Wednesday, February 04, 2026 9:06 AM ET
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'Notorious Tanzanian drug trafficker' arrested during raid in Zambia -- Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.1 hour ago
Leader of South Africa's second largest party to step down -- The surprise move may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.1 hour ago
Melinda French Gates says ex-husband Bill has questions to answer over Epstein -- She said her ex-husband and others named in the Epstein files needed to answer whatever questions remain. -- US & Canada1 hour ago
'I've never hit anything so hard': What it's like to be attacked by a shark -- Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed. -- Latin America1 hour ago
Rights groups say China detained two journalists over corruption report -- Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao have been reportedly detained after exposing corruption by a senior official in Sichuan.10 hours ago
Libyan prosecutors launch probe into killing of Gaddafi's son -- The 53-year-old, once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed by "our unknown gunmen".1 hour ago
Watch: BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs -- As the US and Colombian presidents meet, Orla Guerin joins a police unit tasked with finding and destroying jungle cocaine labs.17 hours ago
Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia -- One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.17 hours ago
Why a beauty spot in South Africa could be about to run out of water -- Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town's drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.13 hours ago
'Never imagined this': Indian village grapples with interfaith couple's killing -- Police say they were beaten to death, allegedly by the woman's three brothers, who have been arrested.13 hours ago
Shanties in a Lagos lagoon: Bulldozed and burnt -- Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.1 day ago
Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal -- Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.1 day ago
BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs -- BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia's cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle.20 hours ago
Watch: Florida iguanas are 'cold stunned' and falling from trees -- A rare cold snap across the state has made the reptiles immobile and ripe for capturing, says the state's wildlife agency.12 hours ago
Watch: Why is no-one being prosecuted over the Epstein files? -- Gary O'Donoghue looks at why no prosecutions have yet come from the release of millions of documents.1 day ago
BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son -- Norway's royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.1 day ago
'Pay and smile' - Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge -- Italy's capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.2 days ago
The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak -- Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.1 day ago
Son of Norway's crown princess holds back tears giving evidence at rape trial -- Marius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.17 minutes ago
Irish government to impose total ban on scramblers in public places -- The new rules come after 16-year-old Grace Lynch died after being hit by a scrambler in Finglas in Dublin last month.17 minutes ago
Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza, hospitals say, after soldier wounded by gunfire -- Hospitals say several children were among those killed in strikes that Israel's military says it launched after a gun attack on its troops.1 hour ago
Greece blames smugglers over migrant deaths but early accounts have been questioned before -- Greek officials were quick to blame smugglers, but experience tells us to be wary of instant and unequivocal explanations.8 minutes ago
Thousands without power in freezing Ukraine as renewed Russian strikes continue -- Ukraine's leader says regions including Kyiv and Kharkiv are among those suffering the most from blackouts as a result of recent attacks.51 minutes ago
House shelves contempt vote as Clintons agree to testify in Epstein investigation -- The couple will appear on two separate days in late February for a deposition after coming to an agreement with the House oversight committee.15 hours ago