Page Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 3:24 AM ET

BBC News - World

Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first 'cruelly hot day' -- The term was introduced in April by the weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C.

6 minutes ago

US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site -- The US president's threat to target a key Iranian nuclear site came ahead of the 11th consecutive night of attacks.

2 hours ago

Gruesome images in D4vd hearing are 'worst nightmare' for teen girl's family -- The court hears the singer ordered a body bag, chainsaws and an inflatable pool to dispose of the teen's body.

4 hours ago

Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more -- The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.

2 hours ago

France passes law banning under-15s from social media -- The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.

3 hours ago

Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment' -- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.

7 hours ago

Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish -- Officials say the restaurant in South Korea used some 49,000 ants in various dishes over four years.

3 hours ago

Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film -- Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court.

2 hours ago

Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal -- A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.

21 hours ago

Carney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canada -- The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.

12 hours ago

Dozens hurt in Bologna protests after man dies while being restrained by police -- Thousands of people took to the streets demanding justice for a Moroccan-born man who died on Sunday.

18 hours ago

Two French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airport -- The blaze close to the parking lots at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is said to have originated from a brush fire.

14 hours ago

Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports -- The BBC finds out what is driving the sports' increasing popularity with women and what it takes to be the best.

1 hour ago

Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz -- None of the choices facing Iran's leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.

16 hours ago

Why are thousands protesting for education reform in India? -- Thousands of mostly young people tried to march on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system is run.

21 hours ago

'All I think about is her': Families demand answers as Nigeria's boat disasters keep happening -- Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.

1 day ago

'Everyone's afraid to die': Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent -- Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.

2 days ago

Watch Texas police officer pull man from burning car -- Bodycam and dashcam footage shows a police officer rescue a man seconds before his car was engulfed in flames in Texas.

17 hours ago

Watch: Flooded towns and evacuations as Chile hit by heavy rain -- A "state of catastrophe" has been declared in Coquimbo and Huasco following the downpour.

19 hours ago

From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown -- BBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports as thousands attempt to march to India's parliament in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's demand for education reforms.

1 day ago

Why are Ukraine's military recruiters facing violence in their own country? -- The latest National Police Service report recorded more than 600 assaults on recruitment officers to date and warned that the aggression has become "increasingly threatening".

1 day ago

Ukrainian drones hit Russian online retailer Wildberries, media and governor say -- Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in Krasnodar and Stavropol were struck overnight on Tuesday.

17 minutes ago

Tunnel collapse in India kills 12 workers -- Rescue operation is ongoing but hazardous conditions have hampered efforts to reach those still inside.

1 hour ago

Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests -- Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

9 hours ago

Beluga whales relocated from closed Canadian marine park arrive in US -- Six beluga whales have arrived in the US after being moved from a Canadian marine park that could no longer care for them.

1 hour ago