Tuesday, August 18, 2026 4:19 PM ET
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Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster -- Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster.7 hours ago
Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail -- Imran Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 on corruption charges which he says were politically motivated.3 hours ago
Earthquake rocks Spain's historic Granada, injuring three -- A number of buildings and cars are damaged in the historic city, and the world famous Alhambra palace has temporarily closed.1 hour ago
Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river -- Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon.5 hours ago
Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies -- Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.1 hour ago
Judge swapped in Trump's defamation case against BBC -- A judge who was recently nominated by the US president to serve in Florida's federal court will now preside over his $10bn defamation case against the BBC.24 minutes ago
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief' -- The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.11 hours ago
Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs -- German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.15 hours ago
Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal -- The network accuses the administration of retaliating against ABC because it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts".3 hours ago
Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK -- Afolabi Kazeem Micheal has not commented on allegations he is linked to a global drug trafficking network.3 hours ago
'A floating prison' - sailors describe life on warships like USS Abraham Lincoln -- Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December.3 hours ago
Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing - here's what you need to know -- The Australian, who notoriously poisoned her family members, is trying to overturn her conviction.1 day ago
Why Indian law students don't want top judge at their graduation ceremony -- Students from two premier law universities say they don't want Chief Justice Surya Kant to attend their convocations.15 hours ago
How a goat given as a graduation gift went viral -- Described as calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.10 hours ago
'Ghana was the crime scene': The country leading the demand for slavery reparations -- Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations1 day ago
Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.16 hours ago
Watch: Why has Trump shifted on North Korea? -- Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.14 hours ago
'I want my brother back' - Tupac's brother tells BBC murder trial won't bring justice -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.1 day ago
BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes -- Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.2 days ago
Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week? -- The BBC's Katy Watson explains why triple-murderer Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.1 day ago
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Zambia's Hichilema re-elected president as main rival in hiding over alleged threats -- Hakainde Hichilema says he was "truly humbled" by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.9 hours ago
How the Meta trial could change social media for young people -- The trial stems from a lawsuit filed in 2023 by 29 US states, in which they claim numerous violations of federal and state privacy laws for children.3 hours ago