Friday, August 28, 2026 5:52 PM ET
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Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon VIII ascends throne -- Mourners gather outside the palace as royals, politicians and citizens remember a beloved king, whose son has adopted the family motto "all for norway".5 hours ago
Berlin is being blackmailed by hackers, mayor says -- Kai Wegner says the German capital and city-state would not cave in to a ransom demand for data stolen in a cyber-attack.17 minutes ago
Thieves steal 600-diamond necklace from Vienna museum in broad daylight - Police are hunting two suspects they believe bought a ticket for the exhibition to get at the jewellery. 4 hrs ago49 minutes ago
Oslo mayor calls off wedding ceremony after death of Norway's king -- Anne Lindboe, the mayor of Norway's capital, had planned to marry her fiance on Friday. -- Europe2 hours ago
Greenland says findings on genocide allegation not final -- Experts examined the use of forced contraception on the Inuit community during the 1960s and 70s.1 hour ago
Violence breaks out in Ceuta as migrant crisis continues -- A group of migrants is accused of throwing stones at a military vehicle, while some locals set fire to their camps on the beach.4 hours ago
World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34 -- King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.10 hours ago
US plans to cut off military aid to key Middle East ally, BBC told -- Iraqi Kurdistan fears the Trump administration's plan will make the region more vulnerable to further attacks from Iran.1 hour ago
Two-year curfew lifted in Sudan's capital -- The military authorities retook control of the city 18 months ago, but the conflict continues elsewhere.7 hours ago
Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Nepal villages -- Before-and-after images show villages, bridges and a key Nepal-Tibet border crossing washed away by devastating floodwaters.4 hours ago
Norway's King Harald dies aged 89: A beloved monarch buffeted by family crises -- The late king, who reigned for 35 years, broke with tradition by marrying a commoner and was widely loved by Norwegians.11 hours ago
King Haakon begins reign after turbulent year for Norwegian monarchy -- Haakon becomes the king at a turbulent time for Norway's monarchy.4 hours ago
'Not far enough' - US parents and teens on Meta's new limits for young users -- As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought.11 hours ago
This Indian pilgrim was about to enter Tibet for her dream tour - then her WhatsApp messages stopped -- Her family is among hundreds anxiously waiting for news after the deadly flash floods.10 hours ago
97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior' -- A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.34 minutes ago
BBC tracks one week of Israeli settler violence in occupied West Bank -- The BBC's Lucy Williamson reports on settler attacks on Palestinians, which have been observed over the last week alone.7 hours ago
Watch: Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause another Nepal-Tibet flood -- Laura Bicker explains how a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border is raising fears of a second flood.10 hours ago
Watch: Stargazers around the world glimpse 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse -- Some parts of the globe had a chance to see the rare event when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up in the night sky.8 hours ago
Blocked roads and devastation as BBC drives to site of Nepal floods -- South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri reports as she travels from Kathmandu to Trishuli, passing ambulances and hearses on the way.11 hours ago
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE -- The British citizen, who lives and works in the US, has supported Trump and ICE agents in the past.1 hour ago
What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods -- Hundreds have died and thousands are missing after Wednesday's flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.5 hours ago
Russia ramps up rhetoric but wants to avoid war with Nato, Western officials say -- But they say Moscow will likely continue its "hybrid activity" against Nato members, short of direct military action.2 hours ago
Norway's 'grandfather': Late King Harald remembered as son Haakon takes the throne -- Norwegians paid their respects to the late King Harld after his death on Friday morning.3 hours ago