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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing
on September 30, 2026Other passengers on the Israel-bound flight described the "terrifying" moment the plane dropped.
- What we know about stabbing on Flydubai flight to Israel
on September 30, 2026A pilot has been arrested and is being questioned after another pilot was stabbed, officials say.
- Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster
on September 30, 2026Thirty-one migrants died when their boat went down in November 2021. The trial found that the guilty men were part of two smuggling networks.
- UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped
on September 30, 2026Some 1,500 people have been removed to France since the scheme began just over a year ago.
- Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen
on September 30, 2026Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.
- Passengers describe stabbing on Israel-bound plane
on September 30, 2026Passengers on the Flydubai flight bound for Israel filmed the moments following the stabbing.
- Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC
on September 30, 2026The deadly fighting has also spread to neighbouring regions, stranding tourists in Lalibela.
- Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
on September 30, 2026In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM says.
- Dozens hurt and hundreds arrested in wave of French school protests
on September 30, 2026Students have been protesting against conditions and resources in secondary schools since last week.
- Botswana condemned for slaughtering 23 elephants for independence celebrations
on September 30, 2026The government authorises the hunting of elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.
- Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
on September 30, 2026The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.
- Africa's richest man launches Kenya oil refinery despite land protests
on September 30, 2026The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.
- Couple describes relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht
on September 30, 2026Jeremy and Gemma Cooper were 500 miles off the coast of New Zealand when their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale.
- Luxury prison in Indonesia demolished after public outcry
on September 30, 2026Indonesian lawmakers on Wednesday ordered the demolition of a controversial luxury compound inside a penitentiary near the capital.
- Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers
on September 30, 2026The launch of FirstDate comes as the ageing nation wrestles with a record-low fertility rate.
- US actor Chad Lowe 'heartbroken' by death of daughter Fiona aged 13
on September 30, 2026Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter, who "was the light of our lives".
- 'He will never walk free': Indian judge's letter promises child sex abuse survivor
on September 30, 2026In the emotional letter, the judge describes the survivor as "the bravest little girl this court has ever seen".
- South Korea demands apology from Pyongyang for landmine blasts that injured three
on September 30, 2026Blasts in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) injured three South Korean personnel earlier this month.
- Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza
on September 30, 2026Witnesses say Raseel's tent was hit by an Israeli helicopter strike. Israel’s military says it has no record of the attack.
- 'Backpack' declared Alaska's Fat Bear Week winner
on September 30, 2026"Backpack" defeated a bear known only as "910" in the final round of the annual competition.
- Restaurant named after Xi Jinping attacked by Chinese nationals in South Korea
on September 30, 2026The owner said he chose the name because he wanted to run the "best Chinese restaurant" in South Korea.
- Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit
on September 30, 2026The meeting at the White House came as some tech bosses and experts have called for tighter rules around AI.
- Watch: Moment a government building collapses into a river in Nepal amid floods
on September 30, 2026The municipality building in Baglung was left teetering on an unstable ledge due to floods before it fell into a river.
- Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign
on September 29, 2026Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.
- Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons
on September 29, 2026Mindgard said it discovered in July that Kimi models K2.6 and K3 Swarm could evade developer's safety limits.
- Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after more than 100 allege brain injuries
on September 29, 2026Hundreds of riders were allegedly injured on X2, which has seats that spin 360 degrees.
- Fires and blockades as students stage school protests across France
on September 29, 2026More than 400 people, mainly minors, were arrested on Tuesday, the country's interior minister says.
- Close-up look at Turner's '£50m' Rome painting on show in the city
on September 29, 2026Turner’s early 19th century painting - Rome, from Mount Aventine - will be on display in the Italian capital for the first time ahead of an auction in London in December.
- 'I was lured into a trap': Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail
on September 29, 2026The US journalist says he realised he was a "a pawn in a greater game" when he was not interrogated or tortured by FSB agents.
- How an alleged rape sent an Indian university into turmoil and emptied hostels
on September 29, 2026Police are trying to verify whether a female student was raped at Lovely Professional University (LPU).