Yemenis flee across Red Sea as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces escalate war

21. Sept. 2026, 14:14

The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to some of those who have fled the war by crossing the Red Sea to Djibouti.

Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future'

21. Sept. 2026, 16:54

The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person"

Millions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan

21. Sept. 2026, 20:26

The country's meteorological agency had warned of an "imminent threat to life," but this has now been downgraded.

Xhaka under investigation over Covid-19 certificate

21. Sept. 2026, 15:24

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is being investigated over an issue with his Covid-19 vaccination certificate.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban

21. Sept. 2026, 15:58

Major US networks later suspended White House TV coverage of Trump as he heads to New York for the UN summit.

First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide

21. Sept. 2026, 17:48

Dr Vincent Brown, formerly Dr Vincent Bajinya, 65, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with seven offences.

Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial

21. Sept. 2026, 00:05

Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance

21. Sept. 2026, 17:02

The groups have been active in Ethiopia's most populous regions for years and now say they will work together.