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Sunday, June 07, 2026 10:44 AM ET

BBC News - World

Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg -- The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.

6 hours ago

'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia -- Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.

15 hours ago

Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race -- After eight presidents in 10 years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality.

8 hours ago

Armenia votes as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government -- Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.

11 hours ago

Hegseth attacks Europe over migration with beach 'invasion' D-Day speech -- The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.

14 hours ago

Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope's open-air Mass -- The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.

3 hours ago

Iran's World Cup team lands in Mexico amid US visa row -- All of Iran's group games are in the US, but players and support staff will have to fly in and out of the country on match day.

1 hour ago

Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout -- The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.

45 minutes ago

US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire -- The US military strikes Iranian drones and radar sites and Tehran says it has targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

23 hours ago

Lebanese general among three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car -- The Israeli military is investigating the incident in south Lebanon, where it is fighting Hezbollah.

21 hours ago

Police officer turned Love Island US contestant faces hometown backlash -- Sean Reifel's joined the cast of the popular reality series less than a year after he joined his hometown's police force.

15 hours ago

Rumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift's wedding -- Swifties worldwide are looking for clues about the superstar's nuptials to American football star Travis Kelce.

1 day ago

The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president -- A committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote.

1 day ago

From Nescafe to Ted Lasso: Anthony Head's life in pictures -- Anthony Head, who first came to public attention for his role in 1980s Nescafe ads, has died at the age of 72.

1 day ago

Ragas and symphonies: Indian maestro Ilaiyaraaja is still reshaping music 50 years on -- Fifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema.

15 hours ago

Giant banquets rile radical left in France -- The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.

1 day ago

Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst? -- Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.

2 days ago

Why are devastating mice plagues happening in Australia? -- Crops are being ravaged and homes are being invaded by the rodents - and it's costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

1 day ago

'Extremely intelligent' bear on the run in Japan after injuring four people -- Authorities said that a bear in north-east Japan has eluded capture by opening a window.

2 days ago

Watch: Guide stranded on Everest for six days rescued -- The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan pieces together how events unfolded.

2 days ago

'It looks black' - Americans react to Reflecting Pool's completed paint job -- After weeks of renovation, water has begun refilling the historic pool, which has been coated in a colour named "American flag blue".

2 days ago

Pioneering Australian doctor Richard Scolyer dies after brain cancer battle -- The melanoma doctor's brain cancer treatment experiment has sparked hope for a breakthrough.

29 minutes ago

Zelensky criticises 'vile' Chornobyl drone strike ahead of London talks -- Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone hit a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl nuclear plant.

2 hours ago

Manhunt continues after 12 people shot near festival in Ohio -- Police in Toledo say it appears that two people fired weapons and they were "probably shooting at each other".

59 minutes ago