Page Updated: Friday, August 21, 2026 2:46 AM ET
BBC News - World
UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project - European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank. 12 hrs ago - Middle East
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El Niño set to be 'strongest in living memory', says Met Office - Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record. 6 hrs ago1 minute ago
How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran? -- Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.5 hours ago
Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists guilty in national security trial -- Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.2 hours ago
Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence -- The 26-year-old was jailed for a year after he sparked anger with an expletive-laden post about the sacred holiday.1 hour ago
British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia -- A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others,2 hours ago
Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells -- The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?3 hours ago
Japan executes man who killed five in Pachinko parlour fire -- This is the first time since June 2025 that the country has enacted capital punishment.3 hours ago
Como mayor hit by electric bike and issues blanket ban in Italian city -- Alessandro Rapinese said the prohibition was for public safety, adding "I know what it's like to be hit by one of these beasts".10 hours ago
Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price -- US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.8 hours ago
Russia 'purposefully' hit critical infrastructure in latest strikes, Kyiv mayor says -- At least 17 people were killed in the "massive attack" overnight on Ukraine's capital, as mayor Vitali Klitschko warns hot water supply has been disrupted.13 hours ago
FBI arrests woman over alleged plot to bomb New York capitol building -- Prosecutors say the Albany woman had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, and wanted to bomb the statehouse to kill lawmakers.8 hours ago
Fix schools, say India's 'cockroach' protesters. Schoolchildren agree -- The poor state of government schools is the focus of a new campaign by India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).2 hours ago
Why Nigeria's one-time political giant may face extinction -- Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.6 hours ago
Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia -- Men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia are tried for treason, but at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine, many believe they were defending their homeland.1 day ago
Key Trump aide Natalie Harp suddenly in spotlight after years behind scenes -- Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff used a speech to note the closeness of one aide to the president.21 hours ago
Trial of mum accused of killing her three children puts postpartum psychosis on the map -- Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that can involve mania, depression, hallucinations and delusions.1 day ago
Watch: Fishermen rescued after five days adrift in cool box -- The men, aged 53 and 32, lost contact with their fishing cooperative on 14 August, 75 miles off the coast of Mexico.9 hours ago
Watch: What does Harry's return mean for his fractured relationship with William? -- The brothers have had a fractured relationship for a number of years.9 hours ago
Multiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours -- BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza.1 day ago
Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections? -- Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.1 day ago
Nanda Malini, one of Sri Lanka's best known voices of protest, dies at 82 -- Once banned from national airwaves, Nanda Malini was known for her songs about social justice.42 minutes ago
'Reasonable' or a 'hit list'? New Yorkers react to rollout of Mamdani's tax on second homes -- A list of expensive New York homes has sparked a controversy as Mamdani implements a second home tax.1 hour ago
Israeli settlers return to Kadim in West Bank two decades after it was evacuated -- Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.1 hour ago
Australian hiker's body recovered as officials apologise for misreporting she was alive -- The body of Lily Hooper, 18, has been airlifted from a national park in the Southern Highlands following an eight-day search.1 hour ago
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination -- It comes as the court had earlier this week ordered that he had to be taken for a hospital examination.2 hours ago
What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream? -- Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.3 hours ago