Page Updated: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 7:41 AM ET
BBC News - World
Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C -- There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.
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LIVE - Huge SpaceX rocket part believed to have hit Moon as Nasa prepares to study crash - The stray upper stage (section) of the Falcon 9 rocket is about the size of a five-storey building, with a mass of at least 4,000kg.6 minutes ago
Police raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over 'Tank Day' fiasco -- People have filed complaints against Starbucks for allegedly making light of the deadly Gwangju Uprising.4 hours ago
Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fall -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume. -- Business2 hours ago
Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after reports he self-harmed during livestream -- Miami police told US media outlets the celebrity blogger had been "safely recovered" from his home. -- Culture26 minutes ago
Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream -- César Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike. -- Latin America26 minutes ago
Afghan boxer appears in court in connection with death of Scottish woman -- Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Jane Ross from Edinburgh.3 hours ago
Armed man arrested near Trump's golf course ahead of president's visit -- The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the coastal golf course in California.11 hours ago
EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis -- About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.19 hours ago
Ukraine hits more Wildberries sites as strike kills five in Moscow region -- Facilities operated by Russia's largest online retailer were also hit in St Petersburg and Tver.23 hours ago
Arrests in Egypt after people allegedly impersonate judges -- Egyptian authorities say the alleged scam involved fabricated scenes in court as part of a plot to defraud people.15 hours ago
'My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back' -- In Colombia, where FGM is still practised by some members of an indigenous group, a landmark bill banning the practice has been enacted.12 hours ago
The avalanche that killed a climbing legend - and a generation of record-setting guides -- Their fellow guides say their deaths in Pakistan dealt a devastating blow to Nepal's mountaineering community.10 hours ago
'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition -- AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.13 hours ago
'I was slut-shamed' - Indian women 'cockroach' protesters doxxed and abused -- Women tell the BBC how they were harassed for participating in the CJP protest and posting about it online.13 hours ago
Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides -- A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.12 hours ago
Ukrainian vegetable seller targeted in 'human safari' drone attack -- A video shows a Russian drone pursuing a street vendor in the Kherson region before exploding.16 hours ago
Watch: Evacuations as Guatemala volcano erupts -- The Fuego volcano is located near Escuintla, Chimaltenango, and Sacatepéquez.18 hours ago
Moment pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills at Indonesian airport -- A Malaysian pilot was arrested at Jakarta airport after being found with around four stone (26kg) of drugs hidden in his luggage.1 day ago
Watch: Wild police chase in Queensland, Australia ends in two arrests -- A police pursuit in Queensland has ended in two arrests, with authorities taken on a high-speed car chase across Ipswich and Brisbane.1 day ago
Pakistan restricts international media reporting -- Anyone working for foreign media, including Pakistanis, will now need permission to report from anywhere outside three major cities.6 minutes ago
Russian strike kills at least 17 as Zelensky says interceptors could have saved lives -- The Russia defence ministry said it had struck logistics hubs and supply centres in Kyiv and the surrounding region.2 hours ago
What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon? -- While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.6 minutes ago
Michigan Democrats locked in tight battle to earn Senate nomination in crucial seat -- Left-wing outsider Abdul El-Sayed is narrowly ahead of establishment-backed congresswoman Haley Stevens.1 hour ago
Australian teen who killed UK woman has reduced sentence overturned -- Emma Lovell was stabbed after confronting two intruders at her Brisbane home on Boxing Day in 2022.6 hours ago
Jetstar introduces fees for carry-on luggage in overhead lockers -- Many Australians are outraged while others say it's 'about time' passengers are charged for larger bags.8 hours ago
Washington wildfire arson suspect twice linked to other blazes, authorities say -- Aaron Farinacci, 37, was allegedly spotted near the latest blaze and was found to have matches and a lighter.10 hours ago