Thursday, 17 September 2026
343 articles · times in UTC
BBC World · 05:00
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.
BBC World · 05:00
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.
BBC World · 05:05
International students, 'visa hoppers' and backpackers targeted in Australia migration crackdown ↗The government wants to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028.
BBC World · 05:33
India faces 100% tariff threat over Russian oil after US House vote ↗Trump’s tariff threat puts India’s Russian oil strategy- and its access to the US market - in a new bind.
BBC World · 06:46
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.
BBC World · 08:22
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".
BBC World · 08:25
EU announces plan to restrict social media access for children ↗Under the plans, only children over 15 would be able to set up their own social media accounts.
BBC World · 08:39
One dead after torrential rain and flash floods hit Barcelona region ↗Flooding has caused widespread disruption across Valencia and Catalonia in north-east Spain.
BBC World · 09:03
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.
BBC World · 09:51
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.
BBC World · 11:00
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.
BBC World · 12:27
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".
BBC World · 12:30
Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss ↗Left-wing opposition parties led by Magdalena Andersson look set to form the next government.
BBC World · 13:02
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.
BBC World · 13:47
Verified video shows wreckage of Saudi fighter jet shot down over Yemen ↗BBC Verify tracks down the location of a Houthi video showing the wreckage of an F-15 they claim to have shot down.
BBC World · 15:05
Hyrox athlete apologises for continuing race after soiling herself ↗Joanna Wietrzyk has also forfeited her win in the fitness competition after competing last week.
BBC World · 15:07
UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes ↗The US has not acknowledged carrying out February's deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd.
BBC World · 16:18
Is Canada about to join the EU? ↗Ties between Canada and the European Union have been getting closer as trade dispute with the US continue.
BBC World · 16:59
Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees ↗There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes the BBC's Katya Adler.
BBC World · 17:08
Wife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump to raise arrest at Xi meeting ↗Sylvia Zin is among the family members of people imprisoned in China who are seeking Trump's help when he hosts the country's leader next week.
BBC World · 20:44
US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York as war passes half-year mark ↗The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates allowed to enter the US.
BBC World · 23:15
New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member ↗A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.
BBC World · 23:24
'This is our company': Nigerians show off oil wealth after share-buying frenzy ↗Many Nigerians buy their first ever shares - in the oil refinery owned by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote.
BBC World · 23:29
This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern ↗Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.