Friday, August 21, 2026 2:31 PM ET
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Two teenagers seriously injured after sword attack at Swedish school -- Police say one man has been arrested, while several other local schools were locked down.1 hour ago
Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears -- An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.1 hour ago
Tornadoes touch down in New York and Delaware -- Tornadoes swept through New York and Delaware as severe storms brought torrential rain to the Mid-Atlantic.3 hours ago
Vigil held for four people injured in M9 crash -- It is believed the injured family were travelling to the airport to go on holiday when the crash happened.7 minutes ago
Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots -- A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.7 minutes ago
Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, air force says -- It is unclear why the civilian-contracted plane was at the radar site on Alaska's south-west coast.8 hours ago
Rare disease drug Tavneos recalled in Republic of Ireland -- Tavneos is used to treat adults with severe and rare autoimmune diseases which cause inflammation of the blood vessels.8 hours ago
Canada 'should fight' as US trade deadline looms, Manitoba premier says -- Premier Wab Kinew's comments signal a tough battle for Prime Minister Mark Carney to get buy-in from Canadians on a possible trade deal with the US.3 hours ago
Corruption charges dropped against South Africa's police intelligence boss -- Officials had faced charges over the appointment of a civilian to a top post within crime intelligence.3 hours ago
Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests - Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful. 13 hrs ago - Middle East43 minutes ago
Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war -- Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.6 hours ago
UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel for refusing criminal probe into aid worker killings in Gaza -- Seven World Central Kitchen workers were killed in the Israeli strike on their convoy in 2024.1 hour ago
Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists guilty in national security trial -- Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.14 hours ago
Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections -- About half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says.4 hours ago
Peru earthquake damages buildings and causes power cuts -- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Ayacucho region on Thursday, the US Geological Survey says.3 hours ago
Five missing after fire in Swiss Alpine town -- Eight others were injured, local police say, with the cause of the fire still being investigated.11 hours ago
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination -- It comes as the court had earlier this week ordered that he had to be taken for a hospital examination.13 hours ago
Two Mexicans arrested as police uncover big meth lab on South African farm -- The overnight raid of the multi-million dollar drug operation took place near the border with Zimbabwe.6 hours ago
How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran? -- Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.17 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).18 hours ago
What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream? -- Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.15 hours ago
Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells -- The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?15 hours ago
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.20 hours ago
Priyanka Chopra Jonas on making a film about love and caste inequality -- Priyanka Chopra Jonas has executive produced The Cycle of Love, based on an Indian artist who cycled from India to Europe to reunite with his wife.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.21 hours ago
Watch: What does Harry's return mean for his fractured relationship with William? -- The brothers have had a fractured relationship for a number of years.21 hours ago
Multiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours -- BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza.1 day ago