ZAQS.ORG

Saturday, August 22, 2026 3:40 AM ET

BBC News - World

TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements -- The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13.

9 hours ago

One killed in sword attack at Swedish school -- Officials say another three people were injured, and an 18-year-old male suspect shot and arrested.

10 hours ago

UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel for refusing criminal probe into aid worker killings in Gaza -- Seven World Central Kitchen workers were killed in the Israeli strike on their convoy in 2024.

14 hours ago

Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests -- Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful. -- Middle East

5 hours ago

Two injured in stabbing attack at Canada Sikh temple -- One suspect is in custody, and police have said they are still investigating if the attack was motivated by hate.

8 hours ago

As they return to the UK, Harry and Meghan search for a brand that sticks -- They will not be working royals when they come back. So what could they be doing instead?

2 hours ago

Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots -- A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.

13 hours ago

Germany investigates Russia links to weapons cache discovered in woods, reports say -- German intelligence believes guns found last year were for carrying out assassinations on behalf of Moscow, reports say.

14 hours ago

Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists guilty in national security trial -- Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.

1 day ago

These bookshops let Chinese readers question their country - now the doors are closing -- For some mainlanders, Hong Kong's independent bookstores are a window into a different, freer world.

8 hours ago

Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction -- Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues.

7 hours ago

How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank -- There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years.

11 hours ago

Modi spent years building his strong image - why is he making Gen Z reels now? -- Narendra Modi's new, more casual online persona is drawing attention from young Indians - but also plenty of scepticism.

8 hours ago

Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war -- Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.

19 hours ago

'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters? -- As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer.

4 hours ago

Tornadoes touch down in New York and Delaware -- Tornadoes swept through New York and Delaware as severe storms brought torrential rain to the Mid-Atlantic.

16 hours ago

Priyanka Chopra Jonas on making a film about love and caste inequality -- Priyanka Chopra Jonas has executive produced The Cycle of Love, based on an Indian artist who cycled from India to Europe to reunite with his wife.

17 hours ago

Watch: Fishermen rescued after five days adrift in cool box -- The men, aged 53 and 32, lost contact with their fishing cooperative on 14 August, 75 miles off the coast of Mexico.

1 day ago

Watch: What does Harry's return mean for his fractured relationship with William? -- The brothers have had a fractured relationship for a number of years.

1 day ago

Search for survivors after 16 killed by Russian double-tap strike on Ukraine mall -- Nine people are still missing after the attack which left 130 injured, including a number of children.

42 minutes ago

Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down -- A new 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after a last-minute breakdown in trade talks.

1 hour ago

Lindsay Clancy suffering 'command hallucination' when she killed children, court hears -- The defence brought their final witness - a forensic psychiatrist - to the stand to testify about the effects of postpartum psychosis.

2 hours ago

'We have more work to do', says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms -- Negotiations to finalise a deal between the US and Canada are going down to the wire ahead of a Friday night deadline.

6 hours ago