ZAQS.ORG

Thursday, August 20, 2026 10:22 PM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price -- US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.

4 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 hour ago

Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment -- Khan was taken from Adiala jail and sent to Shifa International Hospital under heavy security, according to his party.

2 hours ago

El Niño set to be 'strongest in living memory', says UK's Met Office

1 hour ago

Russia 'purposefully' hit critical infrastructure in latest strikes, Kyiv mayor says

2 hours ago

FBI arrests woman over alleged plot to bomb New York capitol building

4 hours ago

Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed

15 hours ago

How Harry and Meghan are ending their 'American dream'

3 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).

50 minutes ago

Brandon Flowers: Is fame worth it? I'm not sure anymore -- The Killers frontman asks big questions on his third solo album, which takes a detour into country.

1 hour ago

Which supplements do athletes take and why? -- There is a long list of supplements taken by elite athletes in the pursuit of marginal gains - what do they take and why?

19 hours ago

Key Trump aide Natalie Harp suddenly in spotlight after years behind scenes -- Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff used a speech to note the closeness of one aide to the president. -- US & Canada

8 hours ago

US says sanctions will 'squash' Iran's economy and 'collapse' its regime -- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us". -- World

2 hours ago

Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost -- Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats. -- Health

1 hour ago

Californians react to Harry and Meghan's return to the UK

4 hours ago

Watch: What does Harry's return mean for his fractured relationship with William?

9 hours ago

Londoners react to Harry and Meghan's return to the UK

11 hours ago

Democratic socialist speaks to BBC after shock win in Florida primary

50 minutes ago

Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out -- Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his return at the US Open after missing four months with a wrist injury.

8 hours ago

Fishermen rescued after five days adrift in cool box - The men lost contact with their fishing cooperative on 14 August, 75 miles off the coast of Mexico. 3 hrs ago

50 minutes ago

Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears -- Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies". -- Climate

1 hour ago

TikTok declines invite to discuss dangerous driving videos -- Thre social media company was asked to attend to discuss "content that glorifies irresponsible or illegal activity". -- Europe

1 hour ago

Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search

22 hours ago

UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project

6 hours ago

How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?

2 hours ago

Dozens of disposable barbecues seized after ban

2 hours ago

Harry and Meghan's return to UK reignites questions over security

8 hours ago

Como mayor hit by electric bike and issues blanket ban in Italian city

5 hours ago

Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia

20 hours ago

Carney asks Canada's provinces to end US alcohol ban as trade deal nears

7 hours ago

Scotland's papers: Harry and Meghan come home and second home tax

19 hours ago

Brook as talented as Gower and Pietersen but not ready to be captain - Agnew -- England batsman Harry Brook was not ready to be Test captain but his knock at Headingley should be his batting blueprint for the future, writes Jonathan Agnew.

4 hours ago

Seven defenders on the books - why Arsenal still want Konsa -- Arsenal have already spent more than £100m this summer as they look to defend their Premier League title - so why do they want Ezri Konsa as well?

8 hours ago

McInnes' Rangers serve up stodgy 12-course banquet of huff and puff -- Rangers beat Jablonec in the first leg of their Conference League play-off, but it wasn't a pretty watch, writes Tom English.

2 hours ago

Why first 10 days of new season could tell us a lot about Man Utd -- The first 10 days of the new Premier League season could tell us a lot about what lies ahead for Manchester United.

5 hours ago

Liverpool have £50m bid rejected for Brighton's Minteh -- Liverpool have a £50m bid rejected by Brighton for their winger Yankuba Minteh.

5 hours ago

McIlroy back in form with lead at BMW Championship -- Rory McIlroy says a bit of "good work" with his team helped him rediscover his form and take a clubhouse lead in the first round of the BMW Championship.

2 hours ago

US Open offers biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history -- The US Open will offer the biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with a total of $108 million (£79.2m) on offer - marking a 20% increase on last year.

7 hours ago