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Pirates seize another vessel off Somali coast as threat level increased

April 27, 2026

The UK's maritime monitor reports at least four suspected piracy incidents in the past week off the coast of Somalia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JNOdKfC

BBC visits Chernobyl ghost city 40 years after world's worst nuclear accident

April 26, 2026

The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat, which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GO59ZN4

Mali defence minister killed in rebel attacks, reports say

April 26, 2026

A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4qfvFaW

Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?

April 26, 2026

The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IUno0db

No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'

April 25, 2026

An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C1Z5WBo

Watch: Powerful tornados barrel through northern Oklahoma

April 24, 2026

There was significant damage in Enid, a city of about 50,000 people, according to local reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pK6zw3h

South African court orders Zambia to return former president's body

April 23, 2026

Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where the former leader's remains should be buried. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pleVBIO

BBC visits migrant camp in northern France as new deal announced

April 23, 2026

A proposed three-year deal with Paris is aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel on small boats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tVUFgzo

UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to Sudan paramilitary, report says

April 22, 2026

The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Alp3CT

Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge

April 22, 2026

The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PVt4JgW

Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days

April 22, 2026

Earlier this week, an explosion at a firecracker factory in neighbouring state Tamil Nadu left at least 25 dead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/79BRLfl

Arrests in Nigeria after abduction of local monarch 'held for ransom'

April 21, 2026

The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mD5iMre

US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl

April 21, 2026

Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case, if convicted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jAV5WXU

Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', Australian court hears

April 20, 2026

Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3a6YhmB

Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say

April 20, 2026

The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gx0djwe

Why are grey whales dying in San Francisco's waters? US scientists search for clues

April 19, 2026

Climate change and shifting migration patterns are bringing rare research opportunities and new mysteries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kAbdKD9

Watch: Obama and Mamdani sing with children in New York

April 19, 2026

The former US president and New York City mayor meet for the first time at a child care centre in the Bronx. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gpew9SL

Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested

April 19, 2026

The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some. from BBC News https://ift.tt/81jhw0J

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

April 18, 2026

Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XZWJhvC

'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria

April 17, 2026

The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his toe print to be taken to verify his identity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yjow9pK

'Unprecedented' fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies

April 16, 2026

The fire has deepened fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global crunch. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uDvNdCL

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May

April 16, 2026

Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tqWHc24

Three years of messages at once - a chronicle of Sudan's war pours in as trapped reporter's phone turns on

April 15, 2026

As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tZqn6ye

Moment gunman tackled by school principal

April 15, 2026

CCTV footage shows a high school principal charging towards a former student who was armed in Oklahoma. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iwjIG3d

Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of Pope visit

April 14, 2026

The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eHICqz4

Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in Turkey

April 14, 2026

Students and teachers are among those who were injured in the attack in the country's south-east. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9uaBpfe

Police officers among seven arrested over deadly Haiti stampede

April 14, 2026

An investigation is under way into what led to the deaths of 25 people at Laferrière Citadel on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ecPBWhs

Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle

April 13, 2026

Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8uAefJh

Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus

April 13, 2026

The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked by "masked men wielding guns and assault rifles", officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FJSH7wv

After Iran talks falter, the big question is what happens next?

April 12, 2026

Twenty-one hours was not enough to end 47 years of hostility between Iran and the US, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UAVN5aB

Prosecutor probes abuse claims against California governor candidate Swalwell

April 12, 2026

The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California's governor race, firmly denies the accusations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7stqXzc

Justin Bieber headlines Coachella with nostalgia-fuelled set

April 12, 2026

The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say Never. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3QBs2vI

Still in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacks

April 11, 2026

BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CoKfnRt

Lyse Doucet: Historic US-Iran talks must bridge deep distrust

April 11, 2026

Face-to-face talks would mark the highest-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rDaebCF

Djibouti's president wins unprecedented sixth term with 97.8% of vote

April 11, 2026

Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LXtSYlA

German transgender far-right extremist arrested in Czech Republic

April 10, 2026

German media reports say Marla-Svenja Liebich used to be a member of a neo-Nazi group called Blood and Honour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CcdYqyD

Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin's presidential campaign

April 10, 2026

Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1sOEoge

Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity

April 09, 2026

One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L4BtAzy

What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran

April 09, 2026

The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kuoa1d7

Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again?

