Page Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 11:54 AM ET

BBC News - World

Ninth woman's body found as South African police investigate string of deaths -- South Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid.

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EU announces plan to restrict social media access for under-15s -- Under the plans, only children over 15 would be able to set up their own social media accounts.

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Aztec document goes on display in Mexico after 186 years abroad -- France's national library is lending the manuscript recounting the history of the Aztecs to Mexico.

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Assad regime planned US journalist's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds -- Austin Tice's abduction was approved by Syria's former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.

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Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft -- Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".

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Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss -- Left-wing opposition parties led by Magdalena Andersson look set to form the next government.

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Klopp wants to 'reclaim' flag amid German elections -- New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after a recent far-right election victory.

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US interest rates raised for first time in three years -- Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

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Abducted South African journalist found dead with gunshot wounds -- The body of veteran broadcaster Owen Ndlovu was found hours after armed men kidnapped him near Johannesburg.

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One dead after torrential rain and flash floods hit Barcelona region -- Flooding has caused widespread disruption across Valencia and Catalonia in north-east Spain.

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River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue -- A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.

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Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter -- There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.

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Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings -- The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.

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Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump -- The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.

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Satellite image reveals major damage that shut crucial Saudi oil pipeline -- Experts tell BBC Verify the pipeline's closure could cut oil supplies by as much as 3.6 million barrels per day.

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What weapon could the US have put into space? -- The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit.

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Inside Singapore's 'Fort Knox' for city's $2bn dirty money auction -- The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for auction.

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Watch: Leaked photos reveal extensive damage at US bases in Gulf -- The photos, provided by active military personnel, show a severed radar jet, flattened trailers and severely damaged buildings as a result of Iranian strikes.

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Runaway horse captured by police on motorbikes -- The unharmed horse escaped from its owner before the start of a parade in New Mexico

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Warning of space arms race as US confirms weapons in Earth's orbit -- The BBC's defence correspondent Jonathan Beale explains what an arms race in space might look like - and what it could mean for us on the ground.

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Hyrox athlete apologises for continuing race after soiling herself -- Joanna Wietrzyk has also forfeited her win in the fitness competition after competing last week.

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Man arrested after Irish politician assaulted in Dublin -- Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae was attacked by a man after 16:00 local time on Wednesday.

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Canada welcomes EU proposal to become 'associate member' -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a Canada-EU alliance would create a "beacon for other democracies".

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Tata Sons extends Chandrasekaran's term as chairman but a battle looms -- Tata Trusts, the majority shareholder of Tata Sons, has called the reappointment "illegal", indicating uncertainty ahead.

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Nepal to use new flood study to claim millions from UN climate disaster fund -- A new study says climate change was a likely factor in the massive flood on the Nepal-Tibet border last month.

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Philippines' Duterte seen in person at International Criminal Court for first time -- He is due to be tried for crimes against humanity over thousands of deaths linked to his war on drugs.

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