Saturday, August 15, 2026 5:28 PM ET
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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.6 minutes ago
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. -- World50 minutes ago
US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported aboard -- Thousands of sailors on the Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard. -- World11 hours ago
Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve -- The fire burning through the major park was described as the country's worst in recent years.3 hours ago
BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit -- The BBC's lawyers argue Trump's family members "have personal knowledge" of his intentions in the speech he gave outside the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.21 hours ago
France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s -- The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.1 day ago
South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North -- Lee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953.11 hours ago
Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule -- Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives.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.21 hours 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 left13 hours 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.7 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.12 hours ago
World's Ugliest Dog contest crowns 2026 winner -- The annual contest has been taking place in Santa Rosa, California.7 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.11 hours 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.22 hours 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
Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum -- Police released the CCTV footage after the art, which was stolen in March, was recovered.1 day ago
Hawaii braces for potential first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years -- In a worst-case scenario, category one Lala could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island.50 minutes 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.5 hours ago
Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 47 in Indonesia -- A search and rescue operation is under way to find survivors in Flores, an island in eastern Indonesia.7 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 44,000.1 hour 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.3 hours 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.3 hours ago