Saturday, August 22, 2026 11:35 PM ET
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Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery -- A rescue worker said the site had been struck twice as civilians gathered for a meditation retreat. -- Asia3 hours ago
Rescuers dig through Ukraine mall wreckage as Zelensky condemns 'despicable' Russian strike -- Four people are still missing after Friday's attack which killed 16 and left 130 injured, including a number of children.14 hours ago
Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike -- The man had taken his two boys on the trip but is said to have left one behind when he got tired.11 hours ago
Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violation of international law -- The latest incident comes days after reports emerged Israel had struck a military airbase close to the Turkish border.3 hours ago
Swedish sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl, police say -- Two boys aged 12 and 17 were also injured in the attack, while an 18-year-old suspect has been detained.1 hour ago
US military newspaper editor voices censorship fears after being fired -- Erik Slavin believes he was fired for saying in an interview that "in a hypothetical situation, censorship would be a red line".10 hours ago
Sydney Marathon medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium -- Online sleuths detected the error after Sydney Marathon unveiled the double-sided medal.19 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.1 day ago
One killed in sword attack at Swedish school -- Officials say another three people were injured, and an 18-year-old male suspect shot and arrested.1 day ago
The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer -- A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions.8 hours ago
These bookshops let Chinese readers question their country - now the doors are closing -- For some mainlanders, Hong Kong's independent bookstores are a window into a different, freer world.1 day ago
Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction -- Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues.1 day ago
How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank -- There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years.1 day ago
Modi spent years building his strong image - why is he making Gen Z reels now? -- Narendra Modi's new, more casual online persona is drawing attention from young Indians - but also plenty of scepticism.1 day ago
Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record -- The robot ran the distance in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.10 hours ago
'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters? -- As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer.1 day ago
Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference -- More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.15 hours 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.1 day 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.1 day ago
Cyber attack shut down small power plant -- The government says at no point was there a risk to the UK's energy system during the attack in July.29 minutes ago
Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing -- BBC Verify tracks the changes in design, spec, manufacture and release date of the T1 phone from Trump Mobile.3 hours ago
Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya? -- Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.3 hours ago
Carney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse -- Canada's prime minister said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs as he accused the US of starting a trade war.10 hours ago
Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump's deal -- The Canadian prime minister will have to sell his gamble that walking away from talks with the White House will be worth the consequences.10 hours ago