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. -- Europe4 minutes ago
Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses -- It comes amid concerns over the growing number of traders from neighbouring countries.4 minutes ago
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.4 minutes ago
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 ago49 minutes ago
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.1 hour ago
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. -- World49 minutes ago
'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.1 hour ago
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.1 hour ago
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.16 hours ago
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.10 hours ago
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.4 hours ago
Why Nepal floods should worry India -- The disaster comes as a warning as climate change raises shared Himalayan risks.10 hours ago
'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.10 hours ago
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.11 hours ago
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.2 hours ago
'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.18 hours ago
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.1 day ago
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.1 day ago
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.1 day ago
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".49 minutes ago
Watch: US man struck by lightning describes 'horrific' experience -- Thomas Fahmy says he saw "a bright white flash" and instantly fell to the ground.49 minutes ago
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.1 hour ago
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.2 hours ago
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.5 hours ago
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.4 hours ago