April 08, 2026

The Artemis II mission has been near flawless to date, but has the test flight shown Nasa is ready to send humans to the lunar surface? from BBC News https://ift.tt/BmzaIKh

Lil Nas X assault case to be dismissed if he completes mental health programme

April 07, 2026

The judge said the musician's behaviour when he was arrested in LA last year was "aberrant from his normal conduct". from BBC News https://ift.tt/uNh1Dva

Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat

April 06, 2026

Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q9OGvWf

Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

April 06, 2026

The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/onHsBCV

German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad

April 05, 2026

Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breached. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vYVT1Dg

'Absolutely spectacular': Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon

April 05, 2026

Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/129jr4g

US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian general Qasem Soleimani

April 05, 2026

The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RFNCfXA

Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war

April 04, 2026

The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6gCyqzK

Ros Atkins on…the cost of the Iran war

April 03, 2026

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gp5xdSJ

We entered Race Across the World to honour dying wish

April 02, 2026

Margo Oakley and her brother-in-law Mark Blythen bonded when their sister and wife Julia was terminally ill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JWPBE7O

Billion-plus people, three million officials, 33 questions - India begins huge census

April 01, 2026

The two-phase exercise - the world’s most ambitious - will see three million officials count every Indian. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gZQVs5i

Teen cyclist killed at Road World Championships not found for 82 minutes

March 31, 2026

A cyclist who was killed during the Road World Championships was not found for 82 minutes after a crash, investigators find. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jL8nRGM

Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law

March 31, 2026

The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fop1O0z

Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran war

March 31, 2026

It follows a decision by the Spanish government to deny the US use of the two jointly run military bases in Andalusia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dx5RSO3

Educated and employed but still struggling: India's middle class under strain

March 30, 2026

Once aspirational, India's middle class today are finding fewer avenues for their ambition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R0uVjFv

How deepfake porn scandal surrounding TV star rocked Germany

March 29, 2026

Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W4PvbTq

From jammed broadcasts to a blocked website: BBC Russian's 80 years of defiance

March 28, 2026

For half a century, BBC Russian had to fend off jammers. Now its website is blocked, but millions still read it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x36J9AI

Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president

March 27, 2026

The US president's signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Og7tRQm

Two Cuba-bound aid ships missing after leaving Mexico

March 27, 2026

Mexico's navy launches a rescue mission for ships delivering aid to Cuba, strained by food and fuel shortages amid a US embargo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DZSxnr0

A right-wing populist party made big poll gains in Australia - and it's shaking up politics

March 26, 2026

Pauline Hanson's One Nation is riding a wave of popularity driven by voters weary of mainstream parties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i5CMg0E

Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety

March 25, 2026

The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Yj9QXT

'Fearless' Mel Schilling remembered by Married at First Sight co-star

March 25, 2026

Paul C Brunson pays an emotional tribute to his fellow TV relationship expert, who died on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cPGj7lX

Boss of financial giant BlackRock warns of global recession if oil price hits $150

March 25, 2026

Larry Fink says if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VdeH0ty

Elon Musk's Starlink blocked from operating in Namibia

March 24, 2026

Namibia's regulator noted that Starlink's subsidiary is not locally owned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jKgsy4F

Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war

March 24, 2026

Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says "very good and productive" talks have been held. from BBC News https://ift.tt/erq2tmH

What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash

March 23, 2026

Two pilots have died after a passenger plane collided with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8UXzEa3

Australia's ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years

March 23, 2026

The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CT82jab

Did Australia's under-16s social media ban work?

