BBC News:
| Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first 'cruelly hot day' | Wed 22nd Jul 2026 08:00 BST |
The term was introduced in April by the weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C. | |
| Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports | Wed 22nd Jul 2026 06:06 BST |
The BBC finds out what is driving the sports' increasing popularity with women and what it takes to be the best. | |
| Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz | Tue 21st Jul 2026 15:36 BST |
None of the choices facing Iran’s leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues. | |
| Why are thousands protesting for education reform in India? | Wed 22nd Jul 2026 11:18 BST |
Thousands of mostly young people tried to march on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system is run. | |
| ‘All I think about is her’: Families demand answers as Nigeria's boat disasters keep happening | Mon 20th Jul 2026 18:16 BST |
Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change. | |
| Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia's anti-terror fight | Wed 22nd Jul 2026 00:46 BST |
People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out. | |


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