Wednesday, August 19, 2026 4:55 AM ET
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French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers -- More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.3 hours ago
Thai teen found in suitcase died from suffocation, police reveal -- New evidence sheds more light on the death of Tunchanok Donholma, who was allegedly murdered in June.3 hours ago
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close -- The US president says the two sides are finalising documents to avert import taxes targeting a range of Canadian goods.1 hour ago
Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears -- Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.4 hours ago
South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request -- It comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint military exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.4 hours ago
US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase -- Damascus called the attacks "an unjustified act of aggression" that imperilled regional security.1 hour ago
Husband and mother-in-law charged over Indian bride's death -- Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead in May.5 hours 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.17 hours ago
Iranian academic writes of US detention 'hell' over link to 1979 hostage crisis -- The immigration status of Maryam Tahmasebi was revoked because her husband is the son of a prominent figure in Iran.5 hours ago
'I don't want to send you to prison', witness tells Tupac accused in combative testimony -- A member of Tupac Shakur's entourage said he was threatened with contempt of court if he did not testify in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.2 hours ago
Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza -- Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing.3 hours ago
The Indian activist jailed after taking on a luxury hotel plan -- An activist's detention has brought under focus a larger battle over land and development around the famed Kaziranga National Park.10 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.16 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
Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow -- BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments.11 hours 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.1 day 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.1 day 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.2 days 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
Alleged sexual assault by local official and businessman sparks outrage in China -- Both men are arrested after the alleged assault on a woman at a karaoke bar during a business event.46 minutes ago
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election -- Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.7 hours ago
Five Australian rules footy players suspended amid police investigation -- The suspensions, for drinking and inviting women to a hotel, come as police investigate an alleged sexual assault.4 hours ago