March 22, 2026

Three months since it came into effect, teenagers tell the BBC how the world-first law has impacted their lives so far. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p8hZDA2

Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81

March 22, 2026

A former FBI director, Mueller led the high-profile inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election from BBC News https://ift.tt/ouz4BQk

Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds

March 21, 2026

A San Francisco jury concludes Musk’s claims in 2022 were damaging to a group of Twitter investors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/it3UzGI

'BTS is everything for us': K-pop fans gather in Seoul for comeback show

March 21, 2026

Some 260,000 fans are expected to watch BTS perform together on Saturday for the first time since 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kLaYDVf

Bachelorette's new season pulled after Taylor Frankie Paul abuse allegations

March 20, 2026

The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FCyUX2V

Trump compares attack on Iran to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PM

March 20, 2026

In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister, US President Donald Trump was asked why he didn't inform allies about his plan to attack Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GvPaBbZ

Cyprus leader calls for frank discussion on 'colonial' UK bases

March 19, 2026

The UK's two military bases on Cyprus are a "colonial consequence" on the island, says President Nikos Christodoulides. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yt9UlLO

Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'

March 18, 2026

National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wg7Rukf

Spanish king reopens debate on conquest of Mexico by acknowledging 'abuse'

March 18, 2026

King Felipe appears to have helped thaw frosty relations with Mexico while reviving a fierce debate over events 500 years ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bwJZk3f

US west coast prepares for 'dangerous' heatwave in early spring

March 17, 2026

Severe weather is plaguing the US from coast to coast, bringing a mix of extreme heat and bitter cold. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cflr9ON

And the burger goes to... Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at In-N-Out

March 17, 2026

Hours after winning best actor, Jordan joins an exclusive list of famous faces to celebrate an Oscar victory with a burger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DOriB1f

Columbia University protester released after one year in immigration custody

March 17, 2026

Federal officials say Leqaa Kordia overstayed her student visa. Her lawyer says she was targeted for pro-Palestinian activism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/izZTaow

'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war

March 16, 2026

The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/86BuP2M

Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie: Watch the top Oscars moments

March 16, 2026

One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DMKGnAb

Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

March 15, 2026

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PFwYznJ

Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime

March 14, 2026

A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AePr6iy

UFC fighters to train FBI agents at Quantico

March 13, 2026

Athletes will visit the FBI academy this weekend to give a seminar on fighting techniques and tactics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Efh2d6e

Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician

March 12, 2026

Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ux0jOoQ

'I just want to be able to sleep': Attacks in Iran rock cities and cut power

March 11, 2026

Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tell the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nf3WrC0

Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk

March 10, 2026

The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude from BBC News https://ift.tt/5fWJp2V

Istanbul's ex-mayor to stand trial on corruption charges

March 09, 2026

Ekrem Imamoglu is seen as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PpkGLzr

Ukrainian drone experts to share their knowledge in the Middle East

March 09, 2026

The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WGb4OKQ

Unanswered questions as search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new month

March 08, 2026

The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XLtRE1H

Iranian ambassador warns UK to be 'very careful' about further involvement in war

March 08, 2026

Seyed Ali Mousavi says Iran has a "right to self-defence" if the UK directly joins US-Israeli attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QOP9bxN

UK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' - Cooper

March 08, 2026

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kqLSUyz

Rapper-politician Balendra Shah set to be Nepal's next prime minister

March 07, 2026

Thursday's general election was the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uIXUBrd

Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says

March 07, 2026

Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9WJVE6H

Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills ten

March 07, 2026

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says other people - including children - are injured as rescuers continue to search through rubble. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hRjvMB3

'We have been preparing': Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish

March 06, 2026

Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pImQ1Pa

US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says

March 06, 2026

Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fdc867R

Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices

March 06, 2026

The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SsiQhgd

Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz

March 05, 2026

A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rBkGUhj

Nepalis vote in first election since Gen Z uprising for change

March 05, 2026

This election will test whether the country is ready for a new, untried generation to shape its future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AHWzSs9

DR Congo government says 200 killed after landslide at rebel-held mine

March 05, 2026

The M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cD7QhmW

Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts

March 05, 2026

The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r4XMtbK

Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic race

March 04, 2026

Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uY0aPvC

South Africa's long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies

March 04, 2026

Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O0JNWXP

A rap star might just beat a former PM - what this says about Nepal's Gen Z election

March 03, 2026

Many hope the vote could bring change after protests last year, and shatter decades of political paralysis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J0uF4BV

Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base

March 03, 2026

The US defence secretary confirms a US military base was hit by an Iranian missile on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A5O7VrJ

Hegseth on Iran attacks: 'This is not Iraq, this is not endless'

March 02, 2026

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aWF0pGY

Watch: Video appears to show US F-15 fighter jet crashing in Kuwait

March 02, 2026

Kuwait's ministry of defence confirmed "several American fighter aircraft came down this morning", with crews "unscathed". from BBC News https://ift.tt/jHz1wMu

Where have Nepal's 'nepo kids' gone as corruption takes centre stage in election?

March 01, 2026

The excess of politicians' children was front and centre of the anger that drove protests that toppled the government last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dRZPuJ9

The months-long, US-Israeli mission to find and kill Iran's supreme leader

March 01, 2026

A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uhni1JL

Ayatollah Khamenei's iron grip on power in Iran comes to an end

March 01, 2026

Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5A3xSdr

What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news

February 28, 2026

If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KGMnqJP

Watch: Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran

February 28, 2026

US President Donald Trump accuses the Iranian regime of waging an "unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States". from BBC News https://ift.tt/3hJEMo6

DOJ charges 30 more people in Minnesota anti-ICE church protest

February 28, 2026

Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon was one of the original nine defendants arrested last month from BBC News https://ift.tt/ExS9ma2

China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting

February 27, 2026

No official reason for the removal was given, but it comes ahead of the country's key Two Sessions meeting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8cqLvRf

'They seized everything': Yemen's Houthi rebels drive aid groups to the brink

February 27, 2026

Aid groups - a lifeline for millions of Yemenis - are being squeezed out of existence in areas under the control of the rebels, the BBC hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mSWwXyB

'Fear is everywhere': BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud

February 26, 2026

Culiacán in northern Mexico has seen a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XECfJLz

'People are getting poorer': How Iran's struggling economy is changing how families live

February 26, 2026

The soaring cost of living has left people struggling to afford basic items - creating pressures which led to mass protests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3ronRmf

Nigeria to hold inquest into death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler

February 26, 2026

The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hy6bNj4

Drones hammer Sudan's gold and oil zone - the pivotal new front line

February 25, 2026

Intensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rPRXVSt

Ukraine negotiator tells BBC how it feels to sit across table from Russia

February 24, 2026

Sergiy Kyslytsya is among those trying to negotiate an end to the conflict, which is entering its fifth year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/At4foL8

US partially evacuates Beirut embassy amid rising Iran tensions

February 24, 2026

The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jf9xghG

Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea's ruling party

February 23, 2026

The announcement by the rubber-stamp party congress comes as little surprise given the Kim family's grip since the 1940s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RwFqc5N

Watch: Winter storm covers parts north-east US in snow

February 23, 2026

Weather warnings and travel bans are in place, as the storm causes power outages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FGwRq3Z

US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations

February 22, 2026

Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9UdkxWc

Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine

February 22, 2026

Twenty-five people were injured by explosions overnight in what officials are calling a terror attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YEPmwG3

Divers recover bodies of seven Chinese tourists from bottom of Lake Baikal

February 22, 2026

A Russian driver also died when their mini-bus plunged under the ice to the bottom of the lake in Siberia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4mrecAl

Final missing Lake Tahoe skier found dead 5 days after avalanche

February 22, 2026

Authorities released the names of the six women and three guides who died in the worst avalanche in state history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S9kgO1Z

Katseye's Manon to take 'temporary hiatus' to focus on health

February 21, 2026

The six-person girl group say the decision was made following "open and thoughtful conversations together". from BBC News https://ift.tt/oRJBu3l

Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite'

February 21, 2026

The heart given to two-year-old Domenico was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GTfVtvQ

UK doctor stuck in India after police case over Facebook post

February 20, 2026

Sangram Patil is accused of posting "objectionable content" about a top Indian leader. He denies the allegation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PmlOJvs

Sudan atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide', UN says

February 20, 2026

A UN fact-finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I0NOg8x

Woman accused of using ChatGPT to plan drug murders

February 19, 2026

The 21-year-old woman is accused by authorities in South Korea of secretly administering drinks containing drugs to three men in their 20s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/veKjkTc

Float featuring Brazil's Lula comes last at Rio Carnival

February 19, 2026

See the floats from the famous festival as the city's top samba schools compete for first prize. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8lzV3fr

Social media suspended in Gabon for 'spreading of false information'

February 18, 2026

The media regulator said the ban would be in place "until further notice". from BBC News https://ift.tt/YFnSA3z

China is hitting Japan where it hurts. Will PM Takaichi give in?

