Wednesday, 9 September 2026
385 articles · times in UTC
BBC World · 00:31
US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods ↗It is the latest escalation in a trade war between the two countries, and comes as Canadian retaliatory tariffs on US goods come into force.
BBC World · 03:09
Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader dies aged 89 ↗The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after the 1997 handover, was marked by crises and protests.
BBC World · 04:26
US strikes Iranian oil tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan ↗Oil prices edged closer to $100 a barrel after an escalation in the tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran.
BBC World · 05:39
South Park creators rename show 'South America' in apparent dig at Trump ↗Since beginning his second term, the US president has said he wanted to use the word 'America' to rename a lake, a gulf and even a US state.
BBC World · 06:42
'You're not alone in the darkness': Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests ↗The country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say.
BBC World · 07:44
Baby orangutans found in Indian forest spark trafficking inquiry ↗The critically endangered apes were found far from their natural habitat in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.
BBC World · 08:21
Tycoon to pay ex-wife $1.87bn in record South Korea divorce settlement ↗The billion dollar payout marks the largest divorce settlement in the country's history.
BBC World · 09:49
Sinkhole appears outside Malibu home thought to belong to Nicolas Cage ↗The driveway of the beach-front house collapsed on Tuesday morning, according to local authorities.
BBC World · 09:58
Family of killed teen call for death penalty in D4vd trial ↗The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez say execution "would be perfect" if D4vd is found guilty.
BBC World · 10:59
Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes as two killed at Moldova border ↗Meanwhile, four people, including a child, were killed in the southern Russian city of Novorossiysk.
BBC World · 11:01
Colombia's new president loosens gun control rules ↗President Abelardo de la Espriella has lifted a decade-long suspension on permits to carry legal firearms.
BBC World · 11:24
Germany's Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win ↗Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.
BBC World · 11:29
N Korea has built two-storey uranium enrichment facility, says watchdog ↗The International Atomic Energy Agency's says the facility is cause for "serious concern".
BBC World · 12:06
White House pulls Tetris-style 'Build The Wall' game after copyright concern ↗The Tetris Company says it takes "copyright infringement very seriously" and is not involved with the game.
BBC World · 15:01
Uganda pulling out of Prince Harry's Invictus Games, says military chief ↗The decision, announced by the chief of defence, comes just two months after Uganda said it would participate.
BBC World · 16:30
Europe's royalty pay respects to King Harald V in Norway ↗The Prince of Wales and three Nordic kings were among those who attended proceedings on Wednesday.
BBC World · 16:33
Mother demands answers, weeks after black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree ↗Her demands for information about what happened to Tasia Fortune have been echoed by shocked locals.
BBC World · 16:36
Watch: Norway bids farewell to King Harald ↗Tens of thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects after 13 days of national mourning.
BBC World · 17:06
Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe ↗The US tech giant says the €13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.
BBC World · 18:27
Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and two other aides, public records show ↗The White House has described the cash gifts to Harp and three others as personal - and legal.
BBC World · 19:09
Tate brothers to remain in US jail as they fight extradition to UK ↗A federal judge denied them bail, saying the dual US-UK citizens' wealth and frequent international travel "constitute quintessential flight risks".
BBC World · 20:00
Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone ↗Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.
BBC World · 20:22
Iran referred to UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance ↗Tehran condemns the resolution, blaming US and Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities for disrupting inspections.
BBC World · 21:21
Muted US response to UK's West Bank sanctions may reflect simmering frustration ↗The UK accuses Israel's government of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians by settlers.
BBC World · 21:23
Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge ↗Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.
BBC World · 22:17
Watch: How a community living under demolition orders from Israel view UK sanctions ↗Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim.
BBC World · 22:29
American football is coming to Australia - can it succeed? ↗The LA Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in the first regular season American football game to be played Down Under.
BBC World · 22:32
Inside Thailand's school shooter drills following recent attacks ↗Police say they hope the drill will help prepare students, as concern grows over the increase in school shootings in South East Asia.
BBC World · 23:17
Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over ↗AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried