locals think of IndyCar in Washington DC?
on August 24, 2026US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the race through Washington DC streets on Sunday.
- Ex-cricket captains urge 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan
on August 24, 2026The former skippers say it is "basic decency" for Pakistan to comply with a court-ordered medical assessment.
- The formidable challenges facing new Tata boss
on August 23, 2026Corporate India's most coveted top job is open. But finding a new leader for Tata Sons is no easy task.
- Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse
on August 23, 2026Canada's PM said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war.
- Robot boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games
on August 23, 2026The second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.
- Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing
on August 22, 2026BBC Verify tracks the changes in design, spec, manufacture and release date of the T1 phone from Trump Mobile.
- Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record
on August 22, 2026The robot ran the distance in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
- Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference
on August 22, 2026More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.
- 'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters?
on August 22, 2026As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer.