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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- At least three dead in New Mexico flash floodingon July 9, 2025
A man and two children were swept downstream, following other deadly deluges in neighbouring Texas.
- Musk's AI firm deletes posts after chatbot praises Hitleron July 9, 2025
Anti-hate campaigners say the posts were "irresponsible, dangerous and antisemitic."
- Days after Texas floods, at least 161 people are still missing in one countyon July 9, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts would continue in the wake of the deadly floods "until this job is finished".
- Red Bull sack team principal Horneron July 9, 2025
Christian Horner is sacked by Red Bull after 20 years as team principal.
- More than 100 hurt as efforts to contain Marseille wildfire continueon July 9, 2025
The city's mayor says the fire is "decreasing" but is still not completely under control.
- Anger after sharp rise in death toll from Kenya's anti-government protestson July 9, 2025
More than 100 people were injured and over 500 others arrested amid widespread destruction of property, reports say.
- 'You did it': How doctor realised mushroom cook was a killeron July 9, 2025
Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering three relatives with a toxic mushroom lunch.
- Seoul returns six North Koreans with 'strong desire' to go backon July 9, 2025
All six people had drifted into South Korea by accident earlier this year and had wanted to go back.
- Australian childcare operator to install CCTV after abuse claimson July 9, 2025
An employee of G8 Education, one of Australia's largest private childcare operators, was charged with child rape.
- Families anxious over safety of Indians kidnapped in Malion July 9, 2025
Armed assailants abducted three Indian men from their place of work in Mali last week.
- Are India's skies safe? Air safety watchdog responds amid rising concernson July 9, 2025
India’s skies remain safe, with accident rates below global averages, air safety regulator chief tells the BBC.
- Moment house is swept away in New Mexico flash floodingon July 9, 2025
Video shows a home being swept down a flooded river in Ruidoso, where waters have risen 15 feet, according to weather officials.
- Trump and Netanyahu hold second meeting for Gaza ceasefire talkson July 9, 2025
Second meeting this week comes as US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff suggests Israel and Hamas have one remaining issue in negotiations.
- Why 'pan-Africanist' influencers pushed rumours of a coupon July 8, 2025
Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast's election.
- After Diddy: Why hip-hop is still struggling to have its own 'MeToo' momenton July 8, 2025
The Combs verdict in itself is unlikely to lead to wider changes in the industry, according to insiders
- Trump delays tariffs as the rest of the world plays hardballon July 8, 2025
The US president reveals his poker "tell" by showing he is open to delays to secure trade deals.
- Ex-Bangladesh leader authorised deadly crackdown, leaked audio suggestson July 8, 2025
Sheikh Hasina authorised lethal force against protesters, according to leaked audio verified by the BBC.
- Watch: Macron's day with the Royal Familyon July 8, 2025
The French president met the Prince and Princess of Wales, the King and Queen and dignitaries on the first day of his state visit.
- Russian minister's death serves as warning to political eliteon July 8, 2025
President Putin sacked his transport minister. Hours later, his body was found in a park with a gunshot wound to the head.
- Did US government cuts contribute to the Texas tragedy?on July 7, 2025
Following the Texas floods some Democrats have warned about the "consequences" of President Trump's cuts to the federal workforce.
- Watch: Timelapse shows how suddenly Texas flood waters roseon July 7, 2025
Footage shows how the banks of the Llano River rose quickly over the course of an hour.
- Watch: Moment pet lion pounces on woman in streeton July 7, 2025
CCTV footage shows the moment a lion leaps over a concrete wall before attacking a woman.
- Watch: CCTV and phone recording shown to court in mushroom trialon July 7, 2025
Evidence shown in the trial of Erin Patterson has been shared by authorities after she was found guilty of murder.