Page Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2026 6:10 PM ET
BBC News - World
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.
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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 minutes ago
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.3 hours ago
Assad officer extradited to Syria on war crimes charges for first time -- Lebanon handed over former General Adel Issa, as Syria steps up its pursuit of wanted members of the former regime.9 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".17 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.4 hours ago
Dozens dead after boat capsizes in north-western Nigeria -- The incident took place in the country's northwest Sokoto state, with many of the victims feared to be children.1 hour 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".1 hour ago
Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment -- Khan was taken from Adiala jail and sent to Shifa International Hospital under heavy security, local media report.1 hour ago
Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison -- Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.16 hours ago
German neo-Nazi suspected of deadly 1970 fire at Jewish retirement home -- Investigators believe they have identified an arsonist who attacked a Jewish community centre in Munich in 1970, killing seven people.8 hours ago
Togo charges two French journalists over incorrect documents, rights group says -- Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani's detention is "unjustified and disproportionate", Reporters Without Borders says.6 hours ago
Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime, appeal court told -- Prosecutors say Erin Patterson's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for the possibility of parole.14 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.16 hours 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.12 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
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.1 day 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.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.44 minutes 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.44 minutes 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
Carney asks Canada's provinces to end US alcohol ban as trade deal nears -- An agreement preventing a new wave of US tariffs is close and could include an end to Canada's boycott of US wine and spirits.3 hours ago
ICE arrests captain in New York Harbor boat accident that killed mother and infant -- Immigration officials allege the boat operator illegally entered the US from El Salvador and lied about his citizenship.2 hours ago
TikTok declines invite to discuss dangerous driving videos -- Thre social media company was asked to attend to discuss "content that glorifies irresponsible or illegal activity".2 hours ago
Weekly quiz: Where did builders find £7.6m worth of gold bars and coins? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?4 hours ago