Page Updated: Sunday, August 16, 2026 8:12 AM ET
BBC News - World
Thousands displaced by deadly Indonesia earthquake as rescue efforts continue -- Hundreds of homes and public buildings have been severely damaged with at least 51 people killed.
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Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say -- Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.10 hours ago
Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets -- Iran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war.14 hours ago
Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne -- The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000.16 hours ago
Multiple suspects at large after five shot at Virginia State University, police say -- Police responded to reports of a shooting outside a residence halls at about 01:28 local time (05:28 GMT) on Saturday.17 hours ago
Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say -- Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers.19 hours ago
Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack -- New South Wales, where the attack took place, will offer gun owners cash to give up their firearms.14 hours ago
Family stranded at sea for 16 hours after jet ski capsized in Thailand -- A father and his two young sons spent a night adrift before being rescued off the coast of the island of Koh Samui.1 day ago
Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead -- From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president.1 day ago
Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence? -- Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left1 day ago
Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI? -- Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.21 hours ago
'I shot Mr Thompson'- What it was like inside court as Mangione pleaded guilty -- It marked the first time a court had heard Mangione describe how he committed a crime that garnered worldwide attention.1 day ago
Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves -- From glaciers shrinking to an exposed shipwreck, satellites capture the impact of extreme heat and drought.1 day ago
Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week? -- The BBC's Katy Watson explains why triple-murder Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.17 hours ago
World's Ugliest Dog contest crowns 2026 winner -- The annual contest has been taking place in Santa Rosa, California.21 hours ago
Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand -- A 50-year-old father and his two sons were found floating off Koh Samui island, a local official told AFP on Saturday.1 day ago
How is parkour helping these seniors avoid injuries? -- In one of the world's fastest aging countries, older people are finding creative ways to stay healthy.1 day ago
Why is Selena Gomez being sued? -- BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.1 day ago
Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland -- The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.20 minutes ago
Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway -- Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.4 hours ago
Five killed as Russia launches fresh aerial attacks across Ukraine -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of targeting civilian infrastructure, while Moscow reports that a warehouse was hit.2 hours ago
'Number of fatalities' and four injured after car drives on wrong side of motorway -- The collision occurred on on the M9 Northbound at about 03:00 local time on Sunday in County Kildare.2 hours ago
Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii with strong winds and torrential rain -- If the storm makes landfall, it will be Hawaii's first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years.3 hours ago
Stout, whiskey... wine? Ireland's small but determined vineyards making their mark -- While it still has only a handful of commercial vineyards the amount of Irish land being planted with vineyards is growing.4 hours ago
Watch: Flooding destroys a road in Indiana after heavy rainfall -- Officials in Indiana said at least six deaths have been confirmed across the state.9 hours ago