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World News Headlines
- Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter and vows to respond
on June 9, 2026Two crew members of the Apache helicopter that crashed following the attack were rescued by an American sea drone.
- Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan
on June 9, 2026The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.
- Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre despite Iranian warning to stop attacks
on June 9, 2026Iran warned Israel on Monday that it could resume hostilities if attacks on its Lebanese ally Hezbollah do not stop.
- Man reportedly shot at Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine centre
on June 9, 2026Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.
- 'Please send help': Crew's distress call after ship hit by US missile
on June 9, 2026The crew of a sanctioned oil tanker were rescued off Oman after it was struck by a missile fired from a US fighter jet.
- Sea drone rescues US army helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz
on June 9, 2026An uncrewed vessel picked up two crew members of an Apache helicopter that went down on Monday, US officials tells CBS News.
- Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split after three years
on June 9, 2026The pair met on the set of the first Wicked movie, for which Grande received an Oscar nomination.
- Tickets for Iran fans revoked, says federation
on June 9, 2026Iran's football federation says its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament.
- Man accused of killing mother-in-law with poison-laced satay
on June 9, 2026Indonesia police allege the man killed the woman as he felt disrespected by her.
- Black bear caught in Japan after days of sightings
on June 9, 2026The capture in Utsunomiya comes as bear attacks have reached record levels across Japan.
- Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals
on June 9, 2026The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.
- Hundreds of aftershocks jolt Philippines as officials say death toll could rise
on June 9, 2026Dozens of people are dead and hundreds more injured following an earthquake in the country's south.
- ICC suspends top prosecutor after investigating misconduct allegations
on June 9, 2026Karim Khan denies all allegations of sexual misconduct and his lawyers say he rejects the decision in the strongest terms.
- Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up
on June 9, 2026Xi has wrapped up a two-day visit to Pyongyang, his first official trip to North Korea since 2019.
- Israel and Iran flare-up could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand
on June 9, 2026Iran appears emboldened by the outcome and its leaders may sense Trump's appetite for risk is low.
- 300 migrants bound for UK kidnapped and threatened with kidney removal
on June 9, 2026The Iraqi Kurds were captured by a militia who demanded a ransom of $5,000 (£3,700) per person.
- Russia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories
on June 8, 2026Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.
- SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet
on June 8, 2026SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.
- How one of India's most successful female politicians is losing her party
on June 8, 2026Mamata Banerjee's once-dominant Trinamool Congress party is unravelling, weeks after losing power in West Bengal.
- Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him
on June 8, 2026In a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.
- Stock market jitters remain amid tech fears and renewed Middle East attacks
on June 8, 2026Markets in Asia are hit by a tech sell-off, and oil is volatile as Iran and Israel launch attacks on each other.
- Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?
on June 8, 2026For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.
- Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space
on June 8, 2026This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir.
- US truck carrying fireworks catches fire, sparking spectacular display
on June 8, 2026No one was harmed in the incident, which saw motorists treated to an early Fourth of July show.
- How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action
on June 8, 2026Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.
- Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping in North Korea?
on June 8, 2026Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.
- Iran's strike on Israel suggests the regime's sense of resilience is growing
on June 8, 2026Iran's decision to risk jeopardising peace talks may reflect how its leaders view their current position, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.
- Schoolchildren run from collapsing roof as ground shakes in Philippines quake
on June 8, 2026Pupils could be heard screaming as the earthquake struck the city of Digos, but the school said nobody was injured in the incident.
- 'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment
on June 7, 2026The Netherlands has one of the world's lowest rates of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training.
- Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
on June 7, 2026The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.