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Today so far 2026-09-11 · 12:00 UTC

Russia continues its military offensive in Ukraine with strikes on civilian areas including a shopping centre that killed five people and injured 67, while Ukraine's fortress cities face intensifying fire as Moscow seeks to capture the remainder of the Donbas region. In geopolitics, Trump's influence looms over a Brics summit in Delhi where Modi is hosting Putin and Xi, while in Hong Kong, pro-democracy Tiananmen activists have been sentenced to up to seven years in prison. Additionally, authorities in Nigeria are extraditing six individuals accused of romance scams to the United States.

US strikes Iranian oil tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan

Oil prices edged closer to $100 a barrel after an escalation in the tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran.

2026-09-09 · 04:26 UTC
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Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader dies aged 89

2026-09-09 · 03:09

The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after the 1997 handover, was marked by crises and protests.

US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods

2026-09-08 · 23:42

It is the latest escalation in a trade war between the two countries, and comes as Canadian retaliatory tariffs on US…

Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India - report

2026-09-08 · 23:27

The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.

Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war - but at what cost?

2026-09-08 · 23:11

The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump's second term, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.

'Constantly on my mind' - 9/11 agony goes on for bereaved, 25 years on

2026-09-08 · 23:11

As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.

Paul Adams: British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades

2026-09-08 · 21:46

Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this…

McAleese 'devastated' to step down from integration body

2026-09-08 · 21:42

Former Irish president, Dr Mary McAleese steps down as chairperson of the steering group which is overseeing the planned…

NIH to use part of its budget to pay for Department of Defense research

2026-09-08 · 20:06

Money would ostensibly fund research the NIH leadership said it no longer wanted.

Supreme Court forces TV stations to sell more election ads at steep discounts

2026-09-08 · 19:50

Republican victory means stations must offer lowest ad prices to political parties.

100s of flights cancelled at UK airports due to ATC issue

2026-09-08 · 18:26

Hundreds of flights across UK airports were cancelled due to a technical glitch in air traffic control provider Nats'…

UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response

2026-09-08 · 17:59

Britain's foreign secretary accuses settlers of carrying out the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians, as Israel responds…

Fourteen go on trial over deadliest Channel small boats disaster

2026-09-08 · 17:24

At least 30 men, women and children drowned when their dinghy capsized on 24 November 2021.

Italy Pushes Near-Zero Fees for Digital Euro Payments Under €10

2026-09-08 · 17:22

Italy has proposed waiving fees on digital euro payments below €10 as European Union officials negotiate rules for the…

London amateur goalkeeper could be next in line for Ugandan throne

2026-09-08 · 17:03

A goalkeeper from an amateur team in South East London could become king of a Ugandan region after the death of his…

Where is Israel's proposed West Bank settlement the UK opposes?

2026-09-08 · 16:45

BBC's Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports from an area close to Israel's proposed site in the occupied…

British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years

2026-09-08 · 16:23

A 78-year-old British woman is facing deportation for failing to fill out a Brexit residence application on time.

Suspect held in Germany after spate of sabotage attacks on power grid

2026-09-08 · 15:57

The suspect had reportedly claimed responsibility for attacks on electricity substations in letters.

Sudan's healthcare system on brink of collapse after cuts, medical charity warns

2026-09-08 · 15:06

Médecins Sans Frontières is urging world leaders to increase funding to help the millions who need aid.

In West Bank, date farmers weigh impact of UK sanctions on Israeli settlers

2026-09-08 · 15:03

Palestinians strongly back a ban on settlement goods, but Israel's government says it is a "big mistake".

The two Christian saints who are the Buddha

2026-09-08 · 14:44

The Christian saints Barlaam and Josaphat, venerated by the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches since at least the 10th…

DHS 'Predictive Policing' Unit Is Analyzing Americans' Financial Habits

2026-09-08 · 14:40

Border Patrol operates secretive predictive policing units called Predictive Intelligence Targeting Teams (PITT) that…

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as relations worsen

2026-09-08 · 14:38

For years, Hungary was viewed as Russia's closest ally in the EU, but the new government has dropped the pro-Kremlin…

Paramount Caught Using 'Astroturf' Group to Drum Up Fake Support for Merger

2026-09-08 · 14:33

Paramount has been caught using a fake grassroots organization called "Neighbors for Strong Communities" to generate…

Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities

2026-09-08 · 13:58

The Iran-backed Yemeni group's attacks have injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, Saudi authorities say.

New York City releases documents about air quality after 9/11

2026-09-08 · 13:35

Officials assured the public the air was safe after the attacks, but the new documents suggest there were concerns.

Four Renoir paintings worth millions stolen in French museum heist

2026-09-08 · 13:35

It is the latest in a string of high-profile art thefts in Europe that has again put the security of museums and…

India’s State Debt Is Rising: What It Means for the Rupee, Investors, and Crypto

2026-09-08 · 12:16

India’s state debt burden is climbing, although aggregate liabilities are not at a record.

Argentina targets oil company operating in Falklands

2026-09-08 · 11:09

The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.

At least two people dead after Russian strikes on Kyiv

2026-09-08 · 10:23

Air raid alerts and sounds of explosions rang out in Ukraine's capital as Russian forces launched drone strikes early on…

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