Saturday, August 15, 2026 11:00 AM ET
5 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.22 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.20 hours ago
Activists try to deliver aid to Palestinians in homes besieged by Israeli settlers -- Two families have been trapped in their homes in the occupied West Bank for several days.21 hours ago
Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire -- Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history.18 hours ago
Builders unearth €9m gold stash sealed in walls of Belgian property -- Construction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes.23 hours 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.15 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 left7 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.31 minutes 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.19 hours 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.5 hours ago
World's Ugliest Dog contest crowns 2026 winner -- The annual contest has been taking place in Santa Rosa, California.31 minutes 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.5 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.15 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.21 hours 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.23 hours 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 1953.5 hours ago
Five injured, one critically, in shooting at Virginia State University -- Multiple suspects were involved in the incident in the early hours of Saturday, the university said.31 minutes ago
Family stranded at sea for 16 hours after jet ski capsized in Thailand -- A father and his two young sons spent a night adrift before being rescued off the coast of the island of Koh Samui.3 hours 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 an earlier action against its soldiers.2 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.1 hour ago
Family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand -- A 50-year-old father and his two sons were found adrift off Koh Samui island, a local official told AFP on Saturday.1 hour 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 2021.14 hours ago
Air India pilot's reported cannabis test: What it can and can't tell investigators -- A reported cannabis-positive test involving an Air India pilot raises questions about what such a result can actually tell investigators.14 hours ago