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World News Headlines
- Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'
on July 28, 2026Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.
- Japan earthquake: What we know so far
on July 28, 2026Japan is reeling from a major earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.
- 'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires
on July 28, 2026Three fires in the Madrid region have caused particular concern, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.
- Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry
on July 28, 2026It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.
- Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
on July 28, 2026Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.
- French Navy carries out 'shooting drill' mid interview
on July 28, 2026Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.
- Uefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup plan
on July 28, 2026European football's governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
- Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation
on July 28, 2026The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.
- Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversy
on July 28, 2026Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns.
- US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of 14-year-old
on July 28, 2026The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address.
- 'A narcissist': Victim's family hits out at Kohberger for challenging murder conviction
on July 28, 2026The man accused of killing four students in Idaho is taking back his plea, which was made to avoid the death penalty.
- 'A lover of life' - Seattle pays tribute to food festival shooting victims
on July 28, 2026Families grieved on Monday as they remembered the three people killed in a shooting at a food festival.
- US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks
on July 28, 2026The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.
- Zidane confirmed as France head coach
on July 28, 2026Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.
- Zoo staff rescue near-extinct snails from remote rock
on July 28, 2026Just 21 Madeiran land snails were found clinging to a rock on Portugal's Bugio Island, say conservationists.
- Why Netanyahu's visit with Trump at the White House is high-stakes
on July 28, 2026The meeting comes amid signs of friction between the two leaders and decreasing public support for Israel in the US.
- Ariana Grande sues hackers who leaked music and videos
on July 28, 2026The pop star is suing to discover the identity of hackers who obtained unreleased photos and songs.
- Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle
on July 28, 2026Orla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and infiltrating the police.
- Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battleon July 28, 2026
Orla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and infiltrating the police.
- The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe - the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback
on July 28, 2026The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.
- Hong Kong activist allowed to stay in UK after deportation threat
on July 28, 2026Wu was detained for hours at London's Heathrow Airport last week and refused entry, he told the BBC.
- Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits
on July 28, 2026The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.
- BBC outside court as judge rules singer D4vd will face murder trial
on July 28, 2026The body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found last September inside the trunk of a Tesla registered to singer D4vd.
- Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto for a second time this year
on July 28, 2026Police said they engaged in a high-speed car chase but failed to arrest the suspect, who remains at large. Three people were arrested in June after a similar attack.
- What to expect from Zelensky and Netanyahu's visit to Washington
on July 28, 2026Republican Senator Lindsay Graham's funeral is bringing the two world leaders to town, where they'll separately visit the White House to discuss their region's wars.
- Number of suspects in fatal Seattle food festival shooting rises to three
on July 27, 2026One suspect is in custody, while a second is being sought and a third is thought to have died at the scene, court documents show.
- A Japanese town wrestles with identity after protests over its first mosque
on July 27, 2026As Japan increasingly relies on foreign workers, it is also grappling with how to integrate new cultures and religions.
- China's new challenge as natural disasters strike - fake AI videos
on July 27, 2026Storms and flooding incidents over the last few months have seen fake videos inundating social media.
- As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons?
on July 27, 2026The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low.
- European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
on July 27, 2026A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.