Wednesday, August 12, 2026 7:51 AM ET
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Trump confirms he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat -- Journalists and White House staff who were on board the jet were unaware the president had left.5 hours ago
US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade -- US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.13 hours ago
Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez -- The couple have tied the knot after the Portuguese captain played his last ever World Cup this summer.4 hours ago
Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes of Iran war -- It marks another striking episode in the turbulent history of his relationship with Iran, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher. -- World1 hour ago
Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran to step down in February -- Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board.2 hours ago
At least 15 die as boat sinks in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba -- The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.4 hours ago
Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty -- The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.20 hours ago
Bondi Beach shooting hero's assault charges dropped by police -- Police charged Ahmed al Ahmed in June after an alleged incident with his father at a Sydney home.8 hours ago
New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election -- Christopher Luxon says he has "full support" of his party, after a vote of confidence 12 weeks before a general election.8 hours ago
These seaside apartments were a ghost city - then police say scammers moved in -- Malaysia's Forest City was pitched as "paradise" but last month police raided it over alleged scam operations.11 hours ago
Inside the Secret Service 'shell game' to hide US presidents in plain sight -- Elaborate deception operations and decoys are often used to deceive potential threats to the US president.14 hours ago
Brother of man trapped under rubble in Colombian quake clings on to hope -- BBC Mundo has gone to the site of Torres del Limonar, a collapsed building in Cali where rescue workers fight to free survivors.3 hours ago
How a 97-year-old escaped deadly Indian floods on a banana log raft -- A 97-year-old's dramatic rescue captures how Assam's floods are reaching places once thought safe.7 hours ago
How and when to see the solar eclipse -- What you need to know about the UK and Europe's best eclipse in 25 years.1 day ago
Baby Shark boy set to make K-pop debut -- The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.4 hours ago
In shattered Cali, residents search for loved ones and signs of hope -- Most deaths from the magnitude-7.4 quake were reported in Cali, Colombia's third-most populous city, as crews search collapsed buildings for those still trapped.5 hours ago
Watch: What is it like to travel on Air Force One with Trump? -- Donald Trump secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, deceiving even the press pool who flew on board without him.13 hours ago
Watch: Why was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck? -- US media reports say the president secretly left via a catering truck to avoid a threat to his life from Iran.4 hours ago
Watch: Tide of rubbish blankets Philippines river -- Workers in Manila waded through the river, collecting waste that washed in during days of heavy rain.19 hours ago
Wisconsin result dents winning streak for Democratic Party's left wing -- Centrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend.32 minutes ago
Danube river's low water levels reveal remains of WWII soldiers and motorcycle -- A remarkably well-preserved motorcycle and identification tags were found alongside the bodies.13 minutes ago
Indian labourers dream of striking it rich after '$52,400' diamond find -- The seven men found a 17.96-carat gem-quality diamond in central India's Panna.2 hours ago
Singapore and S Korea pull Trader Joe's seasoning over poppy seeds -- Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning contains poppy seeds which are banned in both countries.3 hours ago
Indonesia haze spreads across region as firefighters battle wildfires -- Authorities have deployed cloud-seeding aircraft to fight the fires, while some schools have suspended classes.6 hours ago