Nigeria arrests alleged Mexican drug kingpin at international airport
An alleged Mexican drug kingpin was arrested in Nigeria last month as he tried to leave the country, the drug enforcement authority has just revealed.
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Warning of space arms race as US confirms weapons in Earth's orbit
The US has confirmed it deployed a space weapon in Earth's orbit, the first time it has acknowledged such offensive capabilities.
Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".
Ed Sheeran says it was 'not my decision' to drop Macklemore from tour
Ed Sheeran has posted a long statement on Instagram, saying it was not his decision to drop Macklemore from his current US tour.
British woman abducted in Malawi, police say
Police in Malawi are investigating the kidnapping of a British national who was abducted in the southern African nation's main city, Blantyre.
Ash from Mount Etna grounds flights at Sicily airport
Image source, Getty ImagesByLauren TurnerBBC NewsPublished21 minutes agoAll flights have been suspended from one of Italy's busiest airports because of volcanic ash released from nearby Mount Etna.
Satellite image reveals major damage that shut crucial oil pipeline
ByThomas CopelandBBC VerifyPublished36 minutes agoSatellite imagery shows a key oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia has been badly damaged after a strike last week, which experts have told BBC Verify could take more than a month to repair and force oil prices even higher.
What weapon could the US have put into space?
The announcement by the United States that it has deployed a space weapon in Earth's orbit has raised questions about what weaponry is actually in space, and what role it could play in efforts by great powers to dominate that arena.
More than 100,000 people in Japan are now aged 100 or older
The number of people aged 100 or more in Japan has exceeded 100,000 for the first time, according to the health ministry.
Canada is a 'safe harbour' for global finance, Carney says
The prime minister is hosting a major global investment summit, with the goal of attracting investment amid a trade war with the US.
Colombian ex-foreign minister charged over nanny's lie detector test
Prosecutors in Colombia have accused former foreign minister Laura Sarabia of abusing her power after she made her nanny take a lie detector test.
Two sailors missing after tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Oman says
Iran says El Gaia caught fire after hitting mines, but the US says the oil tanker was struck by a missile and then a drone.
Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter
Image source, Rune Dyrholm / Danish Armed ForcesByHenry MoorePublished15 minutes agoDenmark has accused a Russian warship of firing two emergency flares at one of its helicopters while it was tracking the vessel in the Baltic Sea.
Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
Image source, EPAByAmy WalkerPublished15 September 2026, 10:02 BSTUpdated 9 minutes agoParts of the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, have been hit by major rail disruption after suspected sabotage to the tracks, the country's railway operator has said.
Mass nesting brings swarms of turtles to Mexican beach
Thousands of olive ridley turtles came to La Escobilla beach in Oaxaca, Mexico, to lay their eggs within 48 hours, according to sanctuary officials.
‘Great’ or ‘alarming’ - Should AI be reined in?
The BBC asked people in Washington DC about the technology’s rapid development and whether it poses a threat to humanity, as some experts warn.
Superstars and broken records: 2026 Emmy highlights
The 79th Emmy awards were record-breaking and star-studded.
Ukraine's postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fire
Every morning Igor Smelyansky looks at a vast map of Ukraine on his office wall and decides where he should put his people in harm's way.