February 17, 2026

From recalling pandas to cancelling tourist flights, China continues to retaliate after Takaichi's comments on Taiwan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qd562oR

Ukraine's ex-energy minister detained while attempting to leave country

February 16, 2026

His detention comes as he faces legal proceedings after being dismissed in a corruption scandal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gg6W5nK

Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula leads start of Rio Carnival

February 16, 2026

Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades begin with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y0QJFnU

Nigeria warns against enlisting abroad after reports of deaths in Ukraine

February 16, 2026

The authorities say a growing number of citizens are being illegally recruited to fight elsewhere. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QG2ylum

Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC: I felt crushed by horror - but I don't feel anger

February 15, 2026

In an extensive interview with Newsnight, the woman at the heart of France's biggest rape trial speaks about betrayal, healing and choosing the right path. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oMfwetr

No arrests made after police search residence near Nancy Guthrie's home

February 15, 2026

A search has been carried out in Tuscon, Arizona, close to where the 84-year-old was abducted nearly two weeks ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dlFZJaS

Russian 'pick-up artist' accused of secretly filming women in Ghana

February 15, 2026

Ghana has called on Russia to extradite the man, who is accused of recording sexual encounters without consent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5OglTDh

Tribes grant the Colorado River legal personhood - can this help save it?

February 14, 2026

The river, which runs through seven US states that share it, is currently facing the worst drought in 1,200 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SrD34BU

Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency after Epstein fallout - reports

February 14, 2026

The prominent agent and LA Olympics chief has come under scrutiny over past ties with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FzcHBlr

Analysis: Trump takes victory lap after biggest climate rollback yet

February 13, 2026

The move marks the culmination of a decade-long push by the president to tear up climate policies he argues stifle industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aIvzCHF

'It was terrifying': Tumbler Ridge's tight-knit community in shock after shooting

February 12, 2026

Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DNlCd0T

Her sons were killed by Islamist militants. She's among thousands who had to flee

February 11, 2026

Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nULpPBH

Australia's opposition leader under pressure after key resignation

February 11, 2026

The resignation of a key colleague paves the way for a challenge to first female Liberal leader Sussan Ley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bJPvICL

Catherine O'Hara's cause of death confirmed as blood clot

February 10, 2026

The Schitt's Creek and Home Alone actress died last month in a US hospital, at the age of 71. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vwVPWbp

Australia police defend actions after violence at protest over Israeli president visit

February 10, 2026

Videos from the rally appear to show officers punching protesters and dragging praying men away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Eh5v4N2

How off-the-shelf drones are changing jihadist warfare in West Africa

February 09, 2026

Insurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uTXs3eB

Outrage as South Korean official suggests 'importing' foreign women to boost birth rate

February 09, 2026

Jindo county head Kim Hee-soo had suggested "importing young women from Vietnam or Sri Lanka" for young rural men. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O6wvf1j

Man named in South Africa's police corruption probe found dead

February 08, 2026

Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MT0WV6K

Italian police arrest protesters after clash in Olympic host city Milan

February 08, 2026

At least six people have been detained a week after a different demonstration in Turin turned violent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DUYtaM3

Can the US help Iran? What Iranians say - inside and outside the country

February 07, 2026

Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Il08Uun

US healthcare needs fixing, but there's no agreement on how to do it

February 06, 2026

Is there the political will to fix the US health horror stories? from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Ti8UIx

Fearing Russia will seize her town, war widow moves husband's grave to Kyiv

February 05, 2026

Russia's gains on the battlefield have forced Natalia to rebury her husband. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rA0N9ge

Watch: Inside Gaza hospital struggling to provide care to newborn babies

February 05, 2026

More aid has been allowed into Gaza since the ceasefire began three months ago, but the UN says it is nowhere near enough. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5s41nUu

'We are ready to talk': US news anchor Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of her abducted mother

February 05, 2026

"She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive," says the NBC host about missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GJMumA8

Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial

February 04, 2026

The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VUPN7AK

Ukraine hails 'real results' after Musk restricts Russian Starlink use

February 03, 2026

Starlink-enabled drones have been linked to a number of recent deadly attacks by Russia on Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6XJFcsm

Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing'

February 02, 2026

The BBC's Lyse Doucet follows Hind Kabawat as she confronts the challenges of fragmented, post-Assad Syria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lpB0Pev

Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues

February 02, 2026

Democrats want changes in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in light of the fatal shootings of two US citizens during immigration raids. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J7AcoWD

Melania director Brett Ratner pictured cuddling woman in Epstein files

February 01, 2026

The images of Ratner with Epstein and unidentified women were released the same day as his documentary about the US first lady. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VnBKjol

Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say

February 01, 2026

Israel's military confirmed the strikes, which come during a ceasefire that Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZYbVNJB

Iran in 'serious discussions' with US, Trump says, as military threat looms

February 01, 2026

Iran is expected to begin a live-fire naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WjwiBpQ

Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules

January 31, 2026

A judge dismisses two federal counts against the 27-year-old, but he still faces state murder charges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XGlCemQ

Pedro Pascal and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Catherine O'Hara

January 31, 2026

The Canadian comedic actress died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 71 following a brief illness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lVzETUv

'She's done a great job' - Donald Trump praises Melania's film

January 30, 2026

US First Lady Melania Trump and her husband President Donald Trump have walked the black carpet at the premier of her new documentary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gHtzhnT

EU adds Iran's Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list

January 30, 2026

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the move is a response to Tehran's deadly crackdown on protesters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9ITHjnE

Flights to northern Ethiopia cancelled as fears mount of renewed conflict

January 29, 2026

Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing "unforeseen circumstances". from BBC News https://ift.tt/HhiVSWX

Watch: CCTV captures moment mayor hit in rocket launcher attack in the Philippines

January 29, 2026

A mayor in the Philippines has survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle in broad daylight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/79jqzpf

'We all know someone who was killed' - Iran protesters tell BBC of brutal crackdown

January 28, 2026

Young Iranians able tell the BBC how they saw friends and other people die as security forces crushed protests earlier this month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2uEpobv

Three brothers die after falling in frozen Texas pond

January 28, 2026

Their mother says she tried to rescue them by lifting them out but the ice kept breaking. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w8QfJbe

Malaysia football officials quit over foreign-born players scandal

January 28, 2026

Fifa had accused Malaysia's football association of doctoring citizenship documents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wakz5LQ

New Iran videos show bodies piled in hospital and snipers on roofs

January 27, 2026

Footage from a hospital in Tehran shows at least 31 bodies piled inside and seven body bags outside. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e6oz7IA

Watch: Huge landslide in Sicily after Storm Harry

January 27, 2026

More than 1,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes on the Italian island. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RG1L0vJ

NRA and other US gun activists push back at Trump officials over Minneapolis shooting

January 26, 2026

The gun-lobby group, typically aligned with Trump, criticises a suggestion that those who carry guns risk being lawfully shot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dTlunxg

Japanese ex-soldier reaches settlements in landmark sex abuse case

January 26, 2026

Rina Gonoi, a former soldier, was sexually assaulted while serving in Japan's Self-Defense Forces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WYK1HDL

Sir Mark Tully, the BBC's 'voice of India', dies aged 90

January 25, 2026

Sir Mark covered some of the defining moments in India's history in a career that spanned decades. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iveDyGa

Peace talks on Russia-Ukraine war end as fighting rages

January 25, 2026

No breakthrough is reported at the first three-way talks but reports suggest they will resume next month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/68bmhG3

China places highest-ranking general under investigation

January 25, 2026

President Xi has been accused of using investigations to purge political rivals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7aceSlo

'I didn't hear from my son for seven months': Inside Yemen's UAE-run secret prisons

January 24, 2026

The BBC sees sites on former United Arab Emirates bases in Yemen where detainees say they were abused. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0UX6BoE

Vietnam's leader returns to power with bold promises. Can he deliver?

January 23, 2026

To Lam resumes the role of communist party chief, the post he currently holds, for the next five years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x12wtZa

Ex-intelligence officer in Austria's biggest spy trial for years

January 22, 2026

Egisto Ott, 63, denies charges of handing over information to Russian agents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b3dIWkv

Beckham v Peltz Beckham: Could Brooklyn torpedo the family brand?

