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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta
on July 30, 2026The territory's leader said the influx is overwhelming resources and urged the Spanish government to intervene.
- Migrants seen swimming around border fence of Spanish enclave Ceuta
on July 30, 2026The North African enclave's leader said resources were being overwhelmed after so many people entered by sea from Morocco.
- Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
on July 30, 2026Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
- Father of teen school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison
on July 30, 2026"It is clear you failed as a parent," the judge told Colin Gray, who was found guilty earlier this year on charges stemming from the deadly 2024 school attack.
- Why limited war with the US may suit Iran better than peace
on July 30, 2026Iran may believe it can control its conflict carefully enough to keep pressure on the US while avoiding an all-out war.
- Uefa to boycott World Cups if Fifa plans approved
on July 30, 2026Uefa says "the World Cup is not for sale" after its 55 member associations vote to boycott future tournaments if Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, do not back down on their investment proposals.
- Thousands evacuated in Crete as wildfires threaten tourist resorts
on July 30, 2026Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.
- Man impaled by a hiking pole treks 10 miles down mountain
on July 30, 2026Instead of calling for a helicopter rescue, David Cifaldi hiked down Montana's Granite Peak with a hiking pole piercing his side.
- Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PM
on July 30, 2026The missile left a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about 100km from the border with Ukraine.
- At least five members of same family killed in Russian missile attack, Zelensky says
on July 30, 2026A six-year-old girl and two boys, aged 11 and 17, were among six killed in a village near the central city of Kryvyi Rih.
- Dashcam captures tornado toppling power lines onto car
on July 30, 2026Video obtained by the BBC provides a firsthand look at the powerful storm system that ripped through parts of eastern Wisconsin on 27 July.
- Cyanide in tomato pesticide killed 15 elephants, Kenyan officials suspect
on July 30, 2026Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya.
- Watch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland's coast
on July 30, 2026Video captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed, creating a big wave.
- US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
on July 30, 2026After a short period of relative calm when hostilities were paused, both sides have now restarted missile attacks.
- Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year
on July 30, 2026It is not the first time the constitution has been amended to allow Daniel Ortega, 80, to stay in power for longer.
- Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says
on July 30, 2026The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies.
- Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
on July 30, 2026It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.
- Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove 'pro-terror' material
on July 30, 2026Telegram told the BBC it rejects the allegations and will contest them in court.
- Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt
on July 30, 2026The 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.
- Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins
on July 30, 2026The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.
- Watch: Japanese mall explodes after magnitude 6.8 earthquake
on July 29, 2026Search teams are still looking for survivors in the collapsed Aeon shopping centre.
- India's CJP protests: Why tech alone won't stop exam paper leaks
on July 29, 2026Can computer-based testing stop NEET paper leaks? Experts say governance matters as much as tech.
- Worth $5m? Visitors react to renovated Washington horse statues
on July 29, 2026The Trump Administration has regilded the Arts of War statues near the Lincoln Memorial with 23.75-karat gold.
- Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offences
on July 29, 2026Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author.
- The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
on July 29, 2026Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.
- Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct
on July 29, 2026The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.
- Zendaya on working with Tom Holland in Spider-Man: ‘When you’re best friends it’s easy’
on July 29, 2026The couple walked the white carpet at the London premiere of their latest film, Spiderman: Brand New Day.
- Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
on July 29, 2026The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.
- 'It's our home, it's our forest': BBC speaks to locals fighting France wildfire
on July 29, 2026Firefighters are battling flare-ups in 40C heat in the Gironde region, as some locals have refused to heed evacuations.
- Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash
on July 29, 2026Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.