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(HTM) [2026-09-07] Germany's far-right AfD says 'democracy demands' parties work with them after state election win
The far-right party is trying to form a government in the state after falling three seats short of a majority.
(HTM) [2026-09-07] Thousands turn out in Serbia for funeral of 'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladić
Mladić was jailed for genocide during the 1990s Bosnian war and the EU warned Serbia not to glorify the convicted war criminal.
(HTM) [2026-09-07] Israeli strikes in southern Lebanese village kill 12
Lebanon says a recent Israeli escalation is jeopardising a US-brokered ceasefire meant to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
(HTM) [2026-09-07] Investigators begin work on why cargo plane overran Miami runway
Five people died and five others were injured as the Amazon plane overshot the runway after landing at Miami International Airport.
(HTM) [2026-09-07] Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users' HIV status
The long-running claim alleges Grindr breached UK privacy laws by sharing data with third parties.
(HTM) [2026-09-07] Nepal observes national day of mourning for victims of flash flood disaster
Flags flew at half mast on the 13th day since the disaster, the last day of the Hindu mourning period.
(HTM) [2026-09-07] New videos of man in 9/11 lawsuit reveal extremist links
The footage and other evidence the FBI failed to share undermine Omar al-Bayoumi's 25 years of denials.
(HTM) [2026-09-07] Kyiv air raid alerts at record high as Russia launches round-the-clock strikes
Schools, businesses and public transport are all struggling with the surge in Russian air attacks.
(HTM) [2026-09-07] Austria's Islamic headscarf ban in force as under-14s go back to school
The government says the law is intended to protect the rights of young girls, but critics say it is fuelling anti-Muslim feeling.
(HTM) [2026-09-07] Burundians rush to leave Kenya ahead of crackdown on unregistered traders
Kenya is due to start enforcing measures to restrict foreign nationals from operating small-scale businesses.
(HTM) [2026-09-07] Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 340,000 stranded as airports extend closure
Anak Krakatau, which lies about 150km from capital Jakarta, began spewing lava and volvanic ash late on Friday.
(HTM) [2026-09-07] Tanzanian President Samia's husband dies in hospital
Hafidh Ameir Hassan kept a low profile and was rarely seen in public with the president.
(HTM) [2026-09-07] China to pump $54bn into state banks and insurers to boost economy
It comes as Beijing is aiming to reshape its economy in the face of a number of challenges.
(HTM) [2026-09-07] Rescuers dig through debris as seven dead in building collapse in Delhi
It's not clear how many people were inside the building - or if there are still people under the debris.
(HTM) [2026-09-07] How significant are AfD's historic gains for Germany and the rest of Europe?
The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and traditional parties.
(HTM) [2026-09-06] Peace talks rich in symbolism but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remain
Despite talks between US envoys and both Putin and Zelensky, the expectation in Kyiv is the fighting will continue, writes James Landale.
(HTM) [2026-09-07] How £725 game-show winnings kick-started Champions League coach's career
Lithuanian coach Valdas Dambrauskas cut his teeth in English football, and now returns in the Champions League with Sabah.
(HTM) [2026-09-06] The volunteers risking their lives to defuse Indonesia's wildfire 'carbon bombs'
Peat fires in Borneo are releasing ancient stores of carbon - and sending a toxic smog across South East Asia.
(HTM) [2026-09-06] India's high-stakes exam system faces a crisis of trust
As exam scandals persist, critics ask whether fixing the centralised testing agency is enough or if the model needs to change.
(HTM) [2026-09-06] 'He was a lifeline' - Families at a loss after Haitian caregivers let go in US
Haitian immigrants make up a large portion of the already overburdened home-care workforce.
(HTM) [2026-09-07] Five killed as Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport
Video footage shows the aircraft burst into flames in Sunday's deadly incident.
(HTM) [2026-09-07] Did the FBI bury evidence of alleged Saudi agent’s role in 9/11?
Omar al-Bayoumi has always denied being an extremist and a Saudi spy.
(HTM) [2026-09-06] Germany's far-right AfD celebrate projected win in state election
AfD leaders celebrated tonight as exit polls projected a big lead in the Saxony-Anhalt vote.
(HTM) [2026-09-06] Watch: Moment 64-year-old Nepali woman is found alive in mud-buried home
Chandika Shrestha was airlifted to hospital after spending more than 10 days in her partially buried house.
(HTM) [2026-09-06] Why a famous Montreal sandwich shop has been forced to swap its soda
Schwartz’s, one of Montreal’s most famous delis, has changed suppliers for its black cherry soda.
(HTM) [2026-09-05] How might Lindsay Clancy’s case have unfolded in another country?
The US mother was on trial for strangling her three children. In other western countries, there’s a specific law for mums who kill their young children.