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Monday, August 24, 2026 8:55 AM ET

BBC News - World

LIVE - Tens of thousands urged to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada - The blaze, which officials say was caused by people, was first reported on Saturday morning and Nevada's governor has declared a state of emergency.

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Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary -- Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.

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King of Norway's health has worsened, palace says -- Norway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.

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Western missiles will help Ukraine - but won't win the war -- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is handing over blueprints so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles.

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'Full steam ahead on legacy bill', NI Secretary says -- Sir Chris is visiting Dublin for a series of engagements, meeting with government ministers as well as UK and Irish business representatives.

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LIVE - Burnham says UK will keep supporting Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia - The prime minister is handing over blueprints so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles - Moscow says the UK is "participating in this war".

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Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles -- Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.

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Russia's second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikes -- Ozon says its warehouses across southern Russia, including in Dagestan and Krasnodar, were hit in the overnight strikes.

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Four arrested over suspected poisoning of elephants in Kenya -- An investigation is looking into whether the deaths were caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops.

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China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh -- Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.

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New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media ban -- The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.

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Ex-cricket captains urge 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan -- The former skippers say it is "basic decency" for Pakistan to comply with a court-ordered medical assessment.

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Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 31 -- A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.

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Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan -- Five years after the Taliban's return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.

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'Half my business will be gone' - firms in Canada and US fear trade war -- Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.

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Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life' -- Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs.

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The formidable challenges facing new Tata boss -- Corporate India's most coveted top job is open. But finding a new leader for Tata Sons is no easy task.

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Robot boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games -- The second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.

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'Scared to death': Thousands evacuate Nevada homes as wildfire spreads -- Tens of thousands of people in the US state have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire spreads in the outskirts of Reno.

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What do locals think of IndyCar in Washington DC? -- US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the race through Washington DC streets on Sunday.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Burnham to hand long-range missile blueprints to Zelensky as he visits Kyiv -- It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.

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Nearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada -- The fire has burned around 10,500 acres and is completely uncontained, officials say.

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Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline looms -- Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.

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Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest -- It says contest can no longer be considered neutral while a participating country remains involved in a large-scale military conflict.

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