Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.
Article Image Alt Text

World News

Subscribe to World News feed World News
BBC News - World
URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world
Updated: 2 min 56 sec ago

Dozens dead after boat capsizes in north-western Nigeria

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 3:27pm
The incident took place in the country's northwest ​Sokoto state, with many of the victims feared to be children.

Como mayor hit by electric bike and issues blanket ban in Italian city

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 3:08pm
Alessandro Rapinese said the prohibition was for public safety, adding "I know what it's like to be hit by one of these beasts".

UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 1:55pm
European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.

Bessent urges US partners to back plans to 'squash' Iran economy

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 1:40pm
The US Treasury secretary says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".

Russia 'purposefully' hit critical infrastructure in latest strikes, Kyiv mayor says

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 12:14pm
At least 17 people were killed in the "massive attack" overnight on Ukraine's capital, as mayor Vitali Klitschko warns hot water supply has been disrupted.

Watch: What does Harry's return mean for his fractured relationship with William?

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 11:54am
The brothers have had a fractured relationship for a number of years.

Como mayor bans 'beasts' in city centre after being hit by bike

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 11:53am
Alessandro Rapinese issues the prohibition for the historic city centre after an encounter with a cyclist last month.

Togo charges two French journalists over incorrect documents, rights group says

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 10:16am
Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani's detention is "unjustified and disproportionate", Reporters Without Borders says.

At least 13 workers killed in landslide at Colombian gold mine

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 9:34am
Four members of an indigenous family are among the dead, witnesses said.

German neo-Nazi suspected of deadly 1970 fire at Jewish retirement home

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 8:04am
Investigators believe they have identified an arsonist who attacked a Jewish community centre in Munich in 1970, killing seven people.

Assad officer extradited to Syria on war crimes charges for first time

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 7:38am
Lebanon handed over former General Adel Issa, as Syria steps up its pursuit of wanted members of the former regime.

Assad officer extradited to Syria on war crimes charges for first time

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 7:38am
Lebanon handed over former General Adel Issa, as Syria steps up its pursuit of wanted members of the former regime.

Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 5:14am
Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.

Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 5:14am
Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.

Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 5:07am
Police confirm Mutotwe Kafwaya's death after growing demands for information about his whereabouts.

Australia 'outraged' after Israel decides not to open criminal investigation into killing of aid worker in Gaza

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 2:33am
Australia's foreign minister summoned the Israeli ambassador over "insulting" Zomi Frankcom decision.

Canadian marathon route was 674m too long

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 2:15am
The organisers of the Edmonton Marathon admit the course for the 2026 edition was measured more than half a kilometre too long.

Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime, appeal court told

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 2:08am
Prosecutors say Erin Patterson's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for the possibility of parole.

Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime, appeal court told

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 2:08am
Prosecutors say Erin Patterson's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for the possibility of parole.

Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 1:08am
Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.

Pages

Advance Publishing Company

217 W. Park Avenue
Pharr, TX 78577