Saturday, August 01, 2026 1:33 PM ET
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Call for 'full review' as pressure grows on Infantino -- The leadership of Fifa is publicly questioned by football's governing bodies in Europe, North and Central America and the Caribbean. -- World Cup55 minutes 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. -- Latin America15 hours ago
Israeli West Bank settler tells BBC attacks on Palestinians are justified as revenge -- Settler violence against Palestinians is on the rise in the West Bank, as settlements and outposts expand.12 hours ago
Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says -- The renowned mountaineer was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.52 minutes ago
Nine killed in strikes on Kyiv, as Ukraine sinks Russian container ship -- The attack comes as Moscow escalates deadly ballistic missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital.5 hours ago
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".10 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.17 hours 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.17 hours 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.1 day ago
Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant -- Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.1 day ago
Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC -- Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.11 hours ago
Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes? -- Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after scrapping his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?11 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.1 day ago
How police in US are using the power of podcasts to crack unsolved murders -- More police departments are trying to invigorate unsolved murder or missing cases through the power of podcasts.11 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.20 hours ago
Watch: Why Fifa dropped plans to sell stakes in the World Cup -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why Gianni Infantino has backed down on his controversial investment proposal.11 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.18 hours 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.23 hours ago
Watch: Tens of thousands of migrants enter Spain's Ceuta from Morocco -- Most migrants who reached Spain's North African territory of Ceuta from Morocco have returned, officials said.5 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.2 days ago
Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says -- The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.1 hour ago
Trump threatens to revive $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund as Senate standoff deepens -- "It will immediately be back on the table, and I will get it done," the president wrote.1 hour ago
'Our hearts are in ruins,' Savannah Guthrie says after kidnapped mother's ransom notes released -- Investigators hope the notes' "distinct linguistic characteristics" may be recognised by a member of the public.1 hour ago
Race to rescue remaining climbers after deadly avalanche in Pakistan -- Poor weather has been hampering the search for seven still missing after Thursday's avalanche on Broad Peak.10 hours ago