Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:39 AM ET
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Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison -- Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.27 minutes ago
Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears -- Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies".1 hour ago
Former Liberian vice president charged in drug-trafficking probe -- Jewel Howard-Taylor faces charges of illegally facilitating, importing and selling drugs, alongside money laundering.2 hours ago
Russia launches missile strikes on Kyiv and surrounding region, killing at least eight -- Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. -- Just now27 minutes ago
Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran -- It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.4 hours ago
LIVE - Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson never had an 'innocent interest' in fungi, appeal court told - The 51-year-old's lawyers say she didn't receive a fair trial over her relative's deaths.4 hours ago
Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation -- The five-year-old Palestinian girl initially survived the attack and pleaded for help but her body was recovered later with those of six of her relatives.1 hour ago
Israel opens up bids for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project -- The UK's foreign secretary condemned the move as "an unacceptable and destructive act".4 hours 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.1 day ago
Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash -- Michele Sensi-Contugi, and his wife Stephany Hollihan among the seven people killed in the crash.10 hours ago
Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search -- Lily Hooper was reported missing on 12 August after failing to return from a hike in a Sydney national park.2 hours ago
Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia -- Men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia are tried for treason, but at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine, many believe they were defending their homeland.27 minutes ago
Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's right-hand woman? -- One of Trump's longest serving and most loyal aides, Harp was thrust again into the spotlight when Democrat Jon Ossoff noted her closeness to the president.10 hours ago
Trial of mum accused of killing her three children puts postpartum psychosis on the map -- Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that can involve mania, depression, hallucinations and delusions.10 hours ago
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.1 day 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.1 day ago
Multiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours -- BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza.10 hours ago
Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections? -- Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.13 hours ago
'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast -- A SpaceX rocket that blasted off from Texas in July, and crashed into the Indian Ocean, made an unexpected appearance off Christmas Island.9 hours ago
'Catastrophic' hotel mix-up at the heart of Australia's mushroom murder appeal -- Lawyers for Erin Patterson say her conviction was undermined by a "catastrophic" mix-up that led to the jury staying at the same hotel as prosecutors and a key witness.18 hours ago
Jellyfish mesmerise in their own museum in Florida -- The Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach is believed to be the first in the US dedicated entirely to the floating predators.13 hours ago
Just now -- Councillor tells of 'anguish' as elderly parents leave crumbling home -- Thousands of homes in the Republic of Ireland, mostly in counties Donegal, Clare, Limerick, Mayo and Sligo are affected by the defective blocks. -- Just now27 minutes ago
Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal -- Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.2 hours ago
US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decade -- It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.7 hours ago