Page Updated: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 12:26 PM ET
BBC News - World
Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume. -- World
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What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon? -- Our satellite has endured countless blows over millions of years - and astronomers think this one could be a useful accident. -- US & Canada2 hours ago
EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis -- About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.19 minutes ago
Ukraine hits more Wildberries sites as strike kills five in Moscow region -- Facilities operated by Russia's largest online retailer were also hit in St Petersburg and Tver.4 hours ago
More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel -- The government says all of the migrants, who were attempting to cross to the UK, will be returned to France.19 minutes ago
Why Trump Media's sale of fast access to market-moving social posts is controversial -- Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has set up a paid service to give Wall Street firms access to Truth Social's most influential accounts.4 hours ago
Soldier kills four in gun rampage in Russian-occupied Crimea -- The region's Moscow-installed governor says the gunman has been detained after firing at fellow soldiers and civilians.6 hours ago
World's oldest president reshuffles army as his absence stokes unease -- Cameroon's president has been absent for two months while his team denies rumours about his health.3 hours ago
Arson arrest made over largest of Washington state's wildfires -- There are three wildfires in the Spokane area that have forced 60,000 to be evacuated from their homes.6 hours ago
Deadly landslide hits Ethiopia mountain monastery during prayer service -- It sent rocks and earth crashing on to those praying at an overnight service, the authorities say.6 hours ago
Analysis: Trump challenged by cold reality from top allies -- A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.9 hours ago
'Digital lifeline' - Gaza tech workers give glimpse of possible future -- Thousands of young people in Gaza are pursuing roles in the digital economy as the territory's wider recovery stalls.17 hours ago
Did Iran hack water systems in seven US states? -- While US President Donald Trump has said Iran is not to blame, cyber experts tell the BBC it likely the attack was at the hands of the Iran.12 hours ago
Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky -- Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.12 hours ago
There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media -- As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations12 hours ago
Guatemala volcano eruption sends lava spewing into the air -- The Fuego stratovolcano is one of the most active in Central America and popular with hikers.3 hours ago
Moment pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills at Indonesian airport -- A Malaysian pilot was arrested at Jakarta airport after being found with around four stone (26kg) of drugs hidden in his luggage.6 hours ago
Watch: Wild police chase in Queensland, Australia ends in two arrests -- A police pursuit in Queensland has ended in two arrests, with authorities taken on a high-speed car chase across Ipswich and Brisbane.12 hours ago
Before and after images show Spokane wildfire destruction -- BBC Verify matched wildfire videos with images of the same areas before the fires struck to assess the damage in Washington state.2 hours ago
At the scene of deadly Moscow bomb blast -- Three people have been killed and 21 injured after an explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant, Russian media reports.1 day ago
Just now -- Michigan to decide bitter Senate Democratic primary in test for divided party -- Moderate congresswoman Haley Stevens faces a stiff challenge from left-wing outsider Abdul El-Sayed. -- Just now19 minutes ago
Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack -- Ukraine said the video - showing a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely-controlled drone - amounted to a war crime.19 minutes ago
Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike -- The bodies - belonging to members of two extended families - have only recently been recovered from under rubble in Gaza City.2 hours ago
Bono, Eddie Vedder and Hozier among mourners at Glen Hansard's funeral -- The 56-year-old, who shot to prominence in 1991 musical comedy film The Commitments, died in a motorcycle crash last week.1 hour ago
What to know about deadly 'explosive diarrhoea' outbreak in US -- Thousands of cyclosporiasis cases have been confirmed across dozens of states - and two people with "significant" underlying conditions have died in Michigan.2 hours ago
80 female politicians targeted in 'campaign of harassment' -- The women were from different parties and had reported receiving disturbing calls, a local government organisation says.5 hours ago