ZAQS.ORG

Sunday, August 23, 2026 6:51 PM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks -- Representatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.

4 hours ago

France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves -- A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.

3 hours ago

Rumours swirled after a Vietnamese teen was run over - then came a stunning admission -- Confirmation of the circumstances around Do Ngoc Phuong Thuy's death have only spurred more questions. -- Asia

9 minutes ago

'New season, new trim' - Norway's superstar Haaland reveals buzzcut

9 minutes ago

Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand

10 hours ago

Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear

4 hours ago

Girl, 17, killed in Swedish sword attack, police say

15 hours ago

Norris beats Antonelli to claim final Dutch GP win

5 hours ago

The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer -- A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions. -- Australia

1 day ago

Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya? -- Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives. -- Africa

23 hours ago

Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction -- Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues. -- US & Canada

1 day ago

Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record

1 day ago

Robot boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games

9 hours ago

Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing

22 hours ago

'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters?

1 day ago

Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference

1 day ago

Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violation of international law -- The latest incident comes days after reports emerged Israel had struck a military airbase close to the Turkish border. -- World

3 hours ago

Iran-linked hackers behind cyber attack that shut down UK power plant, reports say -- The government says at no point was there a risk to the UK's energy system during the attack in July.

15 hours ago

'We're not going to run from it': Sydney Marathon laughs off medal error -- Runners will receive a medal at the 2026 Sydney Marathon with an engraving of a German stadium.

7 hours ago

Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record by 29 seconds -- Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.

9 minutes ago

Man from UK arrested travelling to France after fatal fire -- A 34-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal fire in Hounslow.

2 hours ago

Golf brand apologises for advert that shows woman being pushed over -- Content creator Good Good apologises and removes an advert that shows a woman being pushed to the ground as she reached for a man's golf club.

8 hours ago

Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse

15 hours ago

Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump's deal

1 day ago

Frustration builds in Indiana town struggling without power for 12 days

1 hour ago

Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race through Washington streets

1 hour ago

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30

3 hours ago

PCs killed in A66 crash were heroes, say families

1 hour ago

Zelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption, sacked minister tells BBC

9 hours ago

Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike

1 day ago

What will it take to stop the England hangovers? -- Yet again, England are dealing with a player involved in a late-night incident. Only strong action will ensure there are no more, writes Stephan Shemilt. -- England

59 minutes ago

Relief for Iraola but Liverpool have work to do after snatching draw at Newcastle -- Dominik Szoboszlai's injury-time penalty rescues a point at the start of the Andoni Iraola era - but Liverpool need to improv after below-par performance.

2 hours ago

Salah scores first two Trabzonspor goals - Mohamed Salah scores twice on his first Turkish Super Lig start for Trabzonspor - and almost has a hat-trick - as they beat Istanbul Basaksehir.

4 hours ago

Jamieson takes Trump call after ending 14-year title wait -- Scott Jamieson shoots a final round of 67 at the Nexo Championship to end his 14-year drought and earn a video call with President Donald Trump.

3 hours ago

Norris and McLaren 'don't have car' to fight for title despite Dutch GP win -- Lando Norris says he and McLaren "don't have the car I need to fight for a championship", despite a second consecutive win of the season at the Dutch Grand Prix.

1 hour ago

Watkins' absence at Brighton a question for him - Emery -- Ollie Watkins' absence in Aston Villa's thrashing at Brighton is a question for the striker, says boss Unai Emery.

1 hour ago

Gordon makes two assists on debut as Barcelona thrash Elche - Raphinha scores twice as defending La Liga champions Barcelona open their campaign with a 5-0 win at Elche.

9 minutes ago