Page Updated: Saturday, August 22, 2026 9:00 AM ET
BBC News - World
Rescuers dig through Ukraine mall wreckage as Zelensky condemns 'despicable' Russian strike -- Four people are still missing after Friday's attack which killed 16 and left 130 injured, including a number of children.
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TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements -- The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13.14 hours ago
Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike, reports say -- The man had taken his two boys on the trip but is said to have left one behind when he got tired.4 hours ago
Lindsay Clancy suffering 'command hallucination' when she killed children, court hears -- The defence brought their final witness - a forensic psychiatrist - to the stand to testify about the effects of postpartum psychosis.7 hours ago
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. -- Middle East11 hours ago
One killed in sword attack at Swedish school -- Officials say another three people were injured, and an 18-year-old male suspect shot and arrested. -- Europe11 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 2024.19 hours ago
Sydney Marathon medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium -- Online sleuths detected the error after Sydney Marathon unveiled the double-sided medal.4 hours ago
Two injured in stabbing attack at Canada Sikh temple -- One suspect is in custody, and police have said they are still investigating if the attack was motivated by hate.14 hours ago
As they return to the UK, Harry and Meghan search for a brand that sticks -- They will not be working royals when they come back. So what could they be doing instead?8 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.18 hours ago
These bookshops let Chinese readers question their country - now the doors are closing -- For some mainlanders, Hong Kong's independent bookstores are a window into a different, freer world.14 hours ago
Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction -- Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues.13 hours 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.17 hours ago
Modi spent years building his strong image - why is he making Gen Z reels now? -- Narendra Modi's new, more casual online persona is drawing attention from young Indians - but also plenty of scepticism.14 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.1 day ago
Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference -- More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.53 minutes ago
'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters? -- As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer.10 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.22 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.23 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.1 day ago
Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down -- A new 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after a last-minute breakdown in trade talks.6 hours ago
US rapper BigXthaPlug arrested on drug and gun charges -- The rapper, who has faced similar charges in the past, had been due to perform at the Country Rising Festival.1 hour ago
Laptop catches fire on US flight, with passenger treated at airport -- The pilot had reported a "cabin fire in the back" of American Airlines Flight 2398, which landed safely.2 hours ago