Saturday, August 01, 2026 12:59 AM ET
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Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament - Announcing an agreement late on Thursday, Donald Trump said it was "a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government".7 hours ago
Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe -- Around 500 people, mostly tourists, are evacuated by boat from Agios Vasileios after becoming trapped.14 hours ago
Fifa says 'nobody selling football' as plan continues -- Football's governing body Fifa plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups.18 hours ago
Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza -- The realities of politics, war, zero trust, the deaths of thousands and the destruction of Gaza will make any agreement very complicated.13 hours ago
Body of US climber the latest recovered after Pakistan avalanche -- The bodies of two other climbers have already been recovered from the mountain, while others are still missing.8 hours ago
Peru's ex-president leaves jail after 15-year jail term for corruption overturned -- Ollanta Humala had been convicted of money laundering offences alongside his wife in 2025.1 hour ago
UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show -- The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth.23 hours ago
Spain sending troops as thousands enter enclave of Ceuta from Morocco -- At least 18 people drown as migrants try to swim to Spanish territory amid scenes of chaos at the border.20 hours ago
At least five members of same family killed in Russian missile attack, Zelensky says -- A six-year-old girl and two boys, aged 11 and 17, were among six killed in a village near the central city of Kryvyi Rih.1 day ago
Why limited war with the US may suit Iran better than peace -- Iran may believe it can control its conflict carefully enough to keep pressure on the US while avoiding an all-out war.1 day ago
Uefa to boycott World Cups if Fifa plans approved -- Uefa says "the World Cup is not for sale" after its 55 member associations vote to boycott future tournaments if Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, do not back down on their investment proposals.1 day ago
What's in the Gaza peace deal roadmap? -- Hamas says it has accepted a disarmament plan for Gaza which will see it lay down its arms and Israeli troops withdraw from the territory.12 hours ago
India wants to join the strawberry superpowers -- Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.1 day ago
What could happen to Fifa if Uefa boycotts World Cup? -- It's been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino's funding plan - what happens now, and can Fifa's president survive?1 day ago
Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war -- The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.2 days ago
'It's our home, it's our forest': BBC speaks to locals fighting France wildfire -- Firefighters are battling flare-ups in 40C heat in the Gironde region, as some locals have refused to heed evacuations.2 days ago
What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta? -- An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.10 hours ago
Watch: Tens of thousands of migrants enter Spain's Ceuta from Morocco -- Spain's North African territory of Ceuta from Morocco, though more than 25,000 have returned voluntarily, officials said.13 hours ago
Dashcam captures tornado toppling power lines onto car -- Video obtained by the BBC provides a firsthand look at the powerful storm system that ripped through parts of eastern Wisconsin on 27 July.1 day ago
Man impaled by a hiking pole treks 10 miles down mountain -- Instead of calling for a helicopter rescue, David Cifaldi hiked down Montana's Granite Peak with a hiking pole piercing his side.1 day ago
Watch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland's coast -- Video captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed, creating a big wave.1 day ago
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least nine, Ukraine officials say -- The attack comes as Moscow escalates deadly ballistic missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital.30 minutes ago
Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits 'botched' repairs -- President Donald Trump had blamed "sick" vandals, and a former Olympian had been charged, but prosecutors now say contractors caused the damage.4 hours ago
India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts -- Ballistic experts say the dozens of tiny round punctures are tell-tale signs of pellet gun injuries.4 hours ago
What we know about the Pakistan avalanche and missing climbers -- Three bodies have been recovered so far, with the search continuing for the remaining seven.5 hours ago
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes in latest bid to find kidnappers -- Investigators hope the notes' "distinct linguistic characteristics" may be recognised by a member of the public.5 hours ago
Greyhounds bound for Australia as New Zealand racing ban takes effect -- At least two chartered flights carrying up to 150 greyhounds are set to fly to Australia's eastern states, the BBC understands.7 hours ago
Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament -- Donald Trump insists Israel is "very happy" with a proposal for the Palestinian group to give up weapons in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal.7 hours ago
Public wake to be held for musician Glen Hansard -- The funeral of Glen Hansard will take place on Tuesday at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.8 hours ago