Page Updated: Tuesday, July 07, 2026 2:45 PM ET
BBC News - World
Just now -- Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court -- The hard-right National Rally leader has ended months of speculation, after a court ruled she could run but would have to wear a tag for a year. -- Just now
3 minutes ago
Zelensky presses Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes -- The Ukrainian president says "decisions for air defence" should be "one of the key outcomes" of this week's summit in Turkey.5 hours ago
Ghana halts visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protests -- Many in Ghana feared his presence would lead to mass protests, and officials say it is postponed for now.1 hour ago
Watch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities -- Videos shared with the BBC show debris flying through the air as the storm swept through Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei province.10 hours ago
Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC -- Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial. -- Europe12 hours ago
Bomb explosions injure 18 in Damascus during Macron's visit -- As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.39 minutes ago
China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes -- The 69-year-old helped companies secure valuable contracts in exchange for money, a court heard.14 hours ago
Zimbabwean football star survives gun attack in South Africa -- South African police say they are investigating a case of attempted murder but that no arrests have been made so far.8 hours ago
Erika Kirk comes face-to-face in court with husband's alleged killer -- Charlie Kirk's widow was joined by the late US activist's family - all of whom attended court for the first time in the case.9 hours ago
India's landmark Ram temple overhauls board after alleged theft of donations -- Questions have been raised over alleged theft of cash, valuable jewellery, gold and silver offered by devotees.12 hours ago
Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei -- Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.17 hours ago
Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money -- The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.17 hours ago
Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis? -- China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.20 hours ago
Why a Diljit Dosanjh film vanished from streaming after two days -- The film's troubled journey spans years of censorship disputes, court battles and an unexpected release on a streaming platform.20 hours ago
From 'a beautiful night' to 'world's greatest hangover', guests react to Taylor and Travis's wedding -- Some of the famous guests have been posting on social media about the big day in New York.2 days ago
'The spectacle Iran wants the world to see': Lyse Doucet in Tehran -- Huge crowds have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.1 day ago
'It's a very sad day' - Mexican fans react to loss to England -- Mexico's World Cup campaign ended with a 3-2 defeat to England in Mexico City.1 day ago
Watch: Russian attack leaves gaping hole in Kyiv residential building -- The BBC's Sarah Rainsford is at the scene of one of the blasts to hit Ukraine's capital overnight.1 day ago
Watch: Why Australia's PM apologised for 'inappropriate' Kylie comments -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for remarks he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week.1 day ago
Why Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are a blow to Putin -- Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains why Crimea is a target for Kyiv, and why the peninsula matters to Vladimir Putin.1 day ago
Woman suspected of Monaco bomb attack found dead in Ukraine -- Police had been hunting Anastasiia Berezovska after a Ukrainian millionaire was injured in the blast.7 hours ago
New footage shown at Kirk hearing shows man on rooftop near shooting scene -- The preliminary hearing will determine whether Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will stand trial.39 minutes ago
Former Bucknell University football coach charged in hazing death of player -- Pennsylvania prosecutors say the coach subjected player Calvin Dickey Jr, 18, to an extreme workout despite a medical condition.39 minutes ago
Top Democrats press Maine Senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation -- Graham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward".1 hour ago
Lawyer says detained Gaza doctor was severely beaten in Israeli jail -- The lawyer for Dr Hussam Abu Safiya tells the BBC his client was so badly beaten he could not recognise him during a visit last week.2 hours ago
Sinn Féin bring forward bill for United Ireland working group -- On Tuesday, Sinn Féin will bring forward legislation in the Dáil (Irish parliament) which they say helps with "planning and preparation" for a United Ireland.2 hours ago
Marine Le Pen found guilty, but court clears way for presidential run if she wears tag -- The National Rally leader now has to decide whether she will run with an electronic tag and will speak on TV later.4 hours ago