Thursday, September 17, 2026 1:38 PM ET
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UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes -- The US has not acknowledged carrying out February's deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd.2 minutes ago
Wife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump to raise arrest at Xi meeting -- Sylvia Zin is among the family members of people imprisoned in China who are seeking Trump's help when he hosts the country's leader next week.2 minutes ago
EU announces plan to restrict social media access for under-15s -- Under the plans, only children over 15 would be able to set up their own social media accounts.8 hours ago
Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss -- Left-wing opposition parties led by Magdalena Andersson look set to form the next government.5 hours ago
Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees -- There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes Katya Adler.2 minutes ago
Verified video shows wreckage of Saudi fighter jet shot down over Yemen -- BBC Verify tracks down the location of a Houthi video showing the wreckage of an F-15 they claim to have shot down.2 minutes ago
Ukrainian guilty of vandalism at mosques linked to Russian network behind Starmer arson attack -- Illia Bilyk, a 21-year-old Ukrainian man, has pleaded guilty to targeting five locations in east London.2 minutes ago
Hyrox athlete apologises for continuing race after soiling herself -- Joanna Wietrzyk has also forfeited her win in the fitness competition after competing last week.2 hours ago
Man arrested after Irish politician assaulted in Dublin -- Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae was attacked by a man after 16:00 local time on Wednesday.4 hours ago
Canada welcomes EU proposal to become 'associate member' -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a Canada-EU alliance would create a "beacon for other democracies".4 hours ago
Tata Sons extends Chandrasekaran's term as chairman but a battle looms -- Tata Trusts, the majority shareholder of Tata Sons, has called the reappointment "illegal", indicating uncertainty ahead.5 hours ago
Nepal to use new flood study to claim millions from UN climate disaster fund -- A new study says climate change was a likely factor in the massive flood on the Nepal-Tibet border last month.6 hours ago
Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft -- Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".8 hours ago
Aztec document goes on display in Mexico after 186 years abroad -- France's national library is lending the manuscript recounting the history of the Aztecs to Mexico.5 hours ago
Assad regime planned US journalist's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds -- Austin Tice's abduction was approved by Syria's former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.8 hours ago
Klopp wants to 'reclaim' flag amid German elections -- New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after a recent far-right election victory.4 hours ago
US interest rates raised for first time in three years -- Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.12 hours ago
Abducted South African journalist found dead with gunshot wounds -- The body of veteran broadcaster Owen Ndlovu was found hours after armed men kidnapped him near Johannesburg.9 hours ago
Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter -- There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.12 hours ago
Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings -- The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.1 day ago
Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump -- The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.20 hours ago
Inside Singapore's 'Fort Knox' for city's $2bn dirty money auction -- The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for auction.16 hours ago
Watch: Leaked photos reveal extensive damage at US bases in Gulf -- The photos, provided by active military personnel, show a severed radar jet, flattened trailers and severely damaged buildings as a result of Iranian strikes.20 hours ago
Runaway horse captured by police on motorbikes -- The unharmed horse escaped from its owner before the start of a parade in New Mexico1 day ago
Warning of space arms race as US confirms weapons in Earth's orbit -- The BBC's defence correspondent Jonathan Beale explains what an arms race in space might look like - and what it could mean for us on the ground.1 day ago