Page Updated: Thursday, September 03, 2026 7:22 AM ET

BBC News - World

Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century -- The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST" -- Business

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Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply -- Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found. -- Europe

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Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses -- It comes amid concerns over the growing number of traders from neighbouring countries.

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How Gloria Steinem changed the lives of generations of women -- The trailblazing feminist spoke out for the legalisation of abortion, same-sex marriage and equal pay for women - but her activism was not without backlash.

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UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact - The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies. 5 hrs ago

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LIVE - Toxic haze from wildfires spreads across South East Asia as 'super' El Niño intensifies - Millions across Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines are affected by hazardous air.

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More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands -- Rescuers found 44 survivors on board the vessel but bad weather meant they had to leave five bodies behind. -- World

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'Beautiful, vibrant' Disney star Carla Jeffery dies at 33 -- Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.

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Embattled Spanish PM insists there were no prior warnings before Ceuta crisis -- Pedro Sánchez tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.

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Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says -- The kingdom condemns the targeting of Sidr, which was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.

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Sydney police investigate second possible mistaken identity killing in two days -- Wednesday's fatal shooting of a man in his 40s comes after a university student was gunned down on Tuesday.

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Could Lindsay Clancy trial end in a mistrial? Here are the jury's options -- Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children.

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Why Nepal floods should worry India -- The disaster comes as a warning as climate change raises shared Himalayan risks.

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'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social media -- More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.

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Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa -- At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.

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Another White House renovation? A look at Trump's new helipad -- The facility will be the first of its kind at the White House - though critics feel it alters the property's historic grounds.

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'Nothing but mud and silt' - the village swept away by deadly floods in Nepal -- BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri spoke to a local, who is still waiting for his his wife's body to be retrieved, as rescue efforts continue.

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Why US troops have a history in this raucous Thai city -- The BBC's Jonathan Head looks at the historical echoes of US troops arriving in Pattaya, a beach resort famous for its racy bars.

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Cup noodles made with cold water? BBC tries Japan's viral snack -- The BBC's Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries Japan's latest food trend, instant noodles made using cold water.

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Norway's new king takes oath as mourners pay respects to his late father -- Norway's new King takes the first major step of his reign as his father, the late King Harald V, lies in state at the Royal Palace.

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Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies at 92 -- Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".

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Watch: US man struck by lightning describes 'horrific' experience -- Thomas Fahmy says he saw "a bright white flash" and instantly fell to the ground.

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Palestinian teens killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say -- Al-Mughayyir's council says they were trying to stop settlers stealing sheep, but the Israeli military says they threw stones at its troops.

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Why did this Canadian 'island' seemingly vanish and reappear miles away? -- BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to track the mysterious phenomenon, which has surprised people around the world.

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India's GDP growth defies oil shock but stirs up controversy -- India's 7.8% GDP growth has been met with scepticism over methodology and long-term durability due to a weak monsoon.

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US sailors go shopping before hitting the bars in Thailand after 250-day voyage -- With military haircuts and moustaches, the US sailors stood out against the flip-flops of the usual Pattaya crowd, writes the BBC's Jonathan Head.

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