Sunday, August 09, 2026 6:05 AM ET
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US offers $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president's first day of office -- Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".17 hours ago
Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness -- Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.18 hours ago
Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait -- Both sides suggest progress in talks to agree a new shipping route through the strait, but a breakthrough remains unclear.3 hours ago
Perez Hilton faces long recovery after reports he self-harmed during livestream -- The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.3 hours ago
Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general -- The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans.20 hours ago
Tonnes of rotting food from vast LA warehouse fire creates unbearable stench -- A fire destroyed a warehouse, leaving heaps of rotting chicken, poultry and fish to attract flies and rats.9 hours ago
Spain imposes border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies -- Italy introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the neighbouring Spanish exclave of Ceuta.1 day ago
Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv -- Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.1 day ago
Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on China -- The storm has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured five people on the Japanese island.18 hours ago
State of emergency declared as fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size -- The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread over more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km).3 hours ago
Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope -- The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.14 hours ago
How a schoolteacher's son became Kashmir's first India Test cricketer -- Auqib Nabi becomes Jammu and Kashmir's first cricketer to get India Test call-up, inspiring millions.5 hours ago
The phone book that led us to Assad's spy chief in hiding -- How we tracked down "The Spider" who was once one of the most-feared men in Syria.1 day ago
'I ran because I knew I would die': Russian drones target medics in Ukraine -- Ukrainian emergency workers warn of growing Russian attacks on hospitals and ambulances.1 day ago
He's been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now 'Green Boots' may finally be coming home -- For decades, an Indian man's lime shoes have been a grim trail marker for many climbing the world's highest peak.1 day ago
Watch: Moment opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo's acting PM -- Lawmakers and police officers had to intervene after Alliance party MP Time Kadrijaj hurled at least four eggs towards Kosovo's acting prime minister Albin Kurti.17 hours ago
Watch: BBC asks Infantino if he will resign as Fifa president -- The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.1 day ago
What we know so far about the deadly Thailand shooting -- At least seven people have died after a teenage boy shot his grandparents before opening fire on a school in Bangkok.1 day ago
Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan -- Security camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital.2 days ago
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan to be returned to Ireland in high-security operation -- The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bomb-proof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.50 minutes ago
What it's like to chase solar eclipses around the world -- For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.8 hours ago
Nigeria's mass wedding - and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky -- The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage.8 hours ago
Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites -- Israel is planning large-scale land expropriations in historic, Palestinian areas of the West Bank.9 hours ago
Paris tells e-scooter riders to wear safety gear or face fines -- Police in the French capital tighten rules for riders after a sharp increase in fatal accidents.13 hours ago