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German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on

German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on

September 20, 2026

Exit polls show damaging losses for Merz's centre-right CDU party in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin.

Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of drones, mayor says

Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of drones, mayor says

September 20, 2026

Moscow's mayor says 450 drones were downed during the overnight barrage, in which two people died.

Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy

Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy

September 20, 2026

The singer spoke about Israel and Gaza after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.

Trump says triumphal arch will be military complex with drones and snipers

Trump says triumphal arch will be military complex with drones and snipers

September 20, 2026

Trump said the updated plans were at the request of the US military and for national security purposes.

Man, 82, dies after beach fight with 76-year-old over sunlounger in Greece

Man, 82, dies after beach fight with 76-year-old over sunlounger in Greece

September 21, 2026

One eyewitness said the scene was so chaotic that screaming could be heard from the other end of the beach.

Sister of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested

Sister of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested

September 20, 2026

Aleema Khanum is accused of mobilising her brother’s supporters ahead of country-wide protests.

Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles

Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles

September 20, 2026

A reported strike on a fuel depot at Riyadh airport caused delays on Saturday, as Saudi Arabia says it shot down a ballistic missile aimed at the capital.

Converse pulls 'deeply upsetting' advert after backlash

Converse pulls 'deeply upsetting' advert after backlash

September 19, 2026

Social media users say an image from the brand's Instagram account resembled a KKK hood and hanging.

Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'

Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'

September 20, 2026

Denmark and the US have reached an agreement after months of threats from Donald Trump to annex the territory.

Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test

Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test

September 19, 2026

The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.

Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar

Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar

September 20, 2026

The president said his administration "will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth" amid amid warnings about the emergent technology.

Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa

Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa

September 19, 2026

Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.

Shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia as victim named

Shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia as victim named

September 19, 2026

Greg O'Neill "loved the ocean", his family say, as police boats and helicopters patrol Perth's beaches in search of his body and the shark that attacked him.

Journalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets

Journalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets

September 19, 2026

CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters' White House press badges were confiscated, the outlets reported.

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill

September 19, 2026

The bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate of aid for Ukraine.

Millions without power as Cuba hit by latest major blackout

Millions without power as Cuba hit by latest major blackout

September 19, 2026

Widespread power outages have become increasingly common due to fuel shortages made worse by a US blockade.

Cultural treasures are being destroyed worldwide - so why is no-one being punished?

Cultural treasures are being destroyed worldwide - so why is no-one being punished?

September 20, 2026

A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.

Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married

Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married

September 20, 2026

Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.

'I don't even know if my parents are alive' - the war heroes jailed 25 years ago

'I don't even know if my parents are alive' - the war heroes jailed 25 years ago

September 20, 2026

The children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers.

Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks

Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks

September 19, 2026

An embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

Mum's viral barefoot race sparks debate over India's education crisis

Mum's viral barefoot race sparks debate over India's education crisis

September 20, 2026

The 47-year-old ran - and won - a 3km race where she hoped to win enough prize money to buy study books for her daughter.

Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone

Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone

September 20, 2026

In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.

Tata Sons: India's corporate crown braces for upheaval amid boardroom revolt

Tata Sons: India's corporate crown braces for upheaval amid boardroom revolt

September 19, 2026

The Tata boardroom battle has intensified over a re-appointment of its chairman and a diktat to go public.

Watch: Fans react as Ed Sheeran speaks out over Macklemore controversy at show

Watch: Fans react as Ed Sheeran speaks out over Macklemore controversy at show

September 20, 2026

Ed Sheeran told the crowd he had made mistakes after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks.

Watch: Concertgoers and pro-Palestinian activists arrive at Ed Sheeran concert

Watch: Concertgoers and pro-Palestinian activists arrive at Ed Sheeran concert

September 20, 2026

Some Ed Sheeran fans say they are excited to enjoy music and are not there for politics after Macklemore was dropped from the tour for making pro-Palestinian comments.

'Enough is enough': Women protest after string of murders near Johannesburg

'Enough is enough': Women protest after string of murders near Johannesburg

September 19, 2026

The police have since set up a task team to investigate the murders and have urged women in the Kempton Park area to avoid walking or running alone "particularly in isolated areas".

Is the Kennedy Center losing 'hundreds of millions of dollars'?

Is the Kennedy Center losing 'hundreds of millions of dollars'?

September 18, 2026

Records in 2024 show the venue had a surplus of millions of dollars once contributions and grants had been factored in.

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