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Today so far 2026-09-17 · 18:00 UTC

A UN investigation has found grounds to believe the US was behind a bombing at an Iranian school, marking a significant international allegation. In other developments, Sweden's Prime Minister Kristersson has resigned following an election loss, while Canada has welcomed an EU proposal to become an associate member, signaling potential shifts in global political alignments. South Africa is grappling with a serious crisis as police investigate a string of deaths with nine women's bodies discovered, and the US has signaled openness to imposing tariffs as high as 100 percent on Russian oil buyers, prompting pushback from India.

Eleven killed in Lebanon village as Israel intensifies strikes

Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" Hezbollah.

2026-05-26 · 12:44 UTC
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Taiwan Overtakes India as World’s 5th Largest Stock Market

2026-05-26 · 12:36

Taiwan has overtaken India in total stock market value, becoming the world’s fifth-largest equity market as the…

Morning Minute: Trump Hints That Iran Deal May Be Close, Markets Rebound

2026-05-26 · 12:26

Markets bounced back on Trump's “largely negotiated” U.S.-Iran deal, but further airstrikes underscore the fragile…

Netherlands blocks US takeover of vital digital supplier

2026-05-26 · 11:46

The Dutch government has blocked U.S.-based Kyndryl's acquisition of Solvinity, a key supplier of the country's DigiD…

Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president

2026-05-26 · 11:21

As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.

US Launches “Self-Defense” Strikes in Iran as Qatar Peace Talks Begin

2026-05-26 · 11:00

The United States military says it carried out fresh “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran.

Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium

2026-05-26 · 10:27

Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.

Watch: Bridge collapses and car swept away in China river

2026-05-26 · 09:12

The driver and passengers of the car managed to escape before the bridge gave way in Xiaogan.

China executes man for murdering prominent gaming tycoon

2026-05-26 · 08:55

The court said the man poisoned the tycoon for sidelining him after he helped secure a deal with Netflix for the 3 Body…

Russia Tells Visa and Mastercard to Finally Leave as Market Share Plummets Below 17%

2026-05-26 · 07:30

The statements by Alla Bakina, Director of the Bank of Russia’s National Payment System Department, are supported by the…

Rescuers race to free seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave

2026-05-26 · 01:48

A team of experts who helped free a teen football team from a Thai cave in 2018 are among the rescuers.

Robert Kiyosaki Links Iran Yuan Oil Move to US Dollar ‘Death’ Warning

2026-05-26 · 01:30

Robert Kiyosaki warned that Iran’s yuan-based oil payments could intensify pressure on the U.S. dollar.

US military launches new strikes on targets in southern Iran, US Central Command says

2026-05-25 · 23:51

US Central Command says the strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats were taken in "self-defence".

Delhi's most exclusive club is under threat of shutdown - can it survive?

2026-05-25 · 23:17

The British-era Gymkhana Club is facing eviction, triggering a legal battle and a wave of nostalgia.

Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris

2026-05-25 · 23:01

A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the…

Canada losing top talent as workers head to the U.S.

2026-05-25 · 22:42

# Summary Canada is experiencing a "silent brain drain" as highly skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and STEM graduates…

Trump to undergo annual medical exam ahead of 80th birthday

2026-05-25 · 22:18

The BBC’s Bernd Debusmann explains the routine medical check of the president of the US.

More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears

2026-05-25 · 20:11

Saudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.

Pope Leo XIV Condemns Sacrificing Jobs for AI Profits in Landmark Encyclical

2026-05-25 · 20:05

The letters examine the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on today’s and future human lives and call to…

Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah

2026-05-25 · 19:46

The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.

'Blistering heat' in Delhi as temperatures reach 45C

2026-05-25 · 19:36

The BBC's Sumedha Pal describes how difficult it is to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rise to 45C .

Alaska's oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic

2026-05-25 · 18:20

Alaska is experiencing a resurgence in oil industry interest driven by new geological discoveries suggesting greater…

Iran Diplomats Push Peace Talks in Doha as Bitcoin Holds $77,700 and Oil Drops 6%

2026-05-25 · 18:06

Iranian diplomats landed in Doha, Qatar, on Monday, for high-level talks with U.S.

The European Union and Mexico tighten the noose on illicit crypto flows

2026-05-25 · 18:05

Brussels and Mexico quietly strengthen their ties as crypto becomes a new global financial battleground.

Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave

2026-05-25 · 17:11

It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.

Toshifumi Suzuki, founder of Seven-Eleven Japan, has died

2026-05-25 · 16:20

Toshifumi Suzuki, founder of Seven-Eleven Japan, revolutionized the Japanese retail sector by introducing the…

White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show

2026-05-25 · 15:45

The suspect previously obstructed a White House entry lane in June of 2025 and told Secret Service agents he was Jesus…

'Blistering heat': Indians warned to stay indoors as temperatures soar

2026-05-25 · 15:17

The BBC's Sumedha Pal described how difficult it was to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rose to 45C .

Cambodia's former opposition leader receives royal pardon for 27-year sentence

2026-05-25 · 13:01

Kem Sokha was serving a 27-year sentence on treason charges, which were widely derided as politically motivated.

Three killed in Uganda after crashing into elephant

2026-05-25 · 11:54

Four people were also injured in the incident inside Murchison Falls National Park, officials say.

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