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World News Headlines
- Voting suspended in parts of Ethiopia over security concerns
on June 1, 2026Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.
- Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates
on June 1, 2026Benjamin Netanyahu says the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians.
- US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Iran targets American forces in Kuwait
on June 1, 2026Iran and the US say they have carried out fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with Kuwait condemning "repeated" Iranian attacks.
- France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says
on June 1, 2026A British helicopter provided support during the operation on Sunday, the UK ministry of defence says.
- Watch: Fans break glass door trying to see TV star
on June 1, 2026Huge crowds formed outside a shopping centre in China to see Pursuit of Jade's Zhang Linghe.
- Nigeria police warn against reprisal attacks against South Africans
on June 1, 2026Tensions have been rising in South Africa in recent weeks following several anti-migrant protests.
- Five patients recover from Ebola in DR Congo and leave hospital
on June 1, 2026Those infected can get better and officials stress that people should seek medical help if they have symptoms.
- Litterbugs now face on-the-spot fines in Tokyo's tourist hotspot
on June 1, 2026Dozens of officials will patrol world-famous Shibuya as Japan responds to the impacts of overtourism.
- Marilyn Monroe 'lookalikes' gather to celebrate her 100th birthday
on June 1, 2026Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary.
- Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar
on June 1, 2026Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.
- Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show
on June 1, 2026Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.
- Poland's controversial 'Highway to Hel' 666 bus revived
on June 1, 2026Poland's seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups.
- Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival
on June 1, 2026Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.
- Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war
on June 1, 2026Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.
- A year of grief after Air India crash: What remains when a plane falls from the sky
on June 1, 2026A mother still speaks about her son who died in the crash in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.
- The drivers risking death on Ukraine's most dangerous bus routes
on May 31, 2026Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.
- Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China's coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days
on May 31, 2026China's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.
- Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
on May 31, 2026Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.
- Trump seeking edits to US-Iran deal, US media report
on May 31, 2026The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US media.
- Nicaraguan indigenous leader dies after three years in prison
on May 31, 2026Rights groups condemn the death of Brooklyn Rivera, 73, following his long arbitrary detention by the governing regime.
- Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory
on May 31, 2026Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.
- Brazil monitors two patients for possible Ebola infection
on May 31, 2026If confirmed, they would be the first infection cases outside Africa, since the outbreak began in DR Congo.
- Dead whale towed ashore in Denmark ahead of autopsy
on May 31, 2026"Timmy" was found dead off the coast of Anholt despite multiple attempts to rescue it.
- Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France
on May 31, 2026Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.
- 'Cancel it', Trump says after artists drop out of US Freedom 250 festival
on May 31, 2026Trump suggests holding a "Make America Great Again" rally instead after most headliners drop out of White-House-linked event.
- South Africa made to look like fools over World Cup visa issues, says minister
on May 31, 2026After a day of uncertainty, the government confirms the team will depart for Mexico on Monday.
- Laos cave survivors help with plan to find last two missing men
on May 31, 2026So far, five men have been freed from the narrow, flooded cave but efforts are ongoing to locate two more.
- Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'
on May 31, 2026Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.
- Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty
on May 31, 2026Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.
- How Putin became master of the image
on May 30, 2026From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.