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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- 'Hoping beyond hope': Rescue efforts continue at collapsed La Guaira buildingon June 29, 2026
At least 1,700 people are known to have been killed in the disaster but hope remains that others can continue to be found alive.
- The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase died of Aidson June 29, 2026
Substance abuse was listed as another significant condition the former child star was experiencing.
- Dogs, drones and sound detectors: How rescuers search for quake survivorson June 29, 2026
Teams armed with a range of techniques continue to dig through the rubble in Venezuela.
- Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselveson June 29, 2026
In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.
- Six people shot dead at centre for mothers and children in Germanyon June 29, 2026
The male suspect who has been arrested was in a custody dispute over his baby daughter, police say.
- South African leader warns anti-migrant protesters ahead of unofficial deadlineon June 29, 2026
Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant groups.
- Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikeson June 29, 2026
The Russian president acknowledged Ukraine's attacks were "obviously creating problems" but denied the shortages were "critical".
- Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cookon June 29, 2026
The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.
- Pakistani strikes kill at least 28 civilians in Afghanistan, UN sayson June 29, 2026
Pakistan claims it was targeting militants near its border, but the Taliban government calls it an "atrocity".
- Trump's final appeal of E Jean Carroll sex abuse case rejectedon June 29, 2026
The Supreme Court decision means the US president will now have to pay Carroll the $5m (£3.6m) in damages she had been awarded.
- US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iranon June 29, 2026
A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.
- DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebolaon June 29, 2026
Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.
- Senior South African police officer survives assassination attempton June 29, 2026
Deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was due to appear before an inquiry into police corruption this week.
- Biden blasts Trump 'vanity projects', calling him a 'loser' at fundraising eventon June 29, 2026
The former US president took aim at his successor's projects in Washington DC, including a planned new White House ballroom.
- Teyana Taylor's tears and Lauryn Hill tribute steal show at BET Awardson June 29, 2026
Taylor had an emotional reaction to being presented with the Icon of the Year award by Janet Jackson.
- BBC at Venezuela baseball stadium sheltering earthquake survivorson June 29, 2026
The survivors are hopeful the authorities will find them some form of temporary accommodation while the country rebuilds - for now they are dependant on donated food and clothing.
- Fitness brand founder and Olympian Les Mills dies aged 91on June 29, 2026
The Les Mills International brand is now known globally for choreographed workouts set to music, like Body Pump and Body Combat.
- Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on fame, pressure and World Cup feveron June 29, 2026
As the Netflix show following their lives returns, the squad open up about their new-found fame.
- Indian journalists condemn 'denial' of voting and passport rights of prominent editoron June 29, 2026
Rajagopal has alleged that he has been unable to renew his passport after his name was deleted from the electoral rolls.
- Mum rescued from Venezuela rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her surviveon June 29, 2026
The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.
- South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup losson June 29, 2026
South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.
- First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a draweron June 29, 2026
The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.
- How population decline is exposing Germany's old divideson June 29, 2026
Decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a population slump in the east lays bare the existing divisions
- Anger directed at Venezuela's official response to earthquake recoveryon June 29, 2026
Residents in quake-affected areas have expressed anger over the state's efforts to locate survivors and help victims, the BBC's Orla Guerin reports.
- Australian man charged with murder after dead girl found in suitcase in Thailandon June 29, 2026
The body of Tunchanok Donhomla, 17, was found discarded near a railway track on Saturday, police say.
- 'You are Canadian heroes' - the forgotten hosts making World Cup historyon June 29, 2026
Canada are making history at this World Cup with a run that is likely to change the face of football in the country forever.
- Loved and loathed: The making of India's viral liver doctoron June 28, 2026
Dr Cyriac Abby Philips has built a large online following, but often clashes with India's traditional medicine specialists.
- Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7Con June 28, 2026
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.
- Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern Franceon June 28, 2026
The pilot and 10 passengers - including five first-time parachutists - died in the incident, local officials said.
- Watch: Inside the Venezuela country club now a makeshift hospitalon June 28, 2026
Survivors of Venezuela's devastating earthquakes are being cared for at a makeshift hospital formed on the site of a country club in Caraballeda.






























