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Friday, August 21, 2026 2:31 PM ET

BBC News - World

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.

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Two teenagers seriously injured after sword attack at Swedish school -- Police say one man has been arrested, while several other local schools were locked down.

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Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears -- An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.

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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.

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Vigil held for four people injured in M9 crash -- It is believed the injured family were travelling to the airport to go on holiday when the crash happened.

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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.

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Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, air force says -- It is unclear why the civilian-contracted plane was at the radar site on Alaska's south-west coast.

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Rare disease drug Tavneos recalled in Republic of Ireland -- Tavneos is used to treat adults with severe and rare autoimmune diseases which cause inflammation of the blood vessels.

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Canada 'should fight' as US trade deadline looms, Manitoba premier says -- Premier Wab Kinew's comments signal a tough battle for Prime Minister Mark Carney to get buy-in from Canadians on a possible trade deal with the US.

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Corruption charges dropped against South Africa's police intelligence boss -- Officials had faced charges over the appointment of a civilian to a top post within crime intelligence.

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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. 13 hrs ago - Middle East

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections -- About half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says.

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Peru earthquake damages buildings and causes power cuts -- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Ayacucho region on Thursday, the US Geological Survey says.

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Five missing after fire in Swiss Alpine town -- Eight others were injured, local police say, with the cause of the fire still being investigated.

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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination -- It comes as the court had earlier this week ordered that he had to be taken for a hospital examination.

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Two Mexicans arrested as police uncover big meth lab on South African farm -- The overnight raid of the multi-million dollar drug operation took place near the border with Zimbabwe.

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How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran? -- Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.

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Broken toilets, leaking roofs: Why India's 'cockroach' party wants to fix schools -- The poor state of government schools is the focus of a new campaign by India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

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What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream? -- Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.

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Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells -- The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?

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Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price -- US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Multiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours -- BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza.

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