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Today so far 2026-09-14 · 12:00 UTC

A Russian strike on a train near the Ukraine-Poland border has raised escalation concerns, particularly given that top European officials including Boris Johnson were in the area shortly before the strike. On the economic front, Nike has exited the S&P 100 after 18 years following a $200 billion market-cap loss, while global markets are also being affected by disruptions to oil supply routes that have led to motor oil rationing at retailers like Costco. In other major developments, the Swedish election has left party blocs tied, and BRICS nations are pushing to reshape global economic governance.

Ex-governor convicted of murdering a pregnant student in Kenya

Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.

2026-07-23 · 16:07 UTC
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Nicaragua's legislature debates barring opposition from elections

2026-07-23 · 15:54

The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded 'a wall, a blockade' against opposition parties.

Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

2026-07-23 · 14:50

The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump

2026-07-23 · 14:36

The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the…

Private healthcare makes industries less innovative. It's time for change

2026-07-23 · 13:49

A West Health-Gallup survey reveals that nearly 25% of American workers stay in unwanted jobs primarily for health…

Ghanaians' ICC petition over migrant attacks 'opportunistic', says South Africa

2026-07-23 · 13:44

The petition argues the violence against migrants in South Africa could amount to crimes against humanity.

Liquor store employee narrowly escapes leopard attack

2026-07-23 · 12:49

After nearly five hours, officials captured the animal and it was later released back into the wild, local authorities…

Southeast Asian Scam Networks Cost Victims Up to $114B in a Year: UN

2026-07-23 · 12:34

Once-fragmented syndicates have fused into a single, tech-driven criminal economy that increasingly runs on crypto, the…

White House report says Trump can usher in a "new golden age" of science

2026-07-23 · 11:23

The resulting report is a near-random mixture of real problems and grievances.

Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands

2026-07-23 · 11:13

Past US presidents insisted that Saudi Arabia normalise relations with Israel in exchange for nuclear technology.

Seven Democrats Oppose Latest CLARITY Act Draft

2026-07-23 · 11:01

The Senate’s Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act is facing new resistance after a group of pro-crypto Democrats said the…

EU fines Google €890M for competition breaches over search and apps

2026-07-23 · 10:07

The EU has fined Google €890 million for breaching competition laws by prioritizing its own services in search results…

South Korea woman acquitted of murdering newborn after hospital delivery

2026-07-23 · 10:04

The woman, who had wanted to end her pregnancy at 36 weeks, gave birth to a baby who doctors later killed.

Around 12,000 people evacuated in France fires

2026-07-23 · 08:56

A third firefighter has died in Europe while tackling ongoing wildfires across the continent.

'I am still alive': Indian activist on hunger strike for 26 days loses 11kg

2026-07-23 · 06:37

Sonam Wangchuk has been the main draw at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Delhi.

'What was their crime?': BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children

2026-07-23 · 04:49

Nearly five months on, grief is still raw as a teacher and a mother recall the horror of the attack in Minab.

Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran

2026-07-23 · 03:16

The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a "maritime embargo" against…

Canada's 'powerful' dairy sector is in Trump's trade crosshairs

2026-07-23 · 00:15

Canada's dairy supply management system is in the spotlight after the US president singled it out as one of three main…

Russia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries

2026-07-22 · 23:06

Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in a…

Watch: What we know about the US-Saudi nuclear deal

2026-07-22 · 22:45

The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the implications of the landmark cooperation agreement between both countries.

Indian police cracked down on 'cockroach' protesters. They went home and made memes about it

2026-07-22 · 22:13

For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to…

A year after deadly jet crash at Bangladesh school, families demand answers

2026-07-22 · 22:04

This week marks one year since a military jet struck a school in Dhaka, killing 36, most of them children.

Blocked by censors, China's animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas

2026-07-22 · 22:03

The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has sparked outrage inside and outside the country.

Fire kills 10 members of same family in Peru, police say

2026-07-22 · 20:56

Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze in Lima as local media report it may have been arson.

Trump Draws Red Line, Vows to Destroy Iranian Infrastructure Over Ship Attacks

2026-07-22 · 17:31

President Donald Trump issued a severe public warning on Wednesday, declaring on Truth Social that the United States…

Next Space Force chief throws cold water on the idea of space privateers

2026-07-22 · 17:02

It turns out some of Benjamin Franklin's opinions from 240 years ago are still relevant today.

Watch: Louvre reopens gallery after jewellery heist

2026-07-22 · 16:54

The Louvre Museum reopens its Apollo Gallery nine months after a robbery that shocked France.

Two Russians handed down jail terms for terrorism and spying in Angola

2026-07-22 · 16:34

The two, a political consultant and a translator, denied allegations of fomenting protests last year.

Mamdani walks back pledge to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authority

2026-07-22 · 16:29

The New York City mayor instead called on US authorities to act on International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against…

French police formally investigate woman over 2025 killing of Briton

2026-07-22 · 15:59

Karen Carter was found with stab wounds in the Dordogne village she had lived in for over a decade.

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