January 21, 2026

Brooklyn's explosive post about Brand Beckham "has ruptured it from within", one commentator says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bgSe7XV

Bobi Wine tells the BBC from hiding he will not contest Uganda election results in court

January 20, 2026

The losing presidential candidate calls for "peaceful change", saying Uganda's judiciary is not independent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yq9Lh7e

Full messages shared between Trump and European leaders over Greenland

January 20, 2026

A series of text messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders have been shared publicly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gx0v7Q8

Ecstasy and now a day off - Senegal fans around the world celebrate Afcon win

January 19, 2026

Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nkLJrSl

Big names on Trump's peace panel face huge challenges in Gaza

January 18, 2026

Whatever the concerns and complexities, it remains the only plan in town, with many world leaders pledging to support it, writes John Sudworth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lXF81dk

Iran supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed during recent protests

January 18, 2026

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says some deaths were “inhuman” and “savage” but blames the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JUl9eh8

Canada's deal with China signals it is serious about shift from US

January 17, 2026

Carney says Canada's relationship with China has become "more predictable" than that with the US, as his country searches for trade certainty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RG8xCio

Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump

January 16, 2026

Trump thanked Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, calling it "a wonderful gesture of mutual respect". from BBC News https://ift.tt/bjOKDtF

Julio Iglesias denies sexual assault allegations

January 16, 2026

In a statement, the Spanish singer says the allegations are "absolutely false and deeply sadden me". from BBC News https://ift.tt/QEd6BzI

What happens in space during a medical emergency?

January 16, 2026

BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains what happens if an astronaut gets ill in space. from BBC News https://ift.tt/27DChmg

Watch: Aerial footage shows cars swept away by flash floods in Australia

January 15, 2026

Australia's Great Ocean Road closed on Thursday after flash floods hit the state of Victoria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m4oFCnA

No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold

January 14, 2026

Residents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mtlfvh8

K-pop drum duet between Japan and South Korea's leaders caps off summit talks

January 14, 2026

Leaders of the two East Asian nations played drums to hits from BTS and KPop Demon Hunters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PqEFxYD

Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters

January 14, 2026

Relatives of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, who was detained last week, have told BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i6FXRSZ

Kelly sues Hegseth over attempted demotion

January 13, 2026

The US senator and former Navy captain is contesting a move to review his retirement grade after he criticised the Trump administration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8bHRWPz

Lyse Doucet: Iran's rulers face biggest challenge since 1979 revolution

January 13, 2026

The authorities are responding to protests with a ferocious security crackdown and near total internet shutdown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tniusyY

More federal agents to be sent to Minnesota, Trump administration says

January 12, 2026

The move comes after protests against immigration enforcement have been held across the US after a woman was shot by an ICE agent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/210UNCK

Watch: Moment skier and dog swept along by avalanche

January 12, 2026

Footage recorded by Spanish skier Ares Masip shows the incident on Pic de l'Hortell, a mountain in Andorra. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hKO7kUV

Five hundred people in Canada were diagnosed with mystery brain disease. What if it isn't real?

January 11, 2026

A small Canadian province feared it had a mystery neurological illness on its hands. The search for answers set off a battle for the truth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Geuih8v

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78

January 11, 2026

Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6gcIzfT

Bride and groom killed by gas explosion day after Pakistan wedding

January 11, 2026

Eight people were killed after a gas cylinder exploded at a house the morning after the wedding celebration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N7vPfIh

Greenlanders fear for future as island embroiled in geopolitical storm

January 10, 2026

Islanders want a bigger say in their ties with Denmark, but also on the world stage too. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wjNK0Ga

Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship'

January 10, 2026

The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zfXLwbD

India pushes back at Trump aide's claim about US trade deal breakdown

January 09, 2026

India said the US commerce secretary's claims surrounding discussions with Trump were "not accurate". from BBC News https://ift.tt/VaMCRdU

Trump's grand plan to reshape the world order leaves Europe with a difficult choice to make

January 09, 2026

The turbocharged events in Venezuela through to discussions about Greenland all nods to the US’s shifting vision of the world order. And it leaves the EU with a pressing decision about whose influence to shelter under from BBC News https://ift.tt/UZb28cX