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World News Headlines
- Four days of extreme rain killed 7% of world's rarest orangutans, study says
on June 11, 2026Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.
- Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup spot
on June 11, 2026Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.
- SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet
on June 11, 2026SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.
- El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
on June 11, 2026An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
- US and Iran exchange strikes across Middle East for second day in a row
on June 11, 2026Iran says it responded to US strikes by targeting American assets in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, which reported damage to its capital city overnight.
- Knicks fans go wild as New York team makes biggest comeback in NBA Finals history
on June 11, 2026Wednesday's result means the team are now just one win away from a famous Finals win.
- Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'
on June 11, 2026The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.
- Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
on June 11, 2026During his trip, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.
- Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises
on June 11, 2026Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.
- Trump says 'I love the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
on June 11, 2026The US president later said he had meant that he actually loved that inflation was not higher.
- French singer Patrick Bruel under formal investigation for rape
on June 11, 2026Bruel was released from custody under judicial supervision while an examining magistrate looks more deeply into the case.
- A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff
on June 11, 2026The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.
- Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing
on June 11, 2026Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.
- Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
on June 11, 2026Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.
- Family of British toddler criticises police as Australian inquiry into cold case murders begins
on June 11, 2026NSW inquiry will also examine whether notorious serial killer Ivan Milat was responsible for more murders.
- What we learned from Bill Gates' deposition on Epstein
on June 11, 2026The billionaire testified to Congress about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender.
- Watch: Historic US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance
on June 10, 2026After more than a century of sharing the main entrance, Canadians were barred from using the library's US-side door by the Trump administration in 2025.
- The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
on June 10, 2026The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
- Olivia Rodrigo sings about heartbreak but she's already chosen her wedding song
on June 10, 2026The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.
- An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry
on June 10, 2026Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?
- Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit
on June 10, 2026Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.
- Bill Gates says Epstein wanted personal relationship, but he 'never reciprocated'
on June 10, 2026The Microsoft co-founder spent hours talking to lawmakers behind closed doors, where he also said Epstein used his marital infidelities to pressure him.
- Whale graveyard dating back five million years discovered
on June 10, 2026The Indian Ocean site is "far beyond anything we had imagined", one researcher says.
- 'I will never get over watching my home burn': Belfast residents reel after night of unrest
on June 10, 2026A night of disorder in Belfast saw people forced to flee their homes, in protests that followed a knife attack in the north of the city.
- Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions
on June 10, 2026The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries.
- Norway crown princess's son to stay in custody before rape verdict, says court
on June 10, 2026Thr ruling overturns a lower court's decision on Monday ordering the release of the crown princess's 29-year-old son.
- Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 17, reports say
on June 10, 2026Nine of them were killed in a series of attacks in the town of Tayr Debba, according to Lebanon's state news agency.
- US official claims banned referee had links with 'terror organisations'
on June 10, 2026Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations," says a US official.
- Growing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters
on June 10, 2026The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.
- First charges laid over deadly Hong Kong fire
on June 10, 2026The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.