Friday, August 14, 2026 1:21 PM ET
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Glastonbury festival organiser dismisses rumours that Madonna will headline in 2027 -- Emily Eavis says the festival has booked its headliners, but the Queen of Pop is "definitely not" among them.54 minutes ago
Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal charges. What happens now?5 minutes ago
Britain's Finlay Tarling dies in Volta a Portugal accident -- British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies at the age of 19 in a serious accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal. -- Cycling5 minutes ago
LIVE - Luigi Mangione admits killing healthcare boss as victim's family condemn 'heinous act' Mangione, 28, pleads guilty to federal charges in New York. After the hearing, Thompson's family say "nothing will ease the pain of losing him".38 minutes ago
Major oil slick washes up on Iran coast after Hormuz ship strike -- Experts tell BBC Verify pollution has spread from a ship attacked on 3 August and threatens vulnerable wildlife. -- BBC Verify38 minutes ago
LIVE - 'I'll keep believing in my right to a future': Afghan women share stories of life under Taliban rule - Since seizing power in 2021, the ultra-conservative rulers have severely restricted the freedoms of women and girls.54 minutes ago
Instagram accounts fuelling Spanish enclave crisis with paid advice for help to cross border38 minutes ago
Nigel Farage faces renewed watchdog probe over $6.7m gift54 minutes ago
Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company5 hours ago
Eurovision proposes new rules to reduce political voting5 hours ago
Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum1 hour ago
'She was just Gaynor from up the road' - villagers ready for emotional Bonnie Tyler goodbye -- The Total Eclipse of the Heart star went global, but villagers felt they all knew her personally.4 hours ago
'I lost $14,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings -- Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market.16 hours ago
'Glam helps mentality' says sprinter Amy Hunt, but can it give you that winning edge? -- Sprinter Amy Hunt has been showing off her nails at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.2 hours ago
You got hold of eclipse glasses - here's what to do with them now - Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead. 18 hrs ago31 minutes ago
BBC Verify speaks to woman who filmed ICE agent pointing gun at her20 hours ago
Watch: What happens if Luigi Mangione pleads guilty today?4 hours ago
Watch: 'Carnage' in Stourbridge as houses destroyed by fire4 hours ago
Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil -- A man is arrested after eight works by the French artist are found at a home in greater São Paulo. -- Latin America54 minutes ago
US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says -- Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials. -- Africa54 minutes ago
Zambia vote counting resumes after pause over alleged attacks on polling staff -- The electoral commission said violence had "resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers". -- Africa38 minutes ago
Bezos-backed consortium buys a third of Liverpool -- Liverpool's owners agree to sell around a third of the club to a consortium including billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos - in a deal that values the Reds at more than £5bn.54 minutes ago
Done in a weekend - the $12.5bn LA Lakers sale that shocked the NBA -- The Los Angeles Lakers' record $12.5bn (£9.3bn) sale was agreed in the space of a weekend, leaving the NBA world and fans in shock.20 hours ago
Builders unearth €9m gold stash sealed in walls of Belgian property2 hours ago
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue1 hour ago
US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported on board38 minutes ago
'Unprecedented' rain in Japan kills eight people6 hours ago
US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs13 hours ago
Count Binface receives over a quarter of votes in Clacton by-election10 hours ago
Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?54 minutes ago
Shakhtar want to play Champions League ties at Chelsea -- Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk want to play their Champions League home games at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge this season. -- Chelsea2 hours ago
Who are the Chawinga sisters leading Malawi's bid for Wafcon glory? -- Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga are the undoubted stars of Malawi's unexpected run to the final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. -- Africa Sport1 hour ago
Chelsea say no Fernandez move as deadline passes - but is it really over? -- Chelsea's deadline for clubs to bid £120m for midfielder Enzo Fernandez has passed - and they now expect the Argentine to stay at the club this season. -- Premier League38 minutes ago
VAR, timewasting and subs - new rules for the new season -- The 2026-27 season will feature an unprecedented number of new laws, mostly designed to tackle tempo disruption and make the game quicker. -- Football2 hours ago
Rising golf star, 18, dies after brain haemorrhage -- Promising Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage as she prepared for a tournament in Thailand. -- Golf5 hours ago