Page Updated: Monday, August 31, 2026 5:04 PM ET
BBC News - World
US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks -- The attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz - the first known US strike since late July - has killed two people and injured two others. -- World
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US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation argued the president did not have authority to proceed with construction. -- US & Canada20 minutes ago
Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville -- A private family funeral is held for the singer who died on Tuesday at the age of 80. -- Culture3 hours ago
Man arrested after Swiss rave shooting that killed woman -- A 22-year-old Italian woman was killed and several injured at a techno rave in Aarau.9 hours ago
'She slipped out of my hand' - children missing after ferry sinks off northern Cyprus -- Ayten and Hayri Bicer's two young children are among 20 missing in an incident that killed eight people.5 hours ago
US singer D4vd's celebrity lawyers withdraw from murder case -- The singer, 21, will be now represented by a public defender in the murder trial of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He has pleaded not guilty.3 hours ago
Ex-congressman George Santos banned from betting platform for life -- The prediction market operator Kalshi says Santos made barred trades and misleading comments that influenced prices.2 hours ago
Messi retires from international football with 'nothing left to give' -- Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come".2 hours ago
John Galliano exhibition at New York Met cancelled after backlash -- The exhibition faced criticism over the British fashion designer's conviction for making antisemitic remarks in 2011.5 hours ago
Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps -- The request comes after Google made the switch for US-based users over the weekend. MapQuest, another US map provider, said it will not change the name.5 hours ago
South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium -- Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.10 hours ago
The jury's options in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial -- Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with killing her three children.9 hours ago
From playing Serena Williams on screen to following in her footsteps -- Having played a young Serena Williams on the big screen, teenager Thea Frodin is ready to follow in the American great's footsteps at the US Open.7 hours ago
How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border -- The US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border.11 hours ago
WhatsApp chat used to launder cash for crime and extremism -- The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail.1 day ago
Monza memories - Italian GP in pictures through the years -- A selection of images from the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, which has hosted more Formula 1 races than any other circuit.11 hours ago
Across Latin America, 'aura battles' burst onto the scene -- Young people across Latin America are taking part in the contests where participants compete to prove who has the most charisma.20 minutes ago
'I haven't lost my hope' - the search for missing loved ones -- Relatives of those still missing in the fatal floods in Nepal hold onto hope that their loved ones have survived.3 hours ago
Nepal flood relief vehicles trapped as heavy rain turns roads to mud -- Heavy rain has hampered relief efforts in Nepal where thousands remain missing after flash floods hit its border with Tibet.23 hours ago
Deadly strike on Kyiv warehouse prompts evacuations -- Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson reports from Kyiv after the deadly strike, which authorities said killed more than 30 people.2 days ago
97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior' -- A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.2 days ago
Two dead and more than a dozen missing after 'terrifying' flash flood hits Grand Canyon -- "It was a beautiful day - and then people were screaming," one hiker tells the BBC, as 14 people are missing.3 hours ago
Festival honouring Dolly Parton set for Nashville and London -- Dolly Parton's estate says DollyFest will take the place of a traditional public memorial for the artist, just as she wanted.1 hour ago
Nepal rescuers blast hillside in search of hydropower workers as families wait anxiously -- Rescuers have resorted to explosives as they struggle to reach trapped workers, as the flooding death toll reaches 939.3 hours ago
Company offering reward for safe return of truckload of beer -- Police say a thief presented false documentation at a California distribution centre before driving off with the shipment.4 hours ago