BBC News - World
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May 18, 2026 - 08:02
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.
May 18, 2026 - 08:02
Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.
May 18, 2026 - 08:01
BBC World Service exclusive: the private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women.
May 18, 2026 - 05:53
The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".
May 18, 2026 - 04:23
Iranian media reports the US has not made concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals.
May 18, 2026 - 03:10
The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.
May 18, 2026 - 03:06
An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.
May 18, 2026 - 00:52
The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it says came from its western border.
May 17, 2026 - 23:18
Ukraine's president says the strikes are a "justified" response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
May 17, 2026 - 22:57
Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.
May 17, 2026 - 22:31
An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.
May 17, 2026 - 16:21
In Ukraine, local officials report eight injured in overnight Russian drone strikes and shelling.
May 17, 2026 - 12:23
Trump threw his full support behind Julia Letlow in Louisiana's high-stakes contest, branding the incumbent "disloyal".
May 17, 2026 - 11:55
The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.
May 17, 2026 - 11:13
After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.
May 17, 2026 - 11:00
Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.
May 17, 2026 - 08:15
Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.
May 17, 2026 - 08:14
The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.
May 17, 2026 - 08:10
BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.
May 17, 2026 - 08:10
BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.
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