Page Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2026 12:56 AM ET
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Russia launches missile strikes on Kyiv and surrounding region, killing at least eight -- Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
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Founder of China's Evergrande sentenced to life in prison -- Hui's sentencing marks a pivotal moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.2 minutes ago
Australia 'outraged' after Israeli decision not to prosecute over killing of aid worker in Gaza -- Australia's foreign minister summoned the Israeli ambassador over "insulting" Zomi Frankcom decision.31 minutes ago
Former Liberian vice president charged in drug-trafficking probe -- Jewel Howard-Taylor faces charges of illegally facilitating, importing and selling drugs, alongside money laundering.1 hour ago
Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash -- Michele Sensi-Contugi, and his wife Stephany Hollihan among the seven people killed in the crash.9 hours ago
Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran -- It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.3 hours ago
LIVE - Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson never had an 'innocent interest' in fungi, appeal court told - The 51-year-old's lawyers say she didn't receive a fair trial over her relative's deaths.3 hours ago
Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears -- Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies".31 minutes ago
Israel opens up bids for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project -- The UK's foreign secretary condemned the move as "an unacceptable and destructive act".3 hours ago
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election -- Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.1 day ago
Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search -- Lily Hooper was reported missing on 12 August after failing to return from a hike in a Sydney national park.1 hour ago
Ukrainian man arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline blasts -- The man is alleged to have been one of the scuba divers who planted explosives on the pipelines in 2022.15 hours ago
Two detained after French influencer's scorched body found in vineyard -- Sonia Bellina's body was "abandoned" after "a murder of rare savagery", the family's lawyer says.12 hours ago
Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's right-hand woman? -- One of Trump's longest serving and most loyal aides, Harp was thrust again into the spotlight when Democrat Jon Ossoff noted her closeness to the president.9 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.9 hours ago
French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers -- More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.23 hours ago
Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza -- Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing.23 hours ago
Spared execution eight times, oldest inmate in US dies at 101 -- Francis Smith was one of a growing number of elderly people who are incarcerated.17 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.9 hours 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.12 hours ago
'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast -- A SpaceX rocket that blasted off from Texas in July, and crashed into the Indian Ocean, made an unexpected appearance off Christmas Island.8 hours ago
'Catastrophic' hotel mix-up at the heart of Australia's mushroom murder appeal -- Lawyers for Erin Patterson say her conviction was undermined by a "catastrophic" mix-up that led to the jury staying at the same hotel as prosecutors and a key witness.17 hours ago
Jellyfish mesmerise in their own museum in Florida -- The Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach is believed to be the first in the US dedicated entirely to the floating predators.12 hours ago
Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation -- The five-year-old Palestinian girl initially survived the attack and pleaded for help but her body was recovered later with those of six of her relatives.21 minutes ago
Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal -- Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.1 hour ago
US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decade -- It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.6 hours ago
India's Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty market -- E-commerce, rising income levels and the world's largest youth population are fuelling India's beauty boom.4 hours ago