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Today so far 2026-09-17 · 12:00 UTC

The US has accused Russia of attempting to assassinate Ukrainian allies operating overseas, marking a significant escalation in alleged covert operations. In Germany, eight state premiers have publicly backed CDU leader Friedrich Merz amid ongoing political uncertainty about the country's future direction. Meanwhile, Andrew Scott brings meteorology drama to gripping war film Pressure, and other stories including lawmakers targeting Flock cameras with highway funding threats and a Nigerian content creator addressing misconceptions about Africa round out today's global developments.

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Six people stabbed after Arsenal victory parade

2026-06-01 · 13:27

The Metropolitan Police said 24 people were arrested on Sunday along or near the parade route.

Trump renews the call for an audit of Fort Knox’s 6,000 tons of gold

2026-06-01 · 11:10

At the end of May 2026, the FBI seized 303 gold bars worth about 40 million dollars at the home of David Rush, a former…

Nigeria police warn against reprisal attacks against South Africans

2026-06-01 · 10:02

Tensions have been rising in South Africa in recent weeks following several anti-migrant protests.

France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says

2026-06-01 · 10:02

The French Navy conducted the operation with the support of allies including the UK on Sunday.

Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates

2026-06-01 · 09:28

Benjamin Netanyahu says the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians.

Powell Warns the Federal Reserve Won’t Survive if a President Can Fire Officials Over Policy

2026-06-01 · 07:30

Former Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says the U.S.

Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16

2026-06-01 · 07:05

Malaysia began enforcing a ban on social media accounts for children under 16 on Monday, aligning with global efforts to…

Litterbugs now face on-the-spot fines in Tokyo's tourist hotspot

2026-06-01 · 06:52

Dozens of officials will patrol world-famous Shibuya as Japan responds to the impacts of overtourism.

Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show

2026-06-01 · 05:33

Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.

Iran and US report new wave of air strikes in Gulf

2026-06-01 · 05:11

Washington and Tehran targeted each other's military facilities around the Strait of Hormuz.

Jerome Powell Warns Fed Credibility Is Under Threat

2026-06-01 · 04:55

Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used his first public speech since leaving the top job to deliver a warning…

Polls open in Ethiopia, but not everyone can vote

2026-06-01 · 04:36

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

Poland's controversial 'Highway to Hel' 666 bus revived

2026-06-01 · 03:19

Poland's seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups.

Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war

2026-06-01 · 01:32

Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.

A year of grief and waiting: What remains when a plane falls from the sky

2026-06-01 · 00:24

A year after the Air India crash, a mother still speaks about her dead son in the present tense and a brother waits for…

Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival

2026-05-31 · 23:53

Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.

The drivers risking death on Ukraine's most dangerous bus routes

2026-05-31 · 23:40

Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.

Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China's coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days

2026-05-31 · 23:32

China's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.

Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices

2026-05-31 · 23:19

Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

Trump seeking edits to US-Iran deal, US media report

2026-05-31 · 22:54

The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US…

Atherton spent $145K to delay train electrification. The rest of us paid $400M

2026-05-31 · 21:55

# Summary Atherton, an affluent town of 7,500 residents, filed a CEQA lawsuit in 2015 challenging Caltrain's…

Nicaraguan indigenous leader dies after three years in prison

2026-05-31 · 21:52

Rights groups condemn the death of Brooklyn Rivera, 73, following his long arbitrary detention by the governing regime.

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2026-05-31 · 21:38

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'Cancel it', Trump says after artists drop out of US Freedom 250 festival

2026-05-31 · 17:40

Trump suggests holding a "Make America Great Again" rally instead after most headliners drop out of White-House-linked…

Blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar

2026-05-31 · 16:17

Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.

Trump Demands Fort Knox Audit After CIA Official Seized With $40M in Gold Bars

2026-05-31 · 13:30

U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his call for a physical audit of the U.S.

Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive

2026-05-31 · 12:18

The Israeli military says everyone south of the Zahrani river should leave, after it captured the strategic Beaufort…

Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west

2026-05-31 · 12:11

Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.

Laos cave survivors help with plan to find last two missing men

2026-05-31 · 11:38

So far, five men have been freed from the narrow, flooded cave but efforts are ongoing to locate two more.

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