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Three Saudi nationals killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport
The missile attacks come amid an escalation in fighting between the Iran-backed group and Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen's government.
October 9, 2026Three people killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia airports, officials say
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attacks, which mark an escalation in the conflict.
October 8, 2026Yemen's government announces all-out war to reclaim land from Houthis
The Yemeni president's announcement comes amid an exchange of strikes between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition.
October 4, 2026Residents eating garden weeds in Russian-occupied city cut off from food and water
The BBC has spoken to residents in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky who say they are being "constantly shelled".
September 23, 2026Kremlin says military is working to resolve humanitarian crisis in Russian-controlled Oleshky - Reuters
Kremlin says military is working to resolve humanitarian crisis in Russian-controlled Oleshky Reuters
September 21, 2026Eight children among 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses, rescuers say
Dozens of people are missing beneath the rubble of a building hit by an Israeli strike last year, where some 10 families had been living.
September 16, 2026Ukraine faces 'toughest winter' since Russia's full-scale invasion, UN official tells BBC
A senior UN official tells the BBC there is a race against the clock to ensure access to power and water through winter.
September 12, 2026Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
It says contest can no longer be considered neutral while a participating country remains involved in a large-scale military conflict.
August 24, 2026At least 13 Tunisians missing after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia, group says - Reuters
At least 13 Tunisians missing after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia, group says Reuters
August 22, 2026Hundreds still missing in Colombia as desperation grips earthquake rescue effort - Reuters
Hundreds still missing in Colombia as desperation grips earthquake rescue effort Reuters
August 13, 2026Houthi attacks reportedly kill at least 30 Yemeni government forces
The Houthis say they launched missiles and drones at "Saudi military build-ups" in the central provinces of Marib and Hadramawt.
August 6, 2026Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta
The territory's leader said the influx is overwhelming resources and urged the Spanish government to intervene.
July 30, 2026'No safe options' for thousands sheltering in key Sudan city as RSF fighters advance
International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed.
July 29, 2026EU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing the war
The ban also restricts exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan, chemicals widely used in gold mining.
July 14, 2026Floods in Bangladesh kill 44, leave over a million stranded - Reuters
Floods in Bangladesh kill 44, leave over a million stranded Reuters
July 11, 2026In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela's modern history
Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing.
June 27, 2026Truce brings no relief for displaced from Lebanon's destroyed, occupied towns - Reuters
Truce brings no relief for displaced from Lebanon's destroyed, occupied towns Reuters
June 25, 2026Ukraine's battlefield shift has not solved its humanitarian crisis, IRC says - Reuters
Ukraine's battlefield shift has not solved its humanitarian crisis, IRC says Reuters
June 21, 2026At least 15 migrant bodies wash ashore in eastern Libya, sources say - Reuters
At least 15 migrant bodies wash ashore in eastern Libya, sources say Reuters
June 20, 2026MSF staff abused Sudanese refugees in sex-for-food scandal
Some victims said they chose not to speak out because they feared staff would cut off access to aid.
June 15, 2026