Page Updated: Friday, August 21, 2026 4:46 PM ET
BBC News - World
Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests - 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. 16 hrs ago - Middle East
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Watch: How does the US national debt affect Americans and the world? -- The debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone $40tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show.13 minutes ago
Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say -- At least 130 people, including 23 children, were also injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.1 hour ago
Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections -- About half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says.7 hours ago
One killed in sword attack at Swedish school -- One person remains in a critical condition, while another suffered minor injuries in the attack.1 hour 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.16 hours ago
UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel for refusing criminal probe into aid worker killings in Gaza -- Seven World Central Kitchen workers were killed in the Israeli strike on their convoy in 2024.3 hours ago
Two injured in stabbing attack at Canada Sikh temple -- One suspect is in custody, but police have not disclosed a possible motive.2 hours ago
Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots -- A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.2 hours ago
Germany investigates Russia links to weapons cache discovered in woods, reports say -- German intelligence believes guns found last year were for carrying out assassinations on behalf of Moscow, reports say.3 hours ago
Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, BBC understands -- This would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry.2 hours ago
Peru earthquake damages buildings and causes power cuts -- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Ayacucho region on Thursday, the US Geological Survey says.5 hours ago
Five missing after fire in Swiss Alpine town -- Eight others were injured, local police say, with the cause of the fire still being investigated.13 hours ago
Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war -- Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.8 hours 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.19 hours ago
Broken toilets, leaking roofs: Why India's 'cockroach' party wants to fix schools -- The poor state of government schools is the focus of a new campaign by India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).20 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.17 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?17 hours ago
Tornadoes touch down in New York and Delaware -- Tornadoes swept through New York and Delaware as severe storms brought torrential rain to the Mid-Atlantic.5 hours ago
Priyanka Chopra Jonas on making a film about love and caste inequality -- Priyanka Chopra Jonas has executive produced The Cycle of Love, based on an Indian artist who cycled from India to Europe to reunite with his wife.7 hours 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.23 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.23 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.2 days ago
Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, air force says -- It is unclear why the civilian-contracted plane was at the radar site on Alaska's south-west coast.10 hours ago
Supreme Court temporarily unfreezes Trump ballroom construction -- The temporary order will allow the $400m (£297m) to continue while the high court mulls a final decision on the case.39 minutes ago
How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank -- There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years.1 hour ago
Vigil held for four people injured in M9 crash -- It is believed the injured family were travelling to the airport to go on holiday when the crash happened.2 hours ago