Wednesday, September 23, 2026 8:38 AM ET
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Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds -- The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages.7 hours ago
More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia -- More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers.7 hours ago
Hurricane Polo intensifies into rare category 5 storm off the coast of Mexico -- The storm's sudden intensification is "truly remarkable", the US hurricane monitoring agency said.2 hours ago
Playing loud music on the bus? That will cost you hundreds of dollars in Singapore -- Authorities are cracking down on "disruptive behaviours" including eating onboard and putting feet on seats.12 hours ago
US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark -- The defence deal signed at the UN General Assembly also re-affirms Denmark's sovereignty over its semi-autonomous Arctic territory.16 hours ago
Trump meets US-backed Venezuelan president for first time since Maduro seized -- Rodriguez was handpicked by Trump as leader of Venezuela was arrested and taken to the US2 hours ago
Angry Anderson, rock star who soundtracked Kylie's wedding in Neighbours, dies aged 79 -- He fronted the rock band Rose Tattoo, but became best known for his solo hit Suddenly.1 hour ago
Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions list -- Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman both have close ties to President Putin, and Kyiv said the move sent Moscow the wrong signals.17 hours ago
Huge data centres rise at 'China speed' to power its AI ambitions -- The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, an unlikely frontier in Beijing's AI race with Washington.1 hour ago
'I have never felt heat like that' - a survivor on watching 33 cellmates die in Nigeria -- The BBC goes inside the prison where prisoners were trapped in stifling, cramped conditions.19 hours ago
Lithuania ready to 'fight back' but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC -- Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel "constantly threatened" by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to "fight back" if attacked.1 day ago
Neutral venues and no 'away' fans - how Israel v Republic of Ireland became so contentious -- BBC Sport explores the backdrop to the Republic of Ireland's matches against Israel, amid fraught tensions between the nations.23 hours ago
What is the White House pool and why is it in a row with Trump? -- The White House press pool is at the centre of a major row between President Donald Trump and TV networks. What is it?22 hours ago
What's at stake when Trump and Xi meet in the US? -- The BBC's China correspondent and US editor explain everything you need to know ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington DC.1 hour ago
Rare look at the remote engine rooms fuelling China's AI boom -- The BBC is in Inner Mongolia where dozen of Chinese data centres are being constructed, as the country aims to lead the world in artificial intelligence.2 hours ago
Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham's first UN speech -- In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation.5 hours ago
Watch: Threats, deals and passionate speeches at UNGA event -- Delegations from across the world attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York.13 hours ago
Burnham 'gets it' says Trump, as the two leaders meet for first time -- Donald Trump says he can do business with Andy Burnham at their first face-to-face meeting in New York, but criticises the "terrible" Chagos deal.17 hours ago
Tigray forces seize main airport in northern Ethiopia from police, residents tell the BBC -- There are fears of a return to war in the northern region as tensions between the government and TPLF escalate.45 minutes ago
South Sudan's president dissolves government ahead of country's first elections -- South Sudan has not held elections since independence in 2011 - polls have twice been postponed.1 hour ago
Eleven killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa -- One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.5 hours ago
Trump administration accuses banned media outlets of 'falsehoods' ahead of court hearing -- The US Justice Department's response to a lawsuit filed by CNN, Politico and MS NOW also cites national security.5 hours ago
Chris Mason: From inside the room, how Burnham survived first Trump meeting -- Burnham seemed nervous at first, knowing how explosive these encounters with Trump can be, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.6 hours ago
US criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as 'censorship' -- Under the draft laws, tech firms face fines if they do not give users the option to switch off algorithms.10 hours ago