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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- US midterm results a 'victory' for Canadians hopeful of tariff reliefon November 4, 2026
With Canada-US trade talks back on, Tuesday’s midterm Democratic wave puts pressure on the White House to come to a deal.
- Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombingon November 4, 2026
At least 40 people were killed and another 30 may still be under the rubble after Monday's attack on a Ukrainian village, Kyiv says.
- Iran's chief negotiator says Americans voted 'no to war'on November 4, 2026
"We endorse this message," Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf says, as Donald Trump acknowledges the conflict's role in the Republican Party's defeat.
- 'Most difficult days of my life' for keeper Owonoon November 4, 2026
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono puts out a statement through his club, expressing his sorrow and pain after Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel's death.
- The young politicians with African roots making history in the US midtermson November 4, 2026
For some young Africans, these victories offer a glimpse of what a new generation of voters could do at home.
- French blood storage impacted by freezer hacks as theories swirl about culpritson November 4, 2026
The French Blood Establishment (EFS) said cold rooms storing blood were impacted by hackers.
- Israel's president begins consultations with parties after election deadlockon November 4, 2026
Herzog warns politicians that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" if they want to avoid another election.
- Secret police files released in Hungary, 37 years after fall of communismon November 4, 2026
Critics say the move comes too late, that the files themselves are incomplete, and the move risks sowing division and causing unnecessary anguish.
- Everything you need to know from the US midterm electionson November 4, 2026
Democrats secured some big wins - and a few historic firsts - earning congratulations from President Trump.
- 'This is a disaster': Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms defeaton November 4, 2026
Some Republicans tell the BBC the president's focus on his legacy and indifference to voter concerns cost them.
- Nadal set to join Real Madrid board of directorson November 4, 2026
Tennis great Rafael Nadal is set to join the board of Spanish football giants Real Madrid.
- Sharp objects found in Halloween sweets in three European nationson November 4, 2026
Dozens of cases are reported in Austria, Germany and Hungary, including a nine-year-old girl hurting her tongue while eating chocolate containing a pin.
- ANC under pressure to reverse South Africa declineon November 4, 2026
As South Africans vote in local elections, residents tell the BBC they are tired of the poor quality of services they get.
- Rwanda's army team removed from Africa league after US sanctions, NBA sayson November 4, 2026
The US imposed sanctions on Rwanda's army over its role in the conflict in DR Congo.
- How America voted in maps and chartson November 4, 2026
See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections.
- Tears, celebrations and selfies: US midterms in pictureson November 4, 2026
Democrats cheered as they picked up victories in Republican states. Tears were shed as Republican losses mounted.
- Delhi air quality worsens ahead of Diwali as firework restrictions enter forceon November 4, 2026
On Wednesday morning, Delhi's air quality index reading stood at 377, in the "very poor" category.
- Anthony Zurcher: Democrats push deep into Trump heartland on historic nighton November 4, 2026
Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.
- 'I'm not a quitter': Kim Kardashian on retaking the bar examon November 3, 2026
The All's Fair star tells the BBC she has not given up, but will be "more quiet" about her journey to become a lawyer.
- Film star Ranbir Kapoor on AI, movies and fatherhoodon November 3, 2026
The film star plays the leading role in a major new adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana.
- What Florida jet audio and flight data tells us about its final momentson November 2, 2026
A private jet crashed in Florida on Sunday, killing all nine people on board, according to US authorities.
- 'All this food is now useless': Piles of rubbish after shop freezers hit by cyber-attackon November 2, 2026
Dozens of supermarkets in seven European countries dumped huge quantities of food after refrigerators and freezers were targeted in a cyber-attack.
- What we know about the alert app hack in Ukraine and Russiaon November 2, 2026
Both Ukraine and Russia say their air raid alert apps were cyber-attacked - Joe Tidy explains what we know so far.























