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Saturday, August 15, 2026 5:28 PM ET

BBC News - World

Family stranded at sea for 16 hours after jet ski capsized in Thailand -- A father and his two young sons spent a night adrift before being rescued off the coast of the island of Koh Samui. -- Asia

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Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets -- Iran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war.

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Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say -- Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday. -- World

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US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported aboard -- Thousands of sailors on the Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard. -- World

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Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve -- The fire burning through the major park was described as the country's worst in recent years.

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BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit -- The BBC's lawyers argue Trump's family members "have personal knowledge" of his intentions in the speech he gave outside the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.

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France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s -- The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.

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South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North -- Lee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953.

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Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule -- Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives.

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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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'I shot Mr Thompson'- What it was like inside court as Mangione pleaded guilty -- It marked the first time a court had heard Mangione describe how he committed a crime that garnered worldwide attention.

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Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves -- From glaciers shrinking to an exposed shipwreck, satellites capture the impact of extreme heat and drought.

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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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Why is Selena Gomez being sued? -- BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.

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Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum -- Police released the CCTV footage after the art, which was stolen in March, was recovered.

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Hawaii braces for potential first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years -- In a worst-case scenario, category one Lala could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island.

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Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say -- Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers.

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Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 47 in Indonesia -- A search and rescue operation is under way to find survivors in Flores, an island in eastern Indonesia.

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Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne -- The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000.

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Multiple suspects at large after five shot at Virginia State University, police say -- Police responded to reports of a shooting outside a residence halls at about 01:28 local time (05:28 GMT) on Saturday.

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Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week? -- The BBC's Katy Watson explains why triple-murder Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.

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