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Today so far 2026-09-14 · 00:00 UTC

Political divisions are shaping up across multiple regions, with Sweden's party blocs tied after Sunday's vote and Trump doubling down on united Ireland comments during his visit, while international tensions remain high following Russia's strike on a train near the Poland border. Meanwhile, significant developments are unfolding in global governance as BRICS pushes to reshape economic structures, and human rights concerns are mounting with Turkish police conducting raids on gay bars and LGBTQ+ activists. Other notable incidents include a US congressman swimming to safety after an emergency plane landing on a lake and rescue efforts for over 100 people from an Indonesian ferry.

Israeli West Bank settler tells BBC attacks on Palestinians are justified as revenge

Settler violence against Palestinians is on the rise in the West Bank, as settlements and outposts expand.

2026-08-01 · 05:01 UTC
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Peru's ex-president leaves jail after 15-year jail term for corruption overturned

2026-08-01 · 02:21

Ollanta Humala had been convicted of money laundering offences alongside his wife in 2025.

Chelsea was murdered 10 years ago - will a new police podcast catch her killer?

2026-07-31 · 23:42

More police departments are trying to invigorate unsolved murder or missing cases through the power of podcasts.

Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC

2026-07-31 · 23:41

Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.

What we know about the Pakistan avalanche and missing climbers

2026-07-31 · 23:20

Three bodies have been recovered so far, with the search continuing for the remaining seven.

What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?

2026-07-31 · 18:29

An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.

US Treasury yields rise as TIPS challenge the inflation narrative

2026-07-31 · 16:14

TIPS data points to rising real yields, not inflation, a dynamic that weighs on non-yielding assets like Bitcoin.

What's in the Gaza peace deal roadmap?

2026-07-31 · 16:00

Hamas says it has accepted a disarmament plan for Gaza which will see it lay down its arms and Israeli troops withdraw…

Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza

2026-07-31 · 15:18

The realities of politics, war, zero trust, the deaths of thousands and the destruction of Gaza will make any agreement…

BOJ intervenes to defend yen near 160, holds rates steady

2026-07-31 · 13:13

The Japanese yen crosses a key psychological level after the country’s central bank reportedly conducted a major…

New York sues Kalshi over alleged illegal gambling operation

2026-07-31 · 10:05

The lawsuit adds to a growing clash between New York and the CFTC over whether federally regulated prediction markets…

New York vs. Kalshi: $36B Fight Over Prediction Markets

2026-07-31 · 10:00

New York seeks to block Kalshi contracts, while the CF

UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show

2026-07-31 · 05:21

The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth.

India wants to join the strawberry superpowers

2026-07-30 · 22:04

Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

Why limited war with the US may suit Iran better than peace

2026-07-30 · 17:26

Iran may believe it can control its conflict carefully enough to keep pressure on the US while avoiding an all-out war.

Australia Sues Telegram for $38M Over ‘Pro-Terror’ Videos

2026-07-30 · 15:22

The eSafety Commissioner accused the social media platform of failing to detect material relating to the Christchurch…

Search halted for GB surfer who disappeared in sea

2026-07-30 · 10:52

Tributes are paid to surfer Arran Strong, after searches for the Brit who went missing off the coast of Portugal were…

Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year

2026-07-30 · 10:34

It is not the first time the constitution has been amended to allow Daniel Ortega, 80, to stay in power for longer.

Three children among eight dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine, officials say

2026-07-30 · 09:21

A 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.

Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PM

2026-07-30 · 09:21

The unidentified object caused a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about…

Australia sues Telegram over alleged failures to remove terror content

2026-07-30 · 08:49

Telegram faces Australian court proceedings after eSafety alleged the platform failed to detect and remove extremist…

Veteran Ugandan opposition politician collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says

2026-07-30 · 07:12

The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies.

Doug Casey Sees No Easy Way Out Of America’s Debt Trap

2026-07-30 · 07:05

American debt is no longer just an economic indicator, but it is becoming a systemic risk.

EU now fears US interference in European elections

2026-07-30 · 06:24

The European Union is now concerned about potential US interference in European elections, particularly under President…

The KOSPI Pullback Revives Concerns About Investments in AI

2026-07-30 · 06:05

The South Korean market is going through a phase of high volatility that fuels questions about the valuations of…

Someone in England Is About to Lose $200,000 They Won and They Have No Idea

2026-07-30 · 04:30

A EuroMillions ticket worth £177,547.30, roughly €200,000, bought in Watford just north-west of London for the January…

Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt

2026-07-30 · 02:54

The 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.

Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove 'pro-terror' material

2026-07-30 · 02:46

The country's eSafety commissioner alleges that Telegram failed to remove footage of mass shootings.

US launches 'powerful' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops

2026-07-30 · 01:58

The US military called the strikes "a powerful response" to Tuesday's firing by Iran on US bases in Jordan.

Starter Homes Are Piling Up While Luxury Homes Fly Off the Market

2026-07-30 · 01:03

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