Monday, September 21, 2026 12:23 PM ET
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Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future' -- The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person"1 hour ago
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance -- The groups have been active in Ethiopia's most populous regions for years and now say they will work together.8 hours ago
Xhaka under investigation over Covid-19 certificate -- Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is being investigated over an issue with his Covid-19 vaccination certificate.3 hours ago
Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial -- Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg. -- Europe8 hours ago
US strikes on alleged drug boats could be crimes against humanity, says UN -- A report says the attacks, of which there have been at least 68, were not self-defence.4 hours ago
Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption in UK -- Airlines are angry about the delays, with EasyJet saying the latest incident "once again calls into question the resilience" of the system.1 hour ago
Three held over woman's murder as South Africa police investigate eight other body finds -- The body of Jabulile Ntimba was the ninth to be found recently in an area east of Johannesburg.2 hours ago
Google hit with €403m fine by Irish data watchdog over GDPR violations -- The penalty follows an inquiry launched into the tech giant six years ago, following complaints from several European consumer rights organisations.3 hours ago
Jailed teacher convicted of sexual abuse secretly released early in Indonesia, BBC finds -- Undercover footage recorded by the BBC reveals he has been released after serving less than half his sentence.17 hours ago
Merz's political crisis threatens Germany's obsession with stability -- Political shifts in Germany are being watched closely in Europe and beyond, Katya Adler writes.2 hours ago
'Far from their best' to 'a joy to watch' - ranking Premier League teams' start to season -- Five matches into the league season, which teams in the Premier League have impressed so far and who have disappointed?7 hours ago
Workers came across human remains – and unearthed a mass grave of 572 people -- Workers in northern Sri Lanka accidentally uncovered the country's largest mass grave – and reopened wounds from its civil war.17 hours ago
Cultural treasures are being destroyed worldwide - so why is no-one being punished? -- A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.1 day ago
Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married -- Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.1 day ago
Inside Djibouti refugee camp for thousands fleeing Houthi advance in Yemen -- Fighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait.4 hours ago
'No surprises' as results emerge in Russian parliamentary election -- Preliminary results suggest that Kremlin-backed United Russia is on course to retain its constitutional majority.9 hours ago
Watch: Dramatic moment a cargo ship crashes into another vessel -- Verified footage appears to show a cargo ship colliding with a fishing boat near Singapore, with investigators still working to establish exactly when and how the crash happened.14 hours ago
Watch: BBC tracks down abusive teacher secretly released early -- BBC Eye has discovered a teacher who was imprisoned for sexually assaulting a student in Indonesia has been secretly released early.17 hours ago
Watch: Fans react as Ed Sheeran speaks out over Macklemore controversy at show -- Ed Sheeran told the crowd he had made mistakes after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks.1 day ago
CNN, MS NOW and Politico file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban -- Major US networks later suspended White House TV coverage of Trump as he heads to New York for the UN summit.23 minutes ago
Millions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan -- The country's meteorological agency had warned of an "imminent threat to life," but this has now been downgraded in most areas.2 hours ago
Watch: Patrick Clancy says he forgives his ex-wife, Lindsay -- The ex-husband of a US mother accused of murdering their three children has said he would have been "eaten up inside forever" had he not forgiven her.2 hours ago
'I am frustrated' - Protesters take to the streets after Austin ICE shooting -- Protesters gathered in the Texas capital on Sunday after a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and wounded a Venezuelan man.2 hours ago
Protests as ICE agent shoots and wounds Venezuelan DoorDash driver in Texas -- Protests broke out in Austin after a Venezuelan delivery driver was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound in his torso.4 hours ago