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World News Headlines
- Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
on July 26, 2026Police say Abdul Ballout was shot and killed after he rushed at officers with a knife in a western borough of Berlin.
- Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux
on July 26, 2026More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.
- What we know so far about the Berlin Pride ramming attack
on July 26, 2026A police manhunt is under way after a suspect rammed a car into a crowd at a Pride event in the German capital on Saturday night.
- Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say
on July 26, 2026The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tell, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.
- Watch: At the scene of Berlin Pride attack as manhunt continues
on July 26, 2026A 21-year-old suspect has been identified by police, but he has not been found.
- Left-wing Democrats are on a winning run - but can they lure back crucial swing voters?
on July 26, 2026They have seen a flurry of recent wins, but Michigan will test their ability to win back working-class voters in crucial states.
- The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record label
on July 26, 2026New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.
- Would you pay $58.5m to live in this iconic New York building?
on July 26, 2026With its renovation nearly complete, the Flatiron is ready for its next - and most extravagant - phase of life.
- What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating
on July 25, 2026From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating culture
- Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein - how Italian children became so overweight
on July 25, 2026The Mediterranean diet was a blueprint for healthy living, yet Italian children are among the most overweight in Europe according to WHO.
- Smash hit: How Alex Eala's Wimbledon run made everyday Filipinos fall in love with tennis
on July 25, 2026Formerly the preserve of the rich, tennis is booming in the basketball- and boxing-obsessed country.
- India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits
on July 25, 2026The CJP protest has been the most visible expression of public anger against PM Narendra Modi's government in recent years.
- Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents' Dinner
on July 25, 2026The event celebrated press freedom after the first dinner was cancelled by a shooting in April.
- Protesters celebrate resignation of India's education minister
on July 25, 2026The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off its protest, hours after the resignation of India's education minister
- Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia
on July 25, 2026US military says it disabled a tanker that was attempting to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports.
- Trump orders Smithsonian to post warnings about 'inaccurate' US history
on July 25, 2026The Trump administration has often accused the world's largest research museum of harbouring an anti-American bias.
- Texts reveal 14-year-old allegedly murdered by singer D4vd had pregnancy and abortion
on July 25, 2026Prosecutors allege D4vd started abusing the girl when she was 13 and she had threatened to expose him.
- Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv
on July 25, 2026The event, attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle of the day.
- Zelensky tries to fix crisis over removal of defence minister and counts the cost
on July 24, 2026Protests have continued over Zelensky's decision to dismiss Mykhailo Fedorov, and some commentators believe he has been damaged politically.
- Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting
on July 24, 2026Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.
- ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations
on July 24, 2026Karim Khan denies allegations of engaging in an improper sexual relationship with a junior ICC staff member and seeking to stop her pursuing her complaint.
- Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
on July 24, 2026The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."
- India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns'
on July 24, 2026Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms.
- World chess chief faces endgame after EU announces Russia war sanctions
on July 24, 2026Arkady Dvorkovich, a former Russian deputy prime minister, now faces an EU travel ban and asset freeze.
- Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times
on July 24, 2026The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.
- US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
on July 24, 2026Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.
- Watch: Another day, more Trump tariffs - but are they working?
on July 24, 2026The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working.