Sunday, August 23, 2026 1:41 PM ET
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France links rise in drownings to heatwaves -- A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.2 hours ago
Thousands struggling without power in Indiana 12 days after severe storms -- In the town of Gary, where a third of residents live in poverty, people say they have been living in "survival mode".1 hour ago
The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer -- A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions.22 hours ago
Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record by 29 seconds -- Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.3 hours ago
Golf brand apologises for advert that shows woman being pushed over -- Content creator Good Good apologises and removes an advert that shows a woman being pushed to the ground as she reached for a man's golf club.4 hours ago
'We're not going to run from it': Sydney Marathon laughs off medal error -- Runners will receive a medal at the 2026 Sydney Marathon with an engraving of a German stadium.12 hours ago
'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut -- Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.2 hours ago
Robot boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games -- The second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.4 hours ago
Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya? -- Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.17 hours ago
Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump's deal -- The Canadian prime minister will have to sell his gamble that walking away from talks with the White House will be worth the consequences.1 day 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?1 day ago
Wicker Man director's sons complete their late father's film trilogy -- The final film in the folk horror trilogy brings closure to the saga as well as its creator's family after more than 50 years.4 hours ago
Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing -- BBC Verify tracks the changes in design, spec, manufacture and release date of the T1 phone from Trump Mobile.17 hours ago
Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record -- The robot ran the distance in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.1 day 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.1 day ago
Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference -- More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.1 day 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.2 days ago
Trump arrives at high-speed IndyCar race through Washington's streets -- The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.32 minutes ago
Zelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption, sacked minister tells BBC -- Mykhailo Fedorov has also called for wartime elections to be held in Ukraine.4 hours ago
DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks -- Representatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.4 hours ago
Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand -- No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which the military said "aimed at creating unrest".7 hours ago
US rapper BigXthaPlug arrested on drug and gun charges -- The rapper, who has faced similar charges in the past, had been due to perform at the Country Rising Festival.1 day ago