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Sunday, August 16, 2026 11:39 PM ET

BBC News - World

Trump says US to scale back South Korea military drills after it stayed out of Iran war - Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises. 47 mins ago - World

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Singapore police investigate assault on elderly man who patted child's head -- A man believed to be the father of the young girl allegedly threw the 73-year-old to the ground.

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Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan -- The rare meeting comes a week after Israel rejected Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza. -- Middle East

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Thousands displaced by deadly Indonesia earthquake as rescue efforts continue -- Hundreds of homes and public buildings have been severely damaged with at least 53 people killed. -- Asia

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Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction -- The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling. -- Business

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Russia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026 -- Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv.

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Two dead and hundreds evacuated after twin fires break out on Greek island -- About 200 firefighters worked to keep the fires from converging on Salamina, with one now under control.

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Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum -- The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.

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Teen suspect in Virginia campus shooting found hiding in closet -- The attack left five injured outside a halls of residence, and the suspect was not a student there, say police.

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Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway -- Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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About 100 homes swept away after Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii -- The state's governor says there "amazingly" does not seem to have been any loss of life besides a car crash.

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Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland -- The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer.

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US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS Lincoln -- Adm Cooper acknowledges service at sea for long periods is "uniquely challenging", after visiting the warship.

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Thailand has a gun problem - 10 million of them -- Recent shootings have highlighted the country's troubled relationship with guns, with laws doing little to curb the violence.

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'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 reparations

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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.

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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 left

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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.

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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.

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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.

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World's Ugliest Dog contest crowns 2026 winner -- The annual contest has been taking place in Santa Rosa, California.

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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.

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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.

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India built the world's biggest digital payments miracle. Now comes the bill -- India's UPI may finally face merchant fees, raising questions over who pays and whether users will resist.

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'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.

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Reform UK benefits ban for foreign nationals would include EU citizens -- The move would require renegotiating the UK's Brexit deal and could risk stripping British expats living in the EU of similar rights.

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Five teenagers dead and four injured after car drives on wrong side of motorway -- The collision occurred on on the M9 Northbound at about 03:00 local time on Sunday in County Kildare.

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