UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size
BBC News (World)by Thomas Mukhwana; Wycliffe Muia·4 Sept 2026
- Published The UN General Assembly has voted to replace the traditional world map with one that more accurately reflects the size of Africa.
Argentine couple to return Nazi-looted painting to rightful owner
BBC News (World)by James Gregory·4 Sept 2026
- Published A painting which was stolen by the Nazis and only recovered in Argentina last year must now be returned to the heir of its rightful owner, a court has ruled.
Russian drone hits Ukranian security headquarters, Zelensky says
BBC News (World)by Dan Sales; James Landale·4 Sept 2026
- Published A Russian drone has hit the headquarters of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) during a strike in the heart of Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Uganda's King Oyo death: Body of world's youngest traditional monarch returns amid succession row
BBC News (World)by Wycliffe Muia·4 Sept 2026
- Published The body of a popular traditional ruler who was world's youngest reigning monarch has been flown home to Uganda where President Yoweri Musveni was amongst the mourners gathered at...
Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage and Russia is the chief suspect
BBC News (World)by Sarah Rainsford·4 Sept 2026
- Published As summer temperatures in Europe smashed records this summer and many politicians shifted to holiday mode, Russia remained focused on its war.
Steve Irwin's family celebrates 'superhero' dad, 20 years after shock death
BBC News (World)by Lana Lam·4 Sept 2026
- Published Australian conservationist Bindi Irwin has marked the 20th anniversary of her famous father's death with a touching tribute to the man best known as the "Crocodile Hunter".
ICE agent charged with lying about shooting Venezuelan man during crackdown
BBC News (World)by Nardine Saad·3 Sept 2026
- Published A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has been charged with lying about the non-fatal shooting of a Venezuelan migrant in the state of Minnesota.
Australia is becoming a data centre capital - but at what cost?
BBC News (World)by Claire Keenan·3 Sept 2026
- Published The sheer size and noise of data centres are what people tend to notice first. Some say they sound like a jet plane about to take off, others complain of a high-pitched whine.
Anthony Joshua's driver attempted overtake before fatal crash, trial hears
BBC News (World)by Simi Jolaoso·3 Sept 2026
- Published The driver of a car carrying Anthony Joshua was attempting to overtake another vehicle when it crashed, killing two of the boxer's friends, a court has heard.
Vance's Antichrist comments are a 'common belief', his friend tells BBC
BBC News (World)by James FitzGerald·3 Sept 2026
- Published Recent remarks by US Vice-President JD Vance about the Antichrist and "the end times" are a "very, very common belief", one of his friends says.
Palestinian teens killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say
BBC News (World)by David Gritten·3 Sept 2026
- Published Funerals have taken place for two Palestinian teenagers who local officials say were killed by Israeli settlers and soldiers in an attack on their village in the occupied West Bank on...
Embattled Spanish PM Sánchez insists no prior warnings before Ceuta crisis
BBC News (World)by Paul Kirby·3 Sept 2026
- Published Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said no-one foresaw the influx of 72,000 migrants in the exclave of Ceuta, as pressure mounts over his handling of the crisis.
Who is Alejandro Betancourt, the colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?
BBC News (World)by Juan Francisco Alonso·2 Sept 2026
- Published President Donald Trump has called the deal granting the US control of strategic Venezuelan oil fields "the biggest in history".
Protests in Spain over government's handling of Ceuta migrant crisis
BBC News (World)by Alba Morgade·2 Sept 2026
- Published Thousands of people have protested in cities across Spain over the government's handling of the influx of migrants to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta on the north African coast.
More than 900 killed in Gaza this year despite ceasefire, Hamas-run health ministry says
BBC News (World)by Emma Pengelly; Richard Irvine-Brown·2 Sept 2026
- Published More than 900 people have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza this year despite the ceasefire, according to latest figures from the territory's Hamas-run Ministry of Health.
Nigeria's EFCC chief has fired 40 of his anti-corruption agents for 'being corrupt'
BBC News (World)by Chris Ewokor·1 Sept 2026
- Published Nigeria's anti-corruption agency has dismissed more than 40 employees for alleged corruption and financial misconduct over the past three years.
JD Vance calls Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed 'evil' at campaign rally
BBC News (World)by Bernd Debusmann·1 Sept 2026
- Published US Vice-President JD Vance has described Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed as "a very, very evil" person at a campaign rally in Michigan, accusing him of being a divisive figure.
Frances hits Shein and Temu with fast fashion fees
BBC News (World)by Charlotte Hadfield·1 Sept 2026
- Published France has started imposing fees on fast fashion items which could reach almost €20 per garment by 2030, as the government tries to curb sales of cheap clothing sold by e-commerce...
Zambia's president to be sworn in for second term while opponent detained
BBC News (World)by Wycliffe Muia; Damian Zane·1 Sept 2026
- Published Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema is due to be sworn in for a second five-year term on Tuesday following a disputed election and the arrest of his main opponent on treason charges.
South Korea: Police officer admits to closing missing person cases on Jeju to avoid work
BBC News (World)by Tessa Wong·1 Sept 2026
- Published A South Korean police officer has admitted to closing missing persons cases without investigating them in order to avoid additional work, according to authorities.
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